Medellin Reports

Curfews and Lockdowns.

People posting but not listing sources. Not good. Go to Colombia / Travel Coronavirus Updates. I posted what the USA Embassy sent me.

Day seven (Tuesday) 7:30 the police had the truck parked and I saw 4 people in it plus some guy they arrested sitting on the fountain in front of the church. Truck was moved to the corner of the museum and was parked for about an hour. Looked like more people were put in it. But could not figure out rhyme or reason of who they were taking. There were some people still walking around. After that it was the least amount of people I have seen out late at night since the curfew started.

Day eight (Wednesday) No truck taking people away. Street girls figured it out and the few out after curfew are going home a bit earlier. 6:30 pm some local guy got robbed. Nobody said or did a thing. He tried following the thief and yelling "Police" but his 2-3 buddies got between them to block his get-a-way. One had a long stick. Next up was a 50+ year old. One guy came up behind him and put a chock hold on him and took him down while the other ran up punching and picking his pockets. All got away.

Dangerous.

So much is talked about which cities are more dangerous using statistics and comparing the cities overall crime rate. Stupid. You have to compare foreigner prostitute street or bar scene in one city / country to foreigner prostitute street or bar scene in the other city / country. My game is street and I am always alone.

Thailand. Pattaya 6 weeks taking street girls off Beach Road and Walking Street. Maybe 3 fights between drunks on Walking Street. Safe 24/7 in the street girl area.

Philippines. Angeles City 3+ years, Cebu 6 months, Illigan 1 month, Dumaguette 2 weeks, General Santos 1 week, Cagayan de Oro 2 weeks. Saw a few drunks get robbed on the side streets. Mostly drunks fallen over passed out and guys were going through the guys pockets and a few fights. Mostly safe 24/7.

Medellin (Botero) 7 months. I saw more fights, pick pockets, and physical robberies in my first 2 months than in Thailand and Philippines combined (4 years). By 8:00 pm you need to get home. Most the girls out after 7:00 are not trying to make some extra money. Most are hard core trouble.

Wait for it. There will be an idiot that posts that Park Lleras or The Mansion are safe which is not an apples to apples comparison or the super stud that can go anywhere at anytime because he is such a bad at $$.

Stupid Girls.

Girl texts me using Whatsapp. So I tell her let us meet tomorrow. I ask her if she has ID. She replies with hearts and kisses. I ask again and no reply. Oops she replied 15 minutes later.

Next girl is in my hotel (yes another one). I have had her twice and told her I wanted to try her friend (room mate) next time. Tonight she texts me to meet. I tell her I wanted to try her friend this time. She tells me her friend wants tomorrow but I can have her tonight. I cancel. Either her friend does not want to be with me (which I seriously doubt) or she is trying to keep all the money to herself. She is a lesbian with some fat street seller so I know she is not jealous of me having her friend. I will approach her friend out on Botero some time.

[QUOTE=Surfer500;2548788]Unfortunately it's sad to hear that more and more girls are trying to scam mongers now with the USD versus Peso bullshit.

It's a sign of the times, more and more mongers are coming to Colombia and the girls are becoming more aware of how to scam guys, especially newbies here.[/QUOTE]I really don't blame them for trying to scam us. Some guys make it so easy, it's got to be hard to pass up. And for every guy that reports getting scammed, it saves 30 others from the same fate.

One of my favorites hit me up today. She was upset that I couldn't see her in November because of my illness. She's one of the dependable ones. Hits me up every few months to see how I'm doing and when I'll be back. Never hits me with a sob story or asks for money and she remembers my birthday.

That last one is pretty easy, since her birthday is the day before mine. Last year I was supposed to be there to celebrate with her, but Covid cancelled my trip. I was planning on being there in 2 weeks, but with the curfew and everything, combined with being shorthanded at work means I'll have to postpone again.

[QUOTE=Balboa;2548943]Speaking of Venezuelan arepas brings back great memories of hitting the 24 hour areperias in Caracas after a night of fun.

