Medellin Reports

[SpiderRider]

Believing white sneakers make you a target is ridiculous. This one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard. Only Trump has you beat. I see if you said do not wear expensive items then your dick ass would make sense LOL. Shorts are worn in the gyms, tennis courts, parks, riding bicycles. Places of fitness. So you could be coming from any of these events. Colombia is a very health conscious country. Theres many mongering spots other than sleezy botero, where people are as equal in status. United states fashion is one of the most mimicked in foreign countries since cable and social media. So colombians, especially young Colombians wear very similar attire, accessories. Again better you say do not wear flashy, expensive, or appearingly expensive items. But shorts, flip flops, white sneakers, target. How they say it on espn. Cmon!

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[MaddTraveler]

If you're a foreigner in shorts, esp. With white sneakers, (excuse me "athletic shoes") or flip-flops, you look like "a dick" period. You stand out, maybe you don't care, but you do. Easily identifiable to pan-handlers, pick-pockets, sharks, unsolicited "touts" and "guides" , locals who dislike foreigners.. etc. It screams "I'm here on vacation or a pension with money to burn" "I'm clueless about what's gong on around me'" "I have no support network". "I probably can't go to the police for much because I don't speak the language and they don't give shit about foreigners' problems anyway. "

Colombians can wear what ever they want, they are Colombians, they don't have to make an effort to 'fit-in'.. they're already in.

Peace.

This quote above ain't mine but it is true, sorry I'm with spider here and showing a little support LOL. I have been to many Latin American countries and it is true. You do stand out like an idiot-gringo when you wear bright stuff life shorts with white / bright colored sneakers LOL. Or wearing your American flag tees or apparels. There is a way to "blend-in" so to speak when you visit a foreign country, or some just do it for safety reason, respect, etc. Especially where there's a lot of pick pocket and poor people, you may find it useful. Of course they'll spot you, white or black, heck even a Puerto Rican look can be spotted. The point Spider is making is basically to try not to stand out too much and reduce the attention on you as much as possible.

I have read other board members criticizing foreigners wearing shorts or slacks trying to get into bars / clubs and they're pissed when turned away at the door in Dominican rep and other spots. I do agree with those clubs when they do that. Yes you are on vacation, but you can show a bit of decency and respect and dress up properly. Everyone has dress pants and dress shoes on, and you're trying to get in with flip flops and shorts, fck out of here. And yes Latin Americans incl the Caribbean dress way better than typical Americans. They may copy our celebrities and fashion trends, but they are more fit (we all know usa is the fattest country), they look better and dress better. Your money isn't a universal passport to get away with everything. Far from it. It buys pussy and some attention but that's it. They don't want your Spoiled American fat arse and your damn bright shorts LOL.

[Kazeu]

As a newbie I was forewarn ahead of my travel not to wear shorts so I did not bring any. Staying 4 months in Lauereles I was so pissed to see people wearing shorts every where. So I disagree with this stigma of wearing shorts. I also noticed many exaggerations and overhype of things. But admit some advises and suggestions were on point. I heard many disparities about excessive charge from yello cabs and how uber is so much cheaper and safer. After computation $1 difference. Can you believe cheepy blakman was like what's the fuss. It very well could be safer. But I felt very safe. No harm done Colombia. Just another on ground perspective.

Slapfugitive LOL. Keeping me posted on LA 70. I did not get to enjoy the chicas and bars because of pandemic.

The shorts thing is also typical in more conservative asian countries as well. Southeast asia: Thailand, Cambodia, vietnam, malaysia. You'll see that most people wear shorts around during the day even though temps are through the roof. Part of it is culture another part may be that most people are working during the day and most jobs do not allow shorts. Regardless, if you're trying to fit in you do as the locals do. But maybe you're a bright white caucasian dude in asia, then fuck it, there's no way you're not standing out in anyways. Wear all the shorts you want. In Colombia, if the situation requires that you blend in, you should wear long pants. You can even wear sneakers with pants. I would advise against flip flops.

In you're specific case, maybe you could have just bought some shorts when you got there? Once you realized that everyone else was wearing shorts? Maybe laureles is different since I was last there, but I don't remember seeing too many bare male legs in the area.

Yea I agree, uber isn't significantly cheaper than the yellow cabs in medellin, but I say it is safer. Being that your ride is registered somewhere, at least there is a record of your location and who you were with before you "disappeared". Also paying is simpler, no need to carry cash and less confusing. Specifically in Bogota, the meters are fucking wierd and don't display the cash amount.

