Medellin Reports

[Knowledge]

I don't understand the logic that would suggest Laureles is exempt. At any rate, don't be surprised when there is no water between 10 AM Saturday until 8 PM Sunday. You can see for yourself by following the link and viewing the barrio list for "Sur / Centro Occidente". It excludes no part of Laureles that I'm aware of:

https://www.elcolombiano.com/antioqu...ras-HL18137356

Las Mercedes.

Los Alpes.

La Palma.

Las Violetas.

La Loma de LOS Bernal.

Altavista.

La Gloria.

San Bernardo.

Las Playas.

Diego Echavarría.

Belén.

El Rincón.

Santa Rosa De Lima.

Juan XXIII. La Quiebra.

Calasanz Parte Alta.

Nuevos Conquistadores.

El Salado.

Campo Alegre.

Santa Monica.

Betania.

Las Independencias.

Belencito.

Antonio Nariño.

El Socorro.

La Pradera.

Santa Teresita.

San Javier No. 1.

Veinte de Julio.

San Javier No. 2.

Barrio Cristóbal.

La Castellana.

Las Mercedes.

Simón Bolívar.

Nueva Villa de Aburra.

El Rincón.

La Colina.

La Hondonada.

La Mota.

El Rodeo.

La Colina.

La Hondonada.

Diego Echavarría.

La Loma de LOS Bernal.

Parque Juan Pablo II.

I thought about posting up in Rionegro or Guarne but I decided to just suck it up and lay low for the weekend. I'm going to skip going to the gym because I know the locals will double up the cologne they wear. Even under normal circumstances it's overwhelming. I wish I had gotten a drinking water 5 gallon delivery this week. Now I have to lug a couple of bottles from D1.

I'm pretty sure Laureles won't be affected, but El Poblado and many areas will be. Some of my friends have already booked hotels and fincas out of town. Even Smartfit sent out something saying their gyms will be open but without water for showers, etc.

[Knowledge]

I never drink tap water, anywhere. It's mostly because I find it easier to avoid a bad mistake while traveling if I stay away from it at across the board even in places where it is safe to drink. EPM issued updates this morning that includes several barrios that were not called out yesterday. It's pretty much the entire city and it will begin at various times around 7 to 8 am And end around 4 pm to 8 pm depending on the barrio. It's a big pain in the ass but it will be over by Sunday night. I feel bad for people coming here on vacation because it really puts a damper on activities.

So much for Potable drinking water, probably made you think twice about drinking the tap water after what you described. I just couldn't imagine the entire City being shutdown, but barrio, by barrios makes sense. I wonder what some of the provisions the nicer Hotels will be providing for their guests during the shutdown. One of my Chicas told me that last time this happened, trucks brought water into her barrio in Santo Domingo. A prolonged shutdown anywhere will not be fun for anyone.

[Knowledge]

You are taking all the romance out of it. LOL!

Maybe you can teach some of us how to be subtle in Spanish and make your intention known clearly.

I personally think it is best to be direct and clear if one does not know Spanish or don't want to deal with the possible drama or trouble later.

I consider what one sees on Facebook as a form of marketing. I have been subtle with a Facebook girl. I backed off when she asked what was my intention. I ended up asking her to meet for coffee just to get out of it. LOL. I found out she is also on Seeking. A friend took a direct approach with her. She did not ask for money, but she wrote back with a $ sign. The friend offered a high amount, and she quickly agreed. I would offer a high amount too because her presentation makes me think she is not cheap. That is what I called Facebook marketing. This is not the only instance I have experienced.

If you are like me not that experienced, you don't want to meet a girl in your place without an upfront agreement on what you want to do. You may regret it the 1% of time when you need it.

[Surfer500]

I remember that last citywide shutdown. It was more of a rolling blackout type situation. If I remember right the water went off barrio by barrio until it was gone completely overnight. All kinds of brown shit came out of the taps for most of the next day. This time it's not supposed to affect the entire city but the list of barrios was pretty extensive. Some barrios I did not see on the list are LOS Colores, Buenos Aires, Santo Domingo and the Bello / La Toscana / La Gabriela triangle. I don't really know what sort of preparation is best. Shower early I guess.

So much for Potable drinking water, probably made you think twice about drinking the tap water after what you described. I just couldn't imagine the entire City being shutdown, but barrio, by barrios makes sense. I wonder what some of the provisions the nicer Hotels will be providing for their guests during the shutdown. One of my Chicas told me that last time this happened, trucks brought water into her barrio in Santo Domingo. A prolonged shutdown anywhere will not be fun for anyone.

[EarthEatMoon]

Any info on why that foreign Canadian was gunned down in the middle of a restaurant in El Poblado last week? Can't find much news coverage online or is this fake news?

