Medellin Reports

[SlapShot10]

Centro is not a night time scene except for the strip clubs. They are what they are, you don't seem to enjoy that strip club environment. I understand where you are coming from because I don't like it either. By now you realize the casas close between 6 and 7 pm, basically as soon as it gets dark because, again, Centro is not a night time scene. The Metro is an alternative to your motorcycle and ubers or taxis that you may find convenient. I hope you find something enjoyable to do in Medellin.

Good idea! I always forget about the metro. I love the European / Asian public transportation systems, but I have never tried the MDE Metro. Is it fairly straight-forward at the stations, when it comes to purchasing a ticket / selecting a destination / etc.

[SlapShot10]

It seems to me that you don't like listening to latin music nor drinking and hanging out + you prefer the women to do the work of appoaching you, if that's the case then don't do anymore strip clubs, this isn't a centro issue this is just a personality issue. I can sit down for 1-2 hrs at a strip club with minimal contact with the women and enjoy myself getting drunk, listening to music and watching chicas dance and tipping them in the process and when I'm ready I go make my selection.

It sounds like you'd prefer facebook, pp, tinder or a platform similar to this from reading your post so I'd suggest that. Most of the guys staying at my hotel didn't even really visit the strip clubs often, they seemed to prefer bringing chicas back to their place either from Botero Plaza, Yakuza casa next door or from online so i assume you're similar to these guys and should try that route.

I can see where you would deduce that, but in reality, I love latin music, drinking, and hanging out. I guess, it was just the combination of being sober, no girls dancing, and really no vibe in Conejitas, at the time.

I appreciate all of the input. I will give Centro a try in the late afternoon. I haven't written it off, just yet.

Yesterday, I stopped by Jade Palace Spa, and had a selection of 4 masajistas. I chose Luna. She looked surprisingly much better when she shed her masseuse garb for her bra & panties. She was fun, and attentive. The massage table routine is a little interesting, but all-in-all, a decent massage and good service (for 160 k). There were 3 gringos waiting in the lobby as I was leaving, and 2 locals that probably had decided to not wait around. This was early-afternoon.

In the late-evening, I went to Hooters to watch the TNF game, and get dinner / beers. The bartender is worth the trip. Last time I saw her, she was waitressing. She has braces but a cute face and cartoon body. There is another server that looks like a f'ing peanut; just amazingly curvy, and a face like that social media chick Brittanya. After, I went to Bendito Seas for Ladies Night (40 k cover for men on Thursdays / open bar until 1 a). They also offered 20 k cover with no open bar. As a single, it's really not a great deal, as far as the alcohol. They serve piss-cup size beer, vodka, or rum, with an ice cube. The last two times I've gone, they have ran out of 1 or 2 of the options. If you go as a group, I would recommend getting a table. I think if you buy a bottle, you can get one. I don't know the pricing.

I left around 2 a, maybe, and decided to check out Gustos. I know, I know. Well, 20 k entry, but the talent was amazing. "25 k" for a beer, despite the receipt saying 22 k + impuesto that comes out to 24 k. So, that's a little bit of a turn-off, if you're a drinker. Anyhow, the first stunner quoted $250 (note the currency). I declined, and she gave attitude. The place was packed, and I'm sure some of the groups of gentlemen in there, on their short vacations, were more than happy to foot the bill. I'm wondering if La Isla or Fase II could have competed with the talent, for a Thursday night. I would guess not. I finally hit it off with a tall brunette with light eyes, and a beautiful face. She was skinny, although, later found out (as I would have bet, with a gun to my head) that she is a mother. No baby damage, but not as tight as she probably once was, in terms of her T&A. She quoted $200. She spoke decent English, so combined with my decent Spanish, we were able to establish as much of a client-provider connection as you could hope. In the end, shower, CBJ, GFE, TLN, 500 k. In my head, that's 10 pops at New Life, but. I like to mix it up.

Thursday was a good day, and has seemed to spark the fire that appeared dormant for a few days. I am here for just over a month, compared to my normal 5-7 day trip. So, maybe it was a little complacency in knowing I have plenty of time, but I was starting to worry myself. A pit stop at the blue door broke the streak, and Thursday has me back in the saddle.

