Medellin Chit Chat Thread

[Vern2020]

On my first trip about 2 years ago hotel suite comfort was girl friendly, as in the girl showed ID and then they let her up to the room. Then later that week I stayed in hotel TRYP and same process, show ID at front desk. In both cases registered for 2 persons and never paid a fee.

I have found Airbnb to be less expensive but not as nice as the professional places like casacol. I have not stayed in one but they seem much nicer. The lifeafar website also has some BRAND new places not far from the main park laurles. I am not trying to impress the girls with my apt more with the cash they get. Less paid on apt more on chicas.

Thanks, this has been helpful to me. I'm coming in November. I've booked my flight, but have been lurking on the board, waiting to pull the trigger on accommodations. I think I would like a hotel in Laureles over an apartment. I like maid service every day. But would like one that is chica friendly. Might try TRYP. I appreciate all the posts on this board that provide insight on good places to stay, thanks.

[Jbj64]

On my first trip about 2 years ago hotel suite comfort was girl friendly, as in the girl showed ID and then they let her up to the room. Then later that week I stayed in hotel TRYP and same process, show ID at front desk. In both cases registered for 2 persons and never paid a fee.

I have found Airbnb to be less expensive but not as nice as the professional places like casacol. I have not stayed in one but they seem much nicer. The lifeafar website also has some BRAND new places not far from the main park laurles. I am not trying to impress the girls with my apt more with the cash they get. Less paid on apt more on chicas.

I am gearing up for my second trip next month. I posted this in the main Medellin thread but did not receive a response, so this is a repost.

Last year I stayed in Mansion for a couple of days then shifted to San Peter in Laureles for rest of my 10 day trip. My biggest complaint with San Peter is the noise from the bars in the area especially from Thursday to Sunday.

Otherwise, I think its a perfect location to hit up centro during the day and strip clubs plus other P4P areas in the evening. Although I really loved it for the price and location, I think the pricing has crept up in place and is close to Casacol pricing ($50).

As you guys may know Casacol has apartments all over MDE including Moderetto in Laureles. I did check it out last time but did not stay there. Any reviews on Casacol places? Can anyone compare San peter with Moderatto building. Also I have read here that Laureles hotels are not P4P friendly.

Any updated information on the Laureles area by seniors would be appreciated.

[SankarShetty]

I am gearing up for my second trip next month. I posted this in the main Medellin thread but did not receive a response, so this is a repost.

Last year I stayed in Mansion for a couple of days then shifted to San Peter in Laureles for rest of my 10 day trip. My biggest complaint with San Peter is the noise from the bars in the area especially from Thursday to Sunday.

Otherwise, I think its a perfect location to hit up centro during the day and strip clubs plus other P4P areas in the evening. Although I really loved it for the price and location, I think the pricing has crept up in place and is close to Casacol pricing ($50).

As you guys may know Casacol has apartments all over MDE including Moderetto in Laureles. I did check it out last time but did not stay there. Any reviews on Casacol places? Can anyone compare San peter with Moderatto building. Also I have read here that Laureles hotels are not P4P friendly.

Any updated information on the Laureles area by seniors would be appreciated.

[Mr Enternational]

So, I'm curious if any of my amigos here with more polished Spanish know the correct way to phrase the question without being too crude.

Why worry about being crude when you are fucking a chick or fucking a chick is on the table? When I am ass nekkit with a chick excuse me would you pass me the condom please is the last thing I would say. I see a lot of guys mentioning asking about things during sex. Just do it and make it natural. Like JC said, what is up with the clinical shit?

[John Clayton]

Puedo besar tu vagina? (May / can I kiss your vagina?) I haven't encountered a chica yet who thinks that is crude. But usually, I start kissing down their stomach, and before getting to the sweet spot, I ask "OK?

Vagina is a little clinical. Mamar la panocha, which is my go to phrase in Mexico and the DR, often got blank stares in Colombia. On the Caribbean coast they seemed to like mamar la concha (little shell), but I think "cuca" is most widely understood. But also "papaya" and "la cosita".

[Fun Luvr]

I've used this phrase: Podria besarte entre sus piernas? (Could I kiss you between your legs). It generally works as far as understanding goes.

So, I'm curious if any of my amigos here with more polished Spanish know the correct way to phrase the question without being too crude.

Many thanks!

Puedo besar tu vagina? (May / can I kiss your vagina?) I haven't encountered a chica yet who thinks that is crude. But usually, I start kissing down their stomach, and before getting to the sweet spot, I ask "OK?

[Villainy]

I've been working on my Spanish for the last few years (slowly) and I'm far from being an expert or anything close.

