Medellin Reports

[SlapShot10]

I've been in Mexico for 2 months and will be booking my cheap return flight, soon. I'm reading all the reports of violence, and expect to be on high-alert when out. Thankfully, if there is a lockdown, or severe civil unrest, I will have a penthouse that is built to be enjoyed. I literally would not need to leave. As long as Rappi is functioning, I can hunker down in comfort, and probably invite some friends over for a day or two at a time.

Anyway, Mexico was ok. Puerto Vallarta was much better than Playa del Carmen, as far as expenses, weather, and gringos. I can't wait to get back to Medellin. I was looking at maybe going to CDMX or elsewhere, and continuing to search for apartments in MDE. However, I found the perfect spot, and I'm sick of this heat. It has been really refreshing to not have any restrictions, and only wear a mask for the first two steps into an establishment. I had some great times going out but it can get pricey popping bottles at the high-end places in these tourist spots. Only had a couple 3sums (PV & GDL), but one was a freebie that was fairly memorable. I'm itching to get back to Medellin to return to my jacuzzi party threesome ways! I have used 90 days, thus far, and plan to get a student visa in a couple of months, so I can stay beyond 180 days. Hopefully nothing happens to affect that process, because I am paying up front for my 6.5 month rental that will put me up to right before Christmas.

Anyhow, I'm considering, for the first time, buying a burner phone. I have been lucky enough to never face the headaches that come with getting a phone stolen, or losing it, but I can't even imagine if that were to happen. I don't pay too much attention to the backups, storage, etc. , but I do have to have access to my phone at nearly all times for work purposes. So, I will RTFF, but with all the COVID & politics, who knows how the search will go, and maybe there is updated info available that hasn't been posted.

Info:

I have an iphone with T-Mobile e-SIM from the US & a Colombian physical SIM.

Questions:

1) Which type of burner phone?

2) Is it possible to run the same WhatsApp number on multiple phones?

3) Should I just transfer my Colombian SIM back and forth between the two phones or get a second SIM?

I know all of this information is probably readily available on Google, but I'd rather get a concise response provided by some one that has been in my position or understands it.

[Paulie97]

Was this one of the Facebook group feeds? I think that store guy actually had a little bit of luck on his side, it looks like he missed with his first shot as the guy turned around and how the robber missed with his first two shots at near point blank range, we will never know. For sure this could have gone either way.

If you watch carefully the store clerk looks to touch the thief on the back with his hand thus alerting him, and before any shots were fired.

[Paulie97]

Was this one of the Facebook group feeds? I think that store guy actually had a little bit of luck on his side, it looks like he missed with his first shot as the guy turned around and how the robber missed with his first two shots at near point blank range, we will never know. For sure this could have gone either way.

And everyone take note of the MO. Guy on bike approaches guy on sidewalk first, seemingly asking for directions while partner with gun trails behind on foot, both in helmets naturally.

Travel Advisory 4 = stay away, good advice at this point IMO.

[Knowledge]

La 80 was shut down earlier this afternoon because of a scheduled demonstration. I haven't heard about violence or vandalism. There is a growing public call for an end to blockades and violent protests. It has about run its course. Check your embassy web sites. It's not always the most up to date information but they are rarely inaccurate. I was happy the rain let up early today.

It's difficult right now to give advice to others as to what City to visit in Colombia in the weeks to come. For some like myself, and I've been to Cartagena a few times, and it's a beautiful City, but doesn't fit how I roll, yet for others works well.

As far as the roads to and from the Airport being closed, as I recall the tunnel was shutdown earlier for a while at the onset of the protests but was opend a few weeks ago. The thought of access to the airport being blocked and shutting it down is most definitely a scary thought, but I suspect highly unlikely with Medellin being the second largest City in the Country so the Government would never allow this to happen, yet the ouftall of keeping access to the airport open could be very ugly, perhaps like something out of a war zone in the Middle East.

Up until a week ago, it seemed as though the civil unrest was simmering down, at least in Medellin, yet the madness continues.

COVID is one thing, yet the civil unrest adds a whole new dimension to things.

I have been saying "Fuckitall" a lot lately.

[Mojo Bandit]

https://www.facebook.com/25781686022...9184142423557/

Was this one of the Facebook group feeds? I think that store guy actually had a little bit of luck on his side, it looks like he missed with his first shot as the guy turned around and how the robber missed with his first two shots at near point blank range, we will never know. For sure this could have gone either way.

[Paulie97]

As for getting the vaccine after you have had Covid, many doctors advise against that. They say the antibodies your body produces are more powerful than the vaccine.

What "doctors?" Rand Paul and who else? The overwhelming consensus is that those who have previously had Covid should get vaccinated but will be fine with a single dose.

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2021/03/15/he...m-the-vaccine/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mishaga...h=43d6cd515f85

P.S. Buyer beware when accepting unsourced medical opinions in a monger forum.

[Fun Luvr]

I need some help. I was Covid positive a month ago and had mild symptoms. My understanding is that I would continue to show positive for weeks or months so obtaining a negative test prior to my next trip might be difficult or impossible. I have available a letter or recovery from a health administrator/epidemiologist and with that I guess a scientific expectation that I am not contagious nor susceptible. That's sufficient for travel within the US where a Covid diagnosis might be required. ...

