Hacker Beach Episode 8 - Revision history

127.0.0.1: /* Tigo */

2020-01-13T15:35:44Z

Tigo

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	* Tigo is another cell provider that operates 4G LTE service in Palomino. The best package is 2GB for 20,000 COP, which is also bundled with unlimited SMS and calling. It is only good for 15 days, so you'll need to purchase it twice for longer stays		* Tigo is another cell provider that operates 4G LTE service in Palomino. The best package is 2GB for 20,000 COP, which is also bundled with unlimited SMS and calling. It is only good for 15 days, so you'll need to purchase it twice for longer stays
	* A Tigo SIM card can be purchased from an [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7128660880 internet cafe] on the intersection of Carrera 6 and the highway. Simply ask for a Tigo SIM card with the "dos gigas" bundle, it comes pre-packaged. No ID required		* A Tigo SIM card can be purchased from an [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7128660880 internet cafe] on the intersection of Carrera 6 and the highway. Simply ask for a Tigo SIM card with the "dos gigas" bundle, it comes pre-packaged. No ID required. It should cost around 23,000-25,000 COP

	=== Other options ===		=== Other options ===

127.0.0.1: /* Mobile Internet */

2020-01-13T15:34:01Z

Mobile Internet

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	* USSD code for subscription management is *611#		* USSD code for subscription management is *611#
	* You cannot add more data to an existing plan, and nobody has found a way to check for usage so far. So make sure you wait for an SMS that tells you that you used up all data before buying a new plan		* You cannot add more data to an existing plan, and nobody has found a way to check for usage so far. So make sure you wait for an SMS that tells you that you used up all data before buying a new plan

			=== Tigo ===

			* Tigo is another cell provider that operates 4G LTE service in Palomino. The best package is 2GB for 20,000 COP, which is also bundled with unlimited SMS and calling. It is only good for 15 days, so you'll need to purchase it twice for longer stays
			* A Tigo SIM card can be purchased from an [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7128660880 internet cafe] on the intersection of Carrera 6 and the highway. Simply ask for a Tigo SIM card with the "dos gigas" bundle, it comes pre-packaged. No ID required

	=== Other options ===		=== Other options ===

Raucao: /* ATMs */

2020-01-06T20:12:02Z

ATMs

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	== ATMs ==		== ATMs ==

	~~```~~Warning~~```~~: There are no ATMs in Palomino itself. Ideally you bring enough cash to last you a while, or even the entire stay.		'''Warning''': There are no ATMs in Palomino itself. Ideally you bring enough cash to last you a while, or even the entire stay.

	If you need to get more cash (a lot of nice places only accept cash), you need to go to an ATM in Mingueo, which is the next larger town to the East. It's about 20km (or minutes) away from Palomino. Options to get there are:		If you need to get more cash (a lot of nice places only accept cash), you need to go to an ATM in Mingueo, which is the next larger town to the East. It's about 20km (or minutes) away from Palomino. Options to get there are:

Raucao at 20:11, 6 January 2020

2020-01-06T20:11:32Z

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 * Alternatively, fly into Barranquilla or Cartagena, then take a bus to Santa Marta
 * To get to Palomino from Santa Marta, go to the [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/334287351#map=14/11.2210/-74.1805 bus terminal], where you can buy a ticket for a long-distance travel bus. The drive should only take ~1.5 hours on a good day. "Brasilia" is one company that has nice buses to Palomino.
 == Mobile Internet ==

127.0.0.1: /* Good places for computering */

2020-01-05T23:08:48Z

Good places for computering

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	* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6283299189 Cafe Bohio] have an espresso machine and the music is relaxed		* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6283299189 Cafe Bohio] have an espresso machine and the music is relaxed
			* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6592253285 Delicias Koda] is a bakery with breakfast combos including yogurt, fruit, juice, and coffee with consistent 1mbit WiFi. Open early
			* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7080399985 Juntos] is a tourist-oriented restaurant with good salads and 3.5-4mbit WiFi, long tables, and good music. Suitable for daytime working
			* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5238159522 Che Parcero] Reasonable prices on filter coffee, beer, and delicious baked empanadas. Wifi and an outlet

	== Accommodation ==		== Accommodation ==

Raucao: /* New Year's Eve */

2020-01-04T15:45:32Z

New Year's Eve

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	There are hundreds of hostals in town. Either try to find something online, or walk around and ask at places that you like from the outside.		There are hundreds of hostals in town. Either try to find something online, or walk around and ask at places that you like from the outside.

	~~== New Year's Eve ==~~

	* Some people will be in Santa Marta for New Year's Eve: bkero, raucao, ...

	== Sessions ==		== Sessions ==

Raucao: /* Accommodation */

2020-01-04T15:44:53Z

Accommodation

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	== Accommodation ==		== Accommodation ==

	...		There are hundreds of hostals in town. Either try to find something online, or walk around and ask at places that you like from the outside.

	== New Year's Eve ==		== New Year's Eve ==

Raucao at 15:42, 4 January 2020

2020-01-04T15:42:04Z

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	* Power outlets use the standard outlet from the US, possibly without ground pins for a lot of older electrical outlets		* Power outlets use the standard outlet from the US, possibly without ground pins for a lot of older electrical outlets

			== Good places for computering ==

			* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6283299189 Cafe Bohio] have an espresso machine and the music is relaxed

	== Accommodation ==		== Accommodation ==

Raucao: /* Getting in */

2020-01-04T15:37:29Z

Getting in

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	* To get to Santa Marta it's easiest to fly into Bogota, then take a short local flight. You can also try other major cities like e.g. Medellín.		* To get to Santa Marta it's easiest to fly into Bogota, then take a short local flight. You can also try other major cities like e.g. Medellín.
	* Alternatively, fly into Barranquilla or Cartagena, then take a bus to Santa Marta		* Alternatively, fly into Barranquilla or Cartagena, then take a bus to Santa Marta
	* ~~TODO add information for private cars~~/~~taxis~~/buses		* To get to Palomino from Santa Marta, go to the [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/334287351#map=14/11.2210/-74.1805 bus terminal], where you can buy a ticket for a long-distance travel bus. The drive should only take ~1.5 hours on a good day. "Brasilia" is one company that has nice buses to Palomino.

	== Mobile Internet ==		== Mobile Internet ==

Raucao: /* Mobile Internet */

2020-01-04T15:32:35Z

Mobile Internet

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	== Mobile Internet ==		== Mobile Internet ==

	* ~~Possibly Tigo~~ for 4G LTE		=== Claro ===

			* Claro Colombia is pretty expensive (~15 USD for 2.5GB), but provides fairly decent LTE in Palomino. (Nobody tried another provider yet.)
			* You can buy top-ups from local shops (look for "recarga" signs), or e.g. via BTC/LN from [https://www.bitrefill.com/ Bitrefill]
			* USSD code for subscription management is *611#
			* You cannot add more data to an existing plan, and nobody has found a way to check for usage so far. So make sure you wait for an SMS that tells you that you used up all data before buying a new plan

			=== Other options ===

	* Google Fi and T-Mobile roaming should work for 2G-ish speeds		* Google Fi and T-Mobile roaming should work for 2G-ish speeds
	* TODO: Research coverage map confirming Palomino

	== Power sockets ==		== Power sockets ==