Medellin Reports

[JjBee62]

His mindset is his business. Like I said, bless him and wish Osteo the best. The point of my post is, members don't need to write about every fucked up self destructive thing they do and post it on the forum for every John, Joe, and Mike to read. Then the readers go down there and act in a similar manner. Eventually its going to have an impact on our travels to the city of Eternal Spring. Osteo seems like a tough guy to say the least, I am sure he could careless about one members suggestion, and I apologize if it seemed like I singled him out to make my point.

I have several reasons why I disagree.

1. A blister is worth 1000 words. No that's not a typo. It doesn't matter how many times you tell someone they're going to get burned, they won't listen until they get that first blister. People doing inadvisable things and dealing with the consequences is helpful for others.

2. Equal opportunity. I don't recall you suggesting people don't post about BBFS, other drug use, using testosterone shots, or any of the other potentially risky behaviors. Osteo has as much right as all of us to screw up.

3. Those posts are more useful than many. How much useful information is in one of the "had one of my non-pros come over last night, fucked for 5 hours and she didn't ask for anything?" Too many of the posts boil down to "Worship me because I got laid." While his posts also contain that, there are also lessons to be learned.

[ClownDays]

I just ordered that exact phone. So do you buy a sim card in the states, do you just register it under a different name? Did you have to go to a phone store for this, or can you buy it at a Walmart or something?

Back in college I used to buy burner phones from CVS little virgin mobile flip phones. This is a lot more complex haha!

Claro has like 50% of the market in Colombia, so that's your best option. Take a look around the Airport, you might be able to find a kiosk where they can set you up, or the gift shop might be able to do it, otherwise you'll just have to go to any shopping mall and visit one of their stores. You're going to need to show your passport and give them address to register the SIM card- your hotel or Airbnb will work.

What you actually need is just the mobile internet and a phone number to bind some services to. Any communication you're going to be doing in Colombia will be through WhatsApp (at least most of it). You can just setup a Google Voice or some other VOIP service provider that will give you a phone number and setup your WhatsApp to use that number. It will give you an extra layer of privacy.

[CummingMan]

What's the guest policy at dam Carlton? Are they a real pain about it?

[ColomboAnthony]

You have to buy a sim card from one of the carriers in Colombia. I think Claro and Tigo are the largest carriers. Ask them to register your phone when you buy the sim card. Take a copy of your passport with you when you go to buy the card. Some people have posted ways to buy a cell service here in the US that works internationally, but I don't have any experience with those. If you plan to buy a phone in the US, I recommend you look on Ebay. I bought one like this and it works fine in Medellin: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174373371985.

Be careful picking up chicas around Parque Lleras. Do not pay more than 250,000 COP even for the best looking ones. Don't leave any valuables where a chica can get to them. One from Parque Lleras stole my eyeglasses, of all things. The eyeglasses were old and not worth much. Even the case was cloth.

It is usually best to use ATM's to get cash. If your card issuer charges too much in fees, exchange dollars at a cambio. You can search the internet for "Money exchanges Medellin" to check their websites for their exchange rate. Check xe.com for the current exchange rate and use that as a guide. At the cambios, you should receive within 100 COP of the current rate.

I just ordered that exact phone. So do you buy a sim card in the states, do you just register it under a different name? Did you have to go to a phone store for this, or can you buy it at a Walmart or something?

Back in college I used to buy burner phones from CVS little virgin mobile flip phones. This is a lot more complex haha!

[JustTK]

An anti-American is highly unlikely. Both the left and right are keen to deal with America, albeit in different ways.
Guys on the right like Duque favor the large corporations of the US and other wealthy countries. They have consistently given multinational industrial companies a free hand to exploit land and natural resources.

Good to see someone talking sense here. The issue is that a country is labelled as "anti-American" by the US govt and in the US media if they stop allowing USA companies that free hand to plunder all the resources. Just look around the world. Every country that is rich in resources around the world is either a US-sychophant or an enemy of the state. If Colombia were to elect Petro as the next president, he would need to walk a fine line not to upset the apple cart. His party is called "Humane Colombia". Sounds like trouble brewing to me. How dare he put the needs of the people before the needs of the wealthy?

Right, time to get back to playing my new fave game, Mafia City. Haha.

[Balboa]

Well if a guy similar to Chavez in Venezuela gets elected I don't see things boding well for tourism, but that's just my opinion.

And a lot of the voters are sick of Duque of the right who can't run again, so there's a good chance somebody from the left might be elected.

Surf makes a great point.

Venezuela was rockin' back in the day.

Similar to Colombia today actually.

I had an apartment in downtown Caracas.

To me it was the best place on earth, for girls and fun.

Then along came Chavez, and the place went to shit.

Anti-American, economic disaster, high crime, etc.

I had to literally run out of there.

[ColomboAnthony]

You have to buy a sim card from one of the carriers in Colombia. I think Claro and Tigo are the largest carriers. Ask them to register your phone when you buy the sim card. Take a copy of your passport with you when you go to buy the card. Some people have posted ways to buy a cell service here in the US that works internationally, but I don't have any experience with those. If you plan to buy a phone in the US, I recommend you look on Ebay. I bought one like this and it works fine in Medellin: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174373371985.

Be careful picking up chicas around Parque Lleras. Do not pay more than 250,000 COP even for the best looking ones. Don't leave any valuables where a chica can get to them. One from Parque Lleras stole my eyeglasses, of all things. The eyeglasses were old and not worth much. Even the case was cloth.

