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Saunas that have rentboys in Medellin and Bogota
speedoo1 replied to Kvaughn's topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
Bogota: There are no saunas with rentboys like in Rio or SP. But there is a sauna on the opposite/front side of Theatron club in Chapinero (I forgot it’s name, you need to look carefully when walking by to find it) with boys and massage (60 mil for the massage and presumably 50 mil for extras, but to be negotiated of course) - and there is St Moritz sauna (same building as Gigolos Erotic House in Chapinero) with the same concept. (No first hand experience but this is what I researched during my recent trip) Medellin: Sauna Club 55 gets going on Fridays-Sundays (and with a lot of eye candy, i.e young lean/fit guys) but it is traditional gay sauna (with no sex for pay/rent guys AFAIK) so if you are not young or have a fit/gym body etc you will most like not have any luck with the guys of your desire there (there will be plenty of other similarly looking guys for them to play with, so no need to engage with mature and less fit foreigners). Nevertheless, it is a nice experience and worth the time, but don’t go there with the expectation of having sex with handsome, gym fit or muscle guys. I was told at the reception that particularly Sunday afternoons are busy with a turnover of 150-200 guys going there on a Sunday; I was there a Saturday afternoon last month and it was quite busy with all kinds of guys (age, body type etc) and a lot (private) action in the many cabins on the second floor (and in the dry and wet sauna on the first floor). Entry is 23 mil. -
Chatting with a friend in Bogotá today and there was another victim last week. That puts the count at 11. Sadly this victim was known to several his close friends in Medellín. Of note -- all of the men are believed to have "met" the killer through hookup Apps -- but there are inconsistencies as to which App was used. Food for thought.
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This will be my first trip to Colombia. Your suggestions on how many days to spend in Bogota, how many in Medellin.....and then how many in another city...would be appreciated. I like architecture and museums - but I primarily there for the hot guys. Thanks!!
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how is the scene in Mexico?
scott456 replied to babybear2's topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
Agreed. I find the club scene quite boring in Bogota and Medellin. However, there are dance clubs in Colombia with naked gogo boys (yeah completely naked, with on and off erection), which you don't get in Brazilian dance clubs (not sauna). -
Bogotá has incredible history and many sites to see. To get acquainted with the city, I would suggest 4-5 days including a Saturday night so you can attend Theatron, the largest gay club in South America. Know that traveling north-south in Bogotá takes time as the roads are congested so plan you time by neighbourhood-section of the city so you do not spend all your time in traffic. Day trips to the Salt Cathedral in Zipiquira or the sacred Laguito de Guatavita (the origin of the El Dorado legend) are exceptional. Medellín has a rich history (beyond what you see on Netflix) and is the centre of entertainment and film production, as well as being a rising tech centre (four universities) and tourism destination. I would suggest 3-5 days to get acquainted with the city and see some highlights. An overnight in Guatapé - El Peñol is also a great experience. Climb the rock to the summit and then explore the water on a boat tour before finishing up in Guatapé. There are tour buses continually between Medellin and El Peñol so you could make it a day trip. I would also suggest a day trip to coffee country (eje cafetero) to see traditional farming villages, but it requires a flight to Manizales or Pereira. Salento is the most famous coffee town and you can see the wax palms that are native to Colombia. For a day trip to the coffee region from Medellín, you can travel to Amagá where there are a dozen local coffee fincas you can tour. Cartagena is the gem of the Caribbean coast and is worth 2-3 days. Most find that they get bored of the tiny streets and plazas of Getsemani and El Centro (old city) so I would consider either a day trip to the beach clubs of Barú or Tierra Bomba. If you want to get completely away, take a few days in the Islas de San Bernardo where you have crystal clear warm water to swim in all day while you soak up the sun. Other cities to consider. Calí is on the pacific coast and is the home of Salsa music. Caleños love to enjoy life and have a good time. Go salsa dancing in Parque de los perros (free lessons each night) or hang out in Versalles neighbourhood. Santa Marta is another beach town at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain and the start of the trail to the Forgotten City. Barranquilla is a shipping port and home the second largest Carnival in Latin America and to Shaquira, for whom they erected the worst possible statue of her image. And I would also consider visiting Santa Crux de Mompox if you are a fan of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (hire a driver - the roads are brutal), or La Macarena to see the Amazon from the Colombian side and visit the famous Caño Cristales river and waterfalls. Hope that helps get you started.
