Medellin Reports

[El Mechanico]

Question being the amature photographer is it ok to take photos during the bikini contest.

It was not a problem last year. I sat on the right of the 'stage' and had my phone camera and video catching all the hot ones as they danced & exited the 'Stage'! Nobody ever told me a thing!

El Mechanico.

[MedellinGringo]

What is even worse is that they are charging almost the same cover price for their own hotel guests. Yes, I understand that drinks and food are included in the cover price (at least until their supplies supposedly run out), but shit, for someone like me who doesn't really drink, I'd have to eat a shit ton of caviar and truffles to make it worth that cover charge. It just seems really odd to me to charge hotel guests for the privilege of hanging out by the pool, an area that we would normally have free access too. Granted, their photos of last year's July 4th party do show around 20 chicas in attendance in the group photo, so that suggests a good attendance from the chica side (at least those who weren't taken to the room at that time).

The only way I would go to that party is if I hadn't already lined up my chicas from my previous days there and needed a convenient quick line-up so-to-speak for some quick introductions. Otherwise, I would be inclined to boycott. I could understand a more reasonable cover charge, but 170 k for hotel guests sounds quite simply, excessive to me.

A guest paying 170 K cover charge is a rip off. Because the hotel doesn't stop you from going to the pool or meeting the women if you don't pay. The only thing you can't do is drink or eat their crappy food.

But if was in Medellin and didn't have a long list of women already lined up. I'd pay the 190 K to go to the party.

For one thing. There isn't going to be anything better to do on a Sunday afternoon than go to this party. I'd be in and out in about an hour. I'd get the contact info of every hot chick in the place and pull the hottest one back to my place to have my own private pool party.

Even if you have half the women at the party on your facebook already. It just saves so much time to be able to see them in person and chat them up a bit. Instead of calling each and everyone over to your place and waiting around for them to show up just to find out they aren't as hot in person or you lack chemistry with them.

The Mansion can be a huge time saver.

[Combo]

What is even worse is that they are charging almost the same cover price for their own hotel guests. Yes, I understand that drinks and food are included in the cover price (at least until their supplies supposedly run out), but shit, for someone like me who doesn't really drink, I'd have to eat a shit ton of caviar and truffles to make it worth that cover charge. It just seems really odd to me to charge hotel guests for the privilege of hanging out by the pool, an area that we would normally have free access too. Granted, their photos of last year's July 4th party do show around 20 chicas in attendance in the group photo, so that suggests a good attendance from the chica side (at least those who weren't taken to the room at that time).

The only way I would go to that party is if I hadn't already lined up my chicas from my previous days there and needed a convenient quick line-up so-to-speak for some quick introductions. Otherwise, I would be inclined to boycott. I could understand a more reasonable cover charge, but 170 k for hotel guests sounds quite simply, excessive to me.

Agreed. 170 k if you're already a guest there is absurd. I would probably just leave the house for the day. Though if it's Sunday, there's not as much going around the city.

[JjBee62]

Question being the amature photographer is it ok to take photos during the bikini contest.

Answer: I doubt it. For a more definitive answer, contact Hotel M and ask.

[Kozak]

They have the party on the Sunday before the 4th when the 4th is on a weekday! No mystery there!

Food and drinks (beer & water only, I believe) included. I went last year, very skeptical, but actually had a pretty good time!

The bikini competition was almost worth the price of admission!

El Mechanico.

Question being the amature photographer is it ok to take photos during the bikini contest.

[Hasideas Tao]

Carrera 35 #7-65? Are you sure this is correct?

Seems like a strange address for El Centro. According to Google maps this address pops up in el poblado across from the hostal.

These are the addresses from the map at which there was no casas.

Sarita, Calle 55 #43-72.

?Name, Carrera 35 # 7-65.

This one is not on the Map.

Traviesas Sexi, Calle 58 No 45 the 104.

Please add it.

[Wolf662]

http://www.visa.com/atmlocator/mobile/index.jsp#(page: results, params:(query:'Medelland, Antioquia, Colombia, COL'.

It's my understanding that Bancolombia is ON the Plus Network, however not every ATM is connected, especially on weekends. For example, in Poblado CC Diez is off the network, however CC Vizcaya in on.

Thanks, that explains why I can get cash from some ATMs but not others on the weekend.

[UltraHappy]

If you already know them from facebook, why would you have to go to a party to meet them in person? 190 K is a lot just to mingle with hookers that you already almost know. There are so many hookers in Medellin that this would be a waste of money. Or why not just go on a normal day where it costs a lot less? And some people think it is ridiculous that some casas charge 2000 pesos or that you have to buy a beer to see their lineup.

