Medellin Reports

Not sure if any of this is new and different from WT's lists but found this on a local Medellin forum so thought I'd share. The links did not copy / paste so, sorry for that!!

Dating Houses, Reserved in Medellin.

Club de Amigas Sexy.

Address: Carrera 45 the, between streets 57 and 58.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (LS), 10 AM to 4 PM (DO-FE).

Rates: $ 50,000 (30 minutes), $ 80,000 (1 hour).

Go to Sexy Friends Page in.

New Life.

Directory Address: Calle 56, between races 43 and 44.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Rates: $ 50,000 (30 minutes), $ 80,000 (1 hour).

Go to New Life Page in.

Zandaly Directory.

Address: Carrera 47, between 57 A and 58 streets.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Rates: $ 35,000 (30 minutes), $ 65,000 (1 hour).

Go toPage Zandaly Directory.

Aiffe.

Address: Calle 57, between races 43 and 44.

Hours: 10 am to 7 pm (LS).

Fees: $ 40,000 (30 minutes), $ 70,000 (1 hour).

Safari (ex Andromeda).

Address: Carrera 46 (Av. Oriental), at curve 57 A (it is a building).

Hours: 11 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Turcos Paradise.

Address: Calle 54, between races 42 and 43, Downtown.

Hours: 11 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Chicas Punto Com.

Address: Calle 54 (Caracas), between streets 49 and 50,2nd floor.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Pamela's (ex-Paisa Relax).

Address: Carrera 45 (El Palo), # 57-71.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Casa Barcelona.

Address: Calle 59, # 50-12 (behind CES Clinic).

Hours: 11 AM to 7 PM (MS).

Club Iris.

Address: Calle 65, # 52-73.

Hours: 10 PM to 2 AM (JS).

Info: they are ladies who come from others reserved.

Fantasias Energy.

Address: Carrera 74, between 49th and 50th streets, Barrio Estadio.

Hours: 10 AM to 9 PM (LS).

Rates: $ 130,000 (30 minutes), $ 160,000 (1 hour).

Go to Fantasias Energy Directory Page.

Ardientes Gatitas.

Address: Carrera 80 with calle 32 the (it is a building).

Hours: 1 PM to 7 PM (MS).

Abydos.

Address: Avenida 33, entre Carrera 64 and 65, Conquistadores.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Rates: $ 60,000 (30 minutes), $ 120,000 (1 hour).

Manos de Seda.

Address: Calle 30, between Carrera 72 and 73, Beland.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (LS).

Rates: $ 50,000 (30 minutes), $ 80,000 (1 hour).

Girls Club.

Address: Carrera 70, between 25th and 26th streets (near the Airport).

Hours: 24 hours (LS).

Loutron Club.

Address: Calle 16 A Sur, # 9 e-500, LOS Balsos.

Hours: 10 AM to 11 PM (LJ).

Rates: $ 160,000 (30 minutes), $ 220,000 (1 hour).

Bars, Whiskerias, Night Clubs in Medellin.

Nightclub San Diego Show.

Address: Carrera 43 A, # 36-35, Local 104.

Hours: 10 PM to 3 AM (MS).

Go to Page of San Diego Show in Directory.

Disco Fase 2.

Address: Carrera 44, # 30-15, Barrio Colombia.

Hours: 8 PM to 3 AM (MS).

Go to Phase 2 Page in.

Club El Faizand.

Directory Address: Calle 36, # 46-08,2nd floor.

Hours: 3 AM to 6 AM (JS).

Info: they are ladies who come from other bars, they open late.

Apotheosis Nightclub.

Address: Calle 44 (San Juan), 73-58.

Hours: 8 PM to 3 AM (JS).

Nightclub Luna Lunera.

Address: Avenida 33, # 63 be-215, Conquistadores.

Hours: 8 PM to 3 AM (MS).

La Barra Ejecutiva.

Address: Calle 53, # 49-70, Centro.

Hours: 11 AM to 11 PM (MS).

Maracaibo Bar Show.

Address: Calle 53, # 49-82, Centro.

Hours: 11 AM to 11 PM (MS).

Conejitas Bar Show.

Address: Calle 53, # 51-41, Centro.

Hours: 6 PM to 1 AM (MS).

Grill Occidental.

Address: Carrera 52, # 53-158, Centro.

Hours: 6 PM to 2 AM (MS).

Taberna Victoria.

Address: Calle 53, # 52 A-26, Centro.

