Help With Medellin Nightlife!

utopiacowboy says on May 3, 2006, 16:23:

My one and only piece of advice is this. Stay the hell out of Mangos. No normal Medellin woman sets foot in the place. While you're at it, stay the hell out of Poblado completely.

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utopiacowboy says on May 3, 2006, 19:08:

Mangos is inhabited by three types of chicks: rich bitches, prepagos and Mafia princesses. If you're interested in any one of those types by all means, go. El Poblado is the richest barrio of Medellin filled with gringos who are too petrified to go anywhere else and Colombians who use it as their base of operations when they're not in Miami or Switzerland.

Normal Medellin is almost anywhere else in the city. Just remember that (except for Poblado) the higher up the hills you go, the worse the neighborhoods are. I've gone to some hillside neighborhoods visiting families of friends of my wife and it was all good.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

ColombiaBoard says on May 3, 2006, 20:24:

Parque Lleras Ok, so it's full of rich kids, obnoxious people and tourists but it's the only place where you can find about 6 good restaurants and about 10 bars/cafes where you can enjoy a good drink and enjoy some company.

So, head to Parque Lleras, it's a small park surrounded by bars, cafes, restaurants.

Brians says on May 4, 2006, 04:35:

Parque Lleras is the safe bet. Without knowing really what you like and what a crowd is on any night Parque Lleras has the selections. If you don't like one place you can go to another. I personally think Vinacure would be a bad call. Too far away and a goofy scene. Not something I would take in with only one night. Blue is good but nothing special. I personally like Sabenata. Some good clubs there and a safe bet for finding something you may like. So do Parque Lleras Friday night and then then Sabenata Saturday night. Hopefully you can meet some woman Friday and they can drag you to some places Saturday. The only really good thing about Mangos is they stay open till 4 or 5am. Everything else closes at two (ex. maybe Universal). Not that I stay out that late but on vacation I like to have the option.

mbest says on May 4, 2006, 08:02:

I would also throw out a vote for Parque Lleras. Also, there is a bar, just on the other side of Club San Diego, that is pretty good. More local people. The owner's name is Hido.

morphus says on May 4, 2006, 08:09:

A taxi driver took me to a place called "Plaza Mayorista". Its a real raunchy place with hookers and drunks partying in the street. Picture beer bottles smashing and people vomiting in the street. The first 5 minutes there I saw a guy get beat up in the street. The police just stood there and watched. I met one guy that used to live in the U.S. The only thing, most of the time he spent in the U.S. was in a prison before they deported him. I met another Colombian guy that used to live in New York City. He was 24 years old and spoke perfect English. He got deported for selling crack cocaine. He went to live with his grandmother in Envigado. She threw him in the street because he could'nt control his drug habit. If you have a taste for sleaze and the bizzare, go there!

morphus says on May 4, 2006, 08:18:

I been to that club in barrio San Diego. A girl invited me there one night. I had fun. It was crowded with a big dance floor. It was'nt like other places in Medellin where everyone sits around a table with a bottle of liquor with music so loud, you can't even talk to the person next to you.

DanielPaisa says on May 4, 2006, 12:27:

Vinacure is one of those places that are unique and beautiful. It's a little far, and a little strange, but absolutely unique.

I think for your first night te safe bet is parque lleras. If you fin it too snobish, you can always take a cab and head to other places, or just walk down to el poblado park (three blocks down from lleras) wich is always crowded with party people on fridays..

if you meet a beutiful colombiana on that day, you can plan to visit vinacure on saturday. you won't regret it, and you won't foget it

la mayoria is moslty for horseriders (the rich ones ) and its also a pretty good restaurant with average prices... but it wouldn't be my choice...

you should visit vinacure's website... www.vinacure.com it's weird, so if you don't like it, plan on going to something different, like trilogia, macondo...

Cheers

Daniel, el Paisa

"You can't fight in here... this is the war room!"

Daniel, el Paisa

bickerss says on May 5, 2006, 12:02:

Here s my advice. Check out Parke llaras, you can find some great people there althoguh a lot are rich and snobbish. I went to a disco here called Folio. This was on a Friday night and was one of the best nights i had. It has a great atmosphere. Near here is another disco which is more low key, cant remeber the name at the moment but will post it when remember.

Mangos is great to see once but after that i found it as described above. I would like Mangos again if u went with a big group of friends. Near here is Universal which is a bit more normal.

Guam bar is good and lots of students. I iwll post more soon when my memory returns jaa

utopiacowboy says on May 5, 2006, 13:20:

I asked my wife about clubs and she was particularly fond of one called Esquina de Gata in Estadio. For what it's worth...

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MedellinViking says on May 5, 2006, 16:43:

I'm downtrodden.. Nobody mentioned my club! All this Parque Llaras crap for the weak adventurers who managed to get to Colombia only to hide out with posers and wanna be's. Mangos, Universal, Casa, Kaos, DejaVu, Canalon (etc) go with a girl or better yet a group and don't expect to leave with anyone different. In front of Plaza Majorista is just what Morphus described. For a true adventure spend a couple of hours here. But back to my whining... Nobody mentioned where you can get the 'cleanest' fun in town. In my club, Cuchicheos!
Where you can take your clothes off and shower, sauna, steambath and jacuzzi with a bunch of new friends. Just have drinks and watch the night unfold around you or participate to your little hearts desire! I feel so left out...... nobody mentioned Cuchicheos.

Live your fantasies because life is short and from all I've seen death is really, really long....

