Medellin Reports

[Concarne]

LOL, Frank's place. Holy fuck, what a hole. I stayed there on my first trip here. If we ever meet in person I will tell you a funny ass story about some shit that happened while I was there. Frank was cool about it. The place was rank but he was a first class dude, very nice, very helpful.

LOL. Yeah. Frank is a good guy.

The place was basic but it was in the right place and at a very cheap price. It was funny. When you pick a Mayo girl and they did not know yet they were a bit aprehensive to go to your room and rather would stay at their vetted hotel. But once you told them it was Frank's place then it was all good. They knew the way just fine. Hahah.

Had a couple of good parties there and one or two not so good times with angry chicas. But it was all good. I would stay there again if it was available.

Well, hopefully we can meet buddy. Beers on me.

[LookingToSwing4]

Be honest here, what is your level of Spanish, how old / mobile are you, how comfortable are you in sort in between situations (girl is not an outright prepago or perhaps not one at all) , how much are you willing to explore, how comfortable are you in a new and potentially unnerving / disorienting setting?

If your Spanish is not very good, you are older and / or have issues doing a lot of walking and what not, you're a little uncomfortable around non-pros (also pertains to the Spanish question) , you only have a short time or don't want to wander much, or you're a little freaked out by people on speaking a different language that are a bit unsavory, then I'd say either stay in Costa Rica or, if anything, do the Mansion.

The Mansion you can look at positively or negatively. If you like hanging around the Sportsman's Lodge in CR, you will like the Mansion. Girls on site and they are tailored to western tastes, meaning thin girls and some even have some level of English. There are other hobbyists around, they are all foreigners as well. The value is not superlative but it's not poor either and there are some beautiful girls that work there (not sure if I would call them semi pros but whatever, minor point of contention).

Now if you are an adventurous spirit, experienced monger, whatever, well one could view it as a bunch of jaded old farts sitting around for the girls to show up and work them as opposed to getting out and really seeing what this city has to offer.

But my advice is stay in San Jose. Don't come to Medellin. Nothing to see here.

Just a quick editorial for the MDE newbie question. WTS provides very good feedback as do many others on this board, but I will always disagree with the advice that one needs to speak spanish to travel to MDE. With a couple of exceptions. Kinda hard to "smooze" non-pros if you cannot communicate with them. Also, if you are looking for girls who will spend a good amount of time with you, like all day or nite, you might get bored if you cannot communicate with them. But if short-time session with some of the hottest women on this planet are what you seek, you will enjoy yourself. But the number of places where you can have an excellent time without speaking more than a few words of Spanish are plentiful!

I spoke almost zero Spanish when I started coming her in 2009. Granted, I speak a much more now and my experiences have improved since then; but they were pretty damn good before! I would also recommend the Mansion as you dip your toe into Colombian waters. You will find a few girls who desire to practice their English on you. But you will also find some like-minded hombres who might be able to help you explore the city in a way you might not otherwise do solo. The mansion staff and owners are a great source of tourist information and will be more than happy to help you navigate your way around the city and stay safe. They can even connect you with drivers that would take you out club-hopping if that is something you want and do not mind spending a little coin to have a driver at your disposal all night. I stayed there exclusively for about 1. 5 years. Now I stay in apartments because I am more comfortable navigating the city and I enjoy the privacy an apartment affords me.

Please post a report if you do go. I always find it refreshing to read new MDE experiences. Reminds me of my first visit!

[Vlg55]

Be honest here, what is your level of Spanish, how old / mobile are you, how comfortable are you in sort in between situations (girl is not an outright prepago or perhaps not one at all) , how much are you willing to explore, how comfortable are you in a new and potentially unnerving / disorienting setting?

If your Spanish is not very good, you are older and / or have issues doing a lot of walking and what not, you're a little uncomfortable around non-pros (also pertains to the Spanish question) , you only have a short time or don't want to wander much, or you're a little freaked out by people on speaking a different language that are a bit unsavory, then I'd say either stay in Costa Rica or, if anything, do the Mansion..

