Medellin Reports

[Chicago85]

In most countries the police behavior would be rightly called racist too. I never see them stop white folks, nor tourists.

I've been stopped in Medellin 2 x and in Cali. The worst experience I ever had though was in the DR. I am white and look very gringo. After I feigned ignorance of Spanish, aside from enough to convey that I loved their city and police officers, the Colombian cops let me move on without bribes. In the DR I had to go to the police station and sit for 2 hours. Ended up paying 500 pesos (10 I believe).

[Anthony2023]

When I first started visiting Medellin over 20 years ago Parque Lleras was a place for the wealthy to hang out.

A family place really and on the weekends a party place for the rich kids.

Over the years it's become a party place for foreigners and working girls.

Even more so after the COVID period.

Though I enjoy hanging out there and watching the show on occasion, I've often wondered why the Medellin elite were allowing it to consume their Parque Lleras and surrounding area now.

Looks like they want to take it back.

In actuality, if the "blockade" persists, word will get out, and obviously a good number of weekend warriors will avoid Medellin.

Maybe head back to Cartagena and continue the demise of that once great place to hang out as well.

Cheers. 🍻

That sounds good and all but I hope they at least keep one club open full of working girls, that concept is pretty convenient, makes it easier so that you don't have to guess who's working and who isn't like you would at a regular club.

[DonMedellin]

Is there Telegram group for mongers in Medellin? If there isn't one, someone should make one. On Telegram you don't have to reveal you phone number. Should we make one happen?

[JustTK]

Which centro Casa has the best lineup these days?

Casa X has the best line up, easy. No wait. Its casa Y.

[Balboa]

No prostitution allowed? So. Gustos? Lleras park bar? Do they think non working girls are going to show up there? LOL wtf so stupid.

When I first started visiting Medellin over 20 years ago Parque Lleras was a place for the wealthy to hang out.

A family place really and on the weekends a party place for the rich kids.

Over the years it's become a party place for foreigners and working girls.

Even more so after the COVID period.

Though I enjoy hanging out there and watching the show on occasion, I've often wondered why the Medellin elite were allowing it to consume their Parque Lleras and surrounding area now.

Looks like they want to take it back.

In actuality, if the "blockade" persists, word will get out, and obviously a good number of weekend warriors will avoid Medellin.

Maybe head back to Cartagena and continue the demise of that once great place to hang out as well.

Cheers.

[Balboa]

This links the blockade in the Botero area and the coming blockade of Parque Lleras. And the link is prostitution specifically illegal prostitution, and foreigners. Leaves the impression that the problem is underage being trafficked to foreigners. The public has heard this on the news and now this is very very bad news for the 99 plus percent of us that have nothing to do with illegal activities.

I was planning on going to Med next week sometime but now wondering. Puts a target on our heads. Looks, assumptions that people are making, to say nothing of giving the green light to police to extort gringos.

The video says the restrictions will start on the 30th of March.

[DonMedellin]

Asking for a friend:

Which centro Casa has the best lineup these days?

Can you walk in at Ellas.

And how is Santas Spa?

[Knowledge]

My opinion is you are getting way ahead of yourself. I don't see any of this making a difference for visitors unless they are the sort who make spectacles of themselves. In any case, in case of doubt, monitor the situation from home to reassess and make an informed decision.

This links the blockade in the Botero area and the coming blockade of Parque Lleras. And the link is prostitution specifically illegal prostitution, and foreigners. Leaves the impression that the problem is underage being trafficked to foreigners. The public has heard this on the news and now this is very very bad news for the 99 plus percent of us that have nothing to do with illegal activities.

I was planning on going to Med next week sometime but now wondering. Puts a target on our heads. Looks, assumptions that people are making, to say nothing of giving the green light to police to extort gringos.

[Surfer500]

I did not like Avianca they only offer water and coffee. They had one meal chicken and rice and in the morning some sort of crackers and or coffee and water. For whatever reason they are not permitted to sell anything from Lax to Bogota or vice versa.

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It's not that AVIANCA isn't permitted to sell anything besides coffee and water, but they are trying to just save money by not offering anything more.

