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**JjBee62** · 07-13-21 23:53

Originally Posted by Questner [View Original Post]

Question for this August for MDE (and Pereira, Manizales, coffee area): Is there still a curfew or 'pico' regime? Which major public and hobby venues are closed, if any? Will the annual Flower Festival take place in person? (it has been reported that 'yes' 12th to 20th of the month; however, I can't find a schedule or see a confirmation to this fair). Overall I want to access if things have returned to normalcy (pandemic wise) or have not yet.

My experience, although it was truncated by Covid, is that mostly things have returned to normal as compared to last November. Almost no place is checking customer temperatures, only a few places require you to use hand sanitizer and less people are wearing masks. The crowds are still not fully returned to Parque Lleras, but it's open late. The Pico and cédula is gone along with the curfew and, while masks are still the norm it's a little more relaxed now.

There are a lot of businesses around Parque Lleras which have closed and not reopened, the same is likely true other places around the city. Overall I'd say it's about 80% back.

I drove through Pereira, but didn't stop. It looked like there were a lot of people out after 8 pm on a Thursday night.

**MiamiSammy** · 07-13-21 23:48

Originally Posted by LuckyNuts [View Original Post]

Well it's 163 miles or 263 kms. I suppose the time to travel it depends on your mode of transportation.

LOL. You can't drive in Colombia like you do in Missouri. Just because something in only 263 klicks away doesn't mean you can get there driving a steady 70 mph. It's like driving the backroads of Colorado. Figure an average of 35 mph.

**MiamiSammy** · 07-13-21 23:46

Originally Posted by LuckyNuts [View Original Post]

Well it's 163 miles or 263 kms. I suppose the time to travel it depends on your mode of transportation.

I don't know how long it's been since you've driven it, but it took me 8 hours to get from Pereira to Medellin due to massive construction. Google maps still shows it as being under construction and taking 8 hours. Maybe you know a better route?

**MiamiSammy** · 07-13-21 23:44

Originally Posted by Questner [View Original Post]

Question for this August for MDE (and Pereira, Manizales, coffee area): Is there still a curfew or 'pico' regime? Which major public and hobby venues are closed, if any? Will the annual Flower Festival take place in person? (it has been reported that 'yes' 12th to 20th of the month; however, I can't find a schedule or see a confirmation to this fair). Overall I want to access if things have returned to normalcy (pandemic wise) or have not yet.

Here's your confirmation. https://www.alertapaisa.com/noticias...e-realizar-con.

**JjBee62** · 07-13-21 23:43

Originally Posted by LuckyNuts [View Original Post]

Well it's 163 miles or 263 kms. I suppose the time to travel it depends on your mode of transportation.

Depending on whether or not Google Maps decides to take a detour off road, it's a solid 8 hours.

**Questner** · 07-13-21 23:33

Question for this August for MDE (and Pereira, Manizales, coffee area): Is there still a curfew or 'pico' regime? Which major public and hobby venues are closed, if any? Will the annual Flower Festival take place in person? (it has been reported that 'yes' 12th to 20th of the month; however, I can't find a schedule or see a confirmation to this fair). Overall I want to access if things have returned to normalcy (pandemic wise) or have not yet.

**HotelAl** · 07-13-21 23:33

I had to postpone my trip 1 week due to some personal issues. I will be there next week starting Monday July 19. My first trip there. If there is anyone that wants to meet up and go have some cold ones and have some fun, send me a pm.

**Just Incognito** · 07-13-21 22:44

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

You know I might just try this for a change of pace. I fully agree about Zaaika also. They give nice size portions too.

I love Zaaika. Great food. Fair price.

I have stayed at a nice enough place in Poblado a few times in the last few years. Some places have full kitchens, balconies, security and about 600 sq feet of space for like 40 bucks a night now. Check out Affinity Aparta Hotel for example.

I think Dan Carlton is no chica fee in the day, but like 30 or 40 bucks if she is there after 9 or 10 pm. I think that's how several of the Poblado hotels are. Makes sense since if a girl is there in the night she is more likely to use things like towels / soaps and other amenities the hotel is paying for, hence the chica fee only at night.

**Knowledge** · 07-13-21 21:48

You know I might just try this for a change of pace. I fully agree about Zaaika also. They give nice size portions too.

Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]

So I decided to try out a Hotel in Poblado as a change up to the Zona Rosa in El Centro. Right now many of the Hotels in Medellin, and I am not talking about the Love Hotels in El Centro, have been heavily discounting their pricing, especially in Poblado. So on Sunday I decided to treat one of my Chicas to an afternoon / evening / morning in Poblado at a Hotel and started searching on booking. I found the Dann Carlton on Avenida Poblado a few blocks down from Calle 10, and very close to Parque Poblado and a few blocks from Lleras. For $ 46 USD I got a room with a king size bed, a nice view, and breakfast for two. The room was nicely appointed, big flat screen, comfy bed with lots of pillows and a good height for doggie as you can stand up at the end of the bed and prop your Chica up with pillows to get the perfect elevation! Nice pool area and they had a sauna as well, with beers at 10 K poolside. I don't now if this is really a Chica friendly hotel or not as I checked in with my Chica, and didn't see any other mongers there. For dinner I went to the Indian restaurant named Zaaika right around the corner on Calle 8 which is the best Indian restaurant in town as far as I am concerned and open on Sundays as well. As an alternative to taking a Chica out of town, this Hotel had a large pool, a heated Jacuzzi, and a steam room. And there are other Hotels in Poblado that do as well. Chicas love hanging at pools, so instead of the hassle of travelling on a bus out of town, it doesn't get much cheaper than this with all the amenities of a resort out of town.

**Wolf662** · 07-13-21 21:45

Originally Posted by ABizzle [View Original Post]

Hey guys,

I've been researching but I'm still not quite set on a mongering budget, do you reckon 2 K USD (Flights and accommodation aside ofc) would be doable? BTW I plan on girl a day in centro area as I'll be staying at Nutibara.

Also, it would be helpful to disclose how much you guys budget too, thanks!

$2,000/30=$66 a day.

That will feed you and get a Centro girl a day for sure.

My budget is usually $200 a day but I like to shop, eat at some nicer restaurants and hit also hit the Hi end strip clubs and the centro clubs and avg 2.5+- girls a day + some day trips / over night girls but I am only there for 6 days usually.

**Knowledge** · 07-13-21 21:43

A Montreal rock club that was very popular during the 1990's was called "Foufounes Electricques". It's not a name that would work in France.

Originally Posted by Lefeu [View Original Post]

I mongered in Montreal and Quebec. From my recollection, in Montreal folks spoke English when they wanted to, I. E. Trying to sell you something. Quebec not so much, where I got the feeling that they refuse to speak that language with foreigners. The funny part is that I speak French yet I had a hard time understanding the folks in Quebec. Their French is so old and their accent so different.

**ColombiaLover** · 07-13-21 21:08

I have stayed at the Dann Carlton Belfort a few times. I register for two guests. So my first girl each day was free, but if you have a second girl on the same day, the charge was 99 mil. The first girl each day did not have to be the same one.

Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]

So I decided to try out a Hotel in Poblado as a change up to the Zona Rosa in El Centro. Right now many of the Hotels in Medellin, and I am not talking about the Love Hotels in El Centro, have been heavily discounting their pricing, especially in Poblado. So on Sunday I decided to treat one of my Chicas to an afternoon / evening / morning in Poblado at a Hotel and started searching on booking. I found the Dann Carlton on Avenida Poblado a few blocks down from Calle 10, and very close to Parque Poblado and a few blocks from Lleras. For $ 46 USD I got a room with a king size bed, a nice view, and breakfast for two. The room was nicely appointed, big flat screen, comfy bed with lots of pillows and a good height for doggie as you can stand up at the end of the bed and prop your Chica up with pillows to get the perfect elevation! Nice pool area and they had a sauna as well, with beers at 10 K poolside. I don't now if this is really a Chica friendly hotel or not as I checked in with my Chica, and didn't see any other mongers there. For dinner I went to the Indian restaurant named Zaaika right around the corner on Calle 8 which is the best Indian restaurant in town as far as I am concerned and open on Sundays as well. As an alternative to taking a Chica out of town, this Hotel had a large pool, a heated Jacuzzi, and a steam room. And there are other Hotels in Poblado that do as well. Chicas love hanging at pools, so instead of the hassle of travelling on a bus out of town, it doesn't get much cheaper than this with all the amenities of a resort out of town.

**John Clayton** · 07-13-21 19:27

Originally Posted by LuckyNuts [View Original Post]

Well it's 163 miles or 263 kms. I suppose the time to travel it depends on your mode of transportation.

It's a twisty road!

**Lucky Nuts** · 07-13-21 19:24

Originally Posted by MiamiSammy [View Original Post]

Ten hours south of Medellin.

Well it's 163 miles or 263 kms. I suppose the time to travel it depends on your mode of transportation.

**Mr Enternational** · 07-13-21 19:22

Originally Posted by Lefeu [View Original Post]

I mongered in Montreal and Quebec.

But Montreal is in Quebec. Unless you mean Quebec City.

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