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02-25-21 00:48 #44352Senior Member

Posts: 1887Well if this is true, their (likely) Latin appearance and Spanish language ability didn't help them. They were a juicy target and I don't know what they could have done differently, other than I guess have a reservation ahead of time. FWIW I've stood outside a non-doorman building with my luggage waiting to get the keys. There are some situations you just can't avoid. And any of us could be a target heading in from the airport as we generally have full luggage.
Originally Posted by LuckyNuts
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Regarding fighting back, you guys are crazy. Bullets can take down a 900 pound grizzly. They sure as hell will take down any human being.
I have run from danger both in Rio and in Medellin. But my instinct wouldn't be to run if I had all my luggage with me. And these guys really had nowhere to run.
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02-25-21 00:23 #44351Senior Member

Posts: 188REF: Medellin Trip report
Jay cool report.
I thought Gusto beauty was a great level above la Isla but since I like the strip club scene I enjoyed going to La Isla and see the sexy dances.
I too danced at Gusto's and did find quite a few pretty girls to dance with and enjoyed myself in the safe surroundings.
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02-24-21 23:52 #44350Senior Member

Posts: 658My two pesos on where to stay
Don't stay at Blux if you're hoping to bring chicas to your apartment. They were guest friendly until a few months ago but not latley. Unless there's been a very recent policy change I'm unaware of yet.
Originally Posted by Thanos17
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Don't stay in Bello on your first visit. Hell I won't stay in Bello on my 50th visit LOL.
I'd reccommend splitting your stay between the two "gringo areas of Laureles and Poblado" as you call them LOL. There's a reason they are the gringo areas, there are fewer poor guys around wanting to rob you.
About a month ago I posted many of the chica friendly lodging options available in these areas. So look for that post if you want some decent options.
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02-24-21 23:16 #44349Senior Member

Posts: 658My info is that the victims were from Puerto Rico. They were spotted at the airport with their gold chains and followed to Energy. Came without a reservation and were standing there trying to make a booking online so they were not allowed into the building without a reservation. In addtional to the motorcycle there was another guy parked out front there in a car working with them. He has been arrested. They are still looking for the other two guys.
Originally Posted by SlapShot10
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02-24-21 23:08 #44348Senior Member

Posts: 3946Well
Just don't go out like this dood.
Originally Posted by VsebudetNY
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lIunFoBzHM
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02-24-21 21:33 #44347Senior Member

Posts: 107I wouldn't do it: you can easily get couple bullets in return.
Originally Posted by Nounce
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02-24-21 21:30 #44346Senior Member

Posts: 3374Even if Bello is safe, because it is far away from everything for the first timer, you won't want to stay there. RR has friends there so his situation is different.
Originally Posted by Thanos17
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One thing to keep in mind is when you are outside, anywhere in the world, focus on your surrounding, not your phone. At least you have an opportunity to escape earlier.
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02-24-21 21:24 #44345Senior Member

Posts: 3374I am not saying I would do it but I think someone with cooler head and experience could give these two a lesson.
Originally Posted by TheTallMan
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Instead of throwing and hand stuff to the robbers, I am wondering what would be the consequence if I drop everything, money, phone, whatever on the ground in a calm manner and let them pick it up. They robbers did not even touch their backpacks and luggages.
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02-24-21 20:53 #44344Senior Member

Posts: 166Energy Robbery
Interesting. Indeed it could be that.
Originally Posted by SlapShot10
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My first thought was the thieves monitor taxis arriving to Energy and other higher end buildings in Poblado. As you said, such hick ups do often happen. I waited to be let in more than once not because the porter wasn't there, but because the porter needed some kind of doc from the host. I guess the best thing to do is to hang close to the porteria or better have your taxi drive inside with all your shit if that is an option.
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02-24-21 20:15 #44343Senior Member

Posts: 18164You have definitely lost your religion with that one.
Originally Posted by Osteoknot
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02-24-21 19:13 #44342Senior Member

Posts: 361Energy Robbery
So, the story goes.
2 Puerto Rican New Yorkers, just arriving from MDE. Not sure why they were lingering, outside, but maybe sending messages to their landlord about check-in. I stayed at Energy, once, and like any building, there were times when the portero was taking a piss, back in the office, not paying attention, etc.
I've got to imagine this was a setup by their airport taxi. So, take that how you will. They definitely had the gringo costumes on, though. That's why you wear a curved bill. To see fast-approaching ladrones! Of course, I don't expect a measly-paid portero to come running out and take one in the chest, but it's strange as to why they even paused outside the entrance.
I think we've all seen plenty of guys that come from the same cookie cutter, and have been lucky enough to not have this happen. I can't remember the last time I wore a watch in Medellin, something I would do daily in the US; and a watch has an actual function, unlike a big fucking necklace.
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02-24-21 18:53 #44341Senior Member

Posts: 2379I had mine at the airport MDE, 80 k for antigen test. Walk-in, very efficient. Forty minutes for result, after which I went inside and bought ticket for the next flight for Bogota.
Originally Posted by FunLuvr
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02-24-21 18:12 #44340Senior Member

Posts: 166I guess Flame is a Venezuelan. Did you pick her up in Centro?
Originally Posted by Osteoknot
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02-24-21 17:43 #44339Senior Member

Posts: 1158Covid-19 testing in Medellin
I went to Cendiatra (https://cendiatra.com/) this morning to get the antigen test for returning to the US. I went to the clinic in Laureles, Cra 80 #44B-91, no appointment. They also have a clinic in Aguacatala (downtown), Cra 47C #105-04. The cost is 50 mil. I arrived at 8 am, and was finished at 8:20. They gave me the option to wait for the result or have it emailed. I chose email. The result was in my mailbox at 9:03 am. The swab test was more uncomfortable than what I got in Florida, but bearable. Overall, it was a good experience. They were very tolerate with my lack of Spanish.
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02-24-21 17:13 #44338Senior Member

Posts: 81I had a long reply typed up but lost it due to system maintence LOL.
The long and short. Don't stay in Bello! Read the forum as much as you can and no dar papaya.
Originally Posted by Thanos17
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