Cartagena or Medellín

[Ale4co]

I’m going to go to either Medellin or Cartagena in July and I’m just wondering which city might offer more play, or more Grindr options. Better rates or same? Please lmk of your experience

[12is12]

I have been to both, but m not an expert. 

Of course M has more options than C, if only because its population is btw double and triple than C's. 

M also has sex venues, which C lacks.

I recommend u read the threads; u'll see much more on M.

Dont know enough to compare rates. 

Had scores of Grindr msgs in C.

 

Enjoy ur decision (-: 

 

[Boy69]

Medellin offer more gay venues and much more opportunities for gays , Cartagena is more beachfront touristic place and is more interesting touristic place : beaches,the old city and some interesting places to visit at the surrounding but very limited gay scene.

[Tomtravel]

Cartagena is one of the poorest areas in Colombia and while you have massive amount of grindr hits, you must do the hard work of screening and clarifying the motivation. I had a feeling that Cartagena is most strict with visitors to your accomodation (your safety). On a pluss side: Cartagena is a seaside destination for Colombian tourists, so there will be many looking for a holiday adventure. People are generally friendly and fun oriented. Get used to peggars and if you want relaxed seafood dinner on a terrace, make sure its somehow barricaded, otherwise you interact each 3 minutes with someome needy. I like seaside cities, there is a bit adventure in the air. Cartagena has lots of tourists, but i dont think too many gay tourists.

Medellin has developed gay entertainment industry with its pros and cons. For american and european, its more like the scene at home, but with colombian taste. The city has many visiting and resident gringos, you are not so special cookie here! Medellin has a reputation of the best looking guys, this claim seems to be true if you visit or hang around gyms or party clubs. Colombian culture is fixated on the body and looks, so prepare and deliver well designed and tastefull compliments😀.

[asdsrfr]

One consideration is that for travel in July--Cartagena will be incredibly hot and humid. Exploring the old city during the day is fun but can get uncomfortable in the heat of the day even in the cooler months. Medellin always has a more comfortable climate than Cartagena.

[macdaddi]

Since you specifically about about which city offer more chances to play...this is not a fair competition.

Medellín wins. No contest.

Cartagena is an historic city with a lot of tourists. It is on the coast and enjoys many months of sun. However it is a small city (about 400K residents) and many are transient, working in tourism jobs. It definitely has its charms, but you asked about sex and...you are going to need to be very fluent in the language and the culture to meet a lot of locals for sex. Not saying that it isn't there (trust -- there is a thriving gay scene) but most outsiders are not going to discover it.

Medellín is a metropolitan city of nearly 5 million inhabitant that is quite modern by Colombian standards and sees a lot of tourism. There are many pockets of gay interest around the city and there are lots of saunas/bars/discos/cruising spots to meet and hook up with other men that have been written up here extensively.  It is known as the city "of the eternal springtime" for its mild but pleasant climate so don't expect tropical days by the pool. But the city has a far more dynamic scene and for newbies -- the locals are known far and wide for their sex positive attitude in Colombia.  I won't bore you with tales of the many "straight" men I have had sex with in Medellín, just know that the potential for sex is very high in a city known for having extraordinarily good looking men. If you willing to throw a few buck down for the pleasure, I think you will find the selection is overwhelming.

As others have noted, Colombia does have challenges with English being relatively rare as a spoken language, so any language skills will greatly improve your chances. Good luck!

[Latbear4blk]

20 hours ago, macdaddi said:

I won't bore you with tales of the many "straight" men I have had sex with

[Tomtravel]

Medellin can get hot as well, 30 C, and if you are in busy centro, a visit to Sauna Club 55 is very pleasant, its an oasis in the pretty intense (but interesting!) area. Great facilities, could be twin partner for Boiler in Berlin (not quite the same though). The other one - Sauna Cruising - is same cost, but I did not like the place. Yes, lots of people, but no nice area just to relax and the facilities were very basic. The guys..both have everything, I think sauna cruising is more sex oriented.

