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[QUOTE=Manizales911;3061133]Immigration officials in any country can deny you because they don't like the look on your face, no reason necessary. Colombia is tired of these Youtube idiots.[/QUOTE]That's pretty much it. You're visiting at their pleasure.
[QUOTE=Knowledge;3061131]You can buy tadalafil and sex toys here. These guys have had their luggage inspected after they were unable to provide satisfactory responses to questions along the lines of "what is the purpose of your visit to Colombia?" It's a good idea to be able to name an attraction or two. You should also be able to indicate where you will be staying and it's better if the address you give is not one of the better known punter clubhouses.[/QUOTE]That is the smartest move, but you are not getting the smartest mongers in MDE. They can book tons of attractions and cancel them if they don't feel like doing any tourism. A coffee tour for example. The easiest is to find a local girlfriend or buddy and provide her or his info.
[QUOTE=Knowledge;3061132]Propane barbecue is pretend barbecue. But seriously, the longer you are here the more you realize how bad Colombian gastronomy is. Their favorite flavor is bland and their only seasoning is salt, sugar, grease, and cilantro. You can work around it in the big cities where there are international restaurants and specialty grocery chains like Carulla. In the pueblos and smaller cities it is grim. I was in Ibagu last week. I couldn't even find a decent pastel de pollo. One morning I was in a local bakery and everybody was eating calentado. I reverted to fruit and steamed vegetables.[/QUOTE]You're right. I live in Manizales and generally the food here sucks but there are a handful of decent restaurants but it took a lot of research and trial and error to get a decent roster of restaurants. That said, everything else about this city blows away the big three cities, especially the chicas. Tonight I'm taking a "9" chica to a Mexican restaurant owned by a Mexican family, the chica is the one that found this one, the restaurant has great reviews, we'll see.
[QUOTE=Manizales911;3061292]I live in Manizales and generally the food here sucks but there are a handful of decent restaurants but it took a lot of research and trial and error to get a decent roster of restaurants. That said, everything else about this city blows away the big three cities, especially the chicas.[/QUOTE]I agree. Manizales is one beautiful place and I found some great food there. Those hills can go to hell, but I guess that is what makes it so beautiful.
Hola amigos,
Regular poster in the Havana thread, going to try out Colombia in June. I've read the thread back 6 months and chatted with some people who've gone. My only issues are logistical. Some great recommendations here on dinero and restaurants and strip clubs.
My main concerns:
1) Where to stay (my preference on my first trip is to stay in Poblado, K. I. S. S.) for chica-friendliness. Some say hotels are better, others say certain AirBNBs (which is my typical lodging). I know the AirBNB drill, ask the hosts, and read the reviews, same as any city. But if there are hotels that are renowned for their chica hospitality, then maybe I can bypass the rigamarole of AirBNB research and host interviews. It REALLY raises my anxiety dropping the time and money on a trip and not even knowing if I am going to be able to take a chica home (not interested in the love hotels, I like home court advantage). Assume money is not a consideration.
2) Which city to fly into? Many experienced Colombia guys have different views on which airport to take and not be in immigration for 4 hours (I am ADD / type A and waiting in line is painful). I want to go to Medellin, but is it really better to fly into CTG (I'm already researching Cartagena chicas). Some say yes, some say BOG (frankly I'm a little scared of Bogota on my first trip), others say all the airports suck, so just redeye it and get there first (I'd prefer not to start my vacay with jet lag, as I'm no spring chicken). I don't mind flying into one city from the US, then hopping to another in Colombia, and flying back to the US from it, if that is more better than wasting 4 hours at MDE.
3) Is June a good month to go? Being equatorial I wouldn't think the time of year would matter, but it seems to be raining a lot there now. Rain kind of buzzkills strolling in Lleras park, eh?
Also, many references to "casas" here, which seems to be either bordellos or clubs that act that way?
TIA guys. I promise to reciprocate with a detailed report upon my return.
