Medellin Reports

[Surfer500]

Ha! Glad to hear I'm not that much out of the loop on the terminology! I hope this dude finds the acceptance he needs in writing fake reports. Geez! How hard is it to learn a country's currency?

I find it hard to believe people think that BrazilSoccer's reports are fake. I have met him personally four times in El Centro and what he's been saying is spot on as I have spent several weeks there myself. Just because he's using a terminology for money "lucas" doesn't mean that he's faking reports.

[Jdit]

The term luca was new to me too. None-the-less, with 5 minutes of internet research, I discovered that "luca" is in fact used for money in several South American countries. In Colombia specifically it is considered "low class" vernacular which shouldn't come as any surprise for El Centro. Besides Colombia, it is also used in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, etc. The association with 1000 pesos is also correct.

If your referring to BrazilSoccer he is the real deal as I on two past trips have met up with him on 4 different occasions in El Centro.

I'm not aware of people on this board calling him out. The reality is that very few on this board are in tune with "El Centro" like he is.

In terms of "Lucas" this is not another word for the Peso like dinero or plata for money but for the amount of 1,000 Pesos.

It's kind of like the term "Benjamin Franklin" which a gringo would understand to be $ 100 US.

We all can learn a lot from BrazilSoccer's posts in terms of living cheap in Medellin.

[Dickhead]

1 luca = 1000 pesos. It is a slang term and you see it written only occasionally.

I lived in Buenos Aires for eight years and never heard that term used. Of course, 1. 000 argie pesos was a lot of money back then. All I ever heard was the term roca for 100 pesos (Presidente Roca's portrait is on the 100 peso bill).

[Knowledge]

Such orthodoxy on this forum, it makes me laugh. I think BrazilSoccer made a few valid points. I avoid spending more than I have to but I don't spend a lot of time bargain hunting while on vacation. I do it when I'm back at home. It's a technique I use to cope with the boredom.

If your referring to BrazilSoccer he is the real deal as I on two past trips have met up with him on 4 different occasions in El Centro.

I'm not aware of people on this board calling him out. The reality is that very few on this board are in tune with "El Centro" like he is.

In terms of "Lucas" this is not another word for the Peso like dinero or plata for money but for the amount of 1,000 Pesos.

It's kind of like the term "Benjamin Franklin" which a gringo would understand to be $ 100 US.

We all can learn a lot from BrazilSoccer's posts in terms of living cheap in Medellin.

[EasyEase]

Hi fellow mongers,

This is my first trip to Colombia / Medellin.

I booked this Apartment near Lleras Park called "Modern Apartments", here is a link.

https://www.booking.com/hotel/co/mod...ee8bc5d;dcid=2

Did anyone of you stay at this place? Any negative or positive experience?

Thank you and have a great day.

Easyease

[Big Boss Man]

He has never been to Colombia, but writes and posts pics of what he reads and finds on other forums, and on google. He has been called out on several occasions. It is not to difficult to figure it out. As many people I know from the ISG from various parts of the world, no one I know has met this particular poster. Like you Mani, I have been visiting and living in this country a long tme, since the 90's, and have asked others here about calling the peso "Lucas" since I was not familiar with the term, and not one person has heard it called this, so that alone tells you all you need to know.

1 luca = 1000 pesos. It is a slang term and you see it written only occasionally.

[Rodeo9112]

He has never been to Colombia, but writes and posts pics of what he reads and finds on other forums, and on google. He has been called out on several occasions. It is not to difficult to figure it out. As many people I know from the ISG from various parts of the world, no one I know has met this particular poster. Like you Mani, I have been visiting and living in this country a long tme, since the 90's, and have asked others here about calling the peso "Lucas" since I was not familiar with the term, and not one person has heard it called this, so that alone tells you all you need to know.

Ha! Glad to hear I'm not that much out of the loop on the terminology! I hope this dude finds the acceptance he needs in writing fake reports. Geez! How hard is it to learn a country's currency?

[Parkinsons]

He has never been to Colombia, but writes and posts pics of what he reads and finds on other forums, and on google. He has been called out on several occasions. It is not to difficult to figure it out. As many people I know from the ISG from various parts of the world, no one I know has met this particular poster. Like you Mani, I have been visiting and living in this country a long tme, since the 90's, and have asked others here about calling the peso "Lucas" since I was not familiar with the term, and not one person has heard it called this, so that alone tells you all you need to know.

"Luca" is the nickname given to the Peruvian currency, the nuevo sol. I ran across it when I was researching local monger forums in preparation for my trip to Lima last month.
Dude got the countries to his fake reports mixed up LOLOL!!!
See for example: http://www.hermanodeleche.com/topic/...1-av-arequipa/.

"Precio: 60 lucas".

See also: http://howtoperu.com/2010/11/13/peru...s-and-phrases/.

"luca one Peruvian Nuevo Sol (mil lucas = 1,000 soles)".

