Barranquilla Reports [Archive] - Page 2

Latina Passion

09-25-05, 16:33

2005 July 4th weekend! Leave Thursday again the red eye from LAX on Copa arrive Panama around 09:45> Hey a little tip for you FF mile guys, always ask for an upgrade even on a FF ticket, so far I have gotten it 90% of the time on Copa and a few times on Continental and the dumb fucks give me miles to boot!

Get into BAQ at 12:52 noon time, my girl has a taxi waiting for me, she is not there because she has to work! Taxi dude takes me to Porta de Colombia 15 minutes N,S,E or West of BAQ to the Hotle Pradomar!

This place is not bad it is on the beace kind of like a bungalow set up, with the bungalows on an up slopping hill with hammocks, on the out side of each bungalow so you can get busy!!!!!!!!!!!

Upon arrival my girl had taken care of everything, I go to pay for the taxi and dude tells me your baby girl has already taken care of it, dude did not even take a tip! Damn I think my chica is trying to hook me for Big Blue or what?

Go to my room and check it out Perter Solano, called this place a 3 Star Hotel! Dude if this is a 3 Star Hotel, then the Motel 6 or 8 just made the 5 Star Ranking!

Anyhow 20 minutes after check in my girl made sure that I had an ice cooler full of beer! Love this culture where a man is treated like a man and a woman acts like a woman!

My girl arrives around 5pm after work, I'm outside waiting on her, and when she arrives I run back inside and act like I'm sleeping!

She enters the room and jumps in the shower, and play along with me being asleep!

5 minutes go by and she yells out I saw slick your not sleeping, so whats a guy to do but join her in the shower!

So we get busy, I swear my shortie is no 10, bu one sexy biatch!

So later on that night we go and eat at the Hotel, go bdack to the room and give that hammock a test run! She puts on one of my wife beater T-shirts just so I can see a little but not that much, she teases me by showing me just enough ass and tits, that I have to tap that ass!

That night hit the club at the Hotel, Porte de Colombia has no night life at all, but the Hotel not bad if you are just kicking back, they play typical Colombian music with some Bob Marley thrown in!

The next day my chica hooks me up, with a manicure, pedicure and facial!
Hit the mall and this is the first time that I noticed, Colombian women can wear the hell out of a pair of jeans! I swear they look as if they are painted on!

That night we hit this kind of outdoor cafe beer bar, $4.30 for six beers, god I love this place!

The rest of my report is just how I boned my girl, sorry not much (ANY) monger reports, just some insight on the Colombian culture and how their women take care of their men! The one thing I can report is that again I got checked out by a lot of chicas, right in front of my girl!

Liucio

10-01-05, 23:55

Planning a 30 day trip to Columbia
I near help on where I should go 1st:
Cali, Mede, Bogota, Barq & Cart.
Which is cheaper departing from Miami?
I am ending 11 yrs of travling to Brazil because I have mastered it. (North & South), experienced 4 Carnivals.

Is Columbia cheaper?
Can I rent a studio apartment in a working class neighborhood. How much per night.
I would like to visit small towns outside of Mede, Cali, and Bogo.
I am doing as much research & reading of this site as possible.

Can you please post the 5 star places to find 9's and 10's in Cali, Bogo & Mede.
Would you recommend long distance bus travel from different cities?
Can you list 3 or 4 places to find chicas in each city.
Are there many young chicas in their 20's to discover?
Can someone provide me with apartment contacts in each of these cities?
What is the bottom price you guys are paying the chica for an all night stay?
I am traveling from Miami and long for the cheapest non-stop flight and an airline that allows me to earn miles towards a free ticket.

Can you help with info Sufer

Please feel free to post helping advice anyone

Mars Blackmon

10-02-05, 03:24

Hello amigoes,

I just booked a flight for Barranquilla Carnival Feb23-->march5 And finding a place to stay is becoming a real challenge. Outside of peter solano, i really dont know who to turn to. Is there any of you "Pro's" out there that can help a guy out. Im basically tryin to rent an apartment for a week, or find a hotel that has not been completely booked.

I am willin to pay the five star price, including the extra fee's. I jus need the security in knowing i have a "solid" R.S.V.P. thanks any help is appreciated.

Liucio

10-02-05, 03:51

GOOD question
Where r the experts on Columbia
I'm at the point were I would pay for some good info.

HELP experts

Wisslis

10-02-05, 22:14

The best in Barranquilla: ENOTHECA

Restaurante italiana Calle 80 No51B

The rest. Hmm.

Plus I have a date there. At Dezember. How luck. Without this date, I do not fly back to this town.

Liucio

10-03-05, 04:38

I may have to ask your help in finding an apartment in your city also.
I will b there after Carnival, with a stay of maybe 4 days.
How is the weather in March?
Do you have pictures of apartments that you can send?
I am getting many cautions about crime.

In Brasil, I would travel to cities on buses all day discovering diff neighborhoods and never had a problem.

I would take buses from city to city at night with no robbery for 9 yrs.
I guess I should change my behavior or it will be forced upon me.
Is the crime exaggerated or isit fact. (Cali, Med, Bogo)?

Wisslis

10-03-05, 17:10

Motolo,

Thx for the flowers.

But I will help you!

Peter the Rainfall (Rheinfall) is in my country. This in your foto would be the small Magdalena.

Put the s on the front of my name and.

When i was in Barranquilla it was everything is closed. The Lucidania only had opened at the first day when I was in Barranquilla. 30. 12. last year.

I was in the Hotel Barranquilla Plaza. Not bad. Enotheca is 100m from the hotel. I think it is first class. Every evening are 4 nice and young chicas looking (working) at my table. The cuisine is realy very good. the people from the restaurant did like me, because an Central European can speak Spanish.

Surfer

10-03-05, 18:43

No Fing way I would do that. Aside from FARC roadblocks and theft by other passangers, there is the HIGH risk of accidents and a grueling ride even if you make it without incident. I will put up with Avianca (or Aerorepublica) any day instead.

Rufus

10-03-05, 19:21

I took a night bus from Santa Marta to Medellin and what a trip. Two hours out of Medellin somebody shit themself and sprayed everywhere in the toilet. Fuck it stank and guess where the gringo was sitting? Yep next to the toilet. We got transfered to another bus not much better than a chiva. Another trip Medellin-Pereira some dickhead puked his guts out next to me and there wasn't another seat empty for me to move to.

I don't mind taking a bus but now I look for the best most expensive line. Keeps the rif-raf out and the coaches are comfy and new.

If my time was limited I would fly for sure but when I go to Colombia I am usually there for 3 months and I am trying to economise a bit.

Peter Solano

10-03-05, 19:59

Cream on Top

10-04-05, 10:15

LOL; I wonder how many guys contact novia's, potential Girlfriends, fuckable materials in Barranquilla.

WE all do appreciate Peter Solano's investments on our behalf (dont misunderstand me), but.... do you guys not trust a real colombiana to find you a bed to sleep during Carnevale ? Barranquilla is very big, lots of appartments and places (also in the safe area's) or even a few miles out of town. Ningun problemas to find yourself a residencia for the hottest party of the year in BAR.

Gentlemen please,

I need a place to stay in BAR for how ever many nights you can get it. And the price. Well what-ever$+you finder$ fee.

Jus lemme know. so I can stop hounding you.

STOP this typical American shitty behaviour. That's what is meant so many times on a forum by BUYING out everything with a dollar bill. Also the wh**s get "victimized" by such behaviour. Or are we going to turn BAR into a second Cartagena or Puerto Rico, where one have to pay US prices to get laid ?

Hoof Hunter

10-04-05, 11:22

I completely agree. Can the apartment renting and tour guide service conversations take place elsewhere? There's so little actual monger talk on this board. And the little that there is is buried between all of these ads.

There's no current doomsday scenario in BAQ in regards to lodging during Carnaval. Maybe the "5-star" hotels in BAQ, El Prado, Hotel Barranquilla Plaza, Dann Carlton BAQ, etc. may be already booked, as probably are Hotel Royal and Hotel Majestik, but I can assure you that there are MANY other reasonable and secure hotels in BAQ available, as well as apartments. Some of the apartments have yet to even list for Carnaval.

Trust me, I have several friends down there in BAQ, and I have already had them inquire on my behalf. I will probably reserve in person in November since I'll be in BAQ again. I would not wait until, say, January to reserve a place, but even in February, you will still be able to find something reasonable. I did pretty easily last year. You may need to leave a deposit, if you have not done business with the hotel previously.

Regarding the shitty American behavior, I don't think that type of behavior is limited to Americans. I will say that the behavior that you speak of is why hotel prices are so high during Carnaval and why everyone views you with a $100USD taped to your forehead. There are normal prices and gringo prices. Can't blame some vendors and ladrones for trying to take advantage of the situation.

In BAQ, Spanish is a must. English-speakers will be encountered, but do not expect it. Each of the best hotels will have at least one bilingual staff member on hand to assist. The smaller hotels and apartment renters will generally not speak English. Prepare yourself and you'll have a great time. It's a great party town on the weekends. That being said, there will be availability.

Also, it's not so difficult to meet chicas in BAQ. They are friendly and generally honest people there. Just speak Spanish.

There are mongering options, however I've generally never needed to use them. There are a couple of places on Murillo, but I never write the names down. There's still Lucitania and Zona Rosa, if you don't want a hassle. Overpriced, but it exists. At night, after 1:00 a.m., you can check out La Arinosa (local hole in the wall), best on weekends, but some putas available during the night. You can always ask the waiters as well to point you in the right direction. Actually, I would advise you to have the waiter check out the chicas that you are interested in for you. Never know who she might be with. And it's not the place that you'd want to offend. They'll give you the yeah or nay, she'll come by and sit with you, you buy her a couple of drinks, then take off. La Troja is another outdoor weekend corner bar that is the same as La Arinosa. I go to both, but I wouldn't recommend it for gringos. If you're a easily scary type, and have a problem drinking with narcos, sicarios, ladrones, etc, just stay away. They don't bother you at all. It is a late night option, nonetheless.

There are very good options for international cuisine in BAQ. Chinese (Jardin de Confucio, Sangrila), Italian (Nena Lela), Mexican (El Cuate), Thai, sushi, steakhouses (Rodizio, La Bonga del Sinu), etc. As well as many local mainstays like Mag Mondongo and Mi Vieja Barranquilla, plus fast food places like Piko Riko, Koko Rico, Pizza Loco, and Amercian Roasted Chicken.

The best beaches in the area are in Santa Marta, not Cartagena. It's an equal distance to either city. Santa Marta is much more comfortable than Cartagena, as far as the beach life goes. Very few touts, and those that are must deal with the very active local tourist police who police the beach and keep the unauthorized away. Pretty much everything is cheaper than CTG. Much more of a Colombian beach experience than CTG. However, it's a place to bring novias or your own girl. While there are putas there, it's nowhere to the extent as CTG. You're more like to find local normal girls out partying or vacationers also visiting SM to party.

Of course, there are drawbacks to BAQ.

- First, the heat. It can be unbearable. To overcome this, just limit your outdoor walking to the morning or late afternoon.

- Second, when it rains down there, it pours. Streets become rivers and do not expect to get anywhere soon, or for your girl to arrive until it's over.

- Third, nothing to do during the week. I have several local places that I know of that are open for drinks (Calle 79 area) and dancing, and La Arinosa opens each night and attracts some putas, but also unsavory types as well. I never had a problem there. If you can deal in such situations, check out La Troja as well on the weekends.

- Fourth, nothing to do during the day. Everyone's working. You run out of museums to see and the zoo. There's only so many times you can go to Centro Commercial Buena Vista, Exito, Carrefour, Villa Country, or El Centro (dicey even during the day). You can walk the university grounds on Cra 54.

During Carnaval, pretty much the whole town shuts down. Most of the local chicas will have visiting family staying with them, or in town. The clubs will be pretty impossible to get into. You will probably need to reserve ahead. That includes Frogg Leggs, La Quinta, Pa Barranquilla, Vallenato, Juanitos, Cielo, Boobs, Barzovia, Provencia, Maria Mulata, Luna Negra, La Cama, etc. If the chivas are running, you might be able to take them and bar hop. Kilimanjaro is a nice outdoor romantic club about 20 minutes outside of BAQ, right on the beach. You can catch a cab out there, or a chiva.

Hope some of that helps.

LOL; I wonder how many guys contact novia's, potential Girlfriends, fuckable materials in Barranquilla.

WE all do appreciate Peter Solano's investments on our behalf (dont misunderstand me), but.... do you guys not trust a real colombiana to find you a bed to sleep during Carnevale ? Barranquilla is very big, lots of appartments and places (also in the safe area's) or even a few miles out of town. Ningun problemas to find yourself a residencia for the hottest party of the year in BAR.

Gentlemen please,

STOP this typical American shitty behaviour. That's what is meant so many times on a forum by BUYING out everything with a dollar bill. Also the wh**s get "victimized" by such behaviour. Or are we going to turn BAR into a second Cartagena or Puerto Rico, where one have to pay US prices to get laid ?

Liucio

10-04-05, 12:42

WE are just looking 2 enter the market as you guys are in
Please be patient and add substance and we can all draw knowledge and info.
No profiteering is being created.

Hoof Hunter

10-05-05, 05:53

on this site, when i check out the forums, i generally expect to read information, not advertising. on the baq thread, i just had enough, and as evidenced by a few pms that i received, apparently so did a couple other mongers. so i posted information. what you do with it...your business.

look, i understand that carnaval interests you. i have no problem with it at all. in fact, i'll be there next year. i have yet to make reservations, and several places haven't even set their carnaval rates yet. i'm not worried about it. just do it before christmas, when people travel back home to baq and set their carnaval plans while they are there. there will still be spaces available in baq. and they will require an advance deposit.

as an example, last carnaval, up to the carnaval weekend, i had 4-5 hotels within the el prada/el norte area that would reserve a room for me. it wasn't hotel el prado or hotel royal or barranquilla plaza, but these were suitable hotels and reasonably priced.

here's some info on the 2006 carnaval. el heraldo is the local baq newspaper.
http://web.elheraldo.com.co:8081/web/carnaval/reina.asp#
the orange buttons on the left column contain plenty of data on carnaval, all in spanish.

much of what is being discussed prior could probably have been done by pm, as the board gains zero value from it. hence the frustration. look back at the posts since you started inquiring about baq and carnaval. have you received any specific details about either to date? just a lot of smoke.

we post on this site to share information and experiences, not to profit. i just posted a bunch of specific info on barranquilla. it's not comprehensive, but it gives people a start. nothing's changed in baq on the monger scene in a while. and i'm not sure what you're referring to with "pitas."

the big deal is there have been over 400+ posts on the baq thread. you have to peel through loads of spam to find any monger information (puterias, nightclubs, things to do in the daytime, where to spot chicas). much of it is advertising spam. this is a free monger site, but it has rules. there should be information posted, just as all other forums on this site, not advertising. the monger scene in baq hasn't changed in years. go back, dig through the crap and find information. maybe you'll see why people are frustrated.

baq is not some big maze. i don't "know-it-all," but i've seen enough of baq to know exactly what i'm talking about. i have enough friends there who have covered much of the city with me. there is no real need for a guide. i've given you the main places to hit. there are casas listed somewhere (amongst others, post #315 by my buddy screwed up) buried in the baq forum. however, i doubt if you'll need them, esp. if you speak spanish.

want to meet up with normal chicas before you get to baq? sign-up for
www.cybercupido.com
or www.latinamericancupid.com
or www.amigos.com
or www.adultfriendfinder.com
or www.colombia.com
or www.xxxxxxxxx you get the drift. barranquilla is always well-represented on those sites. at least you'll know what they look like before you waste any energy. if you look halfway decent, speak spanish, and tell them that you are coming down, your only remaining problem will be how to work out a schedule for meeting them all.

here's a small list of smaller, but decent baq hotels in good area that i had from 2005 carnaval. also listed are the prices quoted for carnaval.

hotel el dorado
calle 79, cra 42f
tel: 0-11-57-5-360-2251 or 0-11-57-5-356-8101
cost: 80.000cop/night

vall claire suites
carrera 55 #72-32
cost: 128.400cop for 2 bedroom apts; don't have the number

hotel boulevard
carrera 58 #70-41
cost: 94.272cop

hotel majestik
139.820cop for a single, 167.320cop for a dbl

hotel costa linda inn
calle 70 #47-37
cost: 64.000cop with a double bed

or you can check out clasificados/propiedades/arriendo/ under http://www.elheraldo.com.co.
hint: you want to be in the area around cra. 54, and north of calle 60.

oh yeah, taxis from the airport to el norte/el prado run approx. cop15.000-20.000. the cabs have no meters, just ask before you get in, or have your hotel call a cab for you and get the rate for where you are going. in front of buena vista, exito, etc., i've never had a bad experience catching a cab alone, nor was charged more than cop4.000-5.000 to my hotel. down to el centro from your hotel, it may cost you cop7.000-8.000. ask first. even catching cabs down in el centro during the day, i never had a problem. the trick is to be sure the cab has a/c, or just move along to the next cab.

no strings attached. just passing along information, as we are supposed to do. i'll step away from this topic now.

good luck.

i agree with you and don`t see what the big deal is,it was interesting to read about an event that is gaining importance in the world.
we can read about pitas any day, this forum is cluttered with that.
and i always have second thoughts about those guys that claim to be mr. almighty know it all.motolo.

we are just looking 2 enter the market as you guys are in
please be patient and add substance and we can all draw knowledge and info.
no profiteering is being created.

