Medellin Reports

[Orgasmico]

hey will be coming for Carmen, El Cielo, X. O. , Oci. Mde, La Chagra, Gabo. Mde, etc. Some of these, like El Cielo, have already earned their own Michelin stars in USA Cities where they have opened branches. It seems you don't think this is legitimate travel; but it is, and it drives a large portion of the worldwide tourism to major food destinations.

Thanks. I was waiting for you to drop some names of spots that people would travel to Medellin for. While I still find it hard to believe that people would dish out the airfare and lodging in Medellin solely to visit the places you named, I have to visit these spots to give them a fair assessment.

[John Gault]

A Colombian woman has been accused of murder after her American Tinder date died after meeting her in the city of Medellin.

Paul Nguyen, a California-based logistics consultant, decided to visit the popular tourist spot for its vibrant nightlife and a reputation for being friendly to 'digital nomad' workers.

The 27-year-old murder victim travelled there in November with a friend with the intention of sightseeing, experiencing the nightlife, and going to a Bad Bunny concert later that week.

While he there, he matched with a woman on Tinder and agreed to meet her at a bar in the bougie neighbourhood of El Poblado.

Nguyen shot a candid photo of his date when she wasn't looking. The young, slim, brown-haired woman was wearing a white jacket and dark jeans.

He shared it with friends on Snapchat, writing 'the language barrier is unreal. '.

Paul snapped a photo of his date. Credit: Snapchat / Paul Nguyen.

Paul snapped a photo of his date. Credit: Snapchat / Paul Nguyen.

Tragically this was the last time they heard from Nguyen and the next morning his body was found next to a dumpster in another neighbourhood just over five miles away on November 10.

His wallet and phone had been stolen and it was believed that he was the victim of a botched drugging during a wave of Tinder honeytrap robberies in Colombia.

Colombian police announced the arrest of the woman Evelyn Henao Herrera, 21, on Tuesday (April 4).

Herrera and another man, seeésar Augusto Mendoza López, 28, were charged with aggravated homicide, qualified and aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime for the purpose of robbery.

A second man, Bryan Taborda Herrera, 25, was charged with qualified and aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime for the purpose of robbery.

Scams involving dating apps are common in Latin America and focus on foreigners and wealthy locals, luring the men to meet women via dating apps, and then drugging them for days at a time as their bank accounts are emptied.

"We mourn every day and continue to do so until justice is met," Paul Nguyen's sister Amy told Vice.

"Hearing that we might finally get justice for Paul flickers a new hope. ".

The three have been arrested. Credit: Columbian police.

The three have been arrested. Credit: Columbian police.

Nguyen's friend was concerned and contacted his family when he failed to return to their Airbnb and they noticed that his credit card recorded several odd late-night transactions.

It's believed that Nguyen was drugged with a sedative called clonazepam at some point during his date.

"Sometimes the victim does not lose consciousness, does not lose will, begins to become aware of what is happening, so they go on to administer much more drugs," explained Jorge Wilson, a local private investigator who has been investigating the American's death.

At least 41 people have been victims of similar drug-related robberies in Medellin in 2023, according to Colombian news outlet Caracol Noticias, although it's unclear how many were related to dating apps.

Tinder have released a statement. Credit: Alamy.

Tinder have released a statement. Credit: Alamy.

Tinder said in a statement to Vice: "Tinder prioritizes the safety of our members.

"What's been reported is terrible, and our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims, as well as with the survivors.

"Tinder stands ready to cooperate with local law enforcement to support their investigations. ".

[Nounce]

Google "medellin foodie" and you may be surprised. There's a whole culture that travels all over the world chasing eating scenes.

Based on your prior post, it seems to imply that if you google, then you will find these restaurants mentioned in majority of the search result. Right?

... They will be coming for Carmen, El Cielo, X. O. , Oci. Mde, La Chagra, Gabo. Mde, etc. Some of these, like El Cielo, have already earned their own Michelin stars in USA Cities where they have opened branches...