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concentration of general tips about visiting medellin
maump replied to 12is12's topic in Gay Colombia
Hmm, I was warned by the locals that the coffee in Colombia was shit. they said all the good stuff goes to export. I brought a pound and drip cup with me. Most little places had bad coffee. I did like Juan Valdez once I found it. I guess I need to keep looking. I did not think most steak (tough) or pizza (cracker crust) was good.... but I did find some good stuff before I left (in bogota). Mostly I thought the food was a weak point. The nearly complete lack of english was a difficulty despite google. I started to learn a little before I came but... Colombia would do well to work on that (particularly in airports and metro) to help build the tourist scene. I had only one bad rental who said he didn't want money ahead of time but then wanted 200usd. He followed me around the city for 2 hours. I finally got rid of him. I did get mugged at knife point at 4pm on a busy street in Bogota. there were plenty of people around (who yelled but did nothing). I fought the muggers, got knocked down and my cell phone flew out of my pocket, they got it and ran laughing. One of the attackers got kicked really good in the stomach as I was on my back. The police were uninterested and did not record or report it (despite help from my 2 local men). Clairo made if very hard to cancel the SIM and deactivate the IMEI numbers. My one local (in Medellin) got his phone taken in a snatch and grab. 5 guys. they did not run, but said get 200peso you can have it back. We went to police, they watched while we paid and got phone back. then approached them and got 100p from the perps. So some work needs to be done. Will I go again. yes. but Thailand (repeat) and Philippines(first time) will be first. -
concentration of general tips about visiting medellin
neyger replied to 12is12's topic in Gay Colombia
Great tips. I'm guilty as charged for slamming taxi doors. The taxi drivers in Medellin hate it. Don't be like me. I've visited Colombia (Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Bucaramanga & Cucuta) and worked in Medellin on and off in the last two years. Here are my 2 cents. Places to stay: Poblado is the most popular place to stay for tourists, but overpriced, sometimes problems to take guests to your room and you need a taxi for everything. I would stay in Laureles - Estadio. You can easily walk around, it's safe and has plenty of good & cheap restaurants and bars. If you want the local experience, you can stay in San Bernardo, Belen. It feels like a village in the big city. Very cheap, safe, still close to everything but don't expect to hear a word of english or see another tourist. Going out: You should visit bar chiquita at least once, just for the decoration (and go to the toilets!). Industry club is the place to be for young gay guys. There's 'barra libre' every friday. The best way to pick up guys is to go with a small group of friends, it makes it easier to talk to other guys that you fancy. Collect whatsapp numbers (you need whatsapp, they all use it) and meet the next day when they are sober (and you as well). Things to do with your friend du jour: they all love parque norte. It's not disneyland, but it's good for a couple hours of old-fashioned fun. Shopping in centro is also rewarding if you want to buy cheap clothes (the guys love cheap clothes) or designer clothes at a fraction of the price (and quality) of Poblado shopping centers. Hiking in Parque Arvi is a great pastime. They love it because it's cold (take an extra sweater and don't forget your umbrella). The metrocable ride gives you an amazing view over the city & hills. You will probably be alone with your friend in the cabin, but don't forget that there's a security camera (the guards had a great laugh with my friend recording a tiktok with him twerking). Outside of Medellin: Barbosa is a colonial pueblo one hour by bus from Medellin, surrounded by hills and waterfalls and off the beaten path. Great for hiking and swimming. You can rent a cheap finca and have a great stay / party with a bunch of friends. On the way back, you can stop at parque de las aguas and have fun on the water slides. -
how is the scene in Mexico?
maump replied to babybear2's topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
In Medellin and Bogota, sweating in hot dance clubs and no-one took their shirt off. In Bogota I gave my "date" 50 peso to take his off for an hour of dancing,.... lots of people stared and just a few other men shed their shirts... -
Agreed. It is easy to overlook the fact that inter-city flights in Colombia are cheap and rarely longer than 1 hour. There is a core groupof escorts that move between cities regularly (Bogotá - Medellín - Cartagena - Cali - Bucaramanga - Pereira). So yeah, many of the ads from the pros are just fishing for the next best work location. I know one poster who generally has 3 ad running concurrently in 3 cities (tattoos down torso to his thigh with the bubble butt) does exactly this technique. If you read each ad carefully, he is promoting "video" calls with the option to arrange something in person. There are other escorts mentioned here on this site that also take the same approach.
