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I've been to Medellin a few times, but I've never been to anywhere interesting.
I'm staying in Poblado with a few people who would not be interested in this sort of stuff.
So can anyone recommend places nearby where I could disappear for only a short amount of time? I can find time day or evening, but I don't want to go all the way downtown, or to a bar that would then require leaving.
Something not too time consuming. Thanks.
[QUOTE=CultureShock;1453231]Before coming back to Mayorista, I went into Poblado to get dinner. I ended up eating at the overpriced taco place on Parque Lleras. The asshole even informed me in English the tip was not included with the bill. Now, last night I went to the nice steak place and had a delightful steak wrapped in bacon. The service was excellent and I left a tip. However, I am not tipping at some stinking taco stand, least of all when I get solicited for a tip in freaking English.[/QUOTE]Maybe the guy was an asshole but he wasn't an asshole for telling you that the tip is not included in the bill. It is common practice for the waiter to ask you two questions in the El Poblado area. Are you paying with cash or credit card and whether the tip is included in the bill. I always pay cash (efectivo) and have the tip not included in the bill (no propina en la cuenta).
GL
[QUOTE=CultureShock;1452819]Since, I'm not that up on the wireless technology, I was wondering if this phone could be used in other countries? Ideally, it would be nice to have a smartphone that could be used in multiple locations, and just switch the card. I keep acquiring shit ones, and leaving them wherever I go.[/QUOTE]I got an activated Tigo line for 4, 000 pesos at a local store in Poblado. I put a small amount of funds on it and have used the 3G Internet on my iPhone (old 3GS so no 4G) all day for 1, 500 pesos. Bandwidth is about 2MB and I am using it to provide Internet access for my laptop. I also really like using Google Maps so I can see where I am at all times in Medellin. It's been helpful for riding the Metro and getting around in taxis...[/QUOTE]My suggestion is the unblocked Samba from LG. Purchased from Best Buy.
Earlier this year, I was in Mexico City and San Salvador. The phone worked perfectly with Claro and Movistar SIM cards.
[QUOTE=SavePros321;1453270]Thanks for sharing your report. Are you saying that you are trying to be closer to the night life in El Centro (by moving to Poblado)? Or will you be looking to hit non-pro spots in Poblado?[/QUOTE]I want to be able to hit the non-pro spots in Poblado. I plan to be here for several weeks, so am hoping to work it a bit and share my results here. The truth is where I am staying in Itagui (mayorista) is just 4 blocks from the Ayura metro station. It's a good deal easier to walk to the metro at Ayura than in Poblado, which is maybe double the distance or more with some really busy streets in terms of traffic.
The upshot is that if you stay in Poblado, I think you are really confined to that area unless you want to spend some serious money on taxi fare. It's fine for a short visit, but I would not want to spend several months there. Basically, Poblado is good for the regular nightlife and is not too far by taxi from most of the hooker night clubs. However, on the second point the same can be said about El Centro and Barrio Colombia. Both of which have some hotels close to metro stops and priced better than Poblado.
CS, Have you considered staying in El Centro? Or are you afraid!
Best place to meet ALL kinds of women. Best place for healthy home cooked meals. Great prices. And best of all, it leads to a healthy lifestyle of lots of walking around!
Good report
[QUOTE=BrasilSoccer0; 1453516]CS, Have you considered staying in El Centro? Or are you afraid!
Best place to meet ALL kinds of women. Best place for healthy home cooked meals. Great prices. And best of all, it leads to a healthy lifestyle of lots of walking around!
Good report[/QUOTE]But you have to consider the air quality in el centro. Don't you think? When are you going back to Medellin?
Cheers.
[QUOTE=BrasilSoccer0; 1453516]CS, Have you considered staying in El Centro? Or are you afraid!
Best place to meet ALL kinds of women. Best place for healthy home cooked meals. Great prices. And best of all, it leads to a healthy lifestyle of lots of walking around!
Good report[/QUOTE]I took the Metro to the Parque Berrio Metro Stop tonight, and checked out the Conejitas Show Bar. There was no cover and a beer was 4, 000 pesos. Girls stripped nude and then went around asking for tips. I understand it's 50, 000 for a 30 minute session, but I did not have time.
The thing I like about Colombia is no one really bothers me. Despite the area downtown being a social wasteland, the street people don't seem to have too much experience singling out gringos for tip harassment. In Costa Rica the scum would come crawling out of the sewer to say, "hey one coin for me" in English. I was essentially invisible and ignored until met a friend and started speaking English.