I agree the chicas in MDE are prettier and less mechanical! But I think I'll joggle between the two.

[Member #4244]

Hi Guys,

I'm fairly new to the Hobby having enjoyed SJO a few times and would like to know your preference on the question of SJO vs. MDE. SJO is so centralized with great action in Barrio Amon. As I've read thru the postings here going back a few months I have the impression that the girls in MDE are: prettier, better priced and the amateurs are more pliant.

The lists name so many spots that using a guide seems to make sense. Right?

I have other questions about Mansion vs. Others, etc, but will save that for another posting.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Heartmuscle

Be honest here, what is your level of Spanish, how old / mobile are you, how comfortable are you in sort in between situations (girl is not an outright prepago or perhaps not one at all) , how much are you willing to explore, how comfortable are you in a new and potentially unnerving / disorienting setting?

If your Spanish is not very good, you are older and / or have issues doing a lot of walking and what not, you're a little uncomfortable around non-pros (also pertains to the Spanish question) , you only have a short time or don't want to wander much, or you're a little freaked out by people on speaking a different language that are a bit unsavory, then I'd say either stay in Costa Rica or, if anything, do the Mansion.

The Mansion you can look at positively or negatively. If you like hanging around the Sportsman's Lodge in CR, you will like the Mansion. Girls on site and they are tailored to western tastes, meaning thin girls and some even have some level of English. There are other hobbyists around, they are all foreigners as well. The value is not superlative but it's not poor either and there are some beautiful girls that work there (not sure if I would call them semi pros but whatever, minor point of contention).

Now if you are an adventurous spirit, experienced monger, whatever, well one could view it as a bunch of jaded old farts sitting around for the girls to show up and work them as opposed to getting out and really seeing what this city has to offer.

But my advice is stay in San Jose. Don't come to Medellin. Nothing to see here ;)

[DrWasabee]

As advertised on his website we had a friend waiting for us in Colombia. Went down during Super Bowl weekend Jake took us around to a few casas also hooked us up with some of his chica friends. Not knowing much Spanish I wouldn't have done it any other way he had a place to stay and a great host. Went to liquid for the Super Bowl met some great guys including Vegas Jeff. Looking forward to another trip in a month or two.

[Vegas Jeff]

I'll save you some time:

Stay at the Mansion. See my "Mansion Refresher" post:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...=1#post1516203

Get a group of other guys staying at the mansion together, share a taxi and hit the casas or strip clubs on the list.

Once you get a few trips under your belt, branch out into the apartments. Invite the chicas contacts you made at the mansion over to visit you. Try your hand at an online dating site like Latin American Cupid.

If your Spanish sucks, don't bother with the apartment / online dating option until it gets better.

Heartmuscle, the advice above as well as the link attached explains it all.

Plenty of options in Medellin once you are there a few times and learn the lay of the land.

On the map below try to see barrios 10, 11, 14, and south of 14. Study your Spanish as you will need it. Every little bit helps. Good luck.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...e_Medellin.svg

[Legal Tender]

I'll save you some time:

Stay at the Mansion. See my "Mansion Refresher" post:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...=1#post1516203

Get a group of other guys staying at the mansion together, share a taxi and hit the casas or strip clubs on the list.

Once you get a few trips under your belt, branch out into the apartments. Invite the chicas contacts you made at the mansion over to visit you. Try your hand at an online dating site like Latin American Cupid.

If your Spanish sucks, don't bother with the apartment / online dating option until it gets better.

Really, all a new guy needs to know.

[Hioctane]

Are you not (North) American MiamiSammy? I've heard of Canadians and folks from other countries having to pay an exit fee to leave the DR. I've never paid an exit fee either. Only the $10 tourist (tax) entrance fee.

A lot of countries charge an exit fee. For US citizens (or tickets bought in the US. Not sure which), it's included in the ticket price.

