This is all a little extra detail, but it might help others who are wondering the same thing. We haven't talked a lot about streetwalkers here lately, so here it is:
Is Medellin more dangerous than Bogota in regards to streetwalkers? from what I understand from the local forum they say Botero is safe by day and Parque Lires is pretty safe at night with lots of security all around.
Probably the same. Maybe safer downtown. To be fair, I don't know much about Bogota/Santa Fe so please correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've seen, the touristy part of downtown is separate from the streets with the girls. In Medellin, they seem to overlap. So Medellin MIGHT be a bit safer. For example, directly in Plaza Botero, like the guys in the local forum have said.
In the end, I don't think it matters. Being practical, I think you should act the same. Meaning, stick to daytime anyway. Say in the well populated areas. You will generally be safe from major danger. But, you can still be be pick-pocketed or confronted by a mentally ill person 24/7, so you never a truly safe, if that makes sense. Same head-on-a-swivel you'd have in Santa Fe. Even if it feels safe and police are close.
If you managed Santa Fe, you should be fine in Plaza Botero, as well as a few of the major streets like Veracruz and Raudal. Just don't wander too far on those streets though. Same rules apply.
I already booked an Airbnb near Lires and thought of bringing them there...of course I would be vigilant and watch for any cues of mischief... Not that I can always tell ofc... But I feel like I already did Sants Fe and nothing happened so what's different here? I'm Honestly asking as I dont know.
And yes, for street action at night, Lleras seems to be the safest as far as STREET CRIME goes. But your concern there is what happens after you've left Lleras. So Lleras is still too risky for many people. Most of us in the forum prefer well-reviewed girls, which is why we use the forum.
In Lleras the danger is two fold:
1 - If you walk to your hotel, the danger is she tries to drug you and steal your stuff in your room. The solution many people use is to only bring one girl back at a time, never leave your drink alone, or get a new one, never let her make drinks, etc. etc. Honestly I think it would be better not to drink anything or just avoid the whole situation, so most of us do. The ones who proceed, are very careful.
If she is way too interested in where you are staying (not just the area but the actual building) she might be probing for security. Like how tight/vigilant they are there. Or, maybe she just wants to know ahead of time if it is guest friendly in case you are unsure. I'd still be cautious if she asks too many non-sexual questions.
2 - The other danger is transportation. Let's say you don't want to take her back to your place. Smart. And, you tell her upfront that you are going to a love-motel. She knows you don't have your valuables there and that you aren't carrying much on you. That will eliminate many scammers. However, she can still rob you for what you have on you. How?
Well, there used to be some hotels in/near Lleras that would rent overnight, but ALSO by the hour (Lleras Green? etc), so you could walk to them. I think the mayor's office pushed back on this practice. Not sure, but I can't find any that still do this. (If anybody knows of some, please let us know!)
Anyhow, so now when you tell her you are going to the closest love motel (Las Cabanas at the edge of Barrio Manila), she knows that you have to take a car. Just like you would if you were staying in an AirBnB that is too far to walk to. And that is her opportunity to set you up.
If she tells you that she has a driver already. RUN. I wouldn't even tell her 'no, we will use mine.' I'd just walk away. She is trying to set you up.
