Medellin Reports

[GeneHickman]

As a person who has been visiting Thailand and the Philippines for a while, I would disagree that Colombia is safer than those countries. I feel a sense of danger in Colombia that is not present in those countries,. Yes, you can take precautions in Colombia but you have to always be on alert. In Thailand and the PI, I am not always on alert. I would also say that the major cities in Mexico are safer than the big cities in Colombia.

There are a lot of positive things about Colombia but safety and crime is not one of them, in my opinion.

Colombia has never been safe. It's safer than 20 yrs ago for sure. But compared to pre pandemic crime is up both petty and violent. Scams are plenty, and predatory pricing etc is rife particularly in tourist area. An additional fwct is that more I'll informed and naive people are visiting compared to before egged on by YouTubers misrepresenting the landscape. Those that can't speak Spanish, haven't done basic research, maybe never travelled outside of the US and generally ignorant about local norms. That's giving opportunity to more of these Criminals elements. That's it in a nutshell. I've been going to Colombia for 6 yrs and those are my observations.

[GeneHickman]

That's exactly what is happening. No one quotes in USD except for the girls in Gustos from what I understand. It has to be 200 mil and he is hearing doscientos and thinking it's $200 usd.

Everyone in MDE basically knows Gustos is where the newbies, price insensitive, weekend warriors types land. They quote in dollars and dudes pay It. No local or anyone that knows anything about the MDE scene goes there. If they do occasionally it's to get a drink or two and collect digits. Just to put things in perspective I've had atleast 2 girls that I know about for 200 mil why taxi that regularly go to Gustos now.

[GeneHickman]

Yup but gustos girls basically unionize and don't back down. Even the ugly ones.



I think negotiating all Night+ 3 pops at 250 isn't bad. Those were some of the deals I got but only for Thursday night. Friday the prices seemed to be non-negotiable.

This is specifically the 8+/10 girls in gusto. Not the street girls

Not a bad deal? Dude you just giving the puta a month of Colombian wage for a night of pleasure. Only your $US tinted eyes and thirst for pussy make you say that. A better strategy is just to collect their digits and message them the next morning. Then you will get the 300 mil price. And probably the $250 dude will be getting sloppy seconds.

[GeorgeCarta22]

I have mongered all over Latin America. All the top spots pose risks. I have run into problems in every destination except Panama and that is also because I was only in Panama a week. Without a doubt Cartagena is the most dangerous place for petty and serious crime, but they can all be dangerous even if you are not being stupid. The article makes sense, hopefully tourists pick safer more enjoyable destinations. I still love Medellin and Colombia, but its no longer my number one and I will never return to Cartagena. Well maybe I would under some circumstances, those vennies are fucking sexy haha.

Dude I love the vennies in Colombia too. Whenever I picked s girl I liked she happend to be Vennie.

I loved my medellin trip but if medellin is no longer your number 1 then which Latin country is? Trying to figure out if I can make it back there.

[GeorgeCarta22]

Well then all the Tussi they've been snorting must have fucked up there brains bcuz it will be a cold day in he'll when Street Walkers are getting $200 usd per hour.

Yeah that's why I just zoomed pass. They were barely a 6/10 in my subjective opinion.

[Nounce]

Yeah I understand but I think it's very important to verify. How else would I confirm? 。。。

Some of the members have not been to Medellin recently like you, or get a quote from the SGs in Lleras. You don't really need to defend or debate your experience which they lack. We have gone thru this before. Almost the same thing except it was about gusto.

[GeorgeCarta22]

I'm going to keep this short and simple. The disclaimer that should go without saying is what I am about to write is my opinion. US $200 in Gustos, Lleras, or anywhere in Medellin is batshit.

Yup but gustos girls basically unionize and don't back down. Even the ugly ones.

I think negotiating all Night+ 3 pops at 250 isn't bad. Those were some of the deals I got but only for Thursday night. Friday the prices seemed to be non-negotiable.

This is specifically the 8+/10 girls in gusto. Not the street girls

[GeorgeCarta22]

Here's the deal. When they say "doscientos" just assume it is pesos which is what they meant. If you ask "200 k COP per hour? " their predatory instincts kick in and think that you believe it could be dollars so they will instinctively reply "dolares".

Yeah I understand but I think it's very important to verify. How else would I confirm? I always confirm price, pops, and other activities I want included in that price e before I agree.

Too many stories about miscommunication and girls refusing to leave etc. That I read on this board or another.

[Turgid]

Theres no way I misunderstood what they said.

I took out deepl after. To confirm they meant USD.

I actually phrased it "200 k COP per hour? " after I heard them say dolares. I shouldve countered but it wasnt because I misunderstood them.

Or I just give off poblado vibes + "chino" vibes.

