Medellin Reports

**Nounce** · 09-02-24 18:28

It seems 100 USD or 400 mil is the standard opening price for most and some offered 250 directly. There is definitely a dual pricing going on. Just a few examples, one messaged me that we could leave at 12 for 250 when it was about 11, another one texted me right after we met to offer 250 to come to my place at 8 PM the next day before she goes to work in LLeras. We know some girls do that. So if you really want something fresh, get her the next day as the first customer and it maybe even cheaper. LOL. All you have to do is let her know you are not a tourist then some will come down even the same day. Keep in mind that these prices are offered to me without a real negotiation.

There are a couple of little people working. I saw a blonde one the first time a few weeks ago. The next time I saw one more with her so I think they are working.

More girls are trying to speak English but most of them are not conversational. The girls on average are on the older side compared to the age of FB girls that was mentioned here. I wonder why? Many are from Bello. I had a taxi driver who also tried to speak English to me to strike up a conversation.

I also met a couple of girls offered 30 minutes price for 200 and 250.

In some aspects, Lleras is becoming like El Centro.

It appeared the city is trying to make Plaza Botero to be more like Provanza. I saw there are a few girls dressed in more formal dress. Some have price to match as well if you want to take them back to your apartment.

There are just one snapshot from me. You need to take into account views from others as well.

**MiamiBoy1** · 09-02-24 18:19

Originally Posted by JayWonEm [View Original Post]

I am interested in "casa" recommendations if I decide to go that way. I have seen Zandaly mentioned, but it isn't convenient to Poblado and it doesn't look attractive from the exterior pics I can find (to be kind). Mansion doesn't look much better, but at least it has a clear sign, and it is closer to Poblado. If there are any other casas with a decent number of chicas where I can plan on a sure thing I would appreciate the help. I am not demanding, but I need a clean room with a decent bed, and a place where I can at least find the sign. I'm not price-shopping; as I said, I like a large selection of readily available ladies.

I will probably do some touring in centro, and may accidentally pick up a chica, but I don't really see the advantage of centro versus Lleras. If there are nearby casas worth visiting, please feel free to name them.

It seems like Medellin is a pretty easy city to have a good time if you show common sense, stay in the areas you know, and don't get shit-faced or obnoxious. Any thoughts or ideas for other entertainment outlets are welcome. When I have firm dates I will post and offer to buy drinks for any locals who want to get together. J1 M.

Go to Loutron. The lineup is decent, most girls are in the 7 to 8 range. The place is clean and safe, and is a short uber drive from where you will be staying at. Rates are about 400 mil for 1 HR. I can't think of a better option.

**Nounce** · 09-02-24 18:01

Use Parque Berro as a divider, there will be more danger, the further you go toward north, toward the Prado station. To the south all the way past the San Anotonio station is the largest shopping area. It is safer than the north since there is little drugs and no prostitutes. You can find things that you can't find elsewhere. The small businesses also shop here so many business here are more like wholesaler. Some specialty stores also offer personal shopper that you will get a sale assigned to you while shopping. Basically it offers a more personalized shopping experience.

**LoveItHere69** · 09-02-24 17:51

Originally Posted by MoonShot [View Original Post]

I agree that El Centro is relatively safe in the daytime. There is a ton of people walking around and eating and shopping. There are policemen roaming around. If you stuck to the crowded streets and don't wander around on isolated streets, you should be fine. As Gabacho stated, don't act stupid and make yourself a target. El Centro is a good place to visit while you are here.

It is relatively safe in the daytime compared to night. Yes, that part is true. But when compared to the Asian countries I go to it is much more dangerous. I lised just a few of things I have personally seen. I have spent more time in the Philippines 3 years, Thailand 3 months, Indonesia 5 months. All of my Asian travels I can only remember one thing in which a guy in Cebu Philiipines beat a guy and was kicking his head on a sunny day on a very busy street.

Funny thing about police there in Botero. Seen this countless times. You rarely see the police running when something is happening. They walk slowly giving the criminal time to run away.

Saw a girl fight once near the Botero museum in the afternoon but being a girl fight I did not pay attention. Boy was I wrong. That girl did not scratch or pull hair. She punched the other girl like a guy and messed her up. Police seperated them and let the winner go.

You fools have no idea.

Originally Posted by Turgid [View Original Post]

You've seen so much. In all my years of travel to Colombia and El Centro Medellin in particular I've seen only one violent attack. It was by a junky on a person and that person was me, for refusing to give. The junky ran off without me in hot pursuit of course. The lesson learnt was never allow someone on the street to get too close to you.

