To say that there is still danger or even considerable danger is accurate. To say that the risk of violence to anyone, foreigners included, has not changed from 30 or even 15 years ago is totally inaccurate. At that time, a foreigner traveling to Colombia would be similar to a foreigner traveling to Haiti today. It had the highest murder rate in the world at one point. The drug violence today insulates tourists to some degree, then it did not. It's not as though guerilla-paramilitary warfare, terrorism and other public violence only touched Colombians in that era because of some selective action. Any tourist who was there faced those risks as well as an even higher risk of robbery than they carry today.
Yes, Colombia has gotten SAFER and yes for EVERYONE. That does not, however, mean that it is outright SAFE for anyone, local or tourist.
Second and Last Mayo Update. Warning is still in effect.
Thursday. 11/10/11, in Mayo was the second consecutive excellent night. There were more doable chicas, many of whom were rubias. 5 natural and 3 fake, kind of a rare occurrence. Of course we all know the quality at Mayo dramatically improve as the weekend approaches. I counted at least 30 girls, half of whom looked like new chicas on the block. But I noticed guy were picking them up at a rather snail pace. Very unusual! I could see the desperation in the faces of these girls due to the slowness of the action as the night drew to a close. All bars, discotecas, and restaurants on the strip were ordered to shut their doors at 1am in the morning (the night before was at midnight). Heavy police presence could be seen on the street to enforce the law. 2 vans. 5 motorcycles, and at least 20 cops. At this moment I felt La Mayorista was the safest place to be in all of Colombia. There were a few gringos but they were not hanging around all night long like I was. Again, I just wanted to check out the scene, had a few $2K beers, chatted with a few chicas, mingled with some Colombianos, and if I saw someone I liked, I would grab her. All Carolinas, including mine, were there, and also present were Porn Star and 'La Chinita'. I was looking for a particular chica but she could not be found. I finally ended it up picking with an old favorite, Andrea, at a litte past 2:30am. She only asked me for $20K / 30min but after the deed, I gave her $25K. Like many times before, she enthusiastically offered good Mayo sex and an exceptionally nice attitude. Great girl.
I was there in Sept and went all over. Hit the strip clubs in central, the SW in cental, the casas, and mayo. One of the hottest girl I hooked up with was the mayo chica. Her name was yully. Super hot, her personality was somewhere in the middle. By far the street walkers in El central (that area) was the dangerous. Even th e prepas said not to hang around after 9 at night.
How you doing Play Hard 68. We had a good time going to all the hot spots in el centro in Sept. The strip clubs, casas and the streetwalker areas. I think they're safe in the daytime but I wouldn't go at night either. That Demi Moore chica was pretty hot. I like the el centro area of Medellin because there's such a good concentration of action hot spots, all close by within walking distance to my hotel.
Going to Nicaragua in January. If I don't like it, I'll be back to Colombia.
There is a Hostel across from the Crepes and Waffles in zona rosa that has direct tv and shows all the games. They only have 4 tvs one being a big screen but if you ask them they will put any game on you want. They have the NFL package. I don't remember the name but its a really nice Hostel in a very nice area
The name of the Hostel is called Tiger Paw Hostel. The address is Car 36 No. 10-49, Medellin, Colombia.
I was there in Sept and went all over. Hit the strip clubs in central, the SW in cental, the casas, and mayo. One of the hottest girl I hooked up with was the mayo chica. Her name was yully. Super hot, her personality was somewhere in the middle. By far the street walkers in El central (that area) was the dangerous. Even th e prepas said not to hang around after 9 at night.
I couldn't find it but thanks to Always Randy's research I went there today.
I think the original poster might've had the price wrong, I paid 70k for 1 hour of a totally legit massage: the girl was noticeably pregnant & even if I was into that, she brushed by the boys just once, which was fine by me.
The massage quoted as ¨classic om¨ was fine but they don't have a shower, she sprays you with alcohol & rubs it (the oil) off with a towel. Had to go home & take a shower.
May go back unless I find a plce with a shoer &, ideally, a sauna.
I was also interested in a decent massage by lovely chicas. I found their web site and from the video would seem very enticing if those were the actual masseuses.
They are located on the 4th floor of the Rio Sur mall (centro comerciale). The mall is in Poblado directly across from Oviedo Mall and McDonald's.
Stopped by yesterday around 5pm. I was quoted a rate of COP 70. 000 pesos for the massage. That's more than double the COP 30 mil that Mfins paid for his massage. (Posting# 8546 November 4th) Mfins did you get a 2 hand or 4 hand massage? I wonder if the price I was quoted was for a 4 hand because they promote that on their web site.
The receptionist girl said it would be a 20 minute wait so I didn't stick around. Debating if I should go back. It works out about $35usd which is still pretty cheap if it is a good massage compared to back home.
It was a pretty quiet shop and I didn't see any other sgn of the other services they offer on their web site.
Last May I visited their old location in the hills above Poblado, which I found to be pretty cool actually. Unfortunately, the massage was pure crap. I paid 70k pesos for the tantric massage which they advertise on their web site as a sensual massage focusing on your erogenous zones. I think it was pretty clear what I was expecting; I great massage with a happy ending. The masseuse, average looking at best, was totally worthless and I felt like I was her first client. And no amount of coaxing after the flip would convince her to take care of me. After a shower I asked the secretary (who was smoking hot, BTW) , what was the deal with the misleading advertising? She stated your knees and elbows could be considered erogenous zones. Perhaps they've changed masseuses since that time and the quality of the massage has improved. But my experience was not good.
