Casa Blanca Medellin

The hotels name is Hotel Medellin M.
What you hear is wrong, its the same daily rate as Unicambio at Oviedo Mall.
The best way is to use your credit card to withdraw money from a ATM (depends on your arrangement with your bank) and then pay your bill in cash.

[QUOTE=Lou32;1985964]So I will be taking advantage of Medellin Plaza's discount for full upfront cash payment but I only have US Dollars. I read that the hotel's exchange rate is poor.

What is the most secure way to exchange money ($1 k USD plus)? I suppose taking a taxi to a nearby cambio with a good rate and getting a ride back all in the daytime would be best but maybe that is a route where a lot of people with bad intentions know gringos are carrying a lot of cash?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Lou32;1985964]So I will be taking advantage of Medellin Plaza's discount for full upfront cash payment but I only have US Dollars. I read that the hotel's exchange rate is poor.

What is the most secure way to exchange money ($1 k USD plus)? I suppose taking a taxi to a nearby cambio with a good rate and getting a ride back all in the daytime would be best but maybe that is a route where a lot of people with bad intentions know gringos are carrying a lot of cash?[/QUOTE]I felt safe in Medellin but we took cash out in numbers with a trusted cabbie, and watched out for each other literally just to be sure and only took a couple of hundred dollars each time.

[QUOTE=AussieGreg;1985972]The hotels name is Hotel Medellin M.
What you hear is wrong, its the same daily rate as Unicambio at Oviedo Mall.
The best way is to use your credit card to withdraw money from a ATM (depends on your arrangement with your bank) and then pay your bill in cash.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the information.

Sorry about the hotel name. Depending on where I see it written and WHEN I see it written there are different names but I'm glad to know which is the right one. .

I have found the best way to get a large amount of $$s is to use the ATM via Citibank. They charge 15 to 16 k per withdrawal but allow large withdrawals compared to the local banks which seem to limit you to 600 k. Now, I use Wells Fargo which has a $5 transaction fee on non-wells ATM's. Tried to open a Schwab account which reimburses ATM fees, but couldn't get it done in time before my trip. I was able to get Wells to raise my daily withdrawal limit to $500 USD. The Citibank on Carrera 43 near the Mansion allowed me to takeout my maximum daily limit in pesos which, at the time, was $1,550,000 k. When you add Citibank's 15 k fee, and the $5 Wells fee that's about a 30 k charge. The benefit to using ATM's is you will get the previous days usd to peso rate. Add up the fees and your looking at around a 2% cost per $500 withdrawal. Using an exchange service will be some where in the 4% and 6% range.

Hope this helps!

[QUOTE=Lou32;1985977]Thanks for the information.

Sorry about the hotel name. Depending on where I see it written and WHEN I see it written there are different names but I'm glad to know which is the right one. .[/QUOTE]

I stay in Medellin for 25 days and I stay in different places. Today I will talk about one hotel for back packers "mochileros" nice hotel, a lot of party and right in front of Unidad deportiva Belen, you can imagine now, beautiful paisas running around the park all day, the park has an outside gym.

Well, the hotel is The international house Medellin, is cheap and safe and like I said nice experience to talk with local people. But, but. You can't bring any prepago girl to the room. Talking about that, there is a lot of web pages for escorts services, famosas prepagos. But as usual you cannot see faces and pretty much everything is photo shop, but guess what, the guy own the hotel game a web page were I can see the girls, it is an American web page colombiagfe com.

Yes you can see the real model, no naked but you can see them with faces and everything. I took the service couple days later and it is real, amazing. I payed only to the girl when she arrived to my hotel room.

New competitor of Hotel Medellin M? All I've heard is that a new place is opening up in Medellin and it will be run by two former Hotel Medellin M guests. Anybody know any more?

If I where to stay a M2 will I have any problems take a girl from M1. Some wear heal and my not want to walk and will I have any difficulties with a taxi. Also is it uphill.

[QUOTE=DickHertz;1991371]If I where to stay a M2 will I have any problems take a girl from M1. Some wear heal and my not want to walk and will I have any difficulties with a taxi. Also is it uphill.[/QUOTE]The front desk will call a taxi for you using easy taxi. It's only 5 K each way or about $3. No problems bringing a girl from M1 to M2. They all do it, but don't expect them to walk, but a few will.

[QUOTE=HuskerDude;1991395]The front desk will call a taxi for you using easy taxi. It's only 5 K each way or about $3. No problems bringing a girl from M1 to M2. They all do it, but don't expect them to walk, but a few will.[/QUOTE]Thanks so I just have to give 5 k so she can come back. It looks like M2 is almost empty so it will be interesting there.

Hi all,

I'm completely new to mongering outside of my country and considering an offshore trip. I'm considering FKK, Medellin, and Blackberd.

Medellin seems cost the same as FKK (150 k COP /100 EUR per hour).

Flight costs is about the same. Lodging costs the same. Germany seems safer.

For those who have tried both, is there any advantage of Medellin over Germany FKK?

[QUOTE=Lesterj;2004575]Hi all,

I'm completely new to mongering outside of my country and considering an offshore trip. I'm considering FKK, Medellin, and Blackberd.

Medellin seems cost the same as FKK (150 k COP /100 EUR per hour).

Flight costs is about the same. Lodging costs the same. Germany seems safer.

For those who have tried both, is there any advantage of Medellin over Germany FKK?[/QUOTE]I think you posted your question in the wrong area. I have no idea why you put in the Casa Blanca thread.

I have never been to Germany, so I can't answer your question. But, I think you didn't figure the exchange rate correctly. 150 k COP is just a little more than $50, so less than half of 100 EUR. I've been to Medellin many times and never felt unsafe. Just take the same precautions you would in any unfamiliar place.