So this guy is a fake, huh? Makes sense, considering how he is "just leaving town" when writing his Medellin reports "in a rush". So if he's challenged on his facts, it's because he was writing "in such a rush". How about meet in person to go for a casa run? " oh I've left town just yesterday"! What coincidence.

[Surfer500]

He has never been to Colombia, but writes and posts pics of what he reads and finds on other forums, and on google. He has been called out on several occasions. It is not to difficult to figure it out. As many people I know from the ISG from various parts of the world, no one I know has met this particular poster. Like you Mani, I have been visiting and living in this country a long tme, since the 90's, and have asked others here about calling the peso "Lucas" since I was not familiar with the term, and not one person has heard it called this, so that alone tells you all you need to know.

If your referring to BrazilSoccer he is the real deal as I on two past trips have met up with him on 4 different occasions in El Centro.

I'm not aware of people on this board calling him out. The reality is that very few on this board are in tune with "El Centro" like he is.

In terms of "Lucas" this is not another word for the Peso like dinero or plata for money but for the amount of 1,000 Pesos.

It's kind of like the term "Benjamin Franklin" which a gringo would understand to be $ 100 US.

We all can learn a lot from BrazilSoccer's posts in terms of living cheap in Medellin.

[Old Parr]

Now I don't feel so stupid, I've spent a lot of time in Colombia over the last ten years and NEVER heard the term lucas, WTF is that anyway?

Here is the results from a google search:

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=lucas+money+denominations.

[Old Parr]

Now I don't feel so stupid, I've spent a lot of time in Colombia over the last ten years and NEVER heard the term lucas, WTF is that anyway?

He has never been to Colombia, but writes and posts pics of what he reads and finds on other forums, and on google. He has been called out on several occasions. It is not to difficult to figure it out. As many people I know from the ISG from various parts of the world, no one I know has met this particular poster. Like you Mani, I have been visiting and living in this country a long tme, since the 90's, and have asked others here about calling the peso "Lucas" since I was not familiar with the term, and not one person has heard it called this, so that alone tells you all you need to know.

[Manizales911]

Okay, I got to ask, why do you keep referring to "Lucas" in noting currency / costs?

Now I don't feel so stupid, I've spent a lot of time in Colombia over the last ten years and NEVER heard the term lucas, WTF is that anyway?

[JjBee62]

Okay, I got to ask, why do you keep referring to "Lucas" in noting currency / costs?

I suppose because it's easier to type 5 luca than 5000 pesos. I'd probably stick with 5 k cop, just to minimize confusion.

[Surfer500]

If you love spicy food or you got addicted to Thai cuisine then you'll be bored in medellin. You really need to open your mind and heart to enjoy the colombian food here. Paisas are too soft and can't handle spicies. Even mild ones (invited a girl to a great mideastern restaurant and she couldn't eat anything though it was so much attenuated).

I initially and for a long time ate in your typical mom and pops humble restaurants (4-7 lucas / meal) Where the menu changes almost daily. Great healthy and homecooked meals basically is what you get there.

Best thing about living in el centro, beside the sea of girls to pick from, is the different choices of fresh food you can have.

My recommendations here are plenty! One that comes to mind is an Italian owned restaurant (DONDE EL ITALIANO) next to hotel 47 facing punto del oriental mall. . super busy everyday!.

Your just rubbing it in!

A lady that only cooks and cleans your apartment. Looks more like your appetizer, main course, and desert dish.

Your right about the food in El Centro, although it's wholesome, fresh, and filling, it's boring. When I'm in El Centro I always eat at the rotisserie chicken places. There's also a lot of vendors on the sidewalks below the Parque Berrio Metro Station selling heaping plates of food for about 3,000 Pesos (3 Lucas in your currency) and the 1,000 Peso fresh fruit juice stand we had drinks at one day.

You can get spicy and a variety of food in Medellin, however you will have to head over to where the rich and famous hang out in and around the Poblado area.

Sorry to hear your leaving town, I'm sure you will be back to see your cleaning ladies as soon as you can.

[Rodeo9112]

If you love spicy food or you got addicted to Thai cuisine then you'll be bored in medellin. You really need to open your mind and heart to enjoy the colombian food here. Paisas are too soft and can't handle spicies. Even mild ones (invited a girl to a great mideastern restaurant and she couldn't eat anything though it was so much attenuated).

I initially and for a long time ate in your typical mom and pops humble restaurants (4-7 lucas / meal) Where the menu changes almost daily. Great healthy and homecooked meals basically is what you get there.

Best thing about living in el centro, beside the sea of girls to pick from, is the different choices of fresh food you can have.

My recommendations here are plenty! One that comes to mind is an Italian owned restaurant (DONDE EL ITALIANO) next to hotel 47 facing punto del oriental mall. . super busy everyday!

You're a hamburger guy and can't give it up. No worries you'll get your fix here too..

Okay, I got to ask, why do you keep referring to "Lucas" in noting currency / costs?