Medellin Reports

[MiamiHeatLuver]

With your size, and military experence you should have no trouble in Centro if you follow the basic safety rules from the forum. Now if a gun is pointed at you than all bets are off. Of course even Poblado has had it's share off stickups so don't carry a lot of cash, and give it up when looking down the barrel.

Myself I stay where ever I like for many years with no problems. One time in one of the toughest areas in Lima because it was near a great dentist, Again the key is more your actions then the location you choose.

Poblado stick-ups are probably much more common than is let on by the local media. Fear of losing tourism is the obvious culprit. My lady friend was relieved of her Iphone and watch right on the outer streets of lleras. If you are a ladron from estrato 1 or 2, If you're going to be a low-life thief, don't you want to go where the money is? You're not going to get a big payout robbing your fellow estrato 1's an 2's

[John Gault]

It's kind of a compromise between a decent hotel and an easy way to do some mongering. I've been mongering in el centro on a few of my previous trips but had to make that trip back to my apt in Poblado. About the same thing this time, but I have to move out of my Poblado apt after 3 nights this time as they are booked up and I'm trying to meet a couple of regular girls I met on-line as well as get in some mongering just for the fun of it. And I can handle myself pretty well. Ex military police. 6'3", over 200lbs. But if you ask the question if I'm 'sure', maybe I should get another hotel in Poblado for my last two nights and make that trip to el centro. I'm open to suggestions from mongers that have more experience than me . This is maybe my fouth trip but my experience is still limited.

With your size, and military experence you should have no trouble in Centro if you follow the basic safety rules from the forum. Now if a gun is pointed at you than all bets are off. Of course even Poblado has had it's share off stickups so don't carry a lot of cash, and give it up when looking down the barrel.

Myself I stay where ever I like for many years with no problems. One time in one of the toughest areas in Lima because it was near a great dentist, Again the key is more your actions then the location you choose.

[BlkPanther]

I've stayed at the Nutibara Hotel in El Centro a number of times. Its right at the center of el centro action. They speak some English there. Cost is $110K a night. Its got a pool, sauna and steam room.

El Centro looks worse than it is. Walked all over the place and never had a problem. Yes, theres street people and beggars but its never bothered me. Never been hasseled or robbed. My one warning is not be up and around late at night. But most of the casas close at 8-9pm. Its best to not go to the SW areas after 8pm also. That leaves the strip clubs open later.

I've walked around a bit on a previous occasion in the afternoon after leaving a casa to find a taxi. Never felt threatened. [Trying to get some food to go from one of the local vendors after a good casa workout was a bit difficult though. ]

Thanks

[BayBoy]

I'm open to suggestions from mongers that have more experience than me in MDE. This is maybe my fouth trip but my experience is still limited.

I've stayed at the Nutibara Hotel in El Centro a number of times. Its right at the center of el centro action. They speak some English there. Cost is $110K a night. Its got a pool, sauna and steam room.

El Centro looks worse than it is. Walked all over the place and never had a problem. Yes, theres street people and beggars but its never bothered me. Never been hasseled or robbed. My one warning is not be up and around late at night. But most of the casas close at 8-9pm. Its best to not go to the SW areas after 8pm also. That leaves the strip clubs open later.

[BlkPanther]

Yes. You can do make reservation online for Gran hotel. For me, I normally go to kayak. Com and Gran hotel is listed right there. Or you can just show up on the day you want to stay. They speak English very well. There is one cute paisa working as a receptionist; and it's been like a year I still could not forget her. She even speaks English to boot. There are a few doormen who also know English. But are you sure you want to stay in El Centro?

Cheers.

It's kind of a compromise between a decent hotel and an easy way to do some mongering. I've been mongering in el centro on a few of my previous trips but had to make that trip back to my apt in Poblado. About the same thing this time, but I have to move out of my Poblado apt after 3 nights this time as they are booked up and I'm trying to meet a couple of regular girls I met on-line as well as get in some mongering just for the fun of it. And I can handle myself pretty well. Ex military police. 6'3", over 200lbs. But if you ask the question if I'm 'sure', maybe I should get another hotel in Poblado for my last two nights and make that trip to el centro. I'm open to suggestions from mongers that have more experience than me in MDE. This is maybe my fouth trip but my experience is still limited.

[BayBoy]

Where does Cataraca locate? What kind of venue is it? Thanks.

Cafe Catarata (I gave the wrong spelling) is at the corner of Calle 51 and Cra. 53. BUT there's no name on the building. They serve from pastries to Paisa lunches and food. Plus all the usual drinks (coffee, coke, beer). Its right at the apex of the action I can watch all the chicas walk by on the street.

[Member #4394]

Personally at the first area I go to Cafe Cataraca have a coffee and watch the chicas go by.

Where does Cataraca locate? What kind of venue is it? Thanks.

[MiamiHeatLuver]

Thanks guys for all the replies about booze. Funny how the duty free shops do not publish prices or many details at all on their web site for what they sell. Anyone have a good link for duty free prices?

I could not find Baily's on the Exito web site. Is this really a paisa favorite? I've never seen anyone drinking it or ask for it in CO. Personally, I think it's gross. But hey, whatever loosens you up.

To sum up, it seems like if you want something specific thats in the mid to high end range, duty free is the way to go. Otherwise, just buy when you arrive.

Personally I really enjoy Rum and Aguardiente when in CO, which are both inexpensive. And I have rarely had a paisa say no to either. I am also a fairly seasoned whiskey drinker and in Colombia it always seemed pretty expensive. Duty free here I come.

Paisitas love Baileys, if they can get a hold of it but I don't like serving it to prepagos because 1 puta can kill a whole bottle by herself in one sitting, they can drink it like chocolate milk all day night long and it doesn't even give them a buzz.

