2004 Medellin Reports

[Bifford]

Energy - Cra. 74 No. 49-101

From the Metro station San Antonio take Line B west 3 stops to the Estadio station. It’s then about a 20 minute walk into a modern neighborhood. Go in the same direction as the Metro was going (west), around the stadiums until you reach Cra. 74 and turn right. Walk past Calle 49 to a billiards parlor, and on your left is No. 49-101. It has a plain cement front.

Eventually you figure out the addressing scheme. The first number after Cra. or Cll. is the street the house is on. The second number after “No.” is what you see on the front of a house. Before the dash is the number of the closest cross street. After the dash is the individual house number. (But don’t ask me to explain why Av. 33 is sometimes the same as Cll. 33, and sometimes Cll. 37. Hey, it’s an important avenue, it can be anywhere it likes!)

I was given a choice of 7 girls, ranging from 5 to 8 in looks. I chose Karen, an 8 with straight black hair. The cost was 60,000 pesos for a massage and “relations”. She said the girl gets 40% of this amount. She was laid-back, giving, and pleasant to be with. After a happy 1/2 hour my Spanish was giving out, so I said I’d probably head on out. She pointed to the clock and assured me we had 1/2 hour more and could do anything else I wanted, including “relations” again. Wow.

All this for US$24. Now that’s more like it. Highly recommended.

[Bifford]

My first visit to Medellin in late October has confirmed that there are many beautiful women, that they are inexpensive, and that they have a most pleasant attitude.

Arriving at Jose Córdoba airport you can find an ATM, but you have to walk upstairs after clearing immigration to the departure floor to find one. I got 300,000 pesos (2,536 pesos = US$1), enough for a taxi and a girl (you never know how quickly you might score). Taking a taxi from the airport to the Four Points Sheraton (35,000 pesos), the first impressions are a winding road, high security (3 road stops), an impressive view of the city from the mountain showing how immense it is, and an air pollution problem.

In the morning I planned my visits. I wanted to make them all in the daytime and then retire to my hotel evenings to watch the major league baseball playoffs. I hoped to visit all of the places in Simple Man’s excellent report here on 09-21-04, 19:30. See his post for good descriptions and phone numbers.

Taxis are cheap and the most practical way to get around. However, If you like exploring on your own and don’t mind a lot of walking along noisy, heavily-trafficked streets, you can use the Metro. It is very clean, safe, efficient, and cheap (950 pesos one-way). You’ll need a good tourist map, which my hotel provided, and a working knowledge of Spanish.


Casa de Piedra - Cll. 58 No. 50A-54
(business card says “Lindas Chicas”, open 7 days)

From the San Antonio station take Line A north two stops to the Prado station. Take the exit toward the front of the train (north) and the steps will lead you down into a plaza on the west side. Circle around to the right and cross under the tracks. You will see the “Bazar de los Puentes II” with a row of stores and a fruit stand. Go up the street on the left side of these stores (Calle 58) and walk about 100 feet to No. 50 A 54 with the stone front on your left.

I rang the bell and asked for Nancy. After waiting 5 minutes in the pleasant lobby, she presented a lineup of 3 girls. They were all knockouts. I chose Valentina, the cutest one, 19 years old from Medellin, short, with long straight hair. The other two were a cute brunette and a pretty, taller blonde. All 9’s!!!

I paid Nancy 70,000 pesos for the room and 25,000 pesos for a drink for Valentina (purportedly “whiskey”) while we chatted on the sofa with background music. The room upstairs was big and clean. The price for Valentina was 100,000. She showered (cold water...I declined). I then enjoyed her company, as much as any encounter I have ever had...and I’ve been at this hobby a long time! All requests, including long languorous kissing, were happily complied with.

With my limited Spanish, conversation was stilted, but she was chatty and coped well. “Que rico” was her response to my many compliments, as though I were the first person to tell her of her beauty. I asked how much time we had, and she said there was no time limit...as much time as it took to satisfy me. And she did. The only puzzling occurrence was when the condom proved to be too dry she suggested putting another one on top of the existing one. I said why not just replace the existing one, but she preferred double-decker. Not to worry, I was so happy and excited that a wool sock wouldn’t have detracted from my pleasure.

If you’ve been converting, the total tab came to US$77. More than I like to spend outside the USA, but well worth it. The girl and the place are highly, highly recommended. Thanks, Simple Man.

[Senor Amable]

Pilotsfun52,

There are a few massage parlors downtown Medellin that I know of. All within fifteen or twenty minutes from the downtown airport. On Avienda 33 is Abydos.It is open from 9AM to 9PM.

Cassandra is a bit further away. It is on Carrera 81.

The numbers are all listed in the yellow pages under Masajes.

The quality at Abydos is very close to the quality at the Loutron in El Poblado. Cassandra's is a few grades down. Pricing in the Abydos is from 55 to 66000CP. Cassandra's is a flat 40000CP.

You get what you pay for today.

[pilotsfun52]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if there is anything near the Rionegro Airport for easy in and outs. Will be staying at a hotel next to the Airport and for just one night.

