Medellin Reports

**Osteoknot** · 06-23-21 20:45

Originally Posted by JustTK [View Original Post]

Yes, that's right. Was meaning book for dbl occupancy. Thanks for the reply. I don't really care if its Hotel Nutibara or another TBH. I have seen Nutibara in Booking.com and it looks nice from the exterior that's all. But any reasonable hotel would be great. I just don't fancy staying in a shorttime room or a hotel that feels like a "Carcel".

The AC is ice cold, the rooms are huge, and the king size beds are firm. And you are across the street from Botero Park and Ground Zero, at one of the safer spots (traffic wise) to cross that street.

My "go to" ATM is on the ground floor in Nutibara, tucked away a little, ask the front desk where it is.

And the BBQ rib and hamburger place on the ground floor with a separate street entrance from the back of the hotel has good but pricey food by MDE standards, and is a good cut-thru to know, will save you from walking around the entire building. There is also a restaurant on the ground floor that specializes in Peruvian food which is surprisingly rare in Colombia, that I recommend, and a better value than the BBQ place.

Finally, you are on the right booking site for hotels in Colombia, IMO.

**Surfer500** · 06-23-21 18:15

Originally Posted by BlackPage [View Original Post]

Only one tequila is worse, for price-to-quality ratio: Patron. At least, Jose Cuervo is cheap.

(but if you find a "Reserva de la Familia" you discover that Jose Cuervo ALSO makes top quality tequilas).

It's amazing how people don't know the difference between shit and shinola (shoe polish) due to no fault of their own, and good advertising campaigns.

You take Jose Cuervo tequila which is widely promoted, and how the hell are most Colombians going to know whether the quality is any good, no different than the Certified Angus Beef sold in Colombia at such a high price.

And for most Colombians, just getting to drink Tequila is a luxury for them, and as far as Jose Cuervo, I use it in my Tequila Sunrises and Margaritas because it is cheap, however I would never do shots of it. And because I'm cheap, I would never use Patron to make a mixed Tequila drink.

**StudBucket** · 06-23-21 18:02

Originally Posted by FatOldGringo [View Original Post]

I would really appreciate any real recommendations.

Thanks.

This is the best one. Let us know if you go and write a short review. Thanks.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...uia_Depar.html

**Just Incognito** · 06-23-21 16:06

Originally Posted by Icky994 [View Original Post]

I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. Everyone seems to be keeping to info a secret for some reason. I landed last night and was even trying to see about booking a room at the mansion. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous. Can anyone help me out here?

There is a guy on Youtube I saw a while back who was 'selling' info -but that was for how to get and find Loutron--which is a mansion that is used as a casa / brothel-but not the Mansion-which is a hotel for mongers-newbies especially like you-that is referenced here hundreds of time--there's a whole entire section in the Colombia chat list dedicated to the Mansion. Any real reading through the forums here would offer plenty of information about the place and how to find it / reserve rooms and what shenanigans go on there.

**Knowledge** · 06-23-21 16:00

I can't answer because, like Playboy magazine, I only read Slapshots posts for the written content.

Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]

Are we talking about the views of the "pink snapper" in his photo's, screw the views of the valley!

**DeepXliv** · 06-23-21 15:27

Originally Posted by GeneHickman [View Original Post]

Is this the restaurant you pass while climbing the hill on the way to the airport?

I don't really pay attention on the drives from airport but I don't think so.

**Black Page** · 06-23-21 14:52

Originally Posted by Icky994 [View Original Post]

I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous.

He is a genius! Incredible how smart people can find opportunities to make money out of everything.

Originally Posted by Surfer500 [View Original Post]

is terrible, great advertising though, but in terms of taste and quality, like Jose Cuervo tequila.

I give you kudos for finding such an effective way to express the concept! Only one tequila is worse, for price-to-quality ratio: Patron. At least, Jose Cuervo is cheap.

(but if you find a "Reserva de la Familia" you discover that Jose Cuervo ALSO makes top quality tequilas).

**FatOldGringo** · 06-23-21 14:38

I would really appreciate any real recommendations.

Thanks.

