Medellin Reports

[Knowledge]

You typically need to have at least six months of validity to be admitted to most countries or to get a visa. You will be allowed to leave as long as you have at least 24 hours validity. The USA will admit you with at least 24 hours validity left on the passport. I agree with the advice to renew it before you go.

Pretty sure it has to be valid for duration of stay. I'd get a new one ASAP.

[Blue Touch]

How long have you known El Centro?

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.

[YippieKayay]

I'm planning a trip to MDE. My passport is valid, but will expire shortly after my planned arrival and departure. I know that some countries have requirements that your passport be valid for a certain time period beyond your entry date. Does anyone know what it is for Colombia?

Pretty sure it has to be valid for duration of stay. I'd get a new one ASAP.

[Balboa]

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.

There ya go. Totally safe. Thanks for the update.

By the way, What happens after 11 pm?

[Wolf662]

Chicaspunto.com and the place a floor above it are just around the corner from your favorite place.

Yep have done a Chicopunto run, but I kinda like the laid back party atmosphere they get at Yakuza, dudes on couches drinking beers with the girls. I wander in and out of there several times a day usually to see who's working. And 45 k to my hotel is hard to be for the occasional cutie they have working.

[Big Boss Man]

This casa is the cleanest best facility of anywhere I went.

If you are staying in Poblado this is located within easy walking distance.

Unfortunately, these chicas are not the best in bed. They seem kind of inexperienced. Valentina gave an excellent strong massage if you are interested in that service. It might be worth checking out occasionally to see if the lineup improves.

150000 pesos per hour.

Whatsapp +57 xxxx571842.

Address: Calle 14.

[Big Boss Man]

Mariana.

This place is a casa that I found through an advertisement. 150000 pesos for 1 hour.

My experience was not good. She was a "don't touch my breasts type" girl so I cut off the session after 15 minutes and went to another casa. I don't know the general phone number to see the lineup. I think 4 or 5 chicas work here. Facility was nice. I think I found her on photosprepagos.

Picture is real but she has tattoos. You can see her image on Whatsapp. Unable to copy image.

Carrera 80 b#32 ee37.

[Voyajer1]

I just did a check for this month and the price is only $35, but remember, the prices fluctuate. Who are you checking with? They are definitely trying to overcharge you.

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

[JjBee62]

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'

This is simply a YMMV situation. I occasionally take a 2 or 3 day trip to Bogota and travel with just a carry on. I will take a taxi to the airport, because I have more control over my arrival time. In Bogota, I'll walk out hop on the free bus to the El Dorado Transmilenio portal, take the Transmilenio and then walk 5 to 10 minutes to my hotel, if I'm arriving during daylight. Costs me 2000 pesos and it's the same amount of time as a taxi.

Returning, I'll take the Transmilenio back to the airport, and then hop the bus to San Diego Mall, walk through the mall hop on the bus which drops me within a 3 minute walk of my apartment. I save a bit over 100 k and it takes the same amount of time.

Now if I'm traveling with more luggage I'll take the taxi.

[Fun Luvr]

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.

If someone is staying anywhere near Parque Lleras, they can take a taxi to the bus stop just outside the San Diego mall. It cost about 8,000. They can then take the airport bus to the airport for 9,500. The airport bus starts running very early, I think at 4:30 am.

Probably all of us who visit Medellin can afford to pay a taxi to take us to the airport, but why do that? I am not in the habit of paying four times more than I have to for anything.

[Kick123]

https://noticias.caracoltv.com/medel...-en-el-poblado

[Iguana Six]

I'm planning a trip to MDE. My passport is valid, but will expire shortly after my planned arrival and departure. I know that some countries have requirements that your passport be valid for a certain time period beyond your entry date. Does anyone know what it is for Colombia?

[Knowledge]

Chicaspunto.com and the place a floor above it are just around the corner from your favorite place.

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.

[ColombiaLover]

If you want the Whatsapp of my taxi driver (he drives a white taxi. The airport taxi). He or his dad will pick you up. 65 K from airport to Poblado. 50 K from Poblado back to airport. Very reliable. Nice family.

The airport road is safe, however is recommended to travel during day time. Pre-book a pick up with your hotel. They will gladly arrange for it. The standard rate is 70 K including tolls of 10 K each way, everything up is a premium for your safety. They may also send an Uber driver or someone they can trust and work with daily. Park is very safe on the perimeter, and safer on weekends. Take a cab to the park and back late night.

[Wolf662]

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

If after you give over your $ to a knife wielding opponent he decides to stab you to death anyway, I'd prefer a 3 ft umbrella with a steel tip over hand-to-knife combat. Keeping the blade at distance is paramount as long as you can, till something changes in the equation (people / cops showing up, he gives up, etc) and you can break and run. You might still get stabbed to death but it's a slightly better chance of surviving. This assumes you are in shape with good reflex's and have some hand-to-hand training.