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[Balboa]

We must know different locals. Generally speaking the locals will use Uber or flag down a taxi. Some will use an app or call if they live off the beaten path. If they're in an area with plenty of taxis, they'll flag one down. If they're out in Parque Lleras, they'll flag one down.

The only time a taxi driver suggested another place, a buddy and I were heading to Aiffe and he suggested New Life. He didn't know the name, just the blue door. We ended up at New Life anyway as the lineup at Aiffe wasn't anything special that day.

I doubt if any of the casas give a commission. Usually, if you tell the driver you're looking for chicas he'll suggest the place he takes the most people to.

I have seen a girl riding around in the back of a taxi trying to get guys to get in with her. That looked a bit risky to me. Otherwise, I haven't had or seen any issues with taxis.

I agree JjB, these taxis aren't getting commissions for taking guys to certain casas in el Centro.

And like you said, a taxi guy will most likely take you to the place he has dropped guys before, if you ask him to take you to one, and dont specify.

I think that the former is a pretty nave assumption, but I would be curious as to how you could possibly know whether or not a driver is suggesting the place he takes the most people to. Do you know what place he takes the most people to? No, you do not.

Why does it really friggin matter? As long he takes you to a place.
He’ll either take you to a place he knows of, or one that hes heard of, which is most likely where he takes most people.

[JjBee62]

I think that the former is a pretty nave assumption, but I would be curious as to how you could possibly know whether or not a driver is suggesting the place he takes the most people to. Do you know what place he takes the most people to? No, you do not.

When the taxi stops, the guys inside pay, get out and the taxi drives away, I'm fairly certain the taxi driver isn't getting a commission. Especially when so many guys hit another casa before making a decision.

You're right, I don't know. I've only been to a casa in a taxi one time. Now I take the the metro and walk. But if the driver doesn't get out of the taxi and has no contact with the casa, it doesn't seem likely they're getting a commission.

[Mr Enternational]

I think that the former is a pretty nave assumption, but I would be curious as to how you could possibly know whether or not a driver is suggesting the place he takes the most people to. Do you know what place he takes the most people to? No, you do not.

In my experience taxis around the world will take you to a ripoff spot where they will get the most for bringing you. In a lot of places they will have the pamphlet of the place they want to talk you into going. In Lima all the taxi drivers had that Emmanuelle pamplet. One night we hailed a taxi in Bangkok and we wanted to go somewhere but the taxi guy wanted to take us to the spot where he got the commission. We protested so much that he pulled down a desserted access road and put us out of his car.

Whenever I bring new people to a spot I tell the manager that I am only here to bring these guys. Where is my tip? Here in Thailand the guy said I am supposed to tell the guys that I am bringing that it costs more than it does then they will give me back the overage. In the Dominican Republic the guy said if the guys that I brought each got a session then I could get a free one.

[Tavares]

We must know different locals. Generally speaking the locals will use Uber or flag down a taxi. Some will use an app or call if they live off the beaten path. If they're in an area with plenty of taxis, they'll flag one down. If they're out in Parque Lleras, they'll flag one down.

The only time a taxi driver suggested another place, a buddy and I were heading to Aiffe and he suggested New Life. He didn't know the name, just the blue door. We ended up at New Life anyway as the lineup at Aiffe wasn't anything special that day.

I doubt if any of the casas give a commission. Usually, if you tell the driver you're looking for chicas he'll suggest the place he takes the most people to.

I have seen a girl riding around in the back of a taxi trying to get guys to get in with her. That looked a bit risky to me. Otherwise, I haven't had or seen any issues with taxis.

It happened to me in Caracas in 1998.

I was driving home alone around midnight after a dinner in town with some friends when suddenly another car was driving very close to mine with a guy in the driver's seat and one girl sitting on the car's front door with her naked ass protruding and asking me to pull over.

Another one on the back seat with her legs open fingering her pussy and sucking her finger afterwards. It was too obvious but before accelerating I had time to take a good look. The girl on the back seat was really hot.

At that time Caracas was already one of the most dangerous cities in the world. If I had stopped - and I felt tempted to - I wouldn't probably be here now to tell the story.

[Dickhead]

I doubt if any of the casas give a commission. Usually, if you tell the driver you're looking for chicas he'll suggest the place he takes the most people to.

I think that the former is a pretty naïve assumption, but I would be curious as to how you could possibly know whether or not a driver is suggesting the place he takes the most people to. Do you know what place he takes the most people to? No, you do not.

[SBeach25]

I have seen a girl riding around in the back of a taxi trying to get guys to get in with her. That looked a bit risky to me. Otherwise, I haven't had or seen any issues with taxis.

That same girl in the back of taxi trying to pick up gringos is a set up for a mark. Maybe they've changed taxi's but that trick has been around since I first stepped foot in MDE in 2014. I highly recommend those reading to avoid such approaches by this. I've heard from local girls back then that this girl sets up guys for marks and get them robbed. Don't be that guy. If your little head is stupid enough to get you excited about this. I recommend go home and choke the thing yourself. At least you avoid the dangers of getting robbed or worse get killed.

[JjBee62]

The locals either call or use an app. They are sent a taxi and receive a license plate number before hand.