What is even worse is that they are charging almost the same cover price for their own hotel guests. Yes, I understand that drinks and food are included in the cover price (at least until their supplies supposedly run out), but shit, for someone like me who doesn't really drink, I'd have to eat a shit ton of caviar and truffles to make it worth that cover charge. It just seems really odd to me to charge hotel guests for the privilege of hanging out by the pool, an area that we would normally have free access too. Granted, their photos of last year's July 4th party do show around 20 chicas in attendance in the group photo, so that suggests a good attendance from the chica side (at least those who weren't taken to the room at that time).

The only way I would go to that party is if I hadn't already lined up my chicas from my previous days there and needed a convenient quick line-up so-to-speak for some quick introductions. Otherwise, I would be inclined to boycott. I could understand a more reasonable cover charge, but 170 k for hotel guests sounds quite simply, excessive to me.

[Mr Enternational]

For me it's worth the price of admission as I'm new in MDE and it will give me a good chance to meet some of the FB girls in person. I like to mingle and try to gage their attitude before going all in.

If you already know them from facebook, why would you have to go to a party to meet them in person? 190 K is a lot just to mingle with hookers that you already almost know. There are so many hookers in Medellin that this would be a waste of money. Or why not just go on a normal day where it costs a lot less? And some people think it is ridiculous that some casas charge 2000 pesos or that you have to buy a beer to see their lineup.

[Fun Luvr]

I'm neutral on the subject but it is worthwhile to point / remind that Google Maps blurs faces and license plates, and it is not valid to compare a red light district to an amusement park. In case the latter point is not clear, put yourself in the situation of having to explain your presence in a video of a red light district versus your appearance at an amusement park.

I was not comparing anything. I was responding to the original post that stated "It is just rude and bad manners to film or take pictures of anyone without their knowledge and consent. Anywhere, any time, under any circumstances. " There was no mention of red-light districts. "Anywhere, any time, under any circumstances" includes amusement parks and red-light districts, without distinction.

[Wolf662]

I usually party in Tijuana and there are free "fiestas" there where one can socialize with girls who are usually available for all nighters (8 hrs). I like to mingle and try to gage their attitude before going all in.

Medellin has that too. They are called the strip cubs of Centro. Conejitas will have 30-50 women working on a weekend night. Barre Ejectiva will have 20+ and Maracaibo will have 15+, (depending what time you go, girls roll in all night, with more there after 10) all free to get in. If you don't mind them ringing a bell when you come in. I have pulled all nights from all 3. They all want 50-60 k for the girl to leave, plus what she agrees too. Or you get her # and meet the next day or when she gets off. They have everything from spinners to Colombian Barbies.

That's 60+ women within 3 blocks you can sit and drink with & gauge chemistry. I wouldn't go without some who spoke good Spanish along. And I wouldn't dress up to much, bad places to be sporting a Rolex or get too drunk or flash a wad etc. And after dark I would cab, not walk. I mean I walk, but my hotel is right between the clubs and I lived in Latin America for 5 years and speak good Spanish etc.

[Questner]

Bancolombia used to be my go to bank until this year. They are not part of the Plus network anymore so my ATM card no longer worked. Davienda and BBBV ATMs work with no fees to use their machines, although Davienda lets you take more out per transaction.

Agree an ATM card is the way to go with the best exchange rate. There are ATMs at airport. Never use money exchangers, their rates are the worst. But it's a good idea to have a couple hundred bucks as back up in case you have trouble with your ATM card.

http://www.visa.com/atmlocator/mobile/index.jsp#(page: results, params:(query:'Medellíand, Antioquia, Colombia, COL'.

It's my understanding that Bancolombia is ON the Plus Network, however not every ATM is connected, especially on weekends. For example, in Poblado CC Diez is off the network, however CC Vizcaya in on.

[Frojo]

Yea pretty sure I'd rather take the 190 k and spend it on the hottest girl at FaseDos or or 2 from a Centro strip club or have 6 different redlight girls at 30 k each.

For me it's worth the price of admission as I'm new in MDE and it will give me a good chance to meet some of the FB girls in person. I hope. I usually party in Tijuana and there are free "fiestas" there where one can socialize with girls who are usually available for all nighters (8 hrs). I like to mingle and try to gage their attitude before going all in.

[JHappyDog]

So it is not on the weekend before for us celebrating Canada Day! Ah? (150 years).

Good to know for next year, thanks and enjoy.

They have the party on the Sunday before the 4th when the 4th is on a weekday! No mystery there!

Food and drinks (beer & water only, I believe) included. I went last year, very skeptical, but actually had a pretty good time!

The bikini competition was almost worth the price of admission!

El Mechanico.

[El Mechanico]

Mansion 4th of July party is on July 2. Don't ask! Jejeje.

170 mil for guests. 190 mil for outsiders

They have the party on the Sunday before the 4th when the 4th is on a weekday! No mystery there!

Food and drinks (beer & water only, I believe) included. I went last year, very skeptical, but actually had a pretty good time!

The bikini competition was almost worth the price of admission!

El Mechanico.