Medellin Reports

[Dogman2]

Acuerpado,

In the post "Paisa on the beach" of Col Bog's friend, Karen, can you tell us where that beach is located?

Thanks?

My guess is Santa Marta.

[Dacian]

I think I read in a travel guide today, that they shut for part of Feb? But I may be confused. The phone number to Plaza de Toros La Macarena is. 260 7193 they start next Wednesday. Friday night is best I'm told.

[Fantasy]

All the Medellin properties here on the ISG seem to be stunning! Matter of fact, the ones I have seen personally are stunning. But I think their are plenty of folks here that can live with a 42" lcd instead of a 50+ plasma, and a nicely appointed tile bathroom instead of "italian marble. The Medellin condo my travel buddies and I rented and have since purchased together is in a safe area of Poblado and is very comfortable, but is probably not "suitable for royalty". I believe if someone opened a safe, clean, $50. 00 a night place, it would stay full. But I guess there is no reason to, if the $100. 00 a night places are staying packed. Running a business out of the country is alot of stress, and I guess they deserve every penny they charge.

[LuckyEddie]

Acuerpado,

In the post "Paisa on the beach" of Col Bog's friend, Karen, can you tell us where that beach is located?

Thanks?

[Q Bert]

Cornbread88,

Nice report Cornbread. I can also say I am probably in that 20% you talked about. I am not bragging, I just am and I realize it. Having probably above average looks, and maybe very decent looks, I can say that it does help you pick up the ladies. I think it probably only gets you about 5 minutes of face-time. The rest is up to you. Confidence can be derived from the way you real about your looks or something else. I can say that the girls in Medellin from good families care more about social status than anything else. As a gringo you'll have more success with a hot shop worker in the mall than a rich girl in Parque Lleras with her friends. Ultimately women are social climbers and in the end it is what you can do for them that is the most important.

Finally, I wanted to comment on the body language thing. When you are talking to a girl and her body is pointed away from you then abandon ship. That's the little I know.

[Tom 33]

I'm pretty sure a bloke got shot at the last FDF.

MDE has a metro population of 3. 3 million. I don't follow shooting stats, but I'm guessing that there is a fair chance that someone would be shot in any particular week.

[GigidoBrasil]

Here are photos of Col Bog's friend, Karen. Send me a message if you want her contact info in Medellín.

Hello,

Where is this beach? I don't know this place.

[Too Jaded]

No matter what dates or criterion I put into Travelocity I cannot find a carrier with business class service. I am flying out of Dulles (IAD) which is long enough to justify the expense in my mind, but apparently no one flies from Washington to Colombia in style.

What gives? Can someone explain what I must do to avoid flying in a puddle jumper next to someone and their clucking chicken?

[Mangera]

The bullfights get started on January 19 and end in February 23, and are held each Saturday.

The popular bullfights have continued in Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, Manizales, and Bogota since Colombia gained independence from Spain in 1819.

It is one of few Latin American countries where the original form of the sport is still practiced, this means, the most bloodiest and violent of its kind. But not without controversy. Animal rights activists decry the sport's cruelty and call for its cessation of this time honored tradition that draws in a large audiences at every event.

The fervent fan base fills La Macarena Stadium in Medellin during January and February to see the best toreros fight the biggest bulls.

La Macarena Stadium was recently renovated to include a retractable roof in the event of rain preventing the festivites to continue.

It should be a great time. It's my understanding that there are lots of beautiful young Paisitas in attendance. I will make sure to charge my camera's batteries before attending the event.

I think I will attend a bull fight in February. Thanks again Sir!

[Traylor Park]

Until when does the bull fight season last? Thanks!

The bullfights get started on January 19 and end in February 23, and are held each Saturday.

The popular bullfights have continued in Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, Manizales, and Bogota since Colombia gained independence from Spain in 1819.

It is one of few Latin American countries where the original form of the sport is still practiced, this means, the most bloodiest and violent of its kind. But not without controversy. Animal rights activists decry the sport's cruelty and call for its cessation of this time honored tradition that draws in a large audiences at every event.

The fervent fan base fills La Macarena Stadium in Medellin during January and February to see the best toreros fight the biggest bulls.

La Macarena Stadium was recently renovated to include a retractable roof in the event of rain preventing the festivites to continue.

It should be a great time. It's my understanding that there are lots of beautiful young Paisitas in attendance. I will make sure to charge my camera's batteries before attending the event.

[Gary Groundwork]

Msands,

The FDF does require you to book your room early because MDE does crowd up significantly. There is such a great and festive atmosphere to the entire event with various parades and other events happening all over the city. My favorite is the Drunken Horse Parade, the horses aren't drunk but many of the riders are. You just can't beat the combination of a hot woman on a beautiful horse. On the day of the DHP I was out from 11 am till 4 the next morning. I never saw any fights or arguments like you see in NO during Mardi Gras. I ended up meeting 4 Paisitas (reg. chicas) 1 of which who had a car and partying with them in Sabaneta. During the parade I would have perfect strangers pass me their bottles of aguardiente for me to take a shot once they realizes I was visiting from out of country.

