Cali or Medellin - Calling for your advice

Mongo says on Oct 10, 2008, 22:48:

Medellin.

"Here in Colombia, it's about adding life to your years, not years to your life." Brian Andrews

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Tejeringo says on Oct 10, 2008, 22:59:

Mangos!!!!

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spy1983 says on Oct 10, 2008, 23:09:

My recommendation for you is Bowling Green KY.

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spy1983 says on Oct 10, 2008, 23:09:

Mangos is the gayest bar in the history of man.

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jann says on Oct 10, 2008, 23:10:

Hi Mongo,

what do you think about the local climate & attitude.
I'm a bit worried about the situation in medellin due to a recently published travel-report, the mentality in Medellin seems to be slighty "agressive"- or let me say impolite.
Do you share this experience?

Regards

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NiceMangos says on Oct 11, 2008, 00:53:

well you will most likely pass through cali if you are going to popayan, so you could probably go to both, unless you are flying everywhere.

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Monita Linda says on Oct 11, 2008, 05:36:

Caliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Poor but Preppy ______Colombia: the only risk is wanting to lay.

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cdy says on Oct 11, 2008, 06:43:

Jann,
I am certainly no expert on Medellin, but unless something has changed in the last 8 months, I found Paisas to be some of the friendliest and most helpful people I have met in my travels in Cen & South America. Did not experience aggresiveness, unless you count the cabbies driving.

One comment on Mangos, made a mistake of checking it out one night when there was a big football match going on, a pretty mind blowing experience, this giant hall and no one in there but me, 2 midgets, a drunk passed out gringo and about 5 hot looking waitresses.

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nueva york bombero says on Oct 11, 2008, 06:54:

I love both cities, but Medellin ranks ahead of the 2.
I'm not afraid to tell my friends in Cali this either.
As far as politeness Jann, paisas are sweeter and friendlier than you can imagine!!!

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corporalgator (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 11, 2008, 07:17:

nbenjamin says on Oct 11, 2008, 09:49:

1. Mangos is dope for what it is: a tourist spot. It is a lot of fun - but it is touristy - I had a great time both times I have been. I go to Medellin once every other month and never go anymore. But if I had a friend coming in from out of town, unfamiliar with medellin, like the poster here, I would go and recemend going.

2. Cali has hotter women period. Both Medellin and Cali are cool cities. I think Cali is a little more fun - the people I think party a little harder. Cali is also seedier. Watch your back and you will be fine - but I always felt (and this is based on gut) a little more on edge throughout cali than in Medellin.

3. Medellin is also a great city. It offers a ton of culture, the best food in Colombia, and also has very nice people and of course - smoking hot women. There is a ton to do in Medellin.

To conclude, I agree with Corporalgator - hit both. Medellin can be covered somewhat thoroughly in 3-4 days, Cali same - they are not super far apart by plane a couple of hours, if that, and assuming a layover in Bogota.

My overall rank for Cities in Colombia:

1. Cali
2. Cartagena
4. Medellin
5. Bucara
6. Manizales
7. Bogota

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Oct 11, 2008, 10:23:

Gringo newbie... Medellin 100%, Cali is not for beginners.. Much better Climate and cleaner, safer city Medellin is. Even has more tourist attractions.

I love Laura Acuna & Jessica Cediel! lol

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Philly says on Oct 11, 2008, 11:21:

Hey, you left out Cucuta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Oct 11, 2008, 12:00:

They cant even get the freakin MIO working... The cabbies always are joking with me saying "Its already old before even being introduced" The station stops are getting old, beat up and very dirty.

I love Laura Acuna & Jessica Cediel! lol

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corporalgator (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 11, 2008, 13:25:

asdfn says on Oct 11, 2008, 13:32:

Do they wear pants everywhere in Cali? Ive noticed and been told this is the norm in alot of latin america, regardless of the temperature.

I dont know why latin americans cant wear shorts and flip flops like the backpackers sometimes. Dont they see the comfort value? Im not trying to be ethnocentric, but I doubt swamp ass is something anyone feels cultural pride over.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Oct 11, 2008, 13:55:

I get stares everywhere I go because of my LOUD NIKE shorts.. I wear them everywhere, EXCEPT when I go out at night to rumbiar, then im dressed to the nines.. I dont sacrifice comfort for assimilation.

I love Laura Acuna & Jessica Cediel! lol

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asdfn says on Oct 11, 2008, 13:59:

I am going to make this a thread. I need answers.

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feldz0084 says on Oct 11, 2008, 20:10:

"you left out cucuta"

hahaahahahaahhaa

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