Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2613706]I have had the test done there four times. The staff has always been very good. The last time I was there, it was about 10:30 am on a Friday and there were no people waiting in line. There were three or four people waiting inside.

The price was different every time, from 50 mil to 90 mil. Two weeks ago, it was 70 mil.

I always use an app to get transportation to there. That way I can see the route and know the destination is correct.[/QUOTE]This is how spoiled we are. Hotel M scheduled a nurse to come over and take a covid swap at the Hotel lobby. Me, being the lazy fu*k I'm, I ask them if she could come to my room. I had to go to the lobby.

[QUOTE=Tasss;2613525]Hey guys,

Just to repeat for the 1 millionth time on the forum, be careful in Centro. About 200 ft in 2 guys rush in from behind me and demanded my phone with both holding knives. I normally look behind me every once in a while if I'm in a sketchy place, but it didn't occur to me they can mark you from somewhat far away and run at you before you notice. Anyways I wasn't going to fight that. I just put the phone on the ground and let them take it.
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[QUOTE=IamLookin;2613753]I think Tass deserves to be thanked for writing what happened to him in el centro. The reality is el centro is dangerous for anyone. I know a few girls that have been robbed during the day, one was even robbed while in a taxi. I caution newbies especially because they don't know better and are only going by the recommendations here. If you decide to go be careful[/QUOTE]I want to second IamLookin's motion and thank Tasss for reporting this.

[QUOTE=Enigma13;2613764]Hey folks,


2) Is it better to get Colombian pesos in the US itself? I checked today and the rate they gave me was $1= COP 3388. I checked on the currency exchange websites and the rate was $1= COP 3775. Would you recommend that I bring all cash with me from the US itself or is it better to withdraw from the ATM's there? I bank with Chase, Bank of America & Citibank. I am sure they will charge fees for all transactions.[/QUOTE]Taxi will take dollars but at a lower rate than if you exchange it. This happens everywhere, Mexico, Peru, etc. It will be considered an exchange tax From the airport, I had my taxi cab pull up to Exchange along the route and exchanged money for a few days.

True, I have posted something similar way back in this thread. Many of us will never admit to being robbed or taken advantage of. I think it important to mention all the schemes people come up with to take advantage of other people.

I just have to say, if you're really new at this, you really need to be very, very careful, read as much as possible, and talk to as many people as possible about the subject. Loosing a cheap phone or a few pesos is nothing, things could be alot worse.

Its also good to exact locations and details when something like this happens, so others can learn from this unfortunate incident.

[QUOTE=Josie;2613950]Taxi will take dollars but at a lower rate than if you exchange it. This happens everywhere, Mexico, Peru, etc. It will be considered an exchange tax From the airport, I had my taxi cab pull up to Exchange along the route and exchanged money for a few days.[/QUOTE]I used BBVA ATM in Bogota for cash withdrawals. My bank is US local bank that charged $1 for each withdrawal and BBVA charged "no" fee. I think instead carrying lots of US dollars, I would recommend to withdraw from ATM as needed if the fee is lower. If you have PNC bank account, ATM is free with BBVA bank.

I'm in doubt between the 2 here in Laureles. I have never been there so I cannot judge if one location is better than the other.

1) [URL]https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50138082[/URL].

2) [URL]https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15704875[/URL].

I'm looking for a quiet, comfy place to have guests (they are both guest friendly). I just prefer to stay lower than USD65/ night.

[QUOTE=Osteoknot;2613816]I posted on her before as a young looking but legal age Mini Vennie.

She is legal age but she is running a sting with the police, don't get caught, I will tell you all the gory details after I fly home Wednesday. Gawd, she was beautiful. Ostee Out.[/QUOTE]Sting for what? Get caught for what?

You said she was of legal age.

Your post #49309 talks of an under age scam, then you say she's of legal age but running a sting with police.

Sometimes (often, LOL) you make no sense.

[QUOTE=Balboa;2614004]Sting for what? Get caught for what?

You said she was of legal age.

Your post #49309 talks of an under age scam, then you say she's of legal age but running a sting with police.

Sometimes (often, LOL) you make no sense.[/QUOTE]Drug sting with tussi?

You may recall my computer is still broken, and I'm using an old Samsung pre-Galaxy phone to post everything for the past month or so. Then, after the recent internet crash my phone has a glitch whether I type or use voice to text, it's a total PITA to post anything. That is why my posts have sounded so wonky lately and I've mentioned it several times. After having to retype the same sentence retype 5 or 6 times after a while I just have to give up. Plus, sometimes I'm stoned out of my mind but I think that is some of my best work when I read back, jaja.