Hours: 7 PM to 2 AM (MS).

Bar Taberna Montijo.

Address: Diagonal 50, # 49-15, Centro.

Hours: 2 PM to 1 AM (LS).

Grill Nueva Avenida.

Address: Calle 53, # 51-18, Centro.

Hours: 6 PM to 2 AM (MS).

Boulevard del Norte (ex La Pega).

Address: Carrera 64 see, # 74-68.

Hours: 6 PM to 1 AM (MS).

La Isla Club.

Address: Carrera 28, # 19 A-97 (Km 5, Via Las Palmas).

Hours: 8 PM to 3 AM (MS).

Massage Centers, Spas in Medellin.

Oriental Spa Medellin.

Address: Calle 49 be, between races 77 A and 77 be, Stadium.

Hours: 11 AM to 8 PM (LS).

Go to Oriental Spa Page in Directory.

Tantra Spa Where my King.

Address: Carrera 80 with 44 be, La Amrica.

Hours: 11 AM to 10 PM (MS).

Mandalay Spa.

Address: Carrera 81 see, between Calle 49 F and 50, Calasanz.

Hours: 2 PM to 7 PM (MS).

Phone: 3024502139.

Sala Rostros.

Address: Street 43, between races 68 A and 69, San Joaquin.

Hours: 11 AM to 7 PM (MS).

Kaori Spa.

Address: Carrera 79, between 48 be and 49 streets, Estadio.

Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM (MS).

Spa Angels Men's.

Address: Carrera 80 near Exito, Laureles.

Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM (MS).

The Secret Spa.

Address: Carrera 70 A, between 43 and 44 streets. Laureles.

Hours: 11 AM to 8 PM (MS).

Sala Imperio Erotico VIP.

Address: 32 F Street, between races 65 see and 65 the.

Hours: 10:30 AM to 7 PM (LS), 12 M to 6 PM (DO).

Rates: Ask.

Erotic Spa.

Address: Carrera 29 the with 7 A street, Poblado.

Hours: 2 PM to 6 PM (JS).

Jade Palace.

Address: Carrera 38, between 10th and 10th streets, Poblado.

Hours: 11 AM to 8 PM (MS).

Swingers Clubs in Medellin.

Swinger Club La Piscina.

Address: Calle 52, # 73-46, Cuarta Brigada.

Hours: 7 PM to 12 PM (MS).

Casa del Guru Swinger Club.

Address: Avenida 80 with calle 43, Laureles Lorena.

Hours: 7 PM to 12 PM (JS).

Open Mind Club Swinger.

Address: Calle 30, # 55-153, Conquistadores.

Hours: 7 PM to 12 PM (MS).

Lili Club Swinger.

Address: Carrera 44, # 25-45, Barrio Colombia.

Hours: 7 PM to 12 PM (MS).

Dreams Swinger Club.

Address: Carrera 44, # 26-02, Barrio Colombia.

Hours: 7 PM to 12 PM (MS).

Elite Swinger Club.

Address: Diagonal 74 be, # 32 the-15, Laureles.

Hours: 7 PM to 12 PM (MS).

Swinger Bello Club.

Address: Carrera 52, # 32-36,4th floor, Beautiful.

Hours: 7 PM to 12 PM (JS).

Street *s in Medellin.

Callejeras CC San Diego.

Address: Carrera 45 with calle 34, sides of CC San Diego.

Hours: usually after 10 PM.

Callejeras Parque Bolivar.

Address: Surroundings of Bolivar Park.

Hours: usually between 10 AM to 10 PM.

Callejeras Parque San Antonio.

Address: Surroundings from San Antonio park.

Hours: usually between 5 PM to 10 PM.

Callejeros Parque de Berrio.

Address: Around Berrio park.

Hours: usually between 10 AM to 10 PM.

Callejeras Metro Prado Station.

Address: Around Prado Station Metro.

Hours: usually between 5 PM at 11 PM.

Callejeros El Raudal.

Address: Calle 53 (Avenida De Greiff) with Carrera 54.

Hours: usually after 8 AM.

Callejeros Parque Lleras.

Address: Carrera 40 between 9th and 10th streets.

Hours: Usually after 8 PM (JS).

Sala Villanueva Cine Erotico.

Address: Carrera 51, # 54-4, Centro.

Hours: 1 PM to 8 PM (LS).

Admission fee: $ 6,000.

Sinfonia Sala Erotico Cinema.

Address: Carrera 47, # 53-29, Centro.

