Medellin Reports

[GreenBud]

I'm getting into Medellin tomorrow and high on my priority list is finding a good sports bar for a big boxing fight this weekend. Do you guys have any recommendations? Preferably somewhere with some attractive girls. Thanks.

Patrick's Irish Pub and Proc & Ryno's Sports Bar at Parque Lleras. Both can stream any game you want.

Does anyone know of any sports bar in Bogota that can stream any game? The ones listed in Bogota (around Zona T) seems to only show games that are on normal cable TV (such as ESPN).

[Villainy]

I didn't see him say anything about what exchange rate he got. Assuming it is the Visa exchange rate doesn't work for me because my bank doesn't use that.

Fun Luvr is right. Unless you have some Credit Union or something really strange, almost all banks use the Visa Exchange Rate to settle ATM transactions in different currencies.

The rest of his point was exactly true too. Davienda allows a 2 million withdrawal (per transaction) and there is no fee. As long as you decline the bank's offered rate you will get the Visa Exchange Rate which is always much higher.

[Fun Luvr]

I didn't see him say anything about what exchange rate he got. Assuming it is the Visa exchange rate doesn't work for me because my bank doesn't use that.

He said a transaction fee of 18,500 cop = $4.19 USD.

[Zeos1]

If you had tried the Davivienda ATM and declined their conversion rate, you would not have paid any ATM fee. You could have taken out 2,000,000 pesos with one transaction. From the information you posted, you received 4415/1 exchange rate. That is close to the Visa exchange rate last Thursday, which is what you should receive today.

I didn't see him say anything about what exchange rate he got. Assuming it is the Visa exchange rate doesn't work for me because my bank doesn't use that.

[Fun Luvr]

I tried every ATM unicentro Laureles on Calle 66 has to offer. The Red Aval Cajero has the best transaction fee 18.500 cop at 1. 000.000 pesos. This ATM allows you to take up to 1. 500.000 milland pesos out at a time. Capital one does not charge transaction fees so all I pay is the trasaction fee of 18.500 cop = $4. 19 USD. I don't know the transaction fee for 1. 5000.000 cop as I haven't took that much out yet but gather its not more than $6 usd. The ATM is located on the right side of unicentro if entering from the first entrance coming from Calle 66 where Daviendaivada bank is located on your left.

If you had tried the Davivienda ATM and declined their conversion rate, you would not have paid any ATM fee. You could have taken out 2,000,000 pesos with one transaction. From the information you posted, you received 4415/1 exchange rate. That is close to the Visa exchange rate last Thursday, which is what you should receive today.

[ThisIsFun]

I'm getting into Medellin tomorrow and high on my priority list is finding a good sports bar for a big boxing fight this weekend. Do you guys have any recommendations? Preferably somewhere with some attractive girls. Thanks.

Patrick's used to have games on. Not sure if they still do. Heard Patrick was trying to sell the place.

[Zeos1]

I tried every ATM unicentro Laureles on Calle 66 has to offer. The Red Aval Cajero has the best transaction fee 18.500 cop at 1. 000.000 pesos. This ATM allows you to take up to 1. 500.000 milland pesos out at a time. Capital one does not charge transaction fees so all I pay is the trasaction fee of 18.500 cop = $4. 19 USD. I don't know the transaction fee for 1. 5000.000 cop as I haven't took that much out yet but gather its not more than $6 usd. The ATM is located on the right side of unicentro if entering from the first entrance coming from Calle 66 where Daviendaivada bank is located on your left.

ps: I have pics just trying to figure out how to get them posted, hang on..

I have to decrease the size of the pictures and I'm headed out with a fellow monger to the metro so will work on it when I get back.

And what exchange rate did you get?

[LoveItHere69]

Casas are managed and customers are monitored by big guys. Popular casas girls and mamasans have ties with them. You are inviting trouble if you ask them date and meet them outside. It happened to friend of mine. He was banned from casa later to avoid any trouble from him.

I have seen security guys at a place with several girls working there that I found on one of the online sites but never at a real casa. Either your buddy openly asked for her number in front of others working there or he did it quietly but she really did not like him so she told the manager so he could not return. There are many guys that act like smooth operators in public but in private are complete jerks. He could have been one of those and paid the price for doing so. Maybe he had a habit of asking every single girl every time he went there for their numbers and they had had there fill of it.

