General Info

[Huacho]

Personally, I avoid using the term "americano" in Spanish because it can also mean someone from the continent of America.

I always use estadounidense from referring to the US of A. Even saying you are from the US is not good because of México, which is 'LOS Estados Unidos Mexicanos' and thus also the US.

[BayBoy]

I'm going to show you two examples that support the second part of point 4. To save you the trouble of looking up point 4, here it is again:

4) "Americano" in Spanish can refer to people from the continent of America (with an accent over the e) or it can refer to people from the United States of America, depending on the context and the speaker.

Since America refers to a continent in Romance language countries, "americano" should mean a person from the continent of America. However, I have found that native Spanish-speakers do sometimes use term "americano" to refer to a person from the United States of America. Other terms in Spanish that can be used to refer to a person from the United States of America: estadounidense, gringo, and norteamericano.

Here are two examples from reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...vio_americano/

"Sienten ustedes que los hombres americanos son muy distantes emocionalmente? Incluso cuando hacen el delicioso?"

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...eb2x&context=3

"Claro que debo decir que se asocia la palabra mas con los blancos dado que el estereotipo de un americano es una persona blanca."

Personally, I avoid using the term "americano" in Spanish because it can also mean someone from the continent of America.

When a person in Colombia says to me 'de donde' I reply, 'de California. ' End of conversation. They know what that means.

[Gabacho]

That's why Spanish speakers will refer to "los gringos" if they want to be more precise. The discussion is made more complicated by the fact that the Spanish language likes plurals, even when no plurality is meant:

Las Americas (SA + NA)
Feliz navidades ("Merry Christmas", plural though only one Christmas is meant)
Buenos dias
Buenas tardes

Interestingly, no such thing in Portuguese, except maybe for "as americas" in the historical sense.
Feliz natal
Bom dia
Boa tarde

Spanish also has "buen día" I use it often as a synonym for Chao usually at a grocery store after paying for my groceries, I'll say "gracias, buen theía" unless if it is in the evening then I'll replace it with "Feliz noche".

Also "feliz navidades" is incorrect because you pluralized the navidades but not the feliz, it would be "felices navidades" however in my experience I haven't heard that used, I always hear "Feliz Navidad" but for Easter I have heard "felices pascuas" used quite often.

Las Américas is plural because it refers to both North and South America there are two and that is why it is Las Americas. Some countries do teach that the whole of north and south America is one continent tho but I think it's still broken up into sub regions such as North Central and South.

[Trim1]

I don't agree with second part of point 4 and I did not review the other points. I would say Norte Americano is better.

I'm going to show you two examples that support the second part of point 4. To save you the trouble of looking up point 4, here it is again:

4) "Americano" in Spanish can refer to people from the continent of America (with an accent over the e) or it can refer to people from the United States of America, depending on the context and the speaker.

Since America refers to a continent in Romance language countries, "americano" should mean a person from the continent of America. However, I have found that native Spanish-speakers do sometimes use term "americano" to refer to a person from the United States of America. Other terms in Spanish that can be used to refer to a person from the United States of America: estadounidense, gringo, and norteamericano.

Here are two examples from reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...vio_americano/

"Sienten ustedes que los hombres americanos son muy distantes emocionalmente? Incluso cuando hacen el delicioso?"

https://www.reddit.com/r/Colombia/co...eb2x&context=3

"Claro que debo decir que se asocia la palabra mas con los blancos dado que el estereotipo de un americano es una persona blanca."

Personally, I avoid using the term "americano" in Spanish because it can also mean someone from the continent of America.

[TjBrazil]

I know of him, but I did not know him. I was 8 at the time. His house was close to 2 of my great aunts. That summer my cousin won a trip to Guadeloupe from our recreation center because of those events. That mf was always lucky.

You were about the age he targeted. Why was he able to kill so many kids without anyone noticing who it was. He killed close to 30.

[Coolie High]

Leave the rides at the amusement park gentlemen.

A Bethel Park police lieutenant pleaded guilty to transporting an 18-year-old Venezuelan woman he met while she was working as a prostitute in Colombia into the United States, prosecutors said.

BB, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of transporting an illegal alien within the United States, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pittsbur...united-states/

Hey I aint mad at the guy. He was able to do the impossible and actually get his own personal amusement park snuck back into his country. What I'm curious to know is who ratted on him. I sure hope he wasnt a dumbass to himself by using his own personal phone and / or work phone to exchange text message with the girl.

[Mr Enternational]

Did you know Wayne Wlliams?

I know of him, but I did not know him. I was 8 at the time. His house was close to 2 of my great aunts. That summer my cousin won a trip to Guadeloupe from our recreation center because of those events. That mf was always lucky.

