Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=RudeBwoy100;2346964]Why does anybody here even stay at the hotels? [URL]Airbnb.com[/URL] has amazing prices on entire apartments, there's currently a studio apartment for $15/ night with A. See in El Centro available & tonnes of Laureles apartments are going for $13-17/ night. What's the advantage of getting an apartment over an airbnb when the prices are so much cheaper?[/QUOTE]I have done both. I like hotels for laundry service, daily cleaning, pay with credit card, fresh towels, breakfast, room safe, back up elevators, better beds, faster service on maintenance, security and no church-going neighbors.

When in Medellin while using a BnB on the last trip, I became partial to using short-time motels for mongering. I was using one of the agents mentioned on the Board and Seeking Arrangement. In Laureles, I can recommend Aloha Suites for basic rooms and Thematic Luxury Suites for an upgraded experience. My Airbnb was between the two motels. The caveat is that I am a daytime monger and the motels are usually discounted during the afternoon. Expect to pay 50 k to 70 k COP for three hours.

[QUOTE=RudeBwoy100;2346964]Why does anybody here even stay at the hotels? [URL]Airbnb.com[/URL] has amazing prices on entire apartments, there's currently a studio apartment for $15/ night with A. See in El Centro available & tonnes of Laureles apartments are going for $13-17/ night. What's the advantage of getting an apartment over an airbnb when the prices are so much cheaper?[/QUOTE]If you really want to push the envelope on price, why stay in an Airbnb when you can stay at a hostel for under $10 per night?

There are benefits for each. Many Airbnb apartments have excessive rules. Some are in areas where most gringos wouldn't be comfortable. Some of the cheapest ones lack things most people take for granted, like hot water or toilet paper. Colombia is a world leader in uncomfortable furniture. Spending a week on a bed that's either extremely hard, or extremely worn out is no fun.

Hotels come with daily cleaning, extra towels when needed, possibly room service, security.

It's all a matter of individual preference.

[QUOTE=KryptoKnight;2346454]First let me say, and you can verify from my posts, I am a long time monger in second world countries. Thailand 15 times. Bali, Vietnam, Laos. Lived in Dubai 12 years. For some context I am a white American, 58 years old.

Today was my first trip to Medellin and my first day.

I will surely provide some posts after my visit. I thank the forum for the preparation, I have read many pages of posts.

I need some direction to salvage this trip.

Based on posts here I decided to go the El Centro route as I am not a Prima Dona and I like to save money when I am a monger not throw money in the toilet, and I don't need to hang around tourists.

That said, this is not the same as low end Thailand or Vietnam etc.

I am staying at 47 Hotel Medellin which has a 7. 8 rating on [URL]hotel.com[/URL]. $35 a night, great room pictures on the website.

I get to the hotel and here are the issues. No AC, No room safe, No closet? No dresser? No refrigerator. My feet hang off the end of the bed and I am only 5'8" No real bedsheets just a small thin sheet and blanket which I have never see in my life. I asked for a glass to drink my whisky in and they said go to the restaurant on the roof, which I did and the manager said only for restaurant. Went downstairs, hotel staff came up with me and I watched a 3 minute argument about 'I should not get a $1 dollar? Max glass but finally I got. You get the idea.

Then as discussed here you cannot go out and walk at night. The hotel was very clear. No, no,no, no too dangerous. So I am staying in a hotel where I can only go out in the day unless I go straight to a taxi. I cannot even take my phone out of my pocket without becoming some target? (As many experienced people here have said and as my hotel suggested even during the day).

I went to 3 restaurants today. All 3 the waiters were very agitated / annoyed that I did not speak fluent Spanish. They were annoyed I tried to use Google translate. One waitress went and got someone else to help me because she didn't want to use Google translate. All the waiters were visibly annoyed very quickly that I didn't speak Spanish. One restaurant I just walked out of due to them mocking me between themselves because I didn't speak Spanish.

Next I went to Veracruz area and checked out the scene, most of what I saw I would not go with for free. After walking for 2 hours took a 20 year old Venezuelan chick who was at best a 6 just to get something done, she was the best I saw and it was not good.