Thanks

[Balashi Man]

Caslug,

Thank you your kind respond. My friend advise me against going to Colombia or keeping contact with the chica. He says he is being my psychiatrist. Well, he has nothing to do with medical field. We only live once. And I gotta do what I gottta do. I do have some responsbilities. I will fullfill them, and I am off to Colombia and what happens happens.

Thanks again.

The chica I met is the sweetest girl I ever met.

Sin miedo A Nada,

Doc Balashi Man.

[Caslug]

1. Do you need a visa to enter Colombia?
Not if you're a US Citizen

2. Can you use dollars or is pesos used exclusively?
Peso recommended, vendors rarely will have change for dollars

3. Are travelers checks viable option?
Yes, but your exchange rate will not be good as ATM

4. Where do you exchange currency?
There are numerous change(cambio) places, even Casinos will change dollars to peso. Make sure you carry your original passport not copy if you go to change money

5. Can foreigners buy properties in Colombia?
YES, search forum for detail or talk w/ lawyers

6. How much does an average house cost?

7. As for flights from east coast, PHL, IAD, BWI, are there bargains?

8. When is the best time of year to go to MDE?

9. Are there any asian population in MDE?
COL has a VERY SMALL % of asian, I did run into several Chinese-Colombian(they owned a chinese restaurant) in a Casa in Cali.

[Balashi Man]

I would liket to ask few questions re: Colombia in particular MDE. I met a beautiful chica while vacationing in caribbean. She is from MDE.

1. Do you need a visa to enter Colombia?
2. Can you use dollars or is pesos used exclusively?
3. Are travelers checks viable option?
4. Where do you exchange currency?
5. Can foreigners buy properties in Colombia?
6. How much does an average house cost?
7. As for flights from east coast, PHL, IAD, BWI, are there bargains?
8. When is the best time of year to go to MDE?
9. Are there any asian population in MDE?

Thanks in advance for your response and guidence. Would love to travel there soon. I only speak basic spanish, but I am working on that.

Again, thanks,

Balashi Man

[Super David]

Tomcat/Duke,

I have an even better solution for hotel and information. Please let me know your email address or send me a way to IM you.

I have a friend who has a penthouse with 5 rooms available for rent by people, usually americans.

[Rufus]

SuperTomcat001,

Universidad EAFIT in Medellin http://www.eafit.edu.co/principal.shtm has spanish courses for all levels. Its not in english but its the only place in Medellin that I know of that has spanish courses.
I didn't go but a few gringo mates went and were happy with it. Lots of young talent there too, but grils are mainly from wealthy families and can be a bit difficult to crack onto. Guess they aren't to impressed by "rich gringos" as they have more money at their disposal than the average gringo in Colombia.

Suerte amigo,

Rufus

[Tomcat2]

Can someone give me some links in English for Spanish study at Medellin’s universities? I found Universidad de Antioquia and Universidad de Medellin website. Unfortunately, they don’t have the English vision. Thanks.

[Sky Dog]

Howdy Y'all

A few months ago, I visited MDE for about 6 days. Stayed at Hotel Plaza Rosa. Close to Pablado. Charged for bringing girl to room. It cost less than Intercontinente. It was about $35US per night. And its a short wark to the Poblado Area. It was nice and clean. It has good security and offers free breakfast; which was pretty good. Ask for a room on the back side. The front faces a busy street.

Hotel Plaza Rosa
Carrera 32D No. 9 - 17
tele. 312 0005 hotelplazarosa@epm.net.co


I found a hotel in El Centro, very near the center of town. It was close to the Metro. I did not stay there or look at the rooms. I agree with the other posts. Downtown MDE is a great place in the daytime. But at night, it is no place for a tourist.

Hotel Calle Real
CL. 51 Boyaca No. 51 - 47
tele. 512-4612
Pvt Bath, TV
25K 1 Bed, 32K 2 Beds, 40K 3 Beds

All in all I like MDE. However, it is not the best place to Monger in Columbia. It has a limited Pro scene. What I like about it is the weather; beautiful scenary and much cooler than Cali. It is in the mountains, so be prepared to walk up and down hill alot.

Sky Dog

[Surfer]

Duke: A very wise choice. The Sheraton, really called "Four Points" I believe, is directly adjacent to the best mall, Centro Oveido. The food court there is PRIME hunting grounds for non pros.

[Bifford]

Thanks for all the tips & PMs. I much prefer to mingle with the locals & walk everywhere, but based on your advice have reserved at the Sheraton (US$58+7% tax). They say it's a 20-minute walk to Metro stations Poblado & Aguacatala. So it looks like I can get in a good walk, rub shoulders with the working man on the train, and zip downtown cheaply (US37¢) to rub other body parts with the working women. I'll report back at the end of October.

[Surfer]

Simpleman: Thanks for your post. End of the year does me no good as I am going in a couple weeks. Dollar seems weak against EVERY currency about now though. Cambodia is still cheap (:

[Simple Man]

I have been in downtown Medellin at night and advise against walking anywhere downtown after dark. Take a cab to and from your destination downtown and if you are staying in a hotel in el centro don't wander around.

As far as the exchange rate, the papers in Bogota said that there was an unexpected influx of foriegn investment and that there is now just a surplus of dollars in the country. The analysts said that by the end of the year the exchange rate should be back to normal. So take heart.