Medellin Reports

[YippieKayay]

Just a security reminder. Schwab and ATM fees may not be so important after all other potential fees. Anyone who posts here that the city is safe is a cuckoo.

https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/me...edellin-309238

The english articles on-line just say he was at a "salsa club" but the article from eltiempo says he went to a "sector" to talk to women. He uses the verb "departir" which I'm not too familiar with when used in Colombia.

[Fmc858]

Online reviews sound good but maybe postured. Any of you guys have knowledge of these guys? Again, I searched the forum and nothing came up even using quotes "Medellin VIP". Not sure what's up with the search function.

Thanks.

[Questner]

Just a security reminder. Schwab and ATM fees may not be so important after all other potential fees. Anyone who posts here that the city is safe is a cuckoo.

https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/me...edellin-309238

[Queens35]

The ATM and CC advice is appreciated.

I'm curious what is the most you can get out of an ATM?

I'm also curious what is the current exchange rate in mde?

I have a exchange place close to my job they told me it's a a dollar to 10 dollar fee no Matter how much I exchange and the current rate 1 usd - 2700 pesos I forgot exact. Online quote today is 3,245.91 , the teller told me I wouldn't get that rate anywhere online always shows higher.

I'the prefer to exchange most of my spending money and not have to use an ATM day to day.

Most ATM's allow you to withdrawal up to 600,000 ($183) pesos at a time. You can usually do 2 withdrawals back to back from the same ATM. I once pulled 2.4 million pesos (4 withdrawals) back to back at the airport upon arrival. It was 2 different ATM's (difft banks) that were next to each other.

Current exchange rate is 3275. You should get something close to that when pulling out of the ATM. If you exchange at one of the exchange places, you will probably get about 2800 per dollar. Ripoff.

http://www.banrep.gov.co/en/node/29467

If you sign up for the Schwab account link below, they refund all ATM fees at the end of each month. You need to sign up for an investor account too, but you don't need to keep any money in it or make any trades. Takes 4 biz day to transfer money from your bank to Schwab account.

Link to open a Schwab account: https://www.schwab.com/public/schwab...ecking_account.

If you can do 2 600 k withdrawals which is about $360, it should last about 2-3 days.

[GeneHickman]

The ATM and CC advice is appreciated.

I'm curious what is the most you can get out of an ATM?

I'm also curious what is the current exchange rate in mde?

I have a exchange place close to my job they told me it's a a dollar to 10 dollar fee no Matter how much I exchange and the current rate 1 usd - 2700 pesos I forgot exact. Online quote today is 3,245.91 , the teller told me I wouldn't get that rate anywhere online always shows higher.

I'the prefer to exchange most of my spending money and not have to use an ATM day to day.


Thanks for all your contributions, Any advice is appreciated.

Here is my experience, and what I do now.

The worst way to change money is stateside in a bank. The next worst is in a Colombian cambio or bank. These facilities set their own rates and are not obligated to make it anything gpod or bad. The margins on buying and selling are outrageous. Maybe something lunatic like 2700 and 3700. It has been repeated time and again that the best way to get COP cash is an ATM withdrawl in pesos once there. That is the reality.

Mastercard / Visa ATM transactions occur at the daily published currency exchange rate by Mastercard or Visa and which you can look up online and is published daily. That point understood, there are essentially 3 other variables to consider.

1) ATM withdrawal fee charged by your card issuer.

2) Forex transaction fee also charged by your card issuer.

3) ATM utilization fee charged by the ATM owner / local bank.

Of the above variable, certain cards are more favorable, and certain ones are not. Also some people disregard an extra 4%, 5% or even 10% for convenience and others want the best possible conversion. So it is a matter of choice as well. For the frequent traveller or the person resident there, it makes sense to have the best deal as these fees can add up significantly over time.