Prosal

10-05-05, 09:11

Good and useful posts, as usual.

You write that BAQ is dead at night on weekdays (like every Colombian city), but do you know if during January (vacations/pre-carnaval parties) , the non-pro spots are more lively Mon/Thu ?

Thanks

Pro

PS : Anyone here has any infos about the new Dann in BAQ (pool area, rooms, ect), and any idea about the rates ? (can't find anything on this hotel, even on www.hotelesdann.com )

Thanks

Hoof Hunter

10-05-05, 23:53

Re: Nightlife during the week. It's gonna be interesting this year, as Carnaval is to occur at the very end of February this year. Last Carnaval (2005), it occurred at the very beginning of February. Many people just stayed in town from the X-mas season and through Carnaval. I doubt that the same will occur this year, as it would mean businesses closing down for 2 entire months.

It's still pretty early. I would assume that in Jan. 2006, the pre-Carnaval rumbas will occur each weekend, as always, leading to the actual event. I would also assume that most of the non-pro spots will be closed during the week (Mon-Wed) as always, until maybe a week or two before Carnaval and then it would be hit or miss. People probably will still be working. When I go back in November, I'll ask around.

Mind you, there are always a few bars (not discos) open during the week. However, they close by around 12 or 1.

I'll get you some info (address, rates, facilities) on Hotel Dann BAQ tomorrow. Really unsure whether there is a website yet. No one's been able to provide me with that to date, and it's been open since pre-July. Not sure what's up with that. It's like it's not affiliated with the rest of the Dann chain.

Good and useful posts, as usual.

You write that BAQ is dead at night on weekdays (like every Colombian city), but do you know if during January (vacations/pre-carnaval parties) , the non-pro spots are more lively Mon/Thu ?

Thanks

Pro

PS : Anyone here has any infos about the new Dann in BAQ (pool area, rooms, ect), and any idea about the rates ? (can't find anything on this hotel, even on www.hotelesdann.com )

Thanks

Hoof Hunter

10-06-05, 00:40

I'm not even gonna bother trying to argue. A guide is not needed in BAQ. The Colombia Lonely Planet guide will do just fine for non-mongering options. It covers it all. Try to learn a bit of Spanish, bring a translation book or something, you'll be fine.

I've been to Barranquilla enough times already. Just got back from a weekend jaunt there 2 weeks ago. I have an idea of what I'm talking about. Not trying to be a know-it-all, but I'm not holding back any info either. When you go to BAQ, see for yourself.

I get zero money from providing the board with free information. Most mongers who post here don't either. Either use the info or not.

I got flamed before for giving specific info on a van service between BAQ/CTG/Santa Marta. Dude chose to read what he wanted to read. Was just trying to help people save money (paying COP25.000 as opposed to COP150.000) in a safe, secure way. Many people on this board have helped me out with information in other places. Free of charge. No "kickbacks" received nor hidden intentions.

If you need a guide, there's now a section for that. Have at it. Every other forum is the same way. I hope you return here to provide information on your BAQ experience.

Anyway, here are some more mongering options for you in BAQ. Never needed a puta (at any cost) in BAQ, but YMMV.

- Lucitania - strip club - cover charge approx. 10.000 COP - Cost to chicas 130.000-150.000 COP for TLN, or 80,000 for 1 hr

- Variedades Loly - casa spot - Carrera 48 #69-84 tel: 358-2032

- Peluqueria Victor - casa spot - Cra 48 & Calle 69 - tel: 358-5943.

- Zona Rosa - Cra. 46 with Calle 74 - strip joint with a show once like every hour, cover charge and you have to buy a bottle of ron or whiskey, about COP100.000 - chica cost: COP150.000 onsite, room costs vary

- V8 or FORD28 - casa - Calle 70 between carrera 45 and 44 - no strip show, but COP120.000COP chica cost

All free of charge. Just information. Not looking for a thanks or anything, just providing INFORMATION.

Disfruta su tiempo alli in La Currumba. Suerte.

Hoof Hunter

10-06-05, 23:50

PS : Anyone here has any infos about the new Dann in BAQ (pool area, rooms, ect), and any idea about the rates ? (can't find anything on this hotel, even on www.hotelesdann.com )

ThanksGot the Dann Carlton BAQ info for you as stated.

Calle 98 #52B-10
tel: 5-373-7777
Rooms start at approx. COP190.000 for singles/doubles
Pool, bar, restaurant, gym, business center on premises, BanColombia ATM right outside the lobby area

Latina Passion

10-18-05, 23:25

Any Casa or sex shops near the Hotel El Prado and if so how much! Dumb question since this is my forth time to BAQ this year, but how much for a cab from airport to El Prado, my girl usually picks me up fronm the airport, but has to work until 5pm!

So hell I might as well get a little somethin somethin in on the side!!! God us guys are pigs and I for one fucking love it!

Member #4351

10-21-05, 19:34

Is this a classified ad, or a larger ad in the main portion of the newspaper? Because if it was a classified ad, and rates are more or less the same as in Peru, I would be HAPPY to get $150 from anyone who wants to put an ad in El Comercio (the major Peruvian Newspaper). I´d be making about a 600% profit.

Latina Passion

10-25-05, 03:08

Just got back since I know many of you guys are looking for a place to stay during Carnaval!

I just stayed at Hacienda Santa Ines in BAQ, located at Carrera 46 No. 84-202 if any of you guys are familar with that area it is right around the corner from beer world!

I have no plans on going to Caraval but as I was leaving it dawned on me that some of my Bro's where interested so,I asked if they where all booked up for Caraval, and front desk dude tells me no they do not start taking reservation till November!

Tel (5) 378 3834 378 6724 378 3302 359 3298 esantaines@hotmail.com
Hope this helps you guys!

Cream on Top

10-25-05, 18:29

Hoof Hunter

10-25-05, 18:46

Here's a list of hotels in BAQ. The prices may be a little outdated, but you have all of the hotels (address, phone #) listed in one place.

http://www.sociedadcolombianadefisica.org.co/eventos/xxi_cong_nal_fis/HOTELES.pdf

I recommend staying as close to the El Prado/El Norte area as possible, as they are the safer areas in BAQ. Therefore, around Cra. 49 to Cra 59, with Calle 54 - 98 should be fine.

Also, here is a BAQ city map by barrios. You can click on a barrio for more specific detail on streets.

http://www.maporama.com/share/map.asp?SESSIONID=%7B0E49CEF7-7655-4F18-81D7-D0CA7628820B%7D&COUNTRYCODE=CO&_XgoGCAddress=&Zip=&State=&_XgoGCTownName=Barranquilla&SEARCH_ADDRESS.x=14&SEARCH_ADDRESS.y=11

Ricker

10-25-05, 22:32

Hey Hoof Hunter ... thanks for those links ... muy cool.

Earlier you mentioned some casas I believe on Murillo ... where abouts on Murillo? I see that highway runs a long way North / South.

Gracias amigo.

Primero

10-25-05, 23:22

HH, My first post. I have used this site for a couple of years now for info, but have been a silent monger. I have to say I totally support you regards the Peter situation. I feel strongly that Peter has been using 'smoke and mirrors', and when you read what he has to say/write, well, there is no value whatsoever. Tour Guide and over the top prices, without providing any info, just teasers for the naive mongers. You have 'outed' him big time and as you have mentioned that this is a place to exchange info. with no conditions. Nothing else can change my opinion on this. Anyone supporting Peter is dubious in my opinion, and I question their motives. HH, well done, and please continue the tradition that this web site has set.

Salut

Hoof Hunter

10-26-05, 01:55

Think Grill San Diego in Medellin, but less classy. Or the Zona de Tolerencia spots like Casonas, Paisa Club, Atunes, in Bogota.

I wish I could remember the cross streets. They are in El Centro. You will probably pass them on your way from the airport. You will definitely know them by sight. Loud, bright, and at least one of them has a "Chicas" sign or something to that effect. I will guess that they are somewhere between the Calle 40-50 streets on Murillo. It's not really a highway, more like a 4-6 lane street.

I'll call down later this week and get more specifics on the street locations for you.

Hey Hoof Hunter ... thanks for those links ... muy cool.

Earlier you mentioned some casas I believe on Murillo ... where abouts on Murillo? I see that highway runs a long way North / South.

Gracias amigo.

Latina Passion

10-26-05, 05:27

First of all why anyone would goto Barranquilla is beyond me but anyhow here it goes!

Taxi ride from the Airport to my Hotel (apartment) cost 19,802 as you exit the Airport you will see a Taxi kiosk, you tell them where you want to go and they will print you out a slip with the price on it!

I played around with some of the taxi drivers, just to see what they would charge, anywhere from 30K to 50k to take me to north BAQ!

I stayed at Hacienda Santa Ines Suites Carrera 46 No. 84-202, highly recommend this place! The room my Chica picked out was like a Studio apartment, full kitchen with everything but an oven!

100% Chica friendly, and a great staff, I was cooking for my Chica, and every afternoon when we would come back the room and dirty dishes where clean, I think the price was $85,000 per night.

This place is in what appears to be a safe part of town, a five minute walk from a place called Beer World and a twenty walk from the mall!

Sorry but no pro action to report on I tried, but we all know what happened! Some good pick up spots are, Barranquilla Plaza 26th floor, I'm there with my girl and her friends, and I have 3 chicas checking me out!

The mall is a great place to pick up woman, no first hand experience but I can tell when I'm being sized up!

Well, lo siento guys not much mongering to report!

I have been to BAQ four times this year, and if not for my girl there is no way in hell I would visit that place, so my advise is this, if you have plans to go to BAQ, change them if you can and head to CTG.

In my opinion Cartagena is much cheaper, more pay for play, better beaches by far, and much more to do then just monger!

Surfer

10-26-05, 16:32

I am curious about your definition of "better". Cartagena beaches are among the worst I've seen where people actually swim. YUCK! Granted BAQ becahes aren't that great either, but worse than Cartagena?

I do agree with you that BAQ is lacking in charm, and that except for the TONS of hot nonpros there is not much reason to hang there (though I admit having spent minimal time there, and many Colombiano friends think it is chevere). But there are so many Barranquilleras on the internet seeking a gringo that it is a lucrative destination. There are free internet sites too, so you neededn't pay big money to run ads in newspapers IMHO.

Latina Passion

10-27-05, 04:41

Surfer first of all remember when som dude called you a racist about a year ago LP had your back! I'm catching to much heat these days!

Surfer in my opinion CTG has better beaches then BAQ, dude that place is for the most part an industial city! With few exceptions the beaches there suck for the most part from what I understand!

As far as the non pro action goes, it is all over the place in all of colombia, Surf I do admot I'm not the pro like you, (no disrepect here) but in the past year I have been to colombia 7 times and not once has my 43 year old ass has not been hit on!

Surfer, to me Colombia is not just about the women, it is the whole entire package! To me it is about first and foremost the culture, the people, the laid back atmosphere, the mystique, and hell yes the women!

I am curious about your definition of "better". Cartagena beaches are among the worst I've seen where people actually swim. YUCK! Granted BAQ becahes aren't that great either, but worse than Cartagena?

I do agree with you that BAQ is lacking in charm, and that except for the TONS of hot nonpros there is not much reason to hang there (though I admit having spent minimal time there, and many Colombiano friends think it is chevere). But there are so many Barranquilleras on the internet seeking a gringo that it is a lucrative destination. There are free internet sites too, so you neededn't pay big money to run ads in newspapers IMHO.

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Tom 33

10-27-05, 14:40

LP has a point. You are a very opinionated guy. I live in Cartagena, and you regularly correct observations that I make. You stated that you had never been to Cucuta. Yet you know more about the saftey issues there than a friend of mine who was born and raised there. Lighten up a little. Believe it or not, you don't have all the answers either.

I doubt that I will ever have this country figured out. But I'm going to spend the rest of my life trying...with a huge smile and a worn out dick!

Lima Busy

10-27-05, 15:20

LP, It would appear that "Mr. Big" has your back covered.

Tom33, I have never been to Columbia (to damn busy in Peru) but I plan on it if only to see the country and experience the culture. I follow the board closely and respect your opinion as you are living there.

Surfer, What can I say. I too occasionally have been been "fodder for your cannon". Yes, I feel Surf is very opinionated. I also feel he is a "World Class" guy who would give the shirt off his back.

In the end we will always disagree about the best cities,beaches,food and women,but you guys and countless others whose information and opinions I value are the primary motivation for me ending up living in SA instead of NYC and I will always aspire to help others as you have helped me.

LB

Latina Passion

10-27-05, 15:37

For the most part Surfer seems to be a good dude I have followed his exploits for a few years now, but Tom33 nothing beats the .33
cent a minute pussy casas you hooked me up with a few years ago!!!!!

As far as the big guy having my back I'm going to try and follow my own advise and just move on!

I swear we need to all get together some day and have at it!

LP, It would appear that "Mr. Big" has your back covered.

Tom33, I have never been to Columbia (to damn busy in Peru) but I plan on it if only to see the country and experience the culture. I follow the board closely and respect your opinion as you are living there.

Surfer, What can I say. I too occasionally have been been "fodder for your cannon". Yes, I feel Surf is very opinionated. I also feel he is a "World Class" guy who would give the shirt off his back.

In the end we will always disagree about the best cities,beaches,food and women,but you guys and countless others whose information and opinions I value are the primary motivation for me ending up living in SA instead of NYC and I will always aspire to help others as you have helped me.

LB

Surfer

10-27-05, 18:15

Sorry if I offended anybody, but I really think the beaches there are shit. Truth be told, Rodadero is 1000% better than any beach I've seen in either CTG or BAQ, and Tayrona 1000% better still. This is where I go, but I refrain from discussing those places for several reasons including the fact that it is peripheral to the topic at hand as these areas are not for mongering as action is sparse (I have always brought chicas from elsewhere).

LP: I haveva very vague recall of being accused of being a racist, that is SUCH the opposite of what I am, but if you recall it then I will say thanks for your support. No offense was intended to you at all. My suggestion is that you go see a nicer beach so you'll come to agree with my opinions on CTG beaches. PM your email and I ll give youi details.

LB: When were you fodder for my cannon? I don't recall that either (memory loss caused by aging maybe) and always remembered your posts positively.

Tom: There is some validity to your critique andf I certainly mean you no offense either. That being said, I am a THOROUGH researcher and follow news on Colombia quite diligently (not suggesting that is the equal of you living there, although many gringos living in Cartagena are SO isolatyed from Colombia (lAguito not really being Colom,bian at all IMHO).

RE the Cucuta-Buca highway, it sure seems like there are a disproportionate number of incidents in Santander del Norte, as well as the border issues with VZ. People differ on risk assesment of other areas too. For example, I met a taxi driver in Popayan who swears that San Agustin & Tierradentro are fine and that he took a blonde Dutch guy there last year without incident. But EVERYBODY else in Popayan I asked looked at me like I was crazy when I asked about going up there. If your friend was there RECENTLY and says it is fine I will accept that. Security 30 or 40 years ago is irrelevant of course, and safe for locals and safe for gringos are two different things entirely as extranjeros are presumed rich and thus much more attractive targets.

Tom 33

10-28-05, 02:43

I agree that Laguito is not really Colombia. And I am far from being an expert on Colombia. Hell, I probably don't even know Cartagena that well. And my Spanish sucks.

The beaches here are shit. But they are my shit. If I wanted great beaches, I'd live in South Beach. I am just head-over-heels in love with Cartagena, Medellin and Colombia. I also rather enjoyed my time in Manizales, Pereira, and Armenia. I did not feel particularly at ease in Cali. Sooner or later I will visit more of the country.

I do appreciate your input, Surf.

Latina Passion

10-28-05, 04:00

Headed to San Andres in a few weeks with my Shortie, my window of opportunity is ONLY TWO HOURS! I arrive at noon, brothers please hook a monger up!

As you all very well know, aint no pussy like new pussy!

If any of you guys want me to check something out let me no, and I will try no guarantees here but I will try!

FYI, staying at the Decameron All Inclusive $96 a night for two, booked it at Expedia Dot Com, hell it was cheaper then Decameron's web site!

The Decameron has four Hotels on the Island, but you are extended the same privileges at all of their Hotels if you book at any of their Hotels!

HH, way to post man, Name, Contact Info, Location and Price!

Anyway, here are some more mongering options for you in BAQ. Never needed a puta (at any cost) in BAQ, but YMMV.

- Lucitania - strip club - cover charge approx. 10.000 COP - Cost to chicas 130.000-150.000 COP for TLN, or 80,000 for 1 hr

- Variedades Loly - casa spot - Carrera 48 #69-84 tel: 358-2032

- Peluqueria Victor - casa spot - Cra 48 & Calle 69 - tel: 358-5943.

- Zona Rosa - Cra. 46 with Calle 74 - strip joint with a show once like every hour, cover charge and you have to buy a bottle of ron or whiskey, about COP100.000 - chica cost: COP150.000 onsite, room costs vary

- V8 or FORD28 - casa - Calle 70 between carrera 45 and 44 - no strip show, but COP120.000COP chica cost

All free of charge. Just information. Not looking for a thanks or anything, just providing INFORMATION.