[Kazeu]

Its not the sneakers, its being a foreigner that makes you a target. And to be frank its pretty easy to spot the foreigners, part of which is because of what spiderrider is talking about. Dressing out of culture. Sure you go to the gym or you're on the way there, you wear shorts along with your athletic gear. It all makes sense. But many guys go around wearing sneakers and shorts that are definitely not for athletics.

My foreigners can't pull off the style your talking about, so its best they just try not to stand out.

One thing I've noticed is that you rarely see people wear shorts when they go for a night out. It could bee hot as fuck, but most guys will always wear long pants. This rule does not apply to women. But I suspect most people here are men.

Believing white sneakers make you a target is ridiculous. This one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard. Only Trump has you beat. I see if you said do not wear expensive items then your dick ass would make sense LOL. Shorts are worn in the gyms, tennis courts, parks, riding bicycles. Places of fitness. So you could be coming from any of these events. Colombia is a very health conscious country. Theres many mongering spots other than sleezy botero, where people are as equal in status. United states fashion is one of the most mimicked in foreign countries since cable and social media. So colombians, especially young Colombians wear very similar attire, accessories. Again better you say do not wear flashy, expensive, or appearingly expensive items. But shorts, flip flops, white sneakers, target. How they say it on espn. Cmon!

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[Just Incognito]

This is the post we all have been waiting for since March; I'm honored to be the one who delivers it. As of 9/19/2020 10:10 pm Medellin local time, I've successfully crossed the holy border of Colombia. No special visa needed, just a negative COVID test (PCR) and undeterred perseverance.

Despite the infinite vastness of the cosmo and the immense loneliness of earth in the universe, this reunification with my long-separated lover managed to bring inexplicable and irresistible joy and happiness to me. I will not forget this moment for as long as I live.

P.S. They took your temperature and controlled the number of person can be in the immigration line, I recommend after you land try to walk fast so you can be in the first wave.

I admit I was wrong. Congrats! I am surprised and we will see how long it stays open. Enjoy. We are all envious. Stay safe! Covid is for real.

[Paulie97]

Believing white sneakers make you a target is ridiculous. This one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard. Only Trump has you beat.

He obviously struck a nerve with you so you took his words out of context then dragged in Trump which has nothing to do with anything. He's talking about the whole doofus foreigner uniform, the shorts, the big belly, the white shoes with white socks, etc. Though white socks with sandals take it to a new plane in the monger moron stratosphere. He wasn't speaking of the shoe color as a stand alone. Granted it is tough for many of us to blend in, but why make yourself a screaming target? Of course ultimately everyone is going to do what they want to while having their justifications for doing so. So as always, we will have stupidity around us. As the world turns.

[Paulie97]

If you're a foreigner in shorts, esp. With white sneakers, (excuse me "athletic shoes") or flip-flops, you look like "a dick" period. You stand out, maybe you don't care, but you do. Easily identifiable to pan-handlers, pick-pockets, sharks, unsolicited "touts" and "guides" , locals who dislike foreigners.. etc. It screams "I'm here on vacation or a pension with money to burn" "I'm clueless about what's gong on around me'" "I have no support network". "I probably can't go to the police for much because I don't speak the language and they don't give shit about foreigners' problems anyway. "

Colombians can wear what ever they want, they are Colombians, they don't have to make an effort to 'fit-in'.. they're already in.

Peace.

There's a substantial amount of misinformation in forums such as this. Thanks for correcting it.

[Blakman]

Believing white sneakers make you a target is ridiculous. This one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard. Only Trump has you beat. I see if you said do not wear expensive items then your dick ass would make sense LOL. Shorts are worn in the gyms, tennis courts, parks, riding bicycles. Places of fitness. So you could be coming from any of these events. Colombia is a very health conscious country. Theres many mongering spots other than sleezy botero, where people are as equal in status. United states fashion is one of the most mimicked in foreign countries since cable and social media. So colombians, especially young Colombians wear very similar attire, accessories. Again better you say do not wear flashy, expensive, or appearingly expensive items. But shorts, flip flops, white sneakers, target. How they say it on espn. Cmon!

If you're a foreigner in shorts, esp. With white sneakers, (excuse me "athletic shoes") or flip-flops, you look like "a dick" period. You stand out, maybe you don't care, but you do. Easily identifiable to pan-handlers, pick-pockets, sharks, unsolicited "touts" and "guides" , locals who dislike foreigners.. etc. It screams "I'm here on vacation or a pension with money to burn" "I'm clueless about what's gong on around me'" "I have no support network". "I probably can't go to the police for much because I don't speak the language and they don't give shit about foreigners' problems anyway. "

Colombians can wear what ever they want, they are Colombians, they don't have to make an effort to 'fit-in'.. they're already in.

Peace.

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[Combo]

There is a way to wear shorts, sneakers and ballcaps and another way. If I am a gringo, wearing in that way I stand up as a tourist, regardless there are Colombians who can wear same items.