[SlickVick0303]

Just use common sense and you will be fine. Don't bring two unknown venezuelan girls back to your hotel room or Airbnb for starters. Don't go out late at night. Don't carry around your iPhone 15 pro max and pull it out in front of everyone. Dress casual (no gold chains).

Basically read up in here RTFF and read news from Colombia. Watch YouTube videos from this dude DCBornRob, and basically all the idiots who have gotten killed here in the last I'd say 3 years, don't do the stupid shit that they did. A little common sense will go a long way.

I myself have made some mistakes along the way; thank God I didn't get scoped or killed, but I once had a laptop stolen. I learned from the experience and it made me change the way I was doing things, it made me be more sharp and alerted especially when I have anyone over to my place, and it made me see venezuelans for whom they really are.

My advice is to stay in Centro and fuck the girls in the Botero / Veracruz church area and use the short time hotels. You will be fine.

Thanks Gabacho. I am a low key guy by nature so has never really been an issue on that front. I am from a high crime diverse city so keeping a low profile and street smarts has just become normal for me at this point. Of course that isn't to compare inner city US to a whole other country, but I keep my wits and know that trusting anyone is a no no.

Thanks for the advice on those YouTube vids, spent time watching those and def just adds to the caution on my end.

I am pretty fluent in spanish at this point I would say 80% even. Working in Mexico for so long I have that type of accent and know the lingo. Doesn't keep me from standing out as a tourist in Medellin though as their dialect and phrases differ quite a bit, but at least I can communicate anything. As far as standing out. I am white white LOL. But with dark hair and dark facial hair, I suppose I can somewhat blend in from the 6'2 blonde surfer wearing flip flops and shorts.

As mentioned. In my previous visits I have gone with 3-5 other guys and all in the same airbnb so wasn't much of an issue as we always traveled together. But first time solo and my passion for partying and privacy has me thinking twice. If I go it is with the lure of parque lleras. I know there is lots of mixed feelings here on that area, but I love it. It's my type of scene and I am honest with the fact that it's where I would want to be. I don't see my self finding something on the street but would see myself at Gusto, Montecarlo or Glow and taking a girl back.

I would never take 2 women back at the same time and if I find a Venezuelan even a bigger of a no go. I like airbnb because I like privacy, where most want a hotel with security. I don't like that BS. The worrying of checking in then taking the walk of shame or just simply the hassle of trying to find a hotel to take them is such a pain in the ass.

So my fear is going alone to the 3 clubs among others alone and after a few days of frequenting these spots I am sure it will become obvious I am solo and become a target. I suppose I can switch it up, but still.

I might have have to look into Centro. But tbh I am not much into the street girl scene which is why I like the club scene much much more.

Might just do a Vegas / Tijuana trip if I get cold feet. Even thought the flight cost is actually cheaper for Medellin.

[TjBrazil]

Huh? I am from the hood in Atlanta and I speak 4 other languages besides Spanish and do not think or do any of that which you mentioned. There must be some other reason they do it besides where they grew up.

Did you know Wayne Wlliams?

[Gabacho]

Geez I came on here to check out the latest on Medellin as I am contemplating a trip next Month. I was torn between here and Tijuana which I know oh so well.

I have been to Medellin a few times but with a group of guys for a long weekend. This time it would be solo. This recent talk of danger has me second guessing things and might just go back to my old faithful Tijuana.

Tijuana just has lost some of the spark for me, and when I was in parque Lleras partying with so many hot women, it gave me the rush I had in Tijuana 8 years ago.

Now I just keep thinking being solo the dangers are magnified ten fold. Especially since I was planning a week long trip this time.

Someone walk me off the ledge or confirm I need to keep my ass in Tijuana!

Just use common sense and you will be fine. Don't bring two unknown venezuelan girls back to your hotel room or Airbnb for starters. Don't go out late at night. Don't carry around your iPhone 15 pro max and pull it out in front of everyone. Dress casual (no gold chains).

Basically read up in here RTFF and read news from Colombia. Watch YouTube videos from this dude DCBornRob, and basically all the idiots who have gotten killed here in the last I'd say 3 years, don't do the stupid shit that they did. A little common sense will go a long way.

I myself have made some mistakes along the way; thank God I didn't get scoped or killed, but I once had a laptop stolen. I learned from the experience and it made me change the way I was doing things, it made me be more sharp and alerted especially when I have anyone over to my place, and it made me see venezuelans for whom they really are.

My advice is to stay in Centro and fuck the girls in the Botero / Veracruz church area and use the short time hotels. You will be fine.

[SlickVick0303]

Geez I came on here to check out the latest on Medellin as I am contemplating a trip next Month. I was torn between here and Tijuana which I know oh so well.