Guys asking for the girls numbers happens all day every day is normal and expected. The girl simply says no or yes if she finds a connection. Casas would be out of business quick if they banned all the guys seeking numbers which leads me to believe your buddy messed up somehow.

[LoveItHere69]

Guys who party it up and parade hookers in and out of apartment buildings and hotels used by the locals are well outside the norms. All are free to do as they will but don't complain when there are consequences. And you are very right, Colombia doesn't need that kind of tourism.

Guys like Ostersnot and bachelor party guys will ruin it for everyone. Stroking Ostersnots ego from his posts in the past and helping the weekends partiers only shoots yourself in the foot. Getting attention from people around you (the locals) will ruin what we currently have. SO many complete idiots out there that think what happens in Parque Lleras, Laureles, and Centro do not effect the other locations. People just can not seem to be able to connect the dots on how they are all connected. If the mayor or future mayor cracks down on one location he / she will most likely crack down on ALL locations. If Medellin does it then maybe Cali or Bogota will follow suite. Dominoes.

[Knowledge]

Davivienda charges no transaction fee. Any fees you encounter when using their ATMs are charged by the bank that issued your card. Always decline any conversion offers. It is no more complicated than that. There is no need to post photos. They will only confuse guys further.

I tried every ATM unicentro Laureles on Calle 66 has to offer. The Red Aval Cajero has the best transaction fee 18.500 cop at 1. 000.000 pesos. This ATM allows you to take up to 1. 500.000 milland pesos out at a time. Capital one does not charge transaction fees so all I pay is the trasaction fee of 18.500 cop = $4. 19 USD. I don't know the transaction fee for 1. 5000.000 cop as I haven't took that much out yet but gather its not more than $6 usd. The ATM is located on the right side of unicentro if entering from the first entrance coming from Calle 66 where Daviendaivada bank is located on your left.

ps: I have pics just trying to figure out how to get them posted, hang on..

I have to decrease the size of the pictures and I'm headed out with a fellow monger to the metro so will work on it when I get back.

[PigSavinBoy]

I tried every ATM ...

Davivienda ATMs should have no fees.

[DownLow123]

I tried every ATM unicentro Laureles on Calle 66 has to offer. The Red Aval Cajero has the best transaction fee 18.500 cop at 1. 000.000 pesos. This ATM allows you to take up to 1. 500.000 milland pesos out at a time. Capital one does not charge transaction fees so all I pay is the trasaction fee of 18.500 cop = $4. 19 USD. I don't know the transaction fee for 1. 5000.000 cop as I haven't took that much out yet but gather its not more than $6 usd. The ATM is located on the right side of unicentro if entering from the first entrance coming from Calle 66 where Daviendaivada bank is located on your left.

ps: I have pics just trying to figure out how to get them posted, hang on..

I have to decrease the size of the pictures and I'm headed out with a fellow monger to the metro so will work on it when I get back.

[Davvv100]

She's a really sweet girl and I will be seeing her again soon..

Sounds like you are having a great time. I've been trying to find girls on FB but I haven't had any luck. Do you mind sharing some tips?

[DondeSea72]

Perhaps you'll understand it this way.

I spent 8+ years in the Navy. The people I worked with weren't just friends, they were shipmates. You should understand the brotherhood. We worked, played and partied together. If there was a fight, they would jump right in with me.

But if I left my locker unlocked and walked away for 5 minutes someone would steal my shit.

Have all the fun you want with the girls. Just remember, given the opportunity, most of them will steal from you.

Thanks!

The saying we had is trust me with your life but not your money or your wife.

I've had sex with wives along the way. It haunts me to this day, and I'm sure I've had ladies cheat on me.

I draw a red line with stealing. Friend or Foe I won't steal.

Peace!!

[RupertP]

I'm getting into Medellin tomorrow and high on my priority list is finding a good sports bar for a big boxing fight this weekend. Do you guys have any recommendations? Preferably somewhere with some attractive girls. Thanks.