Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1916789]You might want to unbook that. Even if you know people there, Barranquilla is boring. You could take a van or the bus to Santa Marta from there though. If not, then I hope you enjoy the mall.[/QUOTE]I second that! I was in BAQ only once (business) and I could not wait to move to CTG.

[QUOTE=Quagmire1974;1916674]I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Barranquilla is an industrial city that's crappy 51 weeks out of the year.
Instead of Barranquilla, consider Cartagena, just down the coast from Barranquilla. The action in Cartagena tends to center in Bocagrande. Myself, I preferred the Ciudad Vieja, the old section of Cartagena with old churches and museums surrounded by most of the old wall.
You'll find working girls in both Bocagrande and Ciudad Vieja, but your best bet will be Bocagrande.[/QUOTE]Yes about BAQ.

Yes about going to CTG (or Santa Marta).

But for what to do in CTG, better have a look at the CTG thread and read back many pages. Lots of info even detailed.
By the way:
- Nobody calls Centro "Ciudad Vieja". It's "El Centro".
- No decent P4 P action in Bocagrande, except on one beach and in one club (see the CTG thread).
- The place to go at night is in the clubs of el centro and in the Plaza del Reloy. In short: take an apartment in Bocagrande, because they are better, modern and affordable, and move to Centro for the night.

[QUOTE=BlackPage;1916868]Nobody calls Centro "Ciudad Vieja". It's "El Centro".[/QUOTE]Respectfully, yes and no. [B]Mongers[/B] refer to it as "El Centro. " Regular tourists refer to it as "Ciudad Vieja" or, more commonly, "Ciudad Amurallada. " I know, I was there for 7 days.

[QUOTE=Quagmire1974;1917060]Respectfully, yes and no. [B]Mongers[/B] refer to it as "El Centro. " Regular tourists refer to it as "Ciudad Vieja" or, more commonly, "Ciudad Amurallada. " I know, I was there for 7 days.[/QUOTE]My wife lives in Cartagena and she says El Centro.

Oil down, peso down. That is, the lower oil is, the more bang for your American dollar.

[QUOTE=Surfer500;1916446]Yesterday I pulled 600,000 Pesos out of a Banco Colombia ATM machine and when I checked my online statement the math came to 3,091 pesos to the US dollar including what Banco-Colombia charged me to use their machine. Are the rates headed back up again?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Quagmire1974;1917060]Respectfully, yes and no. [B]Mongers[/B] refer to it as "El Centro. " Regular tourists refer to it as "Ciudad Vieja" or, more commonly, "Ciudad Amurallada. " I know, I was there for 7 days.[/QUOTE]Respectfully, I have been there 7 days X 20 times. LOL

However, the important point is where are the girls, not how we call the place. Best girls are in El Centro. Leave Bocagrande to those who spend all days in the same loop: apartment, Hollywood Beach, apartment, Riquisimo, apartment, LDV, apartment.

[QUOTE=BlackPage;1917361]Respectfully, I have been there 7 days X 20 times. LOL
kes some time to develop the connections
However, the important point is where are the girls, not how we call the place. Best girls are in El Centro. Leave Bocagrande to those who spend all days in the same loop: apartment, Hollywood Beach, apartment, Riquisimo, apartment, LDV, apartment.[/QUOTE]It is up to who rings your doorbell. Personally, I like the University girls, often young and want to experience new things. The other places are pro and ptpro, even the casas have some jewels. If you are into the dance / romance thing then even the putas enjoy your company, errr, especially if you are loose with cash and gifts. It takes some time to develop but most of the time it is good to great. Also noticing a lot of very young, 18-22, wanting to experience lesbian, real thing.

[QUOTE=Otiers;1917121]My wife lives in Cartagena and she says El Centro.[/QUOTE]All my drivers call it "Centro" also.

