Medellin Reports

[Knowledge]

I think this is the intended purpose of the investigation program.

Not going back to MDE again. Was there a week ago, got pulled out and let's just say the search was super intrusive. I was in the clear but not a pleasant experience and I will just say I will take my dollars to places that are more visitor friendly.

[LoveItHere69]

COPA airlines had the right price and the right landing time but could not purchase ticket on their website. Then I remembered I had the same problem once years ago and went to one of their office locations located nearby. I learned you can easily buy a COPA ticket using Expedia.

I was sleeping when they delivered a small dinner during the flight. Nobody tried to wake me. I asked the stewardess when she was picking up the after dinner trays and she said yes but it never happened. On the way off the plane being one of the last off I said "I missed dinner" as I passed by her and she did not look up from staring at her phone. Fcuk COPA Airlines! I was shocked when I walked around the Panama City Airport and a simple hotdog with packets of relish, mustard, and ketchup cost $7.

I landed and immigration stopped me (my fault). I had been to Colombia 5 times with no problems. But I overstayed 1 week on visit 6 and fined around $150. Then on my 7th visit I overstayed 2 weeks and they walked $320 but I did not pay and signed paper acknowledging so and informed this would accrue interest if I returned. I did not think I would return but changed my mind around 2 years later. The fine jumped to $640. Paid and no problem.

The 17,000 peso bus to town runs 24 hours and so easy. Love it.

Stayed at Hotel Soberano around the corner for 50,000 p. Stayed there years before and the room I had was pretty decent. Not this time. Cockroaches everywhere. I stayed there because I was afraid to walk across Botero Park with all my stuff at 9 pm. I saw a girl I did in the past who was staying at the same hotel and we exchanged info. Took shower and went to her room seeing if she wanted to come visit me and she said later. Two days later and no messages.

I checked the price at Hotel Mandala which has rather small dark rooms clean for 92,000 p. They have a breakfast using the resto next door and they have a foosball table in the office area.

I chose to stay at the Big Balcony Hotel near the church. They have had several owners with several names but everyone knows the one. Hotel Mandala had just boughten it 2 years ago and added free coffee and tea. Then they added a cereal breakfast with prices keep going up. I think it was 90,000 p at the time. I return and see I know the receptionist from the hotel nearest the church and the next day see another receptionist from the same hotel so I feel safer thinking less chance of any room theft. Next day I see the owner and he sees me. He remembered me and bumped fists. It took me a minute to remember him. He and his buddies own the hotel nearest the church (they kicked me out when they changed it to a 100% ST hotel), the Big Balcony hotel, and the hotel as you walk down the side of the church to the casino at the corner and turn left and it is the very first hotel. That hotel is a dark mini maze. You know if you have been there.

Hotel Big Balcony is better now for 70,000 p and my room has a refrigerator. FYI if you have a room with no ref and one is available they will move one to your room. They do not turn on the big outside front lights at the top of the building so it is actually dark at night on the top front facing floor. They fixed my window hinge and electrical plug in (grounding hole plugged) that day I mentioned it. I did not want them to think I broke the window hinge. Loud music stopped at 10:00 pm and then 10:30 pm the next night so I expect even later during the weekend. I have stayed 5 weeks in the past but only 2 days this trip and yet to see a cockroach.

Less than 24 hours here and already seen some guy pissing on a tree, one guy blowing snot from his nose, 2 people picking their nose, endless amounts of homeless druggies. I nearly died from the stench from the 3 porta potties under the metro near Hotel Nutribara. Horrible! The place is a complete circus.

First day and took a repeat from 2 years back. No condom. Came on her back. She asked for 90,000 p and I gave it. She has always been a super sweet girl to me even though the price seemed a little high since we have been together 7 times now.

Second day saw a woman at 5:30 am looking for a customer. 2 hours later and 3 hours after that still at the same location waiting. I tried a new girl. Very pretty. Wanted 60,000 p. At the halfway mark of condomless sex she says cuatro (4). 60+40= 100,000 p. Ok. I finish on her back and clean the mess with a paper towel. Less than thrilled when she washed up her snatch using my sink. I give her 100,000 and she says 300,000 ($77). We have a low level argument and I tell her policia we passed on the main floor. I give her a soda and a hug. All is well once she learned I was not a newbie.

Scotia / Colpatria Bank only let me take out 900,000 p. Used it 2 years ago with the same cards and received 1,500,000 p.

Street scene not as good as 2 years prior. It is early but I see less diamonds in the rough (possibly the cold and rain). The policia always checking the girl's IDs even when of age. I assume this has ran some of the girls away. Police everywhere. Both days had police stay in the hallways of my hotel from 2 pm - 8 pm.

My rose tinted glasses are fogged up. I think my possible 6 month stay will be shortened to 5-6 weeks.

[Fun Luvr]

Is it necessary to always contact the Airbnb host about their guest policy before booking? Trying to book something last minute so would prefer to avoid contacting all the hosts and waiting for responses. Plus is it not sometimes an "ask for forgiveness not permission" situation when it comes to inviting 2-3 guests in a day and drawing attention?

In the Airbnb listings, "guests" refers to the renters (guests of the host). People who visit the apartment are referred to as "visitors". There are two areas in the listing to pay attention to. First is the description on the first page of the listing. Second is under "Things to know", "House rules" at the bottom of the listing. That's the only two places I've seen any restrictions listed. If neither of those places say anything about visitors, chances are very good that visitors are allowed without a problem. When you request to rent, you must agree to a statement from Airbnb which basically says they discourage sex tourism, but it doesn't say it is prohibited.