So I am trying to understand the mentality of people here who are so proud of El Centro, so proud that they can handle it. Is your only goal how cheap you can find pussy? Do you not mind staying in a hotel where it is too dangerous to go out and walk around at night? Do you not mind fucking very subpar pussy? Did I just have bad luck in the Veracruz area? Give it a try tomorrow and it will be better? Are my expectations just too high after mongering for so many years in Asia? Is your only goal how can I get the cheapest pussy but all the other qualities of a vacation are unimportant?

And if you mock and say, just go to the tourist area. Just go to the expensive areas. Let's be clear, that's not me, I don't want to hang out with stupid tourists who over pay I have been doing this 20+ years and that is not at all how I roll. Look at my past posts.

That's my first day in Medellin. I do hope my posts get better but I am not optimistic.[/QUOTE]Have not yet read all the responses so if what I am saying has already been said I apologize in advance.

It's been written many times before: There is a learning curve with Medellin if you are out and about on your own. Even moreso if your Spanish is limited. This learning curve is overcome by the amt of time you spend here. SO, If you are here for under two weeks get ready to have a good deal of disappointment in the getting a quality sex experience.

I am not promoting the high end places at all but if you are coming down for 10 days and want to get a quality lay or three EVERY day you will be extremely disappointed in Centro or anywhere actually being 100% totally on your own and with minimal Spanish. It is probably best to hit the Mansion or something similar for your first few times to get to learn the ropes, the lay of the land etc.

As far as accomodations and an actual glass as opposed to a plastic cup well welcome to the 3rd world. To do things right you need to forget Sam Adamas in a chilled pilsner glass and make friends with a can of Pilsen. Or you can spend the big bucks in Medellin (way more expensive than Cali or Barranquilla) and go higher end (you're still not getting Sam Adams but Heineken, Bud Stella you get the idea).

As for the girls in centro I wouldn't fuck them with a wooden dick. HOWEVER there are gems to be had who are simply out of this world -the trouble is you are not going to find them and score them in just a week or two down here. By the time you figure it out someone's taken her and you'll never see her again (don't despair as the first few times in the sack for some reason Colombianas are nowhere near their peak performance. After they get to know you and feel comfortable with you it is so much better). This girl you're dying to find again the next night will waste a lot of your time as she may only "work" a few times every other month and in more than just a few different spots.

When you are reading the awesome reports here of having the greatest time in centro you are most definitely getting these reports for seasoned vets who come down all the time, or guys who live here, or guys like you who just happen to hit it lucky. And you most certainly can hit it lucky, in fact I know you will. But unfortunately it will be on your last or second to last day.

When you get home and think about the $ spent and the pussy conquered it will probably seem not worth it.

The difference between Medellin and places like FKK or Curacao is that in the latter you walk in with only English skills and have a hundred women to choose from all in one place. It costs a bit more but you will get quality pussy from day one. When you get home from places like this and think about the $ spent and the pussy conquered it will definitely seem VERY worth it. You've already been to Thailand many times so you know what I am saying.

So if you prefer latinas on the cheap and want good quality you will get it here but it's a process that requires better Spanish and lots of time building the relationships with the girls, being a steady customer and even a customer once she leaves the business. All of which is not happening the way you would like it to happen on this first trip.

I would recommend for you this trip to hit the casas and try to click as early as possible with someone and try to get repeats after hours ("Come to my hotel after work and we'll grab a few beers and a bite and then I'll pay you a little more than when the casa charges for the hour and you'll get to keep all the money instead of splitting it with the casa".

Suerte!

[QUOTE=SailorJim;2347155]As for the girls in centro I wouldn't fuck them with a wooden dick. HOWEVER there are gems to be had who are simply out of this world -the trouble is you are not going to find them and score them in just a week or two down here. By the time you figure it out someone's taken her and you'll never see her again[/QUOTE]This begs the question as to how and where these gems are to be found. Where are these someones taking them from and taking them to? I have been to Colombia over 100 times but have never been in one place for an entire week, let alone two. Does that make me ineligible to be able to "figure it out?" How much time must one stay there in order to be privy to this mystical information? Can you give us more concrete things to go by instead of speaking abstractly and vaguely?

