Medellin Reports

[Iguana Six]

Will be heading down there next month. I have seen pictures and accounts of long lines at immigration at MDE airport.

I was in a long line earlier this year. More than two hours in the snake.

Does anyone have any information about the "preferred" line that runs along the left wall.

I have heard that it is for people with disabilities and senior citizens.

How old do you have to be to qualify as a senior citizen?

[Gabacho]

First, I see photos/reports weekly about guys waiting 2, 3, 4 hours in line. So, you only waiting one hour is great for you. I go thru the Colombian line and wait 5 minutes, so I'm not bitching about it from my perspective, just wondering if some guys noticed these type of things in the downfall stage of other destinations. Every place has it's Golden Age, and my point/question is whether or not the veterans that know both Medellin and another former glorious location are seeing indications similar to what they witnessed in the past before the prime years ended. For example, I have a buddy who used to fly from USA to Rio de Janeiro for 24 hours. (Club) Help was legendary. My first trip was just after Help closed. I still loved it there. I continue to go back, but it's much further away and I don't speak much Portuguese. I heard about the heyday in Costa Rica or Venezuela or Romania. For me, I can't stand places like Pattaya or Angeles City. I enjoy walking the path before it turns into a highway. What I see now in Medellin is all these influencers that don't know shit about the city or the culture posting as if they do, groups of 8-10 guys going to La Isla and throwing around Monopoly money. Guys coming with sandals, shorts, chains, Rolexes, etc. And being robbed by some ugly chick. .

I think the overall trend is that Medellin is going in the wrong direction. Too many weekend warriors coming in and ruining it. That being said, if you go outside of the main tourist places where the gringos and passport Bros are afraid to go then I think good value can still be found.

You have to go into the barrios like Santo Domingo popular and bello to find down to earth paisa chicas. You have to speak Spanish and know the local lingo. You have to incorporate yourself into the Colombian culture and basically become a local then you will find the value.

But if you are just going to el Poblado then you will find the rip off artists that are targeting the gringo tourists. Centro may still have cheap sex but mostly Venecas not Paisas and I don't think it's as good as it used to be.

There's seems to be two parallel markets evolving in medallo, one geared toward the weekend warriors and one geared toward the locals. You will just have to know in which pond to go fishing to find what you're looking for, you don't go to Cancun to catch your king salmon.

Gabacho.

[SlapShot10]

Immigration lines are long but usually not that long. I usually wait about one hour. Yes, a lot of old timers whining and complaining about the way it has changed from 10-15 years ago but most of us have not been coming to Medellin so long. We only know the Medellin the way it has been recently. The reason the immigration lines are so long and so many men are coming is that Medellin is still good. If it wasn't, there wouldn't be so many people coming. As for whether most men spending money like crazy, I don't think you can really gauge that. What is your method of calculating how much most men are spending in Medellin? I just spend what I want to spend and I don't worry about what others are spending. No sense worrying about things out of your control.

Yes, I know that there are some who believe that other men are causing the price they pay to rise but Medellin is a big city and there are many available women.

First, I see photos/reports weekly about guys waiting 2, 3, 4 hours in line. So, you only waiting one hour is great for you. I go thru the Colombian line and wait 5 minutes, so I'm not bitching about it from my perspective, just wondering if some guys noticed these type of things in the downfall stage of other destinations. Every place has it's Golden Age, and my point/question is whether or not the veterans that know both Medellin and another former glorious location are seeing indications similar to what they witnessed in the past before the prime years ended. For example, I have a buddy who used to fly from USA to Rio de Janeiro for 24 hours. (Club) Help was legendary. My first trip was just after Help closed. I still loved it there. I continue to go back, but it's much further away and I don't speak much Portuguese. I heard about the heyday in Costa Rica or Venezuela or Romania. For me, I can't stand places like Pattaya or Angeles City. I enjoy walking the path before it turns into a highway. What I see now in Medellin is all these influencers that don't know shit about the city or the culture posting as if they do, groups of 8-10 guys going to La Isla and throwing around Monopoly money. Guys coming with sandals, shorts, chains, Rolexes, etc. And being robbed by some ugly chick. I'm just wondering if others with more experience are seeing anything that makes them think this could be headed in the wrong direction with no chance of return. I personally know guys that offer 100 dollars for what I would say is an average chick. My first trips to Colombia, girls couldn't just get a passport and skip town to Madrid or Dubai to make Euros. Girls didn't go on social media and see hundreds of Paisas living the life in other countries or independent peers living in their new apartment they bought with OF money. The expectations are much higher and I feel there has been a power shift towards the favor of the Paisas. Times have changed, times will continue to change, but I want to be on my toes and try to find the next Medellin before Medellin becomes the next San Jose. I could be jaded, I admit that. I was paying 100-150 COP during the pandemic to non-hardcore beautiful fun young chicks. I see them now, and they are 25yo and have been to 5-6 countries, and their prices are ridiculous. They are not the brightest bulbs. A girl with photos in Dubai, London, Madrid, Tulum, and Rio de Janeiro on her profile does not excite me. I know how to do the math and I know what her history likely is. I have been with dozens upon dozens of Paisas for free, so when some Facebook chick says 600k or an "influencer" says 1 million, or a Lleras girl says 400k, I just wonder if the window is closing on the great times. There will still be good times, no doubt. I have buddies here with 2-3 girls going in and out every day, and they are loving their lives. However, they are new here. I get it. I also have some older buddies with local normal girlfriends; they are happy. I guess I am more prone to staying on the hunt and not being stagnant. So, if some of the ol' bucks can weigh-in, that would be appreciated.

