Medellin Night Life

coffee beaner says on Oct 28, 2007, 12:26:

"Ive been told el parque lleras in el poblado, la 70, la 33, las palmas, palma hia, mangos, canalon, envigado, and sabaneta. are those accurate?"

Yup, pretty much.

"what are the places where americans go? any advice. i also heard there are bars in el poblado where they play hip hop and where i can watch my baseball, football, and stuf"

Around Parque Lleras you will find gringos... as far as clubs with gringos, Mangos, Palmahia and Blue. Dejavu is the best hip hop club in Medellin and as far as sports I watch mine on Sopcast so I donno. Later!

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Medellin Traveler says on Oct 28, 2007, 14:07:

MitchAlvarez,

Welcome to PBH.

You basically listed all the gringo haunts.

I am planning on being in Medellin in January as well. Maybe we can meet up sometime.

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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john_stark says on Oct 28, 2007, 20:39:

So what you are telling us is that you want to go to Medellin and hang out with other gringos watching all the same sports crap you watched back home. Yes, travel certainly broadens one's horizons.

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Man Tequila says on Oct 28, 2007, 22:34:

If he eats enough bandejas paisas he may broaden something else.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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goin_south says on Oct 28, 2007, 22:38:

his smile??

Why Colombianitas? Personally... I just don't like pink areolar tissue.

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Man Tequila says on Oct 28, 2007, 23:01:

Yeah. Damn, I love chicharrón.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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bickerss says on Oct 29, 2007, 02:40:

Get out to Sabaneta and experience the Disco Puebla. Also try Palmahia - great places. There are numerous sprts bars in P lleres now.

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morphus says on Oct 29, 2007, 04:25:

Try Mayorista! Its the Mardi gra of Medellin.

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MitchAlvarez says on Oct 29, 2007, 06:31:

Thank you all for the advice. MT I'll definitely keep in touch man. As far Mr. John Stark, whats wrong with my choice of sports? Im sorry you need to call it crap. Here in NY I watch Soccer at least 3 times a week. But when I got to Medellin I dont want to miss my NFL and NBA matchups. IT will be playoff time in the nfl buddy.

Anyhow thanks for the advice guys.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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morphus says on Oct 29, 2007, 06:43:

Don't listen to John, he's a millionaire. When he goes to Medellin he has the carpet laid out for him.

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EMAN says on Oct 29, 2007, 09:44:

Mitch -

As for watching sporting events try Champions, it is owned by an American who is also a member of PBH. There are a bunch of televisions and they get sports from all over the world. There is always great crowd for football Sundays. The information is as follows:


Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant
La 80 con 28 Barrio Belén La Palma, Medellin
Tel: 3434343

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joencuentro says on Oct 29, 2007, 14:16:

i can totally hook you up in medellin

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MitchAlvarez says on Oct 29, 2007, 17:20:

You guys are awesome!! I will definitely visit that Champions place.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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manINred says on Oct 29, 2007, 17:43:

Learn Spanish, meet some locals, and they'll show you a great time in Medellin

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john_stark says on Oct 29, 2007, 21:47:

ManlNred, he wants to sit in Poblado with a bunch of gringos watching the NBA and NFL as though he was back in Sandusky, Ohio or whatever hell hole he's from. And then you wonder why I think gringos have no business being in Colombia.

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MitchAlvarez says on Oct 29, 2007, 23:57:

John its a pleasure to meet you. Im 29 years old and my parents are both from Medellin, Colombia. I was born and raised in New York City until the age of 8 when I was sent to live in Envigado. I returned back to New York when I was 15. Ive been here since but have visited Medellin only once since then, but even that was a couple of years ago. I'm going back in January and I already have cousins and many friends who are ready to take me out. But Im a big sports fan and in January there are some key NBA and NFL matchups. Im not really interested in sitting down with anybody as long as I get to watch the games. So Im not sure if im your true definition of Gringo. I certainly dont think so.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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Medellin Traveler says on Oct 30, 2007, 03:29:

Ata' boy Mitch!

From the sound of it, I believe john_stark's is Paisa too :)

3 more months to Medellin!!

PBH memebers meet up at El Corral then for drinks someplace, or two or three.

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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morphus says on Oct 30, 2007, 04:31:

John is a cowboy living in Texas. His wife is Paisa. They have a "Brady Bunch" family. When he's not riding horses he's on PBH under the guise of a 17 year old high school bully that plays football and humps blow up dolls.