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2347177]This begs the question as to how and where these gems are to be found. Where are these someones taking them from and taking them to? I have been to Colombia over 100 times but have never been in one place for an entire week, let alone two. Does that make me ineligible to be able to "figure it out?" How much time must one stay there in order to be privy to this mystical information? Can you give us more concrete things to go by instead of speaking abstractly and vaguely?[/QUOTE]He has a few valid points, you do have to spend a lot of time in El Centro sampling the merchandise to find the performers.

[QUOTE=SailorJim;2347155]The difference between Medellin and places like FKK or Curacao is that in the latter you walk in with only English skills and have a hundred women to choose from all in one place. It costs a bit more but you will get quality pussy from day one. When you get home from places like this and think about the $ spent and the pussy conquered it will definitely seem VERY worth it. You've already been to Thailand many times so you know what I am
Suerte![/QUOTE]I have been in Germany a week now, and can tell you for a fact your not going to get quality pussy from day one for just a bit more in a FKK. In Berlin they have one FKK-Artemis and its 80 Euros or about $ 95 US just to get in and a thirty minute session with a covered BJ costs 60 Euros or about $ 65 US. So your looking at $ 155 USD for which I can get laid for a week in Medellin many times over.

[QUOTE=Starlord1;2347084]Yo fellas I will be in town this week. I wanted to know a decent location to hang with a chica for drinks maybe some dancing. My days are Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. I know some times it's hard to find parties on these days. In my last trip it was damn near impossible. I will be staying in engery building. Appreciate any assistance thanks.[/QUOTE]If your staying in the Energy Building in the La Linde Barrio of Poblado, just walk down the hill to Provenza with your friend and there are numerous places to have drinks.

I have visited El Centro since 2002 and have lived in the Botero area 3-4 month every year since 2010. I know many girls on the street and hotel managers, and their friends. I have seen a (very) few decent girls but not a gem or "diamond in rough."

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2347177]This begs the question as to how and where these gems are to be found. Where are these someones taking them from and taking them to? I have been to Colombia over 100 times but have never been in one place for an entire week, let alone two. Does that make me ineligible to be able to "figure it out?" How much time must one stay there in order to be privy to this mystical information? Can you give us more concrete things to go by instead of speaking abstractly and vaguely?[/QUOTE]

Hi all,

So I understand the concept of looking at a girl's friend list on facebook, and most likely her friends with provocative pictures are also hookers, but my question is: how do I even find the first girl to add on facebook? If anyone can give any pointers on what to search for, it would be greatly appreciated!

[QUOTE=KryptoKnight;2346900]Hola, quick question. Are the strip clubs and casas in El Centro open on Sunday nights and are there any that are better on Sundays? Gracias.[/QUOTE]Be sure to check the Medellin maps outs again and note the written portion of it as they usually will state the hours they are open.

For the most part yes these places are open on Sundays however some of the casas are not. I know for sure that the strip clubs in el centro are open Sundays as I have been to all them them on numerous Sundays.

Have fun!

The Tall Man.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2346943]Some of us try. I'll answer any question to the best of my ability, except for "can you give me her contact info." I even go to the trouble of trying other things, just to have the experience. As an example, I spent 2 nights at the Mansion just to understand what type of monger it's best suited for.

I'm also not a one size fits all guy. That's why I ask questions. How's your Spanish? What are your priorities? What environments are you comfortable with? I can't make much of a recommendation without some information.

My hope is that everyone who visits has a great and safe time.[/QUOTE]Agree JjBee, you are an asset to this forum. And your information was very useful and probably helped me the most. There are a couple of others here as well. I am not as seasoned travelling in Colombia but did contribute what I learned in as objective a manner as I could. Obviously I wouldn't expect anyone to hand over contact info on a non pro or part time pro esp. To a perfect stranger (some of whom are frankly very odd folks, I noted that as well), but at the end of the day these women are pay for play and even on them the information here is scant, like as if these mongers are in love. When I look at their multi thousand strong social media, I just have to shake my head at why these people think she's "his little secret". Lmao.

I was just speaking to the average poster here.

[QUOTE=KryptoKnight;2346909]By the way, do they mind if you whip out a video camera in the strip clubs and film the action. Vacation memories kind of thing?.[/QUOTE]LOL. Nice.