Arepas of all kinds! Nothing like the Colombian hockey pucks at these places, Lol.

I tell the Vennies the 2 things I love from their country:

Las mujeres y las arepas![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=ColombiaLover;2548961]I actually like the arepas in Colombian when done right. The Medellin arepas tend to be the small ones, which can be good if fresh, but can be hard and nasty if not. In Bogota, you tend to find the larger ones. The arepas my ex-wife and ex-MIL make are great. Sometimes plain, sometimes stuffed with cheese. I like the plain ones. I get bad looks, however, because I like to put butter and grape or mora jelly on mine. There used to be a lady who had a street arepa stand near my ex-wife's house in Bogota. She made all kinds of arepas. One I liked was one stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese.

I like empanadas also, but am picky. First, they must be hot / fresh. Second, I like the fried ones (but only when cooked in hot, fresh oil), not the ones in what I consider pie shell. I love beef with potato or beef with rice the best.[/QUOTE]I agree that most arepas in Colombia are "meh" but their used to be this joint on the main drag of Bocagrande in Cartagena that stayed open late with a walkup window and tables outside. They made these arepas stuffed with ground beef, onions, spices and cheese that were awesome. I can also eat arepas with butter and honey of they hot and fresh.

El Colombiano is reporting a complete lockdown, from 8 pm Thursday to 5 am Monday.

[QUOTE=Asiankarma;2548801]I'm considering staying at the mansion but would it be better to stay near El Centro in order to be within walking distance? Otherwise, what are the nicest areas for hotels in the area if I'm just taking ubers?

What's been your experience?[/QUOTE]A better question is, what's been your experience?

There are 3 areas where guys usually stay, Poblado, Laureles and El Centro. The Mansion is in Poblado. Poblado is also home to Parque Lleras and the club Gusto.

Poblado is the upper class area of the city. You'll find better restaurants, better hotels, more gringos and higher prices. If you're planning on going in the near future, your best bet is probably the Mansion. With the curfew in place you'll have an easier time getting what you want there, as a newbie to Medellin.

If you decide to stay in a hotel in Poblado, be certain of their guest policy. Some won't allow guests, others charge a high fee for each one.

Laureles is more of a middle class area. Prices are lower and the hotels aren't quite as nice. It's a nice area to stay in and it's closer and quicker to get to El Centro from there. There are also a few casas in the area, so there are mongering options.

El Centro is the original heart of the city. It's where you'll find the lowest prices for everything. Expect crowded sidewalks, noise, and passed out glue sniffers. It can be intimidating, downright scary to some.

What's been your experience? Which area is best depends on you. There are guys who decided to stay in El Centro and after 1 night caught a taxi to Poblado because they were afraid to leave their room. There are guys who can't understand why anyone would pay Poblado prices when El Centro is so accessible and affordable.

The choice depends on your comfort zone.

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2548975]I agree that most arepas in Colombia are "meh" but their used to be this joint on the main drag of Bocagrande in Cartagena that stayed open late with a walkup window and tables outside. They made these arepas stuffed with ground beef, onions, spices and cheese that were awesome.[/QUOTE]There is a place Arepas why Arepas near Bello has something similar based on the pictures on Google map. I want to try it but never been there.

[QUOTE=Jbj64;2548945]So what does this mean? Are restaurants open or only takeout / domcillios. I have heard that taxis are fine to get girls to your place? Can anyone in MDE NOW help me understand. I fly out Friday morning on Spirit. My biggest fear is being stuck in MDE.[/QUOTE]I was in Medellin in January during full weekend lock down and indeed during that time the things are quite boring as you are confined in your apartment or hotel and do not have activity. You will not have problems in bringing girls to your place if you have made any contacts on FB, SA or CC. But the centro, casas and strip clubs will be closed where there is action. All restaurants, bars, clubs will closed and streets empty. Only way to find food is through during curfew is through Rappy app. If you fly out on Friday, then you will be in curfew for 3 nights and 3 days by Monday things will be normal for another 4 days. Good luck.

