Medellin Reports

[Wolf662]

This post is directed to expats living in CO or knowledgeable about the subject. It has nothing to do with the theme of this board, sorry. I hesitate to get too personal, but screw it. For those that subscribe to expat boards, I've also asked the same question on another board. Please excuse the repetition.

I'm an American looking to retire in Medellin or possibly Cali or elsewhere, though my experience outside Medellin is very limited. I only mention Cali as I believe the cost of living is less than Medellin and I like warm weather. I'd like to inquire what kind of life I would have living on a small pension of about $2200 monthly. The best I can tell from my visits is that my standard of living would be much lower than it is now.

Not to get into all the gory details, I lost my business and with it, my savings. Hence, I have to rely on my pension. Although I'm a professional and have commanded a good salary, at 67 I find that jobs are much more difficult to come by. I was recently laid off and can't even get an interview. Besides, after over 50 years of working, I'm ready to leave the cold winters here in the northeast and enjoy retired life.

Is a decent apartment in a relatively safe area with enough left over for food, modest entertainment, basic medical (I'm healthy), etc possible in my circumstances? The decision I need to make is whether to struggle to look for work so I can replenish my savings somewhat or take the plunge and retire. Thanks.

There is a thread called: "Living and retirement in Medellin" in the user blogs, lots of good info there:

http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...nt-in-Medellin

Also the Miami Herald recently covered that:

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nat...GB-sHtkev_51Jw

My buddy Steward who is retired in Med, after living at the Hotel Botero for a year got a apt:

It is in Belen La Palma, has a balcony, living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen for $240 a month, utilities included. Says he's surrounded by good neighborhoods, two blocks from an Exito, 10 minutes walk from Los Molinos Mall.

[Mr Enternational]

My thought process to avoid this scenario was find some sort of transportation (in a car seems safer). Maybe asking the cab driver to circle around until I found my diamond. Putting down the window. She walks over. Negotiates. Hope's in then off we go to either my alt or a love motel of my choosing.

Now that is what would be weird to me. When you walk you go at your own pace and can stop and talk to whoever whenever. Turn around and walk back in the same direction. If you are in a car you have to go with the flow of traffic. Then say you pass by and see a chick you like. You tell the taxi to circle back around. By then a guy like me has already walked up and taken her. Then people see the same car stopping and going and circling around and it looks suspicious. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. There are thousands of people everyday walking and doing this and you want to be the only one in a car sticking out like a sore thumb.

[Jooks]

Bicycle! On bike I can give you a perspective of Medellin like no other. Sketchy areas seem not quite as sketchy. We can cover 10 times more ground on bicyle than on foot and you will notice 1000 times more detail than if you were cruising around in a car. I know the city very well. Who wants to ride bikes?

I'm an avid cyclist and gave up my car for a bike. I live just outside NYC. Biking the streets is hazardous most everywhere though. I can't imagine navigating the streets of Medellin on bike, especially not knowing the city well. There doesn't seem to be many bike lanes. And motorists are completely crazy in Medellin as is the case in much of Latin America. It is dangerous enough for a pedestrian. Perhaps when I get there you can show me the way.

[Hasideas Tao]

How do you operate Centro! I have done every single method also! Except Centro! I have a skewed vision of it after watching YouTube videos. Maybe it's me but it seems like the most uncomfortable way of mongering. I imagine walking down some 3rd world looking street. Passing by shady guys and looking like a sore thumb. Then walking up to a group of thirsty unattractive women. Looking at them then walking as they make cat calls at me as I continue down ghetto streets on foot looking for a diamond in the ruff. LOL.

My thought process to avoid this scenario was find some sort of transportation (in a car seems safer). Maybe asking the cab driver to circle around until I found my diamond. Putting down the window. She walks over. Negotiates. Hope's in then off we go to either my alt or a love motel of my choosing.

Mind you, I monger alone so what is the real way of doing this safely and with a bit of dignity LOL. The whole walking the streets just doesn't seem realistic for a foreigner. What's your methods? In detail please.

Bicycle! On bike I can give you a perspective of Medellin like no other. Sketchy areas seem not quite as sketchy. We can cover 10 times more ground on bicyle than on foot and you will notice 1000 times more detail than if you were cruising around in a car. I know the city very well. Who wants to ride bikes?

[Turgid]

.........After they hit their late 20's and the next groups of 10's replace them they've prob had a kid or 2 from the BBFS they have to do for insane amounts of Cartel money they'll go to Dubai or Europe to try to make as much as they can and.............

From the well over 200 chicas I have seen in casas so far this trip very few are in their late 20's. The vast majority are in their early 20's. A few even in their late teens.

