Medellin Reports

[TweedleD]

Where is Casa Loma? Thanks

Its a 3000 square foot pimped out vacation rental apartment in barrio castrapol, Poblado

[Napalm]

I am thinking of renting a motorcycle for my next trip. There are some outfits that seem reasonably professional. The reason I am posting is because, ideally I would like to pick up a Chica for few days and drive around and let her be the guide. Have any of you done that or know someone that did that sort of a trip. I searched for "motorcycle" and I did not find any.

Any advice, mongering or non-mongering, is appreciated. I will post this in Cali section as well because that is where the rental company is but sounds like I can rent from MDE as well. Also, I am familiar with MDE but never been to Cali.

I've been here for 10 months riding a motorcycle I had shipped down here. It's an awesome way to get around, once you get used to riding here. I haven't seen any moto rental shops, but then again I haven't been looking. I'm sure there are some here somewhere. If you do find a rental shop make sure you buy SOAT (accident insurance) and seguro de robo (theft insurance). And take a few rides up into the mountains just outside Medellin, it's really beautiful outside the city and on a bike is a great way to see it.

[Vitrea]

Details may be a little spotty as a got back a few days ago, but I wanted to add a report on my trip to MDE from 11/9. 11/13.

Went to the market, settled into Casa Loma (beautiful place) and headed out to Loutron around 6:00PM.

Many thanks to all the contributing members here for helping me know where to go.

Where is Casa Loma? Thanks

[Mr Gogo]

I am thinking of renting a motorcycle for my next trip. There are some outfits that seem reasonably professional. The reason I am posting is because, ideally I would like to pick up a Chica for few days and drive around and let her be the guide. Have any of you done that or know someone that did that sort of a trip. I searched for "motorcycle" and I did not find any.

Any advice, mongering or non-mongering, is appreciated. I will post this in Cali section as well because that is where the rental company is but sounds like I can rent from MDE as well. Also, I am familiar with MDE but never been to Cali.

I wouldn't do it. Maybe the DR or CR would be better for this type of adventure. Medellin has the "Metro", and taxis are not very expensive. I have never paid more than 20k to go to my venues. Factor in safety and I just don't think its worth it to travel your way. But good luck because I think your mind is already made up.

[Vitrea]

I am thinking of renting a motorcycle for my next trip. There are some outfits that seem reasonably professional. The reason I am posting is because, ideally I would like to pick up a Chica for few days and drive around and let her be the guide. Have any of you done that or know someone that did that sort of a trip. I searched for "motorcycle" and I did not find any.

Any advice, mongering or non-mongering, is appreciated. I will post this in Cali section as well because that is where the rental company is but sounds like I can rent from MDE as well. Also, I am familiar with MDE but never been to Cali.

[Baywatc3]

Based on what I've been reading, it seems the action on the streets of el centro is ow on calle 51 and cr 53 is this right. Anyone

With first hand experience? Coming down on Wednesday for my fifth trip and wanted to hit the street scene which I have not yet

Accomplished. Plus it seems easier for a bbj from the street chicas without the hassles. Also can anyone say if theyve been getting bbj from energy and abydos. Last time I went to abydos and received great bb service but from reading lately it seems most are

Not getting it. I also had a hot one from ejecutivo on a Saturday night at the mansion with great bb service.

[Hasideas Tao]

That is crazy. Good luck paisas, but I can only imagine how well they well function after the first few hundred rainstorms.

Check out this Youtube link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJMdDZTj16M

It is located in one of the poorest, and most dangerous, hillside neighborhood in Medellin. Correct me if I am wrong but to get there, take the Metro line B to La Estacion San Javier II. I used to have a girlfriend from barrio San Javier and she told me not to walk the streets after 7 at night. So early? Maybe only for me.

Cheers.

[SlamCity7777]

Will be staying Feb 11. 19th. Staying at Casa Blanca. Planned days trips and buffets for dinner. Any places that have rodizios? Among other good places to eat.

You know what. I've never seen a buffet in Colombia. Probably because the dead beat locals would come and feed the entire family for the price of one plate! Give them an inch and they way the entire yard!

There is a food topic, just scroll down on the main Colombia page. Enjoy Colombia and please report back. In the appropriate sections please.

[Nowrath]

Check out this Youtube link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJMdDZTj16M

It is located in one of the poorest, and most dangerous, hillside neighborhood in Medellin. Correct me if I am wrong but to get there, take the Metro line B to La Estacion San Javier II. I used to have a girlfriend from barrio San Javier and she told me not to walk the streets after 7 at night. So early? Maybe only for me.

Cheers.

Thanks was only going to be in the daytime, great U-tube link,

Nowrath

[Don Smith 10]

Go to Medellin List #643.

You will have all the information over there.

[WorldTraveler123]

Will be staying Feb 11. 19th. Staying at Casa Blanca. Planned days trips and buffets for dinner. Any places that have rodizios? Among other good places to eat.

[Ezyngo]

anyone know about this area?

Check out this Youtube link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJMdDZTj16M

It is located in one of the poorest, and most dangerous, hillside neighborhood in Medellin. Correct me if I am wrong but to get there, take the Metro line B to La Estacion San Javier II. I used to have a girlfriend from barrio San Javier and she told me not to walk the streets after 7 at night. So early? Maybe only for me.

Cheers.

[AndyCam]

Hi all,

Everything I read (and every piece of advice that I find) suggests that it saves you a load of time and effort if you have a reliable and safe driver / guide to show you around. I've just arrived in Medellin and, after seeing some bad stuff go down in another Latin country, am looking for a guide to show me the casa's and best spots. Especially in the slightly worrying Barios.

I've done a fair amount of searching (not hours, but not minutes either) and the only list of drivers I can find (posted in several places) dates back to 2005.

Does anybody have any good and reliable contacts / drivers that are still around and not going to rip me off? I speak a little Spanish but would prefer bi-lingual to make things simple.

Any advice to a Medellin virgin would be most welcome.

Thanks all

[Nowrath]

Fellow Residents.

Saw this article in my paper about new outside escalator in MDE the are is called "COMMUNA 13"

It goes up a hillside the equalivent of a 28 story building and takes 6 minutes, is free, anyone know about this area?

Would love to see it and ride in the day time, but if I'm signing a death warrant, will pass, thanks

Nowrath

[Ricker]

. And I can handle myself pretty well. Ex military police. 6'3" .

Me too. Ex-titty bar bouncer and I often wear tight muscle shirt tank tops. :)

Good luck