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Summer trip set, Colombia + Brazil
endlessdream posted a topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
Cali: 18-28 Juin Bogota: 28 Juin -03 July Rio: 04-24 July SP: 24 July - 10 August My JFK-CLO and BOG-GIG flights are both with Avianca in economy L. For some reason, business is not on sale and with L fare I can choose biz seats. They are narrow bodies so I don’t expect too much. Let’s wait and see if I get bumped back to Y seats. 20 days in Rio and 17 in SP seem pretty long. But it’s my first time, so I want to pace myself gently. Maybe I’ll add a stopover in between. Any suggestions? Better avoid long flights within Brazil. Bus trip preferred. Thx. -
Hi All, I'll be visiting at the end of January. I read through the 2017 posts, and would appreciate general updates from recent visitors regarding what's recommended and what's not. Also, more specifically: 1) Any Bogota equivalents for Medellin's Club Tobi and Fercho Masajes? 2) Gloryhole cabinas like Boys Online - which ones are better in terms of action and safe location? 3) Any safer places for cruising? 4) What's the going rate for an encounter? for a sex motel? Thx (-:
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Planning my next trip to the wonderful Latin America. Haven't been to either Panama City or Bogota, but have always heard nice things about them in terms of scenery, guys, and things to do. The airfare to either city varies by about $100. Hotel cost looks pretty much the same. Not sure about food cost, transportation, and other stuff. What are your thoughts and suggestions? Any things to watch out for? Surprisingly, I don't find many posts about Panama City, and as for Bogota, it goes up and down.
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I will be spending just one day in Bogota and would be very appreciative of any leads to help me avoid wasting the opportunity. I've read as much as is available here but still don't feel confident what is the surest way to find me a proper top in such a small opening. I did that on purpose. I've checked miileroticos but so far those guys don't want to commit to anything that isn't immediate... Tips would be appreciated. Condescension not as much. Thanks, Dem
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https://thepointsguy.com/2017/12/deal-alert-biz-south-america-682/ Just booked BOS - BOG return in May for USD 935.56 BF booked BOS - BOG - IAD for USD 1,068 Sales fares still available - just checked. Thought it is a pretty good deal. -
I had been in colombia for two weeks in December 2017. Here are some brief thoughts on Medellin and Bogota. Medellin: wonderful place, nice weather (always sunny and spring-like), safe (though I never walked after 9pm in the center). Grinder is the way to go. I got dozens messages/taps every day and it seems half of the contacts in Grinder is possible to play. Also the people here are warm, beautiful and very diverse (white, latino, muscle, twinks...). Park bolivar and Metro station Park berrio are excellent offline cruising spots. I do not find Club Tobi interesting though. Generally speaking hotel guest admission is not a problem with caution and respect. The going price seems to be 50 mil to 10 mil pesos for an encounter but it certainly can be negotiated. I also had a blast MMF threesome. Taxi and uber are both reliable, cheap and professional (Taxi by meter). Bogota: I only stayed chapinero for a few days. It is a metropolitan city. Grinder is still working here, but not as effective as Medellin. It is a bit cold and raining occasionally during December. I am not too impressed by Bogota, but I only stayed for a short time. Conclusion: Medelline is a very very nice place to see and play. To my personal experience, I would rank Medellin above Mexico and Cuba. -
PrEP Use in Brazil and Condomless in the Saunas
maump replied to Canadianbtmguy's topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
A little off topic. I was in Colombia Medellin and Bogota. Most rentmen did not seem to know about prep; and the few that did said it was too expensive to get it. No one I chatted with had ever said they were tested. All seemed to think they would not get it. Only 2 or 3 out of 15 said anything about a condom when we had sex. The bottoms were comfortable with me breeding them. The real professionals just ask for more money for Bareback. No free man hookup wanted a condom, top or bottom. I went tested clean to Colombia on prep and antibiotic prophylactic. I will get tested Thursday for my post visit. -
I spent 35 days in Medellin and Bogota March and April. I mostly had a longterm companion. I was never asked for ID. some hotels/airbnbs I registered him. some I did not. I also had about 15 other men. no problems anywhere I was, but I did not ask them to check their id. in retrospect maybe not so safe. But most of my guests were during the day.....
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I'm an android user, and there are multiple android apps to spoof the GPS (although Grindr actvely tries to defeat them). You might try the info on https://drfone.wondershare.com/virtual-location/fake-gps-ios.html for Iphone. I spoofed GPS on grindr before I went to Medellin /Bogota, changed my profile to Spanish and indicated I was looking a paid companion who would be my 24 hr guide; hopefully someone who spoke some English. I received multiple offers for "longtime" companions. I settled on a beautiful 24 yro man who said he was trying to learn English (not really ). I met him the morning after I arrived in Medellin (no problems anywhere bringing back a companion as long as they are over 18 (with ID if they look young)), He was a pretty good companion (although we both got frustrated with google translate) and had fun touring and in bed. I was with him for ~30 days (although I had plenty of other hookups as well). I was his first foreigner and he wants me to come back and is happy if I share his info for other (nice) foreigners. He would love to find a sugar daddy, and treats you pretty damn good, being honest and loving. We are friends now and I will hook up with him again when I go again. If anyone wants more info on him, send me a private mail. I mean to write a review of my 35 days in Medellin and Bogota (march) but have yet to get it done.