I have been to Medellin a few times but with a group of guys for a long weekend. This time it would be solo. This recent talk of danger has me second guessing things and might just go back to my old faithful Tijuana.

Tijuana just has lost some of the spark for me, and when I was in parque Lleras partying with so many hot women, it gave me the rush I had in Tijuana 8 years ago.

Now I just keep thinking being solo the dangers are magnified ten fold. Especially since I was planning a week long trip this time.

Someone walk me off the ledge or confirm I need to keep my ass in Tijuana!

[StudPlayer]

Security Alert: USA Embassy Bogota – Cartagena Independence Day Festivities 2023.

Location: Cartagena.

Event: The Embassy advises USA Citizens to maintain a high level of security awareness and take extra safety precautions while transiting the city throughout the November 9-12 Independence Day festivities.

An increase in petty theft is expected, along with the potential for ad hoc non-police checkpoints and confrontations for money and / or valuables.

The Embassy recommends that USA Citizen avoid areas / neighborhoods east of Centro Commercial Caribe Plaza. Pay extra precaution if you need to drive through these areas as many illegal road blockages can be found on the streets to ask for money. Stay on main routes only, avoid large crowds, and avoid confrontations with festival participants. There have been reports of individuals manning blockades and throwing paint or rocks at vehicles who do not contribute coins as they pass.

The Embassy reminds USA Citizens visiting Colombia of the potential for interaction with criminals using scopolamine or other drugs to temporarily incapacitate unsuspecting victims and then rob or assault them. Victims of scopolamine-related crimes are often targeted in bars, night clubs, or through dating apps. Avoid leaving food or drinks unattended at a bar or restaurant, and refuse offers of something to eat or drink from a stranger.

The Embassy also reminds USA Citizens visiting Colombia that USA Government employees are prohibited from hailing taxis on the street due to the risk of assault or robbery. USA Citizens have been killed during robberies while using taxis. Use a dispatch service or cell phone app whenever possible.

The USA Department of State advises citizens to reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, and COVID-19 and to exercise increased caution in Colombia due to civil unrest and kidnapping.

[SubCmdr]

Gabacho, you made a good choice when it comes to quality of life with reasonable costs. Much respect to you my ISG Brother. It's all good!

https://youtu.be/MrkA_OapfPU?si=dOAW_OA5H-CqfoRZ

[SubCmdr]

https://youtu.be/1iZz1sSs92k?si=66aIVTjGXR7qJbYl

Watch the entire video for context or you can goto time stamp 15:00 and pick it up from there. A man has to have a purpose. Chasing pussy is an activity. Awareness of what is happening in the world is also important.

So, much for those who question my business investments into Colombia. I also see great potential investment wise. Of course, the guerrillas could run up on me with that AK-47 and they get what they want. Those promoting Colombia as safe are doing a disservice to new people. Irresponsible at best, criminally negligent at worst.

[SubCmdr]

Any recommendations for best latin American countries to go to p4 p for a complete travel newbie? I'm 22 and soon will be planning a trip abroad (hopefully next summer) to visit a Latin American country to p4 p and be able to lose my virginity. The problem is I don't really have any experience at all with traveling abroad. I've never traveled solo by myself to a foreign country before and have only traveled out of the country once to China when I was 16 but that was a school trip. Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can go to that would be great for a travel newbie like me? I think Colombia and Brazil might be out automatically cause I've heard they can be somewhat hard to navigate. I have heard a lot of great things about Medellin though and would love to come there to p4 p after I've had experiences in other places. I know a lot of people recommend Thailand but unfortunately I'm not attracted to Asian women and also really like thick women so wondering what options I have. One place I do want to go to is sosua but I'm not sure how newbie friendly it is.

Dominican Republic.

Sosua is very newbie friendly. The Dominican Republic cares about tourists. The Colombian GOV simply does not give a fuck about them. Lets them get killed and makes not investigative effort to solve the crime. If a US tourist or any tourist gets killed in the Dominican Republic it is a national RED BALL and the crime gets solved. And the perpetrators goto jail. Not that it helps the victim. But is does give the bad guys pause. Please post an article about the last tourist that was SCOPED in Sousa (and wound up robbed or dead).

And for those who are going to question my information, please go read my body of posts during my time in the Dominican Republic Just stay focused on the deal and not the girl. No need to pay weekend millionaire prices just because there are others that do. No FOMO!.

Make judgments for yourself. There is not need to listen to people who have axes to grind for as Trip D (our local Cali expert would say) "reasons". And please do not worry about using a 1 country code in Colombia or the Dominican Republic. A SIM card in the Dominican Republic costs between 100 - 200 DOP. I don't know exactly. I have not bought one for years.