Medellin Reports

[MiamiBoy1]

Much has been made recently regarding the busy times at La Isla. My one experience was about 9 or 10 PM. I was underwhelmed. But I've since learned that I should target after 12 AM.

Question: will I be disappointed with a 12 AM or 1 AM visit on a Wednesday or Thursday night? (As opposed to a weekend night).

I was there on a random Thursday night 11:30 pm - 1:00 am and left disappointed due to lack of talent. There were probably two or three 8's, but they were busy with regulars / weekend warriors in VIP sections. All others looked average and did not deserve my attention and money.

[RiceRocket99]

There's a Ryan Castro (local trap / reggaeton artist) concert in Manrique (Club Zenith) tonight. I'll be there with a few chicas, to those brave souls who want a true paisa party and adventure and absolutely 0 gringos (except for me haha), come through! Invite a chica and you'll def impress her by going vip bottle service. Actually, she’ll be more impressed that you even know about the club and concert. Party goes from 8 pm to 6 am!

[Osteoknot]

Damnit! Orale is the one other Mexican restaurant I was going to mention. They have multiple locations. In Laureles the one you're talking about is about a block west of San Peter, and there's an Orale seafood place right next to San Peter.

And I like recommending specific locations, hopefully the same people are working there as when I frequented the place. Sometimes the quality within a restaurant chain can vary considerably, or even the same restaurant day to day, depending on who's doing the food prep and cooking. I have no experience per se with that in Colombia.

[Playboy2021]

First time poster, long time reader. As I am concluding five months in Medellin I thought I would share what I have been up to.

About me: mid thirties, work remotely, experienced monger, conversational Spanish skills. Not my first time in Colombia. Previously short trips to Bogota and Cartagena.

I stayed in Poblado close to Provenza and Parque Lleras. I highly recommend Lettera Hotel. I do not recommend Dann Carlton, 23 Hotel. Charlee Hotel or Park 10.

I also stayed at the Intercontinental in Las Palmas which I liked but it's not walking distance to Provenza / Lleras. Great restaurant and grill there. Big pool. Gym. Very nice.

Primary hunting ground was Seeking. Lots of girls available. Negotiated up front and then sent them an Uber and had them dropped off directly at my hotel. Very easy. Very efficient.

I spent a lot of time at Parque Lleras when I first arrived. Highly amusing but gets old after a few weeks. Tons and tons of girls on the weekends. It's certainly a sight to see. I recommend the hookah bar with green lights with a perfect view of the busiest corner in the park. Invite a girl up for a drink and send her back if she's not for you. A hundred more are waiting.

Casas: Checked out Newlife but didn't like any of the girls. Paid the viewing fee and left. Went to Spa Energias. Didn't like the line up but picked a young Venezuelan. Never returned to either casa.

Went to Loutron's one night. Small line up. Mostly girls who had been operated on. Not my style but picked a girl. Terrible service. Upsold me but failed to deliver the goods. Had the audacity to ask me for a tip at the end. Do not recommend this establishment.

Checked out La Isla but left within 15 minutes of arrived. The girls started harassing me for tips before I had even gotten a drink and watched a dance.

The girls at the Do Men's Spa below Diez Hotel in Poblado are available for whatever you can negotiate. The massages however are mediocre.

Overall, I had a great time here. I definitely recommend visiting Medellin. Having said that, I prefer la playa why el sol. Headed to the DR next.

[JjBee62]

Hey Dude!

Dig your screen name. I only hesitate making this referral because not being Mexican, I can't vouch for the authenticity, but all I know is the food tasted great with high-quality fresh ingredients, good Margaritas, great cafe' vibe, as you can see a super colorful decor, and friendly waitresses. Of course, the prices are good.

Restaurante Mexicano Orale.

CL. 41 A ## 70-138, Medellin, and, Antioquia, Colombia.

This place is a couple of blocks off of Avenida 70, the tourist corridor. The closest metro is Estadio, would be 15 minute walk from there, and would be a right turn of the Avenida.