[John Gault]

I appreciate all of the recent posts about mongering in El Centro. I'm leaning towards staying in this area for my trip later this year. Is Nutibara a good hotel to stay at? Chica friendly, hassle free? Or, is the best recommendation to use the love motels? I've traveled to San Jose and Sosua, and I've always just brought the girls back to my room at Chica friendly hotels. Are the love motels sketchy, or easy to use? Will the girl just know of a decent one to take me to? My Spanish is basic, but I'm getting better. Studying online. Thanks.

Hotel Nutibara is a grand old hotel that after 6 PM no outside guests are allowed.

[HappyShiva]

This post is directed to expats living in CO or knowledgeable about the subject. It has nothing to do with the theme of this board, sorry. I hesitate to get too personal, but screw it. For those that subscribe to expat boards, I've also asked the same question on another board. Please excuse the repetition.

I'm an American looking to retire in Medellin or possibly Cali or elsewhere, though my experience outside Medellin is very limited. I only mention Cali as I believe the cost of living is less than Medellin and I like warm weather. I'd like to inquire what kind of life I would have living on a small pension of about $2200 monthly. The best I can tell from my visits is that my standard of living would be much lower than it is now.

Not to get into all the gory details, I lost my business and with it, my savings. Hence, I have to rely on my pension. Although I'm a professional and have commanded a good salary, at 67 I find that jobs are much more difficult to come by. I was recently laid off and can't even get an interview. Besides, after over 50 years of working, I'm ready to leave the cold winters here in the northeast and enjoy retired life.

Is a decent apartment in a relatively safe area with enough left over for food, modest entertainment, basic medical (I'm healthy), etc possible in my circumstances? The decision I need to make is whether to struggle to look for work so I can replenish my savings somewhat or take the plunge and retire. Thanks.

Our story is similar and I am also planning to retire in next few years in a warm country full of beauties. Of course, you can live a comfortable life for your monthly pension if you do not monger. Being american, you might find a young colombian as a wife.

[Jooks]

This post is directed to expats living in CO or knowledgeable about the subject. It has nothing to do with the theme of this board, sorry. I hesitate to get too personal, but screw it. For those that subscribe to expat boards, I've also asked the same question on another board. Please excuse the repetition.

I'm an American looking to retire in Medellin or possibly Cali or elsewhere, though my experience outside Medellin is very limited. I only mention Cali as I believe the cost of living is less than Medellin and I like warm weather. I'd like to inquire what kind of life I would have living on a small pension of about $2200 monthly. The best I can tell from my visits is that my standard of living would be much lower than it is now.

Not to get into all the gory details, I lost my business and with it, my savings. Hence, I have to rely on my pension. Although I'm a professional and have commanded a good salary, at 67 I find that jobs are much more difficult to come by. I was recently laid off and can't even get an interview. Besides, after over 50 years of working, I'm ready to leave the cold winters here in the northeast and enjoy retired life.

Is a decent apartment in a relatively safe area with enough left over for food, modest entertainment, basic medical (I'm healthy), etc possible in my circumstances? The decision I need to make is whether to struggle to look for work so I can replenish my savings somewhat or take the plunge and retire. Thanks.

[TadaiMaybe]

Hey guys,

I am arriving in Medellin this week so I am brainstorming for important information as it comes to me.

One concern / question I have is about bringing a girl or girls back to my apartment with me. I have talked to many girls on cupid, so the arrangement requires going somewhere to have fun. I shouldn't have any lobby entry issues for being shaken down for money since I have an apartment rented in El Poblado area, but I have read some stories on occasion about the possibility of "sticky fingers" in my apartment, and even worse, girls that cause problems, especially when you bring more than one girl back. I plan to have more than one threesome during my trip so I am curious what that can involve. My apartment is my private sanctuary of course and these girls are all strangers to me, so I would like to get any and all thoughts on this topic. I speak almost no Spanish, but I do know some basic words. However a translator will be a requirement for me.

Thanks.

If you are going to participate in this type of activity, you must know there's always a risk, whether it is the risk of being robbed, drugged, beaten by thugs, etc. If you want risk free simply don't partake in this hobby because it doesn't exist. Having said that, you can minimize the potential for being a victim. My recommendations: 1) Don't leave your drinks unattended, better to open your own beer and hold it in your hand. Best to not drink so as you're in control and alert at all times. 2) Don't do drugs as you're going to lose control of the situation. 3) keep your valuables and belongings hidden and in a safe place. I split then hide my currency, passport, etc. In multiple places so if one place is discovered and stolen all is not lost. 4) Don't leave the chicas alone and don't let them split from you. All three take a shower together, go to the balcony together, smoke the cigarette outside together, etc. Etc. You always want to be in visual contact with the chicas 4) once inside the apt, lock the door and take out the key so the chics can't let someone in. Most need a key to lock and don't operate with a latch which is ideal 5) if there's a doorman / security, slip them little cash and ask them to call you and check on you before they let the girls leave the building.

