Medellin Reports

Hey Tungurahua,

nana is just back off the street a ways. if you turn on Oriental there is a park type place with a small street, nana is on that block, i will see if I can find a picture It is tough to find without someone showing you.

Play Model was there in November, but they might have closed down, not much of a line up anyway.

Dally is a night place, but they will lead you on about when the chicas arrive, Don't bother would be my advice.

Had Christine in January, really thin, but a real cokehead.

Fernanda was there in April, I had her on April 5. Plus she was working at New Life in November.

Thanks for the update

I know you asked Tung but to answer one of your questions, yes Mayorista is very different from Centro. Mayorista is a strip of bars and little cheap hotels that is about a city block long more or less. There is a lot of action and people milling about. Plenty of street girls looking for business and if I am not mistaken, is best seen in the evening and night with Fri and Sat being the best nights. Other nights have action as well and I think there are some girls there during the day but not nearly as many.

Centro is an entire area (there are a few maps posted on here to give you an idea how big the area is) where a lot of casas are found but is very discreet. You will not usually see girls just hanging around looking for business. (There is a park where I saw some of everything going on during the days I walked through with Malodr but I cannot remember the name of it. It is mentioned here in the forum as well.) The casas are mostly just doors with very little else suggesting they are "casas". Centro casas mostly close at about 7 and it has been suggested to not be wandering around after that time unless you have some other purpose. Some of the casas in Centro are open later and you can see some of those mentioned in a few lists done by the guys here. Strip clubs are in Centro as well and are open at night but I was advised not to wander around going to them. Catch a cab.

I gathered this info from the board and from my first and only visit to MDE so I probably will get corrected on some info but I think I am not too far off base. I will be there for a week starting Wednesday and hope to know a lot more from this next trip.

Hope this was helpful!

DP

[QUOTE=Dpilzbo]I know you asked Tung but to answer one of your questions, yes Mayorista is very different from Centro. Mayorista is a strip of bars and little cheap hotels that is about a city block long more or less. There is a lot of action and people milling about. Plenty of street girls looking for business and if I am not mistaken, is best seen in the evening and night with Fri and Sat being the best nights. Other nights have action as well and I think there are some girls there during the day but not nearly as many.

Centro is an entire area (there are a few maps posted on here to give you an idea how big the area is) where a lot of casas are found but is very discreet. You will not usually see girls just hanging around looking for business. (There is a park where I saw some of everything going on during the days I walked through with Malodr but I cannot remember the name of it. It is mentioned here in the forum as well.) The casas are mostly just doors with very little else suggesting they are "casas". Centro casas mostly close at about 7 and it has been suggested to not be wandering around after that time unless you have some other purpose. Some of the casas in Centro are open later and you can see some of those mentioned in a few lists done by the guys here. Strip clubs are in Centro as well and are open at night but I was advised not to wander around going to them. Catch a cab.

I gathered this info from the board and from my first and only visit to MDE so I probably will get corrected on some info but I think I am not too far off base. I will be there for a week starting Wednesday and hope to know a lot more from this next trip.

Hope this was helpful!

DP[/QUOTE]The park you and Malodr were in is called Parque Bolivar.

Mongers, Artistyp in particular,

There are various casas de cambio thoughout Medellin, located in the various centro comericales in the poblado and san diego area, and also in several supermarkets (carulla for sure). In addition, Bancolombia and other banks will change cash, but only during very limited hours. However, I absolutely do not recommend changing cash for several reasons with only one exception, which I will describe. The actual rate for cash exchange of US dollars in Colombia is at least 15% less than the actual interbank exchange rate that you will get from drawing cash via ATM networks. The reason for this is twofold: one, the market in Colombian is absolutely flush with illegally earned US dollars as a result of the narcotics trade; two, the market is also flush with counterfeit US dollars, "made in Cali", which raises the risk of accepting US dollars for exchange. Unlike other Latin American countries, such as Brasil or Argentina where nearly every retail and dining establishment will accept US dollars, most in Colombia simply will not.

The one exception to this rule, and something I have withheld from posting here, is with the Euro. Cash Euro exchange rates are, inexplicably, 15% less than the real market rate. Back in December, when the USD was 1. 49 to the Euro, I was able to buy Euros in Colombia for 1. 32. This works because I was able to pull out USD at the then rate of about 2000 COP to USD, then take the COP and buy Euros from the Casa de Cambios at the equivalent of 1. 32 to the USD. Even with all the fees for the transaction, I for 15 more points on the exchange. As market conditions have not changed I assume this could still be done.

Suerte,

Rock Harders

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[QUOTE=Zig Monger]Mayorista seems much safer at night than centro. Never felt threatened at mayorista at night, and have been there solo on several occasions, though do keep your eyes open as anything is possible. Centro is just too dicey, in my opinion at night, although during the day relatively safe. Just too many drunken colombianos, street type of people hanging in that area after dark. There can be a diamond in the rough here, so shopping from the taxista is an option![/QUOTE]I'll agree. Centro after dark can be quite dicey.