Disfruta su tiempo alli in La Currumba. Suerte.[/QUOTE]

Hoof Hunter

10-28-05, 08:54

Each of you guys (Tom33, Ricker, Surfer, Latina Passion, Cream, etc.) are stand-up guys and I await the time that we get to monger together, or at least squeeze cold Aguilas and share stories. You all are a wealth of knowledge and gentlemen. Please stop bickering over small shit and let's get back to planning these 4th quarter monger adventures!!! LOL!!!

Actually, I had to change my trip from thist past weekend from Rio de Janeiro to Lima at the last minute. But surprisingly, I got a chance to hook up with Screwed Up and another monger down in Lima, as we were all staying in the same hotel!!! Screwed Up is a great dude. Lima Busy, never got around to contacting you, but I did get your messsage. Thanks. I'll be back down in Lima before the year's out.

By the way, Latina Passion, not sure exactly when you're going to San Andres, but you might really want to check the weather as Hurricane Beta is set to pass right over the island today (Friday). You might want to check with the hotel before you go. I've never been to San Andres, but some close Colombian-American friends of mine have been a few times. There are a few casas around the island. Just grab a taxi driver and have him take you to a few. Mongering costs were about $15-20USD for a session.

Playas. CTG has the working chicas and a few receptive non-working chicas. The best beaches in CTG are on the isles. Even the beaches on Tierrabomba are nice. I really haven't been too impressed with the beaches of Laguito and Bocagrande to date. And the beach touts are insufferable. BAQ's playas are only functional, but nothing to plan a trip to, although I have for convenience sake. Santa Marta has the best beaches in the area. Much more subdued than CTG and with very few touts. However, you must bring your own chica during the week. On the weekends, you can get lucky with the vacationers and locals in SM.

Just my thoughts.

Ricker

11-06-05, 19:26

Well .... have to say ... I really dig the people of Barranquilla.

More coming ... good times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ricker

11-06-05, 21:20

Well ... just back from a trip to Barranquilla.

Have to admit ... I had a GREAT time and I'll be heading back soon ... muy pronto.

I spend most of my time, at least in the past, in Medellin ... so I'll kind of compare the 2 cities ... from my perspective obviously.

As far as the beauty of the city ... the climate ... the metro ... or lack of metro in Barranquilla ... Medellin wins hands down ... hard to beat it really.

However ... I do have to say ... and emphatically ... the people of Barranquilla are absolutely ... the FREINDLIEST and HAPPIEST people I have met, in general, in Colombia ... the chicas and the guys you meet.

I visited a few of the pro-chica clubs / casas ... but it's the non-pro chicas that were fantastic in Barranquilla.

If you love the dark skin ... chica delgada (thin) type ... Barranquilla is loaded with them ... and friendly, friendly, friiendly.

The chica I posted some pictures of here and in the Photo section ... I met her while buying a Comcel cel phone card ... in one of the many Comcel stores about.
We hit it off great and she is the sweetest little morena a guy could want ... and loves to take care of "papi" .

I'll be heading back to see her muy pronto ... soon ... taking her to Santa Marta.

Anyway ... another post soon with my take on the pro scene ... before I met the novia.

Suerte!

Hoof Hunter

11-15-05, 18:46

Just found out that the representative from Atlantico (state/department in which BAQ is located) is Miss Colombia. She's from BAQ. Attaching 2 pics of her from El Tiempo, the local newspaper. The runner-up from Choco is a stunner as well.

In Spanish, http://www.elheraldo.com.co/hoy051115/sociales/index.htm

Also attaching some pics I took at a car show outside Buena Vista in Sept. to show some of the local flavor. Keep sleeping on BAQ, fellas.

Volpone

11-15-05, 19:26

As I have a look on www.elheraldo.com, I've found we can rent a furnished apartstudio in Barranquilla for around 300 dollars, that's very interesting...

So I am hesitating between Barranquilla or Santo Domingo....

Volpone

11-15-05, 19:30

I have just forgotten to write co at the end.

Thank you Hoof Hunter for that very useful website.

Do you know some others of Barranquilla??

Hoof Hunter

11-15-05, 22:17

- http://www.elheraldo.com.co/hoy051115/primera/index.htm - main city newspaper

- http://www.lacheca.com/index_main.html - main city site for discos, etc.

- http://www.lacheca.com/index_destapador.html - for websites/ galleries of pics of the events at specific bars - just click on the dates.

- http://www.barranquilla-online.com/BOL/bq_frame.htm - an official city website, not the greatest but functional

- http://www.sociedadcolombianadefisica.org.co/eventos/xxi_cong_nal_fis/HOTELES.pdf - for a list of hotels in BAQ (prices outdated), but gives you specific address and phone # info

- http://www.maporama.com/share/map.asp?SESSIONID=%7B82770192-1A62-4EA1-96E7-0B69F19CB995%7D&COUNTRYCODE=CO&_XgoGCAddress=&Zip=&State=&_XgoGCTownName=Barranquilla&SEARCH_ADDRESS.x=11&SEARCH_ADDRESS.y=11 - for a local street and barrio map of BAQ - just click through to find your location

- http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org/2005/som/41.php - for a website for Carnaval 2006

There are others but this should get you started.

I have just forgotten to write co at the end.

Thank you Hoof Hunter for that very useful website.

Do you know some others of Barranquilla??

Volpone

11-15-05, 22:36

Thank you very much Hoof Hunter for the websites.
I am hesitating between these 2 destinations. I will have to choose one of them and I will make the trip from Lima and back to Lima.

I think Barranquilla is perfect to meet non-pros, and that's what I like.
Santo Domingo seems to be good, but much more touristic than Barranquilla.

Ricker

11-15-05, 23:16

IMHO ....

ANYWHERE in Colombia beats Santo Domingo ... I know them both very well.

Hoof Hunter

11-16-05, 00:47

Why not do all three and not compare them?

As Ricker said, anywhere in Colombia beats the DR, for many reasons. Santo Domingo has its charm, but that wears off quickly with me. Too touristy where I've been, too many hustlers. JMO. The women??? Hit or miss. I haven't been back to DR since last year, after they started the crackdowns on the puterias and the exchange rate inflated from RD$55 to $1USD, to the current RD$33 to $1USD.

I will warn you that BAQ gets boring during the week. So if you have a chica there and she has a real job, you'll have to find a way to work around that schedule, and there ain't much to do in BAQ after the limited tourist options exhaust themselves. Even Buena Vista gets boring. However, as Ricker also stated, you won't find friendlier people than in BAQ. And on the weekends, they party hard!!! The women? Non-pros are fairly easy to chat up. Once they get to know you a little, watch out. Some of the sweetest, most insatiable taboos in the world.

Lima is a city of history. Not the pretty city in South America at all. The people are also very friendly and warm. They are also generally pretty short in height. Easy to start a conversation, without wishing anything in return. There are some very rundown areas, and some very nice areas. You'll more than likely be in Miraflores or San Isidro, two of the best areas of the city. It's mostly cheaper than Colombia in Lima, there are exceptions. There are some great restaurants in Lima. The women? More Indian features than most Colombians and Dominicans. P4P is much cheaper than Colombia and DR. And once you escape the gringo gulch, it's even cheaper than that. Fun times to be had regardless. Non-pros are easy to score here as well.

Try each one, if you can.

Surfer

11-16-05, 01:01

then again, IMHO Peru is QUITE good too and WAY underrated. I REALLY want to try Venezuela whose chicas might be the only nationality to beat Colombianas in terms of looks. For MANY mongers, language will be a MAJOR impediment to fully enjoying Colombia (outside Caratagena and San Andres where you can get by solely with English). Also, Colombia's monger scene is less stellar than some other Latin countries. It is the GFE where Colombia excels, and GFE usually takes several days to develop, so those wanted a wild mongering experience would be well advised to go to Brasil instead IMHO. Colombia is tops for romance, but if doing the nasty with lots of different hot babes who rarely (ever?) say "no", Brasil remains the Gold Standard.

Simone01

11-16-05, 01:28

John05

11-16-05, 15:38

Well I am putting an ad in the newspaper. I will see if any girls like I have seen posted here will reply. Everyone has told me that the non pros take a little while to warm up so I had some time before the vacation.

When I checked out Cali, all of those stunners had a local guy with them at all times. Hard to believe that gringos had much of a chance with them unless he was rich. Money does talk anywhere in the world.

Volpone

11-16-05, 19:11

In Colombia women are nicer and country is less turistic than Dominican Republic, and it's good, but if u are not a expert trird world traveller get out from Colombia, cause Colombia is 100 times more dangerous thn Santodoimingo, for example if u are a Gringo never go out of town that many people in xountryside live kidnapping rich men and tourist means richmen there.

But if you are a expert men with good eyes for avoid dangerous you can go to Colombi, but NEVER ACCEPT TO EXIT FROM TOWNS TO GO TO COUNTRYSIDE!

Thank you everybody.

I stayed in Peru a few months and I had a great time with non-pros.
It also seems to me that Barranquilla or some other cities in Colombia would be better than Santo Domingo.

But it also seems to me, that it would be MUCH MORE DANGEROUS as Simone01 wrote. Furthermore you sitll have the risk to be kidnap if you go out the city, what would never be the case in Lima or in S.D.

Caracas is also very interesting. As I speak Spanish, it would be easy to rent an apartment for 1 month.
Somebody, who lived in Caracas in a good suburb, told to a friend, that even the rich suburbs are not so sure. Furthermore as Caracas is not a toursitic place, it is important to avoid the police. Moreover people wear guns when they go out, what is not the case in Lima. Except the aspect of being kidnapt, Caracas seems to me more dangerous than any city in Colombia.

Simone01

11-16-05, 23:33

Caracas is a very dangerous town, maybe now it's also more dangerous than colombian towns, maybe in Venezuela is better to go to small towns, while in Colombia cause guerrilla never go out of big towns.

If you must travell only for girls go to Santo Domingo or Cuba very safer countries also if more turistic. Anyway in Cuba or Dominican Rep. if you want you can avoid the most turistic sides as for ezample bocachica(dominican rep) or Varadero and Lahabana in Cuba. Go to SanPedro de Macorix ( Negras)or better Jarabacoa ( blancas y trigunneas dominicanas, Las mejores))for dominican girls in nothing turistic areas, there you get free or about cause there is no turism.Chao

Surfer

11-17-05, 00:15

Simone01

11-17-05, 20:37

Let's say that in big towns risks to be kidnapped are smalls, but never zero risks, sometimes druging men in discos they kidnappped also in towns, of course in towns guerrilla cannot enter or stop your car.

Anyway do not think only abuot kidnappin but also in street gangs of boys that can give u problems also in towns if u do not remember that some barrios are offlimits for turists, never go to southern barrios and offen avoid also the center, anyway ask at your hotel and they indicate u in the map good sides and dangerous sides in towns, and never go to countryside in countryside also big villages are dandgerouses, police is nothing out of towns. Bye.

Yes girls are simpatic and very nices, I prefer Colombians than Dominican girls.

Chao

Volpone

11-19-05, 20:47

Tom 33

11-20-05, 02:41

I felt very safe in north BAQ and in many parts of MDE. I felt very safe in Manizales, Pereira, and Armenia. I did not feel very safe in Cali.

El Austriaco

12-03-05, 08:27

What would be interesting to compare is Lima and some other cities in Colombia, except Cartagena.

I stayed in Lima, in Miraflores and San Isidro. I really feel safe there. Would it be the same if I stay in the good suburbs of Barranquilla or Bogota or Cali or Medelin?????
Just got back yesterday from 2 weeks in Barranquilla and Cartagena, and wanted to quickly chime in on this. I spent about 4 days in Lima back in 1999, and this trip to Colombia was my 12th trip to South America and the Carribbean (excluding seven more trips to Mexico, where I have been living for two-and-a-half years now).

Based on my experience in other Latin-American countries (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Salvador and Rio in Brazil, Chile), staying in a good neighborhood in Barranquilla did not make me feel any more insecure than anywhere else that I have been to in that hemisphere. When I was in Lima, I stayed in Miraflores, too, and I do understand that things have changed quite a bit in Lima, recently (and from what I hear, for the better), so my info might be outdated, considering that I was there 6 years ago (and Miraflores felt very safe when I was there). Staying in a safe neighborhood in Barranquilla and observing basic security precautions that you should observe anywhere in the world should keep you out of trouble, in all likelihood (personally, I didn't have any trouble there whatsoever). Can't really say anything about Cali and Medellin (because I haven't been there personally, though I'd love to go, and wanted to go this time) or Bogota (while I have been there, it was simply too short to come to any reasonable conclusion, plus I was accompanied the entire time I was there by a local to keep me out of trouble).

Cartagena was perfectly fine for me.

More detailed trip report to follow (including what areas and hotels I stayed in in both Barranquilla (Norte/El Prado) and Cartagena (Bocagrande) and pertinent information).

Hope this helps for what it's worth.

EA

Latina Passion

12-04-05, 22:10

but IMHO the risk of a VISITOR being kidnapped in the cities is virtually nil. Long term residents are at somewhat more risk, but the HIGH risk exists in the countryside, NOT ther cdities. Just my opinion.

Surfer, did you post on Peter's thread that you knew someone who got Kidnapped?

For the most part I'm with Surfer, I've been to Colombia 8 times in 16 months, and I have never had a problem there, but it is what it is!

I love Colombia almost as much as the next guy, but if I personally, knew anyone who has been Kidapped, then to be the risk is high!

Hell, I would consider the risk high even if dude was breaking all the rules, flashing money, bragging about money, drunk in a place he knew he should not be!

Surfer, absolutely no disrespect, bt for you guys headed down to Colombia, do watch your back, after all Colombia did not get it's reputation for nothing!

My girl lives in Barranquilla and she has been telling me, that things are getting a little bad down there, not attacks on Gringos per say but just everyday crime appears to be on the rise!

New poll here! How many guys know first had our from a very reliable source, anyone that has been kidnapped in Colombia? And any one that has been kidnapped from their home country? No and No here!

By the way any of you cats going to be in BAQ or CTG infebruary if so PM me!

Sylvester

12-05-05, 01:00

In Colombia women are nicer and country is less turistic than Dominican Republic, and it's good, but if u are not a expert trird world traveller get out from Colombia, cause Colombia is 100 times more dangerous thn Santodoimingo, for example if u are a Gringo never go out of town that many people in xountryside live kidnapping rich men and tourist means richmen there.

But if you are a expert men with good eyes for avoid dangerous you can go to Colombi, but NEVER ACCEPT TO EXIT FROM TOWNS TO GO TO COUNTRYSIDE!

Anyone have a comparison between BAQ and Sosua DR ? From what I can gather, BAQ is not the prettiest of cities, but neither is Sosua. My usual stomping grounds are CTG but im thinking about a side trip to BAQ. Im curious to see if the locals are as friendly as reported here.

One of the things I liked about Sosua were the numerous open air bars to kick back, have a few beers and rap to the putas. They are all putas as there are no non-pros to be found there. Colombia is head and shoulders above the DR in terms of non-pros (and 24 hour electricity).

Hoof Hunter

12-05-05, 16:20

Sosua's a small beach town, where many of the girls are working or have "worked." Kinda fucked up, but been there and done that. Does have a nice beach and is laidback. Sosua is point and click. BAQ requires a little work and planning, and definitely Spanish.

BAQ is a city of 2 million or so, I believe. It's a port city, a working town. Not the most pretty city, but Prado, Alto Prado in the North rival any Strata 4 or Strata 5 areas in Colombia. And it's accessible.

There are plenty of businesses, and universities there. The girls have options. BAQ is not a bigtime pro town. Many girls choose not to enter prostitution, as they are not as desperate as the girls of Sosua. That being said, if you speak Spanish, it shouldn't be too difficult to score in BAQ. I'm batting about 1000% in that city. You can meet girls out and about in stores, Buena Vista, El Centro in the day in the shops, just in passing, or online.

I've said this before, the soul of Colombia lies in BAQ. The people are the salt of the earth. I've been to every major city in Colombia, except Cali. But I've been told many times, that outside of the hot chicas and salsa, there isn't much more to it. Still curious about Cali.

Bogota is what it is and what it lacks. Still love to pass through there and hit the Barrio Sante Fe for fun. There you can do TLN with some pretty-hot Paisas and Calenas for COP100.000. However, the area is dicey as hell. I've never had a problem personally, but I wouldn't recommend it as I've seen some things with my eyes this year that should've scared the shit out of me. Medellin is really not my cup of tea, but I've enjoyed my time there. Meeting non-pros in passing and getting attention from others was interesting enough. The drive into the city from the airport is incredibly beautiful to see. However, the city just seems too plastic, too artificial to me. JMO, not trying to offend anyone.

There's petty crime everywhere, including in BAQ, but none of the major issues (FARC, major AUC presense, kidnapping) that Colombia's unfortunately become renown for. When things might be getting a little dicey, someone, even a stranger, will step in to warn you beforehand. CTG and Santa Marta are within 90 mins on opposite sides of BAQ, if you get bored and/or just want to hit a beach.

Closest you'll get to a Sosua comparison in Colombia would be Cartagena. But it really wouldn't be a comparison when it comes to chicas. The hottest Sosua chica would be middle to lower-middle of the pack in CTG. However, the beach stalls, beach action, expats, English spoken, etc. would be a fair comparison.

