Medellin Reports

**Gabacho** · 11-20-24 06:24

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

Moto travel is absolutely the fastest way to get through traffic. It is also, according to very clear statistics, by far the riskiest mode of travel. Motos are involved in north of 90% of all traffic accidents in Medellin. There are ghoulish Telegram channels devoted to moto accidents. The government created a public campaign for road safety based around a cartoon character that is characteristically risky moto driver. The latest tag line is "I did not buy a moto to drive slowly."

Me last night riding as a passenger on a moto thru Jakarta, Indonesia not wearing a helmet, holding onto the seat handle with just my left hand, while holding my phone in my right hand to record the video I took these screenshots from, and I didn't get injured or killed in any way.

Sometimes you need to just not worry about shit and enjoy your life.

-Gabacho.

**Gabacho** · 11-20-24 05:53

Originally Posted by MongerHunger [View Original Post]

With your statement it's evident that you do not get out or get around. You need to get out of Gringo Land because it's influencing your overall perception of what the reality is in Colombia. The Passport Bros and Gringos have little to NO AFFECT on the country as a whole. If you think that it's all about Medellin, Cartagena, Cali, Bogota, Barranquilla then your mistaken. Get out and see Colombia and not be sheep that follows the crowd and the places that Gringos / Tourist go.

Exactly. I never saw any gringos in Villavicencio. That was a cool trip when I went there in Feb 2023. Highly recommend the street fruit hanging around parque el hacha.

-Gabacho.

**LoveItHere69** · 11-20-24 05:49

Originally Posted by MongerHunger [View Original Post]

With your statement it's evident that you do not get out or get around. You need to get out of Gringo Land because it's influencing your overall perception of what the reality is in Colombia. The Passport Bros and Gringos have little to NO AFFECT on the country as a whole. If you think that it's all about Medellin, Cartagena, Cali, Bogota, Barranquilla then your mistaken. Get out and see Colombia and not be sheep that follows the crowd and the places that Gringos / Tourist go.

No affect huh? Here are some "no affects" in just Medellin. Getting outside the big cities to find girl fun requires more than a 2 week vacation. I like "numbers" and can not do that outside the bigger cities. Off the beaten path is for guys with more time than just a simple vacation and ones seeking GFE. Girls in the small towns learn what is being paid in the larger cities. That info trickles down quickly. You can always find a diamond for cheap in the small towns but that takes a lot of work and lies if you plan on just pumping and dumping. That in turn can put a guy in physical danger by the friends and family.

Housing costs rising so fast in Medellin from tourism causing locals to limit short time rentals like air bnb.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/featu...local-tensions

Interpol is opening an office in Medellin. You think that is because of the locals or just maybe possibly the foreigners?

https://colombiaone.com/2024/07/17/i...-exploitation/

International tourism surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 29.1%.

https://travelnoire.com/colombia-tourist-industry

**MongerHunger** · 11-20-24 02:45

Originally Posted by ElMechanico [View Original Post]

Has there ever been anything or any place that they have not ruined?

I may have read too much into this statement. My bad. The Passport Bros are definitely doing damage wherever they go. It's a documented fact. Thanks for your input.

**MongerHunger** · 11-19-24 21:06

Originally Posted by ElMechanico [View Original Post]

Has there ever been anything or any place that they have not ruined?

With your statement it's evident that you do not get out or get around. You need to get out of Gringo Land because it's influencing your overall perception of what the reality is in Colombia. The Passport Bros and Gringos have little to NO AFFECT on the country as a whole. If you think that it's all about Medellin, Cartagena, Cali, Bogota, Barranquilla then your mistaken. Get out and see Colombia and not be sheep that follows the crowd and the places that Gringos / Tourist go.

**El Mechanico** · 11-19-24 18:27

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

I will go as far as to say Poblado and Provenza were ruined by passport bros.

Has there ever been anything or any place that they have not ruined?

