Medellin Reports

**JohnnyO** · 02-14-21 23:01

Guys I need some advice. 3 weeks was really nothing for me in Medellin. I enjoyed every minute of it and didn't even get to do one night in Parque Lleras. I'm going to do 2-3 months at least, in April to really get time to explore everything Medellin and beyond. Ill also be taking some Spanish lessons.

Can someone advise on longer term accommodation because I don't think airbnb will be financially practical for a few months and I certainly wouldn't stay in a hotel room.

How easy is it for a gringo to find a reasonably priced apartment in somewhere like Laureles for $800 - $1000 or would I need a bigger budget. Is there a minimum rental term like 3 months or 6 months? Is it best to rent an airbnb for the first week and then look when I'm on the ground or are there sites online I can check before travelling. I do have one contact in Laureles but would like some options.

Any advice appreciated or perhaps you know someone that's renting?

**Surfer500** · 02-14-21 22:48

Originally Posted by MojoBandit [View Original Post]

but then again no place in Medellin is guaranteed to be safe, those assholes that ride around in pairs on motorcycles and one jumps off the back with a gun or knife and robs you have been reported in every neighborhood. This is not terribly often but it gets reported in every neighborhood. One suggestion I have read on here that makes the best sense to me is to carry a dummy phone (an old phone that does not have to work) and a dummy wallet with like 100 k and some bullshit business cards in it. These guys seem to hit fast and then try to flee the scene quickly so they are not going to check the function of the phone etc.

Yes while I was with one of my Chicas about a year aso she got jacked by pair on a Motorcycle at gunpoint and they didn't mess with me, and if they had pointed the gun at my head and had gone thru my pockets I would of been out an expensive I phone and totally hosed. These things happen so fast they just take everything versus trying to sort thru everything, so I am of the mindset to just be prepared to lose everything. Hence my I phone and credit cards stay locked up, I have a Colombian burner phone, and just enough cash for the days activities. When I need cash from ATM's I venture out very carefully with them, get the cash, and immediately return and lock the cards up. The I phone I have is my lifeline to the USA so it stays locked up. And not only do the rateros on motorcycles rob everyone, thieves at times get on buses, and rob the riders. So nobody should just think it's gringos getting jacked. Moral of the story, don't venture out with anything that would be difficult to replace. And when I hear stories of guys getting jacked of things of value, I don't have much sympathy for them.

**Mojo Bandit** · 02-14-21 22:15

Originally Posted by FrenchFeel23 [View Original Post]

As a gringo, should I stay away from el centro all together.

Have you been to la 33? If so, would you recommend that area?

I do not have any direct experience with La 33 but I have researched it a little and other BMs have commented about it before. It obviously depends on what you are going for. La 33 is not a place to go looking for prostitutes for sure. It is probably not even a gringo would go hoping to pick up a non-pro because the culture is different in Colombia and the girls go out to hang out with their friends and not meet guys, the meeting of girls and guys is done in a different way there, usually through friends etc, though I am sure that there are also more spontaneous ways like getting a girls number you see at the gym or the mall etc. But in general they do not go out to the restaurants and clubs to meet guys.

La 33 , like La 70 is a place where locals go to dine, drink and dance. With a spattering of a few tourist who want to get a true local vibe. It is a good place to see plenty of eye candy but unless you are at least conversational in Spanish you are not going to mix in very well. La 33 nor La 70 are as gritty as El Centro but then again no place in Medellin is guaranteed to be safe, those assholes that ride around in pairs on motorcycles and one jumps off the back with a gun or knife and robs you have been reported in every neighborhood. This is not terribly often but it gets reported in every neighborhood. One suggestion I have read on here that makes the best sense to me is to carry a dummy phone (an old phone that does not have to work) and a dummy wallet with like 100 k and some bullshit business cards in it. These guys seem to hit fast and then try to flee the scene quickly so they are not going to check the function of the phone etc.

**Sangnyc21** · 02-14-21 21:19

Originally Posted by Mateocast98 [View Original Post]

I've been lingering here since 2019, I come twice a year. I've noticed that the quality of girls at parque Lleras is down. Even the girls at Gustos and Lleras park is low, most are unattractive, a few are cute, but at max I see 3-4 girls a night where I'm like wow. At Gustos last night I saw maybe one girl and a backup that I might consider taking home, but they were both busy with other clients. At Lleras park bar, there was 1 but again busy. Obviously it's preference, but has anyone noticed something similar. The park it self had very low quality girls.

A lot of the hot girls are traveling to other countries and the hot fb girls are getting over paid.

Just an observation on what I'm seeing rn.

**Sangnyc21** · 02-14-21 21:17

Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]

Is La Isla still 300 K on site?

Yes 300 k on site. To pull its 180 mil to house and girl will start at 300 usd. LOL. Not worth it either way.

On site most likely will be very basic. I'm sure 2-300 usd can get you BBBJ anal etc.

**JohnnyWalker55** · 02-14-21 18:37

Originally Posted by FrenchFeel23 [View Original Post]

As a gringo, should I stay away from el centro all together.

Have you been to la 33? If so, would you recommend that area?

Never been to la 33, don't know what that is tbh.