[QUOTE=Queens35;2548978]El Colombiano is reporting a complete lockdown, from 8 pm Thursday to 5 am Monday.[/QUOTE]A week ago on last Wednesday for Semana Santa the first lockdown / curfew within the last couple of months started with a 5 PM until 5 AM nightly curfew to last thru Sunday. Then it was announced over the past weekend that there would be a daily curfew from 6 PM until 5 AM thru the 19th of April, and now yesterday the announcement that there will be a complete lockdown until Monday as you mention.

To put things in perspective, I arrived in Medellin on February 25th and had been tracking every week the cases of COVID being reported, and what has been happening in the surrounding Countries, notably in Chile and Brazil, along with other Countries and started to get "spooked" as Medellin had now become the epicenter in the Country and I was debating to either stay or leave.

Upon entering into the lockdown last Wednesday evening, things basically became a ghost town after 5 PM, yet during the day I was able to go out, hit the pool in Bellen, and then go to EL Centro in the afternoon, so it wasn't that bad, except I didn't like being "confined" in the evenings.

Then on last Sunday I heard that Bogota was talking about a total weekend shutdown for the coming weekend just like in Medellin, and I started to get concerned in that I could not imagine being confined 24/7 in my apartment. And yes, I could get company to stay with me, but being confined, or just the thought of it wasn't going to work for me. So on Monday morning at 6:15 AM I went to Aqucatala, got tested, and then booked a flight home Tuesday evening, arrived Wednesday morning, and now, low and behold, a complete lockdown, but the handwriting was on the wall.

I know there are board members who live here permanently, so the lockdown drills are not new to them.

However I can see this as very challenging for others who are just visiting, as I suspect given the gravity of the situation with COVID, that the "new normal" as mentioned by others might be total weekend lockdowns for a while, and who knows, maybe something more drastic like before.

For guys visiting, I hope things work out for you, as this is a very sad thing that is occurring right now.

[QUOTE=Queens35;2548978]El Colombiano is reporting a complete lockdown, from 8 pm Thursday to 5 am Monday.[/QUOTE]From the Government of Antioquia full text of decreto: [URL]https://antioquia.gov.co/images/PDF2/Decretos/2021/04/2021070001332.pdf[/URL].

And flyer with details.

My final lockdown in Medellin began at 10:30 AM on Monday, and lasted until 10:30 AM on Tuesday this week when I departed Medellin, and it wasn't a Government mandated lockdown, but a self imposed lockdown of debauchery.

My Tomboy and I spent 24 hours together, and it was like being on another planet, and going back in time on a time machine.

I felt as though I was over forty years younger than I am, and being with someone so sensous and loving at my age cannot be described with words.

The experience is etched in my mind, being totally priceless, and something I will always remember as long as I live.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2548983]A better question is, what's been your experience?

There are 3 areas where guys usually stay, Poblado, Laureles and El Centro. The Mansion is in Poblado. Poblado is also home to Parque Lleras and the club Gusto.

Poblado is the upper class area of the city. You'll find better restaurants, better hotels, more gringos and higher prices. If you're planning on going in the near future, your best bet is probably the Mansion. With the curfew in place you'll have an easier time getting what you want there, as a newbie to Medellin.

If you decide to stay in a hotel in Poblado, be certain of their guest policy. Some won't allow guests, others charge a high fee for each one.

Laureles is more of a middle class area. Prices are lower and the hotels aren't quite as nice. It's a nice area to stay in and it's closer and quicker to get to El Centro from there. There are also a few casas in the area, so there are mongering options.

El Centro is the original heart of the city. It's where you'll find the lowest prices for everything. Expect crowded sidewalks, noise, and passed out glue sniffers. It can be intimidating, downright scary to some.[/QUOTE]Appreciate your information I am set to leave the 18th still have not canceled my trip yet and will be in a air bnb in Laureles.

[QUOTE=Combo;2548891]I've never been clear on what are the boundaries of Raudal. I've walked down on DeGrief many times a few blocks further than Conejitas. Down by where Bar Hilton is. Is that DeGrief?[/QUOTE]Basically the NW and NE corners of Car 54 & Calle 53 (DeGreiff) with some more chicks going and up Car 54 on the left.

