Medellin Reports

[Nounce]

I agree that most arepas in Colombia are "meh" but their used to be this joint on the main drag of Bocagrande in Cartagena that stayed open late with a walkup window and tables outside. They made these arepas stuffed with ground beef, onions, spices and cheese that were awesome.

There is a place Arepas why Arepas near Bello has something similar based on the pictures on Google map. I want to try it but never been there.

[JjBee62]

I'm considering staying at the mansion but would it be better to stay near El Centro in order to be within walking distance? Otherwise, what are the nicest areas for hotels in the area if I'm just taking ubers?

What's been your experience?

A better question is, what's been your experience?

There are 3 areas where guys usually stay, Poblado, Laureles and El Centro. The Mansion is in Poblado. Poblado is also home to Parque Lleras and the club Gusto.

Poblado is the upper class area of the city. You'll find better restaurants, better hotels, more gringos and higher prices. If you're planning on going in the near future, your best bet is probably the Mansion. With the curfew in place you'll have an easier time getting what you want there, as a newbie to Medellin.

If you decide to stay in a hotel in Poblado, be certain of their guest policy. Some won't allow guests, others charge a high fee for each one.

Laureles is more of a middle class area. Prices are lower and the hotels aren't quite as nice. It's a nice area to stay in and it's closer and quicker to get to El Centro from there. There are also a few casas in the area, so there are mongering options.

El Centro is the original heart of the city. It's where you'll find the lowest prices for everything. Expect crowded sidewalks, noise, and passed out glue sniffers. It can be intimidating, downright scary to some.

What's been your experience? Which area is best depends on you. There are guys who decided to stay in El Centro and after 1 night caught a taxi to Poblado because they were afraid to leave their room. There are guys who can't understand why anyone would pay Poblado prices when El Centro is so accessible and affordable.

The choice depends on your comfort zone.

[Queens35]

El Colombiano is reporting a complete lockdown, from 8 pm Thursday to 5 am Monday.

[Mojo Bandit]

Speaking of Venezuelan arepas brings back great memories of hitting the 24 hour areperias in Caracas after a night of fun.

Arepas of all kinds! Nothing like the Colombian hockey pucks at these places, Lol.

I tell the Vennies the 2 things I love from their country:

Las mujeres y las arepas!

I actually like the arepas in Colombian when done right. The Medellin arepas tend to be the small ones, which can be good if fresh, but can be hard and nasty if not. In Bogota, you tend to find the larger ones. The arepas my ex-wife and ex-MIL make are great. Sometimes plain, sometimes stuffed with cheese. I like the plain ones. I get bad looks, however, because I like to put butter and grape or mora jelly on mine. There used to be a lady who had a street arepa stand near my ex-wife's house in Bogota. She made all kinds of arepas. One I liked was one stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese.

I like empanadas also, but am picky. First, they must be hot / fresh. Second, I like the fried ones (but only when cooked in hot, fresh oil), not the ones in what I consider pie shell. I love beef with potato or beef with rice the best.

I agree that most arepas in Colombia are "meh" but their used to be this joint on the main drag of Bocagrande in Cartagena that stayed open late with a walkup window and tables outside. They made these arepas stuffed with ground beef, onions, spices and cheese that were awesome. I can also eat arepas with butter and honey of they hot and fresh.

[JjBee62]

Unfortunately it's sad to hear that more and more girls are trying to scam mongers now with the USD versus Peso bullshit.

It's a sign of the times, more and more mongers are coming to Colombia and the girls are becoming more aware of how to scam guys, especially newbies here.

I really don't blame them for trying to scam us. Some guys make it so easy, it's got to be hard to pass up. And for every guy that reports getting scammed, it saves 30 others from the same fate.

One of my favorites hit me up today. She was upset that I couldn't see her in November because of my illness. She's one of the dependable ones. Hits me up every few months to see how I'm doing and when I'll be back. Never hits me with a sob story or asks for money and she remembers my birthday.

That last one is pretty easy, since her birthday is the day before mine. Last year I was supposed to be there to celebrate with her, but Covid cancelled my trip. I was planning on being there in 2 weeks, but with the curfew and everything, combined with being shorthanded at work means I'll have to postpone again.

[LoveItHere69]

Curfews and Lockdowns.

