Medellin Reports

[MiamiSammy]

The biggest mistake I made in Medellin was not sticking to top shelf chimba. At those prices, it's not about quantity, it's about quality. My bad.

[El Bacano]

Keep them coming

[Travel Doc10]

This is a long overdue report. I was in Med. For 5 days in Feb, this was my first visit there, although I have been to Cartagena 7-8 times prior. A little about me, as these are just my observations. I am a very young 53, and am fortunate to be able to leave work in 2-3 years. I have always thought of living outside of the states for 3-5 months of the year after that. I have travelled a fair amount thru South America. I have always thoroughly enjoyed my time in Col, although realizing I had only seen 1 city / a very small portion / sample size. So this trip was to see a different city, and also realizing that if I were to stay for an extended time, I would want 1. A bigger city / more to do / see, and 2. A more temperate climate then Cart.

I opted to stay at the Medellin plaza #2 (#1 was fully booked) due the convenience for the 1st time and my (very) limited Spanish. I have to recommend them, as I believe they offer an excellent service, which has been described here multiple times. They actually almost make it too easy to just hang out and enjoy the girls that rotate thru. I will compare and contrast the 2 cities, again based on my opinion. And I realize we can differ. The 1st thing you will realize is how much bigger / varied Medellin is. When I'm in Cart. I always take an apt. in Bocagrande, and after mult visits I feel very comfortable moving about the city (most common areas) on my own or with friends. This is not the case in Med, which is so much bigger, that it can be quite overwhelming. Also, while in cart. You will see the occasional gringo, ok more then just a few, but I rarely interact w / them, almost all my interactions are with Colombians, now when staying at the Mansion, you are surrounded by other gringos. And I met some very nice guys, but It certainly isn't what I'm used to in Colombia (yes, I did expect it though, I understood the set up). Of course I love the girls there, they had some very beautiful ones pass thru. I also enjoy the party scene that Colombia has to offer, and while I get how some guys like to rack up huge of girls, almost like on a mission, I just as much enjoy the party vibe w / 1-2 of them. This is where, hanging out at the Mansion it is almost too easy, you meet a girl that likes to have fun, and it's easy to do all that you want without ever leaving the premises. This leads to many late nights and a lack of energy / drive to get out and explore the city. I realize that was my fault (lack of self control / laziness) on my part, and I fully accept the blame for that. Also I felt it was much easier to get by on very limited Spanish in Cart. Anyways, I didn't get to see nearly as many regular sight seeing things (or restaurants / regular bars, clubs) as I had wanted to (or do in Cart) , but again that was on me. I will definitely visit again, although I might opt for the apt route just to force myself to be out and about, as I have a number of facebook contacts that could serve as a starting point, and I realize my Spanish needs to improve, although I do plan on taking concentrated lessons / courses. That part may have to wait until the work situation clears up. I will highly recommend the casas, while going in I didn't think that would be my thing, as I'm not usually the quickie type, but while most of the girls I wouldn't touch, you would every once in a while come across a stunner. And at 17$ for 30 min, that can't be beat. More observations to come, but this is enough for now.

[JayHighFive]

Thanks for the post. Let us know when you have the list together.

Inbox kind of clean up now, sorry for the friends couldn't get in touch. Try again. And thanks to the guys have seen her already, she said you were nice and cool, keep the good vibe so paradise can last longer.

By the way. I will work on a list of girls that need a little push and they asked me as a favor. Just give me chance. One consideration is that most of them are in the University so will be sometimes a real pain in the ass to get in touch with them. Ones again only clean dudes with out extra freaky taste.

[Member #4394]

Not only prostitutes but also gangs are religious. Churches are telling them that God will forgive whatever they did if they believe in God (and implicitly, donate some money). Financial contribution by the gangs to Church is very large.

You may not be religious, but they certainly are. I was taking pictures on the Centro pedestrian mall (between Plaza Botero and Plaza San Antonio) on Ash Wednesday and I'd say 80% of the people, including the streetwalkers, had ash crosses on their brows. They might invoke God's displeasure by their lifestyle or activities, but pretty much everyone sees the same path to redemption and paradise.

[DmeHcg]

Just to echo what others have said, Thursday to Sunday on Semana Santa will be unusually calm. Most establishments will be closed, many girls will be with their families. You should square away a date and a plan B for these days on your own, get some of your regulars or at least girls that you know.

That's pretty much what I have been doing is talking to chicas I met from last trip and finding new ones on FB. Its amazing how many have been to Mansion, it so easy to tell just by looking at background of some of there pics (Color of walls & rooms) where they took picture. BTW has anyone checked out any of the reggaeton or salsa clubs in the area, I was looking into checking a few out while there. Also do you guys recommend I take some chicas from Mansion (Staying there again) or just meeting new ones there!

*Side note the constant arguing and bickering between some of the members makes for very interesting read!

[Member #4244]

Just to echo what others have said, Thursday to Sunday on Semana Santa will be unusually calm. Most establishments will be closed, many girls will be with their families. You should square away a date and a plan B for these days on your own, get some of your regulars or at least girls that you know.

