Medellin Reports

[Gabacho]

Yes but why on earth would anyone think doscientos means $200 usd and not 200 lukas? When girls in centro say quarenta I don't think it means forty dollars, I think it means 40 mil pesos.

The US dollar is not the currency here and no one is carrying around dollars here either. Except for the poblado boys LOL.

Cuarenta.

[FlagRunner77]

Hi all.

I'm cross-posting with the Bogota forum. I have the opportunity of a last minute trip to Colombia over the Christmas / New Year period. I have been cautioned against Bogota due to a lack of company between Christmas and NYE. Is Medellin likely to be similar? It is slightly more expensive to get to MDE, but don't mind that if there are more options for company.

Thanks.

[Combo]

I've never been to Gustos but this place is beginning to sound alot like Helpee without the drama, excitement and numerous hotties.

Gustos is not in the same universe as Help, as far as quality, quantity, and fun atmosphere. Though I guess Gustos is still open, so it wins there.

[Knowledge]

FACTS, where's the lie?

Keep it Simple Stupid Weekend Warrior Guide to Medellin for those who don't use online apps.

Parque Lleras: Gustos and Black Diamond, which I assume used to be the Parque Lleras bar. Parque Lleras street walkers.

Strip Clubs: Fas Dos, La Isla, and Luna Lunera. These are your safest and best bets.

After party spot: El Faisan.

Daytime Massage: Loutron.

Take Uber everywhere. Rappi for food. Ibiza for a love motel.

For a weekend warrior this is how its done if you don't want to go the facebook or tinder route.

[Gabacho]

These girls are smart. They say "doscientos" and will take what you give them.

Yes but why on earth would anyone think doscientos means $200 usd and not 200 lukas? When girls in centro say quarenta I don't think it means forty dollars, I think it means 40 mil pesos.

The US dollar is not the currency here and no one is carrying around dollars here either. Except for the poblado boys LOL.

[Turgid]

I can see a casa asking the girls to get tested as there is a sort of employment aspect to their hours and who works there and who doesn't. But not so at Gustos. As I understand it the girls that go there are no different than you and I in the sense that they just decide to go there. And the bar may or may not care if they are propositioning other customers. Perhaps they facilitate some part of that but my understanding is that there is no direct connection between the business and the girls that show up there to try to get dates. So I don't see how they could even ask for any health information. Interesting story though. But I would not count on it reducing any risk.

As far as a particular chica getting tested, I'm sure if she was worried about pregnancy or disease she would or could do that on her own.

I've never been to Gustos but this place is beginning to sound alot like Helpee without the drama, excitement and numerous hotties.

[Turgid]

I am not sure that these girls did not mean 200 k pesos for an hour. I have not been down there in a while but that was the going rate for a long time. I have hard time seeing this go up to 200 USD for one hour.

These girls are smart. They say "doscientos" and will take what you give them.

[Gabacho]

I am not sure that these girls did not mean 200 k pesos for an hour. I have not been down there in a while but that was the going rate for a long time. I have hard time seeing this go up to 200 USD for one hour.

That's exactly what is happening. No one quotes in USD except for the girls in Gustos from what I understand. It has to be 200 mil and he is hearing doscientos and thinking it's $200 usd.

[Mojo Bandit]

Ahhh I see.

Maybe I just had an off night or looked super touristy. All the street girls I approached charged the $200/ hour rate and they werent pretty. I only asked to get an idea.

Again this is only 2 nights and maybe 5 girls total so. Not much of a sample size.

I am not sure that these girls did not mean 200 k pesos for an hour. I have not been down there in a while but that was the going rate for a long time. I have hard time seeing this go up to 200 USD for one hour.

