Medellin Reports

[Eszpresszo]

But I would advise against staying in the center; other BMs find it tolerable.

Why? The majority of the action is in Centro. What other neighborhood can you stay in where there is so much action within walking distance if you are staying in the right place? What did find you "intolerable" about it, personally?

[Combo]

I just got back and I'm planning a return in the near future. I could use a little advice to make for an even more perfect experience on my next outing.

1. While I was happy with my hotel room in Laureles, I wasn't overly thrilled about the particular location in Laureles. It was okay, but a little touristy. I stayed at Inntu Hotel on Circular 73 if that means anything. The main thing I disliked was a lack of "good" restaurant options nearby. The area is crowded with restaurants and tourists, but the restaurants are mostly touristy and are mostly Mexican, Italian or American. It seems Colombians love pasta and hamburgers. I do too, but not in Colombia. Is there a less touristy section in Laureles to stay or perhaps Envigado close to restaurants and shops? However, compared to Poblado, Laureles was far superior in terms of tourists.

2. I've never been to Cali. Is a side trip for a few days to a week worth it? I hear mixed things about Cali.

Medellin is loaded with Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Peruvian, American etc restaurants because a lot of people aren't huge fans of the native Colombian food. IMO it can be very satisfying (e. G. Bandeja Paisa), but it's not fine cuisine.

I love Cali. As the other poster said, it's much easier to find non-pros than in Medellin. And if you're into dancing (Salsa, Afro-Cuban), you will love it. Provided you're staying more than a few days, you can immerse yourself in the scene and you will meet lots of non-pros. Weather-wise it's hotter than Medellin, but not as hot as Cartagena.

[JjWalker03]

Hey guys,

So I'll be returning to Medellin. Plan on returning to New Life, Aiffe and the Maracaibo Bar. Is there any other casas that you would recommend? Any strip clubs? Anything in general? Like the 18-22, since I'm young myself. Also the street areas? What street are they? Would greatly appreciate. Trying to write a great report when I come back.

[Fun Luvr]

1. While I was happy with my hotel room in Laureles, I wasn't overly thrilled about the particular location in Laureles. It was okay, but a little touristy. I stayed at Inntu Hotel on Circular 73 if that means anything. The main thing I disliked was a lack of "good" restaurant options nearby. The area is crowded with restaurants and tourists, but the restaurants are mostly touristy and are mostly Mexican, Italian or American. It seems Colombians love pasta and hamburgers. I do too, but not in Colombia. Is there a less touristy section in Laureles to stay or perhaps Envigado close to restaurants and shops? However, compared to Poblado, Laureles was far superior in terms of tourists.

It sounds like you found the restaurants near the First and Second Parks of Laureles. If you go a little further out, near the Floresta Metro station, you will find many local restaurants. You will not see many tourists. You are also close to the metro, so you can get to other areas easily. Uber is readily available there. I have stayed in a couple of airbnb apartments in that area.

[Mr Enternational]

Did you make it clear that you were asking not only about the host's policy but also about the building's policy? At least one guy has reported here before that he had an ok from the host but still could not take a girl to his room because of the building's policy.

Here's a free multi-million idea for someone. Start a web site called HobbyingBnb. Accommodations for Mongerers.

That is actually a terrible idea. As you yourself alluded to the building's policy. No neighbors anywhere want hookers paraded in and out of their building. For this main reason airbnb has been banned by the govt in Thailand and in most cultures where prostitution is tolerated locals use love motels.

[DramaFree11]

I just got back and I'm planning a return in the near future. I could use a little advice to make for an even more perfect experience on my next outing.

1. While I was happy with my hotel room in Laureles, I wasn't overly thrilled about the particular location in Laureles. It was okay, but a little touristy. I stayed at Inntu Hotel on Circular 73 if that means anything. The main thing I disliked was a lack of "good" restaurant options nearby. The area is crowded with restaurants and tourists, but the restaurants are mostly touristy and are mostly Mexican, Italian or American. It seems Colombians love pasta and hamburgers. I do too, but not in Colombia. Is there a less touristy section in Laureles to stay or perhaps Envigado close to restaurants and shops? However, compared to Poblado, Laureles was far superior in terms of tourists.