**El Mechanico** · 11-19-24 17:43

Originally Posted by BizGuy [View Original Post]

Hi all,

Heading down to Medellin early December for a week.

I saw you mention Milertoicos. Is that just a forum / advertisement site? Is there anything about that site that is more verifiable / safer / trustworthy then casas or SW at parque lleras?

I've been using ME for 8 yrs now with no complaints. It is an advertisement site for the Paisas to let you know they are available. You can see a few of their pics and some have videos.

Highly recommended.

El Mechanico.

**Knowledge** · 11-19-24 12:59

Moto travel is absolutely the fastest way to get through traffic. It is also, according to very clear statistics, by far the riskiest mode of travel. Motos are involved in north of 90% of all traffic accidents in Medellin. There are ghoulish Telegram channels devoted to moto accidents. The government created a public campaign for road safety based around a cartoon character that is characteristically risky moto driver. The latest tag line is "I did not buy a moto to drive slowly."

Originally Posted by Gabacho [View Original Post]

Motorbike taxi is pretty close to flying. Download apps like Picap also Didi has Didi Moto, someone just mentioned Uber has a moto option too now. Hop on a moto and cut thru the traffic..

**MongerHunger** · 11-19-24 07:07

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

I will go as far as to say Poblado and Provenza were ruined by passport bros.

This is why I do not hang out in Poblado, Provenza, Parque Lleras or any heavily Gringo populated areas in Colombia. When I'm ever in the Medellin area, I prefer Laureles, Belen, Envigado, Sabaneta, Itagui and Centro areas. I don't frequent Medellin like I use to but now I am exploring off the beaten path.

**BizGuy** · 11-19-24 06:21

Hi all,

Heading down to Medellin early December for a week.

I saw you mention Milertoicos. Is that just a forum / advertisement site? Is there anything about that site that is more verifiable / safer / trustworthy then casas or SW at parque lleras?

**Gabacho** · 11-19-24 05:14

Originally Posted by CeeJay1 [View Original Post]

Unless you can fly, there's no perfect transportation method. I stay both in el centro and poblado and due to the travel back and forth, I have to remind myself why I'm here (and it's not the Gastronomy ). So, I basically like to stay where the action is.

Motorbike taxi is pretty close to flying. Download apps like Picap also Didi has Didi Moto, someone just mentioned Uber has a moto option too now. Hop on a moto and cut thru the traffic.

-Gabacho.

**MohdirFan82** · 11-19-24 01:43

I am loving my first trip here, staying in Poblado area with really cool airbnb.

Picked few 2 girls from the park, but I am mostly meeting girls From Milerotics.

Most of them Located in Lureles, some are casas some are independent.

Prices from 80 mil to 120 mil and some asking 150 mil.

Park is most expensive due to Americao tourist, quoting prices in USD. I generally skip them.

Milerotira is very easy and I am loving it. Also Uber Moto is great, love using that. Anyone want to grab a beer hola at me.

**CeeJay1** · 11-18-24 23:23

Originally Posted by Giz99 [View Original Post]

Take the Metro.

Unfortunately, when time's an issue, it's the truth around peak hours, as convenient as cab service is the metro is the way to go sometimes. Of couse, that depends on which your way your traveling. If your going to poblado from el centro usually there's plenty of room, but if your headed to el centro during those hours your lucky to fit on the train and don't get stuck or crushed in the middle, you might not be able squeeze out at your destination. Unless you can fly, there's no perfect transportation method. I stay both in el centro and poblado and due to the travel back and forth, I have to remind myself why I'm here (and it's not the Gastronomy ). So, I basically like to stay where the action is.

**Orgasmico** · 11-18-24 23:22

Originally Posted by Knowledge [View Original Post]

I think that is good advice. It saves a lot of time at rush hour.

Got to be careful with the Metro as well because depending on the location and the time, it can get very backed up, crowded and uncomfortable. Especially, Industriales where the line is long to get into the station at certain times.