In fact, I might just take a shower and hit Centro!

Much thanks to everyone for the shared info, and I want to specifically shout-out WorldTraveler69 for his map (s)! It's a life saver. I also used them in Bogota, on my maiden voyage, which was incredibly helpful.

Cheers.

[MMHikeus]

Many countries have made it a hassle or outright very difficult to buy a pre paid tourist sim. Is it easily available in Colombia, specially at Bogota and Medellin airports?

Yes, no ID required. About 10 mil pesos.

[Fun Luvr]

I was going to bring in some Vicky Secret I've read they like, any other small items they might like as gifts? Is there any way really to validate the quality of facebook chicas before booking?

Chocolates.

[Knowledge]

Centro is not a night time scene except for the strip clubs. They are what they are, you don't seem to enjoy that strip club environment. I understand where you are coming from because I don't like it either. By now you realize the casas close between 6 and 7 pm, basically as soon as it gets dark because, again, Centro is not a night time scene. The Metro is an alternative to your motorcycle and ubers or taxis that you may find convenient. I hope you find something enjoyable to do in Medellin.

I visited Centro, last night, with wide eyes and big dreams. Unfortunately, as usual (for me), it fell flat. As mentioned in my previous post / question, I intended to take my moto, but it was raining. I ordered an Uber, and it took forever to get there. It's always a tough decision because I want to have a few beers, but I also want to be safe, while also not wanting to sit in an uber / taxi for 40+ minutes, nor having to wait for one when I want to leave. Anyhow.

I arrived around 7 p, and decided to look for a beer, before going into Conejitas. I ventured to Avenida Cundinamarca (west of Veracruz / Plaza Botero). There are a handful of little bars & casinos, and it's a fairly grimy area, for the faint of heart. I loved it. I popped into Fonda why Hacienda La Cascada, which was packed full of locals, watching the Nacional game. There are plenty of SW on Avenida Cundinamarca, and I didn't feel too out of place (I am clearly gringo, and younger than most in those places). I had one beer, took in the scene, and then intended to go to another bar on that strip. I ended up just going to Conejitas. The smell in this particular area of Centro is God-awful, in some places. I can see how this area can be of little or no interest to some, but I like to mix it up..

[RudeBwoy100]

I visited Centro, last night, with wide eyes and big dreams. Unfortunately, as usual (for me), it fell flat. As mentioned in my previous post / question, I intended to take my moto, but it was raining. I ordered an Uber, and it took forever to get there. It's always a tough decision because I want to have a few beers, but I also want to be safe, while also not wanting to sit in an uber / taxi for 40+ minutes, nor having to wait for one when I want to leave. Anyhow.

I arrived around 7 p, and decided to look for a beer, before going into Conejitas. I ventured to Avenida Cundinamarca (west of Veracruz / Plaza Botero). There are a handful of little bars & casinos, and it's a fairly grimy area, for the faint of heart. I loved it. I popped into Fonda why Hacienda La Cascada, which was packed full of locals, watching the Nacional game. There are plenty of SW on Avenida Cundinamarca, and I didn't feel too out of place (I am clearly gringo, and younger than most in those places). I had one beer, took in the scene, and then intended to go to another bar on that strip. I ended up just going to Conejitas. The smell in this particular area of Centro is God-awful, in some places. I can see how this area can be of little or no interest to some, but I like to mix it up.

Conejitas had maybe 20 girls working / visible. No one was dancing, at the time. I sat for about 10 minutes, receiving "the look" from a couple of the girls. The others were either at tables, drinking with customers, playing on their phones, or just utterly non-present. None of the servers came over to my table. I left. I walked up the block to Grill Nueva Avenida, which was just as terrible as last time I stopped by. I took another lap of Botero / Veracruz, and saw a couple of good-looking darker girls. However, as a Centro rookie, I wasn't really in the mood to learn-on-the-go, as far as hotels, prices, etc. , despite having a general idea from the forum. Eventually, I made my way to Barra Ejecutiva, where they had the Nacional game on the huge projector screen. There were only a few customers, and they were all situated facing the screen. I ordered a beer, and then left when they said 15 k for a light beer. I then checked out Maracaibo, which was a sad vibe. Finally, I went to punto.com, but apparently just after closing time.

