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Hi, Lorenzo, welcome to Europe... and to Spain. Those stories do not match the ambience you may find here. A couple of African-american friends have enjoyed very much their visits and experiences down here. Best greetings Epi

Hi, I have spent several weeks in Colombia (Cali and Medellín) last October. I met many young gays by Manhunt, and left many others waiting for a date. They were not for money, just young guys looking for fun with older men. It is amazing how easy is for an man in his 50's (my case) to meet teens (over 18 of course) and guys in their 20's. Only two of them told me they expected some money -- even if they were older men lovers! I met one of them, in Cali: a very good experience with a well built, early 20's student. In Medellin I went once to the gay sauna (Casa de Tobi, near plazuela de San Ignacio); I have very good memories aswell. Also, I think there is no need to pay in Colombia, but of course you need some spanish to communicate and fix appointments... Best wishes for the brand new 2011!!

About the weather in Fall: I do not know how it is at the sea shore (Cartagena & Barranquilla), but in the countryside is very mild. It can be hotter in Cali, though. Anyway, fall is raining season, so you should expect a big (sometimes really big) rain everyday, between 4pm and 8pm. From february on starts the dry season. No wonder Medellín is surrounded by a very green landscape!! Big hugs Epi

Hi, guys, of course Colombia is not a paradise. I did not visit rural areas, where the FARC is present. Nor the favelas-like sectors of almost every city. Even in my home country, or in the USA, or in Rio de Janeiro by the way, I have nothing to do in marginals quarters or places: I do not know the actual situation, but when in Berkeley several years ago, I did not dare to visit Richmond, or West Palo Alto, etc. The point is this: if you limit your visit to main Columbian cities and move safely, you have nothing to be afraid of. Really. I'm back home in all my pieces... With very good memories... And an invitation to work again in Cali next fall. A big hug Epi

Thanks guys... I have seen / met white Americans in the hotels and apparently they are safe and happy. I cannot say if young Columbians are very fluent in foreign languagues, but if they can speak another tongue, this is English... Many of them are college students, who probably can understand an American friend ... I mean, in a vertical position. Of course hotels or restaurants staff are able to service properly the international visitor. Regarding money rates I am not well informed (and besides, the euro is too high these days). But is nothing to be afraid. My experience with a male escort --very succesful-- was not too expensive: the guy asked 90.000 pesos (out call), ca. 50 US $. I guess this is current price. Best greetings Epi

Thanks, guys, I feel warmly welcome! I'm still in Cali, enjoying the friendship of a former olympic gymnast (22 y.o.) Nice boy and great body (and all the way around: great boy and nice, so nice body)... A regular university student, not for renting (but I would for sure rent him!!). The rest of the list cannot be honoroured... Anyway, you wish further information about saunas, hotels, meals... I do by best to answer. Saunas: My experience refers only to Medellín (they say the best gay bath-house in Cali is 'The Club Cali'). I went last friday to the Casa de Tobi sauna (in my first visit to Medellín, 2003, I went there a couple of times). It is located in the city center of Medellín --not the best looking environment, but I did not feel particularly unsafe-- near the Plazuela de San Ignacio. At the square tourists may visit the St. Ignatius' Church and the 'historical' building (actually, late XIXth Century -- early XXth Century) of the Universidad de Antioquia (nice cloisters, acceptable bookshop). The sauna 'Casa de Tobi' ('Tobi's Home'; the Tobi-friend of Little Lulu is actually portrayed at the counter) is a nice place, a three-story building with gym equipment (too desert), big jacuzzi and bar; in the second floor you have steam and dry saunas, and on the third cabins and spaces for fun. There are only lockers, and the use of cabins is free... but they have two or three rooms for rent, if the partner you meet deserve a VIP treatment! Apparently, the best of Medellín bath-houses. They open from 2 pm to 10 pm and it costs almost nothing (15.000 pesos, 7-8 euros, 9-10 dollars). There are usually plenty of people in the bath-house, of every kind, racial background and age; most of the patrons are young and nice, with medium to great builds. (I met a young student of Physical Education, a triathlet with a wiry complexion... You understand why my memories of the place are so good)... Also, not boys-for-pay in Tobi's Home, but probably the masseur (a twink -- not my cup of tea) can be rented. I did it at least in 2003. Hotels: my places in Medellín (Hotel el Poblado Alejandría) and Cali (Hotel Radisson) were/are nice accommodations, within an international quality standard (in Cali rooms are actually suites: living room, bedroom --with a large bed, I guess what you call 'queen-size': a very appropriated name, by the way-- and bathroom). I paid in Medellín around 350 euros x 4 nights; it is also cheaper than in Spain (a similar hotel in a major city costs 130 euros at least). Service is good, even sweet, and efficient. Even if they have always a security guard, there is no problem to have guests in your room (it is possible to register the guy for an overnight, paying an extra of 40000 pesos). A funny remark: there were condoms in the mini-bar service at the Medellín hotel (not free). In ether hotels, restaurants were good. But Colombian food is not a great cuisine: just succulent (the typical 'bandeja paisa' of Medellín is quite heavy, too rustic for my taste). As far as I see, Medellín is nicer than Cali. Both cities grew up with the drug-masters-money, but Medellín has now economically recovered far better than Cali. El Poblado in Medellín, the southern quarter, is beautiful: great residential buildings with manicured gardens in a very green and montainous country. And plenty of (big) commercial malls. Colombians just love malls. Manhunt: yes, the best way of meeting Colombians is to open a Manhunt profile (with some pics!). It is important to localize the profile in the city you are visiting (I changed mine from Medellin to Cali, with success). If you remain on line a short time, messages will just [over]flow. It is really amazing; easier than Brazil. With these open-minded, mature-lover young people there is no need to rent. Anyway, it is quite easy to find by Internet (of course, hotels offer a good wireless internet connection) rent boys, or 'prepagos' in the local slang. My experiences are quite limited, but please guys do not hesitate to ask whatever you feel of some interest. A big hug Epi

Hi everybody! I bet You will excuse my foreign Engish --I'm from Spain-- because I got good news about Colombia. I came to Medellín and Cali a ocuple of days for work reasons and -- please believe me, the boys here are more than willing very ready to pleae... It suffices only to open a (local) profile in Manhunt and the boys flow.. I do not consider myself bad looking, but I confess I am a mature guy (55 y.o.), hairy and a little, although not too heavy. Anyway, there a plenty of young guys to keep me busy.. Sofar I met six very nice boys, ages between 18 and 26, black, white and mulatto types with over average to muscular build... Only one of them expecting to be paid: he got it, and he deserved the 90.000 pesos (around 35-40 euro) for sure. I have visited several times Brazil, where young people are very open to mature men too (not to mention the legendary sauna boys), but I think Colombia is an indiscovered paradise for intergenerational encounters... Besides, Colombians are nice and educated. Medellin have a good and extensive zone called El Poblado for the international visitor (and a unforgettable sauna in the city center: La casa de Tobi), food is good... I am still in Cali (I know, it sounds to dangerous, but the bad times are gone!) and I had a list of messages I cannot honoured! What a shame, but so is life ... Thanks for reading! A big hug! :rolleyes: