Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=IamLookin;2531367]Let's first be clear, both robberies were done by men disguised as police and is under active investigation. Poblado is a big tourist and business section not just in Medellin but all of Colombia. There are many foreigners with their families living there. One only has to walk on a Sunday to see expat families either walking, biking or roller skating when they close traffic on Sunday mornings. It has some very good high end restaurants and bars and no I am not referring to the prostitution park known as Parque Lleras. There is no way Poblado can be compared to ElCentro. Or to even insinuate el Centro is just as safe or safer. El Centro is not for everyone. It takes a certain type of monger to enjoy that style.[/QUOTE]This must be an inside job. Maybe someone working at the hotel or a chica that was invited to the room saw high priced items carelessly displayed.

After seeing the items, whoever notified criminal friends and devised a plan to steal the goods. The front desk personnel may also be part of the plot and shares in the heist.

I've been lingering here since 2019, I come twice a year. I've noticed that the quality of girls at parque Lleras is down. Even the girls at Gustos and Lleras park is low, most are unattractive, a few are cute, but at max I see 3-4 girls a night where I'm like wow. At Gustos last night I saw maybe one girl and a backup that I might consider taking home, but they were both busy with other clients. At Lleras park bar, there was 1 but again busy. Obviously it's preference, but has anyone noticed something similar. The park it self had very low quality girls.

Let me guess, the Lleras / Gustos prices have not gone down?

I can confirm meanwhile, the Centro scene is unchanged in recent years. Disclaimer: these are the views of a Centro rat.

[QUOTE=Mateocast98;2531384]I've been lingering here since 2019, I come twice a year. I've noticed that the quality of girls at parque Lleras is down. Even the girls at Gustos and Lleras park is low, most are unattractive, a few are cute, but at max I see 3-4 girls a night where I'm like wow. At Gustos last night I saw maybe one girl and a backup that I might consider taking home, but they were both busy with other clients. At Lleras park bar, there was 1 but again busy. Obviously it's preference, but has anyone noticed something similar. The park it self had very low quality girls.[/QUOTE]

There are all kinds of gringos.

[QUOTE=FrenchFeel23;2531249]As a gringo, should I stay away from el centro all together.

Have you been to la 33? If so, would you recommend that area?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=FrenchFeel23;2531249]As a gringo, should I stay away from el centro all together.

Have you been to la 33? If so, would you recommend that area?[/QUOTE]Never been to la 33, don't know what that is tbh.

Like knowledge says, there's all kinds of gringos. I've never had a problem, I look ethnic, but born in the states. At night after 8 pm I stay away as all the junkies get rabid for their fix, but during the day it's not too bad if you're used to ethnic parts of big cities like LA or NYC.
Best bet is to walk around and see for yourself if you feel comfortable. If not, just stick to the casas.

[QUOTE=Nounce;2531310]Is La Isla still 300 K on site?[/QUOTE]Yes 300 k on site. To pull its 180 mil to house and girl will start at 300 usd. LOL. Not worth it either way.

On site most likely will be very basic. I'm sure 2-300 usd can get you BBBJ anal etc.

[QUOTE=Mateocast98;2531384]I've been lingering here since 2019, I come twice a year. I've noticed that the quality of girls at parque Lleras is down. Even the girls at Gustos and Lleras park is low, most are unattractive, a few are cute, but at max I see 3-4 girls a night where I'm like wow. At Gustos last night I saw maybe one girl and a backup that I might consider taking home, but they were both busy with other clients. At Lleras park bar, there was 1 but again busy. Obviously it's preference, but has anyone noticed something similar. The park it self had very low quality girls.[/QUOTE]A lot of the hot girls are traveling to other countries and the hot fb girls are getting over paid.

Just an observation on what I'm seeing rn.

[QUOTE=FrenchFeel23;2531249]As a gringo, should I stay away from el centro all together.