Name one mongering location in the entire world that is the same as 5-15 years ago. News flash, there isn't one.

You are correct, but that is not my point.

[Chico Bonito]

I just arrived in Medellin, my first time here,. After spending a lot of time in Bogota. For the past few weeks I have been on Tinder, matching with girls in Medellin and getting numbers. Mostly from girls who are very obvious about looking for "beneficios mutuos".

Any of you have experience and advice about meeting girls in Medellin off of Tinder? I haven't seen much talk on this forum regarding Tinder, except in the context of guys getting scoped. More dangerous than meeting girls on Facebook or from Parque Lleras? If I end up meeting with any during my next few days here, I will write reports. Have fun and stay safe, everyone!

[Oterri]

Here are 2, I have been to the first one:

Lujuria- its in San Diego.

Club swinger fantasy also in San Diego.

Thank you for replying. I have heard that Lujuria is a new and upcoming place. How was your experience? Went solo or with a partner?

[Gabacho]

Will be heading back to Medellin in a couple days. I want to try out a Centro SW for the first time in my 20 odd years of visiting the city. Could any of you Centro veterans recommend the best short time hotel in the area? I don't want to just go with the girl's choice. I want a spacious clean room with clean bathroom and decent bed with clean sheets. Let me know if there is no such hotel in the vicinity, then I will just taxi to a decent one.

Hotel Botero Real if it's just for 30 min.

Hotel paisaje real if you want up to 3 hours.

-Gabacho.

[Jbj64]

Here are 2, I have been to the first one:

Lujuria- its in San Diego.

Club swinger fantasy also in San Diego.

I would like to check out a swinger club as I have never been to one. I am not interested in participating but can bring a partner along with if needed.

Does anyone have any recs for a decent, busy swinger place that provides a relaxed atmosphere for just viewing the activities? La Piscina, may be?

[Fun Luvr]

To the wily veterans in the group, do any of you have experience with the previous downturns in Costa Rica, Sosua, etc.? Are you getting those vibes here in Medellin? It's not the same place it was even just a couple years ago, and certainly not 5, 10, 15 years ago. Maybe I'm jaded, or maybe the writing is on the wall.

I'm sure most have an opinion, but I am specifically hoping to hear from some of the fellas that have seen a once-great destination turn into the dumps.

I started going to CR in 2009 and to Medellin at the end of 2010. I stopped going to CR for mongering in 2016 because the quality of women in Medellin was better than in San Jose. I've been back to San Jose a few times for dental work, but I'm finished with CR dentists now. I started seeing major changes in the Medellin women at least a year ago. I think there is no longer an abundance of young, slim, attractive women. Most of the new women now want 300 to 500 mil pesos plus taxis and require the use of a condom. It's rare I find an attractive young woman on Facebook. Speaking of Facebook, there is something weird going on there. I've been in Medellin two weeks during this trip. I haven't posted anything on Facebook to indicate I'm in Medellin. I've been getting multiple Facebook friend requests every day. A few days ago, I received 24 requests in one day. Most of the women are unattractive or have locked their profiles. Some of the ones I think are attractive, I accept their request and send them a message thanking them for inviting me to be their friend. Nothing else in my message, but many don't respond. I just checked, and today I've received 13 requests and it's not yet 1:30 pm. I still have Facebook friends from the past who are happy with 250 mil pesos.

