Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=Banb92;2264123]Hello every one,

I need your help as I am organising my 2 weeks trip from 27 January to 10 February. I have anyway to begin with Bogota. As I prefer I prefer to visit cities near the see rather than Medellin: what kind experience or girl I would miss if I don't go to Medellin and that I can't find in Bogota? I saw in some reports that Bogota in the city with large offer with the good rate.

Many thanks.[/QUOTE]I feel like you will find the prettiest of pretty girls in Medellin then you will in Bogota. But Bogota has more spread out and is actually cheaper. Especially with airbnb's. I have noticed a very high increase in price for airbnb in Medellin vs Bogota. So much so that is actualyl cheaper in Medellin to stay in a nice hotel as the day price for a airbnb in Medellin is higher now. For example I found a great place in Chapineero for 25 a day, in Medellin the same place, centerally located goes for 75 a day.

BUT that super pretty doll paisa, are more rare to find in Bogota.

So choice is yours, also the weather, you won't need a jacket in Medellin.

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2264415]Dick pics, seriously? I just don't get why any guy would put themselves in that situation. The blackmail comment makes me think they guy had his face and his dick in the same pic. That is not clever.[/QUOTE]His posts are on this Medellin forum too.

When I first got into this hobby I met a Colombian in Panama. It was all GFE and great. Later when I was skyping with her she started showing off her body. I almost "showed her mine" but noticed how quickly her hands went to the side of her phone. I still don't know if she was going to snap a screenshot but it sure looked like she was.

And she was full of shit in the end. Lies after lies after lies.

Sometimes we need to go through one of those to know better.

[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2264296] as north Bogota has become very americanized (think lots of Malls, restaurants and urban sprawl).[/QUOTE]Americanized? Except for the look of the girls. I have never seen so many pretty sexy girls in USA ROFL.

[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2264714]Later when I was skyping with her she started showing off her body. I almost "showed her mine" but noticed how quickly her hands went to the side of her phone. I still don't know if she was going to snap a screenshot but it sure looked like she was.[/QUOTE]I don't know how long ago that has been, but I have had this program on my phone that records the screen for a couple of years.

For those who are in Medellin for the New Year.

NEW YEAR'S EVE at Poblado's most luxurious venue. No Cover / No Minimum. Free champagne toast at midnight w. Hats / noise-makers. Fine Food / Drinks (touch your mobile screen here ❌ to see menu). Watch the ball drop in 2 lobby bars. Cuddle-up on the patio couches. Music you can talk over. Big screens everywhere. Our cook, is preparing a TAPA TASTINGS DINNER PLATTER (FOR 2) with an awesome assortment of 16 tapas on rounds of sourdough baguette. Food service: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am.

[URL]http://parisluxurysuitesmedellin.com/[/URL]#.

EACH DINNER PLATTER (FOR 2) INCLUDES:

😋 BBQ Beef Brisket w. Sweet Onion Jam.

😋 Baked Italian Ham w. Caramelized Apples.

😋 Curried Chicken Mousse w. Mango Chutney.

😋 Mexican Pork Al Pastor w. Grilled Pineapple.

😋 Spinach / Artichoke / Cream Cheese Gremolata.

😋 Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes & Feta.

😋 Garbanzo Eggplant w. Cilantro.

😋 Caramelized Pears w. Herbed Queso Crema.

😋 A Selection Of Crudites.

DINNER PLATTER (FOR 2) with 16 tapas + crudites. $50.000.

[URL]https://www.facebook.com/events/294846714478573/[/URL]

[QUOTE=BlackPage;2264736]Americanized? Except for the look of the girls. I have never seen so many pretty sexy girls in USA ROFL.[/QUOTE]El Poblado in Medellin is just as Americanized as anywhere in Bogota.

Very few people reading this forum will get an "authentic" experience, regardless of where they go. Very few people reading this forum want an authentic experience. What most want is to be able to convince themselves they've spent a few days, or a few weeks seeing the real Colombia, without having any idea what the real Colombia is like.