I think it's super close to the San Peter apartments that so many people here talk about here. I've stayed for months in that neighborhood, never a felt a pull toward Strange Peter, guess I should check it out some day.

Damnit! Orale is the one other Mexican restaurant I was going to mention. They have multiple locations. In Laureles the one you're talking about is about a block west of San Peter, and there's an Orale seafood place right next to San Peter.

There's another Mexican restaurant in the area I liked, but I can't remember the name.

Since the subject is food, and Mexico has been dominating the discussion, has anyone been to Puerto Nuevo, about 30 minutes south of Tijuana, for lobster? Tiny little town with practically nothing except for restaurants that serve lobster. It was ridiculously cheap back in the 80's. Last time I was there, 92?, we had 6 adults and 1 kid, got 2 huge lobsters, rice beans, tortillas, about 8 beers and we spent $70.

We had headed down on a Friday morning. My wife's best friend was in San Diego with her boyfriend, so we loaded them, 2 of my friends with their son, into my old land yacht (76 Monte Carlo) and headed down for lunch. We didn't realize that it was the day before Cinco de Mayo. When we arrived everything was closed, streets were blocked off and everyone was partying in the streets. Local kids were performing, dancing, singing, acrobatics, all the women dressed up in white dresses with rainbow petticoats. There were mariachi bands playing. It was quite an experience. Plus they were passing out free tequila.

We drank and enjoyed the festivities until the restaurants reopened, then had our lunch. On the way out the door, my friend was drunk, jumped on the other guys back and 3 people ended up knocked down in the street. A group of cops standing down the street started talking and headed our way. The wife's friend's boyfriend said he would handle it. He went over and talked to them for a few minutes and soon they were all laughing and waving at us.

The guy was a cop, Ontario PD. He explained that the Mexican cops have a hero worship thing for US cops. Once he showed them his badge we were free to do just about anything.

[Osteoknot]

No one in his or her right mind, goes to a Mercedes dealership looking to buy a BMW.

Which are you saying is better, Mercedes or BMW?

Rhetorical question, jaja, and well said as usual.

[Dcrist0527]

Much has been made recently regarding the busy times at La Isla. My one experience was about 9 or 10 PM. I was underwhelmed. But I've since learned that I should target after 12 AM.

Question: will I be disappointed with a 12 AM or 1 AM visit on a Wednesday or Thursday night? (As opposed to a weekend night).

[Osteoknot]

Jaja, if that's even possible. Fuckin' lucky stars you were born under gave you an insurmountable head start.

Thanks for mentioning the propina for a referral from an amiga for another amiga, completely appropriate. I forget about that in my post. I would tip any other girl besides Scarlet for a referral, she's already getting more than her fair share.

I also back you (not that you need it) that sharing contacts is generally not worth the downside. I do it on very rare occasions for guys who I can personally vouch for. I might point a fellow monger in the direction of a good encounter I had with an El Centro bottom feeder who is already out there for anyone, but even then, do your own legwork and find her like I did. Mongering is a balance between, we got each other's backs to every man for himself. Also realize, there's a big difference between a FB chica who is advertising for anyone, and a regular girl who a monger only got thru individual and persistent effort.

I might be chained to a bed for a bit until Amazonia birfuses her baby. She Whassap'd me yesterday to tell me her friends are telling her that sex is the best way to induce labor, thank your very much. Of course with that said, and the way "plans" never seem to pan out in MDE, I will wait and see if she even shows up. One thing for sure, there will be options and most of the time what plays out was better than what I had in my warped mind to begin with, jeje.

That exchange rate sounds wonderful, anything above 4000 and we're doing great.

I am doing all the last minute running around you do before you leave the country for months at a time. Several people have asked me why I look so happy. If they only knew! Jajaja. Ostee Out.

Last year during the peak of the pandemic, I was in Medellin from Nov 2020 to Feb 2021. Daily curfews and weekend lookdowns were commonplace, but I still had a blast! I made the best of it and enjoyed the lockdowns with different girls and sometimes multiple girls. Being in Medellin for that long during those restrictive measures and still was able to have limitless fun, I knew I was ready to buy a place here and eventually make a permanent move.