I've noticed that certain idiomatic phrases in English just don't work in Spanish. Just a few obvious examples: We "take" a shower, they "shower themselves". We "spend" time, they "pass" time.

So, here is the point of my rambling. If I want to inquire about "going down" or "eating pussy" I have a suspicion that these idiomatic expressions won't make any sense in Spanish if translated literally.

I've used this phrase: Podria besarte entre sus piernas? (Could I kiss you between your legs). It generally works as far as understanding goes.

So, I'm curious if any of my amigos here with more polished Spanish know the correct way to phrase the question without being too crude.

Many thanks!

[KilledSoul]

If someone speaks no Spanish and stays somewhere else, they will experience more difficulty. There will be frustration and confusion. There's a greater chance they will be victim to some scam. It's unlikely they will enjoy the trip as much as they would if they spent a few hours a day picking up basic Spanish. However, it may not matter to them. They might be happy enough with their trip without Spanish.

Each and every word of this post is true. Thanks JjBee62 for writing it so clearly.

[JjBee62]

I learned the hard way to bro. Not to your extreme, but totally not worth all that drama. Guys stop PM'in me for MDE contacts. Haha.

The great day of Medellin are slowly drifting away. Thoughts?

The day after someone "discovers" a place it's great days begin drifting away. Fortunately, Medellin is large enough that it will be awhile before it's ruined.

I've talked about sharing info with strangers before. If you plan on seeing the girl again, don't do it. Of course, if I never planning to see a girl again, she's not someone I'd recommend anyway.

My recommendations are reserved for people I know, or people who have an established reputation.

[Admin2]

When you can handle the basics in Spanish, things get easier.

Agree 100% on the whole post but didn't want to quote it all again. Thanks for being such an asset to the forum.

[JjBee62]

I always read that you don't need Spanish if you stay at Mansion, or stay at Mansion if you can't speak Spanish. This guy stayed at Mansion but mentions needing Spanish, I'm confused.

The confusion comes from a misunderstanding, by so many, about the meaning of the word "need." Nobody needs to know Spanish to visit Medellin, or anywhere else. They won't be forced to leave the country if they can't pass a basic Spanish knowledge test at the airport.

If the Mansion is the environment someone prefers, they can stay there and their lack of Spanish will be less noticeable to them. There will always be an English speaker around to help. There will be other guests who either speak Spanish, or have learned, after repeat visits, enough Spanish to get by with what they want to do. Even the girls who hang out there are more likely to be familiar with Google Translate.

If someone speaks no Spanish and stays somewhere else, they will experience more difficulty. There will be frustration and confusion. There's a greater chance they will be victim to some scam. It's unlikely they will enjoy the trip as much as they would if they spent a few hours a day picking up basic Spanish. However, it may not matter to them. They might be happy enough with their trip without Spanish.

Through the forum you can learn several ways to get laid in Medellin. If you know where the casas and strip clubs are, and you have Google Translate, you can get by. You can even limit your restaurants to US franchises and be able to figure out how to order crap by pointing at the menu. If getting laid, cheaply, by young, attractive women is all that matters, Spanish isn't necessary.

However, the more Spanish you know, the more you will get out of your visit. This is especially true if you are doing more than just going to casas and strip clubs every day. Anywhere you go in Medellin you'll find people willing to talk to you. I found it difficult to avoid people who wanted to talk to me. If you get on an elevator and someone else is on, they'll greet you. When they get out, they'll tell you "hasta luego" or "esta bien" (until later / see you later, or be well). Waiters will ask how your food was. Taxi drivers will ask where you're from. Practically every week someone would stop and ask me for directions. Paisas are friendly and they love to talk. If you can talk with them, a whole new world opens up.

When you can handle the basics in Spanish, things get easier. You can acknowledge and reply to greetings, you can ask basic questions. I used to joke that I knew enough Spanish to buy a beer, find the bathroom and get slapped. Now I know more. With a bit of work you can learn the denominations, so you don't have to depend on a cashier to pull the correct amount of money out of the bills you hold out. You can learn to ask if a restaurant has an English menu. You can even learn how to order a hamburger that's not red in the middle.

More importantly, you can talk with the women. Just being able to give a few compliments, and to ask and answer a few questions will improve every encounter and it will open up new opportunities. That cute waitress around the corner from your hotel, the one who always smiles at you, she might be happy to go on a regular date with you. Or she might be happy to come to your room after work for a reasonable fee. Or she might have a friend. The maid who cleans your room might have a daughter, who would be happy to visit. There are thousands of options.