Like knowledge says, there's all kinds of gringos. I've never had a problem, I look ethnic, but born in the states. At night after 8 pm I stay away as all the junkies get rabid for their fix, but during the day it's not too bad if you're used to ethnic parts of big cities like LA or NYC.
Best bet is to walk around and see for yourself if you feel comfortable. If not, just stick to the casas.

**Knowledge** · 02-14-21 17:55

There are all kinds of gringos.

Originally Posted by FrenchFeel23 [View Original Post]

As a gringo, should I stay away from el centro all together.

Have you been to la 33? If so, would you recommend that area?

**Knowledge** · 02-14-21 17:43

Let me guess, the Lleras / Gustos prices have not gone down?

I can confirm meanwhile, the Centro scene is unchanged in recent years. Disclaimer: these are the views of a Centro rat.

Originally Posted by Mateocast98 [View Original Post]

I've been lingering here since 2019, I come twice a year. I've noticed that the quality of girls at parque Lleras is down. Even the girls at Gustos and Lleras park is low, most are unattractive, a few are cute, but at max I see 3-4 girls a night where I'm like wow. At Gustos last night I saw maybe one girl and a backup that I might consider taking home, but they were both busy with other clients. At Lleras park bar, there was 1 but again busy. Obviously it's preference, but has anyone noticed something similar. The park it self had very low quality girls.

**MateoCast98** · 02-14-21 16:59

I've been lingering here since 2019, I come twice a year. I've noticed that the quality of girls at parque Lleras is down. Even the girls at Gustos and Lleras park is low, most are unattractive, a few are cute, but at max I see 3-4 girls a night where I'm like wow. At Gustos last night I saw maybe one girl and a backup that I might consider taking home, but they were both busy with other clients. At Lleras park bar, there was 1 but again busy. Obviously it's preference, but has anyone noticed something similar. The park it self had very low quality girls.

**Shamester** · 02-14-21 16:03

Originally Posted by IamLookin [View Original Post]

Let's first be clear, both robberies were done by men disguised as police and is under active investigation. Poblado is a big tourist and business section not just in Medellin but all of Colombia. There are many foreigners with their families living there. One only has to walk on a Sunday to see expat families either walking, biking or roller skating when they close traffic on Sunday mornings. It has some very good high end restaurants and bars and no I am not referring to the prostitution park known as Parque Lleras. There is no way Poblado can be compared to ElCentro. Or to even insinuate el Centro is just as safe or safer. El Centro is not for everyone. It takes a certain type of monger to enjoy that style.

This must be an inside job. Maybe someone working at the hotel or a chica that was invited to the room saw high priced items carelessly displayed.

After seeing the items, whoever notified criminal friends and devised a plan to steal the goods. The front desk personnel may also be part of the plot and shares in the heist.

**IamLookin** · 02-14-21 15:46

Let's first be clear, both robberies were done by men disguised as police and is under active investigation. Poblado is a big tourist and business section not just in Medellin but all of Colombia. There are many foreigners with their families living there. One only has to walk on a Sunday to see expat families either walking, biking or roller skating when they close traffic on Sunday mornings. It has some very good high end restaurants and bars and no I am not referring to the prostitution park known as Parque Lleras. There is no way Poblado can be compared to ElCentro. Or to even insinuate el Centro is just as safe or safer. El Centro is not for everyone. It takes a certain type of monger to enjoy that style

Originally Posted by Combo [View Original Post]

Wow. Second time in a week.

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**IamLookin** · 02-14-21 15:39

Let's first be clear, both robberies were done by men disguised as police and is under active investigation. Poblado is a big tourist and business section not just in Medellin but all of Colombia. There are many foreigners with their families living there. One only has to walk on a Sunday to see expat families either walking, biking or roller skating when they close traffic on Sunday mornings. It has some very good high end restaurants and bars and no I am not referring to the prostitution park known as Parque Lleras. There is no way Poblado can be compared to ElCentro. Or to even insinuate el Centro is just as safe or safer. El Centro is not for everyone. It takes a certain type of monger to enjoy that style

Originally Posted by Combo [View Original Post]

Wow. Second time in a week.

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**Osteoknot** · 02-14-21 15:24

Originally Posted by TheTallMan [View Original Post]

Forest said it best "stupid is as stupid does", these wacko's come into town flashing cash and iphones and jewelry and think and act like they are rock stars, weekend warriors trying to impress the putas, what a joke, like the saying is Dar Papaya, you get what you deserve.

The Tall Man.

Classic Comeuppance.

Fotos from 2 am, chicas getting ready for night out, I stayed home, too tired after 36 hours straight no sleep. What I thought might happen did happen when they came back at 2 am drunk and high, woke me up for lots of sex.

**Osteoknot** · 02-14-21 11:25

Originally Posted by TheTallMan [View Original Post]

Forest said it best "stupid is as stupid does", these wacko's come into town flashing cash and iphones and jewelry and think and act like they are rock stars, weekend warriors trying to impress the putas, what a joke, like the saying is Dar Papaya, you get what you deserve.

The Tall Man.

Classic Comeuppance.

Foto now chicas in bed wearing my shirts.