Thus, my Centro experience was exactly like the last time I tried a night out there. I don't know if I am just missing out on some little nooks and crannies, going at the wrong time, or what. I genuinely don't feel like it's my attitude, because I'm not trying to prove any other forum members wrong, or save money, etc. I think New Life is probably going to be my first stop, any future time I decide to go to Centro, so that the night is not completely a loss. I guess, in my opinion, comparing Centro MDE to Santa Fe BOG is just not even close to the same. Now, I have only been to Sante Fe once, and while it is even dirtier than the Veracruz area, with places equally as bad as Centro, I did have a fantastic time in what I think was Troya Nightlcub. So, maybe I am subconsciously comparing the two.

I would love to hear what others think about my approach, timing, etc.

On a side note, I got a 300 offer from an 18 yo looker on Tinder. She stuck to her guns when I said that price is fine, but the one hour time limit is not. I have yet to check out La Isla or Luna Lunera, but maybe spending more for the sure thing is more my style than Centro. I am going to check out Jade Salon Spa, today, which didn't have a great selection last time I stopped by. Tonight is ladies night at a couple places in Parque Lleras, and I wonder how the protests / recent pay-day will affect the crowds, tonight.

I went to New Life on Monday afternoon, and there were two 6+ types. I took J / Yulieta who had baby damage but was very personable and GFE.

It seems to me that you don't like listening to latin music nor drinking and hanging out + you prefer the women to do the work of appoaching you, if that's the case then don't do anymore strip clubs, this isn't a centro issue this is just a personality issue. I can sit down for 1-2 hrs at a strip club with minimal contact with the women and enjoy myself getting drunk, listening to music and watching chicas dance and tipping them in the process and when I'm ready I go make my selection.

It sounds like you'd prefer facebook, pp, tinder or a platform similar to this from reading your post so I'd suggest that. Most of the guys staying at my hotel didn't even really visit the strip clubs often, they seemed to prefer bringing chicas back to their place either from Botero Plaza, Yakuza casa next door or from online so i assume you're similar to these guys and should try that route.

[BlueBudgie]

I was going to bring in some Vicky Secret I've read they like, any other small items they might like as gifts? Is there any way really to validate the quality of facebook chicas before booking?

[Nounce]

I visited Centro, last night, with wide eyes and big dreams. Unfortunately, as usual (for me), it fell flat.

If you are looking for street girls, you can try to get there before 5 PM. You don't have to move around too much, just find a spot to station yourself to observe. For the first time, let the girl take you to the short time room. A mistake won't cost too much.

To me, casa is more of a day time activity. I usually don't go to the bar before 9 pm.

If you don't like El Centrol after a few times, it just mean you have different taste.

I agree with you about Santa Fe but the setup is different.

[Gmanifestoo]

Hey mates,

Long time lurker, first post here.

I've been mongering all over western europe, mainstays being lisbon and barcelona. The SW's are alright there, they get the job done for $30 euros.

Brothel girls can be drop dead gorgeous, I can't resist going downstairs on them / kissing if they're hot enough. It's almost a given if I find them on the escort sites over there, running about $60-80 a pop for 9/10 18 year olds full service for a hh. The dream right.

Luckily I've never caught anything after dozens of times.

I've gone back a few hundred pages on the Medellin thread to be prepared for my trip, and my question is that of cleanliness.

I would assume that you guys don't go down on / tongue kiss the street walkers that go for about 30 k COP right? Too grimey? I wouldn't unless maybe I'm there at 8 AM.

How "clean" would the brothel girls be? Or the ones on the escort sites like: https://co.mileroticos.com/escorts/antioquia/medellin/ that charge 50 k COP and up? Kissing the norm?

I'm thinking tinder / facebook girls should be good to go, especially if they charge 100 k COP and up.

I understand this can vary from person to person, just wondering on the overall sentiment on STI's and such with colombian women, I know it's always a dance with the devil.