It is usually best to use ATM's to get cash. If your card issuer charges too much in fees, exchange dollars at a cambio. You can search the internet for "Money exchanges Medellin" to check their websites for their exchange rate. Check xe.com for the current exchange rate and use that as a guide. At the cambios, you should receive within 100 COP of the current rate.

Thanks man! My biggest issue so far is worrying about my phone coverage. I fly out 10/31, was going to buy a phone next week for the trip. Good id3 a, I will definitely lock everything up. Do not want anyone snagging my raybans haha.

I was just going to bring usd and convert somewhere there. Is that a ok idea?

[Fun Luvr]

So I just go to say bestbuy in the states, buy a unlocked GSM phone, then when I get there it will work? I read online needing to buy a prepaid claro simcard or something?

Any other advice for a first timer in Medellin?

You have to buy a sim card from one of the carriers in Colombia. I think Claro and Tigo are the largest carriers. Ask them to register your phone when you buy the sim card. Take a copy of your passport with you when you go to buy the card. Some people have posted ways to buy a cell service here in the US that works internationally, but I don't have any experience with those. If you plan to buy a phone in the US, I recommend you look on Ebay. I bought one like this and it works fine in Medellin: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174373371985.

Be careful picking up chicas around Parque Lleras. Do not pay more than 250,000 COP even for the best looking ones. Don't leave any valuables where a chica can get to them. One from Parque Lleras stole my eyeglasses, of all things. The eyeglasses were old and not worth much. Even the case was cloth.

It is usually best to use ATM's to get cash. If your card issuer charges too much in fees, exchange dollars at a cambio. You can search the internet for "Money exchanges Medellin" to check their websites for their exchange rate. Check xe.com for the current exchange rate and use that as a guide. At the cambios, you should receive within 100 COP of the current rate.

[JustTK]

What are chances of finding a finding a wingman for first day orientation (tour of cases in centro) if I am staying in Mansion?
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I usually go thru one time per week these days. We could make a plan. And my Ingles es ok, I zink.

When do you arrive and when do you want to go thru?

[LoveItHere69]

Does anyone know the two girls on the left in this video?
https://youtu.be/Nptkz8K9A18

They are in the thumbnail, also at 2:01.

I saw her the other day and when I saw her ass I remembered the other problem huge reason I never went with her. I hate ass implants. They look so damn stupid.

[ColomboAnthony]

I don't think you can buy a prepaid phone at the airport. If you have an unlocked GSM phone that works in the US, it should work in Medellin.

My suggestion is to visit the Mansion bar one evening and see for yourself if you think the atmosphere is worth the higher price for a room that is not up to the standards of most good hotels. You have to pay an entrance fee at the bar.

So I just go to say bestbuy in the states, buy a unlocked GSM phone, then when I get there it will work? I read online needing to buy a prepaid claro simcard or something?

That is good yo know about the mansion, I thought I had to rent a room to come in. Wanted to scope it out. I am staying at Duparc, which I think is close.

Any other advice for a first timer in Medellin?

This board has been great. I will definitely post a in depth report!

[Margaya]

Gents,

What are chances of finding a finding a wingman for first day orientation (tour of cases in centro) if I am staying in Mansion?

If anyone has any recommendations for an English speaking wingman who can give me a hand for couple of hours to understand the physical lay of land in El Centro casas, please PM me. Thank you.

[JustTK]

It's obvious that you have a chip on your shoulder when it comes to Americans, with this "USAns" nonsense.
Sadly some people are stupid, with a higher ratio of the same among mongers for whatever reason. One should expect the stupidity to be demonstrated.

Thanks for proving my point. Case closed.

[TijTraveler]

I know I can't get everything, but I want to get the best I can. 7 and up in looks are fine. I'll pay more for better service (BBBJ for example).

I've read the forum and have heard of New Life and Zandalay.

Are there clubs similar to HK in Tijuana? I read about La Isla, but any other options?

Any other recommendations? Hablo espanol. Thanks!

[LoveItHere69]

The Real, the closest El Central Love Motel to the front door of the Veracruz Church. Between the three, the Zona Rosa, the Premiere, and the Real, the Real is the busiest and the most professional. And fun. I haven't found a girl behind the desk or a maid in the Real yet, who won't flirt.

Stayed at Botero Real for 2.5 months before I went on a trip and then they changed it to short time only. Place is taking a beating with so many people. Had the best room in Centro. Don't believe me. If the room #201 is clean and available or waiting to be cleaned, walk in and look out the large window I had. You can see everything. Some idiot will comment that the view from the Premier Plaza balcony is just as good. Nope. I did not have to share my view. I did not have to leave my room. I could watch the parade brushing my teeth, shaving, in the middle of the night to pee, etc.

Two receptionists. One is hot but married. The other is pretty and I have seen her with a hotel customer in the past. She flirts too much with me and I am sure I could have her but not my type. The oriental eyed cleaning girl is pregnant. There is a really light colored girl with black features that is also hot that I do not know. Sadly, the hot receptionist and the two cleaning girls I find hot will not go with me. They know how many girls I would take when I was there and now when I visit with my temporary 30 minute girlfriends. I do not think they will go with anyone to be honest. I think there is only one girl there that will not flirt. I had fun staying there. Now all the other hotels are ruined for me.

Side note of some interest. There is a group of guys that own Botero Real. Walk down the alley way on the side of the church. Turn left at the casino and the first short time hotel they own that too. Did not know that until the owner said Hello, to me when I took a girl there and he was in the office. Always good to know the owner of the hotel in case a problem arises. They also own the hotel as you leave the park near Nutribara Hotel following the metro, on the left with the huge balcony. One of the owners showed it to me but it was dirty with cockroaches.