Medellin Reports

[Mr Enternational]

Anyone who can't spend $25 on an airport transfer should keep their broke ass at home. In Colombia in particular taking a public transportation is not a good proposition. In many cases taxis directly are cheaper than a combination of a metro or Transmileneo plus a short taxi ride. You can do it for experience, do a metrocable etc. But why anyone with luggage and valuables will opt for a bus on a way from an airport is beyond any comprehension. Each country is different, and I do use public transportation in other countries, when it is both convenient and economical, that is when it makes sense. And it does not make sense in this case.

It is not that someone can't do something sir, but obviously you have a different idea of when something is convenient and economical than other people do since there are millions of people that take public transportation with their luggage and valuables from countless airports all over the world everyday. I have never taken a taxi from and to the airport in Medellin (Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Monteria I have), because I am one of those that see the bus as convenient and economical.

Why would I spend $25 for a taxi that is going to get me somewhere in relatively the same amount of time with just as much comfort as the $3 bus? Likewise I could say that anyone that can not pay $300 short time for a prepago should keep their broke ass home. Or anybody who is not buying a first class ticket should keep their broke ass home. Or anyone that prefers mongering at the 30k casas should keep their broke ass home. But then too I stay in $11 hotels downtown and not in $75 apartments in Poblado. Maybe I should be the one keeping my broke ass home.

[Questner]

Last time I had an early flight out of Meddy at about 8 am. It has never crossed my mind to walk myself at dawn with luggage to Poblado metro station, then take a metro to the city centre, then take a public van to the airport if it even were available so early, and then to fear it may stuck somewhere in traffic for whatever reason and I would miss my flight. So, that's why I call busing to and from airport a BS, the same sort of advice given earlier in the thread to protect oneself in the city centre with 'a full size umbrella with a sharpened point as a possible weapon you can carry anywhere without trouble'

[Knowledge]

I suspect the American may have been up to some shady business, drugs and such. I don't have any facts to support that. It is a hunch that makes the pieces fit together.

You guys had better get out of Poblado and head to Centro where it is safe!

https://www.minuto30.com/ciudadano-e...oblado/529964/

[Questner]

For the money that is saved by taking the bus would get you a real nice adventure in a casa. Let's face it not all guys have money to burn. Also I have had a few nice conversations on that bus with some interesting females.

Anyone who can't spend $25 on an airport transfer should keep their broke ass at home. In Colombia in particular taking a public transportation is not a good proposition. In many cases taxis directly are cheaper than a combination of a metro or Transmileneo plus a short taxi ride. You can do it for experience, do a metrocable etc. But why anyone with luggage and valuables will opt for a bus on a way from an airport is beyond any comprehension. Each country is different, and I do use public transportation in other countries, when it is both convenient and economical, that is when it makes sense. And it does not make sense in this case.

[Knowledge]

That is some Willie Sutton style robbery. He's the guy who is famous for answering the question of "why do you rob banks" with "because that's where the money is". Why do criminals target Poblado? Because that's where the money is.

Exactly! LOL The period I posted about a few pages back had 2 foreigners killed in El Poblado, 2 in Laurales and zero in Centro. LOL.

The reason I don't mind Centro so much late at night is it is only a block and a half to my 3 strip clubs from my hotel, plus 2 Casa's (Yakuza more like 50 ft), 24 HR indoorATM, 24 HR food. Not much exposure.

I see this guy, 41-year-old man identified as Johnny Noel Simancas Jr was killed with a knife, time to up your game in unarmed combat against a opponent or two armed with knives. Giving them what they want won't always keep you from getting stabbed but worth a try. I suggest a full size umbrella with a sharpened point as a possible weapon you can carry anywhere without trouble.

[Chesscat]

Around $75 k.

A taxi charges somewhat less, I think.