[Alex_Berl]

On 5/20/2023 at 2:24 AM, Tomtravel said:

Medellin can get hot as well, 30 C, and if you are in busy centro, a visit to Sauna Club 55 is very pleasant, its an oasis in the pretty intense (but interesting!) area. Great facilities, could be twin partner for Boiler in Berlin (not quite the same though). The other one - Sauna Cruising - is same cost, but I did not like the place. Yes, lots of people, but no nice area just to relax and the facilities were very basic. The guys..both have everything, I think sauna cruising is more sex oriented.

what do u mean with "intense"?  loud, crime, sexy?

 

[maump]

I was in Medellin and Bogota, (not really a beach person).   many many men.

check out https://co.mileroticos.com/escorts-gay/antioquia/medellin/ for professionals (typically asking 150 to 250 cop)

[Primeone385]

On 5/19/2023 at 4:56 PM, Latbear4blk said:

Preach

[Tomtravel]

On 5/22/2023 at 2:42 PM, Alex_Berl said:

what do u mean with "intense"?  loud, crime, sexy?

 

Mostly loud, busy, but also sexy and after 7-8pm when office people and vendors go home - crime (not a good idea to hang around there at night). I find it interesting to explore; gentrified and gringofied Laureles and Poblado may get boring.

[12is12]

I stayed at a hotel there 3 nights. Don't walk alone after dark.

[Alex_Berl]

will travel to Medellin in July and think will book an airbnb or hotel in El Poblado...Not sure wether i should book a hotel or appartment. I normally dont take a guy at home....I prefer my "own space"

So i would - perhaps - need a "lovemotel" in Medellin....

[maump]

On 5/25/2023 at 12:20 PM, Alex_Berl said:

will travel to Medellin in July and think will book an airbnb or hotel in El Poblado...Not sure wether i should book a hotel or appartment. I normally dont take a guy at home....I prefer my "own space"

So i would - perhaps - need a "lovemotel" in Medellin....

I met a straight retired USA military man wintering in the holiday  inn (el poblado) who also rented (24/7) a love motel room near Plaza Botero (for a very low amount).  everyday he a gang of sexpatriots hung out on the plaza fucking several street whores everyday.  The goal was to fuck every decent "bitch" on the plaza.  and if you have been there there are hundreds.   he said long term rental of the motel was cheap.  he kept his lube and condoms there and did not bring the girls back to the holiday inn. 

[Alex_Berl]

On 6/6/2023 at 5:39 PM, maump said:

I met a straight retired USA military man wintering in the holiday  inn (el poblado) who also rented (24/7) a love motel room near Plaza Botero (for a very low amount).  everyday he a gang of sexpatriots hung out on the plaza fucking several street whores everyday.  The goal was to fuck every decent "bitch" on the plaza.  and if you have been there there are hundreds.   he said long term rental of the motel was cheap.  he kept his lube and condoms there and did not bring the girls back to the holiday inn. 

do u know the name of the hotel?

 

[neyger]

In my (limited) experience, the offerings in Cartagena were not to my liking or exorbitant prices were requested.

Another option, if you want to stay in Cartagena, is to import the guys from Barranquilla.
It's only a few hours by bus and the guys from Barranquilla love to visit Cartagena.

One webcam model from B came by for a day & night for a tip of 250 kCOP + 50 kCOP (bus fare). It was worth every peso.
I found several handsome guys on grindr in B who were more than willing to spend some time with me in Cartagena for free. After a few video calls, I selected a cute guy to spend the next few days with me.

I used bluestacks to spoof my location (for the apps) and I prepaid both guys the bus fare (round trip). They both had nequi (a mobile payment solution). You just need to go to a bancolombia corresponsal where you can send cash to their mobile phone number.
I would normally never pay upfront but in this case I can understand these guys wanting to make sure they can get back to their place if I would not show up. In the worst case, I lose 50 kCOP and that didn't happen.

[maump]

5 hours ago, Alex_Berl said:

do u know the name of the hotel?

 

sorry, no, but there are a few on the plaza area....