Playboy penthouse in Medellin

[Pete E]

Most of the girls shown as typical Medellin women were pictures lifted from Caliescali.com,a Cali web site.One of the girls is also on Walter Mora'site,personalmeetings.com
So those hot chicas? Calenas.

Pete

[utopiacowboy]

... in response to Playboy penthouse in Medellin, posted by Pete E on Dec 22, 2004

Although it is possible to find women who look like the typical Calena in Medellin, the typical paisa does not look like a Calena. I noticed this when I was looking at the photos myself. Unbelieveable.

[Vagabond]

... in response to Playboy penthouse in Medellin, posted by Pete E on Dec 22, 2004

Yes, I too noticed many of those pictures are from Cali's entertainment website.  
But what you didn't realize is that many of those girls are from Medellin and had
gone to Cali for modeling work.  Any Colombian will tell you that most of the models are from Medellin.

Why do so many of you guys on the board spend so much of your energy attacking
and looking for the slightest hints of inconsistency?  Focus on the positive and
what is good, and all the things these countries and women have to offer.

The Playboy Penthouse site clearly said, "Below are some examples of the type of girls you will see".  
And that's exactly what they posted.  Pretty Colombian girls just like what you would see if you came to visit.  
So what's the big deal?  Relax and Enjoy.

[doombug]

... in response to A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous..., posted by Vagabond on Dec 22, 2004

You must moonlight as an excavator.

Been diggin' some bodacious holes since you arrived.

[Pacino]

... in response to A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous..., posted by Vagabond on Dec 22, 2004

No offense but you don't have a clue of what you are saying.. almost every model that is posted on this playboy site are calenas not paisas. 95% of the photos are from caliescali website.  I know many of these girl personally. I have photographed many of the girls for my website and I'm friends with the photographer from caliescali.  Does he know you are using his photos for this purpose? If any of these girls knew their photos were being used without permission you would have problems.  I think it's very misleading to put photos of models and lead guys to believe they can meet the same kind of girls in medellin.   While this can happen it's very rare. The right thing to do is go out in medellin and find typical paisas and photograph them instead of posting photos of girls from Cali.  Yes many beautiful models do come from Medellin, this is true.  But as anyone who travels knows, there are beautiful women in every city and town in Colombia.

Pacino...

[pablo]

... in response to Calenas, posted by Pacino on Dec 22, 2004


Hola Pacino,

Could you please mention your web site address either here on the board or send it to me via email.  Thanks.

Pablo

[thunderbolt]

... in response to Calenas, posted by Pacino on Dec 22, 2004

Regardless of weather they are from Cali or Medellin, most of these girls are FINE!  Some of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.

If these are to any extent typical of what I will see in Cali when I finally get down there, I will not LEAVE!  I will ask for political assylum

[Vagabond]

... in response to Re: Calenas, posted by thunderbolt on Dec 23, 2004

Thunderbolt, best of luck in your travels..  

If you want my opinion (and I don't think a single experienced traveler on this board will dissagree) I spent several months in Cali, and didn't see nearly as many women like the pictures on www.playboy-penthouse.com as I did in Medellin.  The numbers and percentages of them in Medellin are much higher.  When I did see girls like that in Cali, they were almost always with drug mafia guys (many left Medellin and went to Cali) or girlfriends of them, in clubs like Eliptica.  So be careful.

[OkieMan]

... in response to Calenas, posted by Pacino on Dec 22, 2004

Hey Pacino,
I thought that it was helpful that you actually know many of these girls.  I viewed that website, and frankly, I was skeptical.  But, I am still trying to gather as much info on the different cities and agencies as I can. I am planning another trip to Colombia in March (God willing).
So, I guess one of my questions is if you know these girls and you are a professional photographer; then what is your opinion of these girls?  Are they legitimate, professional models, or are they pros in the other sense?  I am currently planning on using Colombian Sweethearts when I travel to Medellin.  It is unfortunate that the squabbles between the two partners has happened.  But, maybe all of this is good in that we get to be made aware of some of the "pitfalls".  I personally plan to avoid as many of those type mistakes as I can.   That is one reason why I am thankful of this board and its members.  We all need a "heads up" on these type issues.
                                 OkieMan

