Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2883177]Common sense is crucial. It's all a question of perspective. I wonder what my gut tells me is true and most of these unfortunate victims don't have much experience in the country, or less than they think they do.[/QUOTE]Other than homicides no one really knows what the odds are or how much it's changing for the worse because so few robberies are reported.

In retrospect, I did some foolish things in Colombia, as I have in every other place I have been including the US and nothing serious has ever happened to me.

People who have had a bad experience in Medellin will swear it's hell on earth and people who have not had a bad experience (yet) will say it's all exaggerated.

Personally, after my vast two week experience there plus all the youtube videos, news reports, this forum, etc etc I think that if you are white and you are on the street or in a bar in Medellin you are very possibly in someone's crosshairs. It's not a remote chance, it's a fairly good chance. I would avoid the street and the bars as much as possible. I believe that the street after sunrise but before 10:00 am is probably good because criminals are up late and they also have to sleep.

[QUOTE=Magma5108;2883150]I'm traveling to Medellin for the first time and the type of woman I'm looking for seems to match what you're describing. Educated and smart, talented. How do I go about meeting them? I'm a mid-30's male and I'll be staying in El Poblado.[/QUOTE]You probably need to get a job. Then meet her through work or meet her brother or best friend through work and have them set you up. From what I understand, Colombians are very cautious about strangers, there is no hookup culture, so you need to have some sort of solid social connection in advance. You might be teaching English classes in a school for adults and get acquainted with an adult female student.

[QUOTE=TexasPistol;2883258]You probably need to get a job. Then meet her through work or meet her brother or best friend through work and have them set you up. From what I understand, Colombians are very cautious about strangers, there is no hookup culture, so you need to have some sort of solid social connection in advance. You might be teaching English classes in a school for adults and get acquainted with an adult female student.[/QUOTE]Colombians are very cautious about strangers for good reason. For a good part of their history, that stranger might be trying to kill or kidnap you. Therefore they generally go out with friends and they keep an eye on each other.

Thanks for the info. I am only in Medellin for 2 1/2 days so for me it's about maximizing my playtime LOL.

[QUOTE=Putero1;2883069]Hotel Dix is nice but nothing really upscale like the Dann Carlton and it's a bit pricey for what it is because of the location. I stayed there a while back one night and basically you're paying for location on CL 10 right near Lleras and girl friendly. This is perfect if you just have a short stay, but I wouldn't book there for longer than 4-5 nights. This area some nights late get full of pickpocket teams that target drunk foreigners. The hot tubs take 30 minutes to fill up. Have fun.[/QUOTE]

What do you think of these new ordinances from the city of Medallin new mayor put it down guess he does not want public mongering.

[URL]https://youtu.be/UVjozKqkmSw?si=qsJ9d1vHF5LtHEs0[/URL]

As a foreigner you have the advantage that a good girl will see you as kinder, sweeter and less dangerous than the average Colombian guy. This is mostly bad tbh because most of them will see you as a mark $ - all females do this everywhere, it's in their nature. Never let them know if you are loaded. Part of the dating culture in Latam is the man pays, so it will be very hard to know if she really loves you, or if she is just taking advantage. Unless you spend a lot of time with her and are a good judge of character.

I agree with the other posts that the culture is wary of strangers and that they go out in groups and take care of each other. But women are amazing and looking to be admired, especially by a foreigner. They respond to flirting, if done well, amazingly.

[QUOTE=Magma5108;2883150]I'm traveling to Medellin for the first time and the type of woman I'm looking for seems to match what you're describing. Educated and smart, talented. How do I go about meeting them? I'm a mid-30's male and I'll be staying in El Poblado.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=DoomBringer321;2883342]What do you think of these new ordinances from the city of Medallin new mayor put it down guess he does not want public mongering.

[URL]https://youtu.be/UVjozKqkmSw?si=qsJ9d1vHF5LtHEs0[/URL][/QUOTE]That's 1. Cartagena only, not Medellin 2. Only applies to the historic area, and 3. Temporary: only until March 24'.

[QUOTE=DoomBringer321;2883342]What do you think of these new ordinances from the city of Medallin new mayor put it down guess he does not want public mongering.

[URL]https://youtu.be/UVjozKqkmSw?si=qsJ9d1vHF5LtHEs0[/URL][/QUOTE]No no not in Medellin bro it's Cartagena. In Medellin we got a good new mayor who was previously the mayor in 2016 - 2019 and street mongering is alive and well, in fact the new mayor here is actually promoting mongering by having removed the stupid barriers and returning the area to how it used to be before 2023.

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2883242]It happens in restaurants from time to time. This is why I avoid having my back to the street or sitting at table on or near the street. If something pops off I want to have a chance to stash valuables before the crooks get to me.[/QUOTE]Like a place that is right off of the street and some morons walk in off their bike to rob cell phones. Yeah, unlikely but possible. But if you are out with a girl in almost any club or nice restaurant, you are safer in the club than when you hop in a taxi to go home. Nicer decent clubs in Poblado or la 70 have security at the door. I was responding to Tex, who thinks taking a girl out dancing in Medellin is a high risk activity because you may end up looking down the barrel of a gun. Cheers.

This is what I was referring to in my response to the "I don't want the barriers removed" posts. The new mayor is known for a firm anti-crime and law enforcement stance.

[QUOTE=DoomBringer321;2883342]What do you think of these new ordinances from the city of Medallin new mayor put it down guess he does not want public mongering.

[URL]https://youtu.be/UVjozKqkmSw?si=qsJ9d1vHF5LtHEs0[/URL][/QUOTE]

New life half hour cost is now 70.

Inflation is real. I'm pretty sure Amigas Sexxy is still 65/ half hour. It's starting to get popular with gringos lately. The nearby Aiffe is only 60/ half hour but really struggling for staff quality.

[QUOTE=YahnCruz;2883423]New life half hour cost is now 70.[/QUOTE]

I watched the video and realized it is about Cartagena after I responded. I usually avoid youtube videos of this sort. It's a good example of how random guys can say whatever they want on there and viewers pick up on it in a game of telephone and turn it into the media frenzy we are seeing now about the dangers of Medellin. If it keeps nervous punters away I guess it's not a bad thing.

[QUOTE=Gabacho;2883417]No no not in Medellin bro it's Cartagena. In Medellin we got a good new mayor who was previously the mayor in 2016 - 2019 and street mongering is alive and well, in fact the new mayor here is actually promoting mongering by having removed the stupid barriers and returning the area to how it used to be before 2023.[/QUOTE]

Hello, will be going to MDE next week, or Back to SOSUA LOL. I'm a bit uncomfortable I'm so used to Sosua. I Would like to know exactly where all the action is, I've seen videos on YouTube of "Parque Lleras" with alot of chicas at night, and Also El Centro that was marked as "dangerous" but nice woman roaming around, and I'm going to assume brothels. Not quit sure the walking distance between the areas. What area should I stay in or landmark should stay close to (Airbnb) where I could walk to all the action. Thanks in advance! I've attached links to the videos I'm talking about in the description.

Will decide and book my flight tonight based on you guys feedback! Thanks a million times.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo5V1k4R0nU&t=975s[/URL]

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv9yL3mxfS4[/URL]

[QUOTE=YahnCruz;2883423]New life half hour cost is now 70.[/QUOTE]That's 2nd increase in a year for that same boring sloppy lineup.