Medellin Reports

[The Tall Man]

I really appreciate this post, because It comes from another BM and not me. I have been to Centro at least twice every week since July 15th and all I could see was how the Parque Botero was barricaded up. I just sat back and waited to see who would acknowledge that the parque was completely different. I am not stating that on certain days that the parque is not filled to the rim with girls, but the days that I happen to go down to centro, the vibe has been completely different. The girls are much more emaciated and the weight loss is evident.

I see so many BMs who are mentioning the hopes of returning to Medellin to monger, but I have yet to see anyone ask about the dangers of Medellin at the current time? Maybe it's because I spent so much time in Parque Botero and I know so many of the characters in the area, I can truly see the change in the people of Centro and Parque Botero. Many of these people are desperate and in survival mode.

You don't have to believe me or take heed, but a BM I feel that it is only right to make others aware of the dangers that have increased since the Pandemic started. Many of these girls have become more and more savvy to running schemes on foreigners and the risk of poisoning and robbing foreigners has went through the roof. I can handle my own in the streets, I grew up in some pretty rough areas, but when you are targeted because they know you are a foreigner, this is when you really have to be aware of everything that's going on around you.

For myself, what I can say Is this, I have pretty much been around the same people every day for the last 3 months. I haven't been sick, haven't had a cold, haven't ran a temp or any of those symptoms. If you are out in Poblado, the risk may be different, $300,000 pesos for a date, then the girls may not be swayed to carry out a robbery, but I wouldn't bet on it. My only concern is that those of you who have not been here through the Pandemic, please be cautious when you return. I guarantee that you'll see the difference when you do return. I know that you are thinking that they will love to earn some money and they will be less willing to rob you when you return, but stupidity has no limits..

PN. Is the Botero hotel shuttered for good? Wow sad.

I need to check it out this weekend and see for myself, what a shame as it was a decent place with great prices and very flexible with the visiting chicas.

The Tall Man.

[Elvis 2008]

Screw her before you cook her dinner.

Is that you don't play can't buy me love. It gives women the wrong idea.

[Paulie97]

Like Charlie Sheen said. " I pay for them to keave".

It's all good because they want to go anyway, but of course after being paid for their services. LOL.

[IamLookin]

I know what you meant. I find it strange and I wonder how many girls actually believe that line? Maybe it is just me but has long as I know security is doing their job and I am taking proper precautions with my valuables, I am fine. Most of my girls are repeat performers and they vary how long they actually stay. Like Charlie Sheen said. " I pay for them to keave". Whatever makes you comfortable, if you feel you need to make up a story like that and think they believe you go right ahead.

I didn't say I tell the security guard.

I tell the chica that I tell the security guard

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[Blakman]

I didn't say I tell the security guard.

I tell the chica that I tell the security guard

Seems to me a bit odd of a story that you will tell security guard the terms of your agreement. I have never heard of such a thing and I would not want to partake. Not to mention the women I know would find it strange as well. My girls first have to pass security check. Once that is done, I get called on whether to let her go up to see me.

Once I give my ok she sees me. Sometimes for a couple of hours or they stay the night of leave whenever. When they leave, I get called, she is not allowed to leave until I pick up and say it is ok. I keep my valuables locked up except the cash I am going to pay with Simple as that.

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[SJobs]

Regardless of the level of security, you can never ever let your guard down, never. When you least expect it, shit happens. There's been numerous board members posts about what has happened to them, from being drugged, and being robbed at gun-point which was my experience.

The Facebook post was a classic, if the guy had locked all his valuables in the apartments security box, he may have woken up not missing so much stuff from his apartment.

Very few apartments have Porteros that electronically check Cedulas, let alone even check Cedulas, or even call you when somebody departs, unless it's a "known" building for mongers.

So without this extra layer of protection, which is very rare, one has to be even more cautious.

I agree. I would add that vetting the girls is also very important. For new girls, I try to get a sense of their attitude and behavior before I commit to a crazy tussi infused all night party. I'm in my 30's and I manage people for a living, if I can't correctly read a few 18-year-olds and keep them inline, then I deserve to be robbed. But I also keep things that I absolutely can't afford to lose (passport, extra debit cards, a few thousand dollars, my work MacBook Pro, a backup iPhone, spare sim, and an extra iPad) in a safe that is not in my apartment.

I always try to avoid interacting my doorman with chicas, especially when I'm staying at a place for more than 3 weeks. I try to maintain a good reputation with my neighbors and I sometimes have my local friends come to visit me, I don't want my doorman blow the whistle on me. I do tip them well, just in case. After reading some of the posts here, I guess it is futile to hide my hobby, I should just buy off my doorman and develop a mutual understanding.

[IamLookin]

Seems to me a bit odd of a story that you will tell security guard the terms of your agreement. I have never heard of such a thing and I would not want to partake. Not to mention the women I know would find it strange as well. My girls first have to pass security check. Once that is done, I get called on whether to let her go up to see me.