Live your fantasies because life is short and from all I've seen death is really, really long....

utopiacowboy says on May 5, 2006, 21:26:

Interesting club: http://www.cuchicheos.com/cuchicheos/eng/home.html

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MedellinViking says on May 6, 2006, 08:31:

Thanks Utopia! Sometimes all the posts about Parque Lleras just make me feel unloved;) I thought that my post might stir the pot a little with my critics, or cuchicheos' critics, you know, promoting Colombia as a place to go live out your fantasies!

Also JayMiami only asked about nightlife but occasionally some are awake in the daylight hours and in those fleeting moments I take everyone who visits me to the Pueblo Paisa lookout for lunch and the view. In my mind a must see.

Live your fantasies because life is short and from all I've seen death is really, really long....

Live your fantasies because life is short and from all I've seen death is really, really long....

caslug says on May 6, 2006, 11:07:

nice looking club MV! you definitely should put the web address under your moniker!

dwmte says on May 6, 2006, 14:03:

yo, viking.. i don't know your club yet....but coming up soon, my friend, i will.

don't let the wannabes get you down. parke lleras was a dud 10-12 years ago...it's not getting better.

the best place in all of medellin was a place called la casa de los cinco puertos. it was by the creek/river in poblado by lleras. they mowed it down to do what developers do. "it takes paradise to put up a parking lot."

well, we'll have our own party and i'll take you downtown and show you one you'll never forget..

douglas

utopiacowboy says on May 6, 2006, 14:52:

I showed my wife the web site for cuchicheos and she was somewhat shocked. She's eaten many times at La Casita de mi abuela and never imagined that there was a swing club around the corner! In fact she found it hard to imagine that there were a lot of paisas interested in that sort of thing. I said, come on let's browse the photos - maybe you'll see someone you recognize! I told her that there were sites with Medellin couples looking for other Medellin couples to swing with - she wants to check them out to see if there is anyone she knows! Too funny. Colombians always imagine that these things are a gringo or European thing and that they are too pure and innocent for sodomy or swinging.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

MedellinViking says on May 7, 2006, 01:37:

More from the live your fantasies director... Well Mrs Utopia is somewhat right, nudist,/voyeur/exhibitionist/swingers are a pretty new idea for Medellin. The are now 4 such clubs here, and at last count 6 in Cali and 14 in Bogota however many are just meet and greet and go home/motel together. We like to think we are the best with a very comfy club and a high quality clientelle. We do stay on the discrete side in regards to location and everything regarding our clients but since you know the area, my favorite fun fact is the back of my building buts up against the Catholic church/school and the lot to my south is the nunnery! Hows that for neighbors? Anyway there are a few "rejections to proceede" in the changing room with explainations along the innocence lines, especially when the hombre neglected to mention what to expect, but for the most part people really enjoy getting nude, having drinks in the jacuzzi and enjoying the show of the more liberal guests. For many this is an opportunity to feel good about their bodies flaws and all. So when Mrs Utopia gets curious just come on in and start by haing a few drinks without leaving the comfort of you towel. Also for any couple desiring to use the club in private or with a small group of friends we have many days and times available so there really is now excuse why Mrs Utopia should not treat you to a nice spa experience even if it is in private!

As a side note caslug mentioned putting my url under my tagline. Will that be permitted here?

Live your fantasies because life is short and from all I've seen death is really, really long....

Live your fantasies because life is short and from all I've seen death is really, really long....

rocinante says on May 7, 2006, 06:25:

Ignore my posts This guy is already on his way home - ignore my posts

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rocinante says on May 7, 2006, 06:28:

I'm an idiot This guy is already on his way home from Medallo!

Oh well. I hope he had fun.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

JayMiami says on May 8, 2006, 10:27:

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestions guys. I couldn't hit all of the places that were suggested since I was only there for a weekend and I had a group of people that were with me so it wasn't my sole decision on where to go.

I hit Circus on Friday which had quite an amazing spectacle of beautiful women, though all were with men (as is normal in Colombia I'm finding out......economic reasons I'm sure) and few actually danced since it seemed more like a social club rather than a dance club. Still a cool place to go. We ended up going back to Parque Lleras to another place....Trilogia I belive it was called, but I could be confusing the name. It was nice. Then to Mangos since it was the only place open late......I really don't like that place, twice is enough for me.

Saturday we started off by drinking at a cafe in Parque Lleras and were interrupted by gunfire half a block away. Someone obviously got shot since ambulances came and a large crowd gathered around. Not sure what the story was. Kind of exciting to duck under tables......it definitely gets your blood flowing. Went to Blue afterwards for an hour or so.....really packed inside but it played cool music. Then went to some bar/club in Las Palmas that played live music. Sparse crowd, but I love the live music. Next time I'll have to hit Sabaneta. I regreted not making it there. And maybe when I grow some cojones I'll make it to MedellinViking's place. Haven't tried the swinger thing yet......maybe one day.

Anyways.....thanks again to all!

Jay

smithm says on May 18, 2006, 14:30:

Even if swinging may not be your "cup of tea", I highly recommend going to Cuchicheos, if for no other reason than to meet the Viking--my friends and I had the pleasure last week. Besides being interesting and witty, his encylopaedic knowledge about Medellin and Colombia will provide you with a lot of insight which you could never get from a Colombian guidebook (not that there are any--yet)!

dwmte says on May 18, 2006, 19:25:

i never hear anyone talk about 'acalare'... gotta be one of the wierdest places on earth in the heart of the doldrums of downtown medellin. home of the two headed cow.

check it out

rollow says on Jun 21, 2007, 13:17:

Not sure how old these post are, but i should be visiting Medellion, Colombia in July. MedellinViking i am felling your spot. I may need to check that out. Can i ask for you when i am there?