Here is one you can see almost every day and easiest to spot. Go to the Botero metro. There is a place in the center of the second floor that has donuts and stuff on one side and one that sells coffee slushy drinks and stuff on the other. Slowly walk around the center eatery area. Look for single guys and guys in pairs in their teens up to lower 30's just standing to the sides and front. I get my coffee slushy and sit near the entrance / front and watch them. They will not be in the back. They need to be near the front to get away and to spot police. Every 15 minutes or so they meet up and then separate again. They are looking for people to rob. I watch them and make eye contact so they know that I know what they are doing. There is no reason be there and no reason that two or three buddies are not together. Surprisingly, I have not seen them do anything. But they have approached people asking for money at times. Kinda of feeling them out as a target. If they were begging they would ask lots of people for money but they do not do that.

One night around 9:00 in front of D1 near the bars behind Vera Cruz church I saw a guy with blood all over his shirt and all over the ground. Put it all together it was about the size of a basketball. Not sure how he was still walking around. Someone hit him over the head with a beer bottle.

Many guys do not believe me. Ask some of your girls about some things they have seen or heard about in the last few months. Bet it is an eye opener.

**MoonShot** · 09-02-24 15:23

Originally Posted by Gabacho [View Original Post]

I live getting a limonada or a guarapo and sitting underneath the metro at parque berrio station just watching people go about their daily lives. There's a cute redhead that works in one of the shoe stores there under the metro that I always used to fancy.

If you use common sense Centro is perfectly safe during the day. I'm not saying there isn't danger but I'm saying you can easily avoid the danger by not being stupid (bringing attention to yourself by wearing flashy jewelry, having your Iphone out, or just acting stupid in general like the guys on the benches by the church).

Also centro is a great place to find bargains on many things, whether it be some fake Nike shoes or a new shower head (alot of cheap hotels don't have shower heads) or even wooden spoons for cooking, Centro has it all..

I agree that El Centro is relatively safe in the daytime. There is a ton of people walking around and eating and shopping. There are policemen roaming around. If you stuck to the crowded streets and don't wander around on isolated streets, you should be fine. As Gabacho stated, don't act stupid and make yourself a target. El Centro is a good place to visit while you are here.

**Turgid** · 09-02-24 15:13

Originally Posted by LoveItHere69 [View Original Post]

......... Saw a lot. You guys have no idea.

What did I learn? Yelling means a fight or robbery. Screaming means there is blood or soon to be blood. You are never safe and NOBODY WILL GET INVOLVED TO HELP YOU!

You've seen so much. In all my years of travel to Colombia and El Centro Medellin in particular I've seen only one violent attack. It was by a junky on a person and that person was me, for refusing to give. The junky ran off without me in hot pursuit of course. The lesson learnt was never allow someone on the street to get too close to you.

**JayWonEm** · 09-02-24 05:39

I'm planning my first Medellin trip for later this month, and appreciate the excellent information here. I am retired, late 60's, travelling solo, and my Spanish is decent (not fluent but more than enough to talk to a girl, book a date, and tell her what I want). I have pretty extensive experience in the US, have made several trips to Cartagena, and just got back from a tour of Vienna, Prague, and Berlin; to the point that I have plenty of experience in a variety of formats, from street pick-ups to long-term escort dates. In Cartagena I stayed in Bocagrande, and I am comfortable with the quality level of the typical tourist hotels there.

I appreciated the discussion of different personal styles and preferences, and the need to decide what you like and the best approach for you. I have two conflicting desires. I enjoy female company, and I don't want to spend my time eating and spending my day alone in between a couple of hour or half hour sessions every day. I would be very happy meeting a nice girl, spending a few days with her, and being temporarily monogamous. On the other hand, in my recent European tour I found that I like the idea of having a lot of girls who are all immediately available, like the laufhauses and FKKs in Europe.

Open to suggestions, but here is the plan:

Stay south in the Poblado area. I appreciate Nomars777's suggestions of Nakua and Selis, both of which look like they are very comfortable for spending some time with a beautiful woman. Maybe a bit pricier than necessary, but I want to be sure there are no guest issues. I always make sure the reservation is for two, and tell them the second guest will be arriving later. The first guest has always been free.