Hours: 1 PM to 8 PM (LS).

Admission fee: $ 6,000.

Callejeras Carrera 52.

Address: Carrera 52, from calle 51 to 54.

Hours: usually between 8 AM to 11 PM.

Callejeras Carrera 53.

Address: Carrera 53, from Calle 51 to 54.

Hours: usually between 8 AM to 11 PM.

Callejeras Calle 54.

Address: Calle 54, from Carrera 47 to 51.

Hours: Usually between 10 AM to 11 PM.

Callejeras Parque de las Luces.

Address: Calle 44 (Avenida San Juan) in front of Alcaldia de Medelland.

Hours: usually between 10 AM to 10 PM.

Callejeras Mayorista Itagui.

Address: Calle 85, from Carrera 48 to 52 the.

Hours: usually after 10 PM (JS).

Callejeras Plaza Minorista.

Address: Carrera 57 between streets 57 and 58.

Hours: usually after 8 PM (JS).

Info: it is a care area.

Hotels, Motels in Medellin.

Executive Motel la 33.

Address: Avenida 33 # 63 be-201, Conquistadores.

Motel Thematic Luxury.

Address: Calle 34, # 64-57, Conquistadores.

Hotel Colonial.

Address: Carrera 81, # 34 A- 128.

Hotel Lobby.

Address: Carrera 81, # 34 A-96.

Hotel Temtico San Juan.

Address: Calle 44 (Avenida San Juan), # 80-47.

Motel Thematic Suites.

Address: Calle 51, # 67 be-27.

Motel 3 the Suites.

Address: Calle 51, # 69-47.

Motel LOS Colores.

Address: Carrera 51, # 72 A-13.

Motel Jardand del Amor.

Address: Carrera 51, # 73-90.

Hotel San Juan 70.

Address: Calle 44 (Av. San Juan), # 70-137.

Hotel the'Lusso.

Address: Calle 50 (Av. Colombia), # 68-38.

Hotel Gran Colombia.

Address: Calle 50, # 76-115, Estadio.

Eros Hotel.

Address: Calle 54, # 54-31, Centro.

Noches Divinas Hotel.

Address: Carrera 53, # 50-50, Centro.

Exotic Hotel.

Address: Calle 55, # 52-48 , Center.

Hotel Gold.

Address: Carrera 45, # 50-23, Centro.

Hotel Momentos Plaza.

Address: Calle 49, # 43-62, Centro.

Hotel Mansiand.

Address: Carrera 43, # 53-38, Centro.

Motel Penthouse.

Address: Calle 63, # 115-51, San Cristobal.

Motel Las Cabaas.

Address: Calle 14, # 43 F-65, Poblado.

Hotel Central Plaza.

Address: Carrera 50 A, # 81 A-15, Itagui.

Motel Ibiza Lounge.

Address: Carrera 42, # 79-39, Itagui.

Motel Invegas.

Address: Calle 52 Sur, # 43 A-95, Sabaneta.

Motel La Suite.

Address: Carrera 55 with calle 87 Sur, La Estrella.

Motel Los Dos.

Address: Carrera 55,80 sur- 206, La Estrella.

Motel 40 Grados.

Address: Carrera 50, # 88 a Sur-145, La Estrella.

Motel LOS Chalets.

Address: Calle 80 Sur, # 55-71, La Estrella.

Motel El Bosque.

Address: Calle 80 Sur, # 55-115, La Estrella.

Motel Monaco.

Address: Carrera 50, # 91 Sur-45, Itagui.

Motel Aries.

Address: Carrera 50, # 79 see Sur 43, La Estrella.

Motel Princess.

Address: Calle 46, # 69-67, Copacabana.

Motel Paraso.

Address: Diagonal 53, # 14-66 , Bello.

Motel Eclipse.

Address: Diagonal 53, # 14-20, Bello.

Hotel Habibi.

Address: Carrera 50, # 32-13, Bello.

Motel Complicidades.

Address: Diagonal 52, # 12-43, Bello.

Motel El Descanso del Amor.

Address: Autopista Medelland-Bogot, Km. 4.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2471576]A thorough lockdown on International travel, combined with aggressive testing and contact tracing, could have prevented the pandemic, if it had been done in early January. That window has closed. International travel bans now are to reduce the strain on local resources while countries attempt to get their infection rate under control.

Getting the infection rate under control is a three step process. First is to minimize the possibility of infection. Social distancing, masks, cancelling large gatherings, shutdowns. All these things work to reduce the spread. We know they work, we've seen the results.