About a month ago I was in el Centro, hit a casa and left about closing time. Walked down to the area they call Junin con la Playa. Pedestrian traffic only, no cars.

Great area for chica gazing and grabbing a quick bite to eat.

Anyway, that area is fairly safe, even in the evening.

What was dumb of me was deciding to walk to the metro station from there at night.

I'll tell you what, some crazed, half naked street dude practically attacked me begging me for money.

I would've felt sorry for him but he was very aggressive and dangerous.

I saw him breaking open bags of garbage on the street like a wild animal and engulfing crap from the garbage.

He spotted me and practically attacked me screaming for money.

I ducked into this grocery store that had security guards outside and waited for a taxi to come by.

Definitely some strange MFo's in Centro, especially after dark.

You should keep your best guard up.

Yup, I knew one of you guys would know the name. Malodr calls it "Blowjob Park" I think. LOL. I knew that wasn't the proper name. Even translated. LOL.

That was an interesting park. Lots of police there during the day. Even a little police sub station but when going by there at night, I saw very few police. There was a guy selling ice cream to the kids and their Mom's and an old crazy lady pulling at her crotch trying to sell me something that I tried hard not to even visualize just a few feet away from him. LOL. There were some glue sniffers (not openly sniffing but clearly high) mixed in with the casual business worker having a bite or reading a paper. There are a few very cute SW there and I know a couple guys that said they were fine (and cheap) but there are some trannys too that look like girls at first glance. Buyer beware.

Is it worth a visit. Yes. To me it was if to do nothing else but people watch for a few minutes. It reminded me of riding the subway without the train!

DP

Nice double thread going on here.

I sit in Miami and will check out the casas and Mayorista tonight. The current reports are timely and quite good. I personally take a wingman along on my night excursions to Mayorista. But it works either way.

As far as money, that is a good analysis Rock. The only thing I can add is that some banks like Vineyard Bank in California and many credit unions now offer atm cards with no fees trying to compete. I discovered this a few years ago and it offers a few advantages. First, the BofA can't rip you off for an 8$ fee every transaction. Secondly, you don't need to carry much money around nor do you need to carry traveler's checks. The exchange rate has been good to me in Asia and Latin America.

Safe Travels

Mayorista is not what I would call safe by any means. That being said, it is relatively much more tranquillo than Centro at night. Centro at night is straight up crazy. Like Grand Theft Auto. Anarchy!

Anyway, one night I was at Mayorista and shots broke out, one guy got hit and a girl as well (the girl was the intended target). Police were there in a flash, the guy got away, both people that got shot looked like they would survive. Funny thing is, 45 minutes later, everything was back to normal. I'm sure others here can corroborate this. It was in the paper and I saw someone had even posted the link to the incident on another board.

Bottom line is always keep your guard up and don't consider anything as 'safe' in Colombia. You'll have a great time and come back home in one piece if you keep this mentality. I'm staying in Colombia now for the last month. In BOG but will be back in MDE in a week or so.

[QUOTE=Sixpaku Too]Hey Tung,

Great report, one of the best in a long time. I will be heading down to Medellin for the first time in a week and a half. I am excited as fuck about it!

I see you were at Mayorista area at night. Is it safe there at night?

Is The centro different from Mayorista?

Just a couple of questions I had. I also look foward to any updates you have.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

[quote=rock harders]mongers, artistyp in particular,

there are various casas de cambio thoughout medellin, located in the various centro comericales in the poblado and san diego area, and also in several supermarkets (carulla for sure). in addition, bancolombia and other banks will change cash, but only during very limited hours. however, i absolutely do not recommend changing cash for several reasons with only one exception, which i will describe. the actual rate for cash exchange of us dollars in colombia is at least 15% less than the actual interbank exchange rate that you will get from drawing cash via atm networks. the reason for this is twofold: one, the market in colombian is absolutely flush with illegally earned us dollars as a result of the narcotics trade; two, the market is also flush with counterfeit us dollars, "made in cali", which raises the risk of accepting us dollars for exchange. unlike other latin american countries, such as brasil or argentina where nearly every retail and dining establishment will accept us dollars, most in colombia simply will not.

the one exception to this rule, and something i have withheld from posting here, is with the euro. cash euro exchange rates are, inexplicably, 15% less than the real market rate. back in december, when the usd was 1. 49 to the euro, i was able to buy euros in colombia for 1. 32. this works because i was able to pull out usd at the then rate of about 2000 cop to usd, then take the cop and buy euros from the casa de cambios at the equivalent of 1. 32 to the usd. even with all the fees for the transaction, i for 15 more points on the exchange. as market conditions have not changed i assume this could still be done.

suerte,

rock harders[/quote]this all makes sense. *do you think me getting ass raped for about $8 per $200 transaction( x30 days) is better than losing 15% on the exchange rate ?

i am staying for a month and i can't see myself giving these assholes $8 everytime i take my own money out.

i understand that other banks are in competition with each other but even citibank now charges for atm fees.

i do not feel comfortable traveling with a credit card offered by some rinky dink bank. chase is known world wide and their reputation is good. oddly enough i feel very secure with chase and that is important to me.

does it matter if my bills are 100's or 50's ?

this was a great post. thank you rock harders. i enjoyed your santa cruz de la sierra post as well.

