Medellin Reports

[Captain Solo]

RiceRocket.

It was on my to do list, but after seeing the poor selections in Lleras park and a few clubs, I got discouraged, did not want to go to Niquia.

Have try it next visit.

You must be very serious to buy an apartment there, for a GF? I met a few very cute, very sweet civies, just friends but sweet companies.

[JjBee62]

What is a 'gorda' ?

I assume he meant "gorra", a ballcap. A gorda is a fat woman, very difficult to wear on your head and probably bad for your back.

Gorda and gordo are also sometimes used as a term of familiarity between close acquaintances. However, it seems like something which could cause offense.

[JjBee62]

OK. So I am Canadian (which is not anyone's fault, even my own) - once the weather hits 20 deg see. We want our shorts on. I know this is not really done here. I went to Centro yesterday in my long pants. I was wishing I had shorts on especially after the Venni I found marched me all over the map getting a hotel room. More on that later- I only saw two other males wearing shorts (both gringos) - I mean there is no disguising who I am or what I'm up to. I'm Caucasian AF, built on a larger scale, 60 yo single male so it is not really a matter of fitting in. Ain't going to happen- but I don't want to be disrespectful and I don't want to be thought of as an ugly tourist. Though come to think of it that would be a fair description. I was here about 5 years ago and I didn't worry about it much and there were times my bare legs did make me a bit uncomfortable. Any thoughts comments?

About 4 years ago I walked through the Veracruz area with 2 guys, 1 was a Canadian wearing shorts. It was nighttime, probably 8 pm or a bit after. One of the working girls headed straight towards the guy wearing shorts, trying to get her hands on him, probably trying to get into his pockets. His shorts got torn in the brief scuffle.

I wouldn't worry much about wearing what everyone else is wearing, but wearing shorts in some areas might make you a target.

[JjBee62]

JjBee62, club Maricaibo has been closed since the beginning of this year but right next door is Barra Executiva, probably the one your thinking about.

TTM.

Damn. I knew one had closed, but I can never remember which is which.

[Osteoknot]

Those who believe there are two kinds of people in the world, and those who don't, jajaja.

In this example, those who dress like they are advertising they are a tourist, and those who prefer to blend in. Whatever works for you. When a gringo in shorts and flip-flops gets rolled, detractors like to point it out but that is a classic example of association not necessarily leading to causation.

My personal bias is that I feel like it's a little more respectful and safe to blend in and "understand" and "relate" to the culture (quotes are sarcasm) than to not give a fuck, but I don't waste brain cells worrying about how other people dress, spend their money, or get their freak on, within the limits of the law.

Ostee Out, be there in less than two weeks, can't wait. The spice of life in my corner of the room is random gratutious fotos, all from earlier this year, all snapped by me. That's mi Numero Uno novia Catgrl with the open mouth getting ready to catch a load and in the next foto washing our dog at the Dorado Hotel. We snuck the dog in using a D1 grocery bag, thanks again Villiany. I see 5 different Ground Zero putas in hotels there, the skinny chica with long hair is one of many girls delivered to me by Scarlet at that Ayenda hotel in Estadio where the maids robbed me of 2 million pesos, and I see Catgirl doing what she does every time I turn my back on her which is take selfies, that me in the background in the psychedelic T-shirt.

[Mr Enternational]

Why is it disrespectful to wear shorts for guys? They don't wear shorts in Colombia?

Sure they do. But in their quest to fit in, some foreigners hold it dear to their hearts that if they wear shorts or ballcaps then they are breaking some kind of cultural law and will be made fun of before being banished from the country.

No problem being seen picking up hookers anytime of day or night, but do not dare be caught in a pair of shorts.

In reality nobody gives a shit what you wear. Most people are too busy minding their own business.

[VasyaPetya]

Glad there's some members out there that know exactly what I'm talking about. BTW, I recently bought an apartment out by the area you just mentioned within walking distance to Puerta del Norte and Niquia station, best decision so far.

Is it fairly easy and uncomplicated to buy real estate in Colombia as a foreigner?

[VasyaPetya]

When in Rome do as the Romans. Don't wear shorts in Medellin except at the swimming pool. It is not only disrespectful, it pegs you as not just a foreigner, but a clueless one.

Why is it disrespectful to wear shorts for guys? They don't wear shorts in Colombia?

[VasyaPetya]

Here's Camilla's face.

I would have given her a lot more if she had no played hard ball all the time, also tried to get into my luggage. And fishy pussies are not for me.

I honestly wouldn't have paid her what you paid her. She's pretty average looking from the photo you posted $30-40 tops.

[WorldTrvlr29]

What is a 'gorda' ?

Gorda = Fat.

[Captain Solo]

RiceRocket.

I thought you want to go to Tijuana with me and the bro?

I hope your Bello paradise is not full of huge women with bid boos and big butts.

Share with me where to find nice fresh pretty spinners on bello by pm. Will buy you a beer in HK when I come back.

[RiceRocket99]

It's by Madera station on Niquia line, def not dangerous, but adventurous. I'm from California, so I enjoyed heading to San Diego from time to time and cross the border to Tijuana. I like the Tijuana scene, but honestly Medellin blows it out the water. And too many damn Asians out in Tijuana, I don't like seeing my own kind haha. I want to be one of a kind. Anyways, hope you finish your trip with a blast! Cheers!

Rice rocket.

Is that area and the southern end of metro line A dangerous at night?

Too late this time but may be next.

[RiceRocket99]

Glad there's some members out there that know exactly what I'm talking about. BTW, I recently bought an apartment out by the area you just mentioned within walking distance to Puerta del Norte and Niquia station, best decision so far. Anyways, per Balboa's advice let's stop talking about Bello haha. It's our little secret LOL. Let's just keep the status quo: Bello is dangerous and ground zero for kidnappings and gang wars, so don't come out here for your own safety. Please stay in Poblado and Laureles (no offense).

I have a "companion" that I see in Bello with frequency. Parts of Bello are not a good place to be alone. Other parts are quite nice. My companion must moved into an apartment and the surroundings look a heck of a lot like Laureles. Niquia is very nice. It's where the Puerta del Norte Centro Commercial and Parque Bello are located. Very upscale area. Not Poblado nice but definitely not slums either.

I have made dates with girls there and I am an old fart. But luckily I've been working on my Spanish and I am passable but certainly not really fluent. This is Antioquia and paisas smell money and sex isn't the be all and end all to them. Money, however, is. So just offering to take them to a nice restaurant or to help out with some bills will get you places you never thought existed. Start by getting their WhatsApp and gently guide the conversation in that direction.

Credit to RiceRocket for bring this area to people's attention. Bello=opportunity.

[Captain Solo]

Elvis,

Thanks for your recommendation. It's not your fault. We all have different tastes. May be I went too early, may be la isla changed.

Tijuana has about 8 clubs. HK is the only one with lots of slim, tight girls. They charge high prices for everything but HK is still way more popular than all other clubs with heavy girls combined.

Of all 20 or so girls I saw in la Isla Thursday night, very few would be allowed to work in HK, and if they work, they would not be able to compete, make little money and just quit.

There were only 6 guys including me in la Isla at 9 pm Thursday, so they are not doing much business.

[Balboa]

Yeah, you're right. But it's holiday season, so sharing is caring. When I'm in Medellin, I go where the gringos don't,

Yepp, and that used to be Centro in Medellin as well.

It happens brotha.

Nothing against my fellow gringos, it's just better when it's not overrun.