In my opinion, San Jose is now a wasteland for mongering. I was there for a week early last year, for dental work, and wasn't with any chicas.

I don't think Medellin has turned into a dump. There are still many young, attractive women available at a good price and provide very good service. They're just not as young as they used to be.

[Villainy]

Name one mongering location in the entire world that is the same as 5-15 years ago. News flash, there isn't one.

Not only that. But I doubt that there is any mongering location in the world that people who visited there 5-15 years ago. Now think has gone down hill. Every place is new and shiny the first times you go.

[TedWhite1]

I concur. I will add that living in Colombia is a game changer vs. Visiting. I visited for 18 years and have lived here full time for two and a half years. I now have a small harum of the finest paisa chicas I have ever been with, girl next door types that are sweet, beautiful and sexy as fuck all, took awhile to weed out the bad apples and mediocre ones but now life is good, very very good.

Hi, what strategy did you use to win over those fine ladies?

Are they 20' 30' years old?

Hope you can share. Thanks bye.

[Manizales911]

Don't worry, you won't be the wolf.

To the wily veterans in the group, do any of you have experience with the previous downturns in Costa Rica, Sosua, etc.? Are you getting those vibes here in Medellin? It's not the same place it was even just a couple years ago, and certainly not 5, 10, 15 years ago

Name one mongering location in the entire world that is the same as 5-15 years ago. News flash, there isn't one.

[Turgid]

Will be heading back to Medellin in a couple days. I want to try out a Centro SW for the first time in my 20 odd years of visiting the city. Could any of you Centro veterans recommend the best short time hotel in the area? I don't want to just go with the girl's choice. I want a spacious clean room with clean bathroom and decent bed with clean sheets. Let me know if there is no such hotel in the vicinity, then I will just taxi to a decent one.

[AmorPorFavor]

Do you mostly eat in restaurants or uber eats?

I'd say 50/50 for dinner. If I'm with a girl I like but I don't want to take her out to dinner for various reasons, usually too young, but she wants to hang out and order rappi I will do that. A few of my girls are mature enough and dressed appropriately to take out or I will eat out solo. I also eat out all lunches.

[MoonShot]

Don't worry, you won't be the wolf.

To the wily veterans in the group, do any of you have experience with the previous downturns in Costa Rica, Sosua, etc.? Are you getting those vibes here in Medellin? It's not the same place it was even just a couple years ago, and certainly not 5, 10, 15 years ago. Maybe I'm jaded, or maybe the writing is on the wall. I see the immigration lines being posted almost daily. People are waiting 3-4 hours for entry; the majority being men coming down to throw around money without a care in the world. Due to social media, Paisa girls now all see the lucky ones that take off to Europe, Mexico, Brazil, Dubai, etc. They can sit at home and be on OF instead of out on the prowl. Many stick to their hotter friend's price she got one time from some idiot on his first trip. Parque Llleras is almost embarrassing, at this point.

I'm sure most have an opinion, but I am specifically hoping to hear from some of the fellas that have seen a once-great destination turn into the dumps.

Speaking of the immigration line, the government could make a boat load with an express line; even if you had to pre-register. I'm actually shocked that the shift supervisor doesn't just make one a couple times a day and pay off his crew to keep quiet.

Cheers!

Immigration lines are long but usually not that long. I usually wait about one hour. Yes, a lot of old timers whining and complaining about the way it has changed from 10-15 years ago but most of us have not been coming to Medellin so long. We only know the Medellin the way it has been recently. The reason the immigration lines are so long and so many men are coming is that Medellin is still good. If it wasn't, there wouldn't be so many people coming. As for whether most men spending money like crazy, I don't think you can really gauge that. What is your method of calculating how much most men are spending in Medellin? I just spend what I want to spend and I don't worry about what others are spending. No sense worrying about things out of your control.

Yes, I know that there are some who believe that other men are causing the price they pay to rise but Medellin is a big city and there are many available women.

[MongerHunger]

OldKool you have been stomping around this yard for awhile. You should know how to move abroad even if it is an unfamiliar locale. It shouldn't be difficult to navigate but instead an adventure or maybe in your case, a challenge with some added anxiety. My first time to Colombia (that's Colombia with an "o") was a solo trip to Cartagena. As a matter of fact, I have never traveled to Colombia with anyone or met up with anyone. I don't care about that or where the Gringos are at. All solo trips and to date I have been to 17 different cities in Colombia over the years. It's a great thing to experience and my opinion it's way better than the DR, hands down. I've been there done that and there is no comparison to me.