Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=GianniVersace;2699608]Thats good intel. I did not know about a gringo bar at the San Peter. I am so glad I booked a room at the san peter LOL.[/QUOTE]I wish I knew it earlier but Joe was my guardian angel on day 1 when I really found myself in a pickle. I arrived at san peters at 11 am and of course room was not ready despite having been told that it might be available. The lady at reception didn't speak a word of English.

There was no WIFI.

It was my first hour in Colombia.

I had only 10 K pesos left.

I was really pissed off and getting angry just when I heard Joe speak English to another guy staying at SP. The bar opens at 3 PM but I managed to talk to Joe just as he entered the bar door. He was very kind and happy to help come into his bar, let me use bar wifi and introduced me to a vennie who spoke excellent English. Within a minute I was fully back in business, he told me where to get the pesos from, how to get the sim and answered my other questions.

A great conversationalist.

One thing guys need to mention more often at this forum is that San Peter now had a very busy, American run bar right next to reception. SP is now as good as Hotel M.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2700679]I agree it is a matter of semantics, but Nounce stated "you can't bring them back to San Peter if they only have Venezuela ID". You admit a passport is a form of ID. Nounce tried to defend his statement by saying he meant cedula, but that is not what he said.[/QUOTE]Next time I will be more careful when stating it. I have never met any venni in Medellin has a passport either.

[QUOTE=Paulie97;2700732]Thus comparisons to the US are invalid before one ever begins as the contexts are different.[/QUOTE]The point was not to compare USA city neighborhoods to Medellin neighborhoods. The point being made is that a bad neighborhood anywhere is a bad neighborhood, and a bad neighborhood is bad for everyone. From there all neighborhoods will be worse for a non-local. The more removed you are the more dangerous. Centro is more dangerous for non-Centro living people. Safest to least in order would be people living in Centro, other Medellin neighborhoods, other Colombian cities, Latino foreigners, and most dangerous for non-Spanish speaking foreigners. Normally the further you are from being local equates to less friends and support (people you know) to aid you if trouble arises. Another is that if you are just passing through you will not press charges and stay for any court proceedings.

Parque Lleras has usually more 3 girls on most evenings, but don't count on it because daily rain can really drop the numbers, for an hour or two. Of course there are more girls in clubs but there is usually a cover charge.

Not sure why anyone would take chances with low quality women in centro while deed can be conducted in nearby casas like new life, zandalay etc for slightly higher prices in much, much, much better circumstances and with much better looking girls. No need to sweat in the trains, take uber from san peter. Its mere 3 bucks one way. Door to door.

FB takes quite a bit of time and effort. One must have dates set well before arrival.

Google translate specially voice and offline translation have made life so much simpler. I had no problems talking with anyone.

Medellin is very safe actually, at least while the sun is up. In the evening just uber door to destination and back.

In driver is better than uber. Pay cash and done. No credit card charges shit.

Colombia is first country in the world that I have seen offer a low exchange rate at money exchangers. The official xe rate was 4100 pesos to 1 USD, exchanges offered 3750 to 3800 with pan cambio in unicentro mall offering highest 3810.

At airport, just before exit, it was just 3250 - holy eff.

Laureles is very central, very lively and is full of restaurants. One can easily walk outside on CR 70 till 11 pm without any fear.

It rains everyday, sometimes it will really rain hard and spoil your evening. Street Girls scatter or don't show up in first place. Always have plan be.

Get a sim ASAP, it is lifeline to enjoyment (aka translation, directions).

A small propina of 1.5 K or 1 K is very appreciated by taxi drivers. Overall Colombians are friendly people happy to talk.

MDE airport is very small for international arrivals and departures, some English is spoken but it is very limited.

Medellin trains must be avoided during rush over, become too busy and sometimes there are long and painful service disruptions. Very unsafe due to covid. Masks are enforced on public transportation. Still need to fill out checking for arrivals and departures.

Most FB girls insist on 200 K plus taxi, 250 is more easily accepted.

Avianca is the worst airline when it comes to price gouging. Stay far far away from these cheapy blood suckers. The dme and nicker to the extent of being criminals (100 bucks for a bag if you failed to check it online, 100 bucks for the check in at airport if you failed to check in online).

[QUOTE=Nounce;2700767]Next time I will be more careful when stating it. I have never met any venni in Medellin has a passport either.[/QUOTE]It depends on where you meet them. If you find them in El Centro they probably won't have a passport. The ones I found, 1 through a referral, had a passport and an education in hospitality management. Last time I talked to her she had opened a store in La Floresta. The other one just returned to Venezuela last week.