Once I give my ok she sees me. Sometimes for a couple of hours or they stay the night of leave whenever. When they leave, I get called, she is not allowed to leave until I pick up and say it is ok. I keep my valuables locked up except the cash I am going to pay with Simple as that.

Tell them you tell the security guard everything. Transaction and agreement. Say you do so if theres any problems the security guard knows info ahead of time and will handle any issues. I swear this tactic allowed me to avoid a few possible issues. For newbies I think Colombia is a less problematic compared to thailand or Dominican republic. Unless for 4 months I just got lucky. But I felt extremely safe. Yes be alert at all times.

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[Combo]

Tell them you tell the security guard everything. Transaction and agreement. Say you do so if theres any problems the security guard knows info ahead of time and will handle any issues. I swear this tactic allowed me to avoid a few possible issues. For newbies I think Colombia is a less problematic compared to thailand or Dominican republic. Unless for 4 months I just got lucky. But I felt extremely safe. Yes be alert at all times.

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I do this. In addition to requesting that the doorman calls me when the chica leaves (if it's not already Bldg policy), I also tell the chicas that there is video of them entering and leaving the building.

You can minimize your risks greatly if you follow some common sense routines.

[JamesPearle]

Screw her before you cook her dinner.

A guy on the Medellin expat facebook group reported last week that he was robbed. Had a 18 yo tinder girl over to his apartment in Laureles for a date. He said that he cooked dinner and was having a great time and she was singing Beatles songs, his favorite, and next thing, he woke up the following afternoon. His laptop, tablet, cellular, and cash were all gone. Yes, be careful.

[Blakman]

Tell them you tell the security guard everything. Transaction and agreement. Say you do so if theres any problems the security guard knows info ahead of time and will handle any issues. I swear this tactic allowed me to avoid a few possible issues. For newbies I think Colombia is a less problematic compared to thailand or Dominican republic. Unless for 4 months I just got lucky. But I felt extremely safe. Yes be alert at all times.

Regardless of the level of security, you can never ever let your guard down, never. When you least expect it, shit happens. There's been numerous board members posts about what has happened to them, from being drugged, and being robbed at gun-point which was my experience.

The Facebook post was a classic, if the guy had locked all his valuables in the apartments security box, he may have woken up not missing so much stuff from his apartment.

Very few apartments have Porteros that electronically check Cedulas, let alone even check Cedulas, or even call you when somebody departs, unless it's a "known" building for mongers.

So without this extra layer of protection, which is very rare, one has to be even more cautious.

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[Blakman]

Would be interesting if Colombia follows suit. I don't see the importance of demanding you pay for health insurance. I guess they trying to keep my cheapy Charley ass out the country LOL.

I haven't been following this, as I'm in Heaven, with no need to keep tabs, but...

I saw a post and article about Costa Rica opening their doors to US citizens from 6 Northeastern states, starting Sep 1. Read into, twist, ignore, as you please.

Maybe it's an indicator, maybe it's an option, maybe it's bullshit. I don't know.

https://qcostarica.com/flights-from-...BEpv7SkGfxhAoY

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[SlapShot10]

I haven't been following this, as I'm in Heaven, with no need to keep tabs, but...

I saw a post and article about Costa Rica opening their doors to US citizens from 6 Northeastern states, starting Sep 1. Read into, twist, ignore, as you please.

Maybe it's an indicator, maybe it's an option, maybe it's bullshit. I don't know.

https://qcostarica.com/flights-from-...BEpv7SkGfxhAoY

[Fun Luvr]

I think it depends what is your definition of morality rate.

If you use this formula.

Morality rate x total infected cases = total death.

You get larger "total death" number if you have a larger a "total infected cases".

If you read the news about Vietnam's current outbreak, they think they have a new strain that double or triple the old infection rate.

I think you are talking about mortality rate. The "morality" rate among us BM's is probably 0 if judged by a group of old biddies.

[Paulie97]

The point that Combo is making is that there is more security with places that have a desk and electronically check cedulas. I have had girls turned away from seeing me because of either no cedula or a fake one. Photos are made of the ID and a call is made to your room when she is trying to leave.

I take it a lot of guys that live there live in buildings without security desks. In that case it would be better to meet the girl at a Love Motel, with some security that likely beats nothing, but better yet you only bring what you plan to spend and a cheap phone. This takes away a lot of the incentive to rob.

[SJobs]

Colombia for me is now on the back burner.

Headed to Rio via Sao Paulo in a couple weeks!

Getting it all lined up now; ensuring Brazil medical insurance coverage (their government requirement for entry), hotel or AirBB, girl friend, amigas, etc.

SA Fun again! 😉

I'm still hoping for September, I'm willing to go extraordinary distance to get back in Medellin, as long as they open the border. If they announce that the border will be shut until next year, then I will look for other places to go, if I can go to Brazil from the US, it will be my second choice. Please keep us post on the situation in Brazil. Enjoy your time there!