Using your reasoning, I think Bogot is a much better destination because it has 100 times more Michelin star restaurants.

I have been to some of these restaurants. I don't remember what I ate exactly. I took my Colombian friends to one and they were stunned at the price when they peaked at the receipt. Some of the restaurants only open limited nights. As a result, I think they are overpriced, relatively speaking. There is another one on the news because they could not afford the rent increase but the news did not mentioned they don't open every day and is only for dinner. What does that imply?

[Lucky Nuts]

When it comes to adding data to your cell phone on your local SIM card, you can also go to the pharmacies to get data on your phone. I did not know this until my last trip. Now I have gone to two separate pharmacies and they both could do it. Gana also can do it along with probably other places. I will tell you my Gana story on this trip. I requested one week data on my cell phone and gave them 20 mil I got two mil and some change back. So I go back to my hotel room and look at the receipt and it is for 11 mil. So I thought about going back and requesting the proper change but at this point I can see the person saying I gave you the right change and you are mistaken. Now it is only seven mil or less than $2 so I'm not going to sweat about it. I recognize that it was my mistake by not looking at the receipt right away. I have limited Spanish so that is also a factor. Live and learn. 7 weeks data on Claro should be 11 mil or less than $3. Now I know. Jajaja.

A convenient resource for guys coming and going often is Ding.com to recharge. I always recharge my Tigo SIM card $5.73 the day I'm on my way to Medellin. When I land and turn on my Medellin phone it's alive with 4 Gig of data and 7+ days of usage. I don't understand how it works that way without me even selecting a plan but I'm glad it does. And it appears to add 15 mil pesos to my balance (saldo disponible) on top of that to buy additonal weeks on longer trips or phone calls to the USA. Ding works with many different phone companies including Cuba SIM cards that I've had in the past. Yeah you pay a small service fee with each transaction (included in the $5. 73 here) but it's well worth the convenience for me.

[MoonShot]

I think you meant to write 7 days, instead of weeks, but most people should see the mistake. Also, 30 days of data is 31 mil, or 41 mil depending on how many gb of data you want.

Yes I meant 7 days. This website is not worthy of proofreading. Jajaja.

[ElSexoChino7]

When it comes to adding data to your cell phone on your local SIM card, you can also go to the pharmacies to get data on your phone. I did not know this until my last trip. Now I have gone to two separate pharmacies and they both could do it. Gana also can do it along with probably other places. I will tell you my Gana story on this trip. I requested one week data on my cell phone and gave them 20 mil I got two mil and some change back. So I go back to my hotel room and look at the receipt and it is for 11 mil. So I thought about going back and requesting the proper change but at this point I can see the person saying I gave you the right change and you are mistaken. Now it is only seven mil or less than $2 so I'm not going to sweat about it. I recognize that it was my mistake by not looking at the receipt right away. I have limited Spanish so that is also a factor. Live and learn. 7 weeks data on Claro should be 11 mil or less than $3. Now I know. Jajaja.

You can also put data on your claro phone online using Western Union app / Western Union website. I also found out about this on my recent trip. It gives you options how much data you can put and you'll get your data almost right away. Very convenient and you don't even have to leave your hotel or Airbnb.

[Fun Luvr]

7 weeks data on Claro should be 11 mil or less than $3. Now I know. Jajaja.

I think you meant to write 7 days, instead of weeks, but most people should see the mistake. Also, 30 days of data is 31 mil, or 41 mil depending on how many gb of data you want.

[Knowledge]

Yes, all the places you mentioned, and supermarkets, tiendas del barrio, carrier websites and apps, vendor carts, pretty much anywhere and everywhere.

