Medellin Reports

[Zeos1]

If you don't have another account using the same pictures, I don't think Facebook goes to the trouble of searching the Internet for a match. If, by chance, you have a local friend who has the same friend as you, you will probably be exposed to your friend. They do a cross check and post "People you may know" in the friend's timeline. Do not have another gringo as a friend in your monger account. That is how many people get exposed.

Facebook also connects you if you have two accounts and look at them both from the same IP. That's the simplest way. Then they post pics of "people you may know" back and forth since they know that if there are two FB accounts at the same internet address (and computer) then logically they will know each other. So as far as I know the only way to keep them totally separate would be to never use the same computer and IP. And depending how sophisticated their algorithm is probably never checking in at the same time in the same area even. So no need for them to use facial recognition. Way way simpler than that. If they have any desire to chase that info. In my case they know, I'm sure. They routinely post pics of friends from one account on my other one suggesting that I might know them. I finally did end up with 3 people I believe in common on my 2 FB accounts. I've checked with friends to see if they get random friend suggestions from my "other" FB account, and as far as I know this has not happened. But I don't want it to. That's for sure. One is for family, and old friends. The other I use mostly when travelling. So the hundred or so younger lady friends I have on my travel FB don't mix that well with my family, children, grandchildren, etc. At least I hope they don't get mixed. So far no disasters. But it's high risk to have 2 accounts if you have any sort of dual lifestyle you don't want mixed together.

[Jai887]

Hey guys,

I'm visiting Medellin during thanksgiving weekend. Anyone else going going there next week?

If anyone wants to grab some beer or hit up a bar / club let me know.

[Zeos1]

I agree 100%. It absolutely depends on the newcomer. It also depends on what kind of experience is wanted. Stepping out of our comfort zone to deal with people on equal terms is not for everybody, and neither is bunking with a bunch of gringos and sharing the house girls in between trips to Juan Valdez cafe. There is no wrong or right way to go. It's all about finding what makes you happy.

Agree. In my case I am comfortable with a lot of places that many others are not. No problem with the centro casas and strip clubs (at least the 3 or 4 I've been to). But I never quite got comfortable with partaking in the downtown street scene. I walked it, and looked. Saw some I could have been interested in. But was also aware of too many things that could go badly. And I also agree with a previous poster that from one street to the next things can feel very very different. There are streets that are scary under the bright sun at noon. There are others less than 2 blocks away that I have walked at night and felt reasonably safe. Probably just me. But nothing comparable to the Santa Fe zona de tolerencia in Bogota, where I basically felt safe. That is a smaller area, but basically dedicated to sex. So totally different than the downtown parts of Medellin. And my bet would be that centro Medellin at night. Especially after Metro shuts down. Is way more dangerous. In a zombie world sort of sense.

[Knowledge]

I agree 100%. It absolutely depends on the newcomer. It also depends on what kind of experience is wanted. Stepping out of our comfort zone to deal with people on equal terms is not for everybody, and neither is bunking with a bunch of gringos and sharing the house girls in between trips to Juan Valdez cafe. There is no wrong or right way to go. It's all about finding what makes you happy.

That would depend on the newcomer wouldn't it? Like I said before, it was great for my 23 year old cousin and his best friend their first time. I also took to it like a fish to water and don't want to stay in another place.

If you have never been out of your city, never been around other people, a rich guy who is uncomfortable around poor people and/or street shit, do not speak the language etc, then as with the hobby itself YMMV. But I defintely would not tell people to stay away from downtown if they are new. You do not know what kind of experiences they have had and what they are comfortable with. Hell, if you sent me to the Mansion when I was new I would have been bored to death. There is no one size fits all.

[Mr Enternational]

However, el centro is not a place for a newcomer to have the most satisfying experiences available.

That would depend on the newcomer wouldn't it? Like I said before, it was great for my 23 year old cousin and his best friend their first time. I also took to it like a fish to water and don't want to stay in another place.

If you have never been out of your city, never been around other people, a rich guy who is uncomfortable around poor people and/or street shit, do not speak the language etc, then as with the hobby itself YMMV. But I defintely would not tell people to stay away from downtown if they are new. You do not know what kind of experiences they have had and what they are comfortable with. Hell, if you sent me to the Mansion when I was new I would have been bored to death. There is no one size fits all.

[SpiderRider]

Wow. Incredibly judgmental of the girls as well as their clients hahaha. We all have our good and bad days I suppose.

Perhaps if one were to interview an objective sample "those street girls" some of your presumptions may be true. However, I can tell you that I have spoken to many girls on the streets in Medellin. Avoiding glue sniffers and anyone who looks as if they may have missed a shower on that day, the majority I have spoken to for more than 30 seconds were surprisingly friendly and sharp.

Forgive me, I'm truly fond of all the people and culture of Antioquia and Colombia. Also, I am compassionate towards people in all circumstances. I stand scolded. However, el centro is not a place for a newcomer to have the most satisfying experiences available.

[The Tall Man]

Seriously?? Those street girls are for local minimum wager earners. Brain damaged glue sniffers, psych hospital dropouts, and most desperately hopeless in an urban society. And the rooms are disgusting, its more like breeding in a kennel than any kind of happy fantasy. If you've traveled all the way to Antioquia to do business there. Well. That's remarkably pathetic.

The Tall Man has over 20 years mongering in all parts of the world, I have enjoyed the very high end clubs in europe and russia and guess what? Over the past year plus I have spent considerable time in centro and have found a few real gems that are humble, fun and who rock my world.

JMHO!

The Tall Man.

