Medellin Reports

[Manizales911]

After getting off that plane, I'm usually tired and I just want to get to the hotel as quickly as possible. I have luggage and a backpack so that's also something to consider. I just take the white cab and it takes me directly to my hotel for 110 mil. None of this waiting around for the minibus to leave, getting off at San Diego, getting into another cab to get to your hotel. It depends on what is your time worth. Is $10 or even $15 worth it to you for the extra hassle?

I take taxis over buses almost everywhere. When I land in Pereira I can either take a 5 dollar jam packed bus ride or a 60 dollar taxi to Manizales, I haven't taken that bus in close to ten years, fuck that. But to each their own.

[Knowledge]

The mall closes at night. Buses are 24/7. The safe option is to wait at the covered bus stop where you are dropped off. Ubers will pick you up from there.

Hi, I've been to that mall and you will be fine to wait to be picked up. The downtown area is considered unsafe depending on where you're walking towards. I would just wait in the mall until you know that your ride is there to pick you up.

[Robotron]

Simp alert! Pull over! Pull over! Have you been drinking sir? No, I just want to marry a prostitute and bring her to America. She loves me, even tho she has sex with men for money. I can forget her past. She tells me I'm handsome and she says she loves me. I believe her.

I think her jugs, not breasts, may be naturales. Based on those stats alone, I'd retire from the hobby and earn a high paying job at Mcdonalds in the US and have her raise my nepo babies locally.

Back to SA, as far as scams go, are there specific and safe restaurants or places to take these women on the Meet / Greet date, and is it protocol to only send her way the Uber / Taxi itself if necessary, rather than me ever sending her money online to get the ride herself?

Also based on your experiences, what have been the minimum and maximum COP to offer the SA girls? If I wanted a few hours or overnight, or she happens to be extremely attractive etc. It's around 3-500 USD Minimum in the USA on SA unfortunately for a few hours or even less time. Thinking I'd always negotiate online beforehand rather than waiting until meeting in person to discuss payments. But I do like to at least mention upfront I'd give them X amount to reel them in and see what they're looking for.

[Nounce]

... It doesn't make any sense. ...

I will give you a simple one. The flight between Rio and Sao Paulo can be between 500 USD and 100 USD or possibly cheaper. The bus is less than 50 USD. Many will take the bus because the flight is more expensive at the time they want to travel. If you have taken the bus before, then you will be in control more because you already gained the experience on your term, instead of being forced to. Once people did it, and some may like it because of various reasons, they will decide to keep on doing it. Have you ever tried it before you ask the question? Because that may be where the answer is.

[Nounce]

After the shared cabs drop off most of the passengers at San Diego, will they normally be willing to go to your final destination for an extra charge?

For my trip later this spring, I'll actually be arriving at San Diego probably around 6 pm. If Ubers are double the cost during this time, maybe the taxis might end up being cheaper (going to Poblado).

Just take the bus. It probably will be more comfortable too. It has a new stop right at the metro station that I have not tried. If you travel light, you could just take metro to your place or switch to Taxi when needed.

Daytime Centro is fine. Night time is OK too, but it can be scary if you don't know the place. Fear will cause problem. Uber might not come to pick you up so you have to wait more. This is your first time, so the arrival time may impact your choice for your safety concern and that mainly because of the unknow. When you are dropped off at the bus stop, you probably don't even need to lift a finger to carry your luggage, there are people there will get you a taxi and bring your luggage to the taxi. But you need to have some changes like 2 mil to give to the people who help you.

[Orgasmico]

I'm not understanding what the issue is with cab to taxi fare. I have a driver who picks me up at the airport and drops me off at Laureles for 110 cop. I am sure El Poblado would be less but in any event that's not a lot of money. There are buses but why would you do that to save $5 ? It doesn't make any sense.

If you can afford to fly to Colombia and have a place to stay the least of money you will spend is on Uber. It's cheap as hell to move around in Uber -Medellin- Colombia.

I'm not saying this is something I would do. The guy asked about the bus. As you saw, I said he could take a cab from the airport and it would drop him off right at his door for around $25 USD. Someone also mentioned he could take an Uber from the airport to El Poblado. I think the guy is just trying to assess all the options since he's never been here before.