Thanks for your time gents.

Michael M.

[Oterri]

Many countries have made it a hassle or outright very difficult to buy a pre paid tourist sim. Is it easily available in Colombia, specially at Bogota and Medellin airports?

[Surfer500]

I visited Centro, last night, with wide eyes and big dreams. Unfortunately, as usual (for me), it fell flat. As mentioned in my previous post / question, I intended to take my moto, but it was raining. I ordered an Uber, and it took forever to get there. It's always a tough decision because I want to have a few beers, but I also want to be safe, while also not wanting to sit in an uber / taxi for 40+ minutes, nor having to wait for one when I want to leave. Anyhow.

I arrived around 7 p, and decided to look for a beer, before going into Conejitas. I ventured to Avenida Cundinamarca (west of Veracruz / Plaza Botero). There are a handful of little bars & casinos, and it's a fairly grimy area, for the faint of heart. I loved it. I popped into Fonda why Hacienda La Cascada, which was packed full of locals, watching the Nacional game. There are plenty of SW on Avenida Cundinamarca, and I didn't feel too out of place (I am clearly gringo, and younger than most in those places). I had one beer, took in the scene, and then intended to go to another bar on that strip. I ended up just going to Conejitas. The smell in this particular area of Centro is God-awful, in some places. I can see how this area can be of little or no interest to some, but I like to mix it up..

Nice report, and a couple observations / thoughts. I'm not a bar guy, and having been to the Santa Fe area only once in Bogota, one of the differences I noticed, is that there is no SW scene immediately adjacent to the Santa Fe area like in Medellin.

With that being said, there have been numerous posts about the SW's in El Centro, specifically in the Botero Plaza area. Next time your around, I suggest you visit this area, specifically the intersection of Carrea / Calle 52 at 4 PM in the afternoon versus after 7 PM. For many of the SW's, most of them are mothers just trying to make money to get by, and a lot of them get the hell out of there by 7 PM in the evening. Pricing can range from 20 K to 35 K for the SW's, and the hotels can cost anywhere from 5 K to 22 K. With the pricing ranges I have given you, your learning curve is over, and your not going to go broke.

Try the place out within the time frame I've suggested, and perhaps you will have a positive experience to post.

[Surfer500]

From what I have heard, alcohol sales are only suspended until midnight on Thursday, and does not include any additional days in Medellin, that's what a cab driver told me yesterday. And as of 7 AM on Thursday morning, it's very quiet in Poblado, almost like a Sunday here with very little traffic on the streets.

Went to El Centro on Thursday and traveled there by the Metro at 11 AM in the morning. There was increased police presence at the Poblado, Estadio, and Parque Berrio stations and I suspect at all the other Metro Stations. More police with guns, etc. And I saw some random searches of peoples backpacks. While riding the Metro in the morning from San Antonio to Laureles I noticed protesters marching along one street, I saw a few roads shut down by the police, and lots of police on motorcycles. I also saw protesters in the Cisneros area in front of a government building as well. Also noticed very few people out and about including very few cars, taxis, trucks out on the streets while traveling on the Metro. When I arrived in El Centro, all of the bars on the backside of the Church were closed, but there were a few girls out working in front of the stairs to the short time Hotels. Typically at 11:30 AM its slow in El Centro, but the walkway area between the Museum and Carrea / Calle 52 seemed to have the same amount of girls out that I have seen at that time of day. I lucked out today because one of my favorites was out when I arrived so I didn't have to spend a lot of time there, and immediately took her upstairs, however I'm planning on going back at 5 PM.

Given the dire straits the Venezuelans are in, I am sure there will be plenty of them out this evening. I have no idea about what was happening in any other parts of the City, except what I observed in Parque Berrio and traveling on the Metro.

[SlapShot10]

I visited Centro, last night, with wide eyes and big dreams. Unfortunately, as usual (for me), it fell flat. As mentioned in my previous post / question, I intended to take my moto, but it was raining. I ordered an Uber, and it took forever to get there. It's always a tough decision because I want to have a few beers, but I also want to be safe, while also not wanting to sit in an uber / taxi for 40+ minutes, nor having to wait for one when I want to leave. Anyhow.