When it comes to adding data to your cell phone on your local SIM card, you can also go to the pharmacies to get data on your phone. I did not know this until my last trip. Now I have gone to two separate pharmacies and they both could do it. Gana also can do it along with probably other places. I will tell you my Gana story on this trip. I requested one week data on my cell phone and gave them 20 mil I got two mil and some change back. So I go back to my hotel room and look at the receipt and it is for 11 mil. So I thought about going back and requesting the proper change but at this point I can see the person saying I gave you the right change and you are mistaken. Now it is only seven mil or less than $2 so I'm not going to sweat about it. I recognize that it was my mistake by not looking at the receipt right away. I have limited Spanish so that is also a factor. Live and learn. 7 weeks data on Claro should be 11 mil or less than $3. Now I know. Jajaja.

[MoonShot]

I only made my comment because guys constantly post something on here that some chica has told them and then a long discussion ensues about it when what she said is likely BS.

Colombia is no different from other countries where guys go to monger. Girls will tell you what you want to hear and say things that make them look more desirable or sympathetic. There are very few ways to check their stories but when guys spend more time with these girls, they start to believe them because they want to believe them. That this girl is different, that this girl really likes you, that this girl is worthy of being saved, that she feels differently about you and that she is really enjoying her time with you more so than with other guys or that you are the only one that she is seeing.

This is not to say that it could not be true. This is more to say that more likely than not it is not true or not completely true. But believing these stories makes the guy feel better about himself and it does stroke his ego. So there is some incentive to believe the girl.

I'm not here to say other mongers. Believe what you want to believe. As an experienced monger, I'm just more cynical now due to past disappointments.

[Nomars777]

This should be required learning for anyone who travels to Colombia for chicas. They do not love you, but you want them to act like they do.

Truly, we all know they're lying, if you think they're not lying, that's just another lie you're believing. Bottom line, it's ok. As I always tell the girls, I know you're acting, but please be a good actress! No dead fish, please!

When you find good actresses, they really are a gem, rare finds that you should be thankful you were lucky enough to encounter as there's so many poor ones out there!

As long as you are not looking for a girlfriend or future wife, any lie is really irrelevant. If you find an attractive girl and you're having a good time and the amount you're paying her is agreeable to both sides, that is all that matters. Whether you're her first gringo or her 50th gringo doesn't really matter. What is she actually likes you or whether she's enjoying the time in bed with you actually doesn't matter. You will never really know whether she actually likes you or whether you actually made her cum in bed. All girls know that guys want to hear that the girl really likes him and that she came in bed and she is enjoying the time with you. This is all very important because she wants you to see her again or she may want you to give her a little bit more for some financial emergency. When a guy believes that this time is different and the girl actually likes him and enjoys being with him, he tends to be a bit more generous. The truth can be a tricky thing and most guys are not capable of discovering what is true and what is not true. But sometimes a girl slips up and then you realize that she's playing you. Part of the game, move on to the next girl.

[MoonShot]

When it comes to adding data to your cell phone on your local SIM card, you can also go to the pharmacies to get data on your phone. I did not know this until my last trip. Now I have gone to two separate pharmacies and they both could do it. Gana also can do it along with probably other places. I will tell you my Gana story on this trip. I requested one week data on my cell phone and gave them 20 mil I got two mil and some change back. So I go back to my hotel room and look at the receipt and it is for 11 mil. So I thought about going back and requesting the proper change but at this point I can see the person saying I gave you the right change and you are mistaken. Now it is only seven mil or less than $2 so I'm not going to sweat about it. I recognize that it was my mistake by not looking at the receipt right away. I have limited Spanish so that is also a factor. Live and learn. 7 weeks data on Claro should be 11 mil or less than $3. Now I know. Jajaja.

[AmorPorFavor]

As long as you are not looking for a girlfriend or future wife, any lie is really irrelevant. If you find an attractive girl and you're having a good time and the amount you're paying her is agreeable to both sides, that is all that matters. Whether you're her first gringo or her 50th gringo doesn't really matter. What is she actually likes you or whether she's enjoying the time in bed with you actually doesn't matter. You will never really know whether she actually likes you or whether you actually made her cum in bed. All girls know that guys want to hear that the girl really likes him and that she came in bed and she is enjoying the time with you. This is all very important because she wants you to see her again or she may want you to give her a little bit more for some financial emergency. When a guy believes that this time is different and the girl actually likes him and enjoys being with him, he tends to be a bit more generous. The truth can be a tricky thing and most guys are not capable of discovering what is true and what is not true. But sometimes a girl slips up and then you realize that she's playing you. Part of the game, move on to the next girl.

