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== Getting in ==
== Getting in ==


* The local airport is Santa Marta, which is a 2 hour bus ride away
* The local airport is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sim%C3%B3n_Bol%C3%ADvar_International_Airport_(Colombia) Santa Marta (SMR)], which is a 2-hour bus ride from Palomino
* To get to Santa Marta it's easiest to fly into Bogota, then take a short local fligh
* 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, then take a bus to Santa Marta
* 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.
 
== ATMs ==
 
'''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:
 
* Wait for any bus going East. You can find the "bus stop" on OSM, and you can likely also just flag it down when you see it.
* Go to the stop for mini-van shared taxis, which is when you turn right on the main from when coming from the beach road (carrera 6), where the first shops begin on the other side of the road. The vans should have a sign in the window that says "Mingeo", and the price should be 5000 COP each way.
* Use a moto taxi. Most convenient option, as they will also wait for you and then immediately drive you back. Price should be 20000 COP return.


== 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
 
=== 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. It should cost around 23,000-25,000 COP
 
=== 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 ==
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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


== Accommodation ==
== 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/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


== New Year's Eve ==
== Accommodation ==
 
* bkero will be in Santa Marta for New Year's Eve


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.


== Sessions ==
== Sessions ==


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Session topics, locations, and times are usually planned rather spontaneously. Watch the usual spaces/channels.


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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== Around the Web ==
== Around the Web ==


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* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Palomino
* https://www.cartagenaexplorer.com/visit-palomino-a-travel-guide-to-palomino-colombia/
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