Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=Giz99;2961610]Take the Metro.[/QUOTE]I would (I do) stay in Centro until time comes for getting ready for dinner (8pm). Things get more interesting after dark. Then, walk until San Antonio and hop on the first cab, which will have the way straight to Poblado. This of course applies only to those with enough acquaitance with the area, not naif passport bros.

By the way, I do not consider myself as a "rat", I stay in Poblado / Oviedo, I enjoy the comfort of my 4-star hotel, I go to good restaurants because a need a rewarding dinner (inexpensive in Medellin yet so good), but I have always found my best girls in Centro or in San Diego. And, yes, before COVID I was used to walk around bars there until 2am.

This is 100% my experience. Get out of Poblado and its another world. You can be the only gringo around if you go to certain neighborhoods. I've spent some time in parts of Bello including the nicer shopping malls and I felt like I was in another world than Poblado. But as rice rocket used to say, definitely don't go there as you'll definitely have a horrible time and be killed. But I do think guys need good Spanish and some local contacts to make the most and be safest throughout the city, especially barrios populares. With girls it's the same thing.

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2961461]I will go as far as to say Poblado and Provenza were ruined by passport bros. Believe it or not, they really aren't a factor in all but that small area of the city. To be fair, they are a huge factor in that area of the city. It's jarring for somebody like me who is rarely there except for dinner out at a restaurant. Anytime I'm there after 9 PM or so, wow, it's so unlike the pre-pandemic Medellin. They aren't even a big factor in Centro. But I get your point. For many visitors Poblado and Provenza is Medellin and the rest of the city does not exist. I'm OK with it.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Gabacho;2961602]

Oh and there's some grannies in Bogota in la capuchina are (calle 18 entre carera 14 and carera 12) LOL.

Gabacho.[/QUOTE]I personally haven't crossed this line yet, BUT there are women here in Colombia who are "grannies" who are barely past 30 years old.

[QUOTE=Gabacho;2961444]Well in that case what is your solution to make sure you are in compliance with the law?[/QUOTE]I don't think you will ever get convicted if you can show proof of you doing your due diligence. Ask a girl about her age on WhatsApp and save / screenshot her response. Also ask for a picture of her ID and save / screenshot it as well. Or ask to check it in person and take a pic.

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2961466]I'm trying to look at it from a different perspective. I'm thinking about convenience. You know what the rush hour traffic is like in Medellin. If you are staying in Laureles or Poblado and you dip your toe in the Centro rat lifestyle, you are going to want to get out of Dodge once the sun goes down. That's the heart of rush hour. It's no fun sitting in an uber in rush hour traffic. If I'm here for one or two weeks of my hard earned vacation time I can't imagine letting any of it fritter away while I'm staring at the back of another car listening to reggaeton on a scratch shitty car radio.[/QUOTE]Traffic in Medellin has always been bad, but it's gotten ridiculously worse. Then there is always the wild card. Case in point, last night I was leaving a party and the other side of the street was backed up a block and a half. I asked the Uber driver what was going on and he told me Saturday night sobriety check. He said they know just about everyone leaving La 70 has been drinking.

Leaving San Diego last week and saw my Uber wasn't moving. I walked up the block and saw that the yellow cabs were protesting the platforms and had traffic at a virtual halt.

It's always something besides the usual traffic, accidents and rush hour grind. Mongering can definitely be hampered, if you have to commute.

I don't know you personally so I have no basis to talk about you. When it comes to Centro rats, the shoe fits and I wear it. I don't however stay in hotels in Medellin. I agree with you that it is better to move discreetly.

[QUOTE=LoveItHere69;2961540]If you are talking about me personally then you are dead wrong. Shortest Medellin trip I took was my first trip to Colombia in Medellin for one month around 6 years ago and I started my Colombian journey at Centro. Plus, my last trip was 6 months last year with most of that time in Medellin.

All true Centro rats stay in hotels within 5 blocks of Centro. Real rats eat, sleep, and hunt in Centro.