I like the microbus or minivan, that carries like 12 people. It's local flavor, but it takes you to El Centro. I don't like piling out of a minivan en El Centro with luggage, but then I only take a carry-on. So getting out at El Centro, one could take the subway to the Poblado station, then take a taxi, or just take a taxi from El Centro, in the latter case you are spending more.

It may be possible to get the minivan to let you out closer to El Poblado, but I have not been successful.

What does the mansion charge for a driver from the airport vs taking a taxi from the airport.

[JoeFlaxman]

You guys had better get out of Poblado and head to Centro where it is safe!

https://www.minuto30.com/ciudadano-e...oblado/529964/

I totally agree. Centro Medellin is totally safe during the day and up to 11 pm at night. Anyone who says it is dangerous needs to tell their own personnel story and stop spreading rumors.

Put it in writing. I was out near the Vera Cruz Church and Parque Botero every evening for 7 days up to 11 pm and never had any problems. I even went across the street from Parque Botero twice at 10 pm and walked by all the bars in the Zona Rosa. It was kind of seedy but no one bothered me. Also there were no beggars or touts around this part of town at night either unlike Ermita in Manila. Folks don't believe what others are writing. Just go there and see for yourself. I even walked from Parque Berrio to the San Antonio metro station one night at 11 pm and no one bothered me.

[TjBrazil]

What does the mansion charge for a driver from the airport vs taking a taxi from the airport.

[TjBrazil]

Conveniently located close to the metro station, Estadio. But breakfast is rather Spartan, limited, limited choices. Not bad for the price, though.

I checked that hotel Dorado and came up with 75 a night for March. Where you getting 43?

[Wolf662]

You guys had better get out of Poblado and head to Centro where it is safe!

https://www.minuto30.com/ciudadano-e...oblado/529964/

Exactly! LOL The period I posted about a few pages back had 2 foreigners killed in El Poblado, 2 in Laurales and zero in Centro. LOL.

The reason I don't mind Centro so much late at night is it is only a block and a half to my 3 strip clubs from my hotel, plus 2 Casa's (Yakuza more like 50 ft), 24 HR indoorATM, 24 HR food. Not much exposure.

I see this guy, 41-year-old man identified as Johnny Noel Simancas Jr was killed with a knife, time to up your game in unarmed combat against a opponent or two armed with knives. Giving them what they want won't always keep you from getting stabbed but worth a try. I suggest a full size umbrella with a sharpened point as a possible weapon you can carry anywhere without trouble.

[Mr Enternational]

You guys had better get out of Poblado and head to Centro where it is safe!

https://www.minuto30.com/ciudadano-e...oblado/529964/

[JjBee62]

Get your hotel to send a trusted driver, or take a marked taxi. You can take pics of the license plate and cab # on the side of the door, and pretend your are texting it to someone. I've seen some of the girls do that, as they said women there get raped by cabbies all the time. They do that to greatly reduce their risk of the taxi guy plotting something. I've been there many times, have not had much trouble. Parque Llleras is the "Safest" of the zones, but I wouldn't consider any big city "SAFE" anywhere in the world. Steer clear of "cheap casas" in places like El Centro, which is a district you DO NOT want to be in unless you speak fluent Spanish and look like Danny Trejo. Even then, I'd advise you to bring a few wing men, only go during the day, and still keep your head on a swivel.

Your biggest risk in Medellin is crossing the street on foot and getting hit by a cab. Unlike the United States, if you step out in front of car, even on accident, the car has the right of way, not a person. So in other words, if there is a crosswalk, do not assume cars will stop for you or even bother braking. They won't. Some will even speed up, and almost all buses I've seen have sped up. Not trying to scare you, but they don't give a rats behind if you are in the road or not, some will not even bother stopping. SO, be careful crossing there, and do not assume a car will stop if you walk in front of it, even if it is on a crosswalk..

Someone is feeding you a lot of exaggerated and outdated information, and you're doing everyone a disservice by passing it on.

The white taxis at the airport are safe, at least when it comes to not [CodeWord125] or robbing gringo travelers. The driving skills leave a lot to be desired. Depending on your hotel, their "trusted driver" is some friend of whoever receives your message, who knows he can overcharge you.

I walk between Parque Lleras and Parque Poblado at least 4 nights a week, midnight or later, I walk the same area, plus much more of Poblado at least 3 times a week. I've walked from Lleras to almost Envigado at 3 am. With a few exceptions, where nobody has any reason to go, Poblado is safe.

"Keeping your head on a swivel" is one of the quickest ways to get targeted for robbery. You may as well tattoo "tengo mucho dinero" on your forehead. It's a sign of nervousness. Instead, walk natural, with purpose. Look to the sides naturally and rely on peripheral vision. Stop at street vendors or in shops to see if someone is following you. You may still get targeted, but you're a lot less noticeable.

I don't speak fluent Spanish and don't look like Danny Trejo, but somehow I've survived multiple trips to El Centro, usually without a wingman. Avoid the cheap casas? That's why most people come here. It's simple. Figure out where you want to go, call a taxi, give the driver the address. Get out of the taxi, go inside, have your fun. When you're ready to leave, call a taxi.

I don't recommend walking alone in El Centro at night, but there are plenty of areas where, unless you're being stupid, you'll have no problems.

There have probably only been about a dozen confirmed cases of people being drugged in Colombia, but it's become the favorite urban legend. The motivation factor isn't there, especially if the girl is already in your apartment. She already knows she's getting paid. Why risk drugging you just to find out your money is locked in the safe? Why risk completely losing her access to overpaying gringos for a few extra 100 k? If you're hanging out in some of the barrios, drinking in the bars where no gringo has gone before, you might be drugged, but more likely someone will just use a knife to convince you to hand over your money and phone, and maybe to go to an ATM.

You were right about one thing, be careful crossing the street. Also, watch where you're walking. There are plenty of places where you can easily break an ankle.

If you don't know any Spanish, start learning. Learn numbers a few basic verbs, nouns and adjectives. It won't help much, because you still won't understand a word people say, but you will be able to get by. The more Spanish you learn, the better your experience will be.

[The Tall Man]

LOL.

I have never been with her but have seen her at the mansion.

If I didn't have better things to do at the tmie I would have taken her for a spin.

Face to face she is attractive enough.

I'm sure if she was a TS girl someone would have complained at the Mansion. LOL.

Besides from the looks of her facebook page she has children.

This mansion chick is a slightly better looking and is capable of giving an extremely good GFE.
300k TLN and no pop limit....I have banged her up to four times in an night. And always willing to please.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003857383032

This talk about TS women that we see in medellin, some TS that I have seen in person, no they are not my thing, can fool you into believing they are a beautiful looking woman, until of course on closer inspection.

But really I have met a few out in the clubs and on the streets of poblado that I had to take a second look at.

TTM.

[Kelso1]

Breaks service guys likely make a good living. The only issue I noticed was speeding. They race like madmen. Anyway, here is the official quote from travel. Gc. Ca on Medellin: 'Try to arrive at Medelland's Jos Mara seerdova International Airport during the day to avoid the road from the airport to the city after dark'. As for others advising on taking a bus, I have low tolerance for this BS.

For the money that is saved by taking the bus would get you a real nice adventure in a casa. Let's face it not all guys have money to burn. Also I have had a few nice conversations on that bus with some interesting females.

[Hasideas Tao]

I'm very rarely bored while traveling. Even in airports I enjoy the watching and interacting with people from different backgrounds. Interesting people have varied interests. Beyond Guatape and Pablo Escobar's grave for example, there are several worthwhile museums in Medellin along with textile shops, restaurants and a long list of other things like the alliance Francaise where you can meet bright an inquisitive women. I think the most basic social skills can improve sessions with providers, but these are only my opinions.

What is your M. O. With this place? Where is it?