On a more general note as response to your other post. I get the idea of not wanting to be in a touristy area. Of wanting to see the real deal. Of wanting best bang for the buck. I am one of those. For sure. But I have never quite pulled the pin on staying in Centro Medellin. I've been in Airbnb's in a number of parts of town, and have been in Centro lots and lots. Including at night. But I'm just not sure about spending my vacation there. For one thing. I like spending some time in a bar I'm comfortable in. And I have got to know a few expats and friends in Poblado. So that's my go to place for evening drink. I like the downtown strip clubs once in a while. There is something fun about crawling under a bar, or going through a hole in the wall in the men's john to get to your room that kind of turns my crank. Along with the gal I'm with for sure. So I'm up for all of that. And the casas. Go down town every other day at least for a casa visit. So lots to like about Centro. But I think it would not work for me to stay down there. My Spanish is okay. I can be understood for most normal things. I cannot always understand the Paisa street talk. Especially fast, but most people slow it down and polish it up if speaking to someone who only knows basic standard Spanish.

I guess what I'm saying is that I try to mix things in such a way as to stay happy. I do have to work on that. And sometimes I go to a lower priced hotel in Poblado for a few days. Or go for a morning coffee at an upscale place on Avenida Poblado. Along with dragging a chica through the men's bathroom at Ejectivo to get to bang her up the spiral staircase. Anyway. Lots of options, and potential for a few frustrations here and there. But a change of scene. Room. Various ways to treat yourself a bit. Cheers.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2347177]This begs the question as to how and where these gems are to be found. Where are these someones taking them from and taking them to? I have been to Colombia over 100 times but have never been in one place for an entire week, let alone two. Does that make me ineligible to be able to "figure it out?" How much time must one stay there in order to be privy to this mystical information? Can you give us more concrete things to go by instead of speaking abstractly and vaguely?[/QUOTE]Someone with 100 trips is not the same as the poster with little to no Spanish who has been here for only two days.

You don't need the advice he needs.

Did you really come down on your 99th trip and start the clock from zero? Sorry 'about the alzheimer's.

I've been having some lazy days. Not getting out of the apartment until after 1 pm and not doing too much. Today I took a nice afternoon walk to the Envigado metro station and rode to El Centro. My sole purpose there was to visit my favorite restaurant, Delicias Al Natural. From the owner I learned that a former active member of the board passed away last year. VegasJeff helped show a lot of people the ropes.

After lunch I decided to take a walk through Veracruz and Raudal as well as Botero Plaza. Raudal was first. At the 30-40 k price range, I saw 3 or 4 that I would consider. Walking Veracruz I noticed another 5 or 6 that looked like a bargain to me. There were even a couple at the corner of the Veracruz alley.

As reported by others, lots of Venezuelans were hanging around Botero Plaza. There were a few that looked quite nice. They tend to hang out in groups of 3 or 4.

Parque Bolivar is completely closed off for renovations, as is Parque Poblado. There seems to be bigger crowds around Parque Berrio.

Ended up in Poblado at the beginning of rush hour. Decided to stick around Parque Lleras until the traffic died down. For those who like hanging there, you might check out Chicka Boom Sports Bar across from Hooters. Looks like a Hooters knockoff. Went to Thaico for dinner. They still give you too much food and the price is reasonable.

While I was at Thaico there were a total of 12 tables of customers. 9 of them were gringos.

[QUOTE=Surfer500;2347202]I have been in Germany a week now, and can tell you for a fact your not going to get quality pussy from day one for just a bit more in a FKK. In Berlin they have one FKK-Artemis and its 80 Euros or about $ 95 US just to get in and a thirty minute session with a covered BJ costs 60 Euros or about $ 65 US. So your looking at $ 155 USD for which I can get laid for a week in Medellin many times over.[/QUOTE]Point taken, there are lower priced FKKs though. My point was there's more of a learning curve for someone down here for a short period of time then say a place where the language is less of an issue, crime is less of an issue and the monger scene is more concentrated.

This guy who is down here now (not you), where would he have a better quality pussy time as a first timer:

1.) If he stayed in Medellin with someone who could show him the ropes or at mansion type place.

2.) Or by going to like a Campo in Curacao.

3.) Getting off the plane in Medellin with little to no Spanish and taking a taxi to a hotel near deGrief.

Sure #1 and #2 will cost more.

JMHO.