I feel like I am too old to be booking dates on FB or SA, but I have had good results with mileroticos or other ad sites, using local reviews to ensure the ads are legit. Doncolombia is a good resource for local reviews. I will try to make sure I have half a dozen to a dozen numbers in whatsapp before the trip. I may or may not pre-schedule a date or two.

More likely I will head to Lleras my first night and look for an overnight. I don't mind the hunt and it looks like a fun area to hang out and have a drink with or without company. I understand things start late, so also an option (as noted) to collect whatsapp numbers and schedule something for the next day.

I am interested in "casa" recommendations if I decide to go that way. I have seen Zandaly mentioned, but it isn't convenient to Poblado and it doesn't look attractive from the exterior pics I can find (to be kind). Mansion doesn't look much better, but at least it has a clear sign, and it is closer to Poblado. If there are any other casas with a decent number of chicas where I can plan on a sure thing I would appreciate the help. I am not demanding, but I need a clean room with a decent bed, and a place where I can at least find the sign. I'm not price-shopping; as I said, I like a large selection of readily available ladies.

I will probably do some touring in centro, and may accidentally pick up a chica, but I don't really see the advantage of centro versus Lleras. If there are nearby casas worth visiting, please feel free to name them.

It seems like Medellin is a pretty easy city to have a good time if you show common sense, stay in the areas you know, and don't get shit-faced or obnoxious. Any thoughts or ideas for other entertainment outlets are welcome. When I have firm dates I will post and offer to buy drinks for any locals who want to get together. J1 M.

**Gabacho** · 09-02-24 05:01

Originally Posted by DonMoscow [View Original Post]

Agreed, many parts of centro are perfectly safe to visit. The chance you get mugged there during daytime is lower than in El Poblado (debate me on this if you wish). Centro is packed with people on weekdays, there might be pick pockets, but violent attacks don't happen in centro when streets are packed with everyday people. I am more worried when I a walking down a quiet st in Poblado because thugs can get off their motos and rob me at ay time.

I live getting a limonada or a guarapo and sitting underneath the metro at parque berrio station just watching people go about their daily lives. There's a cute redhead that works in one of the shoe stores there under the metro that I always used to fancy.

If you use common sense Centro is perfectly safe during the day. I'm not saying there isn't danger but I'm saying you can easily avoid the danger by not being stupid (bringing attention to yourself by wearing flashy jewelry, having your Iphone out, or just acting stupid in general like the guys on the benches by the church).

Also centro is a great place to find bargains on many things, whether it be some fake Nike shoes or a new shower head (alot of cheap hotels don't have shower heads) or even wooden spoons for cooking, Centro has it all.

-Gabacho.

P.S.: I highly recommend the empanadas that come with a small cup of gaseosa for 2,000 pesos. It can be found right south of the San Antonio station also under the metro. They have the hottest freshest best ground beef empanadas and 2 different salsa aji one is spicy and one is sweet. Great place to try empanadas.

**MoonShot** · 09-01-24 21:16

Noise is a factor when selecting a place to stay. There are a number of hotels close to the action but that also means noise from the nightclubs can be a factor. Now if you are partying all night at the clubs then it is not a big deal. Like most of Latin America, the locals like their music at two volumes: loud and louder.

It is possible that some of the hotels have windows that block the noise but it is more likely that it is not the case.

Now when I was staying at the San Peter apartments, there was noise coming from that nightclub next door but it might also have been noise coming from the bar downstairs. Now I have been told that the rooms higher up are better but I was in the lower part with the noise. Last night I saw that the hamburger place now has tables outside and they had a DJ blasting music on the sidewalk with the speakers facing the building so that probably doesn't help with the noise issue.

It is just a factor to consider when choosing a place to stay. There are also a number of comments on Airbnbs about places that are noisy. If you are picking a place close to the action, you should research the noise issue unless you will be up late at night on your trip.

**LoveItHere69** · 09-01-24 20:18

Originally Posted by DonMoscow [View Original Post]

Agreed, many parts of centro are perfectly safe to visit. The chance you get mugged there during daytime is lower than in El Poblado (debate me on this if you wish). Centro is packed with people on weekdays, there might be pick pockets, but violent attacks don't happen in centro when streets are packed with everyday people.

Hmm. About 2-2. 5 years ago around noon I was sitting on a bench and I hear a THUD. People started gathering in front of the hotel in front of "The Church" at Botero. A local either jumped or was thrown out of the 3rd floor but no screamor yelling on his way down. He was alive. Not sure if he was alive later that night. Have you read about the foreigners that oddly visit Medellin and within a day or two jump out their hotel window from a high level floor? Not the best example. I can do better.