A friend who is living in Medellin called me and we went for dinner. Best we could do in that section of town at night was a 24 hour chicken, fast food chain. Our conversation in English attracted some attention. Actually, this is the first time I had a conversation in English for four days. This area of town is nothing like Poblado.
I had inquired at the Nutibarra Hotel if they had a restaurant, and the answer was no. Then I walked around the corner and saw the big remodeling project and the outdoor cafe they are building.
Made it back to Mayorista before the last train, and pulled another girl, young flaca for 30, 000 pesos. Apparently the room does cost 20,000 pesos. I'll be moving out of Itaqui tomorrow, and staying Barrio Colombia. Too bad Liquid Lounge delayed their opening, because I picked a hotel close to it for the weekend. I plan to do more exploring downtown over the weekend.
Internet access at the hotel is constantly going down, but the tethered iPhone with the prepaid Tigo Chip is working great with 1.5 to 2.0 MB of bandwidth on the laptop. It's also great having Google Maps to pinpoint exact location on the phone when exploring the city.
Got a Claro prepaid 3G chip for my USB Datacard, but their network sucks for bandwidth. It includes a phone line and is interchangeable for a phone chip. Funny thing is the manager at the Claro store admitted the Internet service was poor before she sold it to me. I am going to stick with Tigo. I think the Claro 4G chips are not available yet, or maybe just not for prepaid accounts.
Rooms along the main drag - Calle 85 used to go for 12K for 30mins. (ie. Cielo Azul, La Amistad, Momentos) If you are staying in a hotel around the corner from the casino like Alcaravan, most girls will go with you without additional payment.
I just got back from a trip to Mombasa and I need to take care of things here at home. So I won't be doing much overseas travelling anytime soon.
You still stay at the Mayorista when you go back? Or have you found another place, or even considered my hotel in el centro?
Pm if you prefer.
[QUOTE=Ezyngo; 1453551]But you have to consider the air quality in el centro. Don't you think? When are you going back to Medellin?
Cheers.[/QUOTE]
There are plenty of good local restaurants around parque berrio. More especifically on botero park (where the fat statues). Always go for the "Menu del dia" which changes daily and is offered at a better price. There are also great restaurants around parque bolivar. And on the Junin pedestrian passage. All serve fresh food with healthy choices of soups, meats, poultry and fish. My personal favorite is one chicken restaurant on the beginning of the Junin passage from parque bolivar side, first chicken joint on left side if bolivar on your back (sorry can't recall the name) but they make the best (pechuga ala barrilla) grilled chicken breast: juicy and smoky.
As far as the pestering on the streets: It's not a biggie, usually I get it from the girls and I just ignore or smile and tell them I don't have and they bend their elbows pointing to it and giving me a frown (cultural for describing one as a hard person)
One thing I miss from stayin in el centro is the abundance of fruit stands and fresh juice / shake joints. Make sure you pick the ones which cover the fruit cups with plastic baggies and not the ones that has the bags at the bottom.
Anyhow. Too much talking here.
Enjoy your trip.
[QUOTE=CultureShock; 1453594]I took the Metro to the Parque Berrio Metro Stop tonight, and checked out the Conejitas Show Bar. There was no cover and a beer was 4, 000 pesos. Girls stripped nude and then went around asking for tips. I understand it's 50, 000 for a 30 minute session, but I did not have time.
The thing I like about Colombia is no one really bothers me. Despite the area downtown being a social wasteland, the street people don't seem to have too much experience singling out gringos for tip harassment. In Costa Rica the scum would come crawling out of the sewer to say,"hey one coin for me" in English. I was essentially invisible and ignored until met a friend and started speaking English.
A friend who is living in Medellin called me and we went for dinner. Best we could do in that section of town at night was a 24 hour chicken, fast food chain. Our conversation in English attracted some attention. Actually, this is the first time I had a conversation in English for four days. This area of town is nothing like Poblado.
I had inquired at the Nutibarra Hotel if they had a restaurant, and the answer was no. Then I walked around the corner and saw the big remodeling project and the outdoor cafe they are building.