[RamDavidson84]

Not going back to MDE again. Was there a week ago, got pulled out and let's just say the search was super intrusive. I was in the clear but not a pleasant experience and I will just say I will take my dollars to places that are more visitor friendly.

I think I speak for many of us hear, could you elaborate on what exactly they searched and how this process works? Would really help out us who plan to travel to Colombia once this shit blows over. Not going to lie, Parque Lleras is a hell of a time and not many places like it outside Colombia.

[HumbleHal]

2 foreigners alleged to be sex predators. If I had this much sex toys in my suitcase I would be a predator. They should have said they were gay and the toys were to be used on each other!

[Mr Enternational]

Is it necessary to always contact the Airbnb host about their guest policy before booking? Someone here said to search the reviews for "guest policy" or "security", but that did not work for any of the listings I was looking at. If they list this as their policy, is it not reasonable to assume guests are fine:

If you scroll down, there is a section that says "House Rules. "

[Woodman09]

Doesn't sound good.

Why is this no where else or from other people? In any case have not heard anything like this in Bogotá and I have met about 10+ ISG guys in last couple months.

[Flawless Zeal]

Is it necessary to always contact the Airbnb host about their guest policy before booking? Someone here said to search the reviews for "guest policy" or "security", but that did not work for any of the listings I was looking at. If they list this as their policy, is it not reasonable to assume guests are fine:

Guest access
-The whole apartment and the communal amenities are available to all guests.

Entry Requirements:
-All guests and visitors must present original ID at reception.

Trying to book something last minute so would prefer to avoid contacting all the hosts and waiting for responses. Plus is it not sometimes an "ask for forgiveness not permission" situation when it comes to inviting 2-3 guests in a day and drawing attention?

[KrisMonger]

Not going back to MDE again. Was there a week ago, got pulled out and let's just say the search was super intrusive. I was in the clear but not a pleasant experience and I will just say I will take my dollars to places that are more visitor friendly.

Yes, it is all over Colombian news that Colombian Immigration is looking for people engaged in sexual tourism and trafficking.

https://www.elcolombiano.com/antioqu...eta-GC29813757

In this article, it highlights an 80 year old American (with no criminal history or negative information in various systems) was denied entry after his luggage was searched and he was interviewed but did not give information about his tourism plans. The article states: It turns out that this foreigner brought in his suitcase a whole arsenal of toys and sexual articles, from condoms, lubricants and gels, to whips, handcuffs, dildos and vibrators. "During the immigration interview, the foreigner did not provide clear answers about the purpose of his visit. After a baggage inspection, with the support of the Police, elements were found that allowed to determine that he intended to enter for the purpose of sexual exploitation," they added from the Migration social networks..

[SlapShot10]

The article talked about a specific individual, as well as mentioning the 80 foreigners denied entry. The specific individual appears to have had previous convictions in the US or elsewhere, and so would have been identified through cooperation with external consultation. Interpol or US authorities.

I'm not sure I understand your point. Did I say something incorrect? Nowhere does it say an 80 year-old man with a dirty mind was denied entry.

[Zeos1]

I admit, your version is much more comical, but the article says 80 foreigners have been denied entry, not that an 80 year old brought a suitcase full of perversion.

The article talked about a specific individual, as well as mentioning the 80 foreigners denied entry. The specific individual appears to have had previous convictions in the US or elsewhere, and so would have been identified through cooperation with external consultation. Interpol or US authorities.

[SlapShot10]

Yes, it is all over Colombian news that Colombian Immigration is looking for people engaged in sexual tourism and trafficking.

https://www.elcolombiano.com/antioqu...eta-GC29813757

In this article, it highlights an 80 year old American (with no criminal history or negative information in various systems) was denied entry after his luggage was searched and he was interviewed but did not give information about his tourism plans.

I admit, your version is much more comical, but the article says 80 foreigners have been denied entry, not that an 80 year old brought a suitcase full of perversion.

[Mexidan]

Yes, it is all over Colombian news that Colombian Immigration is looking for people engaged in sexual tourism and trafficking.

https://www.elcolombiano.com/antioqu...eta-GC29813757

In this article, it highlights an 80 year old American (with no criminal history or negative information in various systems) was denied entry after his luggage was searched and he was interviewed but did not give information about his tourism plans. The article states: It turns out that this foreigner brought in his suitcase a whole arsenal of toys and sexual articles, from condoms, lubricants and gels, to whips, handcuffs, dildos and vibrators. "During the immigration interview, the foreigner did not provide clear answers about the purpose of his visit. After a baggage inspection, with the support of the Police, elements were found that allowed to determine that he intended to enter for the purpose of sexual exploitation," they added from the Migration social networks.

I then went to the X / Twitter account of Colombian Immigration which confirmed the story. I attached a screenshot from the X account.

Have tourism plans. Pack discretely. Plan for searches of luggage, electronics, etc.

[Combo]

https://telemedellin.tv/ciudadano-es...o-en-rionegro/

Playing victim card.

Yup. There's probably a bit of truth to the story, but the guy is likely leaving some key facts out.

[Orgasmico]

Decided to head downtown today, as I haven't been down there during the week in several months. Stopped in a couple of casas as well as went around the church. Saw a couple on the street that I would do. When checking out the casas, saw a really cute girl with a thick body so I decided to pull the trigger. Cost has gone up to 80,000 for a half half hour since my last visit. It was worth it as the girl had a sweet personality and the sex was good as well as an unexpected BBBJ. I didn't take any pics but I did capture a couple while I was getting dressed and she was in the shower. I got a bunch of cards but threw them away. I did find one in my pocket when I got home so I took a pic. No rain today. The weather is pretty nice.