I arrived around 7 p, and decided to look for a beer, before going into Conejitas. I ventured to Avenida Cundinamarca (west of Veracruz / Plaza Botero). There are a handful of little bars & casinos, and it's a fairly grimy area, for the faint of heart. I loved it. I popped into Fonda why Hacienda La Cascada, which was packed full of locals, watching the Nacional game. There are plenty of SW on Avenida Cundinamarca, and I didn't feel too out of place (I am clearly gringo, and younger than most in those places). I had one beer, took in the scene, and then intended to go to another bar on that strip. I ended up just going to Conejitas. The smell in this particular area of Centro is God-awful, in some places. I can see how this area can be of little or no interest to some, but I like to mix it up.

Conejitas had maybe 20 girls working / visible. No one was dancing, at the time. I sat for about 10 minutes, receiving "the look" from a couple of the girls. The others were either at tables, drinking with customers, playing on their phones, or just utterly non-present. None of the servers came over to my table. I left. I walked up the block to Grill Nueva Avenida, which was just as terrible as last time I stopped by. I took another lap of Botero / Veracruz, and saw a couple of good-looking darker girls. However, as a Centro rookie, I wasn't really in the mood to learn-on-the-go, as far as hotels, prices, etc. , despite having a general idea from the forum. Eventually, I made my way to Barra Ejecutiva, where they had the Nacional game on the huge projector screen. There were only a few customers, and they were all situated facing the screen. I ordered a beer, and then left when they said 15 k for a light beer. I then checked out Maracaibo, which was a sad vibe. Finally, I went to punto.com, but apparently just after closing time.

Thus, my Centro experience was exactly like the last time I tried a night out there. I don't know if I am just missing out on some little nooks and crannies, going at the wrong time, or what. I genuinely don't feel like it's my attitude, because I'm not trying to prove any other forum members wrong, or save money, etc. I think New Life is probably going to be my first stop, any future time I decide to go to Centro, so that the night is not completely a loss. I guess, in my opinion, comparing Centro MDE to Santa Fe BOG is just not even close to the same. Now, I have only been to Sante Fe once, and while it is even dirtier than the Veracruz area, with places equally as bad as Centro, I did have a fantastic time in what I think was Troya Nightlcub. So, maybe I am subconsciously comparing the two.

I would love to hear what others think about my approach, timing, etc.

On a side note, I got a 300 offer from an 18 yo looker on Tinder. She stuck to her guns when I said that price is fine, but the one hour time limit is not. I have yet to check out La Isla or Luna Lunera, but maybe spending more for the sure thing is more my style than Centro. I am going to check out Jade Salon Spa, today, which didn't have a great selection last time I stopped by. Tonight is ladies night at a couple places in Parque Lleras, and I wonder how the protests / recent pay-day will affect the crowds, tonight.

I went to New Life on Monday afternoon, and there were two 6+ types. I took J / Yulieta who had baby damage but was very personable and GFE.

[ChuchoLoco]

Thanks man, Will definitely check it out!

Definitely do it. It's one of the best things you can do to experience Colombian life as they do and have a great time. I sat in the student section which was ok one time but wouldn't suggest it and will sit somewhere else next time. They have a blast and it's an experience watching them dance and sing fight songs non stop. But the line to get in that section is long and slow due to super security and checkpoints.

Glad to see others getting down and enjoying Colombian life in this way! You are in for a great time!

P.S. even with 3 checkpoints which included frisking, they still manage to get Sister Mary into the stadium.

[Surfer500]

Think it could extend into Friday? I fly into Rio Negro at 3 PM however am staying in Poblado my first 4 nights. I tried San Peters with links provided in here however all the good high floors booked.

Ty,

Davis.

From what I have heard, alcohol sales are only suspended until midnight on Thursday, and does not include any additional days in Medellin, that's what a cab driver told me yesterday. And as of 7 AM on Thursday morning, it's very quiet in Poblado, almost like a Sunday here with very little traffic on the streets.