[QUOTE=Bonhead]Mayorista is not what I would call safe by any means. That being said, it is relatively much more tranquillo than Centro at night. Centro at night is straight up crazy. Like Grand Theft Auto. Anarchy!

Anyway, one night I was at Mayorista and shots broke out, one guy got hit and a girl as well (the girl was the intended target). Police were there in a flash, the guy got away, both people that got shot looked like they would survive. Funny thing is, 45 minutes later, everything was back to normal. I'm sure others here can corroborate this. It was in the paper and I saw someone had even posted the link to the incident on another board.

Bottom line is always keep your guard up and don't consider anything as 'safe' in Colombia. You'll have a great time and come back home in one piece if you keep this mentality. I'm staying in Colombia now for the last month. In BOG but will be back in MDE in a week or so.[/QUOTE]I usually keep a driver and 1-2 wingmen with me.

Mongers, Artistyp-

You can withdraw 800, 000 COP from the Citibank ATM located in the Blockbuster Video store in Poblado. Thats about $470 USD all things considered, so paying $8 USD to pull that amount would be a per transaction fee of only about 1. 7% which is clearly far less than the minimum 15% hit you take to made the cash exchange at your choice of casa de cambio. I do not understand your hangup about wanting to keep a Chase card as your sole mode of money access; all debit cards these days are connected to the same networks, more or less, either Plus, Cirrus, or Link, the prestige of your bank has no bearing on whether an ATM machine will accept your card, only the networks your ATM card is associated with. When I travel in South America, I only use my ATM card (Wachovia) when I go to Colombia, because in all the other places I have been (Paraguay, Bolivia, Brasil, Uruguay, Cuba) and the country where I live (Argentina) you always get a better rate exchanging cash USD. USD cash is king in South America. Except in Colombia.

Suerte,

Rock Harders

[quote=artisttyp]this all makes sense. *do you think me getting ass raped for about $8 per $200 transaction( x30 days) is better than losing 15% on the exchange rate ?

i am staying for a month and i can't see myself giving these assholes $8 everytime i take my own money out.

i understand that other banks are in competition with each other but even citibank now charges for atm fees.

i do not feel comfortable traveling with a credit card offered by some rinky dink bank. chase is known world wide and their reputation is good. oddly enough i feel very secure with chase and that is important to me.

does it matter if my bills are 100's or 50's ?

this was a great post. thank you rock harders. i enjoyed your santa cruz de la sierra post as well.[/quote]actually at $8 per $200 you are paying 4% exchange fee versus the other 15% over the vacation i imagine that will save you enough for some extra girls.

[quote=artisttyp]this all makes sense. *do you think me getting ass raped for about $8 per $200 transaction( x30 days) is better than losing 15% on the exchange rate ?

i am staying for a month and i can't see myself giving these assholes $8 everytime i take my own money out.

i understand that other banks are in competition with each other but even citibank now charges for atm fees.

i do not feel comfortable traveling with a credit card offered by some rinky dink bank. chase is known world wide and their reputation is good. oddly enough i feel very secure with chase and that is important to me.

does it matter if my bills are 100's or 50's ?

this was a great post. thank you rock harders. i enjoyed your santa cruz de la sierra post as well.[/quote]why don't you bring more cash with you and then when you run out, you hit the atms? that's what i do. the exchange rate for cash will probably still be better than the fees it sounds like you're getting whacked with.

david

[QUOTE=Escort King]Actually at $8 per $200 you are paying 4% exchange fee versus the other 15% over the vacation I imagine that will save you enough for some extra girls.[/QUOTE]I am no accountant but yes I thought about that. The only issue would be the number of times I need to do it.

I will figure it out somehow. Thanks to everybody who took the time to answer.

By the way I have a theme song for my upcoming trip.

Grupo Gale "Ven a Medellin". Required listening.

Ok fellas I need your assistance on breaking my Medellin monger virginity

I usually monger in DR this will be my 1st american run

Now ticket to MDE I can handle myself but before I get the ticket I need to know where to stay

Have searched the site but not found what I'm looking for either for one resaon or another

1. I'm looking for an apartment or hotel that is chica friendly but NOT a monger haven (mansion castillo.)

I want it close to the action (which I hear is the mayorista) but safe and no more that $60 per night

Now is this attainable in Medellin?

Or am I asking for too much

2. Is mayorista the best place for meeting p4p action in clubs and bars at basically night life in Medellin?

From what I have gathered from your posts el centro is good for massage parlor type deals during the daytime but not clubs at night.

Any links or contact info you guys send in reply would be greatly appreciated

Also I really gotta applaud you guys with these maps

Over in the DR forum I have yet to see one and its well needed

Thanks!