Hope that answers some of your questions.

Anyone have a comparison between BAQ and Sosua DR ? From what I can gather, BAQ is not the prettiest of cities, but neither is Sosua. My usual stomping grounds are CTG but im thinking about a side trip to BAQ. Im curious to see if the locals are as friendly as reported here.

One of the things I liked about Sosua were the numerous open air bars to kick back, have a few beers and rap to the putas. They are all putas as there are no non-pros to be found there. Colombia is head and shoulders above the DR in terms of non-pros (and 24 hour electricity).

Hoof Hunter

12-05-05, 16:49

Thanks guys for your point of vue.

What would be interesting to compare is Lima and some other cities in Colombia, except Cartagena.

I stayed in Lima, in Miraflores and San Isidro. I really feel safe there. Would it be the same if I stay in the good suburbs of Barranquilla or Bogota or Cali or Medelin?????

Pretty much would be the same. Just got back from a weekend jaunt to Lima, btw. I enjoy that place. Miraflores and San Isidro would compare to Prado/Alto Prado/El Norte areas of Barranquilla. Those areas are very well-maintained and pretty safe. I've walked those areas in both cities at night, late night, during the day without issue. Taking taxis without issue, just negotiate BEFORE getting in. You'll find more English speakers and expats in Lima who will be more than willing to help you out. Just aren't that many expats in BAQ.

Lima would compare mostly to Bogota in Colombia. Both being capital cities, there is the multi-international business presence in both. People from other areas of the country flock to those cities in search of a better opportunity. The Miraflores/San Isidro comparision in Bogota would be El Chico/Rosales/Zona Rosa/Parque 93 areas.

Actually, Bogota is probably less secure than Lima, esp. for foreigners and dual citizens. Not that I've personally have any firsthand knowledge of anyone who has been kidnapped, but the risk is definitely greater in Bogota. It's just not something that I've seen or heard about in Lima. Petty crimes, hell yeah. Nothing violent. Just people capitalizing on people's ignorance, false sense of security, or naivete.

In Medellin, you have Poblado, Laureles as comparisions to Miraflores/San Isidro.

Volpone

12-05-05, 18:23

Thanks a lot El Austriaco and Hoof Hunter for your answers.

What about the climate in Barranquilla?
Is it really damn hot???
Surely much hotter than in Lima during Summer........

Hoof Hunter

12-05-05, 18:38

Thanks a lot El Austriaco and Hoof Hunter for your answers.

What about the climate in Barranquilla?
Is it really damn hot???
Surely much hotter than in Lima during Summer........

BAQ - really damn hot. Although, when I was there two weeks ago (Nov. 19th-22nd), the weather was actually temperate (approx. 75-80 degrees F). It also had been raining daily up until that point and as I was leaving BAQ. But in general, it gets hot as shit there. 95+F. Just be sure to stay inside during the days, and ride it out.

Lima - a 4 seasons place. In winter months, it gets chilly (approx. down to 50 with a breeze, since it's located on the Pacific coast. This past weekend when I was in Lima, in the daytime, t-shirts were more than ideal as they are in spring. Temps about 65-80. At night, needed long sleeves or a jacket.

BAQ is much hotter than Lima anytime of year.

Surfer

12-05-05, 20:42

HH's comparison seems quite accurate, though he knows BAQ much better than I do. I HATE the climate in BAQ/CTG. I LOVE the climate in Medellin, and Cali is only slightly hotter than Medellin. I think Medellin is by far the most attractive city in Colombia.

I agree BOG feels like the most dangerous city, definitely more so than Lima. I find it the least friendly city too. Several others disagree, and granted part of it is the fact that I have such great conections in Cali (Antifreeze first among them), but I personally find Cali the friendliest of the LARGE cities.

El Austriaco

12-06-05, 03:38

flew to barranquilla from mexico city via panama with copa airlines. i’ve flown copa on several occasions before, to quito, ecuador and to santo domingo, dominican republic (twice), and the hub of the americas at tocumen international seems to work well for me, connection-wise. considering that i am based in central mexico, connecting at houston, atlanta, or miami is pretty pointless for me. of the only other viable alternatives, mexicana was considerably more expensive, and avianca wasn’t any cheaper on my preferred travel dates, so i decided to go with the most convenient connection and the shortest travel time (roughly 6 hours, including connection) rather than connect in bogotá. had planned to go to cartagena first and travel to barranquilla by bus and/or taxi from there, but flying directly into bar ended up being about 150 dollars cheaper, so i ended up doing it the other way around. total ticket cost was roughly 720 bucks, no steal, for sure, but on air tickets, you’re getting fucked all the time, anyway, in mexico.

barranquilla is one hour ahead of mexico city, i.e. the same as est (eastern standard time). arrived in barranquilla right on time, connection in panama was no problem. smallish airport with a somewhat unfinished look for a city of roughly two million people. immigration was a breeze, very quick and easy, and would have been even faster had the immigration officer not got confused regarding austria vs. australia and kept insisting that i needed a visa. well, i am used to it by now :). no visa required for a eu citizen, after all. luggage pickup and customs, finally, without any problems.

once outside the airport building, it doesn’t take long to feel that you’re in the caribbean. you know, like someone just slapped you in the face with a hot, wet towel. there is a booth for cab tickets. total cab cost to the zona norte was cop 19,820 (roughly usd 10.00). as of november 15, the exchange rate was 2,278.87 cop per usd as per www.xe.com/ucc/, though most places (hotels, restaurants) would only give cop 2000 per dollar. not yet sure what the actual atm rate was (need to check), so to be conservative, i’ll use the cop 2000/usd 1 exchange rate when quoting prices.

the cab ride takes roughly half an hour (the airport is on the south side of town, near soledad). on the way into town.. we passed a sign in the mercados area saying “young men! this is what masturbation will do to you”. couldn’t read the rest of it at the speed the cabbie was going at, but i wasn’t too concerned. masturbation was not high on my priority list…

stayed at the hotel boulevard, carrera 58 #70-41, apartado aereo 53010, barranquilla, atlantico, colombia. main phone 00-57-5-368-1295, other phone numbers 368-1212, 368-1294, 368-1295, 368-0810, 368-0820, 368-0830, 368-0840, fax 368-1364. website: www.cotelco.org/boulevard58. the pictures are pretty accurate.

boulevard 58 is located in the zona norte, a couple of blocks down the hill from the el prado, a five-star hotel. the cost for a single room was cop 94.272 per night (roughly usd 48.00), including breakfast. made the reservation over the phone since i couldn’t find any online reservation option at the time – very friendly and helpful reception clerk. actually, there is an online option: http://www.cotelco.org/boulevard58/reservas.htm. now i know better. availability was no problem this time around... the hotel seemed pretty empty most of the time, and i stayed eight nights there (6 days prior to going to cartagena and 2 once before i took off) . didn’t ask for any cc at the time i made my reservation, but asked for a deposit when i checked in. i paid in cash as i stayed there.

when i think of boulevard now, the term that comes to mind is “unassuming”. while the exterior is pretty nice, once inside, everything is pretty run-of-the-mill, including the pool. ac in room, room service with very reasonable rates (appetizers cop 2,320 to cop 4,250), club sandwich cop 9,500, most entrees cop 10,000 to 15,000, with a cop 2,320 room service charge, local beer cop 2,320, imported beers 3,480). room service is reasonably prompt. minibar rates were very reasonable also, e.g. approx. cop 12,000 for a 375 ml bottle of ron medellin. couldn’t complain. there is a hotel restaurant also, but never tried it. phone calls were sort of expensive.. i’ll provide more economical options below.

is boulevard girl friendly? yes.. i think so. though i didn't take any pros there, getting a girl into your room is possible. one time, i had to give a non-pro a gift i had bought for her, and she wanted to come to the room, and the receptionist told me.. ok, 15 minutes max, otherwise we'll charge for another occupant. another time, another regular girl came to my room, and i was charged cop 25,000 extra. one cab driver (one of the taxistas de confianza of hotel management) suggested that late at night, this charge could possibly be avoided with a small tip :)

atms: my first task was to find an atm that would accept us-based cards. once you leave the hotel, walk up calle 70 (turning right) past the prado hotel and go on for a couple of blocks. the first atm i saw, granahorro, (at the mall on the left side of the street), though supposedly accepting foreign (cirrus) cards, didn’t. oh well. conavi on the other (right) side of the street, at cra. 52, however, worked perfectly fine. cop 400,000 daily withdrawal limit. fine with me, problem resolved.

phone calls: between carrera 52 and 53 on calle 70, there is a cybercafé with reasonable internet rates (cop 2,000 per hour, cop 1,000 for half an hour) which also has booths for phone calls (to land-based phone numbers) and cell phones (from a cell phone they provide). charge for local calls is like cop 300 per minute, very reasonable. much better than using the in-room phone at the hotel. at that rate, i didn’t see any reason to get a local cell phone.

restaurants: there are quite a bit of restaurants in this area, and one that i liked was los helechos, which actually specializes in paisa cuisine. it’s located on cra. 52 no. 70-70, phone 356-7493 or 345-1739. had some pretty good lunch combos (ejecutivos) for cop 7,000 to cop 10,000 (usd 3.50 to usd 5.00). very reasonable.

vitamins: on the corner of calle 70 with cra. 53, there is a drugstore (superdrogaria olimpica) which openly advertised viagra and cialis. for cialis, no generic version was available, only the real stuff. pricing was cop 22,000 for one 20 mg pill, cop 86,670 for a box of four. they offered both original viagra and generic brands. the generic ones were cop 2,500 per pill. didn’t try them, but i am sure the friend i bought them for back in mexico will report here, right, db? for the real viagra, i was quoted cop 12,000 for the 50 mg version, if i remember correctly. needless to say, no prescription required for either. gosh, do i love this country.

after spending a week+ in barranquilla, let me give some general recommendations (and to confirm some pieces of information that have been said here before on this board):

* bring an umbrella and a water-proof jacket. downpours happen at a moment’s notice, you will need them.
* when it rains, it pours. tropical rain in barranquilla is not for the faint of heart, and once it happens, you or anyone else is not going anywhere. i am just surprised nobody is offering white-water trips.
* the heat and humidity can be downright suffocating. i am not kidding. as recommended before, limit your activities to early morning or late afternoon. feels like living in a steam bath.
* even if you feel edgy to do things during the daytime despite the crazy heat and weather permitting, there’s preciously little to do. barranquilla is not a touristy city, and not set up as such.
* keep your small bills. trying to pay with cop 20,0000 notes sometimes was a problem in stores, for whatever reason.

well, before someone asks “so with shitty weather, debilitating humidity, and nothing to do during the day, why should i even go to barranquilla?”... i'll move on to the chicks.

El Austriaco

12-06-05, 03:43

So why should you go to Barranquilla?

It might not take long to find out once you've made it there, you know. It might be that simple, IMHO, of course.

I’ve been to about fifty countries or so by now, I’ve traveled extensively in Latin America, I’ve studied in Venezuela, and I’ve spent about 6 months+ in Brazil by now, so to use the words of Colonel Frank Slade, “I have been around, you know”. But after spending 8 days exploring Barranquilla, I simply got to say that, compared with any other place I’ve been to, Barranquilla has the finest selection of girls I’ve ever seen anywhere - bar none.

Barranquilla gives you lots of plenty of time and reasons to ponder this question, and my assessment is based on a number of factors:

1. Percentage of beautiful women. I don’t know, how many times have you seen two perfect 10s within 5 seconds passing two 9+s in the street? It happened to me on my last day in Barranquilla, it was absolutely unbelievable. More of this, and I would have come home with a broken neck and cross-eyed. In this respect, Colombia even topped Venezuela for me, and I thought that this wasn’t possible.

2. Sexiness. Just to see Barranquilleras wear the shit out of a pair of jeans is worth the price of a plane ticket. You might reconsider everything you ever learned about female anatomy afterwards.

3. Variety of looks. Barranquilla has it all, blonds, brunettes, redheads, jet-black hair, white girls, morenas claras, morenas oscuras, mulatas, black girls, tall, short, slim or not so slim. The only thing Barranquilla seems to have preciously little of are ugly girls. So unless you're into that or totally focused on Asian chicks, I can’t see why you wouldn’t find something to your liking in Barranquilla. IMHO, of course, Barranquilla even beats Rio de Janeiro in this respect, and Rio is pretty damn good in terms of variety of looks. Only other place to compare to would be Venezuela, again (and Sao Paulo, a place I haven't been to, for the Asian element). For ugly chicks, I can highly recommend Bhutan.

4. Attitude. And if the above wasn’t enough, the girls I’ve met were simply sweethearts, very approachable, very friendly and uncomplicated, and quite flirtatious. Goddammit, I got hit upon by 18-19 year old non-pros who couldn’t wait to hang out with me. The first girl I passed on the street told me "Hola, adonde vas, gringuito lindo?". I should have told her "A la cama... contigo!" :)

Of course, speaking Spanish is a big advantage with regular girls, and I am not sure how well one can do speaking English or any other foreign language. I speak fluent Spanish, so this wasn't an issue for me.

One of my very best “virtual” friends is from Barranquilla, so I finally had a chance to get to know her in person. Not surprisingly, she was an absolute sweetheart and just fun to hang out with (other than being a rock solid 9 and having an ass to die for – just a prime example of a Barranquillera). On a Friday evening, we went to have beers and shoot the breeze sitting in an outdoors place (still in the Norte area, but like on Calle 79, don’t remember exactly). She was very adamant that I wouldn’t leave my jacket hanging on a chair outdoors, for fear it would be stolen. Well, when the time came to pay the bill, we discovered that her purse had been stolen, including cell phone and ID (cedula). The next day when I called her at home, she told me that someone had called a number from her cell directory, offering to return the cedula… for a “finder’s reward”, as they put it ever so elegantly :). How about creativity in Colombia… ever heard of pursenapping? And so it happened: a couple of days later, she had her ID back, cash and cell phone were gone, of course. There are criminals in Colombia, but at least these ones weren’t unreasonable.

And on to... the P4P options.

El Austriaco

12-06-05, 08:19

Before leaving on this trip, I did a quick search here on ISG to prepare a list of P4P spots to hit in Barranquilla. Based on my cursory research, I got the impression that P4P options were limited in Barranquilla compared with Cartagena or other Colombian cities like Cali and rather on the expensive side, again compared with the rest of Colombia. So I set out, determined to investigate whether this was true or not.

From what I read here, Lusitania (actually spelt with an “s”) was the top spot in this area, with girls offering ST for COP 80,000. Sounded interesting. Went there on a Thursday night around 9:00 PM, cab from the hotel was COP 4,000. Lusitania is located on Cra. 44 at Calle 74. Every cab driver knows it.

By the time I got there, there were about 7 girls there, and more kept arriving. Within the next hour or so, the total number grew to about 20. No upfront entrance free, no minimum consumption. Drinks are on the steep side (COP 10,000 for a beer, COP 12,000 for a Cuba Libre, if I remember correctly, no prices posted anywhere). In other words, Lusitania is not the place to go if your main interest is drinking. Security was tight, got patted down.

Lusitania has a small bar area where the girls hang out, an area with tables, and a dance floor. Behind the sliding glass door in the back, that’s where you find the on-site rooms and the men’s restroom. Looks were generally 7 to 8, with three solid 9s. Initially offered COP 120,000 to COP 150,000 for fun in the private booths, though I am pretty sure they could have been haggled down to COP 100,000. Not sure whether any girl would have gone for COP 80,000, however. I was mostly looking. Strip show every hour, but nothing to write home about. Lusitania shuts down at 1:30 PM during the week, so I was told. Pretty classy joint, if you ask me… they even had two aquariums there. Who would have thought.. Caribbean aquatic life and hookers. What a combination. Made me think of diving.

For the cheap mongering bastard that I am, prices were a bit on the high side for me, though I was tempted with a few of the girls. Got the phone numbers of two girls, but never called them. Overall, I still think that Lusitania compares pretty well with the Rio de Janeiro termas I know in terms of prices, number of girls, and looks. The only negative aspect of Lusitania was that after talking to the girls, buying them drinks, and finally not taking them, they all would ask for a tip for their time, usually COP 20,000, although it wasn’t high pressure as many other places I have been to, and compared to the rates for ladies drinks’ here in Mexico, they actually didn’t ask for much. Additionally, the girls were much hotter and much more friendly overall (including to the extent of DFK at times). For whatever reason, customers (a fair mix of foreigners and Colombians) also seemed to enjoy dancing with the girls, which added a nice, though unexpected touch. Plus, I felt very very safe there both times I went. You should definitely check it out.

A couple of days later (I was busy with my non-pro), I hired a cabbie to show me some other places, one of them Peluqueria Victor, Cra 48 & Calle 69, Tel: 358-5943, of the massage parlor variety. Actually, you walk into a living room and sit down on a sofa, which brought back flashbacks of places in El Salvador and Boca Chica, DR that I have been too. No entrance fee, free to look. Once I got there, they immediately did the lineup of all the girls, about 15 of them, looks 5-8. The guy in charge, Victor, quoted COP 150,000 for three hours take-out, COP 250,000 for TLN. I wasn’t impressed with either selection, prices, or the attitude of any of the chicas (or the gringo rip-off attitude of Victor). Left as soon as I had gotten there.