Made it back to Mayorista before the last train, and pulled another girl, young flaca for 30, 000 pesos. Apparently the room does cost 20, 000 pesos. I'll be moving out of Itaqui tomorrow, and staying Barrio Colombia. Too bad Liquid Lounge delayed their opening, because I picked a hotel close to it for the weekend. I plan to do more exploring downtown over the weekend.
Internet access at the hotel is constantly going down, but the tethered iPhone with the prepaid Tigo Chip is working great with 1. 5 to 2. 0 MB of bandwidth on the laptop. It's also great having Google Maps to pinpoint exact location on the phone when exploring the city.
Got a Claro prepaid 3G chip for my USB Datacard, but their network sucks for bandwidth. It includes a phone line and is interchangeable for a phone chip. Funny thing is the manager at the Claro store admitted the Internet service was poor before she sold it to me. I am going to stick with Tigo. I think the Claro 4G chips are not available yet, or maybe just not for prepaid accounts.[/QUOTE]
Presently in Medellin for the first time and not knowing anything about Feria de Flores. All the hotels listed on Booking. Com including dirt bag places are charging obnoxious rates. I need habitacion starting August 7th for one week. I found a place in Itagui called Hotel Marco Delicias. Is anyone familiar with this place and associated prices and procedures for the working girls hanging ln and around the bars. Would anyone know the location of any internet cafes and the Allegre Casino. I am presently staying at the Hotel Egina.
Muchas Gracias
[QUOTE=BrasilSoccer0;1454887]As far as the pestering on the streets: It's not a biggie, usually I get it from the girls and I just ignore or smile and tell them I don't have and they bend their elbows pointing to it and giving me a frown (cultural for describing one as a hard person)[/QUOTE]The bending of the elbow and pointing to it or hitting it with the palm of your hand signifies "tacaņo" which would translate into stingy or cheap.
Difficulty finding habitacion starting August 7th because of Feria de Flores. I was able to find vacancies at Hotel Marco Delcias in Itagui, however caja fuerte is only available in reception area. Is anyone familiar with this place and would like to comment on the procedures and prices regarding the working girls in and around the surrounding bars. I paid a visit to New Life and had a session with 22 year old Sarah. She required a 20,000 propina to perform BBBJ. I find the camas to be filthy in these casas. I am presently using a computer in the Hotel Egina. Does anyone know the location of any Medellin internet cafes and also the location of the Alegre Casino.
Muchas Gracias
[QUOTE=Zdavolos; 1455108]Difficulty finding habitacion starting August 7th because of Feria de Flores. I was able to find vacancies at Hotel Marco Delcias in Itagui, however caja fuerte is only available in reception area. Is anyone familiar with this place and would like to comment on the procedures and prices regarding the working girls in and around the surrounding bars. I paid a visit to New Life and had a session with 22 year old Sarah. She required a 20, 000 propina to perform BBBJ. I find the camas to be filthy in these casas. I am presently using a computer in the Hotel Egina. Does anyone know the location of any Medellin internet cafes and also the location of the Alegre Casino.
Muchas Gracias[/QUOTE]Bro it's basic common sense, during the most busy time hotels, apts, B&B, ect all forms of lodgings will be getting MAX dollars! Wow a hotel in the Super Bowl Host city is more than usual? You're kidding me? Hahahah!
How did you not sort out your accommodations before your trip? Try Hotel Alemeda on 10A (maybe 10) it's across from the Exito in Poblado. Clean nice and good wi-fi on the lower floors. Casino Alegre is on the top floor of Premium Plaza.
[QUOTE=Zdavolos; 1455108]Difficulty finding habitacion starting August 7th because of Feria de Flores. I was able to find vacancies at Hotel Marco Delcias in Itagui, however caja fuerte is only available in reception area. Is anyone familiar with this place and would like to comment on the procedures and prices regarding the working girls in and around the surrounding bars. I paid a visit to New Life and had a session with 22 year old Sarah. She required a 20, 000 propina to perform BBBJ. I find the camas to be filthy in these casas. I am presently using a computer in the Hotel Egina. Does anyone know the location of any Medellin internet cafes and also the location of the Alegre Casino.
Muchas Gracias[/QUOTE]The Alegre Casino is located in the Premium Plaza Mall on Ave. Poblado. Here is the complet address: Casino Allegre Centro comercial Premium Plaza, El Poblado Carrera 43A (Av. El Poblado) con calle 30. Third floor. One question why are you mixing English with Spanish on your report? Have fun and enjoy Mde!