I took a closer look at this after a particularly irksome experience this year. Let me demonstrate how horrible it can be, I was in the DR mid year and cambios were exchanging $USD for 43-44/1 and were acting rude and there was a line. So I left the line and went to the ATM at my hotel. Well, it had an ATM fee of $5 USD, then my bank charged $2 for foreign ATM use, and finally a 3% foreign transaction fee, and worse yet, maximum allowed withdrawal was 5000 Dominican pesos or 100 USD. The saving grace was the 49.85 conversion rate, which effectively meant I converted for about 45:1. Still better than the freaking cambio and in the comfort and security of my A / see hotel lobby.

Since we are on the topic, the the best scenario of all is when you get the trifecta right. IE Low or no or refunded ATM fees on both sides and get a no foreign transaction fees card. The schwab brokerage debit card fits all three criteria. Other brokerages like fidelity and interactive brokers come very close as well. If you have an account with any of them, just get their debit card and use away.

Finally whenever spending consider a travel credit card with no forex fees. Mine for example charges nothing for foreign transactions and gives me 2% cash back. Thats a 12% swing over my DR experience!

[NYCassman]

One more piece of advice you didn't ask for. Figure out which of your debit cards charges the less for foreign transactions and use it to get money from ATM's. Use BBVA and Davivienda ATM's. Those banks don't charge a fee, so you'll only be paying the fee your bank charges. The exchange places will pay about 10% less than the ATM's.

The ATM and CC advice is appreciated.

I'm curious what is the most you can get out of an ATM?

I'm also curious what is the current exchange rate in mde?

I have a exchange place close to my job they told me it's a a dollar to 10 dollar fee no Matter how much I exchange and the current rate 1 usd - 2700 pesos I forgot exact. Online quote today is 3,245.91 , the teller told me I wouldn't get that rate anywhere online always shows higher.

I'the prefer to exchange most of my spending money and not have to use an ATM day to day.

Thanks for all your contributions, Any advice is appreciated.

[MusttMustt]

So my flight was late but I finally made it. Checked into hotel early and took a nap. Aroun 4 I went to New Life for my first quick look the place. Price was low. Like 50 k for 30 minutes not bad. I choose one good looking girl. May be 25. Others weren't my type. Only 6 were available. We go and no BBBJ. Or kissing. I am realizing GFE is probably not going to happen. I am not trying to fuck without a condom. But quality chick to spend few hours be nice. She did suck good with condom and I nutted and then went for dinner.

About to head out to La Isla to scope out and may be her couple of numbers so I can have the girl come to my hotel if we hit off and may be have GFE.

Women in street fucking hot. Every where. Cleavage. Tight ass. And low cut tops common. Its fun just to be here. Unlike fat ugly crazy bitches we see a lot in our home country. Ratio is definitely way better here.

I am realizing that putting more effort next time around on dating site or learning Spanish be better to find a more fin thing. But its a good start.

Busy tomorrow with work so time to mine numbers at both clubs and talk to them about what I exactly want.

[Knowledge]

In only three days I think it would be very hard to rack up noticeable ATM fees unless you are making frequent withdrawals all day every day.

First, are you talking about dollars or COP? If dollars, get 250 out of your head. 300,000 COP for one hour (less than $100) should be the max.

Since you don't have much time to plan, and will be there for only 3 days, I suggest you go to Luna Lunera and La Isla. You can communicate with the ladies there and discuss what you want before choosing. You will probably have to communicate with Google Translate, but desperate situations require desperate actions.

The hotel doesn't have to know whether or not they are working girls. All they have to do is restrict entry to registered guests only. I don't know about the Dann Carlton, buy my inclination is they don't allow unregistered guests. It is one of the upscale hotels.

One more piece of advice you didn't ask for. Figure out which of your debit cards charges the less for foreign transactions and use it to get money from ATM's. Use BBVA and Davivienda ATM's. Those banks don't charge a fee, so you'll only be paying the fee your bank charges. The exchange places will pay about 10% less than the ATM's.

[Fun Luvr]

I had a last minute work trip to Medellin for first time and then I started doing research and came here. Made an account and tried to upgrade credit card declined so will have to do it in cash. No time to get to premium membership.

My company has booked Dan Carlton in El Pablado.

I speak no Spanish whatsoever.

I want to bang about 6 chicks over 3 days. Really hot one somewhat good budget like 250 per girl. But I want good ones and ones with BBBJ. A must.