Based on this experience, I skipped checking out Variedades Loly at Carrera 48 #69-84, Tel: 358-2032, just around the corner, and decided to pick my cabbie’s mind a bit more. I never liked the lineup thing, and just thought that there had to be more to Barranquilla than this.

He suggested Juernes, and that’s where we went. This was on a Monday. Juernes is located at Cra. 46 with Calle 73-26. Got there at around 9, and the place was pretty dead, though I spotted a black hottie in the dark. I left and went back at 10. Juernes is like a low-roller version of Lusitania, more run down, with a bar, tables, a dance floor, and on-site facilities. There were more girls (10+) and a few more customers. In total, there were about 12 girls, some 5s, mostly 6-7, some 8s, and two definite 9s. Onsite room cost is COP 13,000 for one hour, fee to be negotiated directly with the girl. Ended up talking to my hottie, Maria Paula, one of the two 9s, a caleña with a fantastic body with an 8 face. Told me she had worked as a model before, and looking down her body, I didn’t second-guess her. She started with an initial offer of COP 100,000 for an hour, I countered with COP 70,000, she said OK (which was the standard rate there as another blond paisa girl had told me before). Definitely arrecha in the sack, multiple positions, CBJ, everything covered. One full hour of great sex, very enthusiastic, took it as a matter of personal pride to make sure that the pop was forthcoming (which was slow in coming thanks to vitamin C). Gave her at COP 10,000 tip, so total damage was COP 70,000 plus COP 10,000 tip plus COP 13,000 for the room equals COP 93,000. Roughly USD 45. Recommended. Give her a call if you got a chance.. her cell phone is 315-530-7605.

Drinks were very reasonably priced (Club Colombia beer COP 4000, or COP 1,000 for a Coke), much more inexpensive than Lusitania, plus all drink prices were posted. No strip show, but a dance floor (though when I went there, it was during the week, so I don’t know about weekends). No cover charge, no minimum consumption. Incredibly nice and friendly atmosphere. According to Mari Paula, very few Barranquilleras there (girls mostly from Cali, Medellin, Bogota). As per her and other girl’s information, this place was not entirely off foreign mongerer’s radar.. they all said that they got a fairly good flow of Filipinos and Arabs off ships docking in Barranquilla. Not sure whether anyone has reported on it here. Not a lot of English spoken in this joint, but you could get by (some girls tried with me just for the novelty of it). Opens at 6 PM, closes down at 1:30 AM during the week and 3:00 AM weekends.

Once I was back from Cartagena (roughly a week later.. look for my report in that section), I went there on a Tuesday at 6:30 PM, and there were only three girls there, including the paisa ho-cum-waitress, a very amicable, voluptuous blonde. Again, it just struck me how genuinely friendly and upbeat the girls were (in addition to remembering me, of course). Maria Paula was taking the day off, but I wasn’t disappointed… there was another hottie there the other day that had fancied my appetite, though I didn’t see her, either. Over the next hour or so, more girls kept arriving, though I decided to check out other options (as reported below) and again come back later. At around 9:30, there were about 10 to 12 girls present. Ended up talking to Sara, a 25-year old morena, born in Barranquilla, but raised in Cartagena, very bubbly, just a sweet, sweet costeña, face 8+, body 7 (hips were a bit big for me, but the boobs made up for it), attitude 9+. Quoted COP 50,000 for one hour (“un ratico”), no reason to negotiate for me. The usual COP 13,000 for the room. Total damage COP 63,000 (USD 30.00), but Sara was so sweet, I gave her another COP 10,000 tip. I was improving. Again, CBJ, covered everything, multiple positions, overall experience 8+. Recommended. Needless to say, I left happy. Just when I left, the hottie I had seen the first time came in. Oh my.

After that, I was again busy with my non-pro, and the cartagenera GF was arriving to give me a farewell fuck, so I didn’t have time to go back there. Too bad, there were still a good 2 to 3 girls I would have done without a problem. Next time. And there will be a next time.

Not too far from there, there was another place that my cabbie suggested, called La Hoja, located at Cra. 44/72-243, just down the street from Lusitania, actually. First time I went there, around 9, there were two girls present, one old and haggard one, while the other one was quite doable (young dark morena). I went back to Juernes and greener pastures. The second time I went there, on a Tuesday, I made it around 8, with again two girls present, nothing special. I decided to hang out and have a couple of drinks, and ultimately, I ended up talking to one of the better looking chicks (by 9 PM, there were about five of them, looks 5-8, only one 8, though), Lucy. Apparently, Tuesday is the slowest night of the week (with lots of girls taking the night off). According to Lucy, ST was COP 70,000, with COP 10,000 for the onsite rooms. Salidas/amanecidas (in other words, TLN) could be arranged for a COP 30,000 bar fine and COP 80,000 to 100,000 for the girl. I am sure the rates the girls commanded could have been haggled down. In that respect, La Hoja seemed to operate like Juernes, just with less girls. I passed. The place opens at 7 PM and closes down at 1:30 like everything else in Barranquilla, except for weekends, when closing time is 3:00 AM (Thu through Sat). Drinks were very reasonable (COP 3,000 for Club Colombia, same rates for ladies’ drinks), no entrance fee, no minimum consumption, no high-pressure atmosphere. By the time I left, there was one girl there that was definitely doable (a morena clara). Overall, the same setup as Juernes, with less clients and less girls, and I liked the Juernes selection and general atmosphere better, though the atmosphere at la Hoja was pretty friendly,too. But then again, La Hoja had aquariums :). Just couldn't convince myself to go diving, though.

On the way back home from Juernes, I mentioned my COP 50,000 session with Sara to the cabbie, and according to him, it seemed expensive for him as a Colombian, and he wanted to show me more economical options. Unfortunately, between my barranquillera and cartagena non-pros, I couldn’t take him up on his offer on the subsequent days. You might want to give him a try: his name is Miguel Angel, phone number 310-742-5846.

Final conclusion: IMHO, Barranquilla is not as bad as reported here for P4P as long as you speak Spanish and are willing to look beyond the most obvious options and venture beyond what most cabbies will initially recommend to you. It didn’t take me very long to find some P4P much more in line with general middle-of-the-road rates in Colombia and with very decent looking girls with good attitude, and I am keen on exploring more of this option, since I am confident that I will find even more appealing alternatives. Will report on future findings, needless to say. Of course, exploring non-pros in this city is so entertaining and rewarding that you might find it unnecessary to go this route, and as long as you have time and speak somewhat decent Spanish, it might not be necessary. But the two approaches aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive, either.. and P4P doesn’t have to break the bank in Barranquilla. Isn’t it always good to know there is a sure thing, even in a city like Barranquilla, and to avoid the crazy GFE?

But more on that in the Cartagena section...

Tom 33

12-06-05, 13:34

Thanks, El A. I'm surprised you didn't try some street action.

Only one minor correction. The 400K limit is per transaction, not per day. You can do as many transactions as your home bank's daily limit will allow. I have a US$510 daily limit and usually draw 1.1 million pesos every time I hit the ATM.

Lima Busy

12-06-05, 15:17

El Austriaco, I have never had the pleasue of reading one of your reports before. Having never been to Baq, your report has encouraged me to go. They were extremely well written, concise and informative.You managed to distill the flavor of this town in a few paragraphs. I may even print out a copy for the next time I do a Colombiana to get the full effect.

Bueno Suerte
LB

Surfer

12-06-05, 17:19

I recall a oplace called Zona Rosa less than a block from Lusitania. Wonder if the name changed.

Also, I am curious if you asked for bbbj, or just accepted cbj without discussion. That is a big issue for me as I hate cbj.

Great work EA.

El Austriaco

12-06-05, 18:39

Surfer: Zona Rosa was on my list, but I never checked it out. Sorry, no updated information on this joint. CBJ.. that seemed to be the standard procedure. Didn't insist on uncovered practice, so I am not sure whether that would have been a possibility. Will investigate more the next time.

Lima Busy: you flatter me. Check it out, you should. That's what reporting here is all about, isn't it? Thanks.

Tom: I do understand daily withdrawal limits like you do, using a US-based card, but the 2+ years I have lived in Mexico, my experience has been that foreign ATMS give you whatever the local limit is, not my US daily withdrawal limit. Didn't try in Colombia, though, and you might be absolutely right. Street action? Where?

EA

Hoof Hunter

12-06-05, 20:05

Glad you enjoyed your time in BAQ. I hope that you return.

I truly enjoy this city moreso than the other major Colombian cities, but then I also have many friends there, so my experience is different than many of us on this site. I've never needed to monger there, so when it's time to break away from the novia, my buddies call up one or more of their college amigovias and have her meet us with a amiga or prima. We drink, dance, and later....LOL!!! Love the place.

Anyways, glad to finally get more detailed mongering reports on BAQ. Thanks for that as well.

Tom 33

12-06-05, 20:54

Just ask any cabbie to find you some street action. They know where to go. The asking price for ST seems to be 40K.

Ricker

12-07-05, 04:35

Hey dudes ... just back from a nice trip to both Barranquilla and Medellin ... I'll definitely post more later ... but ... bottom line for me:

After walking around both cities within hours of eachother ... several quick conclusions.

1. Barranquilla wins for the amount of hot / sexy chicas walking about ... Medellin obviously has hot chicas, just Barranquilla was non-stop.

2. The city of Medellin, of course IMHO, is much much nicer to hang-out in, in general. I know the Hoof Hunter said it had a "plastic" feel ... but really, from el Centro, which in Medellin is actually pretty nice and in Barranquilla it's like a zoo to me.
Medellin has the mountain view, the nice climate, lots more places just to go to ... from Parque Lleras to Sabaneta to la Setenta to Parque Bello, etc.

3. I always thought the people of Medellin were nice, Barranquilla is even better ... great people!

I mentioned the amount of hot chicas in Barranquilla which is true ... but ... I met the best one of all in Medellin ... a really cool, sexy chica, great smile, great personality ... and she's from Bogota, transplanted in Medellin with her family ... imaginate, una Rola (chica de Bogota) wins "chica of the trip" for me.

Dollar Bill

12-08-05, 00:51

Hey buddy,

It was ALMOST better reading your report than hearing it in person! You have a way with words (in which every language you are speaking).

I will report how the generic "V" works, but I am not expecting to be disappointed since I have used other Colombian generic "V" in the past.

I will be conducting a test with the girl from San Juan del Rio tomorrow in order to provide R&D to this group. She is beautiful with GREAT tits, and even though it may be hard work, I am willing to make the sacrifice for the sake of research and reporting to our brothers of ISG. :-)

Again, nice job...

$Bill

Dollar Bill

12-08-05, 23:49

Just to report that the cheap Colombian generic "V" worked just fine.

The beauty that I was suppose to meet bagged out at the last minute since her boyfriend returned to town earlier than expected. I had taken the vitamin before I found out, so being the resourceful guy that I am, I found a substitute for the research project.

$Bill

ps - I am planning a trip to Colombia in January with my brother who turns 50. I figured Colombia would be 1 vacation that he would remember till he is old and senile. Barranquilla is definitely on the itinerary.

El Greco

12-09-05, 16:40

Thank you very much El Astriaco.

Very helpfull.

Planing to go there with my wing man on the 29th for about 10 days.

Any ideas for new years eve guys?

El Greco

Wet Nose

12-09-05, 18:17

El Greco, I believe New Year's Eve sucks for any part of South America as far as our hobby goes - my previous reading says that latin girls usually make the trip back home to spend time with their families...probably the only time when they do.

But I might be wrong though.

Suave Gato

12-09-05, 19:57

You may want to consider Mancora, Peru as it is a well known party spot for New Year's Eve.

ALP

Sylvester

12-09-05, 22:02

I met the best one of all in Medellin ... a really cool, sexy chica, great smile, great personality ... and she's from Bogota, transplanted in Medellin with her family ... imaginate, una Rola (chica de Bogota) wins "chica of the trip" for me.

Rola ? I thought bogota chicas were cachacas.

Tom 33

12-10-05, 14:23

are primarily called Rolos.

Surfer

12-18-05, 21:27

Unfortunately, your timing sucks as I will be in a jury trial and cannot go until Feb.

I am currently in Vietnam where I will spend Xmas before returning to work.

Damkn it Bill, been trying to get your butt back down ther for 2 years and you decide to go when I can't. Email me for a few private suggestions. Take care

Cellar Door

12-19-05, 05:37

I'm coming to Barranquilla for the first time on 12/28 and have a few questions about hotels.

I'm trying to make reservations online, but it seems like there are only a few hotels with that capability. El Prado is quoting $160 a night. Puerta Del Sol is quoting $95. The Hotel Boulevard doesn't quote prices online, but it allows online reservations and one of the earlier reports said it was about $50 a night.

So here are my questions:

1. Is there a good online service for hotels in the area (if there is, I haven't found it)?
2. Do I need reservations before I come?
3. How much do the hotels go up if you bring a girl to the room?

Thanks for helping a rookie.

Hoof Hunter

12-19-05, 14:49

If you speak Spanish, I strongly suggest that you book your hotels on the phones. If you speak no Spanish, forget reducing your cost. English is probably spoken less in BAQ than more other major Colombian cities. In additon to the hotels you mentioned, I can recommend a few hotels that do have someone bilingual on staff.

1 - The online sites are generally more expensive and very limited in scope of local hotels. Hotel Majestik, Hotel American Golf, Hotel Royal all have someone on hand who speaks English. Prices run anywhere from approx. $45-$65USD. I usually close at approx. $55USD for 2 people in those hotels, including breakfast for 2 daily. All 3 are well-located in the Prado, Alto Prado area. Guest-friendly and within walking distance to a few things. Do a Google search for the details (Tele #, etc.) for those hotels. I guess you could send an e-mail to the hotels, but I would not expect an answer or a confirmation out of that.

2 - If it's your first time to BAQ, yes. Make a reservation. It would make your life so much simpler. There will be families returning from abroad to visit their family in BAQ.

3 - General Monger trick: book a double room for 2 persons. It won't cost you any additional charges for guests.

Best of luck.

I'm coming to Barranquilla for the first time on 12/28 and have a few questions about hotels.

I'm trying to make reservations online, but it seems like there are only a few hotels with that capability. El Prado is quoting $160 a night. Puerta Del Sol is quoting $95. The Hotel Boulevard doesn't quote prices online, but it allows online reservations and one of the earlier reports said it was about $50 a night.

So here are my questions:

1. Is there a good online service for hotels in the area (if there is, I haven't found it)?
2. Do I need reservations before I come?
3. How much do the hotels go up if you bring a girl to the room?

Thanks for helping a rookie.

John05

12-19-05, 16:26

Been reading the agency dos and don'ts for Colombian girls you bring back with you. It said that you should bring her back twice a year for a vacation. I never had 2 vacations in one year in my life. Do Colombians have a lot of vacations or does the agency just think that all gringos are rich and have nothing to do but travel?

Latina Passion

12-19-05, 17:16

Cell: I would try to find an Apartment a bit cheaper but just as nice as most Hotels! HH posted around 40 Hotles on page five of this thread! I posted a Hotel that was on the beach in Puerto de Colombia about 15 minutes by Taxi from BAQ, this place was on the beach and had a little charm to it as well around 80,000. As far as the El Prado over priced and the beds suck!

If you don't speak espanol you can still book on line just use an online translator www.altavista.com

http://www.apartamentosalvarojesus.com/

Just got back since I know many of you guys are looking for a place to stay during Carnaval!

I just stayed at Hacienda Santa Ines in BAQ, located at Carrera 46 No. 84-202 if any of you guys are familar with that area it is right around the corner from beer world!

I have no plans on going to Caraval but as I was leaving it dawned on me that some of my Bro's where interested so,I asked if they where all booked up for Carnival, and front desk dude tells me no they do not start taking reservation till November!

Tel (5) 378 3834 378 6724 378 3302 359 3298 esantaines@hotmail.com
Hope this helps you guys!

Prosal

12-19-05, 17:29

LP

Thanks for the Alvaro Jesus Apartments link ; it seems a VERY good option.

As the place has no pool, do you know if the Prado's pool is accessible to non-guests with a fee ?

Cheers

Hoof Hunter

12-19-05, 18:31

Only advice I could give you is NEVER trust an agency. They will say pretty much anything to close the transaction. Your money, or the hot chick as a lure.

Who do you think plays up the "all gringos are rich" stereotype that is prevalent in Latin America, Asia, Russia, etc.? Hence all these hot chicks on their sites. I would venture to say that, by far, many of these "relationships" don't work due to false promises. The hot sweet innocent righteous chick, if she exists at the agency, would be blurred out by the pros, green card sharks, party girls, etc. Get some liquor in them and the truth always comes out as to who you're dealing with.

2 vacations in a year? Yeah right. There are a lot of Colombian holidays. At least, one a month, making for many 3 day weekends. And they do get time off during the Christmas/New Years time, as well as Semana Santa (Easter week). I know that BAQ is pretty much shut down, business-wise, during Carnaval. So the time is available, but....