[Dealdo]

First of all dudes, do not start the polemic about the pimping Stuff please, is just so depressing and sad, doesn't do any good to nobody.

I have a friend how is willing to go a little bit to the surface for very short period of time. She asked me to recommend nice people to her.

She is not so picky about age, but she ask for clean and nice guys. No hard core freaky stuff. If somebody is in town and want to try his luck PM me. If you have good reputation in the board that helps plus. And yes, there are pics. Have no clue about BBJ and extras but may be negotiable (with her, not with me OK!). She is 200k but she worth it in my opinion, sporty cute young girl.

Good luck guys.

Inbox kind of clean up now, sorry for the friends couldn't get in touch. Try again. And thanks to the guys have seen her already, she said you were nice and cool, keep the good vibe so paradise can last longer.

By the way. I will work on a list of girls that need a little push and they asked me as a favor. Just give me chance. One consideration is that most of them are in the University so will be sometimes a real pain in the ass to get in touch with them. Ones again only clean dudes with out extra freaky taste.

[MiamiSammy]

There will be people out and about, lots of them actually, heading to the church services.

I was there on the Thursday and Friday of Semana Santa, and did the people watch thing.

El Centro was DEAD on both those days. So dead it was much more scary than usual at night.

The good news is, it gets much better on Saturday.

Have fun!

You may not be religious, but they certainly are. I was taking pictures on the Centro pedestrian mall (between Plaza Botero and Plaza San Antonio) on Ash Wednesday and I'd say 80% of the people, including the streetwalkers, had ash crosses on their brows. They might invoke God's displeasure by their lifestyle or activities, but pretty much everyone sees the same path to redemption and paradise.

[Ricker]

I'll be honest not much of a religious person besides knowing the usual solid dates to certain obvious holidays I really don't pay attention. I had booked it a couple of months back and I just realized today the mistake I made. I get there Friday afternoon so I'm hoping shouldn't be too bad. I'm open for any ideas or suggestions from anyone that lives there or has been there during that time. I'm down for anything even if it's a watering hole and just people watch. Don't want to go to sit in a room and stare at wall or sit in watching TV. If nobody has ideas I'll figure it out, I always do! Thanks in advance!

There will be people out and about, lots of them actually, heading to the church services.

I was there on the Thursday and Friday of Semana Santa, and did the people watch thing.

El Centro was DEAD on both those days. So dead it was much more scary than usual at night.

The good news is, it gets much better on Saturday.

Have fun!

[Member #4353]

Thursday is pretty dead and Friday is completely dead, you better set some dates up beforehand. It is a very calm week by Medellin standards. Enjoy the trip.

Making Trip to Medellin for semana santa weekend from 18-23! Hows Medellin during that time for p4p? Hows the Mansion those dates? I'm going either way so a heads up would be great. Any particular casas I should visit? Not really going to sight see but to release some backed up stress and tension.

[Combo]

I wouldn't go that far. I've been in Rio a few times during Semana Santa and the only day that was subpar was Good Friday itself.

Medellin is of course quite a bit more conservative than Rio.

Why didn't you ask these questions before booking your trip?

Mongering in any predominantly Catholic country is a bad idea during this time.

[DmeHcg]

Why didn't you ask these questions before booking your trip?

Mongering in any predominantly Catholic country is a bad idea during this time.

I'll be honest not much of a religious person besides knowing the usual solid dates to certain obvious holidays I really don't pay attention. I had booked it a couple of months back and I just realized today the mistake I made. I get there Friday afternoon so I'm hoping shouldn't be too bad. I'm open for any ideas or suggestions from anyone that lives there or has been there during that time. I'm down for anything even if it's a watering hole and just people watch. Don't want to go to sit in a room and stare at wall or sit in watching TV. If nobody has ideas I'll figure it out, I always do!

Thanks in advance!

[Hioctane]

I'm in the process of making it much easier. For one thing, it is on Google maps. Just search for Liquid Medellin, and it should come right up. There is a program and app called Waze. A great mapping program, and we are easily found on that as well.

https://www.waze.com/

And of course you can always call Larry the manager at 301 445 7734.

For those that have been there, you know the actual street is hard to find. Taxi drivers miss it all the time. The main street is called 43G, and it's one way. If you see Amarna Club, then you have gone one block too far. Just get out and walk back a block to our street 26A. We are right across from Brinks Security Co. We are getting ready to build a nice big sign that will be easy to see from the 43G. Another confusing aspect is that our address is Calle 26A 43 (F).72, and the main cross road is called 43 (G). Don't ask me why.

The easiest way to get there is to tell the taxi driver to go to "Luxury Discoteca en Barrio Colombia." Every taxi driver knows where that is. Depending on which way he is coming from. When he gets to the corner of Luxury, go along Carrera 43G two blocks and make a right. If you don't know how to say it, get out and walk! It's really close.

[SavePros321]

Making Trip to Medellin for semana santa weekend from 18-23! Hows Medellin during that time for p4p? Hows the Mansion those dates? I'm going either way so a heads up would be great. Any particular casas I should visit? Not really going to sight see but to release some backed up stress and tension.

Why didn't you ask these questions before booking your trip?

Mongering in any predominantly Catholic country is a bad idea during this time.