Any pointers on where to look for quality as I don't have as much time in between work and such. Like few hours a day and one full day.

Also is my Hotel going ti allow girls in? How would they know if they working girls etc. Just trying to get my feet wet.

First, are you talking about dollars or COP? If dollars, get 250 out of your head. 300,000 COP for one hour (less than $100) should be the max.

Since you don't have much time to plan, and will be there for only 3 days, I suggest you go to Luna Lunera and La Isla. You can communicate with the ladies there and discuss what you want before choosing. You will probably have to communicate with Google Translate, but desperate situations require desperate actions.

The hotel doesn't have to know whether or not they are working girls. All they have to do is restrict entry to registered guests only. I don't know about the Dann Carlton, buy my inclination is they don't allow unregistered guests. It is one of the upscale hotels.

One more piece of advice you didn't ask for. Figure out which of your debit cards charges the less for foreign transactions and use it to get money from ATM's. Use BBVA and Davivienda ATM's. Those banks don't charge a fee, so you'll only be paying the fee your bank charges. The exchange places will pay about 10% less than the ATM's.

[Global00]

Not going to do an actual report just a quick pic for all the ass lovers out there. Made a stop in Medellin visited New Life. Nothing new to report same ol same ol. There were like 15 girls when I went.

[HappyShiva]

Here are some names to start with. Friend them and look at their friend list (if it's not blocked) and friend them too. Also, look at their pics, they often tag their friends' names.

Vane Restrepo.

Marilin San Marin.

Xiomara Isazs.

Deyna Bedoya.

Olga Castrillon.

Dulce Queen.

Stefany Duque.

Thanks a lot, I appreciate.

[Kavin76]

I just got word my membership cleared. Glad to be posting. I am going to Colombia the first week in February and staying to 2-3 weeks. I will visit Medellin and Bogota. Just wanted to introduce and maybe connect up with some people down there. I am from the USA and this will be by first visit to Colombia. I went to Ukraine a few times over the years, so this will be a new scene. Hope everyone had a good Christmas.

[MusttMustt]

I had a last minute work trip to Medellin for first time and then I started doing research and came here. Made an account and tried to upgrade credit card declined so will have to do it in cash. No time to get to premium membership.

My company has booked Dan Carlton in El Pablado.

I speak no Spanish whatsoever.

I want to bang about 6 chicks over 3 days. Really hot one somewhat good budget like 250 per girl. But I want good ones and ones with BBBJ. A must.

Any pointers on where to look for quality as I don't have as much time in between work and such. Like few hours a day and one full day.

Also is my Hotel going ti allow girls in? How would they know if they working girls etc. Just trying to get my feet wet.

I should have been here two weeks ago but trip got booked last minute as my company acquired company in Medellin.

Thanks guys for help in advance.

[Black Page]

Here are some names to start with. Friend them and look at their friend list (if it's not blocked) and friend them too. Also, look at their pics, they often tag their friends' names.

I made a jump on my chair. One of those names corresponds to a friend of mine! (but she's not from Medellin).

I have not many friends on FB, and they are girls I met in the past, just in case I wish to get in touch with Messenger. I met her as she was in P4 P, of course, but I did not expect to find her posted here. However, I don't think she's the same girl. My friend not only lives in another city, but also she posts only photos of her family and barrio boys.

By the way, most of those names are very common, so for the same name of my friend I found several girls making a seach on FB, but none of them living in Medellin. The residual question would be then: if one wants to look for those names, should he add "Medellin" as place? At least for that name, it does not work.

[Queens35]

I am reading the medellin reports and also I read a lot about FB girls. Can someone help me with the search of FB girls in Medellin. I have made a new FB profile, but cannot search Medellin girls.

Thanks in advance.

Here are some names to start with. Friend them and look at their friend list (if it's not blocked) and friend them too. Also, look at their pics, they often tag their friends' names.

Vane Restrepo.

Marilin San Marin.

Xiomara Isazs.

Deyna Bedoya.

Olga Castrillon.

Dulce Queen.

Stefany Duque.