Guy asked about the Metro as well. Personally, I don't use the Metro because cabs are only $2-$3 USD on average for me and much more convenient, but to each his own. There are times when the Metro makes sense like connecting to the cable car to Parque Arvi or something like that.

I agree with your assessment. I'd rather pay a bit more, especially if I'm on vacation and my time is limited and I have luggage. While someone is taking different modes to save a few bucks, I would have already dropped my bags off and been drinking a cold beer or doing something else relaxing.

I've used the metro in Europe, but the train usually stops right at the airport and drops me 5 min from my airbnb / hotel and the cost difference is much greater. For example, a cab in London might be $60-$70 USD while the train ride is $10 and the train will get me to my hotel in 30 min. One has to decide when the juice is worth the squeeze. In Colombia, I'm using cabs because they are so inexpensive.

[JjBee62]

I've had my +57 number since 2021 now and while messaging thru WhatsApp they cannot tell that I am not Colombian. When meeting in person I'm pretty sure I can get past the second sentence without them asking where I'm from. Opening sentences using phrases such "Hola Mami" "que mas pues" and "como me LE va".

Usually at some point they will ask me where I'm from but it's not the 2nd sentence out of my mouth. And I always reply "Soy Mexicano" I never say I'm a gringo.

You understand there is a difference in local communication skills between someone who has been spending much of their time in Medellin for some years and someone who has never been to Colombia and probably can't handle more than a few sentences in Spanish?

Your +57 number has next to nothing to do with their acceptance of you. It's your Spanish proficiency combined with your knowledge of the local lingo.

[CkNice11]

Headed to Medellin for the second time solo. First trip was 6/2023.

Anyone in town during that time I'm willing to link up and monger together.

For the first time solo travelers it's not as bad as they say. I will start by saying I'm 6'4 and 230 pounds but that doesn't mean a thing in all reality I'm also black. First trip I hit tons of casas for 3 somes. I banged chicas in El Centro beware of El Centro at night I got caught up out there with the chicas and I didn't realize it became night time. It was impossible to find a Uber or Lyft at that time which was weird because a Uber took me down there around 5 pm. I had to walk and walk and walk til I flagged down a passing cab and yes I was followed leaving el Centro and I knew it I just kept it moving that is food for thought. I want to visit strip clubs in El Centro at night but from my experience it's not good to hang around out there solo. I stayed in the thick of parque lerras last time, my first night I got stuck in el Centro after dark, I wasn't scared but I was aware I was being targeted and got the fuck out of there. By the second and third night I figured it out. Wake up eat hit el centro, hit casas for threesomes then regroup at home base use the site for chicas then hit el poblado if you still have more steam. I had 16 chicas in 4 days in Medellin. Also I went to chicas "apts" at night without any issues at all alot of them stayed in laureles which is why I choose to book an Airbnb in laureles this time. I blew 1 million pesos in El poblado in 1 night two threesomes and 1 chica back to back to back LOL. Also I did this all off of Google translate. Tap in if your in town next weekend I want to hit fase dos and what not. Also I didn't buy drinks while moving around I put tequila in a water bottle and didn't drink anything from any bar the entire trip besides water or Gatorade. I also brought 2 girls twice back to my air BNB and I was not robbed and I brought 1 girl another night and another night. The key to not getting drugged with bringing girls back is this. A soon as the door closes within 1 minutes pull it out and get too it, don't drink with these girls in your hotel don't dance don't small talk fuck them and send them packing.

I'll be there with my brother. Let's have a drink and hit some casas. Which ones do you recommend I've only been to new life in centro.

[Old Parr]

After the shared cabs drop off most of the passengers at San Diego, will they normally be willing to go to your final destination for an extra charge?

For my trip later this spring, I'll actually be arriving at San Diego probably around 6 pm. If Ubers are double the cost during this time, maybe the taxis might end up being cheaper (going to Poblado).

The man with 501 questions.

[KeviKev68]

There is a bus that drops you at San Diego Mall and then you can take an Uber from there to wherever. Not sure if you have to have pesos to ride the bus, if you don't have a fare card. The cost of an Uber from San Diego Mall will vary depending on the time of day. Uber prices can double during Rush Hour.