I only made my comment because guys constantly post something on here that some chica has told them and then a long discussion ensues about it when what she said is likely BS.

[Knowledge]

I agree with you. I'm guilty of the same sort of projection and I like to think I'm more self aware about it now than I was when I was younger. I no longer expect other people to have the same interests and opinions as I do.

I respect your personal opinion, but you can't use it as a sole means of measuring how others will behave. Barcelona, the reference point I used, is constantly ranked as one of the top 5 food places to eat in the world. Having a substantial collection of Michelin rated restaurants and originator of the entire Molecular Gastronomy movement. A foodie tourist visiting Medellin isn't coming for Crepes & Waffles or similar. They will be coming for Carmen, El Cielo, X. O. , Oci. Mde, La Chagra, Gabo. Mde, etc. Some of these, like El Cielo, have already earned their own Michelin stars in USA Cities where they have opened branches. It seems you don't think this is legitimate travel; but it is, and it drives a large portion of the worldwide tourism to major food destinations.

[Knowledge]

This is spot on. I only ever use taxis via the ride share apps so I can pay with a credit card and so I have an audit trail.

I fucking hate Colombian taxi drivers with a passion. They are all thieves and scammers and carry around a bunch of counterfeit bills which they switch with your real bills and give back to you. In may of 2022 I reported a taxi driver did this to me but I caught it and told him it wasn't my bill that he was handing back to me and I crumbled it up and threw it on the ground as I was exiting the taxi and then the fucker drove off. He didn't get me for any extra money as per his plan he just didn't give me my change back because the fare was 16 mil and I was paying with a 20 mil when he swapped it and said the bill appeared to be falso and handed it back to me.

After that incident I stopped using taxi cabs except for in very few situations where there wasn't any other options but I'm always very alert if I use a taxi and constantly thinking they are trying to still from me so I pay with small bills and even coins.

Its best to just not use taxis at all period. The best is to use public transport such as busses and the metro. As an alternative I also like to use Picap and Didi Moto. They are safe, fast, and affordable and don't carry around fake cash to steal from people.

[DiscoverFL]

This is why I'm calling BS on the take that people are coming to Medellin solely for the food. As you alluded to, the food tends to be bland. Who's coming to Medellin for "chicharron, mocilla, arepa. " My GF eats that kind of food every day and I eat it when she makes it out of respect, but the food is wack (see pic).

I cook most of my meals and I will say Colombia, in general, gets credit for good quality food in terms of less pesticides and good soups, fruits, coffee and being less costly than the USA, but when you factor in the travel and lodging costs of Medellin, I can't see people solely coming here because they can go to Crepes & Waffles, Mondongos or even a steak place. The guy used Barcelona as a reference point, but I've never been blown away by the food in Spain. The food is OK, but when I think of food places, I think of spots like Thailand, Mexico, New Orleans, etc. But yeah, obviously a meal at a restaurant in Medellin will cost less than the USA.

I respect your personal opinion, but you can't use it as a sole means of measuring how others will behave. Barcelona, the reference point I used, is constantly ranked as one of the top 5 food places to eat in the world. Having a substantial collection of Michelin rated restaurants and originator of the entire Molecular Gastronomy movement. A foodie tourist visiting Medellin isn't coming for Crepes & Waffles or similar. They will be coming for Carmen, El Cielo, X. O. , Oci. Mde, La Chagra, Gabo. Mde, etc. Some of these, like El Cielo, have already earned their own Michelin stars in USA Cities where they have opened branches. It seems you don't think this is legitimate travel; but it is, and it drives a large portion of the worldwide tourism to major food destinations.