Medellin Reports

[JjBee62]

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question because it seems so simple to me. The policy is no more than 180 days per calendar year. I often come for a month or two then go home for a couple weeks or three and come back for another month or two. All that matters is no more than 180 total days per year in country. What am I missing here?

You understood it. The limit is 180 days per calendar year, although they only give 90 days for each entry. Every time you enter the country you have 90 days, unless 90 days will put you over 180. However, I don't know how closely they look at that. It's possible you're entrance stamp will give you more days than you can legally stay (for guys who spend a lot of time in Colombia).

If you want to maximize your stay, without applying for the 90 day extension, you just need to go to any other country for a day or more. Once you reenter you have another 90 days. Again, watch for the cumulative total. There is a fine for overstaying.

I do know that the math doesn't always work out. I entered for 90 days, extended for 90 days and then got a 6 month student visa, which expired 371 days after I originally entered.

[Kavin76]

So does anyone pack sex toys when they visit? The last few years I have come with a few lingerie outfits for chicas (mainly for my benefit) some handcuffs, vibrators, even have one girls that likes ball gags and anal toys. I have never been checked in my bags. I don't want to push my luck, or look like a sex toy shop exploded out of my bags. It's nothing illegal that you can't buy in any sex shop or on Amazon, but I don't like red flags or anything what will get me booted out or rejected from coming. I know they sell some of this stull locally, but if I have it, why buy it twice. Anyone run into uncomfortable searches or problems?

[Lucky Nuts]

Technically speaking, once you exit the Country, upon re-entering, you would not be able to extend your previous visa upon entry.

So I think your question is, and what you meant is, "upon leaving the Country, and returning back within a few weeks, is there going to be an issue with Migracion giving you another visa for 90 days. And I don't know the answer to that.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question because it seems so simple to me. The policy is no more than 180 days per calendar year. I often come for a month or two then go home for a couple weeks or three and come back for another month or two. All that matters is no more than 180 total days per year in country. What am I missing here?

[Lucky Nuts]

I kind of feel the same about the pretty faces younger and good hygiene. Can't blame those standards.

But. He does have a question the board might help with. I have been looking at Airbnbs and almost all now are "no prostitution" And that sucks, but that seems to be the most common policy. How to get around that? You can rent an airbnb for under 1 k easy for the month, but you are only doing incall at most of these places from the reading of things.

Even if this topic has been covered it is relevant as of 2021 so what is work around?

Energy Living is very guest friendly. There's a hotel named Haven Hotel or Haven A Design Hotel near Lleras that is very guest friendly. There are a couple small apartment rental outfits near Lleras one called Pablado Rentals and another called Victory Boutique both very guest friendly. And San Peter Apartments is a good and cheap chica guest friendly option if you don't mind staying in Laureles rather than in Pablado.

And of course there's always Hotel M aka the mansion. Their sister building located a block uphill "the castillo" is quieter than the main mansion building. You can "bring your own" chicas if you like rather than pulling from their bar.

[Kavin76]

This is the bank ATM I usually default to. Sadly I have never studied the conversion rate. Since it is pretty much in the park, I'd guess it is a high exchange. Anyone have any ideas?

[JjBee62]

Really appreciate the reply. I will definitely spend some more time reading up on things in the forum. In general I am quite "adventurous" when it comes to new places and not knowing the language. I tried the p2 p scene in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and loved it.

Been to Ukraine and Thailand multiple times but Ukraine didn't blow my mind in terms of service and Thailand is getting stale at this point (been 7 times).

What I'm looking for is preferrably young girls (20-24) with pretty faces and decent bodies on a budget. Not necessarily because I don't have money but rather if I already decide to go on a mongering trip then I really want to go ham and have like 3-4 girls a day (if I have the power for it) and tip for good service. Not really feasible for me if the starting fees are already 100 USD plus for example.

Thats why I think Colombia might be a good fit for me if I don't end up getting robbed or stabbed.

Pretty face good hygiene and young age are really my only requirements.

Anyway I appreciate the help and will read up some more.

Your requirements shouldn't be a problem. Hygiene has never been a problem for me, although others have encountered some odor issues. Sending them to the shower when they arrive will usually fix any minor problems.

Age range also isn't a problem. There are always new girls coming on the scene. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the bodies and the faces.

Prices at the low end run about 60 k per hour and you will have almost unlimited options below 200 k. You can spend more, but it's not necessary. There's also no need to tip for good service. Although some of the casa girls ask for tips, Colombia really isn't a big tipping culture.

[JjBee62]

I kind of feel the same about the pretty faces younger and good hygiene. Can't blame those standards.

But. He does have a question the board might help with. I have been looking at Airbnbs and almost all now are "no prostitution" And that sucks, but that seems to be the most common policy. How to get around that? You can rent an airbnb for under 1 k easy for the month, but you are only doing incall at most of these places from the reading of things.

Even if this topic has been covered it is relevant as of 2021 so what is work around?

There are plenty of options available. All depends on your price range. San Peter Apartments in Laureles is about $30 per night. They are chica friendly, although only one guest is allowed in your apartment at a time. All girls require a cedula.