Those doors are out there, just waiting to be opened, but you have to speak the language.

[JjBee62]

Is there a need for a driver to take you around the country?

Is there a list or link to the reliable driver / tour guides around Medellin who can be trusted?

Thanks in advance.

Around the country, or around the city? Around the country, it's best to fly. Tickets are not expensive. If you're really on a budget and have the time, take a bus. Hiring a driver to take you around the country will cost more than flying and take as long as riding the bus.

Getting around the city is easy and cheap by either Taxi or Uber. It's even cheaper to take a bus or the metro. Why pay someone $30-$50 for a $5 ride?

What tours are you interested in? What areas of the city or country? There are plenty of guides, but some are better for certain things and others aren't good for certain things.

[Scamnew]

Is there a need for a driver to take you around the country?

Is there a list or link to the reliable driver / tour guides around Medellin who can be trusted?

Thanks in advance.

[TheCarlAnthony]

I've tried to say this 1 million times! I agree with every single sentence here! The sizzle concept is icing on the cake! People are forgetting that your having sex! Banging beautiful women. I get there is money involved but don't let $17 extra dollars ruin an amazing experience that you obviously couldn't get for free with equal amounts of effort. I see guys that complain about paying 250 k but will pay 200 k. It blows my mind. I get everyone wants to get the best bang for their buck. Pun intended. But remember you are on vacation. Spoil yourself sometimes! Don't be stupid. Just be realistic. If you want to bang her but she is out of your price range then move on. Take a 2nd 3rd or 4th option but just know. You really wanted to bang her. Weigh it on the scale! Is my mental and physical experience with her worth this amount. She is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. Do I pay her say 300 k and remember her for the rest of my life. Or do I pay 7 regular pretty girls 125 k and remember 3 of them. It's all about the experience that you want to give yourself! Remember mongering is one of the most selfish sports to partake in. Sure your "helping" some girl feed her kids but at the end of the day it's about using money to satisfy your "own" sexual needs. When it comes to pleasing yourself. Always go the distance. You'll be way happier at the end of your trips. There's no guarantee the expensive girl will perform better than the cheaper girl or vice versa but the thing I can guarantee is you gave yourself what you will become more in tune with yourself by always spoiling yourself when you have the chance. The money will come and go. You will travel. You will monger. Make it an experience thing rather than a notched on belt thing and you'll enjoy it more. At least I do.

I think what everyone is worried about is that the girl they want won't be available, because someone just sent her some money, or someone took her to Germany. Big deal. Each one of them has 6 cousins, 14 friends and a sister who aren't in Europe, that don't have a WU sugar daddy and are looking for a little bit of money.

Do what makes you happy.

[JjBee62]

Well I feel like the redlight blocks are sort of a hunt. At least a hunt for the one I think is hot. Do a lap or 2 of Vera Cruz then over to Raudal then back to VC.

I'll reply to everyone in one post, starting with Wolf662.

My preferred path was down the alley, down 1 side of Veracruz, down to Raudal, cover both sides, then up to Carrera 53, cruise the bars on both sides, up to Carrera 52 a,. Walk it down to Calle 54, take that back to Raudal, cruise, usually the west side, then back up the other side of Veracruz. But that's just the selection process. I walked with a guy who was hunting in El Centro, but he was hitting up all the women working in the stores and kiosks. He found more than one taker.

Mongerer88:

What they're bemoaning is the loss of the frontier. It's inevitable that the frontier will disappear. There was a time, before my time when Ireland and Australia were the places to go. If the stories are halfway true, all you needed was a US Military ID and some basic manners. Money wasn't required other than to take the girls to dinner. Then there was a time when $5 in the Philippines would get you a woman, a bed and breakfast, $25 would get all the above for a week. Now half the hookers in PI have a PayPal account.

There are probably places in Colombia where you can find real bargains, but it's not Medellin. Medellin is too accessible. There are also, probably, some relatively unknown bargain spots in Europe, especially in some of the former Soviet Republics.

Big Boss Man, I think you've got the right idea. It's not so much hunting as TOFTT. Taking one for the team. It's a valuable service you're providing.

As for your dad's hunting. Nothing wrong with using the tools that are available. It means he probably always comes back with a pheasant. That's what Facebook is. Just another tool.

Combo, I like most of the mongers that I've met. A lot of good guys. Each has their own routine that works for them. I've used all the methods. Facebook appeals to me, because it gives me a better understanding of the girls. It adds depth which is usually not going to be found in the bar.

However, I also prefer to meet the women in a bar. Even better if there's a party going on. I'd rather sit and talk before making a decision.