I loved the FDF! It was one of the absolute best times I have ever had!

Rainman3

I'm pretty sure a bloke got shot at the last FDF.

[Acuerpado]

Here are photos of Col Bog's friend, Karen. Send me a message if you want her contact info in Medellín.

[Msands]

Gents,

Please help with info on the best time to go to Medellin. I've heard that there is a big flower festival at some point during the year and also that the practices for Miss Colombia are held in Medellin and one may have the opportunity to hook up with some of those contestants/models with the right contacts. I'm looking to make a trip with maybe 3 other dudes. We'd like to avoid the rainy season if possible, but want to go when there are the most women and when we can get the best experience. Thanks in advance. Also, is there a term I can search for good "Best" lists in Medellin? I. E. Best hotels, best casas, best bars, best guides, etc, etc. Thanks,

Rodeo

Hey Rodeo,

I see you're migrating south from Panama to Colombia like me! Makes sense, all the hotties in PTY come from here...might as well tap that ass at the source.

I've researched MDE as well for a trip later this year, maybe Aug or Sept. Answer I got is that Flower Festival ain't bad, but they suggested another week for first visit. Three day weekends seem like a good bet. Here's a list of holidays for 2008.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan* Epiphany.
19 Mar* St Joseph’s Day.
20 Mar Maundy Thursday.
21 Mar Good Friday.
1 May Labour Day
1 May* Ascension.
22 May* Corpus Christi.
30 Jun* Sagrado Corazon (Sacred Heart).
3 Jul* St Peter and St Paul.
20 Jul Independence Day.
7 Aug Battle of Boyacá.
15 Aug* Assumption.
12 Oct* Columbus Day.
1 Nov* All Saints' Day.
11 Nov* Independence of Cartagena City.
8 Dec Immaculate Conception.
25 Dec Christmas Day
* observed following Monday

Basically, Flower Festival is more crowded in terms of traffic, waiting lines, airport, hotel rates go up, etc. And it sounds like paisas party no more or no less during the festival.

As for rainy season, I've read it's generally between Sept. to Nov. and Jan to Mar. But not like a monsoon season, so it may not be as wide a swing as it sounds.

As for bests, lots of threads here. Much better than the Panama board. Oh yeah, if you want to see some replies fly on this board, ask about investing in real estate :>).

Sounds like Mango's, Kukaramakara and Palmitas are good dance clubs to check out. Loutron's is the high end puteria, much cheaper than PTY.

Another option here is to stay at a place like Mansion or VIP for first visit (or rent one of their apartments) and have those guys give you a lay of the land. Or two..

Look forward to your trip report. And if you do hook up with a Miss Colombia contestant, I'll be first to link your post to ROD!!

Buena suerte,
M

[Sandman0011]

Flower Festival is the first 10 days in August (although in 2007 it included the last 2 days of July).

Miss Colombia pagent is in January in Cartagena. Not sure when the practices start in Mde.

There are two rainy seasons. Oct-Dec and Feb-March. The rest of the time it only rains occasionally and for brief periods.

Try www.medellintravelguide.com for your other info. Lots of info on hotels, nightlife, clubs, restaurants and more.

Sandman

Gents,

Please help with info on the best time to go to Medellin. I've heard that there is a big flower festival at some point during the year and also that the practices for Miss Colombia are held in Medellin and one may have the opportunity to hook up with some of those contestants/models with the right contacts. I'm looking to make a trip with maybe 3 other dudes. We'd like to avoid the rainy season if possible, but want to go when there are the most women and when we can get the best experience. Thanks in advance. Also, is there a term I can search for good "Best" lists in Medellin? I. E. Best hotels, best casas, best bars, best guides, etc, etc. Thanks,

Rodeo

[Acuerpado]

I believe the chica in 2 photos below is from "De Greiff Show", located directly across the street from the Plaza Botero and less than a block down from the Hotel Nutibarra. She has some flaws, though I was satisfied with my selection. Las Gatas, Grill Occidental, Conejitas, and a few other clubs are all located within 2 blocks of this one.

Grill Occidental has gone downhill. I've found some gems in this club in the past year, but now there's much less talent. There is new management, which appears to have links to the drug trade. I've seen plenty of club chicas doing coke, but I was shocked by how many of them were openly snorting on the tables.

The price for 30 minutes with a chica in these clubs/grills/shows is between 30, 000 and 40, 000 and that includes BBBJ, photos, and daty if you want it.

I noticed a definite reduction in the number of chicas roaming the streets in the weeks leading up to Xmas. In fact, I was shocked to see how few chicas there were a few nights in front of El Faro Bar. I've already posted a few of these photos of Johanna, but she can be found these days around El Faro from 4-9 pm. She comes highly recommended.