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john_stark says on Oct 30, 2007, 06:03:

Hehehe. Actually I live in Missoula, Montana or Barrington, New Hampshire. Your pick.

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morphus says on Oct 30, 2007, 06:20:

Real cowboys drink their coffee black.

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manINred says on Oct 30, 2007, 11:44:

Oh, well, then go to Poblado I guess. Just don't go to Medellin with a superiority complex.

This asshole who managed to move to Australia at 26 returned to Medellin after 2 years as a 28 year old. He just kept insulting paisas to his paisa friends and even said rolos were better (moron) and then went back to Australia with his superiority complex holding his ego undeservedly high. Avoid that route, and try and be humble, you will feel a lot more welcome.

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manINred says on Oct 30, 2007, 11:49:

And the champions bar is good, it should have all the NFL and NBA you want. I went there once, but since my sport is real football which is beloved in Colombia anyway, I got to stay at the local bars to enjoy it!

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MitchAlvarez says on Oct 30, 2007, 15:48:

i love futbol too by the way. Die hard Nacional fan and locally I guess I root for the boring Red Bulls. :)

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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Medellin Traveler says on Oct 30, 2007, 16:02:

"Real cowboys drink their coffee black." - morphus

I like my coffee, like I like my women... 100% COLOMBIAN!!

MitchAlvarez and driveallnight, let's try to meet up in Medellin. At the moment I do not know my travel dates. But as soon as I know I will let y'all know. I'm not a sports fan, but have been known to drink with friends as they watch their sports.

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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morphus says on Oct 30, 2007, 17:48:

If you put milk in your cofffee you kill all the phyto nutrients

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MitchAlvarez says on Oct 30, 2007, 18:47:

MT definitely. Lets just keep in contact. We can meet up for a non-sports outing. lol Where do you stay when your in Medellin? Let me guess El Poblado? lol

My family owns some property in Laureles, Llanogrande, and La Floresta. Im not sure if ill stay at one of those places or just hit up a hotel like last time. Last time I stood at some hotel en la 70. It was actually pretty good and economical.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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robi666 says on Oct 30, 2007, 18:49:

I don't know about you but I'd go "chocolato, quesito, arepa y huevos perico".

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present."

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dwmte7 says on Oct 30, 2007, 19:33:

mitch...where's your property in llano grande...that's where our finca is. it's like heaven on earth. beats the shit outta bars, nights on the town, hooks, and what ever else, sinful, poblado holds in it's charms. just kidding. i just can't stand being in town anymore, the families in envigado, but i leave everyone, kids, wife, elders just to go watch the cows shit and the horses screw on the finca. then i go to gualanday. find anything, anyone you want there.

dwmte

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Medellin Traveler says on Oct 30, 2007, 20:10:

MitchAlvarez-

Yes. I have stayed in El Poblado, for several reasons. First, I didn't know anyone in Medellin on my first trip, but heard that that was the place to stay. Second trips, again, 'cuz several gringos wanted to book their trips around my schedule so I could show them around, El Poblado again.

Now, I'm a procrastinator, so for my third trip, I booked a flight without a hotel, but did have an invitation to stay at a Paisa's family hotel, that I met in Chicago after she contacted me about my website. She invited me to her home, then one night we went out for dinner and when I told her I was going back she asked if I would stay at her families hotel. I said YES!! Again, it's in El Poblado.

My next trip.... I was thinking about supporting a PBH member and stay at PepeA's "Hotel La Casa Medellin." And from what I know, it's in El Poblado.

But it may be that a few nights my luggage is on its own because I'm sleeping up in the hillside barrios, and have been invited to stay at a couple of fincas.

I'm excited to make my return to "The City of Eternal Spring!"

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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nueva york bombero says on Nov 3, 2007, 11:14:

I spent 15 days in Medellin and it's outscirts last year (New Years) and Im hooked!!
El Poblado is the most upscale area and parque lleras is wild every night of the week.
It's almost like south beach without the beach! I have friends from Medellin, but some nights I ventured out solo and had a great time! The people were friendly and anxious to dance!
This New Year I'm off to Cali, then Cartagena and the rest of the coast......
Suerte!!

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Mat says on Nov 11, 2007, 14:21:

Hi.
I am a rugby fan being English and visiting medellin in March after a trip to Rio, But watching sport football (or soccer ) NFL or Ice hockey with some guys bullshitting as us men do in a sports bar ia a blast where ever you are in the world gringo or not.So will take a look at this bar plus the local bars .

See ya Matthew

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