Medellin Reports

[RamDavidson84]

"This.

Sounds like a poster who has an axe to grind. Getting a bit old.

I think Medellin is safer than a lot of other destinations like the Dom Rep, Philippines or Thailand. Can't comment on Mexico as I've never been. Willing to bet that far more westerners are killed in Angeles City (Philippines) than in Colombia in total. Colombianos will try to direct you away from dangerous areas in my experience and Parque Lleras is fairly safe to walk around, even drunk as it's well lit and loads of cops about (especially now as they set up checkpoints on all the entrances to the Parque).

Usually when you read into a foreigner being killed in somewhere like Medellin (or Angeles, Pattaya, Cancun, Sosua, et al.) its usually because the foreigner ended up doing something stupid, like in the post you quoted. Guy was shot resisting a mugging, I'm a self defence practitioner (Krav Maga) and the best course of action in a robbery is to give them what they want. No phone, no matter how shiny or wallet no matter how full is worth getting shot or stabbed over. I'm no fan of muggings but if you get to the point where there is a physical confrontation it's already too late to start defending yourself and you fucked up, prevention is much better than cure on this one, I'd wager that the people who mugged this guy were following him for a while.

By and large Medellin is pretty safe, unless you're an idiot. Just take basic self preservation measures like not getting into fights with locals, don't get involved in the local drugs trade, don't walk down dark alleys, not accepting candy from strangers, so on and so forth. ".

I've never heard of a tourist being murdered in BKK Pattaya or even fucking Tijuana WTF are you smoking.

https://www.travelinglifestyle.net/c...-crimes-surge/

I think Medellin is the most dangerous city in the world for tourists and if you're a monger, your risks are much much higher.

Show me a city with more tourists being murdered, I doubt anywhere in Africa is this dangerous, Rio? Doubtful?

Mexico is safer and they have a full blown drug war going 24/7.

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.

[Oterri]

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.

[Gabacho]

If a chica tells a guy doscientos and he pulls out US $200 you think she's going to tell him no I meant 200 mil pesos?

Obviously not. My whole point is that the dude would be an idiot to pull out $200 usd. Every country has its own currency (except for countries that use other countries' currencies such as Ecuador, Panama, and El Salvador). Anyways the currency here is Colombian Peso (COP) when you get an steps from a street vender and they say 2 mil or maybe they just say "dos" you know that it's 2 k COP not $2 usd. Same as a taco in Mexico when they say 20 you know it's a Benito not a Jackson.

[Turgid]

Yes but why on earth would anyone think doscientos means $200 usd and not 200 lukas? When girls in centro say quarenta I don't think it means forty dollars, I think it means 40 mil pesos.

The US dollar is not the currency here and no one is carrying around dollars here either. Except for the poblado boys LOL.

If a chica tells a guy doscientos and he pulls out US $200 you think she's going to tell him no I meant 200 mil pesos?

[Soker2]

Medellin El Centro and Raudal 40,000 peso or 50,000 peso + per room from 9000 peso to 18000 peso, 30 minutes.

[Turgid]

Any tips to avoid getting mugged while strolling for prostitutes?

Dress like a Colombian (wear cheap clothing), do not wear jewelry or watch, preferably leave cell phone at hotel, do not leave a wallet impression on clothing (keep money in socks or flat and loose in pocket and don't carry too much).

[VanessasClient]

Any tips to avoid getting mugged while strolling for prostitutes?

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.

[Fun Luvr]

I will be there from Dec 11th - 17th.

Want to do a Colombian Party bus.

I've been messaging Facebook girls for a while now. How much should I quote them?

Sounds like you are going to be very busy if you do all the things you listed.

There are party buses that leave from LA 70 in Laureles. If you walk from the Exito on LA 70 towards the Metro train on the left side of LA 70, you will see the advertisements for the buses. Probably also see the buses.

There is a chica on Facebook who does Comuna 13 tours. Look for Alee Quintero. She will take care of all your needs. There are reports that she will request many drinks during the tour, so keep that in mind.

Offer the FB chicas 200 mil plus one taxi to start, then go to 250 mil total (no taxi) if she rejects the first offer.

[VW1936]

Any tips to avoid getting mugged while strolling for prostitutes?

[Nounce]

Can you rephrase this sentence? I'm not sure what you mean. Is "drive 3" a club or are you saying I could get 3 of the same type of girls for the price I paid?

I just don't know how an asian guy like myself would be able to pull that off safely. Would love some tips for my next visit though.