[GeorgeCarta22]

I can see a casa asking the girls to get tested as there is a sort of employment aspect to their hours and who works there and who doesn't. But not so at Gustos. As I understand it the girls that go there are no different than you and I in the sense that they just decide to go there. And the bar may or may not care if they are propositioning other customers. Perhaps they facilitate some part of that but my understanding is that there is no direct connection between the business and the girls that show up there to try to get dates. So I don't see how they could even ask for any health information. Interesting story though. But I would not count on it reducing any risk.

As far as a particular chica getting tested, I'm sure if she was worried about pregnancy or disease she would or could do that on her own.

True. One of the girls I picked out did say I needed to buy her a drink for club policy. I just went a long with it. Since it was my first night there.

[GeorgeCarta22]

"could get 3 of the same type of girls for the price I paid".

He is saying the same girls inside Gusto are the same quality as the ones walking around in the park but cost a third of the cost of the ones inside, they all come in the same taxis from the same ghetto. Probably a barrio in Bello, LOL. He says "test drive" because they are ST unlike the chicas inside who are charging for TLN. I did literally pull three chicas from parque llears one night. The last one I paid extra to stay TLN -.

Ahhh I see.

Maybe I just had an off night or looked super touristy. All the street girls I approached charged the $200/ hour rate and they werent pretty. I only asked to get an idea.

Again this is only 2 nights and maybe 5 girls total so. Not much of a sample size.

[Zeos1]

Yeah no idea. Just what a friends family member whos from poblado area told me. He could def be bsing me I have no idea.

On the other hand though my friends protection ripped and the girl said she was getting her results the following week and sent it to him for peace of mind. No idea what to believe.

I can see a casa asking the girls to get tested as there is a sort of employment aspect to their hours and who works there and who doesn't. But not so at Gustos. As I understand it the girls that go there are no different than you and I in the sense that they just decide to go there. And the bar may or may not care if they are propositioning other customers. Perhaps they facilitate some part of that but my understanding is that there is no direct connection between the business and the girls that show up there to try to get dates. So I don't see how they could even ask for any health information. Interesting story though. But I would not count on it reducing any risk.

As far as a particular chica getting tested, I'm sure if she was worried about pregnancy or disease she would or could do that on her own.

[Zeos1]

Plug this address into google maps and youll find its location.

Carrera 41 #2 Sur, Cl. 1a Sur #2 Sur-85, Medelln, Antioquia, Colombia

I tried plugging this address into Bing maps and it took me somewhere else. Same thing when I tried plugging it in to MapQuest. It only seems to work on Google maps. I do not understand how Google Maps comes up with this address. I don't completely understand Colombia's address system anyway LOL! I don't think Google does either.

It says Hotel Medellin Plaza on Bing maps

Here is an image of what the location and immediate surrounds looks like Google maps.

On my google maps shows as Hotel M (la mansion).

[Mojo Bandit]

Can you rephrase this sentence? I'm not sure what you mean. Is "drive 3" a club or are you saying I could get 3 of the same type of girls for the price I paid?

I just don't know how an asian guy like myself would be able to pull that off safely. Would love some tips for my next visit though.

Also thanks for the google map info. Appreciate it!

"could get 3 of the same type of girls for the price I paid".

He is saying the same girls inside Gusto are the same quality as the ones walking around in the park but cost a third of the cost of the ones inside, they all come in the same taxis from the same ghetto. Probably a barrio in Bello, LOL. He says "test drive" because they are ST unlike the chicas inside who are charging for TLN. I did literally pull three chicas from parque llears one night. The last one I paid extra to stay TLN -.

[GeorgeCarta22]

You can test drive 3 girls outside of Gusto vs just one in Gusto when they could all arrive in the same taxi from the same barrio.

I have observed that some girls I know started to put on more makeup after they reach their early 20s

Can you rephrase this sentence? I'm not sure what you mean. Is "drive 3" a club or are you saying I could get 3 of the same type of girls for the price I paid?

I just don't know how an asian guy like myself would be able to pull that off safely. Would love some tips for my next visit though.

Also thanks for the google map info. Appreciate it!