Trouble is, most think the real Colombia is cheap hookers, drugs and partying hard. It's like staying on the strip in Las Vegas to experience the real USA. There are cheap hookers, drugs and parties, more than enough to go around, but that's not Colombia. That's anywhere in the world. Prices change, languages change, but the scene is the same wherever you go.

Spend 3 or 4 weeks away from all that. No hookers, no drugs, no parties, none of the restaurants that charge over 9 k for a meal, no Uber, no taxis, no hanging with the gringos. Instead of Juan Valdez or Starbucks, spend 200 pesos for a paper cup of tinto from a street vendor. While you're at it, no air conditioning, no heating and no hot water.

Spend your days hanging out in the parks, chatting with the locals. Get up with the sunrise and watch the city wake up. Spend some evenings in the billiard parlors. Go watch tejo and some local football. If you do these things long enough, you will get an idea what the real Colombia is like.

I don't recommend any of this. It's not why you go to Colombia. You go for the hookers and the party. Why pass that up to hang out with boring old locals? However, unless this is how you plan on spending your vacation, it's pretty silly to choose one city or another to get a more authentic experience.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2264825]..............Spend 3 or 4 weeks away from all that. No hookers, no drugs, no parties, none of the restaurants that charge over 9 k for a meal, no Uber, no taxis, no hanging with the gringos. Instead of Juan Valdez or Starbucks, spend 200 pesos for a paper cup of tinto from a street vendor. While you're at it, no air conditioning, no heating and no hot water.......................[/QUOTE]I can do everything you say except the no hot water. Have you showered in cold water in Medellin?

[QUOTE=Turgid;2265037]I can do everything you say except the no hot water. Have you showered in cold water in Medellin?[/QUOTE]Yes I have. Spent 2 months in a very nice apartment with no water heater. However, I did install a heated shower head after about 2 weeks. Never was comfortable with it though. Having 220 v connected directly to the shower head doesn't seem safe, but it worked fine.

It's one of those things you forget when looking at apartments. You just assume every place has hot water.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2264825]Very few people reading this forum will get an "authentic" experience, regardless of where they go. Very few people reading this forum want an authentic experience. What most want is to be able to convince themselves they've spent a few days, or a few weeks seeing the real Colombia, without having any idea what the real Colombia is like.[/QUOTE]The real Colombia is boring as shit. Best to stay your ass in one of those major cities where there is enough fun to go around when you have money. You don't want to be caught out somewhere like Monteria, Boyaca, or Armenia unless you are retired and don't have shit else to do with your time.

P. S. They still have hookers in the local dive bars though. They may not be to your standards, but they definitely have them.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2265060]The real Colombia is boring as shit. Best to stay your ass in one of those major cities where there is enough fun to go around when you have money. You don't want to be caught out somewhere like Monteria, Boyaca, or Armenia unless you are retired and don't have shit else to do with your time.

P. S. They still have hookers in the local dive bars though. They may not be to your standards, but they definitely have them.[/QUOTE]The authentic (insert any country name) is boring as shit. That's why everyone spends so much time and money looking for the best fake stuff.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2265114]The authentic (insert any country name) is boring as shit. That's why everyone spends so much time and money looking for the best fake stuff.[/QUOTE]I grew up in the environment like you described, including the billiard parlors. We don't have shower. We had to burn wood to get hot water, but it was not boring. When I was walking around Centro in the area where they have many small industrial shops, I felt like going back in time.

It seems you define "authentic" experience very narrowly or for people living poorly. The hot water is generally not reliable except in the hotel. I had several meals for 6 K but it became 10 K when I switched from meat to fish. I told a local that I thought a restaurant charged me too much for a mondongo soup. The local said it is an expensive soup that I would be charged double if I go to a good restaurant. I went to Mondongos in Laureles, and the price is more than doubled but it came with several additional side dishes.

[QUOTE=WindAngel;2265212]I grew up in the environment like you described, including the billiard parlors. We don't have shower. We had to burn wood to get hot water, but it was not boring. When I was walking around Centro in the area where they have many small industrial shops, I felt like going back in time.

