Plan to work around Check Mig
1. Get I Visa in the boat with me. Don't even use the Check Mig url.
2. Make request to I Visa 24 hours before departure.
3. Don't fly to Medellin on a short window. Arrive at the departure city one day early. Buy a refundable ticket. Have the Check Mig form from I Visa, and if something goes wrong ask the Carrier for advice. If it is still a no go. Let the Carrier know you did everything you possible could and ask for a refund. Worst car is I'm stuck in Miami, NYC, Orlando or LAX.
4. Be flexible. If I don't get on the plane to Colombia there is always the DR or Costa Rica. They aren't as great as Colombia but still very good.
5. Consider flying to Colombia from Cancun or Mexico City. If you don't make it to Colombia you are either at a beach or an Alpha world city.
P.S: thank you for all of the info everyone provided. Much appreciated. Vive Colombia!
In Anticipation of Medellin Trip in 4 weeks. Tinder
Alright, so I just spent the last 2+ years living in Guadalajara. And although some of the "Esteticas" can be great, I was able to get better action after having found a few Telegram groups that the pros would post too. Solid freaks, decent prices.
Disclaimer: I speak and understand Spanish at just about 100% proficiency, both my parents are second generation Mexican. Also, currently have a girlfriend of 2+ years in Guadalajara I visit every 2 months for 1 month.
So, with that said. I will be flying into Medellin from California in Mid-April and so have taken to Tinder. And DAMN! Most ladies on that thing are Smokin! I get about 10 matches per day, with about one-third giving up the WhatsApp number after a bit of small talk.
Once they realize I am not currently in Medellin, and ask where I live. My line is typically: "De hecho, ahorita ando en California para hacer unas compras (shopping bag emoji) why el mantenimeinto de una propriedad que tengo con mi hermano. Pero regresaré a Medellin en unas semanas (plane emoji). Dios primero, quizas podemos salir para un cafecito o vaso de vino (wine glass emoji) cuando regrese. (two hands up salue emoji)".
This is immediately followed up by: "Bueno, Podemos hablar por WhatsApp? Pasame tu numero si quieres chula. ! (cellphone, smile w / heartface, and pray hands emojis).
And since last Sunday this has resulted in 38 phone numbers from the Medellin Chicas, and about 25 of those I am certain are pros, as when I try to ask questions to get to know them I am met with silence. Not even blue check marks, after which I will just come out and say "Cuanto sale la hora contigo baby?" they will then immediately respond with something like "jajajaj 110 usd baby". Another - "Daniela" (smoking hot) just came right out with it and said = "Aja baby soy escort si te interesa esta bien, si no, no soy lo que buscas" . Which I actually kinda appreciated.
Now. About 5 I talk to on a daily basis, they will text me out of the blue to wish me a good day, or on Sunday to with me happy "Dia De los Hombres". One is absolutely crazy and thinks we're getting married, works at a Cafe and sends me pics / videos all day long of her working, washing dishes, etc (she's black). Lately she has also started sending pics of dildos and butt plugs saying she wants them as presents. Another is an older mother (38) with special needs kids supposedly (also black), and another is about 32, posts her kids on her whatsapp statuses (latina fair skinned) and is alright. But just meh as far as looks are concerned. , BUT! The one I'm really digging is like this light-skinned black (yellowbone we call them), 5"7', supposedly works as an administrative assistant Wed-Fri and goes to school studying Finance. Her profile pic was a picture / meme that said (translated) : "The value of a man is not in his physique, but rather in his acts. ".
Of the other 25 who are pros. Now they run the gamit, from about 33 to 18; all natural bodies to obviously "operadas" with huge fake boobs and butts. And they quote their prices as (in no particular order): 250 mil per hour thick mama who claims to be a pig in the bed, to 300 mil per hour, 18 year old chick who probably couldn't handle a hard banging with three blue diamonds in the system; to $1,250 USD for a Cam Model who offers a video of "two parts" , supposedly shot professionally with multiple cameras, professional lighting, and the works that she uses for her only Fans page. To 110 USD "Daniela" (cute as a button) to 150 USD. A chick who has two Tinder profiles that I matched with twice, and goes by different names. And has different numbers. That one's definitely sketch.
Anyways! So my question is: Of the girls from Medellin on Tinder, what do you all assume is the percentage of them that are working girls? Are there truly some who are looking for a partner from the USA / Canada / Europe? Some claim to be Hair Stylists, Cosmetologists, Veterinarian Assistants, but nearly all have those profile pictures in Bikinis, with their booties all tooted up for the camera. Oh and I've noticed they are all so quick to reply with "hola amor" "baby" "cariño" or something along those lines, but as I am not one to allow my head to be gassed-up so easily, I am a bit conflicted-on one had I think it's a bit desperate and transparent on their part, and on the other hand its like - "OK. Let's play" . . .
Now. Of the one I'm enamored with. Her pics were very low-key, matter of fact she had no pics by the pool, in the club, or in a bikini / thong showing her body off; there were two shots looking very casual in jeans and a blouse, two face close ups (like portrait style), one with a "Stitch" lilo & stitch that is. Beanie, and one the last pic in a pair of mickey and Minnie mouse pijamas. No "amor" from her, but "querido". Which is interesting - "dear". Damn. I just hope she's authentic but I know I shouldn't get my hopes up.
With regards to the others, I make it clear what I will want and expect of them "Por una noche, vamos a ser puercos en la cama", and they all laugh and say things like (translated) "Wow, what is this going to be, like 50 shades of Grey or something? Jajaja" or some will simply reply with the purple devil emoji and say "me gusta."
Anyways, the goal is to go out on a few normal dates with hopefully 2-5 that I judge to be non-working girls, and then to pick maybe 5 or so working girls, to partake of. As body shapes / sizes / skin tones and asking prices are all disparate, unique, and tantalizing in their own ways.
Oh!, and they all seem to think I'm "Mexican" and say "te expresas como Mexicano" ; I guess the idioms and slang I use are very Mexico-centric. I know I have to be safe, but after two years in Guadalajara Centro, and many trips over the last 20 years to San Jose, Costa Rica centro and the old Blue Marlin area / scene, my survival instincts are pretty well honed, and having the language helps a lot too of course.
As my trip gets closer I'll update progress and revelations. Wish I could share some of these numbers / profiles, but don't yet have the ability to PM! Doh!
Rick.