Medellin Reports

[Gabacho]

Wow great to hear from someone who has personal experience with both hotels, I am planning to book one of them for one day and then decide where to spend rest to the time after looking on both when I reach there, I have to visit Medellin from August 3 to August 23 , I know that this area is a little dangerous (I have been there only 2 times but only in daylight) , do to think its too dangerous to stay there as you have personal experience staying that area?

Don't go around flexing your gold chains or flashing your money or iPhone around and you will be just fine in this area. It is no more dangerous than santa fe in Bogota.

[DownLow123]

Is there a gym somewhere within walking distance in El Centro. ?. I'll be staying at the Nutibara and need a place to flex my manly muscles.

You will save yourself time to walk to the nearest smartfit (which is laureles unicemtro mall) someone correct me if I'm wrong. Smartfit line seems to be the best gym in south america, and for the serious gym rat, like myself. If I were you I'd hop in a taxi or take an indriver to the gym and back. It'll be about $4 usd for the trip. I personally used unicentro smartfit and had squat macjines, a place for heavy deadlifts, they charge 80 k cop for a month membership which is on the expensive side, but worth it. Save yourself the headache.

[Carrib]

Is it possible they are doing different things on different nights? One night where it is slower could be 50 and a night where they had all going on that you say, the price could be jacked up to 80. You both could be right.

E, I went there 2 nights -Monday, very slow and on Friday and it was packed, I was charged 50 K. At first, I thought I was being scammed but on the second visit I noticed the sign on the door which in fact said 50 K. They must be changing the price on a whim. Now another member posted he paid 40 K pesos. If we don't take control of these prices, before long La ISL will be charging 100-150 K entrance fee.

Here's an idea -gather up a few mongers (at least 5) go there and if they try to charge 50-80 K pesos, ask to be let in for 30 or 40 K if not go to Fase 2.
No need to make a scene or raise your voice in fact be real cool and if they refuse, simply let them know that you will be going elsewhere with your dollars.

[Ullo200]

Unfortunately there are no guest friendly hotels in and around the area you described.

But I read previously in this thread that hotel nutibara is guest friendly?

[LoveItHere]

I always go to ATM before the weekend hits because the ATMs run out of money and the lines are long. But I ran out of money on a few weekends and actually got lucky late Saturday (maybe it was Sunday). The ATMs pay out the big bills first. When I got there all the 50's and 20's were gone so it was spitting out 10's so I stocked up both times. Do not rely on this method. But as you pass by an ATM on the weekend pay attention to the people counting their money as they walk away and see what denominations they have and maybe get in line.

[Balboa]

Do flight attendants all live in Rio Negro? Couldn't help but notice 8/10 of them are hot. Has any of you dated them?

Yes, they all live in Rio Negro. Lol

[DonMedellin]

Do flight attendants all live in Rio Negro? Couldn't help but notice 8/10 of them are hot. Has any of you dated them?

[Ruddock1]

There are a couple up on Ave Oriental, close to the La Playa intersection. BodyTech is one of them. Can't recommend bcos I don't go to those places. Those are not the type of muscles I look to flex.

See you in Mid June if you are still around then. Lunch at Govindas sounds good.

[StudBucket]

Hello, with some much talk about Gustos on this forum, I am wondering if anyone can tell us how Lleras Park Nightclub has been recently? I found it to be better on Friday and Saturday night than Gusto's last trip and the women can be had for no more than $80-120 USA Dollars. They are all freelancers in the club.

[VsebudetNY]

Just a nota bona for you guys out there, there are various ways to break the 50 k bills.
1) use them at a big store when getting a 10-20 k recarga for your sim card.
2) go to a big casino at la playa and get smaller notes at the cashier box.
3) use it to buy a 5 k metro card.
4) use an ATM at an open colpatria or davivienda branch (lots in the malls) and walk to the teller and they give you as many 10-20 k notes as you want.
Happy mongering.
Jw.

Good tips, JW!

Just want to add another method that I've been using for years, and you don't need to step away from ATM LOL.

If you're using Schwab or Capital One or other card that refunds ATM fees then after your main withdrawal of 1 or 2 millions just make 1/2/3 withdrawals 80 K each. You'll receive 4/8/12 20 K bills.

If you're still using the card with ATM fees then just select other amount and enter 1,980,000 instead of 2,000,000 or 980,000 instead of 1,000,000 and you will get 4 20 K bills right away.
One more time reminder for new members - ALWAYS decline conversion at ATM!

[TheMan31]

I had an appointment at 10 AM in El Poblodo. I had a online meeting from 9 AM t0 10 AM on a short notice. I figured the park would be quiet so I had my meeting in the park. There were a couple of street artists selling painting or portraits. THere were also a row of tents selling souvenirs, same as Plaza Botero. Most of the surface on the surrounding streets were painted. There were two girls working. I noticed many features of the park that I did not notice at night. There were many groups of gringos around the area. I couldn't help and took this picture.

Ha ha yea flipflops. That's gringo alright!

[FedorE]

Just got quoted 450 mil for an hour + taxi fee from a Prepagos girl. Am I tripping or is that way too high. I'the rather get 2 pops at a casa for 140 k.

[Nounce]

.... Upon walking thru the Park around 7 PM there were very few girls, at least obvious girls working....

I had an appointment at 10 AM in El Poblodo. I had a online meeting from 9 AM t0 10 AM on a short notice. I figured the park would be quiet so I had my meeting in the park. There were a couple of street artists selling painting or portraits. THere were also a row of tents selling souvenirs, same as Plaza Botero. Most of the surface on the surrounding streets were painted. There were two girls working. I noticed many features of the park that I did not notice at night. There were many groups of gringos around the area. I couldn't help and took this picture.

[Nounce]

....They are nuts. And fase dos is no different. .... HaHa.

A whisky and coke used to be about 25 mil at La Isla. You get a table and pretty good service from a waiter whether you are alone or with a group. A session was about 270 the first time I went to the club. I remember there was no cover at Fase2 before and on site session was about 160 mil. I could be wrong with these numbers as it was before Covid

[CoolGregg]

I also visited La Isla Monday night with fellow new bee from here. just to chk out the talent. They charged 40 mil cover weekdays. And 220 mil for 6 corona small size bottles. if you want to seat upfront then you must buy big liquor bottle.They are nuts. And fase dos is no different. Went there with seasoned ISG member on Friday night. cover was 30 mil and For Absolute vodka 200 or 250 ML bottle, it was 220 mil peso. Yikes. Parque lleras Vennies will quote 300 mil for 1 session. They have union over there. Haha.

And pick up bars were even higher 300 to 350 mil peso for chicas and bar fine of 100 mil peso. Its like you need HELOC to go to Colombia now. HaHa.

Is it possible they are doing different things on different nights? One night where it is slower could be 50 and a night where they had all going on that you say, the price could be jacked up to 80. You both could be right.