Look at it from this perspective. The standard Colombian monthly wage is about $200USD, maybe $250USD. At least 60% (generously low %) of the Colombian population is living at that standard wage or lower. Most Colombian dudes aren't doing that. Maybe a trip to the beach with his girl if they are on the coast, or to a finca if they are inland. Maybe 1 family trip a year. A round-trip ticket per person from Cali or Medellin to Cartagena is approx. $200USD. San Andres more pricey. Panama City even more. I state all of this to say, there ain't no 2 "vacations" a year going on, unless someone rich is entirely sponsoring it. Get the point?

If you're serious about bringing a girl back with you, I suggest you read the Marrying Foreign Women forum on this site. Most dudes won't say when they've been scammed in one way or another. That's just a point of life, even though we all been there too, LOL!!! However, several former (maybe still) mongers have been successful and offer some sage advice there.

Been reading the agency dos and don'ts for Colombian girls you bring back with you. It said that you should bring her back twice a year for a vacation. I never had 2 vacations in one year in my life. Do Colombians have a lot of vacations or does the agency just think that all gringos are rich and have nothing to do but travel?

Hoof Hunter

12-19-05, 18:32

Great apartment info, LP!!! Thx!!!

Cell: I would try to find an Apartment a bit cheaper but just as nice as most Hotels! HH posted around 40 Hotles on page five of this thread! I posted a Hotel that was on the beach in Puerto de Colombia about 15 minutes by Taxi from BAQ, this place was on the beach and had a little charm to it as well around 80,000. As far as the El Prado over priced and the beds suck!

If you don't speak espanol you can still book on line just use an online translator www.altavista.com

http://www.apartamentosalvarojesus.com/

Sylvester

12-19-05, 23:41

Good bretheren,

I am contemplating a Barranquilla Carnival trip. I usually roam the streets of Cartagena but Im curious about the carnival. I am accustomed to the Trinidad and Tobago Carnivals, but I am looking to try something new.

My Costena (CTG) has expressed an interest so maybe it is time. When exactly is this ? Does anyone know the exact dates in Feb ? As I am brining my gf, should I bother with an apt or just deal with a hotel ?

Latina Passion

12-20-05, 01:54

If you guys do not mind being 15 to 20 minutes from town then I strongly recommend the Hotel I posted about 5 months ago! This place is in Puerto de Colombia and on the ocean, the cabin I guess you would call it sit on top of a hill over looking the ocean!

Has a small club and from what I understand one of the most popular in Puerto, but hell that does not say much! The price was around 80K i think that included breakfast for two and they have hammocks
for the more adventurous Monger to do the nasty with his girl!

So where is everyone going to be in February? I'm thinking about heading to Aussie's Mansion for a few days then heading up north, any of you guys going to be in the neighborhood PM me!

LP

Thanks for the Alvaro Jesus Apartments link ; it seems a VERY good option.

As the place has no pool, do you know if the Prado's pool is accessible to non-guests with a fee ?

Cheers

Cream on Top

12-20-05, 12:05

Latina Passion

12-21-05, 02:11

Who has first hand knowledge about Carnival, as far as the crowds go the chicas and the overall party experience?

I'm in the process of finding an Apartment for a month down there after I book I will post findings! Hell I can't let you guys sweep up my place before me!

Mars Blackmon

12-21-05, 06:43

Latina passion,

I'll be down for Carnival. Doin the Barnquilla/cartagena/san andreas (maybe)deal. Stayin in El prado.

I've read your post on the cites. Excellent.

I don't have alot of info, but I've made some connections with "myspace" "amigos""poorbuthappy".

My one connect, will be introducing me to some of the barrio's what he call's "real broke" colombiana's. At Some reall hardcore grindng & winding reggatone, no lights, outdoor throwdown parties in the hood he's grown up in.

You sound like you might be up fo dat! He's given me the 411 on the assktion! Its definitly the expirience I would like to try. NO pay. But lots of play if ya games tight. !

I'll keep the line tight with info on it. Lets gather a posse. !

Latina Passion

12-24-05, 02:20

Oh hell yes, I'm always down for finding a diamond in the rough! But you do know our first trip could be our LAST!

I can read the headlines now! Stupid Gringos, they bring a knife to a gun fight!

PM me your dates!

Latina passion,

I'll be down for Carnival. Doin the Barnquilla/cartagena/san andreas (maybe)deal. Stayin in El prado.

I've read your post on the cites. Excellent.

I don't have alot of info, but I've made some connections with "myspace" "amigos""poorbuthappy".

My one connect, will be introducing me to some of the barrio's what he call's "real broke" colombiana's. At Some reall hardcore grindng & winding reggatone, no lights, outdoor throwdown parties in the hood he's grown up in.

You sound like you might be up fo dat! He's given me the 411 on the assktion! Its definitly the expirience I would like to try. NO pay. But lots of play if ya games tight. !

I'll keep the line tight with info on it. Lets gather a posse. !

Latina Passion

12-24-05, 02:46

A buddy of mine just got back from BAQ, went down there to do a toy drive for the kids of S. BAQ!

I was telling him to be careful because so BAQ is no place to play around! Well, all went great he did his hell of a good deed, got a shit loads of punany, then the fucker comes back to the States with a case of DENGUE FEVER!

Hospitalized for over a week!

So make sure you guys get all your shots and please wear your bug spray!

Salsero Loco

01-10-06, 00:55

Hey guys,

After reading the forum, I am still a little unclear about some things for carnaval. In particular, I visited the website mentioned lower down on this thread (http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org), and it appears that there are carnval events going on for an entire month!

I was wondering which are the big days, or key events? I am particularly interested in the big, day-time parades and beauty contests. Or is this really a month-long 24-hour-a-day party?!

Any help would be appreciated!

SL

Hoof Hunter

01-12-06, 04:20

There are Carnaval events prior to the actual Carnaval weekend. Most of these pre-Carnaval events/parties occur on the weekends leading up to the final weekend. They're kinda like adult pep rallies, but in the spirit of Carnaval. It's the same as in Brasil. You know Latinos love to party.

The main days/parades for Carnaval will be during this weekend:

Febrero 25 Batalla de Flores
Febrero 25 Desfile del Rey Momo
Febrero 25 Carnavalada Presentación de Comedias
Febrero 26 Gran Parada de Tradición - main parade of Carnaval
Febrero 27 Gran Parada de Fantasía
Febrero 27 Festival de Orquestas
Febrero 28 Festival de Danzas de Relación, Especiales y Comedia.
Febrero 28 Encuentro de Letanías
Febrero 28 Joselito se va con las Cenizas
Febrero 28 Cierre Rumbero del Carnaval

During this weekend is when the parties will be non-stop. If you're expecting Brasilian-styled Carnaval debauchery, lower your expectations now.

Hey guys,

After reading the forum, I am still a little unclear about some things for carnaval. In particular, I visited the website mentioned lower down on this thread (http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org), and it appears that there are carnval events going on for an entire month!

I was wondering which are the big days, or key events? I am particularly interested in the big, day-time parades and beauty contests. Or is this really a month-long 24-hour-a-day party?!

Any help would be appreciated!

SL

Belldude2

01-16-06, 06:22

To be honest with you, it makes perfect sense. You want your wife to be happy. If she is desperately missing her family, country and everything she left behind to be with you, she will be depressed. I myself went to Cartagena twice in 2005, and I am not rich. I fully intend on my fiancee to go back to Colombia 2-3 times a year just to keep her happy and giving "Good Luvn" to me.

Been reading the agency dos and don'ts for Colombian girls you bring back with you. It said that you should bring her back twice a year for a vacation. I never had 2 vacations in one year in my life. Do Colombians have a lot of vacations or does the agency just think that all gringos are rich and have nothing to do but travel?

John05

01-18-06, 06:25

I have worked for large corporations all my life and none of them offer 2 vacations per year. I wonder what fools are sending their wives on a vacation while they work their tails off? Doesn't sound very smart does it? If you go then she goes. If you work then she works. That is life.

I see that you said you went there twice but you did not say that you send a wife there twice to party while you were working. Smart man. Some things are easy to say but hard to do.

Hoof Hunter

01-18-06, 21:05

Someone asked for specific info. I provided official info, not an opinion. Even confirmed the info with some friends in BAQ, before posting. The link had already being posted by me. Go back and observe some more.

I've been to BAQ many times, including Carnaval. I am still no expert, but willing to freely share info that I've attained.

Feel free to observe some more, OR contribute anything of worth to the BAQ thread. Taking shots at someone on your 1st post on ISG, in the BAQ thread of all threads, is pretty suspicious.

We look forward to your contributions here.

I have been an observer for sometime and I have noticed that your posts are based on what you read rather than your own experiences, in this carnival case wouldn`t it save you time to just give us link instead of just cutting and posting?

Slumlord

01-18-06, 23:50

Feel free to observe some more, OR contribute anything of worth to the BAQ thread. Taking shots at someone on your 1st post on ISG, in the BAQ thread of all threads, is pretty suspicious.

We look forward to your contributions here.

Pretty suspicious? You are being WAY too kind. I'd love to play cards with that guy - gives himself away much too easily.

SL

Latina Passion

01-18-06, 23:59

You don't think?

Hoof Hunter

01-19-06, 19:17

I just realized that that webpage with the list of BAQ hotels is now down. Luckily, I saved the page in PDF form. For some reason, I can't post the same file in 2 threads. Oh well.

Look at anything between/around Carreras 48-58 and Calles 70-98. Generally the better/best areas to stay in.

Shouldn't be a problem finding hotels for reasonable prices during Carnaval off of this list. Just stay away from Barranquilla Plaza, Dann Carlton, El Prado, Hotel Royal, American Golf and Puerta del Sol as they are probably all booked up already and at ridiculously inflated prices. And I would call beforehand to reserve. Some will require a deposit to make a reservation.

I wouldn't suggest staying downtown in El Centro, but I did have a buddy who stayed at the Genova (#33) and it was a pretty decent hotel and cheap. Hot water, pool, restaurant and bar on premises, but no A/C in room, just a fan. Just have the hotel call your cabs for you, and don't wander around down there at night. I stayed at the American Golf.

NOTE: Remember these rates are about a year old. You will need to call for actual rates.

Johnny Darko

01-19-06, 19:48

Have not seen a post by Young & Restless for ages!
Are ypu still there bro?
JD

Surfer

01-20-06, 21:47

would enjoy crossing paths. Please email me or PM . Thanks.

Hoof Hunter

01-21-06, 06:37

I might pass through town before Carnaval. Not sure yet. Working on a couple of trips abroad around that time. BAQ ain't a priority trip for me this time, even though it'll be a very cheap trip after airfare. Got one of my BAQ friends looking into places for me to stay. Might be a hotel, might be an apartment. I'll keep you posted by PM on what I decide.

would enjoy crossing paths. Please email me or PM . Thanks.

Salsero Loco

01-27-06, 07:36

Cream on Top

01-28-06, 12:47

I am wondering if any of you fellow mongers can recommend an assistant for me in Baranquilla. I am planning to go there in about 10 days to work on a photo/portrait project and need someone to give me a hand and help me round up subjects and watch my back--and equipment--while I am working in the street. I speak nearly fluent spanish and don't need an interpreter or guide, just a good, hard-working and ideally charming person. Perhaps a college student looking to pick up a few extra bucks or someone like that.

Of course, in addition to my serious artistic intentions, I intend to take full advantage of this project to meet lots of these hot, friendly non-pro Baranquilla girls you are all raving about! I have done similar things in Medellin with impressive results!

Please PM or post here if you have any ideas.

SL

Indulge yourself into any dating site for the upcomming days. Write, write and write to BAQ chics. Sooner or (hope not) later, one will be charmed by you and you got yourself a private aid once in BAQ. One maybe you can bang at night the same time. Tell them you are willing to pay for the aid (or whatever else). Many will like the idea to help a gringo, as USA men seem to pay pretty good wages compared to Colombianos. And they all can use the money.

Rio Video

02-08-06, 04:06

Thinking about going to Barranquilla in a month, wanted to find out if anyone has used International Introductions or any other agencies over there?

Also what are the "spots" again, I know of Lucitania from the forum but there has to some other ones out there. Need a full report guys.

Thanks

Tony D

02-27-06, 23:41

Just spent 2 days in BAQ and could not find any decent (8+)
girls available. Went to Lucitanias and found Andrea, thin blond,
great dancer and pretty face. But she had clients lined up,
did not feel like waiting so I got her number. There were about
12 girls there with a big crowd of guys. Don't know how many
girls were in the rooms. Wanting to hold off for an 8+, I left.

Went Juernes next, this place was worse (at least this night),
2 ugly girls with about 40 guys there. Left right away.

Next got a taxi, looking for SW, nothing good. Driver took me
to Victors, there were about 15 girls there, ranging from 3s to 6s.

Not willing to settle, went home alone.

I also tried calling Maria Paola listed in Austriaco report, but it
was a wrong number. (At least thats what she told me)

Spent time with a girl I met there in 2004. She took me to Henry's
Cafe near Parque Washinton. Man, this place had the most good
looking girls that I've seen in BAQ. These girls were stunning. Tried
coming back the following night w/o the girl, but it was closed.
I will definately visit this place the next time I'm there. Its an American
style bar.

Also, went to the party at the Prado Hotel. This place was also
packed with regular beautiful girls. In fact, I would say that they
were as (or better) pretty than Medellin girls. They seem to be less
made up than Medellin. Which lets you truly see their natural beauty
(less make-up). (My taste are lean model types).

Here are a few pics from the Prado Hotel party of some regular girls.

Cachorro

03-05-06, 20:33

Lusitania has some hot girls.

150k for one hour in the room, or take out fee is 60k plus negotiated fee with the girl (around 200k). Beer is 10k, media botella is a better deal at 40k.

If she likes you, you can get a phone number and set up something with her the next day. Girls will ask 100k to 120k for a couple of hours. I got a couple of phone numbers in Lusitania and surprisingly both girls answered their phones the next day and were available, and this was right in the middle of Carnaval.

A nice quality motel is Hotel Casa Grande (aka Casa Blanca). Cra 53 no 59-50, tel 349 5093. I was quoted 18k per hour. Nice comfortable rooms although no hot water.

Juernes has an OK selection, though not even close to the presentation and girl quality you get in Lusitania. I paid 70k to the girl I took, plus 25k bar fine. For that money she stayed until the next morning. And in fact she came back the next night on her day off and visited, didn't ask any money. Just a nice bottle of red wine in my hotel room and dinner at a restaurant.

There is a place called Orquidea Norte or something like that, one block up cra 46 from Juernes. Beer is 2k, girl selection is not great but you might find something you like. Room is 10k, I negotiated 60k for one hour with the girl.

Some street action in the park at cra 46 with cll 70.

Biffy

03-08-06, 03:04

... to CTG the day I arrive.

i'm due in BAQ 16:30 - given delays and time for getting through customs should I push on to CTG or call it quits and stop for the night in BAQ.

Apparently its election this weekend so the bars & restaurants may be closed.

If so, where's mongerfriendly for one night?

I tend to like slutty SW's so that would be an interest - if not available a good Casa may do the trick.

Or should I go on regardless travel in the dark to CTG and take whats on offer there?

Fineass John

03-09-06, 17:37

The marriage agency's are a big thing in Columbia. Because, very few american's travel to columbia, a market has been created. I heard that all the agency's are owned by Americans. I met a few of the chicks from an agency. Some were downright, sweet hearts. Others, were kinda young/dumb & just wanna have fun. You gotta understand, that going out to a nice dinner, visiting a nice hotel and being treated well - is very special for a latin woman. So, there are plenty of women here, who will spend time with you, just for a nice dinner.

If you do use an agency, make sure you monitor the web site to make sure that the photos actually change from time-to-time. Stay away from sites like latineuro, where they absolutely refused to remove a girl from the site (even if she's dead!). Checkout latin-wife.com Their personal introduction service was cool.

Thinking about going to Barranquilla in a month, wanted to find out if anyone has used International Introductions or any other agencies over there?

Also what are the "spots" again, I know of Lucitania from the forum but there has to some other ones out there. Need a full report guys.

Thanks

Llatina

03-09-06, 18:16

I am moving to BAQ in late July and was wondering if anyone will be in town around that time? Ideally someone who really knows the city or an expat who lives there.

My work will keep me busy Sunday afternoon - Friday afternoon. With the exception of holidays. So my free time will really be Friday night - Sunday morning. I figure this means I ought to be able to write a decent BAQ guide this time next year for the board (grin).

Any tips, suggestions, and advice would be appreciated, I've read the stuff already in this forum about BAQ (weather, websites). All really good and useful stuff. Just wondering about anything else you can think of, based on what you know about BAQ, if you were moving there for a year.

As a way of background, I am fairly new to the hobby. But a quick study as this past year I visited PTY (10 trips, about a week each), CCS (1 trip for a week), and ended up in Colombia (1 trip) were I spent three weeks in Cali and Medellin. In an effort to really learn the ropes I am taking a job in BAQ for 1 year to polish my skills in both spanish and to graduate from being a newbie monger. I am not rich, so money is an issue. My experiences have shown me while I always known and loved latinas. I have recently discovered that Colombians are the best latinas. IMHO) I have had two serious Colombian GF's (Cali, Bogota) and one Latin wife. Not looking for another wife, just a good Novia or two. My Spanish is very poor but improving to idiot tourist level. I am more of the GFE type as opposed to the LAL (love them and leave them) type. From what I understand BAQ is ideal for the GFE'er. I am therefore very interested in the non-pro scene. Or rather I should say with this kind of time on my hands, I ought to be able to figure it out for once.