[Pacino]

... in response to Re: Calenas, posted by OkieMan on Dec 23, 2004

The girls I know aren't pro's.. Most are models and some are just college girls who would like to be models.  Don't be mislead that you will score with the girls pictured in his playboy website.  These aren't agency girls so they aren't so quick to jump on the first gringo they see.  While I'm sure in some rare cases an American marries the model type it's not the norm. That's why Robert listing the models on his website is so misleading.  Not only aren't they from Medellin but most aren't available. I'm sure he has never met or spoken to one of the girls pictured on his playboy website.  The good news is that Colombia has so many beautiful women that aren't models but are very beautiful.  So finding a beauty in Colombia is much more likely than the USA..   Don't limit yourself to just visiting agencies. There are alot of women to meet in many differents places such as clubs, malls, etc... An agency is a good way for a new guy to get his feet wet but in my experience to truly find some of the jewels of Colombia, one must venture out of the agency.  If you have time, money, the desire to learn spanish, learn salsa, and be part of the culture. You'll be surprised what a rewarding experience it will be.

Pacino..

[Vagabond]

... in response to Re: Re: Calenas, posted by Pacino on Dec 23, 2004

Why do you guys keep giving out wrong information?

"Not only aren't they from Medellin but most aren't available. I'm sure Robert has never met or spoken to one of the girls pictured on his playboy website."

Why would he have?  Robert runs a marriage agency called CLC.  These are girls he has talked to, are looking for marriage, and are available.  PP is a bed and breakfast in another part of town.  It is NOT and agency, and therefore does NOT introduce girls for marriage.  PP posted some examples of the level of beauty you will see in the city and that's all.  Why would you expect PP or Robert to have talked to the pictures, or have those girls "available" to the guys who visit?  It's just lot logical.

[OkieMan]

... in response to Re: Re: Calenas, posted by Pacino on Dec 23, 2004

Thanks Pacino for your followup with me.  I agree with what you have said.  My first trip to Colombia was to Cali this past August.  I am hoping to go to Medellin on my next trip.  But, I also have some possibilities in Cali, and a long shot in Bogota.  At any rate, my intention is to use these first trips to "get my feet wet", and take it from there.  We all have to start somewhere; and at present, I do not speak spanish.  However, I am working on that too. To change the subject a little; what is this deal you are talking about setting up your own website?  What will that pertain to? Please message me back. I am trying to learn from more experienced travelers, such as yourself.  

                            OkieMan

[thunderbolt]

... in response to Re: Calenas, posted by OkieMan on Dec 23, 2004

Okie, regarding CLC, it does appear that the consensus has been reached adn 'the facts have been gathered'.  It's up to you, but I would not recommend going there.

[Vagabond]

... in response to Calenas, posted by Pacino on Dec 22, 2004

I give up.  All I find on this board is negativity.  I guess I should have expected it after reading posts like Steve's.  This will likely be my last post, as it seems most of you are too set in your ways.

If you read my previous post you would have noticed when I pointed out that PP does not say the girls in the photos are Paisas.  They are pictures of the typical beauty you will see any day of the week in Medellin.  There were many nights in Parque Lleras when I saw many girls better looking than the ones PP has on their site.  So I, nor anyone who has spent time in Medellin, should have any quarrels with the examples they used.  Go to the park any night of the week and pick out 5 random girls.  At least one of them will be as good if not better looking than the pictures Playboy Penthouse used as examples, all she needs is a bikini and a professional photographer.

[pablo]

... in response to Re: Calenas, posted by Vagabond on Dec 22, 2004


No need to leave the board Vagabond.  The P-L board is not negative nor are the members set in their ways. How about meeting up with me in Parque Lleras sometime for a cervesa?  The tab is on me.