There are hotels in El Centro which provide reasonable rooms for under $20 per night and you can probably make a deal for a month stay. At a higher level you can check out Lifeafar. They have a lot of options.

[JjBee62]

This is how I understand it:

- 90-Day maximum stay.

- 180 days maximum in a calendar year.

- 90-Day permit can be extended online to 180 days.

My question is:

Can I leave the country on Day 90, and return for another 90, without applying for an extension? I believe the answer to be yes, but maybe some one knows for sure or has done this before.

My current apartment lease & my 90 days coincide. I was thinking about going to Brazil for a week or two, then coming back for another 3 months. Then, maybe looking into a longer-term visa option..

Yes, you can do that. I think technically you need to leave the country for a day to reset your 90 days.

[JjBee62]

I was looking at prepago ads on Milroticos and Photoprepagos I am seeing ads for some top-tier looking prepagos for average 60,000 COP for an hour?! That's like $17.00 USD!

Is this for real? Have the prepagos really become this desparate? That really puts the pandemic into economic perspective for Colombia. WOW!

You probably need to recalibrate your top tier expectations. Both those sites are known for bait and switch, however 60 k is a reasonably easy price to find. There are some casas in Laureles that offer an hour for 60 k. El Centro casas are around 50 k for 30 minutes. You should have no trouble finding what you're looking for at 200 k or less. It all depends on what you're looking for and where you're looking.

[Surfer500]

The cambiar houses are going for around 3250 to 1.

Chase is giving me the same once all the fees are added up.

I'the Banco Colombia offers the same rather change out the usd I have here.

You will always get a better rate using an ATM versus exchanging USD in Colombia for Pesos. I understand some guys won't do that for personal reasons like a wife at home who handles the finances, guys not wanting anybody to be able to see the withdrawals being made, but in an emergency, such as the ATM cards not working, or being lost / stolen, it is always a good idea to have some USD while outside the USA. I personally have at least $ 2,000 in USD locked up in my security box, and carry two ATM's from different banks in case one doesn't work, and two credit cards as well, but unless I'm making a major purchase for something, I always pay in cash.

[Rextor]

Excellent explanation of a confusing process. Some ATMs will exit the transaction when you decline the offered rate. Most Bancolombia cajeros will carry out the transaction after you decline the USD conversion offered. But, some of their machines do not continue if you decline the conversion. It may be a software issue. Download the OANDA currency converter app to follow exchange and commission rates daily.

God, my dumb ass has been being ripped off consistently for the past year then. When I'm paying at a restaurant with my credit card I always decline the conversion, but didn't know I can decline for ATMs too. As you said, maybe I just need to try a few more that don't decline me if I reject the conversion.

[Sangnyc21]

Bancolombia will exchange USD to COP for non-account holders, albeit they will hose you on the exchange rate.

The cambiar houses are going for around 3250 to 1.

Chase is giving me the same once all the fees are added up.

I'the Banco Colombia offers the same rather change out the usd I have here.

[SpiderRider]

I was looking at prepago ads on Milroticos and Photoprepagos I am seeing ads for some top-tier looking prepagos for average 60,000 COP for an hour?! That's like $17.00 USD!

Is this for real? Have the prepagos really become this desparate? That really puts the pandemic into economic perspective for Colombia. WOW!

You're catching on. And, those rates are nothing new with the alleged virus problem. The economy here is weak to say the least. Have fun, show respect and gratitude, and don't be an ass.

[SpiderRider]

Yes. This is a worldwide thing not just Colombia. There are usually two options when you make a withdrawal. One is that the local bank does the conversion at a bad rate. The other is that YOUR bank does the conversion at the competitive spot rate more or less. They try to word it so it confuses you and you pick the wrong one imo!

You want the one that is something like "bill in Pesos" or whatever the local currency is. If you choose the one that is "convert USD" or whatever that's the local rip off. Read carefully. But in essence you want to withdrawal pesos billed in Pesos. Anything that is conversion or has USD on it is likely the bad one.

Excellent explanation of a confusing process. Some ATMs will exit the transaction when you decline the offered rate. Most Bancolombia cajeros will carry out the transaction after you decline the USD conversion offered. But, some of their machines do not continue if you decline the conversion. It may be a software issue. Download the OANDA currency converter app to follow exchange and commission rates daily.

[ColombiaLover]

It's all about the porteros or security. Just treat them well and you probably won't have an issue. Tell the girls to dress normal, not like a hooker. Maybe you meet them outside and accompany them in. When I rent, I always rent for two people. Be careful of buildings that limit the number of guests you can have in your time there.

I kind of feel the same about the pretty faces younger and good hygiene. Can't blame those standards.

But. He does have a question the board might help with. I have been looking at Airbnbs and almost all now are "no prostitution" And that sucks, but that seems to be the most common policy. How to get around that? You can rent an airbnb for under 1 k easy for the month, but you are only doing incall at most of these places from the reading of things.

Even if this topic has been covered it is relevant as of 2021 so what is work around?