[PolloNegro]

I think we need to take a step back from the Narcos and Sicario series. There are lots of '10's' that aren't involved in anything nefarious. The criminal organizations are not efficient enough to grab all of them into some bizarre cartel to arabs ladder system. Most never really retire because unless you work for a multinational or run a successful business you aren't going to earn much in Colombia.

A year ago, I fell in love with the Medellin post for Colombia, because it seemed exciting and the girls seemed incredible. The girls are incredible, Medellin is a beautiful place to find girls and members will do anything do distract other members from finding quality chics. I went to Medellin and hooked up with wolf and he taught me the ropes. I went back 16 more times after that. One day, members find 10's, then they get'them cheap, then the Casas's are the best thing smoking and the truth is its just distraction.

There are only a few members who post worthwhile photos, information and location of Casas and trustworthy girls. Out of respect, if you're not a Cartel member, leave them guys to do their own thing. If your pesos are little, then save more, and then go find you some expensive chics with horrible sex. But let me assure you, no one has better sex than a chic with a hungry child and an impending rent bill, that's why most chics are in Vera Cruz. Look back through my posts and you will see I post hotel rooms, girls, locations. Look through the many posts and you will see Hotel Normandia is girl friendly, clean, old but it is only $16.00/ day.

On a bright note, the Cartel, does not really deal with everyday chicas who work in this profession, these girls talk too much, and it puts the Cartel at risk, so don't worry about banging the Cartel's girl, they wouldn't risk dealing with these loose ends, only mongers like us care about banging these chics and we have no Narco's they can rat on us about, Pollo Negro is out. LOL.

[Wolf662]

Is Nutibara a good hotel to stay at? Chica friendly, hassle free? Or, is the best recommendation to use the love motels? Are the love motels sketchy, or easy to use? Will the girl just know of a decent one to take me to? .

I think but am not sure Nutribara is no guests after 9 pm but I'd email or write them. I stay behind there at the Botero, review in the MED hotel thread, post #925.

I have used the love Hotel Eros in Centro, it was easy and nice, had a steam room and a hot tub in my room. But cab there, sketchy area.

Next time I think I will try the Hotel 3 the Suite, rooms look nice.

This page has a drop down menu with lots of Love Hotels.

https://sexosentido.co/hotel-3d-suit.../habitaciones/

[Talon]

I forgot to mention Tinder is chock full of model profiles, most of which also list their instagram page and tell you to message them there.

[YippieKayay]

Of course everyone has different tastes but I have also heard the Cartel members get the first crack st the hottest girls in Colombia. They get beauty pageant contestants models tv personalities.

These girls will not be available to gringo mongers in their prime. Once they taste the lifestyle and money they go after Arab money next.

I think we need to take a step back from the Narcos and Sicario series. There are lots of '10's' that aren't involved in anything nefarious. The criminal organizations are not efficient enough to grab all of them into some bizarre cartel to arabs ladder system. Most never really retire because unless you work for a multinational or run a successful business you aren't going to earn much in Colombia.

[Talon]

How do I get an instagram model level girl? I've been sending DMs on tinder, facebook, and instagram (skipping Colombian cupid and SA for now) and not really getting any responses from 9's and 10's. I've just been introducing myself as an American tourist who will be visiting and ask if they will show me Medellin. Maybe just messaging the wrong girls, any leads of girls would be appreciated!

In my case it was it was a combination of blind luck and casting a large net, messaging hundreds of girls on facebook. It was only after I slept with them and added their instagram pages did I realize they had 150,000+ followers.

My introductory message has never varied; I'm visiting Colombia and would love to meet them. Short and straight to the point.

[Knowledge]

You left out the Curacao / Aruba / Saint Martin circuit. It's real. What the cartels do or don't do makes no difference to me. What little I know of that world does not appeal to me in any way.

Of course everyone has different tastes but I have also heard the Cartel members get the first crack st the hottest girls in Colombia. They get beauty pageant contestants models tv personalities.

These girls will not be available to gringo mongers in their prime. Once they taste the lifestyle and money they go after Arab money next.

After they hit their late 20's and the next groups of 10's replace them they've prob had a kid or 2 from the BBFS they have to do for insane amounts of Cartel money they'll go to Dubai or Europe to try to make as much as they can and.

That's when you'll see them at the casas or clubs depending on how well they age.

However most guys here including myself would think a colombiana who is an 8 is a 10 in the states which is why we still come back.