2. I've never been to Cali. Is a side trip for a few days to a week worth it? I hear mixed things about Cali.

I lived in Colombia for 3 months, not sure what was worse the food or the service, it was so bad, even in the good restaurants Girls not bad, but not for me prefer Russia or Mexico.

[Kelso1]

I just got back and I'm planning a return in the near future. I could use a little advice to make for an even more perfect experience on my next outing.

1. While I was happy with my hotel room in Laureles, I wasn't overly thrilled about the particular location in Laureles. It was okay, but a little touristy. I stayed at Inntu Hotel on Circular 73 if that means anything. The main thing I disliked was a lack of "good" restaurant options nearby. The area is crowded with restaurants and tourists, but the restaurants are mostly touristy and are mostly Mexican, Italian or American. It seems Colombians love pasta and hamburgers. I do too, but not in Colombia. Is there a less touristy section in Laureles to stay or perhaps Envigado close to restaurants and shops? However, compared to Poblado, Laureles was far superior in terms of tourists.

2. I've never been to Cali. Is a side trip for a few days to a week worth it? I hear mixed things about Cali.

It is hot as hell in Cali, but one of the best places to find non pros. I mean real non pros. If you can dance you can really do good there. Some Spanish is needed to really hit the jackpot. I have been there twice, and both times I did well there almost without trying.

As far as mongering things are very spread out, but many, many good options.

[Alliwantislove]

. . . I have also contacted all Airbnb hosts to make sure it's ok to have overnight guests. . . .

Did you make it clear that you were asking not only about the host's policy but also about the building's policy? At least one guy has reported here before that he had an ok from the host but still could not take a girl to his room because of the building's policy.

Here's a free multi-million idea for someone. Start a web site called HobbyingBnb. Accommodations for Mongerers.

Bob.

[Jooks]

I just got back and I'm planning a return in the near future. I could use a little advice to make for an even more perfect experience on my next outing.

1. While I was happy with my hotel room in Laureles, I wasn't overly thrilled about the particular location in Laureles. It was okay, but a little touristy. I stayed at Inntu Hotel on Circular 73 if that means anything. The main thing I disliked was a lack of "good" restaurant options nearby. The area is crowded with restaurants and tourists, but the restaurants are mostly touristy and are mostly Mexican, Italian or American. It seems Colombians love pasta and hamburgers. I do too, but not in Colombia. Is there a less touristy section in Laureles to stay or perhaps Envigado close to restaurants and shops? However, compared to Poblado, Laureles was far superior in terms of tourists.

2. I've never been to Cali. Is a side trip for a few days to a week worth it? I hear mixed things about Cali.

[StripperMan]

Likely majority of them would come from the north of the city that is from areas even worse than the city center. It's even cheaper to send them home by taxi. But I would advise against staying in the center; other BMs find it tolerable.

Nice call on that many of these girls will be from areas worse than Centro. Throughout much of the day I've reached out to about a half dozen of my FB girls, and frankly asked if they would have a problem with going there. Not one has. So I'm going to rest assured I don't need to worry about this.

So I've got confirmation from all 3 Airbnb hosts that guests are no problem. I can work with building security to help check the girls ID's to make sure they are of age. I guess I can now focus on the other stuff like scams, or getting drugged, or just dealing with poor sexual performers. I'the like to think that Facebook will have a relatively low percentage of scam artists & thieves?

I think that because you can take a look at their FB profiles going back years that often include photos with family, etc. And that this gives you much more info about the girl than a Tinder page or certainly photosprepagos page. I'm sure scams occur on FB as well. I'the like to know what negative experiences others have had.

[Questner]

Well I've begun my homework on Facebook girls. I've read this section on Medellin going back a year, and have an excellent idea of prices vs. Time, quality, & quantity. I've actually built a small list of girls ready to come over to my place. I plan to stay at an Airbnb the entire trip. I have also contacted all Airbnb hosts to make sure it's ok to have overnight guests. As I prepare to book my Airbnb's, I'm concerned that some may be located where Facebook girls won't go?