People posting but not listing sources. Not good. Go to Colombia / Travel Coronavirus Updates. I posted what the USA Embassy sent me.

Day seven (Tuesday) 7:30 the police had the truck parked and I saw 4 people in it plus some guy they arrested sitting on the fountain in front of the church. Truck was moved to the corner of the museum and was parked for about an hour. Looked like more people were put in it. But could not figure out rhyme or reason of who they were taking. There were some people still walking around. After that it was the least amount of people I have seen out late at night since the curfew started.

Day eight (Wednesday) No truck taking people away. Street girls figured it out and the few out after curfew are going home a bit earlier. 6:30 pm some local guy got robbed. Nobody said or did a thing. He tried following the thief and yelling "Police" but his 2-3 buddies got between them to block his get-a-way. One had a long stick. Next up was a 50+ year old. One guy came up behind him and put a chock hold on him and took him down while the other ran up punching and picking his pockets. All got away.

Dangerous.

So much is talked about which cities are more dangerous using statistics and comparing the cities overall crime rate. Stupid. You have to compare foreigner prostitute street or bar scene in one city / country to foreigner prostitute street or bar scene in the other city / country. My game is street and I am always alone.

Thailand. Pattaya 6 weeks taking street girls off Beach Road and Walking Street. Maybe 3 fights between drunks on Walking Street. Safe 24/7 in the street girl area.

Philippines. Angeles City 3+ years, Cebu 6 months, Illigan 1 month, Dumaguette 2 weeks, General Santos 1 week, Cagayan de Oro 2 weeks. Saw a few drunks get robbed on the side streets. Mostly drunks fallen over passed out and guys were going through the guys pockets and a few fights. Mostly safe 24/7.

Medellin (Botero) 7 months. I saw more fights, pick pockets, and physical robberies in my first 2 months than in Thailand and Philippines combined (4 years). By 8:00 pm you need to get home. Most the girls out after 7:00 are not trying to make some extra money. Most are hard core trouble.

Wait for it. There will be an idiot that posts that Park Lleras or The Mansion are safe which is not an apples to apples comparison or the super stud that can go anywhere at anytime because he is such a bad at $$.

Stupid Girls.

Girl texts me using Whatsapp. So I tell her let us meet tomorrow. I ask her if she has ID. She replies with hearts and kisses. I ask again and no reply. Oops she replied 15 minutes later.

Next girl is in my hotel (yes another one). I have had her twice and told her I wanted to try her friend (room mate) next time. Tonight she texts me to meet. I tell her I wanted to try her friend this time. She tells me her friend wants tomorrow but I can have her tonight. I cancel. Either her friend does not want to be with me (which I seriously doubt) or she is trying to keep all the money to herself. She is a lesbian with some fat street seller so I know she is not jealous of me having her friend. I will approach her friend out on Botero some time.

[Osteoknot]

Returned to my house in the USA from MDE without any hassles. Notice I did not write "home" because I consider Medellin my new home, or at least it will be once I get my visa sorted out.

I showed a paper copy of my negative COVID test results at check-in at the Rio Negro (MDE) airport at American Airlines. I had paper and pdf copies in my phone of my COVID lab results and my Migracion form. I was never asked to show my Migracion form. Here is the link to the Migracion form https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.c...reregistro.jsf.

I was highly satisfied with the service at Cendiatra labs for my pre-flight COVID-19 testing. There are two labs in Medellin. I was staying on Avenida 70 and the Uber ride to their La America office, Carrera 80 # 44 be-91, was less then two dollars. Their other office is in Medellin is in Aguacatala, Cra 48 see # 10's-04. Note: ISG's stupid autoeditor alters the address to look it up on the Web site.

The Web page for the lab I used to get my COVID testing is https://cendiatra.com/. Cat Girl and I were there when their door opened at 6 AM. Within 10 minutes there were ten people behind us. They offer 3 kinds of COVID tests. For returning to the USA from Medellin you only need the confirmatory covid antigen test-19 collected by nasophayngeal swab (no blood needed). I charged the test on my AmEx, cost was $21 and change. I had the printed results in my hand in 20 minutes. The results on pdf were in my E-mail by the time I arrived back at my hotel. The staff was friendly, but they did not speak English. I would bring a Spanish speaking friend with you if you do not speak Spanish but you could get through it with pointing fingers and a little Google Translate if you need to. Ostee Out.

