Medellin Chit Chat Thread

[Fun Luvr]

Hi Guys,

Planning my first trip to Colombia and try to do my homework as well as I can, so many questions may be on the way.

Has anybody hired a taxi for a whole day and how much would it cost? Mr. Black Page gave me the idea of going to Santa Fe. There may be buses, but with a taxi, I could stop wherever I want and take some pictures etc.

Thanks, Nordico.

Here's a list of drivers / guides from World Traveler 69's complete list:

1. Juan Carlos, speaks good English and is cool and is honest and doesn't gouge the gringo. He'll take you on "special trips" or help you find casas, chicas. Etc. Rates: 25 k hour. 60 k airport pickup. Tel: 311-xxxx435, 313-xxxx366.

2. Bucky, Tel: 311 xxxx192, 31xx409. Speaks English.

3. Jaime Mira Estrada, Tel: 314 870 6228, (57) 317-793-5404. jaime-medellintaxi@hotmail.com http://www.medellintaxi.com/.

4. William, he lived in the USA for 5 years so he speaks perfect English. Rates: 22 k Hour. 3 hours or more 20 k per hour. Cell: (573) 300-677-8058. willisbestsupport@gmail.com www.willisbestguidemedellin.com.

5. Jimmy, he speaks English. Cell: 314 xxxx2 28.

6. Robert, makes sure you have a good time and you enjoy the stay. Feel free to call his USA landline 954-xxxx981 or cell 300 xxxx9 33.

7. Dino, Speaks Spanish only. Cells are: 300 xxxx211 or 315 xxxx010, Home 37xxx83.

8. Cesar's, cell number from USA is 011-57-315-xxxx390. From Medellin you just call the last 10 numbers: 315-514-3390. Cesar does not speak much English.

9. Gustavo, has lived in the USA, speaks very good English, understands and can relate to your needs. You can contact Gustavo directly, cellular in Medellin 311-388-3861.

10. Hector, speaks good English. Tel: 315 6xxxx87, 300 xxxx119.

11. Fernando, no English but knows everything in Medellin. Tel: 300-xxxx504. His Cells: from the USA 01157-xxxx26-7678, 313-xxxx670.

12. Nick, speaks English. Tel: 300 xxxx504.

13. Robinson, speaks English. Tel: 300 xxxx760, 311 xxxx913.

14. Andrea, she speaks English and has no car. Tel: 311 xxxx007.

15. Linton, cell is 311-xxxx712. He doesn't speak English but he knows where the street girls are. And he charged what was on the meter. Highly Recommended!

16. John Jairo, speaks English. This guy was really good about taking us on a tour of the SG's and Chica clubs. Tel: (310) xxxx3818.

17. Alvero, speaks English. Cell number from Medellin: 316-xxxx882. From the USA: 011-57-xxxx52-2882.

This list was created a few years ago, so inflation may have affected the rates.

[Nordico]

Santa Fe is in Bogota, unless you're talking about Centro Comercial Santa Fe in Poblado. If you plan on going around Santa Fe taking pictures, a cab is better. That way if you are injured when someone liberates your camera, you have a ride to the hospital.

Chances are, someone at the hotel or apartment you stay in, knows someone who will drive you around for a price.

I meant Santa Fé de Antioquia, which is 57 km from Medellin.

[JjBee62]

Hi Guys,

Planning my first trip to Colombia and try to do my homework as well as I can, so many questions may be on the way.

Has anybody hired a taxi for a whole day and how much would it cost? Mr. Black Page gave me the idea of going to Santa Fe. There may be buses, but with a taxi, I could stop wherever I want and take some pictures etc.

Thanks, Nordico.

Santa Fe is in Bogota, unless you're talking about Centro Comercial Santa Fe in Poblado. If you plan on going around Santa Fe taking pictures, a cab is better. That way if you are injured when someone liberates your camera, you have a ride to the hospital.

Chances are, someone at the hotel or apartment you stay in, knows someone who will drive you around for a price.

[YippieKayay]

Hi Guys,

Planning my first trip to Colombia and try to do my homework as well as I can, so many questions may be on the way.

Has anybody hired a taxi for a whole day and how much would it cost? Mr. Black Page gave me the idea of going to Santa Fe. There may be buses, but with a taxi, I could stop wherever I want and take some pictures etc.

Thanks, Nordico.

Taxis have an hourly rate. If I recall correctly it's around 27 k? Maybe less? The one I used had his prices posted on a sticker in his cab. There are also drivers who act as guides.

[Nordico]

Hi Guys,

Planning my first trip to Colombia and try to do my homework as well as I can, so many questions may be on the way.