[QUOTE=MojoBandit;3060802]I saw this on Fay Boo and I tried to find a matching story by googling this lead line but I could not find anything. Anybody else heard about this?
It says: ....."German inadmitted by Migration Colombia after demonstrating intention of tourism for sexual exploitation.
Inconsistencies during the migration interview, itineraries to Cartagena and Medellin and sex toys in their luggage prompted the measure. "
[URL]https://www.facebook.com/MigracionCol[/URL][/QUOTE]Guarantee this is not his first time being denied entry. In 9 out of 10 of these cases, there is a missing variable. I have seen guys with super-dooper packages of Magnums, entire BlueChew packs, PT-141, cock rings, and dildos the size of my arm, only lacking a P-Diddy baby-oils. Bags ran through the X-ray and let through without questions.
"What are you here for?" — "Visiting a friend."
"Where are you staying?" — "MIxa in Pablano."
And then STFU.
+30 year in this game and that smells like BS.
[QUOTE=Jiniterinator;3061354]Hola amigos,
Regular poster in the Havana thread, going to try out Colombia in June. I've read the thread back 6 months and chatted with some people who've gone. My only issues are logistical. Some great recommendations here on dinero and restaurants and strip clubs.
My main concerns:
1) Where to stay (my preference on my first trip is to stay in Poblado, K. I. S. S.) for chica-friendliness. Some say hotels are better, others say certain AirBNBs (which is my typical lodging). I know the AirBNB drill, ask the hosts, and read the reviews, same as any city. But if there are hotels that are renowned for their chica hospitality, then maybe I can bypass the rigamarole of AirBNB research and host interviews. It REALLY raises my anxiety dropping the time and money on a trip and not even knowing if I am going to be able to take a chica home (not interested in the love hotels, I like home court advantage).[/QUOTE]If you have anxiety as being perceived as a "sex tourist" stay in Laureles or someplace like that rather than Poblado. When you look at Airbnb be wary of any renters who are (solo) women. They are the most restrictive in terms of having guests.
[QUOTE=Jiniterinator;3061354]Hola amigos, Regular poster in the Havana thread, going to try out Colombia in June. I've read the thread back 6 months and chatted with some people who've gone. My only issues are logistical. Some great recommendations here on dinero and restaurants and strip clubs.
My main concerns:
1) Where to stay ...........2) Which city to fly into? ........3) Is June a good month to go?.........
Also, many references to "casas" here, which seems to be either bordellos or clubs that act that way?
TIA guys. I promise to reciprocate with a detailed report upon my return.[/QUOTE]Responses (or at least partial answers) to three of your concerns:
1) RISK OF LONG WAIT AT MEDELLIN PASSPORT CONTROL (Fly into another city?) You write: "I'd prefer not to start my vacay with jet lag, as I'm no spring chicken. " In that case you may be in luck. The elderly (anyone over some age, 60? 65?) can go into a "Preferential Line" with virtually no wait.
2) IS June A GOOD MONTH TO GO? FOR WEATHER IN GENERAL? FOR RAIN? To quote one source on local climate: "Medelland, known as the "City of Eternal Spring," has a mild climate year-round with two main rainy seasons (AprilMay, SeptemberNovember) and two drier seasons (DecemberMarch, JulyAugust). Rain typically falls in short, heavy afternoon showers. " In my experience, even during rainy season, rare to have a gloomy, rainy day--per the quote, just briefer, intense storms, most often in the late afternoon but they can interfere with Parque Lleras mongering on occasion.
3) ARE CASAS MORE LIKE BORDELLOS OR CLUBS. Casas are like brothels or bordellos, generally open from late morning into early evening.
Enjoy your visit and we'll keep an eye out for that promised trip report.