[QUOTE=Jbj64;2548945]So what does this mean? Are restaurants open or only takeout / domcillios. I have heard that taxis are fine to get girls to your place? Can anyone in MDE NOW help me understand. I fly out Friday morning on Spirit. My biggest fear is being stuck in MDE.[/QUOTE]You could always stay in Manrique or join Ricerocket in Bello. LOL Wink. Curfews are not observed in those areas.

[QUOTE=Jbj64;2548945]So what does this mean? Are restaurants open or only takeout / domcillios. I have heard that taxis are fine to get girls to your place? Can anyone in MDE NOW help me understand. I fly out Friday morning on Spirit. My biggest fear is being stuck in MDE.[/QUOTE]I don't think anyone will be allowed to leave their homes, so not sure about getting chicas to visit you during a complete lockdown.

The author (Jeff) responded to a comment about going to the grocery store and the vet here on Medellin Guru:

[I][b]"Hello Jeff. I am a Patreon member. I have 2 questions concerning the lockdown April 8-12.

1. I assume we will not be able to go to the grocery store. Will restaurants still deliver via Rappi, etc.?

2. I have a dog. I assume I will be able to walk my dog during the lockdown. Is there any maximum distance I must remain within my apartment area (i.e., within 1 or 5 km, etc.)?


Jeff: No leaving the home for grocery store.

Confirmed deliveries are permitted, taking pets to vet. Also, airports will remain open with passengers able to travel to / from airports from this source. [URL]https://www.elcolombiano.com/antioquia/excepciones-del-toque-de-queda-en-antioquia-BF14885325[/URL]".[/b][/I]

Here is their full breakdown of the restrictions so far:

April 8 8 pm to 5 am April 12 in Medellin and the Aburr Valley + eight other municipalities, 8 pm to 5 am in the rest of Antioquia.

April 9 24 hour curfew in Medellin and the Aburr Valley + nine other municipalities, 8 pm to 5 am in the rest of Antioquia.

April 10 24 hour curfew in Medellin and the Aburr Valley + eight other municipalities, 8 pm to 5 am in the rest of Antioquia.

April 11 24 hour curfew until April 12 at 5 am in Medellin and the Aburr Valley + eight other municipalities, 8 pm to 5 am in the rest of Antioquia.

April 12 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

April 13 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

April 14 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

April 15 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

April 16 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

April 17 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

April 18 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

April 19 8 pm to 5 am in Medellin and the rest of Antioquia.

Source: [URL]https://medellinguru.com/nightly-curfew-and-dry-law-medellin/[/URL].

I'm heading back to MDE in about 2 weeks armed and ready to purchase a Bello apartment. I have done tons of research and retained the services of a reputable bilingual real estate lawyer. My Spanish is fluent, but not when it comes to Colombian real estate law and fine print. I'm giving myself about 2 months to get this done and will be looking at apartment complexes with pool / gym that are less than 5 years old or brand new construction projects that are move in ready within a year.

I'll be staying in Niquia and Las Cabanas neighborhoods the whole time. There's a reason lots of hot girls come from Bello and I'll be in the thick of it. Just remember, Bello is dangerous so don't come out here haha. Don't worry, I'll post chica stories to make my posts more entertaining. BTW, couple of the properties I'm looking at are below, less than 10 minute walk from mall and metro station. Around $80 k USD for brand new 3 bed /2 ba. Used and under 5 yrs old could be had for $70 k USD. Curfew or no curfew won't affect my mongering activities in Bello. Hope I can literarily own a piece of paradise! Wish me luck!

[URL]https://youtu.be/PsAGwzQB3OI[/URL]

[URL]https://youtu.be/-tmyfVivYJk[/URL]

[QUOTE=Paulie97;2549170]You could always stay in Manrique or join Ricerocket in Bello. LOL Wink. Curfews are not observed in those areas.[/QUOTE]