A few of the Airbnb's are only about 1 km from Bar Maracaibo on Calle 53. Will I encounter a large section of Facebook girls who will say, "Sorry, I don't go there."

These particular Airbnb's are pretty nice. So I'll be able to forward the girl photos to help assuage any fears. I'm just worried the girls in Medellin will see this area like the girls in Bogota see the Santa Fe district.

I hope I'm just overthinking this, but I'the hate to book in this area, and then have to go rent a love motel somewhere because a good chunk of FB girls won't go there.

Likely majority of them would come from the north of the city that is from areas even worse than the city center. It's even cheaper to send them home by taxi. But I would advise against staying in the center; other BMs find it tolerable.

[SlapShot10]

Gents,

Exercise caution with your reports. Unfortunately, I just found out there is a rat among us, in the MDE forum. A girl that I would definitely repeat is pissed about photos that I posted (I can certainly understand, but in my twisted mind, I would also think it has helped her business).

I truly appreciate all of the reports, but I for one, will probably no longer be posting.

[Chicafan]

For my first week, I stayed at an Airbnb in Poblado, Soul. The guy I dealt with was an asshole, though he was a super host. It's a decent building, but I had lots of issues with the apartment. It's also not near anything within walking distance except a supermarket.

I imagine that is a drawback of many view apartments with a pool- they are not convenient or located on a busy street and hard to get to and from. I thought about staying there and management said bringing girls would not be a problem it was just that I like to be close to Ave Poblado, La 70, or Parque Poblado without being above Ave Poblado in Lleres. I like to walk out the door and be close to whatever I need. It is kind of difficult to need a cab every time I leave the building.

Parque Lleras at night completely grossed me out. It's full of drunken Americans, ear-deafening reggaetand and hamburger and pizza places. And what appeared to be overpriced prostitutes. I couldn't escape fast enough.

Yeah, it's nothing special is it? The last thing I want in Colombia are loud, obnoxious Americans.

[StripperMan]

Well I've begun my homework on Facebook girls. I've read this section on Medellin going back a year, and have an excellent idea of prices vs. Time, quality, & quantity. I've actually built a small list of girls ready to come over to my place. I plan to stay at an Airbnb the entire trip. I have also contacted all Airbnb hosts to make sure it's ok to have overnight guests. As I prepare to book my Airbnb's, I'm concerned that some may be located where Facebook girls won't go?

A few of the Airbnb's are only about 1 km from Bar Maracaibo on Calle 53. Will I encounter a large section of Facebook girls who will say, "Sorry, I don't go there."

These particular Airbnb's are pretty nice. So I'll be able to forward the girl photos to help assuage any fears. I'm just worried the girls in Medellin will see this area like the girls in Bogota see the Santa Fe district.

I hope I'm just overthinking this, but I'the hate to book in this area, and then have to go rent a love motel somewhere because a good chunk of FB girls won't go there.

[Jooks]

I was actually planing to stay there since the apartment looked really good on the pictures. What was so bad about the guy? And were chicas allowed, guards etc?

The apartments are managed by a management company. Except for my apartment which was owned by the super host. It got confusing because the host used some of the services of the management company. I never saw him and I don't think he was even in the area. I'm only mentioning this because the management company was great and the experience would have been a disaster without them. Problems with Internet, cable TV and lots of things missing like towels. I'm fairly certain these problems were specific to my host and apartment. If you're going to stay there, go through the management company.

I can only tell you about my apartment since I did not see the other apartments. I was told by management that it was one of the best apartments. I found the furnishings to be passable but on the cheap side. It's a decent place though. However, the location is out of the way and not close to much of anything. Taxi drivers (including Uber) had trouble finding it since it is relatively new. On the plus side, it is only about 1 km to Provenza, a semi-touristy area but nice. I went for my morning run there and back.

There was absolutely no problem with having chicas over. The front desk was 24/7 and all spoke English. Most of the time, no ID was even asked for. Personally, the area is not for me, but I wouldn't let my experience dissuade you. The problems were seemingly specific to the host.