I recently flew them from Medellin to LAX one way and when I purchased the ticket I was given an option to choose my seats, and when the choices came up for the Bogota to LAX leg, they said they had full flat laydown seats available on the Boeing Dreamliner at $ 400 each which I paid for. Upon boarding the flight I had a great flat laydown seat on a window side all by myself and upon settling into my seat I noticed a menu of offerings for food and drink. I asked one of the flight attendants about this, but was told I would be served a hot meal. Well they eventually came thru the aisle with the food cart and everyone on the plane got the same thing and it was disgusting and and not really edible. There were probably at least 30 business class seats on this plane and another thing I noticed is that there were no pillows or blankets provided which is the norm in business class. So does business class really exist on AVIANCA on this route, well the seats are it and nothing more. And if AVIANCA could but I don't think they could they would rip out all the business class seats.

So lesson learned I have purchased a mid week return flight with AVIANCA on the same aircraft, with the base fare being only $ 270 one way with the flat lay down seat costing an additional $ 400 and another $ 10 USD for the blanket I'm bringing and my neck pillow. It's actually quite a bargain compared to COPA that was wanting close to $ 2,000 for the same destination with all the bells and whistles.

[JustTK]

Colombian sex workers may use a fake ID as a minor to extort money or they will call the police. Minors will use a fake ID (cedula) and then have sexual relations, later using this as proof to manipulate and extort money from the client.

Am curious, if your not from the USA, how could this method possibly work?

[Huacho]

Colombian sex workers may use a fake ID as a minor to extort money or they will call the police. Minors will use a fake ID (cedula) and then have sexual relations, later using this as proof to manipulate and extort money from the client.

https://www.medellinlawyer.com/prost...n-in-colombia/

Has anyone experienced this or know someone who has?

Why does it matter? You're never going to go there. We've established that.

[Zeos1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIRp...oticiasCaracol

This links the blockade in the Botero area and the coming blockade of Parque Lleras. And the link is prostitution specifically illegal prostitution, and foreigners. Leaves the impression that the problem is underage being trafficked to foreigners. The public has heard this on the news and now this is very very bad news for the 99 plus percent of us that have nothing to do with illegal activities.

I was planning on going to Med next week sometime but now wondering. Puts a target on our heads. Looks, assumptions that people are making, to say nothing of giving the green light to police to extort gringos.

[Anthony2023]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIRp...oticiasCaracol

No prostitution allowed? So. Gustos? Lleras park bar? Do they think non working girls are going to show up there? LOL wtf so stupid.

[Iguana Six]

In World War II, American cargo planes landed on a remote, pacific island. They found some native tribe on the island that have been out of contact with the rest of humanity for centuries. The American crews gave them some of their supplies, and then flew away. Decades later, other outsiders came. And found that the tribesmen had created an entire religion of their encounter either the airmen. They made costumes, mock ups of the planes and gifts, and returned to the landing site to reenact the encounter with the otherworldly beings, all in the hopes that their rituals would make the planes come back. Anthropologists call it a "cargo cult. ".

Like those villagers, I return to previously visited places, hoping for a repeat of wonderful experiences.

Returned to Phase Dos after a year. In 2009, my first experience was so overwhelming, I didn't even session. The cop 190 k fee seemed a little high. But in the years that followed, it seemed more reasonable, and the talent was excellent. The mid-2010's seemed to be the peak.

However, things changed. After the pandemic year, the price went to cop 300 k, which is fine, but what is galling is the 45 minute time limit, which means you start getting a knock on the door after about 30 minutes.

Last year, I had an absolutely forgettable experience. Returning this year, I found the cover charge upped to 30 k, the club completely remodeled, and the place very vacant. There might have been less than 30 customers, and about a dozen providers. Dances on the stage were infrequent. The talent was not impressive. The fee to go back to the cabins was 300 k (330 k if you use a credit card).

It was worse at Luna Lunera. 30 k to get in. Once inside, there was only one other customer! On a Saturday night! Only 8 providers. None of them were 'sponge worthy,' so I didn't even ask what the price was.

On the other hand, Zandalay is within walking distance of New Life, and is nice alternative. Prices are reasonable and, right now, it seems to specialize in slim spinners.

[Iguana Six]

Last time I was there in June I believe they still did have the aquarium. They are always priced higher than a regular casa but they usually have a few stunners. Plus it is very nice and clean establishment. The rooms and the vibe in that place is definitely top tier for a smash and dash joint. Most of the girls usually perform well too. Just don't expect much from the "massage".

Anyone have the hours and address for this place?