Medellin Reports

[Gary Groundwork]

Msands,

The FDF does require you to book your room early because MDE does crowd up significantly. There is such a great and festive atmosphere to the entire event with various parades and other events happening all over the city. My favorite is the Drunken Horse Parade, the horses aren't drunk but many of the riders are. You just can't beat the combination of a hot woman on a beautiful horse. On the day of the DHP I was out from 11 am till 4 the next morning. I never saw any fights or arguments like you see in NO during Mardi Gras. I ended up meeting 4 Paisitas (reg. chicas) 1 of which who had a car and partying with them in Sabaneta. During the parade I would have perfect strangers pass me their bottles of aguardiente for me to take a shot once they realizes I was visiting from out of country.

I loved the FDF! It was one of the absolute best times I have ever had!

Rainman3

I'm pretty sure a bloke got shot at the last FDF.

[Acuerpado]

Here are photos of Col Bog's friend, Karen. Send me a message if you want her contact info in Medellín.

[Msands]

Gents,

Please help with info on the best time to go to Medellin. I've heard that there is a big flower festival at some point during the year and also that the practices for Miss Colombia are held in Medellin and one may have the opportunity to hook up with some of those contestants/models with the right contacts. I'm looking to make a trip with maybe 3 other dudes. We'd like to avoid the rainy season if possible, but want to go when there are the most women and when we can get the best experience. Thanks in advance. Also, is there a term I can search for good "Best" lists in Medellin? I. E. Best hotels, best casas, best bars, best guides, etc, etc. Thanks,

Rodeo

Hey Rodeo,

I see you're migrating south from Panama to Colombia like me! Makes sense, all the hotties in PTY come from here...might as well tap that ass at the source.

I've researched MDE as well for a trip later this year, maybe Aug or Sept. Answer I got is that Flower Festival ain't bad, but they suggested another week for first visit. Three day weekends seem like a good bet. Here's a list of holidays for 2008.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan* Epiphany.
19 Mar* St Joseph’s Day.
20 Mar Maundy Thursday.
21 Mar Good Friday.
1 May Labour Day
1 May* Ascension.
22 May* Corpus Christi.
30 Jun* Sagrado Corazon (Sacred Heart).
3 Jul* St Peter and St Paul.
20 Jul Independence Day.
7 Aug Battle of Boyacá.
15 Aug* Assumption.
12 Oct* Columbus Day.
1 Nov* All Saints' Day.
11 Nov* Independence of Cartagena City.
8 Dec Immaculate Conception.
25 Dec Christmas Day
* observed following Monday

Basically, Flower Festival is more crowded in terms of traffic, waiting lines, airport, hotel rates go up, etc. And it sounds like paisas party no more or no less during the festival.

As for rainy season, I've read it's generally between Sept. to Nov. and Jan to Mar. But not like a monsoon season, so it may not be as wide a swing as it sounds.

As for bests, lots of threads here. Much better than the Panama board. Oh yeah, if you want to see some replies fly on this board, ask about investing in real estate :>).

Sounds like Mango's, Kukaramakara and Palmitas are good dance clubs to check out. Loutron's is the high end puteria, much cheaper than PTY.

Another option here is to stay at a place like Mansion or VIP for first visit (or rent one of their apartments) and have those guys give you a lay of the land. Or two..

Look forward to your trip report. And if you do hook up with a Miss Colombia contestant, I'll be first to link your post to ROD!!

Buena suerte,
M

[Sandman0011]

Flower Festival is the first 10 days in August (although in 2007 it included the last 2 days of July).

Miss Colombia pagent is in January in Cartagena. Not sure when the practices start in Mde.

There are two rainy seasons. Oct-Dec and Feb-March. The rest of the time it only rains occasionally and for brief periods.

Try www.medellintravelguide.com for your other info. Lots of info on hotels, nightlife, clubs, restaurants and more.

Sandman

Gents,

Please help with info on the best time to go to Medellin. I've heard that there is a big flower festival at some point during the year and also that the practices for Miss Colombia are held in Medellin and one may have the opportunity to hook up with some of those contestants/models with the right contacts. I'm looking to make a trip with maybe 3 other dudes. We'd like to avoid the rainy season if possible, but want to go when there are the most women and when we can get the best experience. Thanks in advance. Also, is there a term I can search for good "Best" lists in Medellin? I. E. Best hotels, best casas, best bars, best guides, etc, etc. Thanks,

Rodeo

[Acuerpado]

I believe the chica in 2 photos below is from "De Greiff Show", located directly across the street from the Plaza Botero and less than a block down from the Hotel Nutibarra. She has some flaws, though I was satisfied with my selection. Las Gatas, Grill Occidental, Conejitas, and a few other clubs are all located within 2 blocks of this one.

Grill Occidental has gone downhill. I've found some gems in this club in the past year, but now there's much less talent. There is new management, which appears to have links to the drug trade. I've seen plenty of club chicas doing coke, but I was shocked by how many of them were openly snorting on the tables.