[QUOTE=LocoGringo;1917391]It is up to who rings your doorbell. Personally, I like the University girls, often young and want to experience new things. The other places are pro and ptpro, even the casas have some jewels. If you are into the dance / romance thing then even the putas enjoy your company, errr, especially if you are loose with cash and gifts. It takes some time to develop but most of the time it is good to great. Also noticing a lot of very young, 18-22, wanting to experience lesbian, real thing.[/QUOTE]Ehmmm let me point out again that I wrote: "[U]take an apartment in Bocagrande[/U], because they are better, modern and affordable, and move to Centro for the night. " <grin>

PS: I admit I am guilty as others, and I take my responsibility, but we are OOT because this is the MDE thread not the CTG thread... Can we move there, if we want to elaborate further? ;-)

Did my 12 month membership expire after 4 months? Is this thread still active? No posts for almost 48 hours? Is there a strike in the MDE and everyone has to stay in their apt / hotel?

You know I'm just joking, maybe it's just a mid week slowdown!

Stay safe bros!

El Mechanico

[QUOTE=ElMechanico;1918379]Did my 12 month membership expire after 4 months? Is this thread still active? No posts for almost 48 hours? Is there a strike in the MDE and everyone has to stay in their apt / hotel?

You know I'm just joking, maybe it's just a mid week slowdown!

Stay safe bros!

El Mechanico[/QUOTE]Yes I thought the same. I can't wait to go. Love reading the reports. Photos are a bonus.

Anyone got a few hook ups on FB they would like to share with the new guy? Every little helps.

Hello fellas,

Two of my friends and I are going to Medellin next week. I was in Medellin back in 2009 with another group of friends and had a ridiculously amazing time. So anyways want my buds to see what they have been missing this whole time I've been suggesting we go. We get there at 11:30 pm figure by the time we get to the apartment in Parque Lleras it is about 1 am. Whats the best spot to hit up on a Tuesday night?

Thanks for the recommendation.

My friends and I speak Spanish if it makes any difference.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112;1881716]Given the current discussion on Medellin Maps, I thought I'd bump an old post of mine with some map info that may (or may not) be of use. At least it might give any newbies to the area an idea of types of maps they can create on their own. To be clear, once I got on the ground on MDE, these maps were spot on. My wingman and I literally planned our itinerary before we left and used the addresses, times and prices associated with the mapped locations and walked right up to the different places. Hope it helps![/QUOTE]Gentlemen,

Can someone please upload the maps if possible. I contacted the original poster whom can't seem to find the full sized versions. Will be in town in 1 week and these will help big time.

Thanks in advance!

[QUOTE=TrueScotsMan;1918494]

Anyone got a few hook ups on FB they would like to share with the new guy? Every little helps.[/QUOTE]If you will be staying at the Mansion, you won't need any FB Hookups. This place is actually where you seed and grown your FB network. Go there, meet the girls visiting the Mansion during the day and La Cuerva at night. Get their fb or whatsapp info.

I reserved Casa La Fe and they sent their policies by email, one of which is this. Did you manage to bring any guests into your room?

"The hotel does not permit casual guests in hotel rooms at any time. ".

[QUOTE=Quagmire1974;1916674]I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Barranquilla is an industrial city that's crappy 51 weeks out of the year. The only week that Barranquilla is any good is when Carnival is being celebrated.

Instead of Barranquilla, consider Cartagena, just down the coast from Barranquilla. The action in Cartagena tends to center in Bocagrande. Myself, I preferred the Ciudad Vieja, the old section of Cartagena with old churches and museums surrounded by most of the old wall. If you stay in this area, consider Casa La Fe a Kali Hotel for your stay.

You'll find working girls in both Bocagrande and Ciudad Vieja, but your best bet will be Bocagrande.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mrdurden;1919527]I reserved Casa La Fe and they sent their policies by email, one of which is this. Did you manage to bring any guests into your room?

"The hotel does not permit casual guests in hotel rooms at any time. ".[/QUOTE]Rent an apartment.