As a PSA I wanted to get the word out rapidly before anybody else fell prey to Mini Vennie.

At this moment my voice dictation is working pretty good.

There were four cops in my hotel room pointing their guns at me initially while telling me that I would be going away to prison for a long time, for infantile porn in my phone and for having an underage girl in my room, who they dragged back in as part of the act, even though none of it was true. They are using a 19 year old girl for the sting and all the photos in my phone are of adults.

I managed to flush all my Tussy after they found it and while the cops were still in the room at the same time. If I do say so myself that took some steel Kahuna's but they were more interested in extorting several million pesos from me than anything else. More to come but hopefully that's enough to convince you to stay away from her.

Feel free to take your pot shots on how stupid I was or that I got what I deserved, I don't pay much attention to feedback like that but if it makes you feel better, go for it. And I don't directly respond to any posts here mainly because it was taking too much time away from my fucking and getting sucked. I am thrilled with how things turned out and I'm in a great mood about flying out of here tomorrow so I can get my Affairs in order back in the States and get back here as soon as possible. You got to keep on keepin' on! What else can you do?

[QUOTE=Arthur62;2614002]
1) [URL]https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50138082[/URL].

2) [URL]https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15704875[/URL].
[/QUOTE]Both are good location. The 2nd one is San Peter Apartment right off 70 street (Setenta), where the locals go for drinks / food / entertainment. Some people says depend on the room you get, you might be facing the street and a bit hard to sleep. Search this forum for more info. If you don't mind the noise, the 2nd location is better because it is central to Laureles, close to ATMs, drugstores, liquor store, chica stores, Exito market, and also cheaper. You might also meet your fellow ISG or gringos staying at San Peter.

[QUOTE=Arthur62;2614002]I'm in doubt between the 2 here in Laureles. I have never been there so I cannot judge if one location is better than the other.

1) [URL]https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50138082[/URL].

2) [URL]https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15704875[/URL].

I'm looking for a quiet, comfy place to have guests (they are both guest friendly). I just prefer to stay lower than USD65/ night.[/QUOTE]The second one is in the San Peter building. For the price listed, I don't think it is one with noise blocking windows. Thus, it is not quiet. It is less than a half block from La 70 (the party, noisy street). The first one is in a quiet area. It is a taxi ride from La 70 at night. Between the two, I would go with the first one. Both have a security desk.

[QUOTE=Josie;2613950]Taxi will take dollars but at a lower rate than if you exchange it. This happens everywhere, Mexico, Peru, etc. It will be considered an exchange tax From the airport, I had my taxi cab pull up to Exchange along the route and exchanged money for a few days.[/QUOTE]On that note, what are money exchange places called in Medellin? Are there a lot of them? In malls? Free standing offices?

Thanks.

[QUOTE=LitmusSmut;2614087]On that note, what are money exchange places called in Medellin? Are there a lot of them? In malls? Free standing offices?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]My suggestion is to get a Schwab debit card, and withdraw $. Don't accept the bank's rate when asked. There is no withdrawal fee with this card.

If you want to exchange money, it is bit troublesome. They ask for passport, and then give you a bad rate. It also takes a long time as compared to getting money from ATM. You can even get money at airport ATM. It's so much easier using this card. I have exchanged money in Colombia before, and it's a big hassle.

I've been very lucky to avoid it so far. I've had close calls but managed to avoid problems. If and when it happens I don't think I would have a problem sharing the pain. I don't know what I could tell anyone that hasn't been told many times before.

[QUOTE=Member#2001;2613964]True, I have posted something similar way back in this thread. Many of us will never admit to being robbed or taken advantage of. I think it important to mention all the schemes people come up with to take advantage of other people.

I just have to say, if you're really new at this, you really need to be very, very careful, read as much as possible, and talk to as many people as possible about the subject. Loosing a cheap phone or a few pesos is nothing, things could be alot worse.

Its also good to exact locations and details when something like this happens, so others can learn from this unfortunate incident.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=LitmusSmut;2614087]On that note, what are money exchange places called in Medellin? Are there a lot of them? In malls? Free standing offices?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Well in the gringoland of Poblado they might just be called "Currency Exchange" LOL. If the sign is in spanish it will probably say Cambio. You will find at least a couple each in Sante Fe Mall and Oviedo Mall. And a few more are on calle 10 just east of Poblado Avenue. Yeah there are quite a few around Poblado.