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# Devcon Bogota

1. Search on the side events or stages that we should go, and how can we get the tickets
2. Prepare a packing list for participants
3. Research on the cafe/hospital/PCR test center near the hotel
4. Reseach on the security related stuff, like body guard etc.

Apartamentos Regency La Feria
Carrera 43 No 22-10, Teusaquillo, Bogotá, 110011, Colombia

Hotel Regency Boutique La Feria
Cra 43 #22-03, Teusaquillo, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia

13 apartments + 9 hotel rooms = 22

# 1 Events and Stages


https://ef-events.notion.site/Bogot-Blockchain-Week-2fa70bf62df940aead29eaff31eda78b?p=e0ef0971eaa74876aa28c6c773a249a9&pm=c

Many side events are still under planning and more details will be revealed.
[Full side event list](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KtyFTb_W282bQ1xoVA5rlTwTDz3QfhswWIVpXhpbQIc/edit#gid=1286053629)


| Date | Event| Note |Link |
| -------- | -------- | -------- |-------- |
| October 8-10    | BOGO Hacks     | To collaborate and buidl with the dev community in Bogota, potentially expand our developers' network.    |[Reg Link](https://gitcoin.co/hackathon/metis-bogota/onboard) [Host](https://gitcoin.co/metisprotocol)    |
| October 9 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Leading Privacy Alliance @ DevCon | Free Event with partner privacy protocol like Aztec, Tornado |[Reg Link](https://www.eventbrite.ch/e/leading-privacy-alliance-devcon-tickets-401214632767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) [Host](https://www.leadingprivacy.com/)
| Oct 11 6:00 pm     | Mina zkApp Developers Meetup     | Mina Foundation *Location TBA    | [Register](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mina-zkapp-developers-meetup-bogota-tickets-382900083457)     |
| Oct 12, 5:00 PM | Cross Chain Cocktail Event in Bogotá | Host by LayerZero, Curve, & the Cross Chain Coalition, a cocktail party to meet builders and investors. | [Register](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cross-chain-cocktail-event-in-bogota-tickets-404357603477)|
| Oct 13 9am- 8pm     | NEAR SPACE     | Keynote presentation on Projects on NEAR protocol: Aurora Labs/Pagoda/Mintbase/Meta Pool    | [Register](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/near-space-at-devcon-vi-tickets-410199677277)     |


https://twitter.com/Daivinity/status/1554538554881196032?s=20&t=cU6V_uK_5tj32aDTK1ZP5w

# 2 Packing List

This checklist is a reference for you to prepare for the trip. 

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## Before your trip

- [ ]  Visa [Please book appointment 2 months in advance]
- [ ]  Flight (round trip) [Please book at least 1 month in advance]
- [ ]  SIM Card (roaming, or a prepaid one)
- [ ]  Entry policy of the destination
    - [ ]  Medical insurance
    - [ ]  Vaccination proof (includes but not limited to COVID-19)
    - [ ]  PCR test before the flight
    - [ ]  Forms to be completed before entry. 
    E.g. Health declaration, **ESTA** for US as a citizen of their visa waiver program country, **Check-Mig** for Colombia, etc
- [ ]  Entry policy of where you are returning to
    - [ ]  Book quarantine hotel [Please book 1-2 months in advance]
    - [ ]  Vaccination Proof and/or PCR test

### **Documents**

- [ ]  Passport, visa, national ID
- [ ]  Copy of passport
- [ ]  Tickets for airline, train, bus
- [ ]  Vaccination proof
- [ ]  PCR negative test result for COVID
- [ ]  List of medications, letter prescriber

### Health

- [ ]  Medications/Panadols
- [ ]  First aid kit
- [ ]  Hand sanitizer
- [ ]  Face masks （at least 15 pcs)
- [ ]  COVID self-test kit （at least 10 pcs)

### **Travel aids + appliances**

- [ ]  Travel pillow, sleeping mask, earplugs
- [ ]  Pens and paper
- [ ]  Tissues, wipes
- [ ]  Travel adapter or converter
- [ ]  Headphones
- [ ]  Mosquito repellent

### **Clothes**
Since local weather is hot and humid, kindly prepare summer wears and a light jacket, in case the venure is air conditioned.

- [ ]  Underwear
- [ ]  Socks
- [ ]  Sleepwear
- [ ]  Shoes, sneakers
- [ ]  Belts, ties
- [ ]  Hats, sunglasses
- [ ]  Comfortable clothes
- [ ]  Decent clothes
- [ ]  Light jacket

### Other

- [ ]  Umbrella

### Toiletries

- [ ]  Toothbrush, paste, floss
- [ ]  Deodorant
- [ ]  Towels
- [ ]  Makeup, makeup remover
- [ ]  Shaving supplies
- [ ]  skincare products
- [ ]  Brush/comb, hair products
- [ ]  Glasses, contact lenses, contact solution
- [ ]  Sunscreen

# 3 Map


-https://furtherpass.com/clinics/colombia/bogota-d-c
List Of Clinic providing PCR test in Bogota


https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1e5lknnVbhfT96X_MMXgZfP1PxdgsAio&usp=sharing

Map included：
-Venue
-Apartment
-Restaurant （Decent/Casual）
-Hospital/Pharmacy/PCR test Center




# 4 Security Issue in Bogota
Security tips:
-Bogotá has a medium risk in security, and the most common crimes include theft, pickpocketing, and purse snatching. False money and credit card fraud are also frequent types of scams.

-As in any other major city, we recommend standard security precautions, i.e., not leaving alone after dark, and special attention to taxis, as drivers try to trick foreigners into charging excessive amounts. There is also the possibility of kidnappings, with the most common strategy being to capture victims in taxis.

-Fake police are known to operate in Bogota to conduct scams

-Be aware of pickpocket and use of drug to conduct kidnapping/robbery

Source: https://www.angloinfo.com/bogota/directory/bogota-personal-security-bodyguards-564

https://omnitempus.com/en/services/bodyguard-vip-security-services/
Status: Awaiting reply

https://www.ets-riskmanagement.com/
Status: Got basic quotation
-Airport transport (From airport to hotel or hotel to airport)
Price: 
Non-Armored Sedan $245
Non-Armored SUV   $225
Non-Armored SUV Large $325
Non-Armored Sprinter  $425
Executive Protection Unarmed $225
Executive Protection Armed $275

Full day rates
*A day rate covers 10 hours of continuous service.
Non-Armored Sedan $625
Non-Armored SUV $675
Non-Armored SUV Large $725
Non-Armored Sprinter $725
Executive Protection-
Unarmed   $599
Executive Protection-
Armed     $699

The quote is based on:
- Transportation from airport to hotel, and hotel to airport ( Executives Only)
- One unarmed officer for protection + one vehicle transportation for 10 days

![](https://i.imgur.com/IqwkwjW.png)