Fast forward to Dec 2021, now that I have my own apartment and all the amenities (remember tussi makes the pussy juicy!) And so far, none of the curfews or lockdowns, and all the fat, ugly, lumpy, tatted up, low-quality chicas at my disposal (shout out to Captain Solo), it really feels like I'm living the Colombian Dream haha. Past couple days I had to reject so many chicas because even God had to rest on the 7th day, and many of them were enticing me with photos of their amigas that were all up for grabs (150-200 mil BB everything for multiple hours). I would give amigas 50 mil propina for chica introductions, and the new chicas would introduce me to their other amigas and it becomes a well-oiled sex machine cycle..

[Osteoknot]

Has anyone heard of gringos being screened for fotos on their phone or computer entering MDE or is it just leaving?

Yeah, I am a little paranoid, I think I should be after my little run it with the policia last time. I am taking the necessary steps but I keep finding fotos buried in files I did not know existed? Jaja, if you play you pay, I get it, don't worry.

Just the facts and first hand knowledge, please.

Ostee Out.

[Surfer500]

Back to Medellin, I've been to Milagros a couple of times. I found it very mediocre and I have no plans to return. It's neither authentic nor on the level of the chain Mexican restaurants you find in the US. The past couple of years here there has been an explosion of low end taco "restaurants", especially in Laureles and Provenza. As best I can tell the core customer base are gringos and younger Colombians. It's a bit of a gold rush because the places make nice profits on heavy sales of alcoholic beverages and the food costs are next to nothing. Beans, tortillas, scraps of pork and chicken, and salty sauces. I respect the hustle but it's a stretch to call it Mexican food.

Your right Knowledge, finding authentic Mexican food in Medellin is a challenge. There is only one, named Chilaques, that used to be located in the Patio Bonito barrio, then moved to the Manilla barrio, and supposedly is now located somewhere in Laureles, and I haven't been there to confirm it's the same owner.

So what was so special about Chilaques. Well for starters they make all their tortillas by hand, they have carnitas and other pork dishes, they have dishes with mole sauces, along with chili verde sauces, and they make refried beans from scratch.

I have not encountered any other Mexican restaurant in Medellin that has dishes with mole sauces.

And what always gets me about the Mexican places in Medellin, is they seem to think Pineapple goes on tacos.

[Cam442]

It's definitely a buyer's market right now and lots of chicas doing last minute Christmas shopping and looking for some extra cash. My current rotation of girls know that I love BB everything and will send amigas my way. Sorry folks, please don't PM me for contacts, I'm just too selfish to share, plus it just takes one guy to fuck it all up for the rest of us, but best of luck to everyone!

I'm the same way LOL. Besides, I'm picky and like a certain type of chica. I'm planning to arrive in Medellin in March, so I'd love to buy you or any other senior member a beer.

[RiceRocket99]

Last year during the peak of the pandemic, I was in Medellin from Nov 2020 to Feb 2021. Daily curfews and weekend lookdowns were commonplace, but I still had a blast! I made the best of it and enjoyed the lockdowns with different girls and sometimes multiple girls. Being in Medellin for that long during those restrictive measures and still was able to have limitless fun, I knew I was ready to buy a place here and eventually make a permanent move.

Fast forward to Dec 2021, now that I have my own apartment and all the amenities (remember tussi makes the pussy juicy!) And so far, none of the curfews or lockdowns, and all the fat, ugly, lumpy, tatted up, low-quality chicas at my disposal (shout out to Captain Solo), it really feels like I'm living the Colombian Dream haha. Past couple days I had to reject so many chicas because even God had to rest on the 7th day, and many of them were enticing me with photos of their amigas that were all up for grabs (150-200 mil BB everything for multiple hours). I would give amigas 50 mil propina for chica introductions, and the new chicas would introduce me to their other amigas and it becomes a well-oiled sex machine cycle.

It's definitely a buyer's market right now and lots of chicas doing last minute Christmas shopping and looking for some extra cash. My current rotation of girls know that I love BB everything and will send amigas my way. Sorry folks, please don't PM me for contacts, I'm just too selfish to share, plus it just takes one guy to fuck it all up for the rest of us, but best of luck to everyone!

