Medellin Reports

[Knowledge]

Yakuza is the only casa I can think of that doesn't have private en suite shower / bathrooms. It's an outlier in that respect and others. The recommended mode of use there is to treat it like Veracruz. In fact, it is the closest thing to a compromise between Veracruz and a casa. I think it's more Veracruz than casa. Take your girl from there to a nearby short time place. I think Veracruz is fun but not for everybody, just like casas. I get the point about the time it takes to build up a group of regulars or to find a good provider. It works better for those of us who do longer term visits or live in Medellin. It's all good.

There are members on this board that do not patronize casa's and I am one of them.

If you have never done the Veracruz scene, how would you know whether similar or better service can't be obtained there.

I was offering some advice to one of the other members in case they wanted to further sample the Veracruz area. This advice was not based on a comparison to casa's, or how quick a "hottie" could be found.

In terms of better service from the Veracruz girls versus the casa's, well for me I have a stable of girls I have developed over the past several months in the Veracruz area I enjoy..

[The Tall Man]

Landed. Got raped in the airport. Exchanged $100 USD. XE exchange rate around 3350. They gave me 2451.89,950 pesos stolen! 27% loss. But needed some money.

Took the bus right outside the doors to El Centro for 10,000 p. Make sure you take the one to El Centro versus Poblado. Seats 20. Sit on right side (passenger side) that way you are looking down into the valley and see the scenery versus left side you can not see much up the steep mountain side. Drops me off behind Nutribara Hotel El Centro. Someone explain how I sat again on the left side and was looking up rather than down. Must be 2 different routes. .

Staying at Calle Real. Bed is hard. Shower door is narrow like 3 1/2 soap trays wide (see pic). Next to Botero Park is the Metro. Stayed 1 week then went to d'Grieff for 2 weeks. Bed no softer. In the corner room #406 I could look across at the park and down Calle 53. I do not recommend staying at either hotel. I stayed in this area to see if I could tough it out. Now anywhere else should be easy. Glad I did. If I started in a more foreigner friendly area my guard would have been down and I would have been pick pocketed.

Missing lots of sleep before trip. Had headache. My Viagra hit made it worse. No girls day 1.

No girls day 2. Spent time finding my way around, finding food, finding ATMs, people watching. Never saw a foreign currency exchange in the El Centro area. Every time I went to a bank to see what their exchange rate was there was a line so never found out. ATM rate is terrific..

Interesting post, looks like your feeling your way around centro.

Your experience and statement is spot on - "9:00 pm and a guy walks up waving something that looks like menus in a fan pattern (like playing cards you are holding) and tries to pickpocket me. He seemed shocked I knew what he was trying to do and took a few steps towards him. Just remember any time something is putting something in your face it is someone trying to pickpocket you. "Exactly what a guy did to me in Bogota a few months back, he was very quick and good as he waved his menu close to my face and YES he pickpocket guess what from my shirt pocket? Two condoms in a small plastic bag from my shirt pocket BUT they were Magnum XXL, hehehehehe what the fuck is that little prick going to do with his catch of the day.

The Tall Man.

[BKKguru]

Many of the airbnb's are in buildings with only a few apartments, making it not cost efficient to have a doorman. The downside of the small buildings is that some have long-term residents who like to spy on what goes on in the building. Usually, it is older, single women who raise a fuss about guests.

These older residents should not be ignored. They are very protective of their building.
Some are quick to call reinforcements i.e. neighbors or relatives staying close by.

BKKguru

[Fun Luvr]

I plan to spend 4-6 weeks in a Spanish language immersion school and my hope is to find a "girlfriend" while there. I really am not interested in hitting the casa's or street ladies. I am fortunate to have a healthy budget for this and plan to seek an AirBnB near the school. I would welcome suggestions for for finding an affectionate girlfriend, attractive mid-30's (don't care for the too young ones) who understands I won't be staying in Colombia or bringing her home.

You might try an app named "Tagged". I haven't subscribed to it yet, so I don't know the response rate. It allows you to search any age group.

[Surfer500]

From experience, I think a majority of the airbnb's do not have a doorman. Almost all, if not all, of the high-rise apartment buildings have a doorman. Many of the airbnb's are in buildings with only a few apartments, making it not cost efficient to have a doorman. The downside of the small buildings is that some have long-term residents who like to spy on what goes on in the building. Usually, it is older, single women who raise a fuss about guests.

Portero is the term used for doorman in Colombia.

Today's Spanish lesson.

[Fun Luvr]

Does all,

The apartments have a doorman / front desk who asks for IDs of you guests? Reading the forum I think it's a hassle. Not planning to do anything illegal, but I just don't like to face someone with a new girl every time I'm going back to my place.

