I once traveled the Cauca Valley from Cali to Pereira. I think I made a mistake, should have gone to Medellin instead. There was fun in Cali, however the rest of the valley was just a touristic thing for me. I think there wold have been more to do in Medellin.

Thanks for a great article on a topic everyone has been asking for more information on. Of course the pictures are really good also.

This is why you need a special email address just for the ho's, I mean girls. Sometimes you just have to tune them out and focus on your real world stuff.

I think that is really the point, its a fun place for the locals and the girls make nice hostesses.

I think Marta is pretty talented, and I am glad I found a video of her sounding good. We are really getting a good deal at the Little Marlin, normally there is a hefty cover to come see live.

Mario, how much did you pay to use the ATM? The only way to be sure is to check your statement and compare it to the amount of colones you actually received.

Even if you bank does not tack on a flat fee for foreign ATM use you will typically get hit with 1-4% in the exchange rate. Just at 1% on $500 you are paying $5, and in my opinion that is too much.

As far as being simple I don't follow your logic. Sticking $1,500 in your pocket for a extended weekend in San Jose seems far simpler to me. It's easy to change for example, $500 either at the Banco de San Jose at the airport (not the money exchange).

Make your room reservation with a credit card, but pay with cash on the way out. When you leave you know exactly how much was spent.

I agree, these men should be labeled serial victims, because they keep going back for more.

Are you sure you are looking for "chicos", because I know where you can find some boys with fake boobs. Maybe you meant "chicas".

It rained pretty good last night. If you watched the show by the Teatro National you got wet.

Marta played again this weekend. Word is she might become a regular at the Little Marlin.