[SavePros321]

Hi Guys,

I'm fairly new to the Hobby having enjoyed SJO a few times and would like to know your preference on the question of SJO vs. MDE. SJO is so centralized with great action in Barrio Amon. As I've read thru the postings here going back a few months I have the impression that the girls in MDE are: prettier, better priced and the amateurs are more pliant.

The lists name so many spots that using a guide seems to make sense. Right?

I have other questions about Mansion vs. Others, etc, but will save that for another posting.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Heartmuscle

I'll save you some time:

Stay at the Mansion. See my "Mansion Refresher" post:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...=1#post1516203

Get a group of other guys staying at the mansion together, share a taxi and hit the casas or strip clubs on the list.

Once you get a few trips under your belt, branch out into the apartments. Invite the chicas contacts you made at the mansion over to visit you. Try your hand at an online dating site like Latin American Cupid.

If your Spanish sucks, don't bother with the apartment/online dating option until it gets better.

[Member #4244]

Thanks buddy, I will PM you.

I have stayed at Mayo before. At Frank's place before he sold it. Sometimes I like to get down and dirty. LOL. So I will check out the hotel scene for a couple of days there. But I expect I will need a change of scenery after a few days.

Apartment with access to a pool would be ideal.

LOL, Frank's place. Holy fuck, what a hole. I stayed there on my first trip here. If we ever meet in person I will tell you a funny ass story about some shit that happened while I was there. Frank was cool about it. The place was rank but he was a first class dude, very nice, very helpful.

[SavePros321]

Well, I'm glad they dropped it. I posted a quick exploratory question on the DR forum, so maybe I'll get some info there. I actually based my decision to go to MDE on the $80 charge. Everyone was really complaining about it at the time, so good for us. Glad you guys didn't have to shell out the extra.

Are you not (North) American MiamiSammy? I've heard of Canadians and folks from other countries having to pay an exit fee to leave the DR. I've never paid an exit fee either. Only the $10 tourist (tax) entrance fee.

[MiamiSammy]

I was there three weeks ago and I was only charged the usual $10 on arrival. Certainly not saying you're BSing. The $80 thing just sounds weird.

Well, I'm glad they dropped it. I posted a quick exploratory question on the DR forum, so maybe I'll get some info there. I actually based my decision to go to MDE on the $80 charge. Everyone was really complaining about it at the time, so good for us. Glad you guys didn't have to shell out the extra.

[Concarne]

Hey man PM me I know a guy with apartments in Conquistadores, assuming his number hasnt changed like every other "se me perdio el celuar" motherfucker in this country.

Don't stay in the Mayo, period, trust me. It's just a fucking dump and it's pretty isolated.

Thanks buddy, I will PM you.

I have stayed at Mayo before. At Frank's place before he sold it. Sometimes I like to get down and dirty. LOL. So I will check out the hotel scene for a couple of days there. But I expect I will need a change of scenery after a few days.

Apartment with access to a pool would be ideal.

[Member #4244]

Hey man PM me I know a guy with apartments in Conquistadores, assuming his number hasnt changed like every other "se me perdio el celuar" motherfucker in this country.

Don't stay in the Mayo, period, trust me. It's just a fucking dump and it's pretty isolated.

[Concarne]

Check out these places:

http://hotelmacedoniaplaza.com/index.php?lang=en

http://www.hotelalcaravan.com/habitaciones.html

www.hotelcentralplazamedellin.com/&prev=/search

%3Fq%3Dhotel%2Bcentral%2Bplaza%2Bmedellin%26hl%3Den-US.

The Macedonia looks nice. From the photos it looks like is around the corner from Mayo.

I am going to give the Alcaravan a try for at least a couple of days but will stop by the Macedonia and check it out. If I do not like it there I may just go to stay at an apartment in Poblado.

I may rent one room in Centro for one day just for kicks and see how it goes.

It has been suggested that renting apartments by Estadio or Conquistadores maybe less a hassle then one in Poblado in terms of easier access to fun times (part of reason I am trying hotels in Mayo). Does anyone know which website to check for rentals in that area?

Report coming up. Will try to make it a semi-live one.

TIA