[ColombiaLover]

I actually like the arepas in Colombian when done right. The Medellin arepas tend to be the small ones, which can be good if fresh, but can be hard and nasty if not. In Bogota, you tend to find the larger ones. The arepas my ex-wife and ex-MIL make are great. Sometimes plain, sometimes stuffed with cheese. I like the plain ones. I get bad looks, however, because I like to put butter and grape or mora jelly on mine. There used to be a lady who had a street arepa stand near my ex-wife's house in Bogota. She made all kinds of arepas. One I liked was one stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese.

I like empanadas also, but am picky. First, they must be hot / fresh. Second, I like the fried ones (but only when cooked in hot, fresh oil), not the ones in what I consider pie shell. I love beef with potato or beef with rice the best.

Speaking of Venezuelan arepas brings back great memories of hitting the 24 hour areperias in Caracas after a night of fun.

Arepas of all kinds! Nothing like the Colombian hockey pucks at these places, Lol.

I tell the Vennies the 2 things I love from their country:

Las mujeres y las arepas!

[Lugnut]

So what does this mean? Are restaurants open or only takeout / domcillios. I have heard that taxis are fine to get girls to your place? Can anyone in MDE NOW help me understand. I fly out Friday morning on Spirit. My biggest fear is being stuck in MDE.

It's full toque de queda until Monday morning. Deliveries only. Taxis probably. You know the deal, many girls won't want to travel by taxi, others will. Valle de Aburra ICU occupancy is 100%, the worst it has been during the pandemic. There is a good chance that the government will extend the curfew beyond Monday. Twitter pages of Antioquia, national dept of health, Alcaldia of Medellin, and the mayor of Medellin, are good places for updates.

This is a bad weekend to arrive in Medellin.

[Jbj64]

So what does this mean? Are restaurants open or only takeout / domcillios. I have heard that taxis are fine to get girls to your place? Can anyone in MDE NOW help me understand. I fly out Friday morning on Spirit. My biggest fear is being stuck in MDE.

A total lockdown is imposed on Medellin from Thursday (April 8) at 8 pm until Monday (April 12) at 5 am. That is the current directive. If the authorities follow their past pattern, it will be extended, probably the following weekend.

[Balboa]

I can't speak for Venezuelan Arepas though, and do know they differ than the Colombian varieties.

Speaking of Venezuelan arepas brings back great memories of hitting the 24 hour areperias in Caracas after a night of fun.

Arepas of all kinds! Nothing like the Colombian hockey pucks at these places, Lol.

I tell the Vennies the 2 things I love from their country:

Las mujeres y las arepas!

[JohnnyWalker55]

I am hearing from the 8th- 2th there's total lockdown? I had a 11 day trip planned on the 18th of April now I am. Getting worried.

In terms of icu capacity, looks like I'm going to Bogota.

Curfew there is 12 pm if I'm not mistaken, can't go without the strip clubs.

[Fun Luvr]

I am hearing from the 8th- 2th there's total lockdown? I had a 11 day trip planned on the 18th of April now I am. Getting worried.

A total lockdown is imposed on Medellin from Thursday (April 8) at 8 pm until Monday (April 12) at 5 am. That is the current directive. If the authorities follow their past pattern, it will be extended, probably the following weekend.

[HappyShiva]

It's closed.

When you step out the door of San Peter, across the street and to the right is Full Arabe, a Lebanese restaurant. Food is excellent, but a bit pricey. Some of the dishes are over 20 k. Just past it is a little Colombian restaurant, decent cheap lunch, about 11 k.

My favorite in the area is Salud Pan. It's a bakery and restaurant. Around 15 k. They have regular, vegetarian and vegan options on the menu of the day. It's about 2 blocks south of San Peter. There's also a Mondongos nearby.

I like the Mediterranean restaurant right across from San Peters. The food is made from scratch and delicious. The ice cream place is good a block from San Peters. At night have street vendors now maybe not during curfew.

[Gbaby32]

I am hearing from the 8th- 2th there's total lockdown? I had a 11 day trip planned on the 18th of April now I am. Getting worried.