About 2-2. 5 years ago 1:00 pm weekday on a sunny day. People everywhere. My pick of the day and I walk to the ST hotel on the side of "The Church" where the glass floor is. We get a window room and about 10 minutes later we hear screaming. We finish and look out the 3rd floor window. A local who was sitting on one of the two cement benchs was laying on the glass floor in a puddle of blood the size of a basketball. When we got down and outside we asked what happened. The guy was stabbed in the neck. No idea if he lived or not.

Same area in front of Hotel Calle Real on Christmas Day 2023 at 11:00 am I see a lady in her 40's arguing with some guy in his 40's for 10 minutes with a rock in her hand. Nothing happened but damn on Christmas Day.

Same cement bench with glass floor the Day after New Years 2023 around noon. I see a 25-30 year old local black want to-be trying to talk to every black guy that walks by. I leave and return 15 minutes later. That fool did something to piss off some local lady in her 40's. She took a broken bottle and sliced his arm and cut his shirt. Maybe needed a few stitches. The police were arresting him and putting him into their van.

Cucuta sunny day around 2:00 pm half a block from Mercedes Parque with people everywhere. I get jumped for my phone and top of my head bleeding. They got the phone before I got brain damage. Good news. Within 10 minutes I had my phone back. They ran. I followed. Police saw them running and knew they did something. I caught up with them and had a phone back one block away from where it was taken. I admit it. I F-ed up on that and was my fault.

During the pandemic I stayed in that ST hotel (Botero Real) in front of the glass floor before it became ST only hotel. Second floor window room for 2 months. Saw a lot. You guys have no idea.

What did I learn? Yelling means a fight or robbery. Screaming means there is blood or soon to be blood. You are never safe and NOBODY WILL GET INVOLVED TO HELP YOU!

**DonMoscow** · 09-01-24 14:51

Originally Posted by MoonShot [View Original Post]

Besides the casas and cheap streetwalkers, El Centro is an interesting place to visit on your trip. It has a different feel than Poblado or Laureles. In the daytime, there are a lot of people walking around and I don't think it is unsafe to visit in the daytime.

Agreed, many parts of centro are perfectly safe to visit. The chance you get mugged there during daytime is lower than in El Poblado (debate me on this if you wish). Centro is packed with people on weekdays, there might be pick pockets, but violent attacks don't happen in centro when streets are packed with everyday people. I am more worried when I a walking down a quiet st in Poblado because thugs can get off their motos and rob me at ay time.

**MoonShot** · 09-01-24 14:40

Originally Posted by MilkDog08 [View Original Post]

I use Sunday as a travel day to another area or just watch football. It's hard to find dimes on a Sunday. I get no replies.

Sunday is the slowest day for chicas. They have been partying late Saturday night and they want to relax and spend time with family. If you have to pick a day to take a break, Sunday is the best day. Now that the NFL football season will be starting, plenty of games to watch on Sundays. You can still find girls on Sunday but the numbers will be much lower.

**Knowledge** · 09-01-24 00:43

I think you meant to quote reply to a different post. I will say that I find Crepes and Waffles to be an underwhelming watered down version of American casual dining chains like Cheesecake Factory and Chilis. Its competitive advantages here in Colombia are relatively low cost, predictability, and reliable table service.

Originally Posted by MilkDog08 [View Original Post]

I love that place and what you got is my favorite.

**MilkDog08** · 08-31-24 23:05

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

My God, this is a nightmare scenario. I will say that I meet quite a few Israelis around town. I don't know that any of them are involved in this sort of stuff.

I love that place and what you got is my favorite.

**MilkDog08** · 08-31-24 22:57

Originally Posted by TheDerilious [View Original Post]

I always invite the girl back to my place and I've never had an issue. But I'm always in a place with security and I never leave them alone unless it's for a short time like going to the restroom. I haven't had any real experiences with girls in Medellin getting handsy with my stuff. Hell, I usually leave a bunch of snacks out and the ladies usually ask me before eating anything. If you're not wasted beyond recognition and generally aware of things, I feel that most of the girls understand not to show their barrio side (maybe until they get to know you).

I've never brought two girls at once in Medellin so I can't vouch for that scenario.

I bring them back to my apartment in envigado. I have no security, I chat with the girls a lot before we leave though.