The price for 30 minutes with a chica in these clubs/grills/shows is between 30, 000 and 40, 000 and that includes BBBJ, photos, and daty if you want it.

I noticed a definite reduction in the number of chicas roaming the streets in the weeks leading up to Xmas. In fact, I was shocked to see how few chicas there were a few nights in front of El Faro Bar. I've already posted a few of these photos of Johanna, but she can be found these days around El Faro from 4-9 pm. She comes highly recommended.

[Ricker]

Gents,

Please help with info on the best time to go to Medellin. I've heard that there is a big flower festival at some point during the year and also that the practices for Miss Colombia are held in Medellin and one may have the opportunity to hook up with some of those contestants/models with the right contacts. I'm looking to make a trip with maybe 3 other dudes. We'd like to avoid the rainy season if possible, but want to go when there are the most women and when we can get the best experience. Thanks in advance. Also, is there a term I can search for good "Best" lists in Medellin? I. E. Best hotels, best casas, best bars, best guides, etc, etc. Thanks,

Rodeo

Like Malodr said, just about anytime is great in Medellin.

I'd stay away from Easter week and the week after Christmas until about mid-Jan.
As far as the pros go, lots of them leave to stay with family at that time.

Have fun!

[Rainman3]

Never been! That's just the answer I got from 2 dudes on this board. So, why do you love it? Tell us more. Gimme a story, bro!

Thanks in advance!

M

Msands,

The FDF does require you to book your room early because MDE does crowd up significantly. There is such a great and festive atmosphere to the entire event with various parades and other events happening all over the city. My favorite is the Drunken Horse Parade, the horses aren't drunk but many of the riders are. You just can't beat the combination of a hot woman on a beautiful horse. On the day of the DHP I was out from 11 am till 4 the next morning. I never saw any fights or arguments like you see in NO during Mardi Gras. I ended up meeting 4 Paisitas (reg. chicas) 1 of which who had a car and partying with them in Sabaneta. During the parade I would have perfect strangers pass me their bottles of aguardiente for me to take a shot once they realizes I was visiting from out of country.

I loved the FDF! It was one of the absolute best times I have ever had!

Rainman3

[Mangera]

Bull fights start in Jan. Until when does the bull fight season last?

Thanks!

[Tom 33]

Gents,

Please help with info on the best time to go to Medellin. I've heard that there is a big flower festival at some point during the year and also that the practices for Miss Colombia are held in Medellin and one may have the opportunity to hook up with some of those contestants/models with the right contacts. I'm looking to make a trip with maybe 3 other dudes. We'd like to avoid the rainy season if possible, but want to go when there are the most women and when we can get the best experience. Thanks in advance. Also, is there a term I can search for good "Best" lists in Medellin? I. E. Best hotels, best casas, best bars, best guides, etc, etc. Thanks,

Rodeo

The rainy season has 2 parts: Oct. & Nov. And May. This year the rainy season has extended through tomorrow, maybe longer.

The Medellín metro area has around 3. 3 million people. There are always plenty of girls.

Nothing to do with Miss Colombia happens in MDE. They probably have a pageant for Miss Antioquia here though.

You can hook up with telenovela stars stars if you have the right contacts and a boatload of money. I have neither.

[Rodeo9112]

Thanks to all who have replied to my inquiry. Gives me a good jumpoff point to continue my research. I may look at July or August for a trip! Will definitely keep this board posted as the planning evolves and I reach fruition!

Rodeo

[Traylor Park]

How hot will Medellin, Colombig get in 2008?

According to government figures, about 1 million international tourists visit Colombia every year. Officials are expected to see that double in the coming years as word gets out from travelers returning home, spreading the word about Colombia's picturesque landscapes, tropical rainforest, snow-capped Andean peaks towering over countless valleys throughout Colombia. . In addition, its beautiful Caribbean and Pacific coasts, with plenty of warm beaches are other great destinations. A traveler's dream come true.

I have my next trip booked for January when the bullfights start, Pablo Escobar's Hacienda Napoles is opened to the public, Parque Norte Amusement Park opened earlier this month, as well as Parque Explora.

I suggest findging yourself a lovely lady to take you on a private tour of Medellin, the city of eternal spring.

For more info check out http://www.medellintraveler.com

And for an incredibley HOT tour of Mango's nightclub in Medellin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haGQDZ6Tjn8

National Geographic Adventures announced Colombia as one of the top destination for 2008, but I don't think they were talking about the growing P$P scene!

[Msands]

Msands,

Have you been to mde during feria de flores? I absolutely love it!

Rainman3

Never been! That's just the answer I got from 2 dudes on this board. So, why do you love it? Tell us more. Gimme a story, bro!

Thanks in advance!

M

[Admin]

Well a while back a guide with a lot of experence had I think 4 Oriental gentlemen with him, and they were robbed in Poblado.

Actually, I think that incident was with Frank Casio and he was coming from the metro station to Mayorista not Poblado. That being said, Medellin is dangerous. I am not a belligerent person yet on three separate occasions I have had disagreements with overly aggressive Colombian guys who think they can paw my date. Any one of those could have gone south real quick if guns were involved.