Personally, I suggest to dress as the average most common person in the street, which is not with shorts and flip-flops, and to aim at being as much as possible invisible. Based on all your posts, I know you never tried to blend in and be invisible, but what worked for you it may not necessarily work for anyone. I did a lot of things in Medellin which I would not recommend to the average BM here, and yes I enjoyed all of them.

I would never wear flip-flops outside of my hotel / apartment. What if you need to run?

I've worn shorts plenty of times in MDE, but only during the day, and only when in more touristy areas. Yes it's become more common to see Colombians wearing shorts, but not at nighttime and not in el Centro.

[DcGamer69]

Anyone with recent boots on ground know if ayenda botero aka hotel btero has not shutdown? It's the hotel behind nutibarra across from yakusas, recently whatsappd the # that sent me reservation nfo last time & service person replied noting Ayenda is no longer carrying hotel btero in their Ayenda ownership, so concerned the very reliable great ground0 hotel changed ownership or closed, I see booking dot com & other sites show data not known unlike last March, would be bummed finding it closed if arriving next few months so to prepare, info appreciated. Are most of the centro decent hotels closed besides the short time motels?

Planning trip for reopening, not sure if October being wettest month in Medellin means if street action will be getting rained out, I went my 1st time this March 12-19 before the 23rd when lockdown began, trip posted here July where I reported 32 chicas /7 d, also have been researching GDL mx, looks very promising with the strip clubs open, esteticas (casas), sw and on fire escort scene, not that higher than mde peso wise & chica quality seems high considered best in mx, learned quite bit but it has made me not consider Tijuana anymore, it's either Medellin or GDL from RTFF, even considering both before year ends.

Shout out to Tallman & the on ground reports, anyone with info on what to expect October weather, rain & knows if hotels are sparse right now, much appreciated, looking fwd to provide future reports like my last 2 , mde and Tijuana. -dcg69.

[Black Page]

I dispelled that myth about 5 years ago. I went around Medellin taking pictures of locals with shorts, sneakers, and ballcaps on and posted them here.

There is a way to wear shorts, sneakers and ballcaps and another way. If I am a gringo, wearing in that way I stand up as a tourist, regardless there are Colombians who can wear same items.

Personally, I suggest to dress as the average most common person in the street, which is not with shorts and flip-flops, and to aim at being as much as possible invisible. Based on all your posts, I know you never tried to blend in and be invisible, but what worked for you it may not necessarily work for anyone. I did a lot of things in Medellin which I would not recommend to the average BM here, and yes I enjoyed all of them.

[MMHikeus]

This is the post we all have been waiting for since March; I'm honored to be the one who delivers it. As of 9/19/2020 10:10 pm Medellin local time, I've successfully crossed the holy border of Colombia. No special visa needed, just a negative COVID test (PCR) and undeterred perseverance.

Despite the infinite vastness of the cosmo and the immense loneliness of earth in the universe, this reunification with my long-separated lover managed to bring inexplicable and irresistible joy and happiness to me. I will not forget this moment for as long as I live.

P.S. They took your temperature and controlled the number of person can be in the immigration line, I recommend after you land try to walk fast so you can be in the first wave.

Congratulations SJobs, you made it with sheer persistence. Enjoy your stay in the promised land and stay safe. Post the deets.

[PussyRiot]

I will not forget this moment for as long as I live.

Bravo, SJobs.

[SpiderRider]

You know you can not tell these baord members nothing. I dispelled that myth about 5 years ago. I went around Medellin taking pictures of locals with shorts, sneakers, and ballcaps on and posted them here. Boils down to people are observing their dress code from people they see working throughout the day instead of those at leisure.

If you're a foreigner in shorts, esp. With white sneakers, (excuse me "athletic shoes") or flip-flops, you look like "a dick" period. You stand out, maybe you don't care, but you do. Easily identifiable to pan-handlers, pick-pockets, sharks, unsolicited "touts" and "guides" , locals who dislike foreigners.. etc. It screams "I'm here on vacation or a pension with money to burn" "I'm clueless about what's gong on around me'" "I have no support network". "I probably can't go to the police for much because I don't speak the language and they don't give shit about foreigners' problems anyway. "

Colombians can wear what ever they want, they are Colombians, they don't have to make an effort to 'fit-in'.. they're already in.

Peace.

[SpiderRider]

OPEN.

New Life.

Aiffe.

Cuba.

Dulce Companias.

Amigas Sexxy.

Traviesas.

Paris.

APPARENTLY GONE.

Akami.

Sarah's.

Barcelona.

List obviously incomplete.

Thank you. A useful post for once.