[Nounce]

... I've chatted with tell me without asking they aren't P4 P or ask why I wanted to see them. This tells me some people are leading all their chats with pricing and sex acts no matter who the chica is. Trust me you may be missing out on nonpro sex if you lead this way all the time. I know not all of you are into that but I'm personally a big fan..

Maybe you can teach some of us how to be subtle in Spanish and make your intention known clearly.

I personally think it is best to be direct and clear if one does not know Spanish or don't want to deal with the possible drama or trouble later.

I consider what one sees on Facebook as a form of marketing. I have been subtle with a Facebook girl. I backed off when she asked what was my intention. I ended up asking her to meet for coffee just to get out of it. LOL. I found out she is also on Seeking. A friend took a direct approach with her. She did not ask for money, but she wrote back with a $ sign. The friend offered a high amount, and she quickly agreed. I would offer a high amount too because her presentation makes me think she is not cheap. That is what I called Facebook marketing. This is not the only instance I have experienced.

If you are like me not that experienced, you don't want to meet a girl in your place without an upfront agreement on what you want to do. You may regret it the 1% of time when you need it.

[Orgasmico]

It's for real. EPM has been sending out notices. Apparently the water will be shutdown from Saturday afternoon and hopefully back on Sunday, but could go on longer. The EPM notices I saw were very vague, maybe somebody better understands. I just can't believe an entire City's supply could be shut down for so long. So I asked one of my Chicas about this, and she said about six years the water was shutdown to the entire City, which I just can't believe. Perhaps Knowledge or other old timers know, just doesn't sound plausible, but maybe not so much with things that happened in the US.

I'm pretty sure Laureles won't be affected, but El Poblado and many areas will be. Some of my friends have already booked hotels and fincas out of town. Even Smartfit sent out something saying their gyms will be open but without water for showers, etc.

[DontSayMuch]

Thanks to the forum I've got a basic plan down.

I plan on going to MDE for a week in late August.

I'll take a White cab from the airport to the hotel.

I plan on staying at Hotel Poblado Alejandria Carrera. It looks nice and I think is guest friendly.

There are casas that you can get a massage and meet a prepagos, a couple good ones are Fantasia Energy and New Life.

I've been friending women in Columbia on Facebook and will message them when it gets closer to my trip.

I've also looked on Photoprepagos and Skokka for others.

There are some good strip clubs like La Isla Strip club and Gustos.

I will pay 300 mil for someone I find attractive, but I don't think more than that.

I have 96 "friends" on Facebook but I don't know how many of those will want to get together.

If anyone has feedback on my plan please PM or post. I'd appreciate any feedback.

Also if anyone has Facebook contacts they'd like to share that would be very appreciated.

[JohnnyWalker55]

I asked her "250 k for how long" and I thought she was going to say 1 hour since that's the rate I've typically seen on here, and she says "for as long as you need. " and I was like "all night" and she said "yes, if you need".

she like "you're so handsome, no girl is going to fake it. " Also I'm Asian, and she seems to have an Asian fetish so from that perspective this seems legit.

Don't want to die. .

Is this satire? Apologies if its not. Stick to casas my friend. Hahaha.

[Knowledge]

I remember that last citywide shutdown. It was more of a rolling blackout type situation. If I remember right the water went off barrio by barrio until it was gone completely overnight. All kinds of brown shit came out of the taps for most of the next day. This time it's not supposed to affect the entire city but the list of barrios was pretty extensive. Some barrios I did not see on the list are LOS Colores, Buenos Aires, Santo Domingo and the Bello / La Toscana / La Gabriela triangle. I don't really know what sort of preparation is best. Shower early I guess.

It's for real. EPM has been sending out notices. Apparently the water will be shutdown from Saturday afternoon and hopefully back on Sunday, but could go on longer. The EPM notices I saw were very vague, maybe somebody better understands. I just can't believe an entire City's supply could be shut down for so long. So I asked one of my Chicas about this, and she said about six years the water was shutdown to the entire City, which I just can't believe. Perhaps Knowledge or other old timers know, just doesn't sound plausible, but maybe not so much with things that happened in the US.

[EverythingBlue]

It's for real. EPM has been sending out notices. Apparently the water will be shutdown from Saturday afternoon and hopefully back on Sunday, but could go on longer. The EPM notices I saw were very vague, maybe somebody better understands. I just can't believe an entire City's supply could be shut down for so long. So I asked one of my Chicas about this, and she said about six years the water was shutdown to the entire City, which I just can't believe. Perhaps Knowledge or other old timers know, just doesn't sound plausible, but maybe not so much with things that happened in the US.