Next step is identification. Until you get a handle on the infection rate, identification is a waste of money. Of course if you jump on identification at the first sign, you have a possibility to avoid the shutdown step It's simple, you test every suspect. Anyone positive you test all their contacts and you keep tracing contacts until you identify every infected person.

Then you isolate them. If this is all carried out diligently, most things can return to normal after about 12 weeks. Which is what we've seen in several countries. However, if you don't stay the course, you either just say "fuck it" and let it run its course, or you have to start over with a 12 week shutdown.

Everyone wants to make it political. Viruses are apolitical. They behave exactly the same regardless of geography, politics or religion. Until we start treating it like a disease instead of a way to score points, nothing is going to change.[/QUOTE]Finally someone else says something sensible about this on ISG! Those of us who live outside the US are generally amazed at how idiotic Americans-especially the federal government leaders are being with all this.

[QUOTE=Blakman;2471848]What I miss, what I miss. Anybody know the real scoop between slapshot and technically ex wifey. Most 18 year olds don't give up living in a penthouse, free gourmet dinner, top shelve liquor, tussi. You think she found out the Tito's was really smirnoff. Gimmie the scoop yall.

Blakman always blessed.[/QUOTE]Hahahahaaaaaa he's BACK! No way you RTFF since your departure! How's life in the US? I think we just reached a point where I was annoyed telling her to do the same shit, she was annoyed not getting paid and getting my grief. I don't know. Probably for the best. I'm pretty sure she'd come over if I asked. I don't pay attention to zodiac signs, but we're the same, and sometimes it shows. Stubborn and will leave without a moment's notice.

Pinky came over last night. I made dinner for myself, because she ate before coming, and then was watching sports on tv. She had messaged her friend asking what she was up to. The friend responded around 1-2 a. At that point, we had been in the jacuzzi for hours, and had finished Round 1. She asked if her friend could stop by. I didn't really want her to, but I thought whatever, I can always just go to bed if I want. So, her friend arrives at 3 a. They change the music vibe, and the friend is dancing in the jacuzzi. Pinky found a bikini that I told her was left here and holy fuck she looked good. So, the dancing turns into lap dancing, and that turns into slipping the bikini bottoms to the side. I couldn't get it in the friend, though. She's petite, tomboy, but cute dimples, and little athlete type body. She goes to use the bathroom, and Pinky hops on for a ride. We decide to go to the bedroom. The friend tries to jump right on in cowgirl, but I tell her to suck it first. As she does, Pinky joins and sits on my face. Then, the friend gets on top, no condom. She was riding much better than I expected. Pinky orgasmed and then laid next to us. I had the friend squat over me so I could pound her, then flipped her over, and finished on her back. We all went to bed about an hour later. I got them an Uber, and paid Pinky's rent for the month (300 k). Pinky brought over a gram of tussi (70 k), so all-in-all I paid about 330 k for the bareback threesome, 2 pops, and a free bag. Smirnoff ices consumed makes it a wash.

Pinky had said she was bored, so she invited her friend. I asked he what she'd be doing if she was at home, and she said the same. Playing on her phone. I guess, you mix in a jacuzzi and some free drinks, and you can more easily changed boredom to a little fiesta. A good night, and I was very happily surprised by the friend's performance. I'll leave a couple Pinky photos so you understand what I mean about her bikini rental.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2471885]If you paid for the year up front you can get around a lot of the crap. If I understand correctly, the rental agent is responsible for the rent if the renter doesn't pay. Since the rental terms are usually 12 months, if a gringo signs a lease and bails after 1 month the agent is stuck paying the owner. That's why most gringos have to get a Colombian to co-sign.[/QUOTE]No owner or agent will get burnt by a gringo or co-signer entering a 12 month lease as they will require a security deposit, and will require to be paid in advance for the rent at least a couple of months ahead or if not in full like our other poster, versus the rent being paid monthly, hence if a gringo departs early, they won't be out of pocket any money. One of the issues for a gringo though will be getting utilities in their name if they don't have a Cedula, thus requiring a Colombian to do so for them if the utilities are not included which typically is not the case with long term rentals. So if a gringo has a Colombian sign up for utilities with EPM and either CLARO or TIGO and bails not paying the bills, guess what, the Colombian won't be able to get service in their name in the future until the bills are paid by them.

[QUOTE=GringoTrooper;2472011]Does anyone know about or have first hand experience of having 2 passports and living abroad?

