Medellin Reports

[Dickhead]

Learn the addressing scheme in Latin countries. Calles (CL) and Carreras (Cra) intersect. Using the address of New Life as an example, it is on Calle 56 between Carrera 43 and the next higher numbered Carrera. The next higher Carrera is 45 because 44 doesn't go through that area. Like in the US, even numbers are on one side of the street and odd numbers are on the other side. Go to the intersection of Calle 56 and Carrera 43, start walking on Calle 56. If the numbers after the dash are incrementing, you are going in the right direction. If the numbers are decreasing, reverse your direction. In conclusion, New Life is on Calle 56,39 numbers from the intersection with Carrera 43.

Yeah, but that is just the system in Colombia. Other Latin Américan countries have other systems and not too many use carreras. Many use avenidas. San José CR has a quadrant system such that Calle 18 is nowhere near Calle 17. Buenos Aires has a great grid system and all the blocks are 100 meters long. Guatemala may have some type of system but mostly it is just chaos theory. Other cities have virtually no street numbers. So there is no one addressing scheme in Latin countries, at all.

[Smokers Rule]

Almost certain I know the answer but can someone who has been there confirm: New Years Eve is a bad time to go to MDE for p4 p, right?

[YippieKayay]

Why March? Only Colombian holiday I see is DIA de San Jose / Saint Joseph's Day, 1st Monday after the 19th.

Spring break. Better to go last week or two of February.

[Wolf662]

As a helpful tip here are the months you should avoid:

January.

March.

April (semana santa and the week following it).

August (many European tourists).

December (Christmas time)..

Why March? Only Colombian holiday I see is DIA de San Jose / Saint Joseph's Day, 1st Monday after the 19th.

[Wolf662]

Hi all,

I tried to go to New Life today. Today was my first day in Medellin, I had trouble finding the place as I could find no blue door. How would an experienced person do this. I showed the following address to the taxi driver and he took me there, address was there written on the door but there was no blue door. Address that I showed was:

Calle 56 #43-39.

Please can anyone help me with what I am missing. I know it is a rookie question but still.

Thanks.

Unless they just painted it you are looking for this blue door. It's about 2 doors to the left of Botaniko Bistro which is Calle 56 #43 - 43.

[Wolf662]

Just got back from Medellin and one thing had me really surprised. Neither Fase II or La Isla charged you for using their rooms?

It's just included in the 190 k at FaseII.

[DasBooty]

Just got back from Medellin and one thing had me really surprised. Neither Fase II or La Isla charged you for using their rooms?

[YippieKayay]

This will be my first trip to Medellin and super excited! I'm flying out March 13th and staying until the 19th and I have a bunch of questions. ...

This is why it's good to avoid in season for these destinations. As a helpful tip here are the months you should avoid:

January.

March.

April (semana santa and the week following it).

August (many European tourists).

December (Christmas time).

Travel is more expensive. There are large groups of sex tourists with no clue how to behave or what to do (or Spanish speaking skills). Prices will go up. Bad shit will go down and places you stayed at will suddenly have curfews and rules.

[Manizales911]

I read it everywhere saying don't wear jewelry or flashing clothing and my guys like to flash what should I tell them?

Tell them to make sure to review their last will and testament and update them as necessary.

[Fun Luvr]

Hi all,

I tried to go to New Life today. Today was my first day in Medellin, I had trouble finding the place as I could find no blue door. How would an experienced person do this. I showed the following address to the taxi driver and he took me there, address was there written on the door but there was no blue door. Address that I showed was:

Calle 56 #43-39.

Please can anyone help me with what I am missing. I know it is a rookie question but still.

Thanks.

Learn the addressing scheme in Latin countries. Calles (CL) and Carreras (Cra) intersect. Using the address of New Life as an example, it is on Calle 56 between Carrera 43 and the next higher numbered Carrera. The next higher Carrera is 45 because 44 doesn't go through that area. Like in the US, even numbers are on one side of the street and odd numbers are on the other side. Go to the intersection of Calle 56 and Carrera 43, start walking on Calle 56. If the numbers after the dash are incrementing, you are going in the right direction. If the numbers are decreasing, reverse your direction. In conclusion, New Life is on Calle 56,39 numbers from the intersection with Carrera 43.

[El Mechanico]

I doubt you will find any place in El Centro. The only place I know of that will almost for sure have all the games is Patrick's Irish Pub near Parque Lleras.

Thanks Guys, looks like it will be Jensen's, Patrick's or Hooters.

Thanks for the last minute intel.

El Mechanico.

[JjBee62]

Hi all,

I tried to go to New Life today. Today was my first day in Medellin, I had trouble finding the place as I could find no blue door. How would an experienced person do this. I showed the following address to the taxi driver and he took me there, address was there written on the door but there was no blue door. Address that I showed was:

Calle 56 #43-39.

Please can anyone help me with what I am missing. I know it is a rookie question but still.

Thanks.

What you're missing is a blue door. It's bright blue. It's on Calle 56 and it has the number #43-39 right over the top of the door. If you go through the blue door, after a few steps there's a gate. Ring the buzzer. Repeat until you get upstairs.

If you want to try again, I might find someone to go along with you tomorrow.

[SBeach25]

+1.

Lol

What the hell does all the vets here know? Right? They will have a great time explaining why one or more of the ten goes home with a stab wound, hurt or in the worst way dead. Really tired of seeing these guys come down here with the arrogance of I'm a bad A. Large group or not, these guys just shoot at any sign of resistance. Yes, please come with the flashy stuff, wear a rolex. Go to central or better go to the barrios. You guys are do what you want. Please do! Can't wait to read the headlines of how stupid gringos come down for sex tourism and get killed. Wait, I read these head lines every month so I guess its normal news now. Oh well.

Let me add one more thing..the vets here are all walks of life..some are even retired military and they offer advice on what not to do..Take it how you will...really.

[Fun Luvr]

NCAA college football bowl games.

I am heading down to the MDE tomorrow. Where's the best place around El Centro to watch college football bowl games on TV. Thanks in advance guys.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

El Mechanico.

I doubt you will find any place in El Centro. The only place I know of that will almost for sure have all the games is Patrick's Irish Pub near Parque Lleras.

[Jingur]

Hi all,

I tried to go to New Life today. Today was my first day in Medellin, I had trouble finding the place as I could find no blue door. How would an experienced person do this. I showed the following address to the taxi driver and he took me there, address was there written on the door but there was no blue door. Address that I showed was:

Calle 56 #43-39.

Please can anyone help me with what I am missing. I know it is a rookie question but still.

Thanks.