Thanks ahead of time,

Like Latina

Hoof Hunter

03-16-06, 04:25

Share your BAQ Carnival experiences here.

I chose to head to another country instead of Colombia during Carnaval. And several of my local friends in BAQ headed for other cities in Colombia during that time, to avoid the crowds.

I'd like to hear stories, successes and failures. Any problems finding hotels/apartments, monger stuff, willing chicas. Just want to hear your impressions of BAQ.

Fineass John

03-16-06, 07:28

I stayed at the Royal Hotel. Its about a 2. 5-3 star hotel, depending on what room they give you. I felt a little cheated, because they did not give me the room I deserved. According to their website, they have a business center with Internet access. However, the Internet was constantly down. It was never available. I stayed at the hotel for 7 days, and the Internet did not work, even once. I had to walk down to the Prado for use their Internet. Whenever, I asked the Hotel staff about the Internet, they seemed to look puzzled as if they were saying 'duh. Of course there is no Internet silly! ' The basic room at the Royal, is equivalent to a motel 6. If you get a suite, it is much, much nicer - like a Holiday Inn. I am not sure who built to Royal Hotel. But nothing seems to work there. Never, had any problem with women at the Royal. Which you would expect from a lower-class hotel.

I took a trip to Cartagena. Cartagena is a beautiful city. It is also very, classy, clean and safe. Totally different from the dirty & tough streets of Barranquilla. Cartagena is very tourist friendly, with many shops, Internet Cafe's and banks. The hotels in Barranquilla, don't even know the basics of what a tourist needs. For instance: At the royal hotel, they cannot exchange money. They also don't have an ATM machine. There is no convenience store, for shopping for items you might have forgotten. The Prado doesn't even have an ATM machine. In terms of tourism, I guess one simple statement can sum things up. I was in Barranquilla for 7 days, and did not see come across a single American. Barranquilla, is not supported by tourism. There isn't much American influence there.

The women are friendly toward American's, because its a rare occasion when they meet one of us. In general, they are polite and friendly. Are they the most beautiful? nah. Brazil wins that competition. Easily. But, they are very family oriented. Columbia has different classes of people. The upper class women are a little snooty. You will have to work extra hard to get one. The poor folks, don't give a damn. But, I can never forget being at a disco and asking one of these high-class, superfine chica's to dance. She looked at me and waived her finger at me, like I was a dog. Maybe its a cultural thing. But I've never felt more humiliated. Waive your finger at me? Damn. A simple si o no, would due. Yep, there's definitely snooty people here, who think they are better than everyone else. But, getting a woman in Columbia is just like getting a woman in any Latin country. If your persistent and show them that you are sincere, you'll get them. I have rarely met a Latin woman, who would not go out with an American guy, who is sincere, honest and persistent. The only question is, how much time do you want to put in?

Every woman I met in Barranquilla, asked me one particular question "Why am I in Barranquilla, and who am I seeing"? The woman are not just jealous, they are competitive. I would meet a woman, and then her so called "Prima" (best friend) would hit on me.

I totally agree, that Columbia is for the experienced, fluent traveler. You can't go stumbling around out here, unless you want trouble. On the way back from Cartagena, we were stopped by a group of military police with M16 rifles. They required that we get out of the car, so they could search us and our car. We got through, without problem. But again, not exactly tourist friendly. Totally different experience, when compared to Rio & Dominican Republic. I've walked to streets in Dominican republic at night, never felt threatened.

As I stated, Barranquilla, isn't a tourist spot. Not many Americans go there. It is easy to understand why. Hot weather, ugly beaches, nothing to do in the day. I went to one of the Casa's. The women were quite average - at best. Furthermore, it was overcrowded with locals.

With all that said if I showed you a few pictures of the women I hooked up you would buy your tickets to Barranquilla today.

Share your BAQ Carnival experiences here.

I chose to head to another country instead of Colombia during Carnaval. And several of my local friends in BAQ headed for other cities in Colombia during that time, to avoid the crowds.

I'd like to hear stories, successes and failures. Any problems finding hotels/apartments, monger stuff, willing chicas. Just want to hear your impressions of BAQ.

Tom 33

03-16-06, 12:03

I had some friends there and chose not to go. Of course I don't like crowds. I'm leaving CTG for MDE during Semana Santa as well.

Latina Passion

03-16-06, 15:33

I was down there for 10 days I stayed with my Novia, but rooms where pretty easy to find, Hell HH I even found a sex shop that I had been looking for!

Give me a few days to post, I also found some good places to hunt and eat!

What up TOM33. might see your ass in another 6 weeks!

Tom 33

03-16-06, 20:32

Jennifer's been asking about you.

John, a prima is a cousin.

Latina Passion

03-17-06, 00:11

Opps! Tom, thanks for the hook up with her! Session 2 with her rocked! As you know Chica has a tight little body that can go the distance!

As you have heard, trying to get rid of her is one stuff nut to crack! LOL!

For 40K that has to be the best simi-pro that LP has had in Colombia, that right I followed your 40K lead LOL!

Thanks again, and tell the guys on the ground Hola for me!

Jennifer's been asking about you.

John, a prima is a cousin.

Wolfy Baby

03-22-06, 04:51

Very nice recap! I was in Barranquilla last month, and concur with many of your observations. The P4P scene there defintely sucks compared to many other spots, and the real fun is chasing non-pro's, but like you said, who has the time? Many deliberately try to convey the, 'I'm not easy' vibe, but with time , all is possible. As to the finger wagging, I'm Colombian by birth, and boy, did that initially drive me nuts! Even my ex-father in law used to that to me! Equally jarring is their custom of calling out to waiters or waitresses, as 'boy', or 'girl'. However, once you accept the fact that we're impossing our own 'foreign' standards on their culture, you realize they mean no harm. It IS rude though, lol.

Latina Passion

04-05-06, 07:11

Did someone forget what Handle they where using? What a fraud! Hey Peter I always thought you where on the ground in BAQ 24/7?

Lets see Mister Solo forgot his password and being the gent that you are you let him post under your handle, damn your one hell of a nice guy, or did he guess your password?

My job is done here Good Night and sleep tight!

I was In Bq ,last jan,and i took a cab to Ca, Paid Col$130.000, one way, you can get one to take you there, show you around and bring you back for about Col$200.000 , with the ex rate of US$1-Col $2500 that is about US$80, if you need help in BQ, email me. Mister Solo.

Admin

04-06-06, 02:04

Greetings everyone,

I have decided to give Elversele his own thread titled "Elversele in Columbia".

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?t=2421

Those of you who wish are welcome to join him in the discussions there.

Thanks,

Jackson

Tom 33

04-06-06, 13:09

I have decided to give Elversele his own thread titled "Elversele in Columbia".

Wise move.

LP, you have to quit this battle of wits with unarmed people.

Latina Passion

04-06-06, 14:15

I have decided to give Elversele his own thread titled "Elversele in Columbia".

Wise move.

LP, you have to quit this battle of wits with unarmed people.

I absolutely hate hypocrites and I'm the type of guy if you push one of my buttons, I'm going after ten of yours! Now after everything is said and done, this guy admits to only being in Colombia a whooping single time, but still had the nerve to [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) on another guys contribution! This is why I've stopped posting Pics!

Well, at least after 182 post he did contribute one thing 011 575 371 5000!

But I do hear you! I start to battle with these ?????? and I start to look as crazy as them and lose what little credibility I have here!

Anyhow be safe on your trip, and I will see you on the 26th of this month, I know where to find you!

Hoof Hunter

04-06-06, 14:36

I absolutely hate hypocrites and I'm the type of guy if you push one of my buttons, I'm going after ten of yours! Now after everything is said and done, this guy admits to only being in Colombia a whooping single time, but still had the nerve to [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) on another guys contribution! This is why I've stopped posting Pics!

Well, at least after 182 post he did contribute one thing 011 575 371 5000!

But I do hear you! I start to battle with these ?????? and I start to look as crazy as them and lose what little credibility I have here!

Anyhow be safe on your trip, and I will see you on the 26th of this month, I know where to find you!

Actually, I had tried ignoring this dude as well for a while, but he kept at it...with everybody. I asked Jackson to take a look. Can't argue with fools. Don't have that time to waste in my days.

He admits to only having been to Colombia 1 time, for 4 days, yet can't even comment on his 4 days there? Nothing of positive value to the board. No advice, just flames. Generally only in the BAQ thread. Sounds familiar?

Look for him to stop posting under the Elversele moniker, as he did when the Motolo moniker was confined, as he did when the Mister Solo moniker was called out. Then look for a "new" forum antagonist with the same MO to suddenly pop up.

Now back to mongering in BAQ.

Bubba35

04-09-06, 21:11

Latinalover

04-10-06, 03:13

Bubba,

There are no hotels close to the airport. All decent hotels in BAQ are in the north. appr. 45 min. with taxi, about 19.000 pesos.

There is a colectivo taxi service charging 25.000 pesos from BAQ to CTG.

Latinalover

04-10-06, 03:15

Private taxi from BAQ to CTG is about 140.000

Latina Passion

04-10-06, 06:02

Absolutely no good hotels near the Airport, nearest one is 45 minutes away, that's of course if no rain if it's a heavy rain well it can be an 1 1/2 plus!

Dude scroll thru BAQ for Hotels Hoof Hunter posted a shit load of them, and I just posted Inventura my spelling is wrong but it is listed on the CTG thread page one or two, $25,000 door to door!

Guys,

Going to Cartagena the end of may, and since using freebies courtesy of Avianca, have to fly through BAQ. Need good hotel close to airport if possible, and the cirrent rate of taxi to Ctg. Or if anyone knows a good cabbie.

Thanks in advance.

Hoof Hunter

04-10-06, 12:32

Guys,

Going to Cartagena the end of may, and since using freebies courtesy of Avianca, have to fly through BAQ. Need good hotel close to airport if possible, and the cirrent rate of taxi to Ctg. Or if anyone knows a good cabbie.

Thanks in advance.

No good hotels near the airport. Best bet, make a reservation at the Hotel American Golf, Hotel Royal or Hotel Majestik for approx. $50/night. Or if you prefer to spend more bucks ($80-100USD), there's Barranquilla Plaza or Hotel Dann Carlton. Do a search on this thread for the info. There are several new hotels that have opened within the past few months going for approx. COP90.000 in the Prado area.

Invertours does not come to the BAQ airport, nor is there a stand there. You will need to catch a cab into BAQ, and they will pick you up from wherever (hotel, house) you are and deliver to the door of your CTG location for COP25.000 (approx. $12USD - 75-90 minute ride). Last van to CTG leaves BAQ at 6:00 pm.

From CTG, if you need to go to the BAQ airport, they will charge you COP35.000. Basically, same set-up as going, but once in BAQ, an Invertours taxi will meet the van upon entrance into BAQ, and take you the airport. Again, just do a search on this thread for the details. You will need to make reservations.

Latina Passion

04-13-06, 04:32

You sure about no BAQ Airport pickup? I know for a fact that they will pick you up from CTG Airport, I know that is an exit point to BAQ, but for a few extra pesos still no way?

Hoof Hunter

04-13-06, 05:25

You sure about no BAQ Airport pickup? I know for a fact that they will pick you up from CTG Airport, I know that is an exit point to BAQ, but for a few extra pesos still no way?

Pretty sure. Asked about it several times.

If you're expecting the COP25.000 (approx. $11USD) from BAQ airport to CTG, they don't offer that service at all. It is not on the way to CTG. In fact, it's completely out of the way. You can probably arrange for them to have a cab waiting for you at the airport, or grab one of the official cabs at the airport, to take you to their office (at airport rate - approx. COP18.000) until the next van is headed to CTG. Then you can take the shared van down to CTG. Will cost you about 1 hour in wait time, but save you over COP100.000 (or approx $43USD). That's money that can be spent on pussy.

If you want your own private cab to CTG from BAQ (including the airport) by Invertours, it can be arranged, but it will cost you COP150.000 (approx. $65USD).

From CTG airport to BAQ, no problem. They will stop for you. It's on the way out of CTG. Same COP25.000.

Final van from one city to the other city leaves at 6:00pm.

Bubba35

04-15-06, 20:32

Thanks for the help guys. I did go through the threads and found the info. Looks like I'm gonna take a cab straight from BAQ to CTG just in the intersest of getting the vacation started. Will come back to BAQ a day early and spend the night at the American Golf. Once again, thanks for the legwork and sharing.

Tom 33

04-18-06, 12:33

I'm not sure where the airport is. The bus station is in south BAQ. Buses run every hour to CTG for around US$3. And those buses are very luxurious. I much prefer the bus to Invertours. The bus will actually cost more than Invertours because of the taxi fares on either end.

Surfer

04-18-06, 14:08

so it is a bit further from airport to Cartagena. You almost always pay some premium for the convenience of airport pickup so what is the big deal?.

Jelly Donut

04-18-06, 19:53

I picked up a shared cab from BAQ to CTG in January. On the plus side I think it was pretty cheap. I need to pay an airport cab to take me to the place where the shared cabs depart, so that added to the cost. Also, the driver drove pretty fast once we were on the main route. I was thinking the bus would not be such a bad option as we drove down the poorly lit turnpike at a good clip, passing the shadows of people and animals on the side of the road. The driver knew the road well, somehow knew to slow down for the barely seen potholes and patrols.

Another good point with taxis is you can chat with the taxista, who almost invariably is the mongering expert for either BAQ or CTG or both. Some Spanish is required, but not too much.

A negative for me was sharing the ride. It's not a big negative, but picking up an additional three riders can add time to the mix. Once I landed in BAQ I was ready for the traveling to be over and the mongering to commence. Picking up the three extra folks required some time in BAQ negotiating around pre-carnival parades and such. At that moment, I was ready to bail out on the shared taxi idea.

Hoof Hunter

09-20-06, 03:14

If you have any friends down there that you hadn't spoken to in a while, you might want to touch bases with them. Several neighborhoods in the northern part of BAQ (approx. calle 80-84, Carrera 30s) were damaged when a twister swept through on Fri. 9/15. This is a very rare thing in Barranquilla, according to a couple of my 30+ year old friends there. Neither could remember a tornado hitting there before.

I haven't kept up with the official record, but I believe one person died, and several were injured. Several houses and schools had damaged roofs. Utilities (power, water, etc) were lost for a while. One of my friends in Ciudad Jardin got her power back on Sunday, with her house suffering some roof damage. Some Dia del Amor y Amistad they had.

Another friend of mine who works near Villa Country in the Prado area had no idea what occurred while it occurred, until she was out with her friend delivering friendship gifts for her company.

Anyway, it sounds like all is pretty much back to normal, aside from the areas that suffered damage. I'm sure that you can go to www.elheraldo.com.co and do a search to find more info.

Just figured I'd pass it along to the board.

Master Yoda

09-29-06, 21:02

Just out of curiosity how do the girls in BAQ measure up to the ones in CTG and Cali?

Tom 33

09-29-06, 22:25

Just out of curiosity how do the girls in BAQ measure up to the ones in CTG and Cali?

Quite well.

Hoof Hunter

09-30-06, 00:38

Just out of curiosity how do the girls in BAQ measure up to the ones in CTG and Cali?

Depends on what you're measuring. Be more specific in what you're looking for and I can assist with more detail. Here's my opinion by ranking.

- Normal, more-grounded girls on a whole
1. BAQ
2. Cali
3. CTG

- Normal P4P
1. Cali
2. CTG
3. BAQ

- Physical Looks
1. Cali
2. BAQ
3. CTG

- English-speakers and point-and-click P4P
1. CTG
2. Cali
3. BAQ

Master Yoda

09-30-06, 13:21

Depends on what you're measuring. Be more specific in what you're looking for and I can assist with more detail. Here's my opinion by ranking.

- Normal, more-grounded girls on a whole
1. BAQ
2. Cali
3. CTG

- Normal P4P
1. Cali
2. CTG
3. BAQ

- Physical Looks
1. Cali
2. BAQ
3. CTG

- English-speakers and point-and-click P4P
1. CTG
2. Cali
3. BAQHey HH,

I am more interested in the physical looks of the ladies as well as the friendlness and the ease of getting the panties off (non-pros of course)

I am attracted to that whole sofie vergara look. I dont like my chicks too dark.

Why do you think calenas are better in physical looks than barranquilleras?

Enigma84

09-30-06, 18:46

Enigma84

09-30-06, 21:14

What the fuck? Where did my message go?

I was quoting you to say that Calenas apparently have bigger breasts than Barranquilleras. and they are lighter skinned too.

Hoof Hunter

09-30-06, 22:11

Hey HH,

I am more interested in the physical looks of the ladies as well as the friendlness and the ease of getting the panties off (non-pros of course)

I am attracted to that whole sofie vergara look. I dont like my chicks too dark.

Why do you think calenas are better in physical looks than barranquilleras?

Sofia Vergara is 100% Barranquillera. So is Shakira. So are the past and current Miss Colombia, Barranquilleras. Yeah, 2 years and running. This is not the typically look in Barranquilla, but it does exist there. Barranquilleras hold their own in looks with any city in Colombia. One of my ex-novias resembled Salma Hayek in the face and stature, but with Sofia V curves. It was fun while it lasted.

