Roaming Gringo dorks in Parque Lleras
Timely subject. Just got back from Mde, and for the first time in many years, I stayed in an apartment in Parque Lleras. I was shocked at how much this area has changed. I saw many large groups of obvious gringos walking around looking for women. These guys, mostly buffed guys in their 20's and 30's, looked so clueless and out of place that I felt embarrassed to be a fellow gringo. I'm guessing they read / heard stories from years back and were looking for a Parque Lleras that is long gone.
The men (both Colombian and Gringo) outnumber the women easily 2 to 1 in this part of town. And I'm guessing being a Gringo works heavily against you.
Other than to hit some of the nicer restaurants in the Provenzo area, I will steer clear of P. Lleras for the near future. It's still a beautiful area of the city, but it's probably the worse place for a Gringo to be these days.