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I'm flying via Toronto. 6 hour flight to Bogota. My friend Carlos is flying in from Bucaramanga.
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8 Days in Sao Paulo
endlessdream replied to endlessdream's topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
I spend a day walking around in Bogota and it was what I needed to realize what’s missing for me in São Paulo: the history. Just like LA, things are two dimensional, lacking depth. It might not be a problem for people from younger civilizations though. Again, it’s just me. Some people might hate places with too much residue. Lol. -
Summer trip set, Colombia + Brazil
Riobard replied to endlessdream's topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
Good catch; I hope it’s been done and is moot. Though there may be worse things than São Paulo Pride Weekend. Or needing to fill an accommodations gap of a few weeks in Brazil rather than losing more than the Colombia return flight and possibly leaving money on the table for Cali and Bogotá accommodations. This is an example of where attention to detail in posting is important. The revision had mentioned “ditching Colombia” and moving up Brazil, increasing Brazil to two months, when it appears the original itinerary holds with Colombia (Cali?) this Saturday and then back to Brazil July4-Aug10. Otherwise, Brazil 2 months additively would not be met by a stay merely from May25 to now. This revision would have necessitated Yellow Fever inoculation no later than June7 if done in Brazil. One of us may have caught it earlier, had it been clear. But “ditching” is not the same as tacking on more weeks elsewhere at the front end. Foreign nationals can access it in Brazil though it could be a crapshoot requiring CPF, and an internationally recognized regimen, as opposed to an apparent domestic version that does not yield the yellow-coloured certificate or may be exclusively digital and inadequate for boarding to Colombia. Since there are only 4(?) origin countries I am pretty sure I would have missed this detail myself had I planned some years ago a trip to Brazil that included Colombia immediately subsequent to Brazil. I fly from Colombia through Panama this year and expect I may be asked to produce it for the first time ever, though I believe it’s not needed for less than 6 hours airside at Tocumen or perhaps just remaining airside even longer and not entering the country through airport border control. -
@Latbear4blk I agree - the local spanish spoken in Medellín is super colorful and uses a lot of expressions and word-use exclusive to the region. I too am continually asking people to repeat words and sayings and am still learning to speak like a Paisa (even after 6 years of regular trips). Regarding the MeetUps, others may be interested in these resources Colombia language exchange nights. https://www.meetup.com/online-english-spanish-language-exchange-co/events/286395737/ Medellin Gringo Tuesday (El Poblado) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gringo-tuesdays-language-exchange-tickets-304935037907 The grand daddy of them all, Bogotá's Gringo Tuesday -- this is the best attended and most fun -- everyone is welcome. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g294074-d8592083-Reviews-Gringo_Tuesdays-Bogota.html https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a60672/gringo-tuesdays-colombia-tiffany-kohl/
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Bogota has the clearest Spanish for me.....I laugh when people say they want to learn Spanish in Cuba, lmao
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There are several Facebook groups for exactly this purpose: to organize meetups between Spanish and English speakers looking to practice their learning in the other's language. This can be managed online through video to practice before you arrive, and to also become acquainted with the local accent. I find it easy to follow, and I recognize that I spend a lot of time there, however I do not recall finding the accent challenging. In Colombia specifically you will find regular Meetups (as in the website) for foreigners to practice their Spanish. I have been to events in Bogota (with a Brazilian friend - he has a blast) and Medellin. It's a nice way to connect with both locals and meet other ex-pats and digital nomads, of which there are many in Colombia. I would also suggest looking at the many language schools locally that offer classes for every level and at a cost that is very reasonable by North American standards (about $10 per class).
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Medellin - Love Motel and Escort Angelo Real 25cm
macdaddi replied to a topic in Latin America Men and Destinations
Re-reading this thread and following all of yesterday's drama.... For the naysayers, the location of this encounter is very questionable. This street is pedestrian-only and has a heavy police presence. Not a good encounter spot in El Poblado if you do not want to attract attention (Angelo is much taller than your average Colombian). Angelo is a known escort that does the circuit, I have seen his ad in Bogotá, Medellín and Calí and he does the Mexican circuit as well (plenty of Colombian escorts do stints in Mexico City). So that made sense to me until... The hotel named is not a "love motel" but rather a low-cost hotel that caters to backpackers and budget-travellers (including families). So that is questionable, when there is a love motel located in nearby Castropol, so I appreciate @Slvkguy detective work here. Angelo would have known the difference. For the record, I do not offer contact numbers or details about my encounters. So do not waste your time with DM's folks. Going forward I going to ignore these types of requests.