You can enter the US with that letter and a positive test (both within the last 90 days), but I don't think that will do you any good trying to enter Colombia. I think you have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

As for getting the vaccine after you have had Covid, many doctors advise against that. They say the antibodies your body produces are more powerful than the vaccine.

[BlackThought]

Before I made to el centro Medellin a while ago I thought I knew it all by watching few vids. I did same for sosua, Costa Rica, etc. Boy was I wrong. Taking a shot and visiting el centro was the best part of my vacation. Don't get me wrong, I love face dos, I really enjoyed gusto and la isla, being all dressed up in ac, good music, drinks, have pretty ladies dancing on you, it's a dream come true. The fun in centro became addictive in a way, and I mean there were girls that were just as pretty and even more natural. The videos you watch only show like 5% of what really goes on, barely. If you walk around in the right spot you can truly discover some gems. I went nuts. And for 30 k pesos. Are you fuckng serious? When I told some Poblado / parque Lleras dudes about that place they didn't believe me till I showed some of the girls pic, then many of them went next day. My friends back home still cannot believe I can find dimes to fck for $10 usd, I found same in several local casas in Costa Rica and I though I found heaven. In one of them I banged an 8, all natural for like $5 usd, yes recently.

Viva El Centro!!

Thanks for the tip, you're right I'm basing the quality of the el centro chicas solely off several YouTube videos. Whereas gustos and la isla are filled with 8's, would you say the ratio of 8's+ in el centro is on par with those clubs?

[BlackThought]

Maybe for shit and giggles you should visit El Centro. Just look around, you might be surprised by some of the women you see, or like many others be repulsed by what you see, and I'm speaking in terms of besides the women who work there.

Lots of guys have tried to pull the trigger there, but haven't been able to, and it's not a negative reflection on them, it's just how they roll.

Regardless, you should make a visit to the area at least once and check out Botero's sculptures and the Museum.

And who knows, you might even get lucky.

You are right. Can't knock it til I try it. I normally stick with the clubs as that's what I'm used to (FKK sauna clubs). I've done photoprepagos for 50 k and 50 k for a chick from the clock tower in cartagena.

[Mr Enternational]

https://www.facebook.com/25781686022...9184142423557/

That shit is too damn rampant. A lawyer friend in Barranquilla hit me up this morning saying she got her number back. I said what the hell are you talking about. She said she was coming back from doing a divorce in Santa Marta last week and some guys robbed her at gunpoint. Took her keys and purse. My number was in her office and she was able to transfer her old number to a new SIM. Be careful out there.

En Santa Marta la semana pasada fui a hacer un divorcio. Y cuando regresaba me salieron unos tipos con arma me quitaron las llaves mi bolso... Pues le entregue todo. Más vale mi vida. Hasta ahora recupere este cel. Y su numero fui a la empresa

[Surfer500]

A doctor's note that says you recovered during the past 90 days gets you in if I'm not mistaken. Confirm with your airline and migracion. Gov. Co.

Good advice as always, the airlines will be on top of this for sure as to what is required, and with so many people being infected and recovered, there has to be a mechanism in place, just like in the USA with a Doctors note.

[JjBee62]

It's difficult right now to give advice to others as to what City to visit in Colombia in the weeks to come. For some like myself, and I've been to Cartagena a few times, and it's a beautiful City, but doesn't fit how I roll, yet for others works well.

As far as the roads to and from the Airport being closed, as I recall the tunnel was shutdown earlier for a while at the onset of the protests but was opend a few weeks ago. The thought of access to the airport being blocked and shutting it down is most definitely a scary thought, but I suspect highly unlikely with Medellin being the second largest City in the Country so the Government would never allow this to happen, yet the ouftall of keeping access to the airport open could be very ugly, perhaps like something out of a war zone in the Middle East.

Up until a week ago, it seemed as though the civil unrest was simmering down, at least in Medellin, yet the madness continues.

COVID is one thing, yet the civil unrest adds a whole new dimension to things.

I have been saying "Fuckitall" a lot lately.

I was chatting with my old roommate last night, asking questions for my upcoming trip. She no longer lives in Colombia, but her family is still in Bogota and she still has friends in Medellin. Her advice to me was avoid the main cities because of the potential to be caught up in the violence.

I'm spending some time playing tourist this time, flying in and out of Bogota and driving to Medellin with some stops for scenic detours. I'll probably stay in Envigado or San Antonio de Prado to keep myself out of the excitement.

[Paulie97]

We have different tastes and budgets, spending 30 k vs 300 k doesn't make or break me.

Just for the record you have no clue what my budget is. Aside from the pandemic I'm in Nice, France every fall. That requires a budget, both for lodging and food and for the Russians and Ukrainians working out of apartments. BTW anyone interested in the scene there can PM me. I just see no reason to pay five to ten times as much for the same Medellin barrio girls in clip joints like La Isla and Gusto. You find girls just as hot in the Centro casas and strip clubs. I don't do the street scene. But if this viewpoint offends you then that's okay, as it may prove useful to others that come here to read.

[Nounce]

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[Haokool]

Indeed!

The rule is simple, clear, and concise. Negative PCR test taken within 96 hours required for entry.
Who would read your letter anyway? The people at immigration that check the document do not speak English. They know to look for 4 things. Name, Date, PCR, Negative.

So easy to find perfect answers in 30 seconds or less. But some most come to ISG self made experts & gurus for answers.

Colombia. Level 4: Do Not Travel.

https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...-advisory.html