[Ezyngo]

Do they speak English there?

Thanks

Yes. You can do make reservation online for Gran hotel. For me, I normally go to kayak. Com and Gran hotel is listed right there. Or you can just show up on the day you want to stay. They speak English very well. There is one cute paisa working as a receptionist; and it's been like a year I still could not forget her. She even speaks English to boot. There are a few doormen who also know English. But are you sure you want to stay in El Centro?

Cheers.

[Hasideas Tao]

Thanks guys for all the replies about booze. Funny how the duty free shops do not publish prices or many details at all on their web site for what they sell. Anyone have a good link for duty free prices?

I could not find Baily's on the Exito web site. Is this really a paisa favorite? I've never seen anyone drinking it or ask for it in CO. Personally, I think it's gross. But hey, whatever loosens you up.

To sum up, it seems like if you want something specific thats in the mid to high end range, duty free is the way to go. Otherwise, just buy when you arrive.

Personally I really enjoy Rum and Aguardiente when in CO, which are both inexpensive. And I have rarely had a paisa say no to either. I am also a fairly seasoned whiskey drinker and in Colombia it always seemed pretty expensive. Duty free here I come.

In all airports I have dealt with in the Americas I am handed the duty free items as I am enting the plane / gate, already wrapped up. Most US airports' Duty Free shops are more expensive than regular stores (jewlery, perfume, candy, makeup) and usually the same price on booze if you have a discount liquor store near you.

Or just buy in Colombia. Most lower end items eg: Baileys 750ML is 38. 000 at Exito / Carrefour = USD$20. 75 at today's exchange rate.

I buy my booze (not available in Colombia like single malts or DJ 1942 Tequila Or better priced stuff in the US like Grey Goose) in the US at the Duty Free shops on the way to Colombia instead of beforehand (packed in my suitaces) because of the airline weight restrictions. The Duty Free stuff does not count towards any weight total. This since you are handed the bag of bottles as you are walking on the plane. I usually grab 3 or 5 bottles depending.

Like MiamiHeatLuvr when I land in Colombia I stuff a bottle or two in my carry on and stick the remainig 1 or 2 bottles in each of my suitcases. Never a problem with customs.

[BlkPanther]

Gran Hotel, Calle 54 # 45-92, Calle 54 (Caracas) with Carrera 46 (Av. Oriental). Chica friendly. Rates: 100k-228k, Pool. Tel: 4-513-4455. mercadeo@granhotel.com.co

http://www.granhotel.com.co/

I stay here whenever I feel I want to bang more chicas from the casas than the non-pros. It is very close to basically all the casas- within walking distance. One caution is that it is still in the 'danger zone' at night once the sun goes down.

Cheers.

I'm going to MDE next week and need a room for two nights after I have to leave my apartment. What's the best way to reserve a room if your Spanish is limited? Do they speak English there?

Thanks

[Mr Gogo]

I thought it was the other way around. I put you on ignore I can't see your posts. But you can still see mine.

Either way you can't see his posts becuse he was deleted by Jackson about 10 days ago.

I couldn't see his posts unless someone replied to it. To me its like hitting someone with a sucker punch and then running away, instead of dealing with the rest, good or bad.

[Artisttyp]

The Duty Free stuff does not count towards any weight total. This since you are handed the bag of bottles as you are walking on the plane. I usually grab 3 or 5 bottles depending.

Some airlines do count duty free purchases towards carry-on weight. I recently researched a flight on Cathay Pacific and they mentioned just that. I've noticed that airlines are all over the place these days with weight and size restrictions. Cathay Pacific expects economy travelers to carry on a limit of 15lbs and checked luggage of 44lbs. 44 lbs minus another 7lb for the weight of my empty suitcase leaves me with a lot of laundry!

Check with your airline so you know THIER rules.

[Sailor Jim]

Thats all I do, at the MIAMI airport I bring one extra carry on bag INSIDE one of my carry on bags, which I fill just with booze. The duty free will have no problem selling you the booze and the customs in Colombia so far have not fucked with me. I split it up carry four in the bag and then stuff 2 more in the suitcase. Duty free has the best prices around, like 2 bottles of absolut or smirnoff for $40, 2 bottles of patron where like $60, 2 bottles of baileys for like $40, they have "top shelf" shit as well but my ladies are more than satisfied with the for-mentioned. Cheapest prices I've ever encountered.

In all airports I have dealt with in the Americas I am handed the duty free items as I am enting the plane / gate, already wrapped up. Most US airports' Duty Free shops are more expensive than regular stores (jewlery, perfume, candy, makeup) and usually the same price on booze if you have a discount liquor store near you.

Or just buy in Colombia. Most lower end items eg: Baileys 750ML is 38. 000 at Exito / Carrefour = USD$20. 75 at today's exchange rate.

I buy my booze (not available in Colombia like single malts or DJ 1942 Tequila Or better priced stuff in the US like Grey Goose) in the US at the Duty Free shops on the way to Colombia instead of beforehand (packed in my suitaces) because of the airline weight restrictions. The Duty Free stuff does not count towards any weight total. This since you are handed the bag of bottles as you are walking on the plane. I usually grab 3 or 5 bottles depending.

Like MiamiHeatLuvr when I land in Colombia I stuff a bottle or two in my carry on and stick the remainig 1 or 2 bottles in each of my suitcases. Never a problem with customs.

[Sailor Jim]

Ahh! .The pussy put me on his ignore list, so I can't see his posts, another pussy move .

I thought it was the other way around. I put you on ignore I can't see your posts. But you can still see mine.

Either way you can't see his posts becuse he was deleted by Jackson about 10 days ago.