**DonCarlos1234** · 06-23-21 10:16

Originally Posted by Icky994 [View Original Post]

I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. Everyone seems to be keeping to info a secret for some reason. I landed last night and was even trying to see about booking a room at the mansion. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous. Can anyone help me out here?

hotelmedellinm.com/ you o me, LOL.

**MarquisdeSade1** · 06-23-21 04:53

Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]

Taxis, Uber, and DiDi run 24/7. Be careful getting a taxi on the street, especially around Parque Llerus. There are some dishonest drivers. Make sure the meter is on and reset. It should start at 3600, I think. There is also a minimum fare. I think it is now 5800. It's best to use an app to hail a ride. Cabify is an app for the regular taxis. All taxis operating in and around Medellin are yellow. There are white taxis that go between the airport and Medellin. All that being said, I have found most drivers are honest. Prices are cheap, but prices of Uber and Didi go up at night and when it is raining.

It fucked up my fone, I lost count of how many apps it put on my fone, many games etc.

I'm guessing they are malware / spyware etc.

If I had to guess I would say I deleted over 50 apps and they kept popping back up.

I had to do a factory reset.

**RacShack** · 06-23-21 04:45

Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]

Taxis, Uber, and DiDi run 24/7. Be careful getting a taxi on the street, especially around Parque Llerus. There are some dishonest drivers. Make sure the meter is on and reset. It should start at 3600, I think. There is also a minimum fare. I think it is now 5800. It's best to use an app to hail a ride. Cabify is an app for the regular taxis. All taxis operating in and around Medellin are yellow. There are white taxis that go between the airport and Medellin. All that being said, I have found most drivers are honest. Prices are cheap, but prices of Uber and Didi go up at night and when it is raining.

I also love the Didi app it makes it so much easier for a newbie, order on your phone (the price is upfront and given to you on app) car pulls up get in and don't have to say anything at all to driver, get to destination give the agreed price and carry on! Repeat on way back!

**Fun Luvr** · 06-23-21 04:31

Originally Posted by ThebMan [View Original Post]

I think I've just about filled up a notebook worth of notes for my first trip. I'm 39, been married for 12 years, and this is the first boys trip I've had in. 12 years. How is the transportation situation there? I'm worried about being stuck in some seedy bar at 4 am with no way home LOL are taxis or uber running 24/7?

Taxis, Uber, and DiDi run 24/7. Be careful getting a taxi on the street, especially around Parque Llerus. There are some dishonest drivers. Make sure the meter is on and reset. It should start at 3600, I think. There is also a minimum fare. I think it is now 5800. It's best to use an app to hail a ride. Cabify is an app for the regular taxis. All taxis operating in and around Medellin are yellow. There are white taxis that go between the airport and Medellin. All that being said, I have found most drivers are honest. Prices are cheap, but prices of Uber and Didi go up at night and when it is raining.

**JjBee62** · 06-23-21 03:57

Originally Posted by Yoyo2345 [View Original Post]

What are beers / mixed drinks costing right now in Medellin? Prices at bars, strip clubs, and then just liquor stores? And is everything opened regularly again? No curfew? Sorry for the all the questions. When I visit in a few weeks, I'll make sure to post about my experiences. Thanks guys!

It all depends on where you're drinking. If you're in Parque Lleras expect to pay 10 k and up for beer and as much as 40 k for a mixed drink. If you're in Laureles drop that down to 6 k and up for beer and up to about 30 k for mixed drinks. In liquor stores you'll pay between 2 k and 6 k for a beer. In bars in El Centro you can get a beer for 3-4 k.

**JjBee62** · 06-23-21 03:50

Originally Posted by Icky994 [View Original Post]

I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. Everyone seems to be keeping to info a secret for some reason. I landed last night and was even trying to see about booking a room at the mansion. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous. Can anyone help me out here?

Google Hotel M Medellin and it will take you to their website.

**Husker Dude** · 06-23-21 03:13

Originally Posted by Icky994 [View Original Post]

I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. Everyone seems to be keeping to info a secret for some reason. I landed last night and was even trying to see about booking a room at the mansion. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous. Can anyone help me out here?

www.hotelmedellinplaza.com Carrera 43 No. 2 Sur 50 May not let you in the hotel unless you are a guest. The bar is open I believe 6 pm-2 am now. You can go in there entry maybe up to 50 K. Recommend going after 10 pm, as more chicas appear.