I have had zero issues with cabs in Medellin except once where he offered to sell me cocaine. When we got to our destination I realized I only had 50 k and when I gave it to him he claimed he I gave him 5 k. I let that shit pass as I was getting a really bad feeling about the situation.

We must know different locals. Generally speaking the locals will use Uber or flag down a taxi. Some will use an app or call if they live off the beaten path. If they're in an area with plenty of taxis, they'll flag one down. If they're out in Parque Lleras, they'll flag one down.

The only time a taxi driver suggested another place, a buddy and I were heading to Aiffe and he suggested New Life. He didn't know the name, just the blue door. We ended up at New Life anyway as the lineup at Aiffe wasn't anything special that day.

I doubt if any of the casas give a commission. Usually, if you tell the driver you're looking for chicas he'll suggest the place he takes the most people to.

I have seen a girl riding around in the back of a taxi trying to get guys to get in with her. That looked a bit risky to me. Otherwise, I haven't had or seen any issues with taxis.

[YippieKayay]

I'd like to know whether taxis that take you to brothels are reliable or it's advisable to ask for an outcall to your hotel. I'm concerned that the taxi driver takes me to a different place to get a commission, but I don't know how restrictive is the policy of the hotel regarding visits.

The locals either call or use an app. They are sent a taxi and receive a license plate number before hand.

I have had zero issues with cabs in Medellin except once where he offered to sell me cocaine. When we got to our destination I realized I only had 50 k and when I gave it to him he claimed he I gave him 5 k. I let that shit pass as I was getting a really bad feeling about the situation.

[Fun Luvr]

I'd like to know whether taxis that take you to brothels are reliable or it's advisable to ask for an outcall to your hotel. I'm concerned that the taxi driver takes me to a different place to get a commission, but I don't know how restrictive is the policy of the hotel regarding visits.

Almost all taxi drivers I have encountered in Medellin are honest. They run their meters, so you can see the fare. In more than seven years, I only had one who didn't run his meter. I knew what the fare should be, so he received the correct amount. You should look at a map and have an idea of where you want to go. When you get there, make sure the address matches what you are looking for.

I have heard of taxi drivers getting a commission from some of the expensive strip clubs and casas, but I don't know if it is true. There are so few of the expensive clubs, and in different parts of the city, that you should know if you're at the correct one.

[ErnestCulpX]

I'd like to know whether taxis that take you to brothels are reliable or it's advisable to ask for an outcall to your hotel. I'm concerned that the taxi driver takes me to a different place to get a commission, but I don't know how restrictive is the policy of the hotel regarding visits.

[Fun Luvr]

Does anyone know if there is a Davivienda ATM on the arrival level of the Rio Negro / Medellin airport? I know where the Bancolombia ATM's are, but I prefer not to use them.

[John Clayton]

Is there an FAQ somewhere about best car rental practice in Colombia? I'm going to La Guajira for a week or so of kiting in April. It's definitely a two hour ride in the back of a 4 x 4 from Riohacha (a little rental car just isn't going to make it).

1) What I'd really like to do is a one way rental from Barranquilla to Riohacha. But that looks impossible. Just parking the rental in Riohacha for a week while I'm kiting seems a little iffy.

2) The daily rate on a little rental car is about $30. Is that the real rate, or do you suppose there is a mandatory liability that is not included?

[Combo]

I've been warned by both friends (non-mongering) and hookers not to visit Colombia more this year:

https://colombiareports.com/colombia...ial-candidate/

https://colombiareports.com/governme...election-race/

Also google around for the bombings by the ELN in Barranquilla and in the interior earlier in February. The short answer is you probably want to go somewhere else.

FARC signed a peace agreement in 2016, but the ELN unfortunately is still active, as well as paramilitary groups. There's still an awful lot of class hatred in Colombia. We may see an upsurge in violence, though I doubt we get any where near 80's or 90's levels. The country has come too far to return to the bad old days.

Incredible how Venezuela and Colombia have traded places the last 20-25 years. Civilization can be fragile.

[Balboa]

I've been warned by both friends (non-mongering) and hookers not to visit Colombia more this year:

https://colombiareports.com/colombia...ial-candidate/

https://colombiareports.com/governme...election-race/

Also google around for the bombings by the ELN in Barranquilla and in the interior earlier in February. The short answer is you probably want to go somewhere else.

Maybe all the gringos wil leave or not visit Colombia the rest of this year, and it'll return to pre gringo- invasion times again! LOL.

Not going to happen!

Of course there will be some protests, hopefully not, but maybe some isolated bombings.

It still won't compare to the late 90's, early 2000's violence or danger.

Or maybe we should all hide under our beds.

Not like there's any danger in the West.

Mass shootings or other crazy stuff like that.

[YippieKayay]

Just read that Colombia is having the election at the end of May. I've been planning to visit Bogota and Cartagena at the beginning of May, and wondering how my exploration (including some regular tourist shit) could be affected by politics. I remember being in Lima DURING the election once, and if it weren't for the prohibition all over the place, I wouldn't even have noticed.

How about Colombia? What should I expect?

I've been warned by both friends (non-mongering) and hookers not to visit Colombia more this year:

https://colombiareports.com/colombia...ial-candidate/

https://colombiareports.com/governme...election-race/

Also google around for the bombings by the ELN in Barranquilla and in the interior earlier in February. The short answer is you probably want to go somewhere else.