[QUOTE=NilAdmirari;3061367]Responses (or at least partial answers) to three of your concerns:
1) RISK OF LONG WAIT AT MEDELLIN PASSPORT CONTROL (Fly into another city?) You write: "I'd prefer not to start my vacay with jet lag, as I'm no spring chicken. " In that case you may be in luck. The elderly (anyone over some age, 60? 65?) can go into a "Preferential Line" with virtually no wait.
[/QUOTE]The preferential age is 65.
Wondering if any of you have lived in Medellin for a year or so, then decided to return? What did you get tired of?
I want to give everyone a heads-up about a situation I recently found myself in. Because of my trusting nature, I was caught off guard. I've known this woman for about eight years—she's 25 now—so I felt I had no reason to doubt her. Over the years, I frequently handled financial transactions for her whenever she asked. Other men would send her money via PayPal, Western Union, Venmo, or Zelle, directing the funds to my personal account for me to transfer to her. I've done this for over three years without any issues; however, the problems began about three or four months ago.
About a month and a half ago, a young woman I know began receiving frequent financial transactions ranging from $1,500 to $2,000. These payments arrived two or three times a week. I was amazed by the volume and commended her for her hustle. Since she was using my PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle accounts, I saw multiple men sending $2,000 a night. When I asked her about it, she explained she was spending upwards of eight hours with these clients, which justified the high rate.
The transactions seemed legitimate because the same individuals would send $2,000 multiple times over several days. I had no reason to doubt her; I personally watched her earn over $30,000 in a single month, which I then transferred to her, her mother, and her sister.
The trouble started when these men returned to the United States. They filed "unauthorized transaction" claims, alleging they had been robbed. Because the money was originally sent to my personal accounts, I was left "holding the bag. " My accounts at PayPal, Venmo, and Bank of America were immediately frozen, leaving me with over $40,000 in total delinquency.
I had to hire an aggressive lawyer to fight the banks. We argued that this couldn't be fraud; if it were a mistake or a robbery, any rational person would have blocked their card or issued a stop-payment immediately. Instead, these men waited two or three weeks until they were back in the States to claim their accounts were hacked.
Once my lawyer submitted screenshots and location data proving these men were physically in Colombia when they authorized the payments, the financial institutions finally released my funds. It was clear these men had "squandered" thousands of dollars and filed false claims to hide the spending from their wives or girlfriends. Given the circumstances and what I have experienced, I want to make it clear that the majority of the individuals claiming to have been robbed are East Indian men with traditional names—such as Patel, Chakra, and Kumar. Despite their claims, they spent an incredible amount of money on this young woman over the course of a month. Furthermore, they waited until they returned to the United States before reporting that any robbery had occurred.
My advice: Never facilitate financial transactions for anyone in Colombia under any circumstances. It can be detrimental to your financial standing and your well-being. I escaped "without a scratch" only because of my attorney, but it was a massive risk. Stay safe out there. PN.
I can't verify if these men were drugged, if she scanned their thumbs while they were high, or exactly what made them spend $2,000 a night with this young woman—but I'm telling you, it happened. They sent money to my account on multiple occasions. I don't know her methods, but the transactions were real.
If you're going to be partying or getting high with women in Colombia, please protect your financial well-being. Do not let your guard down. Throughout February and March, I transferred money for her without issue, and she was receiving $8,000 to $10,000 a week. Whether she was getting clients intoxicated and using FaceID or thumbprints, the risk is real.
By the time you return to the USA And claim you were robbed, geotracking will show you were physically there, making it nearly impossible to get your money back—especially once you've sent payments to someone else's Zelle. Don't let your guard down. " For the record, I can personally verify this because I've seen it with my own eyes. This girl is building a three-story, six-bedroom home that is nearly complete. I am unsure of the total cost or the source of her funding, but the finishing touches are currently being applied. Based on what I've seen, the house is more than 90% finished, and I can only imagine what it took to get this project done. " Stay safe. PN.