For example, I have a USA Passport and am a citizen of a second country in Europe (so 2 passports total).

Therefore, has anyone done this before to live in Colombia for a year?

For example, enter with one passport (stay for 180 days), leave next door for a day (I. E. Ecuador, etc.); and then return to Colombia with your second passport and stay another 180 days.

Cheers.[/QUOTE]Theoretically this should work, albeit I don't have any personal experience with it, however you won't be issued a visa for 180 days upon arrival but for 90 days and will need to extend it while in Country and then do this again upon departing and returning using your other Passport. However, I don't know what kind of information is in Colombia's immigration databases, meaning perhaps when an American Passport # is entered in the system whether it is noted whether the individual is a dual Citizen with another Country. Hopefully there's another member who knows the answer to your question.

[QUOTE=SlapShot10;2472032]

Pinky came over last night. [/QUOTE]Nice report! Good to a meaningful post amongst all the BS.

[QUOTE=GringoTrooper;2472011]Does anyone know about or have first hand experience of having 2 passports and living abroad?

For example, I have a USA Passport and am a citizen of a second country in Europe (so 2 passports total).

Therefore, has anyone done this before to live in Colombia for a year?

For example, enter with one passport (stay for 180 days), leave next door for a day (I. E. Ecuador, etc.); and then return to Colombia with your second passport and stay another 180 days.

Cheers.[/QUOTE]I was also wondering this! I have a dual citizenship and would be stoked if this gave me the opportunity to easily get more time in Colombia.

[QUOTE=BootyBandit84;2472110]I was also wondering this! I have a dual citizenship and would be stoked if this gave me the opportunity to easily get more time in Colombia.[/QUOTE]It is easier to file the correct paperwork and be in the country legally, rather than try and go around loops. Doing it right the first time saves money and embarrassment. I stood in line for 3 hours to buy a $30,000 pesos runt. The runt allows you to buy a car or motorcycle, without it, you'll have to put it in someone else's name. Buy a Motorcycle and it's in your name, and someone has access to it while you are in the US and they get a ticket, when you arrive to Colombia you go straight to the slammer until the fine has been resolved. Going around the Bush in Colombia may not what you want to do. It takes about 60 days to get a driver's license in Colombia, so, take the time to read the paperwork and file for a foreign ID and the correct kind of visa and you can come and go as you please. 2 passports may work, but having a Colombian ID and permission to be here will be so much easier. Pollo Negro is out!

[QUOTE=SlapShot10;2472032]Hahahahaaaaaa he's BACK! No way you RTFF since your departure! How's life in the US? I think we just reached a point where I was annoyed telling her to do the same shit, she was annoyed not getting paid and getting my grief. I don't know. Probably for the best. I'm pretty sure she'd come over if I asked. I don't pay attention to zodiac signs, but we're the same, and sometimes it shows. Stubborn and will leave without a moment's notice.

Pinky came over last night. I made dinner for myself, because she ate before coming, and then was watching sports on tv. She had messaged her friend asking what she was up to. The friend responded around 1-2 a. At that point, we had been in the jacuzzi for hours, and had finished Round 1. She asked if her friend could stop by. I didn't really want her to, but I thought whatever, I can always just go to bed if I want. So, her friend arrives at 3 a. They change the music vibe, and the friend is dancing in the jacuzzi. Pinky found a bikini that I told her was left here and holy fuck she looked good. So, the dancing turns into lap dancing, and that turns into slipping the bikini bottoms to the side. I couldn't get it in the friend, though. She's petite, tomboy, but cute dimples, and little athlete type body. She goes to use the bathroom, and Pinky hops on for a ride. We decide to go to the bedroom. The friend tries to jump right on in cowgirl, but I tell her to suck it first. As she does, Pinky joins and sits on my face. Then, the friend gets on top, no condom. She was riding much better than I expected. [/QUOTE]Hats-off to you with trying to keep all the opinions about the virus and political nonsense on point, which is pussy!

The guys who spend so much time debating must have to much time on their hands and must not be here in Medellin.

Like the cutie in your photos, now that's on point and now understand why so much talk is all about nothing as when us Medellin based guys have things like this to play with at anytime we want all the other stuff is simply noise.

Much love and respect to all.

The Tall Man.

[QUOTE=Luminus;2472017]Not sure if any of this is new and different from WT's lists but found this on a local Medellin forum so thought I'd share. The links did not copy / paste so, sorry for that!!
[/QUOTE]There is a Medellin List here has the up to date info. Based on some of the out of date prices, I think the list you have is quite old.