Also thanks for the google map info. Appreciate it!

It's roughly what MB explained. The quotes I got earlier this year was 200 to 300 dollars for one hour.

Although I don't go there to monger, but when I passed by after dinner, I would look around. Often I can find one or two that I have no problem taking. That's why I think one needs to shop around and do some homework to decide what is the price you want to pay. You can have 3 tries outside while one inside. Which one do you think will have the better odds of getting better sex? Do you think the same girl will quote monger 200 or 300 USD an hour when they work outside of Gusto? If you know what you are doing at Gusto based on your need, then go ahead.

For security, you can work together with your wingman. If I am really worry about security, I would hire a local, like the housekeeper and pay the same amount for watching my place from outside. That's the general idea.

[Nounce]

Yes but why on earth would anyone think doscientos means $200 usd and not 200 lukas? When girls in centro say quarenta I don't think it means forty dollars, I think it means 40 mil pesos.

The US dollar is not the currency here and no one is carrying around dollars here either. Except for the poblado boys LOL.

The girls I met at Gusto clearly spelled out it was dollar. When I asked one the price in peso, she looked up the conversion on Google. I think they have passed the stage of trying to scam mongers. I don't know about the girls on the street as I have never been quoted in dollar. It's always 250 mil to 350 mil. The lowest I got was about a week ago. 200 mil each for a trio. That is only because they asked me how much I would pay. They are inexperienced, done this only twice.

[GangsterDog]

So I've been planning this trip for 2 years now but I couldn't find anyone to go until now. Finally bought my ticket.

I will be there from Dec 11th - 17th.

Main priorities are Guatape, Loutron, Cerro El Picacho, Energy Spa, New Life, La Isla, Fase Dos, Luna Lunera, Comuna 13, Want to do a Colombian Party bus.

And Crepes and Waffles (LOL).

Definitely bar hopping all 7 of these days. If anyone wants to join for a beer I'm down.

I've been messaging Facebook girls for a while now. How much should I quote them?

Also any tips? Will probably end up at Gustos one day cause the first 3 days will be in Laureles then Poblado the last 3 days.

[Combo]

Hi all.

I'm cross-posting with the Bogota forum. I have the opportunity of a last minute trip to Colombia over the Christmas / New Year period. I have been cautioned against Bogota due to a lack of company between Christmas and NYE. Is Medellin likely to be similar? It is slightly more expensive to get to MDE, but don't mind that if there are more options for company.

Thanks.

The best place in Colombian between Christmas and New Year is Cali. Unless you have chicas you know from previous trips, it will be hard to find company in Medellin.

[MarquisdeSade1]

"This.

Sounds like a poster who has an axe to grind. Getting a bit old.

I think Medellin is safer than a lot of other destinations like the Dom Rep, Philippines or Thailand. Can't comment on Mexico as I've never been. Willing to bet that far more westerners are killed in Angeles City (Philippines) than in Colombia in total. Colombianos will try to direct you away from dangerous areas in my experience and Parque Lleras is fairly safe to walk around, even drunk as it's well lit and loads of cops about (especially now as they set up checkpoints on all the entrances to the Parque).

Usually when you read into a foreigner being killed in somewhere like Medellin (or Angeles, Pattaya, Cancun, Sosua, et al.) its usually because the foreigner ended up doing something stupid, like in the post you quoted. Guy was shot resisting a mugging, I'm a self defence practitioner (Krav Maga) and the best course of action in a robbery is to give them what they want. No phone, no matter how shiny or wallet no matter how full is worth getting shot or stabbed over. I'm no fan of muggings but if you get to the point where there is a physical confrontation it's already too late to start defending yourself and you fucked up, prevention is much better than cure on this one, I'd wager that the people who mugged this guy were following him for a while.

By and large Medellin is pretty safe, unless you're an idiot. Just take basic self preservation measures like not getting into fights with locals, don't get involved in the local drugs trade, don't walk down dark alleys, not accepting candy from strangers, so on and so forth. ".

I've never heard of a tourist being murdered in BKK Pattaya or even fucking Tijuana WTF are you smoking.

https://www.travelinglifestyle.net/c...-crimes-surge/

I think Medellin is the most dangerous city in the world for tourists and if you're a monger, your risks are much much higher.

Show me a city with more tourists being murdered, I doubt anywhere in Africa is this dangerous, Rio? Doubtful?

Mexico is safer and they have a full blown drug war going 24/7.

[Knowledge]

I want to be a Poblado boy when I grow up.

Cuarenta.