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Good morning,
My name is José Rodrigo, I'm from Brazil and I'm 34 years old.
I intend to spend 2 weeks in Colombia in July (between 15 to 28).
I want to visit Medellin and Bogotá (one week in each city).
I speak Portuguese and English and I'm going to Colombia as tourist.
I'd like to know some information about the Colombia as:
- How is the climate (weather) in July;
- How is the safety for the tourist;
- I need to take any special clothes because the climate;
- How much I need to pay to spend one week in each city (in a homestay);
- How is work the exchange rate to the Dollar (USA) and Real (BRA);
- Anyone has any homestay to recommend me;
If you have more important information give me.
This is my e-mail: rodrigo_cruz_27@hotmail.com
Thank you for now

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