Going only from what I have read, Germany probably offers better opportunities for someone who doesn't have any contacts. I also read that the prostitution laws are supposed to change in Germany sometime soon, become more stick.

[QUOTE=Lesterj;2004575]Hi all,

I'm completely new to mongering outside of my country and considering an offshore trip. I'm considering FKK, Medellin, and Blackberd.

Medellin seems cost the same as FKK (150 k COP /100 EUR per hour).

Flight costs is about the same. Lodging costs the same. Germany seems safer.

For those who have tried both, is there any advantage of Medellin over Germany FKK?[/QUOTE]At the current exchange rates, 150 k COP is €48.63 or $51.55.

Hotel prices are the same, depending on where in Germany you go, but the room in Medellin will typically be nicer than an equally priced room in Germany. If you are talking about staying at The Mansion, or at Blackbeard's in the Dominican Republic, then you will pay a higher rate for the room. If you are just comparing standard hotel prices, Medellin and anywhere in the DR will be either cheaper, or a bigger, better room for the same price.

As for the other costs, it's €60 and up just to get inside an FKK, although there's food and drink and use of the facilities included. Then it's another €100 or more for any women you spend time with.

At Blackbeard's and The Mansion, you've already paid for your room, and have to buy your own food and drinks, but the cost of an hour with a woman is under €50 (mansion) or €40 (Blackbeard's).

Without knowing your point of origin, I'll take your word on flight costs.

What you are trying to compare are 3 entirely different things. If the only deciding factor is the cost, it's cheapest to stay home and stick with the lowest priced prostitutes you can find.

The FKK is a sauna. There's saunas, swimming pools, whirlpools, buffets, manicures, massages, DJs and a bunch of women offering various services for a price. The women tend to be eastern European, although there is a wide variety. German cities have excellent infrastructure and all the modern conveniences. Weather varies greatly depending on the season.

Blackbeard's is a mid-sized 3 star hotel in the Dominican Republic. It has a decent swimming pool, a big jacuzzi that needs more chlorine, a small bar, a small, decent restaurant and a disco that is open on the weekends. It is on a dirt road, a short walk from the beach. The girls are mostly dark skinned with black hair. Current cost is (I believe) 1800 pesos for an hour, 600 pesos / girl for BBBJ in the jacuzzi. Weather is either very hot and humid or hot and humid with frequent heavy rain. Mosquitoes are an issue.

The Mansion is similar to Blackbeard's, with a few differences. The girls tend to be white skinned to tanned. You're conveniently located to sightsee, visit restaurants, tour the city or whatever. The price is slightly higher. The weather is warm to hot in the day, cool at night. The room decor is more modern.

Do you prefer European women, Dominican women or Colombian women? Would you rather be at a beach, in the mountains or at some location in Germany? Do you want luxury or something more laid back?

Instead of finding the cheapest, figure out what type of experience appeals to you. You'll end up saving money and you'll have a better time.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2004708]At the current exchange rates, 150 k COP is 48.63 or $51.55.

Hotel prices are the same, depending on where in Germany you go, but the room in Medellin will typically be nicer than an equally priced room in Germany. If you are talking about staying at The Mansion, or at Blackbeard's in the Dominican Republic, then you will pay a higher rate for the room. If you are just comparing standard hotel prices, Medellin and anywhere in the DR will be either cheaper, or a bigger, better room for the same price.

As for the other costs, it's 60 and up just to get inside an FKK, although there's food and drink and use of the facilities included. Then it's another 100 or more for any women you spend time with.

At Blackbeard's and The Mansion, you've already paid for your room, and have to buy your own food and drinks, but the cost of an hour with a woman is under 50 (mansion) or 40 (Blackbeard's)..[/QUOTE]Thanks for the detailed info.

I want to stay in the Mansion if I ever go to Colombia. Settings don't matter to me. My ideal is to find beautiful women at a reasonably cost (quality over cost). Beautiful face is important. How is the quality of the women at the Mansion? I prefer women with European features over African features. Based on Google image search "Colombian women" and "Dominican women", I like Colombian better. However, is this a good representation of girls in Mansion? Are 8 or 9 common or mostly 6 and 7?

I think I like EE women and Colombian women equally, I'm just wondering about the actual quality I could find at the same price. Do you thinK Mansion has better quality than a typical FKK?

Total different experience! You can't bring FKK girl back to your place for hours of fun. Colombia way cheaper. No jet lag getting to Colombia. If you like booger sugar. You made it to the motherland.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2004685]I think you posted your question in the wrong area. I have no idea why you put in the Casa Blanca thread.

I have never been to Germany, so I can't answer your question. But, I think you didn't figure the exchange rate correctly. 150 k COP is just a little more than $50, so less than half of 100 EUR. I've been to Medellin many times and never felt unsafe. Just take the same precautions you would in any unfamiliar place.

Going only from what I have read, Germany probably offers better opportunities for someone who doesn't have any contacts. I also read that the prostitution laws are supposed to change in Germany sometime soon, become more stick.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2004708]As for the other costs, it's 60 and up just to get inside an FKK, although there's food and drink and use of the facilities included. Then it's another 100 or more for any women you spend time with.
[/QUOTE]This is not correct. You pay indeed 60 to get inside a FKK but the price for a girl is 50 euro's for half an hour including BBBJ (all women do that), 75 euro's with CIM (not all women do that) or 75 for an hour (also not all women do that).

I just went to Fase II in Medellin and with all the fuzzy extra's it costed me $300.000 which is about 100 euro's for 1 hour, all covered.