Have you been to la 33? If so, would you recommend that area?[/QUOTE]I do not have any direct experience with La 33 but I have researched it a little and other BMs have commented about it before. It obviously depends on what you are going for. La 33 is not a place to go looking for prostitutes for sure. It is probably not even a gringo would go hoping to pick up a non-pro because the culture is different in Colombia and the girls go out to hang out with their friends and not meet guys, the meeting of girls and guys is done in a different way there, usually through friends etc, though I am sure that there are also more spontaneous ways like getting a girls number you see at the gym or the mall etc. But in general they do not go out to the restaurants and clubs to meet guys.

La 33 , like La 70 is a place where locals go to dine, drink and dance. With a spattering of a few tourist who want to get a true local vibe. It is a good place to see plenty of eye candy but unless you are at least conversational in Spanish you are not going to mix in very well. La 33 nor La 70 are as gritty as El Centro but then again no place in Medellin is guaranteed to be safe, those assholes that ride around in pairs on motorcycles and one jumps off the back with a gun or knife and robs you have been reported in every neighborhood. This is not terribly often but it gets reported in every neighborhood. One suggestion I have read on here that makes the best sense to me is to carry a dummy phone (an old phone that does not have to work) and a dummy wallet with like 100 k and some bullshit business cards in it. These guys seem to hit fast and then try to flee the scene quickly so they are not going to check the function of the phone etc.

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2531514] but then again no place in Medellin is guaranteed to be safe, those assholes that ride around in pairs on motorcycles and one jumps off the back with a gun or knife and robs you have been reported in every neighborhood. This is not terribly often but it gets reported in every neighborhood. One suggestion I have read on here that makes the best sense to me is to carry a dummy phone (an old phone that does not have to work) and a dummy wallet with like 100 k and some bullshit business cards in it. These guys seem to hit fast and then try to flee the scene quickly so they are not going to check the function of the phone etc.[/QUOTE]Yes while I was with one of my Chicas about a year aso she got jacked by pair on a Motorcycle at gunpoint and they didn't mess with me, and if they had pointed the gun at my head and had gone thru my pockets I would of been out an expensive I phone and totally hosed. These things happen so fast they just take everything versus trying to sort thru everything, so I am of the mindset to just be prepared to lose everything. Hence my I phone and credit cards stay locked up, I have a Colombian burner phone, and just enough cash for the days activities. When I need cash from ATM's I venture out very carefully with them, get the cash, and immediately return and lock the cards up. The I phone I have is my lifeline to the USA so it stays locked up. And not only do the rateros on motorcycles rob everyone, thieves at times get on buses, and rob the riders. So nobody should just think it's gringos getting jacked. Moral of the story, don't venture out with anything that would be difficult to replace. And when I hear stories of guys getting jacked of things of value, I don't have much sympathy for them.

Guys I need some advice. 3 weeks was really nothing for me in Medellin. I enjoyed every minute of it and didn't even get to do one night in Parque Lleras. I'm going to do 2-3 months at least, in April to really get time to explore everything Medellin and beyond. Ill also be taking some Spanish lessons.

Can someone advise on longer term accommodation because I don't think airbnb will be financially practical for a few months and I certainly wouldn't stay in a hotel room.

How easy is it for a gringo to find a reasonably priced apartment in somewhere like Laureles for $800 - $1000 or would I need a bigger budget. Is there a minimum rental term like 3 months or 6 months? Is it best to rent an airbnb for the first week and then look when I'm on the ground or are there sites online I can check before travelling. I do have one contact in Laureles but would like some options.

Any advice appreciated or perhaps you know someone that's renting?

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2531529]Guys I need some advice. 3 weeks was really nothing for me in Medellin. I enjoyed every minute of it and didn't even get to do one night in Parque Lleras. I'm going to do 2-3 months at least, in April to really get time to explore everything Medellin and beyond. Ill also be taking some Spanish lessons.

Can someone advise on longer term accommodation because I don't think airbnb will be financially practical for a few months and I certainly wouldn't stay in a hotel room.

