Casa Blanca Medellin

[Dcrist0527]

They haven't had a newsletter for quite awhile now, couple years. Buddy just left there yesterday, said the cave was packed Saturday night, Sunday and Monday were excellent. I'm headed there tomorrow, will update on what I find out there. I have reservations for July & Dec there. LOL.

I was there that Monday night. In my opinion, it was dead! It was disappointing. I was there the Friday before that and it was even worse. I was shocked since it was a Friday night. But, I did hear Saturday night was packed and fun. Of course, the night I didn't go! LOL I'm anxious to hear your thoughts. As I've told others, even without the pool fun, Hotel M has some advantages. I wouldn't rule it out entirely just because of the pool.

[Husker Dude]

How much is the Mansion, if you just stop through for drinks? The entrance fee?

50 K for outsiders, free if staying at mansion. At least that's what it was in Dec.

[Exoticspirit]

They haven't had a newsletter for quite awhile now, couple years. Buddy just left there yesterday, said the cave was packed Saturday night, Sunday and Monday were excellent. I'm headed there tomorrow, will update on what I find out there. I have reservations for July & Dec there. LOL.

Excellent! Hope a Thursday night won't be too bad there too as I'll be flying in on such a day and don't really want to go out right after travels especially on my first trip. I'm not a nightclub type of guy anymore so hoping that the cave will be all I need for my evenings rather than having to go out to La Isla or Fase Dos which will undoubtly cost more for roughly the same thing I would be able to get at the Mansion.

[Orgasmico]

How much is the Mansion, if you just stop through for drinks? The entrance fee?

[Husker Dude]

I just got news from the hotel M that they no longer have an email newletter. Hope this is not a sign of things to come. As long as they have night time girls at the bar for the Thursday to Sunday that I'm going to be there in May, I am fine.

They haven't had a newsletter for quite awhile now, couple years. Buddy just left there yesterday, said the cave was packed Saturday night, Sunday and Monday were excellent. I'm headed there tomorrow, will update on what I find out there. I have reservations for July & Dec there. LOL.

[Exoticspirit]

I just got news from the hotel M that they no longer have an email newletter. Hope this is not a sign of things to come. As long as they have night time girls at the bar for the Thursday to Sunday that I'm going to be there in May, I am fine.

[Dcrist0527]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes I plan on using Uber if I cannot use the Metro. Too bad I can't use Uber for airport pickup but I'll try to use it for my way back for my flight out if any Uber driving is willing to go that way.

Uber is readily available at the airport. The only catch is you'll have to go up the escalator once you get past customs. I use Uber Comfort when I leave the airport. It's basically the same price as the taxis and much more comfortable.

[FlagRunner77]

Well this news is all very depressing! I have booked the mansion for the end of May for 5 days (Sunday through Thursday, so already not great). I guess I can always cancel closer to the time, and worst case I've only lost one night of cost. But as it's my first time to Medellin, and especially given the recent security issues, I was looking forward to the mansion as a gentle introduction to made some new friends and start branching out to explore in a safer way. Maybe that will still happen, but I won't hold my breath and I guess I'll look for other potential venues, perhaps another city / country.

Ho hum!

[Orgasmico]

Thanks! I'm going to try these out. I see there's also a shopping centre close by called Oviedo. Wonder if anything is around there too.

That area is called the Golden Mile. There are restaurants all up and down Avenida El Poblado, in addition to the shopping malls.

[Husker Dude]

Thanks! I'm going to try these out. I see there's also a shopping centre close by called Oviedo. Wonder if anything is around there too.

There is a huge food court at Oviedo Mall downstairs Tons of different options. Also about 6 blocks further away is Santa Fe Mall, one of the largest malls around, food court is on top floor. Lots of the fast food options use real silverware too. Must try Frisby chicken my favorite. Much better flavor & juicier than any american chicken places. My friends said last Saturday the cave was packed with chicas.

[Exoticspirit]

Small and cheap places will not be far away, but the main street near the Mansion is Poblado Avenue, which is pretty upscale. But authentic local breakfast might not be great for that long unless you like 5 kinds of grilled or deep fried meats and eggs, etc. I usually opt for rice and beans and small helping of scrambled or omelette, and corn tortillas. Maybe a bit of ham or bacon, but can pass on that mostly. And prices in the nicer places on Poblado Av are not that much more than smaller more local types say around Parque Poblado, a block off of Ave. Poblado around 10th Calle.

Thanks! I'm going to try these out. I see there's also a shopping centre close by called Oviedo. Wonder if anything is around there too.

[CatBert55]

Thanks to all you guys for the restaurant suggestions so far. I'm really going after the small local cheap Colombian type of establishments if possible although I'm not sure if they are even located in a nice upscale area like where the Mansion is. I don't really want to fly all the way down to South America for Asia or European fare since I can get that in Toronto. It's the real authentic local dishes I want to try during my stay there. I already know that the Mansion breakfast (if there is one) will not be authentic.

I applaud your sense of exploration. Colombian cuisine is like British cuisine. Hearty, filling, and after a couple of meals you understand why all the Brits eat so much Indian food.

[Zeos1]

Thanks to all you guys for the restaurant suggestions so far. I'm really going after the small local cheap Colombian type of establishments if possible although I'm not sure if they are even located in a nice upscale area like where the Mansion is. I don't really want to fly all the way down to South America for Asia or European fare since I can get that in Toronto. It's the real authentic local dishes I want to try during my stay there. I already know that the Mansion breakfast (if there is one) will not be authentic.

Small and cheap places will not be far away, but the main street near the Mansion is Poblado Avenue, which is pretty upscale. But authentic local breakfast might not be great for that long unless you like 5 kinds of grilled or deep fried meats and eggs, etc. I usually opt for rice and beans and small helping of scrambled or omelette, and corn tortillas. Maybe a bit of ham or bacon, but can pass on that mostly. And prices in the nicer places on Poblado Av are not that much more than smaller more local types say around Parque Poblado, a block off of Ave. Poblado around 10th Calle.

[Exoticspirit]

In the same mall next to the Colombian restaurant is a fairly nice sushi restaurant. Across from the sushi place is the Denver Modern Grill. Which has an interesting concept. There's a gas burner in the middle of the table and you cook cuts of meat at the table. Pretty nice place.

Thanks to all you guys for the restaurant suggestions so far. I'm really going after the small local cheap Colombian type of establishments if possible although I'm not sure if they are even located in a nice upscale area like where the Mansion is. I don't really want to fly all the way down to South America for Asia or European fare since I can get that in Toronto. It's the real authentic local dishes I want to try during my stay there. I already know that the Mansion breakfast (if there is one) will not be authentic.

[Exoticspirit]

Also, I used Uber for everything. Very cheap and easy. Also, safer than a taxi. The drivers are vetted by Uber and if you trip goes haywire, they know about and know your location.

Thanks for the feedback. Yes I plan on using Uber if I cannot use the Metro. Too bad I can't use Uber for airport pickup but I'll try to use it for my way back for my flight out if any Uber driving is willing to go that way.