[QUOTE=GringoTrooper;2472011]For example, enter with one passport (stay for 180 days), leave next door for a day (I. E. Ecuador, etc.); and then return to Colombia with your second passport and stay another 180 days.[/QUOTE]I thought something like that before. I am from Georgia and my best friend is from Texas. One school break we went down to his house and I got a Texas drivers license. From then on when I got pulled over in Georgia I would use my Texas license and never pay the tickets. Finally I went legit. 5 years later I got pulled over and used my Georgia license. Well I thought the system went by license numbers, but it went by name. I had a bench warrant out for my arrest due to unpaid tickets from way back when. So I was hauled off to jail. These days there is even face recognition software, so trying something like that in immigration is less likely to work than it may have been before.

[QUOTE=Surfer500;2472053]One of the issues for a gringo though will be getting utilities in their name if they don't have a Cedula, thus requiring a Colombian to do so for them if the utilities are not included which typically is not the case with long term rentals. [/QUOTE]I posted before that the only utility my buddy was not able to get in his name was the cable due to him not having a Colombian ID, because they do a credit check. He found someone with good credit and gave them 150K to put his cable in their name. Everything else you don't need the Colombian ID for.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2472156]I posted before that the only utility my buddy was not able to get in his name was the cable due to him not having a Colombian ID, because they do a credit check. He found someone with good credit and gave them 150 K to put his cable in their name. Everything else you don't need the Colombian ID for.[/QUOTE]Actually to have a credit check done on you in Colombia, not only do you need to have a Colombian ID, a cedula, but you also have to register with Experian in Colombia so that they can track you and develop a credit score for you as the Cedula is used for tracking. I know it sounds odd, but this is how it works in Colombia. As an example, if a Colombian doesn't pay a utility company, it will show up on the database for the Cedula. A Colombian Cedula not only is an ID, but also is like a social security number for citizens and others.

And as far as not needing a Colombian ID, well EPM the utility provider requires one and will not accept a foreign Passport, at least that has been my experience, and others I know in Medellin. So perhaps utilities are included in your buddy's apartment which typically is the case in the lower budget apartments because the units are not typically separately metered.

Basically, without a Cedula in Colombia you are very limited as to what you can do such as opening a bank account, obtaining a Colombian credit card, among other things. The other board members living in Medellin not stuck there because of the Pandemic can attest to what I am saying.

[QUOTE=Orgasmico;2456702]I feel you. I agree. I love the Sosua vibe as far as the atmosphere / environment and the talent age. I love the ocean and things to do around the beach.

[/QUOTE]Heading down to El Centro today. Thinking about hitting Sosua in October for some beach time and a change of pace.

[URL]https://youtu.be/B8J2tp13sUY[/URL]

[QUOTE=Surfer500;2472165]Actually to have a credit check done on you in Colombia, not only do you need to have a Colombian ID, a cedula, but you also have to register with Experian in Colombia so that they can track you and develop a credit score for you as the Cedula is used for tracking. I know it sounds odd, but this is how it works in Colombia. As an example, if a Colombian doesn't pay a utility company, it will show up on the database for the Cedula. A Colombian Cedula not only is an ID, but also is like a social security number for citizens and others.

And as far as not needing a Colombian ID, well EPM the utility provider requires one and will not accept a foreign Passport, at least that has been my experience, and others I know in Medellin. So perhaps utilities are included in your buddy's apartment which typically is the case in the lower budget apartments because the units are not typically separately metered.

Basically, without a Cedula in Colombia you are very limited as to what you can do such as opening a bank account, obtaining a Colombian credit card, among other things. The other board members living in Medellin not stuck there because of the Pandemic can attest to what I am saying.[/QUOTE]Much love and respect to all, just my personal experience here in Medellin on these topics.

I was able to obtain my EPM in my name before I had my cedula when I purchased my apartment a bit over 3 years ago. Just need to bring in the apartment title papers.

I also was able to have a Bancolombia account 3 years ago without a cedula (passport only) but it took some effort and checking with different branches.

I also have purchased both motorcycles and autos before cedula but needed to get a RUNT number issued first. Still have the car and all is good.

Cable and my Tigo cell phone was a problem so had a trusted friend help me out.

I also had no issues with getting my Colombian combo auto and motorcycle license issued.

Don't need any credit card so that's a non issue.

The Tall Man.