How easy is it for a gringo to find a reasonably priced apartment in somewhere like Laureles for $800 - $1000 or would I need a bigger budget. Is there a minimum rental term like 3 months or 6 months? Is it best to rent an airbnb for the first week and then look when I'm on the ground or are there sites online I can check before travelling. I do have one contact in Laureles but would like some options.

Any advice appreciated or perhaps you know someone that's renting?[/QUOTE]You can set the date range to greater than 30 days on Airbnb to get a monthly discount on many places. I think you won't have problem finding a place in your price range in Laureles. I did a quick search and one of the more expensive listing is a 2 bedroom around $800. The listing number is 23596316.

There is a youtube channel that Mojo pointed me to called Life with David or something like that. He has some videos about apartment hunting. You can check it out if you find it.

[QUOTE=Nounce;2531531]You can set the date range to greater than 30 days on Airbnb to get a monthly discount on many places. I think you won't have problem finding a place in your price range in Laureles. I did a quick search and one of the more expensive listing is a 2 bedroom around $800. The listing number is 23596316.

There is a youtube channel that Mojo pointed me to called Life with David or something like that. He has some videos about apartment hunting. You can check it out if you find it.[/QUOTE]Sweet thanks, that's gives me something to start with.

[QUOTE=TheTallMan;2531123]So true, it would simply be NEXT.

For consideration I have compiled some statistical research and it shows that each day, in Medellin proper alone, there are 62 paisas who turned 18 years old today. This means yesterday there were 62 new chicas on the market, today there have been 62 more added, tomorrow there will be 62 more and so on, so in one year 22,630 new chicas are coming of age, numbers matter.

The only price list I want to see is on a menu in a restaurant.

Much love and respect to you all.

The Tall Man.[/QUOTE]Interesting stats 🙂128079;.

Professional mongers make data driven decisions in the Data age.

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2531529]Guys I need some advice. 3 weeks was really nothing for me in Medellin. I enjoyed every minute of it and didn't even get to do one night in Parque Lleras. I'm going to do 2-3 months at least, in April to really get time to explore everything Medellin and beyond. Ill also be taking some Spanish lessons.

Can someone advise on longer term accommodation because I don't think airbnb will be financially practical for a few months and I certainly wouldn't stay in a hotel room.

How easy is it for a gringo to find a reasonably priced apartment in somewhere like Laureles for $800 - $1000 or would I need a bigger budget. Is there a minimum rental term like 3 months or 6 months? Is it best to rent an airbnb for the first week and then look when I'm on the ground or are there sites online I can check before travelling. I do have one contact in Laureles but would like some options.

Any advice appreciated or perhaps you know someone that's renting?[/QUOTE]I would suggest you look at the listings that Casacol has on their website. They can be problematic at times in regards to maintenance issues associated with their Units but they are the biggest player in town and have hundreds of apartments listed and typically all of their apartments are listed on Airbnb, but if you rent directly thru them the rate will be lower because Airbnb has hefty fees to use their platform.

Additionally, for a 2 to 3 month duration you can negotiate with them. In other words, if the rental is listed at say $ 800 a month you would offer something less. If your looking in the Laureles area your price range is doable, but for a two bedroom in Poblado it will be harder to find. Also be careful upon choosing the apartment. One thing guys find out upon renting is there is a lot of noise assocaied with the Units, this can be a problem as very few properties have dual pane windows unless they have been retrofitted. So this is a question to ask as having an apartment facing a busy street will not be quiet. Another issue is Air Conditioning, and if you rent a west facing unit in an apartment on an upper floor it may be very hot in the afternoons so it's another thing to consider.

[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2531502]A lot of the hot girls are traveling to other countries and the hot fb girls are getting over paid.

Just an observation on what I'm seeing rn.[/QUOTE]Travelling during the pandemic? I don't think so.

Even before covid, Panama was the only destination for Colombian sex workers.