[SBTiger]

1. Casas, salas de citas. Do not have signs, they look like any nondescript office or apartment. 2. Evenings are the worst time to visit them. Late morning or early afternoon. 3. Gems are not typically found in the well-known, higher profile casas like Energy. They are high volume girls, typically "operadas" (surgically remastered, robotic chicas) Patience, walking shoes, and dig a little deeper. 4. Yes its a spanish speaking society, any travelog book at your local library will say so.

Oh, well, maybe next time (if).

[Black Page]

Dear all,I will be arriving to Medellin next week, late at night. I asked this days ago, but nobody responded: anyone knows if at the MDE airport there is any shop selling SIM cards or recargas, open after 11 pm?

Ok I am here so I can respond my questions, to the benefit of others who are interested to this.

THERE IS a small shop at MDE airport, open 24/24 (so the salesgirl told me), right in front of Juan Valdez at 2nd floor (1st floor with European numbering). They sell also SIM cards and do recargas, but it's not their line of business (not even advertised with a sign).

At 11 pm, I bought a TIGO prepaid SIM card, with 4 G LTE, and I added a data plan for 1 GB 1 week, for only 16 k. There must be some problem, because it connects and works, but since yesterday my MIFI connects only to Edge and with few kbps data speed. Unusable nearly. Today I go to buy a Claro in an official sales point.

About IMEI registration, no issues at all. My devices are all working. The GSM phone was succeffully registered online, the MIFI comes from my operator and works (well, I hope the EDGE problem is not due to this).

[JjBee62]

Fun Lovr, Crypton and Mr Enternational, thanks a lot for your advice! Is the RLD within walking distance of the downtown then? I mean this area below. What's a street reference for that area?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLib1vL08PI

Are the chicas all independents, or do they have pimps? Lots of guys hanging around in those videos, do you have to look out who's around before taking one to a room?.

I didn't watch the whole video, but it begins at the corner behind Iglesia de la Veracruz. Calle 51 at Carrera 53, I believe.

Downtown is a large area. However, every place you want to go is within walking distance. If you don't want to stay downtown, pick a spot in Laureles close to a metro station. You can be downtown in under 10 minutes for under $1.

Most of the casas are downtown, several blocks east and a few blocks north of where the video begins. Walking downtown at night is optional. I did it 3 times a week for a few months without anyone bothering me. However, there were streets I avoided after 8 pm. After that, most of the shopping places are closed or closing.

Most of the streetwalkers are reasonably safe with regards to pimps. If you're looking for curvier ones, try the area around Calle 53 and Carrera 54.

There are plenty of love motels in Colombia. Prices range from about 15 k to 100 k. 15 k gets a bed and a shower. 100 k gets jacuzzi, stripper pole, love chair, sound system, great shower and every accessory you can think of available for a price. They are all over the city, with several downtown.

[Hasideas Tao]

That video starts at Calle 51 and Cra 53. The area from Calle 51 to 53 between Cra 51 and 54 should encompass the complete RLD. Calle 53 is also known as Av DeGrieff. The Veracruz area is Calle 53 from Cra 51 to 52. The RLD is downtown. It is within walking distance to most of the downtown casas.

Almost all the working chicas in Medellin are independents. It a good ideal to survey your surrounding at all times. There should not be a problem taking the chicas to a room because the room is in a hotel, not in someone's house.

There are many love hotels in and around Medellin.

Many Medellin residents have told me to not be downtown after dark. I take their advice and I'm not there walking the streets after dark. There are too many other options to take that risk. There are no reasons that better chicas come out after dark in the downtown area.

Agreed. For the most part. If you are new to an area, the people who hang out there every day will notice you immediately. If you look like a gringo or a tourist, they will assume you have more money in your pocket than anyone else on the block. Especially if you are walking back and forth rubbernecking. IF you do choose to go to an area like that, I suggest taking a seat and plant yourself somewhere in the middle for an hour and you can relax assess and take in the show much more discretely and safely. IMHO a very entertaining experience.

[Hasideas Tao]

Seriously?? Those street girls are for local minimum wager earners. Brain damaged glue sniffers, psych hospital dropouts, and most desperately hopeless in an urban society. And the rooms are disgusting, its more like breeding in a kennel than any kind of happy fantasy. If you've traveled all the way to Antioquia to do business there. Well. That's remarkably pathetic.

Wow. Incredibly judgmental of the girls as well as their clients hahaha. We all have our good and bad days I suppose.

Perhaps if one were to interview an objective sample "those street girls" some of your presumptions may be true. However, I can tell you that I have spoken to many girls on the streets in Medellin. Avoiding glue sniffers and anyone who looks as if they may have missed a shower on that day, the majority I have spoken to for more than 30 seconds were surprisingly friendly and sharp.

[Dccpa]

Doesn't hurt to have a look! Would you say this one at 5.44 sitting on the blue stool looks too bad, to me she looks very presentable and sexy as hell!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPTb953Lsyc

That video is from 2008. Youtubers keep stealing these videos and posting as new.

[Coupe66]

Seriously?? Those street girls are for local minimum wager earners. Brain damaged glue sniffers, psych hospital dropouts, and most desperately hopeless in an urban society

Doesn't hurt to have a look! Would you say this one at 5.44 sitting on the blue stool looks too bad, to me she looks very presentable and sexy as hell!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPTb953Lsyc

[Knowledge]

You did not exaggerate very much. Now, consider this. The 30 K cost is only slightly less than what the casas charge. It's fun to change it up every once in a while, but be sensible and only do it every once in a while.

Seriously?? Those street girls are for local minimum wager earners. Brain damaged glue sniffers, psych hospital dropouts, and most desperately hopeless in an urban society. And the rooms are disgusting, its more like breeding in a kennel than any kind of happy fantasy. If you've traveled all the way to Antioquia to do business there. Well. That's remarkably pathetic.