It seems you define "authentic" experience very narrowly or for people living poorly. The hot water is generally not reliable except in the hotel. I had several meals for 6 K but it became 10 K when I switched from meat to fish. I told a local that I thought a restaurant charged me too much for a mondongo soup. The local said it is an expensive soup that I would be charged double if I go to a good restaurant. I went to Mondongos in Laureles, and the price is more than doubled but it came with several additional side dishes.[/QUOTE]Except for the few people here who grew up with wealth, we all grew up experiencing our authentic country. It wasn't boring growing up. However, try going back to it 40 years later, after having seen the world.

In Medellin there are several levels of authentic. You'll find the authentic estrato 5 people in Laureles and in some areas of El Centro. You'll rarely find them in El Poblado. El Poblado is where Paisas with money go to get away from where they grew up.

I define authentic as how the majority live. The majority don't spend 80,000 COP a night for a hotel, or 25 k for a meal. The majority don't sell their ass to gringos, or have their girlfriends sell it. The majority don't take taxis everywhere. And in Medellin, the majority don't have hot water.

For a free, authentic experience in Medellin, spend election day riding the Metro. The Metro is free on election day, so everyone uses it to visit other parts of the city, especially the areas serviced by the Metrocable. Be prepared for long lines and being packed in like sardines. These are the people who view riding the train as an adventure. It's exciting. It's as close as many of them will ever come to traveling. If you can handle the crowds it's quite an interesting experience.

And if you're in Laureles, try Rico Ajiaco, just south of Mondongos. It's about the same price, but a less commercialized restaurant.

That about the metro on election days. In fact, it's even more authentic than usual because of all the people who don't normally take the metro. I was with a friend with benefits for a short ride on the tranvia from San Antonio to a restaurant we like near the mercado del tranvia during the first round of the recent presiential. We tapped out after a couple of stops. It was just too crowded. Neither of us wanted to walk but we agreed it was preferable to being mashed like bugs. It was more authentic than either of us were ready to accept.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2265391]Except for the few people here who grew up with wealth, we all grew up experiencing our authentic country. It wasn't boring growing up. However, try going back to it 40 years later, after having seen the world.

In Medellin there are several levels of authentic. You'll find the authentic estrato 5 people in Laureles and in some areas of El Centro. You'll rarely find them in El Poblado. El Poblado is where Paisas with money go to get away from where they grew up.

I define authentic as how the majority live. The majority don't spend 80,000 COP a night for a hotel, or 25 k for a meal. The majority don't sell their ass to gringos, or have their girlfriends sell it. The majority don't take taxis everywhere. And in Medellin, the majority don't have hot water..[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HappyShiva;2264622]I am reading the medellin reports and also I read a lot about FB girls. Can someone help me with the search of FB girls in Medellin. I have made a new FB profile, but cannot search Medellin girls.

Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Here are some names to start with. Friend them and look at their friend list (if it's not blocked) and friend them too. Also, look at their pics, they often tag their friends' names.

Vane Restrepo.

Marilin San Marin.

Xiomara Isazs.

Deyna Bedoya.

Olga Castrillon.

Dulce Queen.

Stefany Duque.

[QUOTE=Queens35;2265631]Here are some names to start with. Friend them and look at their friend list (if it's not blocked) and friend them too. Also, look at their pics, they often tag their friends' names.
[/QUOTE]I made a jump on my chair. One of those names corresponds to a friend of mine! (but she's not from Medellin).

I have not many friends on FB, and they are girls I met in the past, just in case I wish to get in touch with Messenger. I met her as she was in P4 P, of course, but I did not expect to find her posted here. However, I don't think she's the same girl. My friend not only lives in another city, but also she posts only photos of her family and barrio boys.

By the way, most of those names are very common, so for the same name of my friend I found several girls making a seach on FB, but none of them living in Medellin. The residual question would be then: if one wants to look for those names, should he add "Medellin" as place? At least for that name, it does not work.