Has anybody hired a taxi for a whole day and how much would it cost? Mr. Black Page gave me the idea of going to Santa Fe. There may be buses, but with a taxi, I could stop wherever I want and take some pictures etc.

Thanks, Nordico.

[YippieKayay]

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[Alliwantislove]

I'm not sure about the rules on peanut butter, but it will likely be considered a liquid or gel, and not be allowed in the passenger cabin if the container is larger than 100 ML (3.4 oz).

I think you're right. I had a problem once with a bottle of jam.

[Fun Luvr]

Just beware if you do use that site that the stuff all ships from China, of the 10 things I have ordered, 1 arrived on day 11, one on day 12 and the rest haven't arrived yet.

So order early!

I order quite a few things from China. Some will arrive in less than two weeks, but many will take a month or more. I try to order at least six weeks before I depart.

Wolf662 offers good advice. Order early.

[Wolf662]

What do women love the most beside $? Clothes.

I'd check www.Wish.com they have super cheap women's stuff.

For my next trip I bought all this, $54 total including shipping.

Just beware if you do use that site that the stuff all ships from China, of the 10 things I have ordered, 1 arrived on day 11, one on day 12 and the rest haven't arrived yet.

So order early!

[Jdit]

Can you take peanut butter in only a carry-on, I would think not? So that also reduces the volume of lotions, etc. Maybe small make-up kits like eye shadow. What size clothing do you generally buy for the women down there, some of them look pretty-well endowed in several areas.

I'm not sure about the rules on peanut butter, but it will likely be considered a liquid or gel, and not be allowed in the passenger cabin if the container is larger than 100 ML (3.4 oz).

[Fun Luvr]

Here is a list of items I take every trip:

Chocolates. Kit Kat (most like those more than solid chocolate), Hershey's Kisses, Hershey's Miniatures Assorted Chocolates. After holidays (Easter, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) many stores have them at half price. -.

Victoria Secret. Lip gloss, rollerball fragrances, lotions, body mists, panties, bras. I have to limit the amount of lotions and body mists because they add weight to my luggage very fast. Panties are mostly small, some extra-small and medium. Bras are small and medium. I don't bother with exact sizing of bras unless it is for someone I know. I wait for the sales at VS to buy the things.

Some of the things I take some times, because they are very expensive in Medellin:

Deodorants. It is difficult to find unscented there, and any is very expensive.

Shampoo. Any of the cheap brands are good, just make sure they smell good. I have noticed some of the ladies use my shampoo as a body wash when they visit me.

Cell phone chargers and cables (Android). Usually at least one lady will need those, and they don't take up much space.

This is not a complete list, but these are some popular items.

I took peanut butter one time, and my lady friend did not like it. The small jars of Jif are available there in most grocery stores for about $5.

[JjBee62]

Can you take peanut butter in only a carry-on, I would think not? So that also reduces the volume of lotions, etc. Maybe small make-up kits like eye shadow. What size clothing do you generally buy for the women down there, some of them look pretty-well endowed in several areas.

Actually, you can take peanut butter in a carryon. It's not a liquid, or any other banned item. I mentioned peanut butter because the OP asked about hard to find or expensive treats.

Makeup? I wouldn't bother. Women tend to be particular about their makeup and it's readily available. As for clothing, pick the size that fits the size of woman you prefer. They come in all shapes and sizes.

Unless you're trying to set up some long term arrangement with a complete stranger, why worry about anything too extravagant? If you meet one that you want to see again, bring something on your next trip.

If you really feel the need to bring gifts, and you plan on bringing them back to your place, buy some good scented body wash and a bottle of body spray. They can leave smelling better than when they arrived.

[Wolf662]

What size clothing do you generally buy for the women down there, some of them look pretty-well endowed in several areas.

Well last time I WhatsApp'ed my girl and got her sizes, she is out of town this time, so I got a mix of Small & Med, they like tight fitting stuff anyway.

[Fun Luvr]

So why bring VS gifts from the US? Is the merchandise there different? Or more expensive?

Bob.

I think anything from the US is more expensive in Colombia. Also, several ladies have told me they cannot buy the proper size bra in Medellin. It seems the largest cup size is a "see". Any boobs larger than that, they increase the band size. Thus, the bra doesn't fit properly.

[TheBloke1]

Rare treat? Peanut butter and Graham crackers. Both are hard to find and peanut butter is expensive. Any kinds of chocolate works too. Catch any of the clothing stores that are going out of business. I spent $50 at an American Eagle store that was shutting down and got 11 shirts and sweaters. Very well received.

Can you take peanut butter in only a carry-on, I would think not? So that also reduces the volume of lotions, etc. Maybe small make-up kits like eye shadow. What size clothing do you generally buy for the women down there, some of them look pretty-well endowed in several areas.