BTW, mind as well put my opinion out there. I have been to Tijuana numerous times and I love the HK scene. I also developed good list of SA contacts as well. It's a short 1. 5 hour flight and I have Global Entry so crossing the border is a piece of cake. I admit, they do have some of the hottest chicas. I was there in summer of 2020 when nothing else was open and I had a blast, spent at least 1 grand for the weekend partying it up, and loved every dollar of it haha. I had multiple and memorable BBFS sessions with mostly drunk chicas hehe, but I will still take Medellin over Tijuana any day of the week and thrice on Sunday. For me, it's not even a discussion, just my 2 cents. It's time to move on, and sorry for bringing it up again. And YES, Medellin is full of fat, ugly, lumpy, tatted up, low-quality chicas, so please don't come out here and let us enjoy them all! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone out there! Have fun and stay safe!

On a side note, I'm loving the exchange rate. Been getting exactly 4,001 pesos per dollar on Scotia Colpatria ATM with 900 mil transaction limit and 2. 7 million daily limit. And now that I have a Bancolombia account, I'm stashing extra pesos away. But watch it hit 4,100, then 4,200, and then I'll look stupid haha.

[Knowledge]

A machine gun? That made me laugh out loud because it's so crazy. That is the Mexico I know, anything you want you can get. Back to Medellin, I've been to Milagros a couple of times. I found it very mediocre and I have no plans to return. It's neither authentic nor on the level of the chain Mexican restaurants you find in the US. The past couple of years here there has been an explosion of low end taco "restaurants", especially in Laureles and Provenza. As best I can tell the core customer base are gringos and younger Colombians. It's a bit of a gold rush because the places make nice profits on heavy sales of alcoholic beverages and the food costs are next to nothing. Beans, tortillas, scraps of pork and chicken, and salty sauces. I respect the hustle but it's a stretch to call it Mexican food.

I will say that Tijuana is the only place where I had someone offer to sell me a machine gun. He was getting frustrated because I didn't want to buy anything, so he asked if I wanted a machine gun.

It was fun hanging out with you. That was a really good trip for me. And I agree, obviously, with your opinion of Medellin. I hope to head back in a few months.

For Mexican food in Medellin, try Milagros. They have a few locations. There's also a place in Parque Lleras and Laureles that does decent tacos. The name is Ajua. There's also Wajaca in Envigado. Not Mexican food, but I highly recommend Salpijugo, also in Envigado.

[Knowledge]

Thank you! This truth bomb is exactly what was needed.

The old guys who are truly bullshitting you about how pretty the girls in Tijuana really are, I have been to Tijuana more times than I can count. My brother was stationed in 29 Palms for many years and I would fly out to visit him and I would just camp down in Tijuana and enjoy the scenery. If you like short women with express-less faces who are always trying to hustle you, then Tijuana is the spot for you. It's quite entertaining to watch guys from the Mexico forum bounce over to the Colombia forum and throw shade on Colombian Women and Medellin. No one flies 6 hours from one coast to another coast in America, then another 3.5 hours down to Medellin, just to see grossly obese ugly women?

You have never heard me write about or mention Mexico or San Pedro Sula Honduras and I once stayed in both of those destinations. I once considered retiring to Honduras as it was only 2.5 hours away from Houston and my job allows me to move to anywhere and receive a great pay increase. But you never see me mention anything about Central America. Since visiting Colombia, I have no reason to mention Central America. You don't see me post as much in this forum, not because I am not getting as much action as I once did, why mention it you have Pulitzer Prize writers on the board who have never visited Medellin who can read the forum and cause chaos as if they have really been to Medellin, but as they say in my circles, it takes all kinds.

[Kafka]

I have the perfect solution. Those who think Mexico is better than Colombia should go to Mexico and never come back to Colombia. Seems like the best solution without arguing and trying to win that pointless argument.

Lets get back to all the great things about Medellin, the other posts are obvious in their intent.