From what I know having spent time in Latin American countries many decades ago, this type of water shutdown is normal. Homes are built with tanks that hold a lot of water for this type of issue, I'm not sure if this is common in Medellin too. It appears they will be doing inspection work and maintenance in their main aqueduct system that feeds the main areas of the city. You can read it here:

https://cu.epm.com.co/clientesyusuarios/interrupciones-del-servicio/novedades-del-servicio/el-23-y-24-de-julio-habra-interrupcion-de-acueducto-en-amplias-zonas-del-valle-de-aburra

It's broken down by Zone. And BTW according to their plan the water shut down begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, through Sunday evening. They recommend spending the days somewhere else if you can, and to hoard water starting today, since the water pressure will begin to weaken starting tomorrow. Good luck!

[Osteoknot]

Went to Berns maybe 15 years ago. It was great. However some of my friends who have been there more recently say it was not that good anymore FYI.

I really shouldn't be making carte blanche recommendations. Thanks for tempering my call.

[Osteoknot]

I met this chick on tinder. Maybe 8/10 face and 10/10 bod. Never paid for sex before and thinking about giving it a try. She says she wants to charge me 250 k. I asked her "250 k for how long" and I thought she was going to say 1 hour since that's the rate I've typically seen on here, and she says "for as long as you need. " and I was like "all night" and she said "yes, if you need".

Initially, I was telling her I don't really want to pay someone to have sex with me cause it won't turn me on as much knowing I'm paying for it (this is probably true, but I haven't tested my theory yet), and she like "you're so handsome, no girl is going to fake it. " is this a trap since the price is so cheap?

I stalked her IG and it seems legit. Also I'm Asian, and she seems to have an Asian fetish so from that perspective this seems legit.

Don't want to die. Only 29 and got a kid back home.

She sounds legit, impossible to know for sure from this distance. You didn't mention where you were going to meet. If you're really worried, meet her at high-end love motel like Thematic Suites. Yes, her price is a bit below fair market value but not by much, I pay new chicas 300 for overnights. More than likely if you run over a few hours she will tell you she needs more money to stay the night. I don't see any major red flags (famous last words, jeje). A lot of these chicas will say just about anything to get inside a room with you naked, then try to renegotiate. Be firm, don't be afraid to set limits but if you really want her to stay overnight expect to pay more. A puta exit is at the crack of dawn. Prenegotiate for morning sex, more time together after dawn, breakfast, etc. Even is she rocks your world, don't bring her back the very next night for two consecutive nights in a row. Step back and away with some other chicas before you go back to her, if you go back.

[Surfer500]

Just a heads up for those that plan to be in town this weekend. The plan is to cut off the water this weekend. Check the news for specifics.

It's for real. EPM has been sending out notices. Apparently the water will be shutdown from Saturday afternoon and hopefully back on Sunday, but could go on longer. The EPM notices I saw were very vague, maybe somebody better understands. I just can't believe an entire City's supply could be shut down for so long. So I asked one of my Chicas about this, and she said about six years the water was shutdown to the entire City, which I just can't believe. Perhaps Knowledge or other old timers know, just doesn't sound plausible, but maybe not so much with things that happened in the US.

[Recondite]

I have some friendly advice and a request for the newbies when talking to paisas on Facebook. Please be subtle about what you want especially with the chicas that don't have a million gringo or prepago friends. Don't just ask every chica how much to suck your dick or get fucked in the ass right off the bat. If you take the time to chat with them they will make it pretty clear if they are looking for money for sex or not. I'm setting things up for a trip to Medellin on Saturday and have had three chicas I've chatted with tell me without asking they aren't P4 P or ask why I wanted to see them. This tells me some people are leading all their chats with pricing and sex acts no matter who the chica is. Trust me you may be missing out on nonpro sex if you lead this way all the time. I know not all of you are into that but I'm personally a big fan.

Now, these questions did not end up being a big deal for me with any of the chicas I was chatting with. However, those of us who want to pick up nonpros lose in the end if these chicas continue to get more jaded about foreigners. Fewer of them will answer a random message from one of us in that case.

For anyone's reference here are some of my signs to help tell she is a prepago or sexworker (I. E. Selling content) on Facebook: 1) she has a lot of gringo friends and male friends that like all her photos 2) she has lots of other friends in the Medellin prepago network 3) She has lots of photos in underwear (I think bathing suits don't count) 4) When you chat with her she agrees to see you very quickly without many questions, 5) she may be very flaky chatting especially if you aren't in town, 6) if you are in town and setting up a meeting she will eventually bring up price herself.

In contrast she may be non or semipro if 1) MOST IMPORTANTLY she is happy to chat with you a lot and wants to learn about you and your life and tell you about her life, 2) she doesn't have loads of monger friends, though maybe a few, 3) she has lots of pictures of her family and friends on her page, 4) she may have work outfits on in pictures, 5) she may have a higher ratio of girls liking her photos, 6) posts from grandmas, aunts, close family on her page.

My BIG disclaimer would be none of these signs are perfect on their own. But once you see multiple of these signs together you can start to be more confident about how direct to be.

Anyway, I'm excited to be back in Medellin again soon and to see how the prospects I've been lining up work out.