There are also shared cabs to San Diego that cost 25,000 or about $6. 50 USD and then you can take an Uber from there to wherever as well.

Decision might come down to how much time you want to spend traveling with your luggage and the cost difference. I think the airport cabs are around 110,000 or about $28 USD and they drop you off at your door.

I'm not understanding what the issue is with cab to taxi fare. I have a driver who picks me up at the airport and drops me off at Laureles for 110 cop. I am sure El Poblado would be less but in any event that's not a lot of money. There are buses but why would you do that to save $5 ? It doesn't make any sense.

If you can afford to fly to Colombia and have a place to stay the least of money you will spend is on Uber. It's cheap as hell to move around in Uber -Medellin- Colombia.

[MoonShot]

After getting off that plane, I'm usually tired and I just want to get to the hotel as quickly as possible. I have luggage and a backpack so that's also something to consider. I just take the white cab and it takes me directly to my hotel for 110 mil. None of this waiting around for the minibus to leave, getting off at San Diego, getting into another cab to get to your hotel. It depends on what is your time worth. Is $10 or even $15 worth it to you for the extra hassle?

[Orgasmico]

After the shared cabs drop off most of the passengers at San Diego, will they normally be willing to go to your final destination for an extra charge?

For my trip later this spring, I'll actually be arriving at San Diego probably around 6 pm. If Ubers are double the cost during this time, maybe the taxis might end up being cheaper (going to Poblado).

Good question about the shared cab. I'm sure it could be worked out.

As far as 6 pm, the congestion can also be really bad, depending on the direction of travel.

In general, I would try to avoid rush hour travel, if possible. Ubers will get you there but Medellin does have bad congestion at times. The train can be ridiculous depending on the station during rush hour.

Keep in mind, since this is Medellin, double the price could be $3. 50 to $7. 00. For us that live here it's noticeable but for most tourists it's noting. When a person wants to get back to El Poblado, time is often more important than the additional cost. San Diego has restaurants, Starbucks and other amenities if you wanted to kill some time.

[Exoticspirit]

There is a bus that drops you at San Diego Mall and then you can take an Uber from there to wherever. Not sure if you have to have pesos to ride the bus, if you don't have a fare card. The cost of an Uber from San Diego Mall will vary depending on the time of day. Uber prices can double during Rush Hour.

There are also shared cabs to San Diego that cost 25,000 or about $6. 50 USD and then you can take an Uber from there to wherever as well.

Decision might come down to how much time you want to spend traveling with your luggage and the cost difference. I think the airport cabs are around 110,000 or about $28 USD and they drop you off at your door.

After the shared cabs drop off most of the passengers at San Diego, will they normally be willing to go to your final destination for an extra charge?

For my trip later this spring, I'll actually be arriving at San Diego probably around 6 pm. If Ubers are double the cost during this time, maybe the taxis might end up being cheaper (going to Poblado).

[Orgasmico]

There's an airport bus service from / to the Medellin airport called Combuses and one of their stops is near the San Diego Mall. Anybody here ever use this and is the San Diego Mall area safe enough to wait for and get dropped off by an Uber?

There is a bus that drops you at San Diego Mall and then you can take an Uber from there to wherever. Not sure if you have to have pesos to ride the bus, if you don't have a fare card. The cost of an Uber from San Diego Mall will vary depending on the time of day. Uber prices can double during Rush Hour.

There are also shared cabs to San Diego that cost 25,000 or about $6. 50 USD and then you can take an Uber from there to wherever as well.

Decision might come down to how much time you want to spend traveling with your luggage and the cost difference. I think the airport cabs are around 110,000 or about $28 USD and they drop you off at your door.

[Fun Luvr]

There's an airport bus service from / to the Medellin airport called Combuses and one of their stops is near the San Diego Mall. Anybody here ever use this and is the San Diego Mall area safe enough to wait for and get dropped off by an Uber?

I use the buses to and from the airport almost every trip, usually five trips a year. The drop off area has always been safe, any time of day and night. I always get a taxi from the drop off spot. The cost to Laureles is very little more than an Uber. Going to the airport, it's best to get on the bus where they start from, Calle 36 #45-14. The fare is 15,500 each direction.