You post so much but have not learned the foundations needed to build true knowledge. There is and never will be a magic full proof bullet to keep you safe, only different levels of safety. Such as sourcing your girl through a casa, strip club, or massage parlor. They will normally take all the heat from the police and not you. I knew several girls with fake IDs and owns that used their older sisters ID. Easy for the girl to remember all her older sisters information since sisters share just about everything and usually have the same eyes so near impossible to tell the ID does not belong to the younger sister. I learned all my info in the Philippines. Had a police setup done on me and taken to the CIDG (PH FBI) station which was known for setups. Spent 10 hours there before they let me go. I paid nothing because I never touched the girl and I knew my Sht. I should get paid for what I know. I will give you some pointers. First text her you are now staying in a different hotel or apartment nearby and give the fake address and room number. Meet away a block away. Take away their phone so they can not text or call their friend who in turn will call their other friend or family member who is a police officer who is waiting for the call. Tell her she can have it back once you finish and she is outside your place. Walk separately with her in front to avoid stares. If she is behind you she may talk to someone and you would not know it. Never let a lady boy help you find a girl..[/QUOTE]

I think that is good advice. It saves a lot of time at rush hour.

[QUOTE=Giz99;2961610]Take the Metro.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2961887]I think that is good advice. It saves a lot of time at rush hour.[/QUOTE]Got to be careful with the Metro as well because depending on the location and the time, it can get very backed up, crowded and uncomfortable. Especially, Industriales where the line is long to get into the station at certain times.

[QUOTE=Giz99;2961610]Take the Metro.[/QUOTE] Unfortunately, when time's an issue, it's the truth around peak hours, as convenient as cab service is the metro is the way to go sometimes. Of couse, that depends on which your way your traveling. If your going to poblado from el centro usually there's plenty of room, but if your headed to el centro during those hours your lucky to fit on the train and don't get stuck or crushed in the middle, you might not be able squeeze out at your destination. Unless you can fly, there's no perfect transportation method. I stay both in el centro and poblado and due to the travel back and forth, I have to remind myself why I'm here (and it's not the Gastronomy ). So, I basically like to stay where the action is.

I am loving my first trip here, staying in Poblado area with really cool airbnb.

Picked few 2 girls from the park, but I am mostly meeting girls From Milerotics.

Most of them Located in Lureles, some are casas some are independent.

Prices from 80 mil to 120 mil and some asking 150 mil.

Park is most expensive due to Americao tourist, quoting prices in USD. I generally skip them.

Milerotira is very easy and I am loving it. Also Uber Moto is great, love using that. Anyone want to grab a beer hola at me.

[QUOTE=CeeJay1;2961948]Unless you can fly, there's no perfect transportation method. I stay both in el centro and poblado and due to the travel back and forth, I have to remind myself why I'm here (and it's not the Gastronomy ). So, I basically like to stay where the action is.[/QUOTE]Motorbike taxi is pretty close to flying. Download apps like Picap also Didi has Didi Moto, someone just mentioned Uber has a moto option too now. Hop on a moto and cut thru the traffic.

-Gabacho.

Hi all,

Heading down to Medellin early December for a week.

I saw you mention Milertoicos. Is that just a forum / advertisement site? Is there anything about that site that is more verifiable / safer / trustworthy then casas or SW at parque lleras?

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2961461]I will go as far as to say Poblado and Provenza were ruined by passport bros. [/QUOTE]This is why I do not hang out in Poblado, Provenza, Parque Lleras or any heavily Gringo populated areas in Colombia. When I'm ever in the Medellin area, I prefer Laureles, Belen, Envigado, Sabaneta, Itagui and Centro areas. I don't frequent Medellin like I use to but now I am exploring off the beaten path.

Moto travel is absolutely the fastest way to get through traffic. It is also, according to very clear statistics, by far the riskiest mode of travel. Motos are involved in north of 90% of all traffic accidents in Medellin. There are ghoulish Telegram channels devoted to moto accidents. The government created a public campaign for road safety based around a cartoon character that is characteristically risky moto driver. The latest tag line is "I did not buy a moto to drive slowly."

[QUOTE=Gabacho;2962003]Motorbike taxi is pretty close to flying. Download apps like Picap also Didi has Didi Moto, someone just mentioned Uber has a moto option too now. Hop on a moto and cut thru the traffic..[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=BizGuy;2962015]Hi all,

Heading down to Medellin early December for a week.

I saw you mention Milertoicos. Is that just a forum / advertisement site? Is there anything about that site that is more verifiable / safer / trustworthy then casas or SW at parque lleras?[/QUOTE]I've been using ME for 8 yrs now with no complaints. It is an advertisement site for the Paisas to let you know they are available. You can see a few of their pics and some have videos.

Highly recommended.

El Mechanico.