Here's the deal. When they say "doscientos" just assume it is pesos which is what they meant. If you ask "200 k COP per hour? " their predatory instincts kick in and think that you believe it could be dollars so they will instinctively reply "dolares".

[Knowledge]

You are ahead of the game. Dual SIM phones are always unlocked. They are also a good option for guys who are afraid to take their more expensive phones on the street because they can use them with their home SIM card and a local SIM. I've seen them sold for as little as 150,000 in the Opera mall.

I don't know the detail you are talking about. I bought one with dual SIMs in El Centro. It's unlocked or I never attempt to unlocked it, and it works fine in several countries I have been to since.

[Nounce]

I need to buy a cheap burner phone from Colombia. Samsung often locks their phones with region locks so that they can be sold be in other regions as brand new. One must insert a sim of the country where they were bought from and make a 5 minutes long call to remove the stupid lock.

Does anyone, who bought a samsung phone from Colombia this year, know where phones sold in Colombia are region locked? And if Yes, using a Colombian Sim for 5 minutes voice call is enough to remove the lock?

Thanks for any advice.

I don't know the detail you are talking about. I bought one with dual SIMs in El Centro. It's unlocked or I never attempt to unlocked it, and it works fine in several countries I have been to since.

[MoonShot]

Well then all the Tussi they've been snorting must have fucked up there brains bcuz it will be a cold day in he'll when Street Walkers are getting $200 usd per hour.

No one is saying that streetwalkers are getting $200 an hour. There is just a single report that one single girl asked for US $200 and was turned down. A girl can ask whatever she wants. It doesn't mean that she will get it. Almost all guys will turn down that offer, but a girl can always hope. I haven't heard any guy saying that he accepted that offer. You can't blame a girl for asking. You can always counteroffer with what you think is fair. Even on Facebook, you get girls asking for a lot but it is your choice to accept it or reject it. I almost always counteroffer and sometimes despite the high opening offer, they will take the much lower counteroffer.

[Knowledge]

I think this is overall terrific advice. Shorts and sandals in residential neighborhoods is not unusual. Around Centro I rarely see anyone other than foreigners and street people dressed that way. More important than any of this is training yourself to be aware of your surroundings and avoid letting anyone into your personal space.

Just some suggestions in general. There are a lot of foreigners in Poblado so it does not really matter how you dress. You should be prepared as if you would be robbed so carry only the things that you could lose, then there is no reason to resist. Avoid walking in deserted area, especially late at night.

El Centro is fine. I wear shorts and sandals all the time and I am not the only one. When it rains, it's better in short and sandals so I don't have to worry about the dirty flooded street or getting wet that much. If I go to the nasty short time hotel or the ones in the club, I can wear the sandals to the shower. When the girl spits on my sandals during blow job, I can wash it easily. So you see, there is no down side. It wasn't so bad at night if you know where you are going but I won't tell you it is safe. Centro is very busy during daytime and a tourist attraction. You can join a walking tour to get familiar with the area with guide. After that, you will know there is no reason to avoid it.

[Nounce]

Any tips to avoid getting mugged...

Just some suggestions in general. There are a lot of foreigners in Poblado so it does not really matter how you dress. You should be prepared as if you would be robbed so carry only the things that you could lose, then there is no reason to resist. Avoid walking in deserted area, especially late at night.

El Centro is fine. I wear shorts and sandals all the time and I am not the only one. When it rains, it's better in short and sandals so I don't have to worry about the dirty flooded street or getting wet that much. If I go to the nasty short time hotel or the ones in the club, I can wear the sandals to the shower. When the girl spits on my sandals during blow job, I can wash it easily. So you see, there is no down side. It wasn't so bad at night if you know where you are going but I won't tell you it is safe. Centro is very busy during daytime and a tourist attraction. You can join a walking tour to get familiar with the area with guide. After that, you will know there is no reason to avoid it.

[VW1936]

In your opinion, would you say it's high risk as well in Santa Fe, Bogotá during the day? Thank you in advance for your time.

It's high risk behavior, and I don't advise it. Better to get a reference, or visit one of the brothels for safety. If you decide to walk around Parque Lleras or Candelaria, below are some tips that might reduce your risk some, but it's still very dangerous.

1. Wear long pants and shoes. Walking around with shorts and sandals signals foreigner from further away before someone can even hear your accent. If your body can tolerate the heat, don't wear sunglasses or a hat either.

2. Don't speak english if you know spanish.

3. Look around to see if anyone is watching or following you before approaching a woman to speak with her.

4. Don't hail taxis from the street. If she asks you to get into a ride with a driver she knows, immediately go inside the nearest indoor business.

5. Don't spend time haggling on price. The more time you spend standing there talking, the more exposed you are.

6. El Centro is off limits at night, and Parque Lleras is ill advised, especially late in the evening.