From experience, I think a majority of the airbnb's do not have a doorman. Almost all, if not all, of the high-rise apartment buildings have a doorman. Many of the airbnb's are in buildings with only a few apartments, making it not cost efficient to have a doorman. The downside of the small buildings is that some have long-term residents who like to spy on what goes on in the building. Usually, it is older, single women who raise a fuss about guests.

[IamLookin]

The front desk is very familiar with the process. The girls register and I get called that they are on their way to see me. Works for me

Does all,

The apartments have a doorman / front desk who asks for IDs of you guests? Reading the forum I think it's a hassle. Not planning to do anything illegal, but I just don't like to face someone with a new girl every time I'm going back to my place.

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[Black Page]

In the original post of yours, you state and admit that "The Veracruz area takes time to mine, so if you want to find something nice you may have to spend at least a few hours hanging around. " Again, in terms of cost-benefit ratio, casas would be much efficient for similar or better service.

There is a difference between going to a supermarket to buy fruit vs. exploring the country asking farmers to show their best products.

First option is quicker, easier, and definitely not time consuming. The second is not for everyone, takes time, effort, patience, but the satisfaction that may give is priceless.
To each his own.

[JjBee62]

In the original post of yours, you state and admit that "The Veracruz area takes time to mine, so if you want to find something nice you may have to spend at least a few hours hanging around. " Again, in terms of cost-benefit ratio, casas would be much efficient for similar or better service.

It all depends on the individual. I've been with guys who visited 4 or 5 casas looking for the best girl, then settled on one, because they were tired of looking and didn't want to go back to the first casa.

There were times when I was walking Veracruz and almost immediately saw a girl I liked. Other times I would make 3 laps without seeing any gems. For me it never mattered. I walk El Centro because I really enjoy walking El Centro.

The "cost-benefit ratio" isn't worth much, because everyone has different criteria for the "benefit. " Some guys enjoy the walk and selection process, some enjoy haggling with the girls. Some want the grubby and gritty side of mongering, while others want clean sheets and a hot shower. Some guys want to sit and enjoy a beer while taking time to make a selection.

Whatever scene makes you the happiest is the best scene. For you.

[Surfer500]

In the original post of yours, you state and admit that "The Veracruz area takes time to mine, so if you want to find something nice you may have to spend at least a few hours hanging around. " Again, in terms of cost-benefit ratio, casas would be much efficient for similar or better service.

There are members on this board that do not patronize casa's and I am one of them.

If you have never done the Veracruz scene, how would you know whether similar or better service can't be obtained there.

I was offering some advice to one of the other members in case they wanted to further sample the Veracruz area. This advice was not based on a comparison to casa's, or how quick a "hottie" could be found.

In terms of better service from the Veracruz girls versus the casa's, well for me I have a stable of girls I have developed over the past several months in the Veracruz area I enjoy.

So imagine having none of the constraints typically found in the casa's, like the set fees for time spent, no private room with shower except in the higher end casa's, and rules, etc.

Every body rolls differently, and if you like casa's there's nothing wrong with that.

[Blue Touch]

In the original post of yours, you state and admit that "The Veracruz area takes time to mine, so if you want to find something nice you may have to spend at least a few hours hanging around. " Again, in terms of cost-benefit ratio, casas would be much efficient for similar or better service.

Actually on late Sunday afternoons there can be a lot of part-timers that come out looking to make some money. Additionally, the best hours on weekdays are from about 4 to 6 PM, lots of girls want to make some money and get out before dark. Just my observations.

[Cbmcpa]

The girls fucked up when they got greedy and went for the TVs. Even if they hadn't been noticed when they were, the victim could have gone back to store security for the surveillance video. If the girls had gone away after they got the cash they might have gotten away with it. I'm very pleased they did not get away with it.

As long as what we're doing is legal. Bring it. Could care less.

[XBoyX]

Planning a trip to Colombia, I want to visit Bogota and Medellin from August 3rd to 13th. I was planning to be in Medellin first and then Bogota and I just found out there is Feria de las flores during that time. Does that affect the mongering scene and nightlife? Should I avoid that time or it really doesn't matter? Thanks.

[XBoyX]

Does all,

The apartments have a doorman / front desk who asks for IDs of you guests? Reading the forum I think it's a hassle. Not planning to do anything illegal, but I just don't like to face someone with a new girl every time I'm going back to my place.

[Surfer500]

That could be largely true, but there are few girls Sunday- Wednesday, and you may not see a girl you like after walking around 3-4 hours. In terms of cost-benefit ratio, it is not worth spending hours looking for a gem at Botero / Veracruz. Going to casas would make more sense.

Actually on late Sunday afternoons there can be a lot of part-timers that come out looking to make some money. Additionally, the best hours on weekdays are from about 4 to 6 PM, lots of girls want to make some money and get out before dark. Just my observations.