[QUOTE=RamDavidson84;2700717]I was inquiring about locations which are pay for play. Something similar to Gustos or La Isla but with working girls and good from 8-11 pm. Just curious if anybody knew a place that was good around that time of night? Has anyone been to the Mansion recently? I have been there before and it is hit or miss but mostly miss around that time.[/QUOTE]The best evening places are the chica bars in el centro near Plaza Botero. I would usually hit them 6 to 9 pm. They are still going strong later than that but the area becomes less safe later at night. And the metro shuts down so need to take a taxi later. Bars are named conejitos, barra grille nuevo and barra ejecutiva all on calle 53. I would suggest not staying later than the metro shuts down unless you are comfortable and practiced in such areas.

[QUOTE=RamDavidson84;2700717]I was inquiring about locations which are pay for play. Something similar to Gustos or La Isla but with working girls and good from 8-11 pm. Just curious if anybody knew a place that was good around that time of night? Has anyone been to the Mansion recently? I have been there before and it is hit or miss but mostly miss around that time.[/QUOTE]Firstly, the only thing similar with Gustos an La Isla is that they're both over priced (more so Gustos). One's a nightclub and the other a stripclub. La Isla actually isn't too bad price wise if you go with a couple friends and share a bottle.

Secondly, there's nothing really like either of them at those hours.

Your best bet is probably some of the stripclubs in Centro as Lucky Nuts mentioned. If that doesn't suit you, then maybe a Fb girl or one that you've gotten contact info from at Gustos / La Isla or wherever else you're hanging out at previous nights to come hang out at your place. I wouldn't bother with Mansion unless you can't line one up to pay you a visit.

Good luck and let us know how it works out.

Hello everyone,

First off I would like to thank everyone for this wonderful community. I appreciate the amount the time senior members have put in to help others.

I booked a last minute trip to Medellin for 3 days, and will be reaching tomorrow. I have gone through a lot of pages on this forum. I was a bit overwhelmed with the information but I learned a lot. I will be staying in the Poblano area. I am new to mongering and my Spanish is very limited at best, so I am not sure how I will fare in the establishments.

1. Would you please suggest any massage parlors in the Poblano area? Or any other place I can take a cab to? (In the forum I read that Energy was a good one).

2. Is there any other place you would recommend for a new guy with virtually no Spanish? I can use google translate but do the girls have patience for it?

3. Should I be using Uber, Cabify or Didi for transportation?

Thanks in advance!

- Staying in Poblado.

- Spanish. Very limited.

Hi everyone,

First off, thanks for all your contributions to this wonderful community.

I am a relatively new at this and have booked a last minute trip to Medellin, reaching tomorrow, and will be staying in the Poblado area. I went through a lot of pages on this forum and have gotten some very valuable information. My Spanish is very limited and I am a bit overwhelmed with the idea of going into an establishment and going through the communication process. Can you please help me with the following information?

1. Are there any good Massage Parlors in the Poblado area. Or would you recommend massage parlors in another area where I can user to?

2. Is there is any establishment which is not too daunting for someone with virtually no Spanish?

3. Should I be using Uber, Cabify or Didi?

Thanks in advance!

[QUOTE=Plan77;2700764]I arrived at san peters at 11 am and of course room was not ready despite having been told that it might be available.[/QUOTE]I think they were telling you it may be available just to be telling you that I have never been able to check in to San Peter before 3 pm.

[QUOTE=Plan77;2700764] I arrived at san peters at 11 am and of course room was not ready despite having been told that it might be available. The lady at reception didn't speak a word of English.

There was no WIFI.

It was my first hour in Colombia.

I had only 10 K pesos left.

I was really pissed off and getting angry[/QUOTE]So you wanted to check in several hours early, had not gotten any pesos at the airport, and can't speak any Spanish. I'd be pretty pissed off too. At myself.

[QUOTE=RamDavidson84;2700368]
Sidenote Question: What is the best pregame spot in Medellin? Place to drink with chicas and warm up before a big night out. A place that is good from the hours of 8 pm to 11 pm?[/QUOTE]As others have said, the clubs in centro are perfect that time. Grills nueva has benn my go-to spot for the past few months. Victoria also has its moments. Both very cheap 6 mil a beer, 60-70 mil a chica. Barra ehecutiva is also good but dbl the price for beers and 50% extra for chicas. Better to go ealier for more choice and calmer atmosphere. Things get nore crazy the later it gets.

I also enjoy the street below for very early evening. I forget its name, but I call it walking street bcos its the clsoest thing MDE has to a short time street in thailand.

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Your post is very informative, especially for newB. Thanks.

[QUOTE=GianniVersace;2698075]Actually speakin of Covid Tests where are you all getting a covid test 24 hours before flight back to the USA? Does anyone know of a place in Laureles?[/QUOTE]You can also order a test on Rappi (for real), someone will come to your place and swab you. You get the result in a few hours, via email or whatsapp.