I'm still looking for a place where I can get a high-quality massage in a spa environment (with steam room, etc) and a happy ending. Something along the lines of Colmegna Spa in Buenos Aires. Does such a place exist here?
Yep, you are right. The Receptionist is smoking hot. Wish she was the masseuse. My buddy and I have appointments booked for tomorrow. Will report back how it went. Sure it may be strictly a legit massage, but why tease with a name like that?"Exclusively for Men"? So far the best massage I've had was in Lima at a R & V#3 that had the steam room, BJ and happy ending! It would be nice if Medellin had something similiar!
Last May I visited their old location in the hills above Poblado, which I found to be pretty cool actually. Unfortunately, the massage was pure crap. I paid 70k pesos for the tantric massage which they advertise on their web site as a sensual massage focusing on your erogenous zones. I think it was pretty clear what I was expecting; I great massage with a happy ending. The masseuse, average looking at best, was totally worthless and I felt like I was her first client. And no amount of coaxing after the flip would convince her to take care of me. After a shower I asked the secretary (who was smoking hot, BTW) , what was the deal with the misleading advertising? She stated your knees and elbows could be considered erogenous zones. Perhaps they've changed masseuses since that time and the quality of the massage has improved. But my experience was not good.
I'm still looking for a place where I can get a high-quality massage in a spa environment (with steam room, etc) and a happy ending. Something along the lines of Colmegna Spa in Buenos Aires. Does such a place exist here?
Thats interesting. We went to a place called Exclusively For Men in Poblado. We did not want a happy ending place just a normal sensual massage. It was a legit place but because of the name we figured maybe there is a happy ending. Once again not looking for one but wouldn't complain if it happened. Anyway over an hour for 70, 000. COmpletely nude no towel no boxers. She said do you want 30 minutes face down and 30 min face up. I said perfect. Well she did about 55 minutes face down and about 10 minutes face up. After the 55 minutes face up I was pretty turned on and was anxious to see how the face up time would go but she rushed it and abruptly said were done and left. I am not complaining because I went for a normal good massage and it was one but, it seems like there may be more than a few of these Male massage type places that prey on teasing.
I see that most of Mayo chicas get fat after working there regularly. I have not seen single girl who got thin. It is not surprising since they get beers and food from guys there. It would be difficult not to eat or drink, and just stand in Mayo.
Biggest target these days besides the obvious bling wearing fool? Girls with Blackberrys! Almost every single chica I know on FB and 2 dudes have been robbed usually by two punks on a moto. One driver for the quick get away why the other does the gun toting dirty work.
These are girls from every estrato. But more recently girls from estratos 5-6 because the punks know where the IPHONE 4's and blackberry's are in abundance. Every freaking week I see a new post by a girl on FB that she has been robbed. The girls are always devastated but It's almost surreal because it's like they expect it to come sooner of later. My other boy was robbed leaving his house in Laureles in a dark area, had to give up his wallet, watch and they took his shitty old nokia.
You said it amigo.
That's why when I help out an amiga and buy her a cell phone, it's a simple, but nice one.
100-150K pesos max.
Buy an expensive one is throwing money away, it's almost sure to be stolen or lost (usually in a taxi haha).
I was also interested in a decent massage by lovely chicas. I found their web site and from the video would seem very enticing if those were the actual masseuses.
They are located on the 4th floor of the Rio Sur mall (centro comerciale). The mall is in Poblado directly across from Oviedo Mall and McDonald's.
Stopped by yesterday around 5pm. I was quoted a rate of COP 70. 000 pesos for the massage. That's more than double the COP 30 mil that Mfins paid for his massage. (Posting# 8546 November 4th) Mfins did you get a 2 hand or 4 hand massage? I wonder if the price I was quoted was for a 4 hand because they promote that on their web site.
The receptionist girl said it would be a 20 minute wait so I didn't stick around. Debating if I should go back. It works out about $35usd which is still pretty cheap if it is a good massage compared to back home.
It was a pretty quiet shop and I didn't see any other sgn of the other services they offer on their web site.
Last May I visited their old location in the hills above Poblado, which I found to be pretty cool actually. Unfortunately, the massage was pure crap. I paid 70k pesos for the tantric massage which they advertise on their web site as a sensual massage focusing on your erogenous zones. I think it was pretty clear what I was expecting; I great massage with a happy ending. The masseuse, average looking at best, was totally worthless and I felt like I was her first client. And no amount of coaxing after the flip would convince her to take care of me. After a shower I asked the secretary (who was smoking hot, BTW) , what was the deal with the misleading advertising? She stated your knees and elbows could be considered erogenous zones. Perhaps they've changed masseuses since that time and the quality of the massage has improved. But my experience was not good.
I'm still looking for a place where I can get a high-quality massage in a spa environment (with steam room, etc) and a happy ending. Something along the lines of Colmegna Spa in Buenos Aires. Does such a place exist here?