[QUOTE=PolloNegro;3061509]I want to give everyone a heads-up about a situation I recently found myself in. Because of my trusting nature, I was caught off guard. I've known this woman for about eight yearsshe's 25 nowso I felt I had no reason to doubt her. Over the years, I frequently handled financial transactions for her whenever she asked. Other men would send her money via PayPal, Western Union, Venmo, or Zelle, directing the funds to my personal account for me to transfer to her. I've done this for over three years without any issues; however, the problems began about three or four months ago.
About a month and a half ago, a young woman I know began receiving frequent financial transactions ranging from $1,500 to $2,000. These payments arrived two or three times a week. I was amazed by the volume and commended her for her hustle. Since she was using my PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle accounts, I saw multiple men sending $2,000 a night. When I asked her about it, she explained she was spending upwards of eight hours with these clients, which justified the high rate.
The transactions seemed legitimate because the same individuals would send $2,000 multiple times over several days. I had no reason to doubt her; I personally watched her earn over $30,000 in a single month, which I then transferred to her, her mother, and her sister.
The trouble started when these men returned to the United States. They filed "unauthorized transaction" claims, alleging they had been robbed. Because the money was originally sent to my personal accounts, I was left "holding the bag. " My accounts at PayPal, Venmo, and Bank of America were immediately frozen, leaving me with over $40,000 in total delinquency.
I had to hire an aggressive lawyer to fight the banks. We argued that this couldn't be fraud; if it were a mistake or a robbery, any rational person would have blocked their card or issued a stop-payment immediately. Instead, these men waited two or three weeks until they were back in the States to claim their accounts were hacked.
Once my lawyer submitted screenshots and location data proving these men were physically in Colombia when they authorized the payments, the financial institutions finally released my funds. It was clear these men had "squandered" thousands of dollars and filed false claims to hide the spending from their wives or girlfriends. Given the circumstances and what I have experienced, I want to make it clear that the majority of the individuals claiming to have been robbed are East Indian men with traditional namessuch as Patel, Chakra, and Kumar. Despite their claims, they spent an incredible amount of money on this young woman over the course of a month. Furthermore, they waited until they returned to the United States before reporting that any robbery had occurred.
My advice: Never facilitate financial transactions for anyone in Colombia under any circumstances. It can be detrimental to your financial standing and your well-being. I escaped "without a scratch" only because of my attorney, but it was a massive risk. Stay safe out there. PN.[/QUOTE]I am surprised you were able to do it, the IRS would asked you to pay taxes because you have frequent payments coming in and out.
Thanks for the PSA.
The same could be said about Venezuelan or Venezuelans, you don't know where the money is coming from, it could be from illegal businesses as well.
[QUOTE=PolloNegro;3061510]I can't verify if these men were drugged, if she scanned their thumbs while they were high, or exactly what made them spend $2,000 a night with this young womanbut I'm telling you, it happened. They sent money to my account on multiple occasions. I don't know her methods, but the transactions were real.
If you're going to be partying or getting high with women in Colombia, please protect your financial well-being. Do not let your guard down. Throughout February and March, I transferred money for her without issue, and she was receiving $8,000 to $10,000 a week. Whether she was getting clients intoxicated and using FaceID or thumbprints, the risk is real.
By the time you return to the USA And claim you were robbed, geotracking will show you were physically there, making it nearly impossible to get your money backespecially once you've sent payments to someone else's Zelle. Don't let your guard down. " For the record, I can personally verify this because I've seen it with my own eyes. This girl is building a three-story, six-bedroom home that is nearly complete. I am unsure of the total cost or the source of her funding, but the finishing touches are currently being applied. Based on what I've seen, the house is more than 90% finished, and I can only imagine what it took to get this project done. " Stay safe. PN.[/QUOTE]If the transfer came from the same account, I'd be suspicious. Here is what's odd (I too think like you), I have wealthy desi friends, and they negotiate to death and are frugal, especially when it comes to "entertainment". They were probably getting drugged, or blackmailed.