Medellin Reports

[Grizwooos]

Is Colombia screwed as a destination? Even if the socialist president bans prostitution (which he seems like a new age leftist so he probably won't) the economy is going to turn into Venezuela lite and make it too dangerous.

Yes, You should cancel your trip ASAP!

[Osteoknot]

I see some difference between now and before pandemic.

Local inflation:

Coffee price from the wholesales vendor under metro near Plaza Botero.

Before: 200.
After:400.

Street food near Plaza Botero:

Before: 4-5 mil.
After: 6 mil.

Gringo inflation:

La Isla cover.

Before: 10 mil.
After: 50 mil.

Metro fares, rent, groceries. . . I am sure the list is long.

[Nounce]

.. have noticed some ratcheting up in the basic costs of our hobby: entry charges at the strip clubs, casa base rate...

I see some difference between now and before pandemic.

Local inflation:

Coffee price from the wholesales vendor under metro near Plaza Botero.

Before: 200.
After:400.

Street food near Plaza Botero:

Before: 4-5 mil.
After: 6 mil.

Gringo inflation:

La Isla cover.

Before: 10 mil.
After: 50 mil.

[Nounce]

Oh what's popular in El Centro? More formal attire?

It depends on the time, and place, there are a lot of office workers working in this area, tourists, street vendors, working girls so you are likely to see all kinds. I go to clubs wearing shorts, sometimes flipflops but that is just me. You can watch youtube videos to get a better idea.

[Lefeu]

Hawaii shirts, psychedelic shorts and flip flops. And bring a bassball cap to blend in when you go clubbing in Manrique.

I am sure you could have come up with something better than that.

[Nil Admirari]

Googling from back here in Hometown USA, I gather that Colombia, like most of the planet, is experiencing escalating inflation--in Colombia's case, a 21 year high of nearly 10% on an annualized basis. (See https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...o-21-year-high#text=The%20 annual%20 inflation%20 rate%20 rose,%25%20 to%204%25%20 target%20 range.).

I'm curious whether any of you guys on the ground in Medellin have noticed some ratcheting up in the basic costs of our hobby: entry charges at the strip clubs, casa base rates, a beer at Barra Executiva? Perhaps as a BM service, ISG should look into creating a Mongering Price Index (the cost of a standardized package of services: (1 HR. CFS, DFK, BBBJ--weighted proportionately by market share among SWs, brothels, clubs, on-line providers).

[Orion4]

Hawaii shirts, psychedelic shorts and flip flops. And bring a bassball cap to blend in when you go clubbing in Manrique.

Are baseball caps out of place in medellin? Heard about the aversion towards shorts and flip flops in Colombia (unless you're in Cartagena), but haven't heard anything about caps.

[JustTK]

I haven't really seen this talked about, but what attire do you guys usually use for going out (e. G, to the club, restaurants, etc)?

Hawaii shirts, psychedelic shorts and flip flops. And bring a bassball cap to blend in when you go clubbing in Manrique.

[Orion4]

Usually jeans, a nice pair of sneakers and either a nice t-shirt or occasionally a polo. I'll also usually bring a light jacket or hoodie in case of rain, although I'll skip the jacket for strip clubs, since I'm usually not going to be hopping from club to club.

By nice t-shirt I usually mean one of the dry wick types. They're comfortable and dressy enough for anyplace I've been in Medellin.

Do you think a dress shirt and chinos would be too formal for most clubs and restaurants in Medellin?

[Huacho]

At check in at the Medellin Marriott, the registration you sign has a paragraph that clearly states that there is a $200 charge for bringing girls to your room,

I'm not into girls but what about women?

[Osteoknot]

I've seen the error in that approach.

A boutique hotel I spent a few days in over Christmas 2017, while my roommate's entire family was visiting from Bogota, had signs in the lobby and pictures of the signs on Booking and other hotel sites. You couldn't check in without seeing the signs and "No guests or visitors" was posted in the rules. I had to wait 10 minutes to talk to reception while a gringo begged and pleaded to get them to allow his obvious working girl visitor come in. He didn't succeed.

The upscale jacuzzi loft I rented last month only stated that guests under 18 weren't allowed. The place was obviously set up for fucking. After I booked, the confirmation email stated "no prostitution", but I figured, provided a bit of discretion was used, it wouldn't be a problem. I was correct and I wasn't the only one breaking the rule.

However, as a general rule, I avoid "no sex tourism" places and I keep things quiet and discreet. That way everyone is happy.

"Hiding in plain sight" is not a good mongering strategy.

[Orion4]

It has been discussed but it goes in cycle. Jeans will be fine. Just wear what you feel comfortable. Skinny jeans is popular in El Poblado but not so much in El Centro.

Oh what's popular in El Centro? More formal attire?

[Nounce]

I haven't really seen this talked about, but what attire do you guys usually use for going out (e. G, to the club, restaurants, etc)?...

It has been discussed but it goes in cycle. Jeans will be fine. Just wear what you feel comfortable. Skinny jeans is popular in El Poblado but not so much in El Centro.

[Nounce]

...Mongering and the election...

It's been discussed. Look up posts from Sunday and Monday, and here.

http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...it-in-Medellin

[Knowledge]

The new President assumes power August 7. The only change has been the reversal of suspensions of several mayors including Daniel Quintero of Medellin. They were suspended for breaking the law that prohibits them engaging in political campaigns for national candidates while in office. That is specific to the election; no policy changes will take place before August. Enjoy your visit.

I am heading to Medellin in a few days and have made it my new spot over the past year. Spent years in the hobby in Cuba, Venezuela, and Costa Rica. All were amazing in their day, but political changes brought about changes as a destination, especially for mongering. When does the new President take office? In asking this, I realize that changes may not happen immediately (but they could). For example, Cuba was THE place for years, until Castro shut it down literally overnight. Venezuela. Similar but with a change in leadership. You guys have more experience and a better feel for Columbia, since I am a relative newbie (7 times in 2 years). For those there now, have you seen any indication of immediate changes? What are your thoughts about the future. The question relates to those of us traveling to Columbia for mongering, not social, political, or anything else. This is not the forum for that. What I do know, is that a few days from there, I will be banging everything I can that my poor, old, tired, cynical, fat ass will permit. Gentlemen.

Happy hunting.

Snook.