If you don't speak Spanish, stick to the pros. Non-pros will play you for everything from taxi fare, meals, drinks, etc, without you ever getting the ass. In Colombia, you must speak Spanish to get deeper than the surface.

I know a few ladies there, just friends, that physically (looks, body) could rival chicas in any city. University-educated, gainfully-employed, drama-free, down-to-earth chicas, in their mid-20s without kids, who know how to have a great time. We all go out together, they limit any spending on my part, esp. since I'm the guest. If I were to try for the panties, it would be a much more serious proposition involved. But it's more than possible.

Be that as it may, in the past when I met chicas online, or just a chica in passing who came to meet me when I returned to BAQ, I'm like 80% in getting in the panties. 50% of those were willing to give me the ass, literally. Seriously. No money involved, just closet freaks. I don't do online sites anymore, but it's not too difficult if you speak Spanish. I can't speak for anybody else, but that's been my experience. For that reason, I've rarely needed to monger in BAQ.

Cali is reknown as the spot for the most naturally beautiful of Colombianas, white, black, mixed, whatever. You walk the streets during the day, and will see some truly amazing-looking ladies. I would eat lunch on balcony and watch women headed to lunch or wherever and just be absolutely stunned by some. At night to watch these chicas dance salsa was ridiculous. My experiences in Cali are not as extensive as other cities. I just saw what I saw when I was there a couple of times.

Medellin gets it rep for hot chicas because whiter, or lighter, skinned chicas are in abundance there. There are plenty of beautiful ladies there. There's also a lot of silicone and surgery patients. Then there's the attitude and potential scam artists. It's just part of the culture there. Not my words, but any Colombian will tell you the same. LOL!!!

That being said, your preference might be better suited for Medellin, Bogota, Manizales, Pereira, Armenia, and Bucaramanga, moreso than Barranquilla or the coast.

Just my thoughts.

Master Yoda

09-30-06, 22:46

Hey thanks Hoofhunter, that was a brilliant read. Just a quick question? Whats the "typical" look in BAQ?

Hoof Hunter

10-01-06, 20:24

Hey thanks Hoofhunter, that was a brilliant read. Just a quick question? Whats the "typical" look in BAQ?

I'm not even sure how to describe it accurately. There are many shades in BAQ. White chicks are not plentiful there. Morenas are more normal and, I guess, typical.

Tom 33

10-02-06, 01:09

I'm not even sure how to describe it accurately. There are many shades in BAQ. White chicks are not plentiful there. Morenas are more normal and, I guess, typical.

I certainly don't want to seem to contradict you because you know BAQ much better than I ever will. But during my 4 days there last fall, I was surprised at all the blancas. Of course I did spend most of my time in north BAQ and the Buena Vista Mall. It seemed like there were a higher percentage of morenas in CTG.

Hoof Hunter

10-02-06, 01:52

I certainly don't want to seem to contradict you because you know BAQ much better than I ever will. But during my 4 days there last fall, I was surprised at all the blancas. Of course I did spend most of my time in north BAQ and the Buena Vista Mall. It seemed like there were a higher percentage of morenas in CTG.

LOL!!! No contradiction at all. That is where you will find the majority of them. Think of the northern areas sort of like the Castillo Grande/Bocagrande areas of CTG. Not very representative of CTG, would you say?

Once you venture out of those neighborhoods, you see the rest of each city and the typical look.

Master Yoda

10-02-06, 18:22

Ok my spanish is rusty so what the heck is a "morena" and a "blanca"? I am truly confused.

Tom 33

10-02-06, 21:57

Ok my spanish is rusty so what the heck is a "morena" and a "blanca"? I am truly confused.

Blanca = white

Morena = black

Master Yoda

10-03-06, 09:13

Master Yoda

10-03-06, 14:54

I could have sworn I posted something but I will post it again. So basically the northern area of BAQ must be the richer side since most of the blancas seem to be from there. I just like that tanned skin and jet black hair. My buddy went to Medellin and Cali and said the non-pros are just too hard and it's not worth it unless you live there. But he says the people in BAQ and CTG are bags more friendly and you could get the panties off alot quicker (he says 3 dates max) he also says they are better lover and cook a mean dish for their boyfriends and husbands.

I would love to have multiple girlsfriends the hard part is not letting one know about the other (scary) esp knowing that latina temperment.

El Austriaco

10-03-06, 18:43

Well I'm trying to aim for the areas in BAQ with the most blancas or the chicks with the light skin and jet. black hair, which seems to be the North. i am assuming this area is rich and upper class. Hoofhunter suggested MED but a buddy of mine went there recently and said the Paisas ae no where near as friendly as the costenas of BAQ.
A while ago, I posted my impressions on the Barranquilleras:

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=414362&postcount=438

To read the other parts of my report (three parts in total), they are in Reports of Distinction.

In BAQ, yes, the Norte area is the good part of town. Unless you know what you are doing, you shouldn't really be hanging anywhere else.

You mentioned that your Spanish is rusty? Good luck in Barranquilla, you will need it. Better brush up on your Spanish fast; otherwise, non-pros might just prove to be very elusive. IMHO, Barranquilla is a great hunting ground, but significantly less so for the Spanish-impaired.

EA

Enigma84

10-04-06, 11:29

Hoof Hunter

10-05-06, 00:22

BAQ definately sounds like a good move for non-pros its just I have very little skills with women. Over here I am the worst with women. I have no skills here so how am I going to pullit off in BAQ,colombia or anywhere else in Colombia?

Also I am younger then most people here (23yrs) and I understand barranquilleras love older men more than younger dudes.

As stated, BAQ is great for non-pros, but only if you speak at least decent Spanish. Less than that, head elsewhere. Cartagena (CTG) is much easier to navigate without much Spanish. You can try to hit on the chicas who work in the stores and restaurants in the old city. No luck needed, just persistence. Bogota is easier to naviagte with limited Spanish. A lot of people speak some English. Medellin and Cali, much more difficult.

A little tip for you, your age is a great advantage. Barranquilleras don't LOVE older men more than younger dudes. As with many Colombianas, as desperation sets in, they just tolerate them more for the financial stability aspect. No need to believe me, just ask them. I usually do, I'm not old, but not as young as you either, and I get honest answers to my questions along those lines.

Or, go to a normal disco yourself for 20-somethings in any city, where normal people go out. You will rarely see 20-something year old Colombianas with significantly older dudes, Colombian or gringo. If you look halfway decent, have a little game, and speak decent Spanish, you'll be a chick magnet in whatever city in Colombia.

There's a really cool 20+ yo monger here on the board, that abuses his youth angle. I've hung with him several times before. He has a great time with the chicas, rarely pays (putas included), they usually fall for him. It helps tremendously that he learned Spanish.

Suerte

Enigma84

10-20-06, 23:09

Blanca = white

Morena = blackNo. Morena means brunette or black hair. not black.

Negro is black

Frank Black

10-21-06, 07:37

I will be in BQ at the end of November for 3 weeks. I will probably spend 2 weeks in BQ and then spend the last week in CTG.

Can anyone recommend somewhere to stay in BQ that is quest friendly.

If possible, I'd like to keep it around the $100 per night range.

Also, is anyone familiar with Hotel Prado, Hotel Versalles, and Hotel Royal? If so what info can you give me about those places? Do you recommend them as a place to stay?

Tom 33

10-23-06, 01:07

No. Morena means brunette or black hair. not black.

Negro is black

No. Morena in the context of the discussion had nothing to do with hair. Black girls in Colombia are called morenas, not negras.

Jon32

11-09-06, 11:58

Deleted my original post because I thought it was an ignorant question and didn't do enough research, but then found that there is some surfing in Barranquilla?

I am debating between Medallin and Baranquilla to move to Co. Was orginally Caregtegana but after some personals searching, the women there don't seem like my type (negra). I am basically attracted to your typical columbian (black hair, dark skin, very latin looking).

Secondly, the 'beach community'/surfing area I live in now is very relaxed and laid back. Houses on the beach (as opposed to apt. bldgs), and I know all my neighbors. I can walk out on the beach any day, any time as long as it's sunny and see girls in g-strings. Not hard to strike up a conversation. Is there a similar "vibe" in cartegana, and do many girls hang out on the beach? If so, what is the name of the urbanizacion so I can do some basic apartment searching. I'm guessing to live on the beach is the most expensive. I want to live in the most expensive area, so what is the name of that area (if they differ).

I am not a "city" type of guy, and don't know how I can deal without the beach (if I move to Medallin), but if the beach community is basically non-existent in B anyway...

Also, I hear the girls in M are just jaw dropping compared to anywhere else...

Tom 33

11-09-06, 12:07

There is no beach in BAQ. Do you like surfing on rivers? BAQ is nice(el norte), but it may not be what you want.

The girls in all of Colombia are smoking. This talk about which city has the hottest girls is nuts. They all do. I prefer Paisas(Medellin), but would not make a choice based on the girls.

You don't find a lot of dark skin in MDE.

Jon32

11-09-06, 12:48

Beh, turned out to be ignorant anyway... thanks for the reply...

Ricker

11-09-06, 15:41

... I am debating between Medallin and Baranquilla to move to Co. Was orginally Caregtegana but after some personals searching ....

Jon, that's the greatest spelling of Cartagena I've ever seen! :)

Listen to Tom 33'ss advice, picking a place to live based on OTHER guys opinion's of women is nuts.

Sounds like where you live now is nice ... prob not going to find your little "beachy" community like that in Colombia .... it's not Malibu Beach.

Good luck.

Surfer

11-09-06, 17:28

there is surfing about 15 minutes outside Barranquilla to the West at Puerto Colombia (there is a pier and several beach breaks). Go to wannasurf.com then hit Colombia folder. There is also a website run by a surfshop in Barranquilla, iguanamar.com

There is also occasionally surf in Cartagena, but it is even less consistent than Barranquilla area (which is not consistent either). Surf in Atlantic Colombia is very hit and miss and even when good is a foot or two overhead at best. If you want surf and great chicas I suggest you go to Peru. Ecuador also, although the mongering scene is not nearly as good as in Peru.

Mahku

12-16-06, 19:05

I also went to that casa on Cra 49. They wanted 145,000, which is quite a step up from the 100,000 that´s stated in the Barranquilla lists. The quality of chicas was very mediocre and I didn´t like the general vibe of the place. So I declined. I paid the same price at Loutron in Medellin in January. This place is no Loutron.

I should also mention that the casa at Cra. 48 # 72-93 (also mentioned in the Barranquilla lists) was closed and had a for sale sign when I checked it a few days ago.

La Quinta disco has apparently been closed. There was something about complaints from people in the neighborhood about noise and trouble.

I´m staying at Barranquilla Plaza, which has been girl friendly in a heavy security sort of way. I´ll be here another 5 days or so and post more, though I´ve mainly been seeing internet girls and not much else.

*****EDIT on Dec. 17******

I was passing by La Quinta last night (a Saturday night) and it was open with a long line of people out front. The girl I was with was surprised and repeated what others had said about the place being closed by neighborhood complaints. So I don´t know if this was just a one time deal or if the place has a new lease on life.

Sun Devil

12-27-06, 12:37

Does anybody know when the main festivities of carnival occur in Februrary 2007? I know that there is supposed to be a parade or two towards the end of the month.

I am trying to figure this out before I buy my plane ticktet to CTG. I supposed it is quite feasible to get public transportation from CTG to BAQ.

Thanks in advance.

Hunter

12-27-06, 14:04

Don´t know the dates for the Carnival in Baq.

BUT it easy to get from Ctg to Baq and vica versa, there are plenty of taxis or the bus, if you go by bus take the express service, not very expensine, much faster than the standard bus and much more comfortable.

El Austriaco

12-27-06, 20:17

Does anybody know when the main festivities of carnival occur in Februrary 2007? I know that there is supposed to be a parade or two towards the end of the month.
Apparently, it's from February 17 through 20, though there are festivities throughout the months of January and February: http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org/previo/programacion.html

I am trying to figure this out before I buy my plane ticktet to CTG. I supposed it is quite feasible to get public transportation from CTG to BAQ.
Very easy by shared van service, as reported here on this board. About 10 bucks each way. Any hotel can book it for you.

EA

RioThaiGuy

12-28-06, 09:21

Does anyone know an apartment rental place that would rent for 7-10 days from Feb 10-20 in Barranquilla. Or I guess a second resort a hotel that is guest friendly. What price range should I be looking at thanks for all of your help have been to Rio and Thailand, never to Colombia.

Apparently, it's from February 17 through 20, though there are festivities throughout the months of January and February: http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.org/previo/programacion.html

Very easy by shared van service, as reported here on this board. About 10 bucks each way. Any hotel can book it for you.

EA

Winner71

12-29-06, 05:32

Peter Solano

12-31-06, 00:14

Some anwers:

La Quinta has been closed for well over 18 months. Maybe there was just some sort of party going on in the building where it used to be.

Lodging at an apartment for 10 days during Carnivales may be kind of hard to find. Best way to find an apartment in Barranquilla is going street to street (obvioulsy you'll need a local.. who knows what areas are nicer), looking for signs. If you get there before say the 10th you may find what you are looking for. Outside of that, I've been in Barranquilla for Carnivales the last 3 years... finding a hotel is simple... even if you get there on Saturday (day of the start to the big 3 days.) Ok it's not simple... but you will find a place and they do not skyrcket the prices like you would think. Some are a little more expensive than normal, but it's not like double or anything rediculous.

Hope that helps I agree and disagree with you on the following,apartments here, UNLESS you can talk to the owner directly and convince him to rent it out to you,(Some house owners make little apartments cottage type of thing and they rent it out directly, but finding them is pretty time consuming, and doing it the first the of Carnival is nearly impossible) are rented based on a yearly lease.

And to get that, you need a whole bunch of papers and 3 co-signers with steady jobs, certain amount of time at that job, usually more than a year and good bank balance, because if you take off without paying, they are the ones the Real Estate Agency will chase after. So getting people to co-sign the lease with you. IT IS NOT EASY.

Best bet for short rentals , one of those all-furnished , short rental places..

Prices: a normal room at hotel X goes for $88.000 or so at night, for the 4 days of Carnival the same room is sold for $250.000/ night.

At hotel V a room goes for $189.000/ night, for Carnival $500.000/night, so you figure it out if it is DOUBLE or more.

And people are willing to pay that amount, at hotel V, no rooms are available, and they were sold at $500.000/night or US$250/night -+.If someone wants the names of these hotels PM me.

You have to remember, carnival is the HIGHEST season here. more so than Christmas, and room do become scarce, so if you wait until the last minute, ....Good luck.

In your post , you claim, you have been here on the first day of Carnival, and were able to find a hotel easily? I assume you speak Spanish right?

As getting around especially during the first day of Carnival is complicated,and if you don`t know the town, nor speak Spanish, going looking for a room can become quite a task......

Also, Carnival is 4 days, not 3. Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.Peter.

Master Yoda

02-05-07, 23:18

Biffy

02-06-07, 00:19

hmmm..... rio is like maybe 10 times the size and scale of baq.

the choice is out-standing in rio, helpee alone has maybe more chicas than baq can muster in a week.

the size of rio gives you tons of choice, before you venture into the less safe areas. (less safe is relative in rio, as baq or latin america generally).

you can pick up an ok chica for 70-80 reals at numerous bars in rio. price wise not much in it. facilities wise rio wins hands down.

check the numbers of posts for rio versus baq and i wonder if thats an accurate reflection of monger activity for the two destinations - maybe.

if you speak spanish maybe baq gains some points. why not take the bus to ctg - there's more action in that tourist town than baq, although its the larger city.

i haven't spent much time in baq, but given a week or two to play with i know which town i'd head for. (hint: not baq).

ctg versus rio hmmm.... different again... much more touristy, more laid back.

the only way to know is to go....

Hoof Hunter

02-06-07, 02:51

i. economical/cheaper - BAQ
ii. girlfriend hotels/apartments - Rio
iii. safety - BAQ
iv nice resturaunts - Rio
v. decent weather - Rio
vi. nice beaches - Rio
vii. very good p4p scene - Rio (world-class)
viii. very good non-pro scene - Even, depends on language skills
ix. humble attitude of women - i.e. lack of stuck up chicas - See previous
x. Percentage of beautiful women & sexiness - Rio

Just go to Rio. BAQ is NOT for everybody. Regardless, I love the place.

I am alittle torn between going to BAQ and RIO. Which place would be best for:

i. economical/cheaper
ii. girlfriend hotels/apartments
iii. safety
iv nice resturaunts
v. decent weather
vi. nice beaches
vii. very good p4p scene
viii. very good non-pro scene
ix. humble attitude of women - i.e. lack of stuck up chicas
x. Percentage of beautiful women & sexiness

cheers

Master Yoda

02-06-07, 11:49

Just go to Rio. BAQ is NOT for everybody. Regardless, I love the place. More than Rio?

Hoof Hunter

02-06-07, 14:27

More than Rio?

Rio has many plusses, more than BAQ, as identified earlier. I've become fond of BAQ as I have many friends who live there. Therefore, I don't do the tourist deal there. My perspective is different than most.

BAQ's not somewhere you would go on vacation, UNLESS you know people there, or were going for Carnaval. Sun-Thurs, there's NOTHING to do in BAQ, as most bars/discos are closed, and people are either working or in school. It's gets boring very quickly, as trips to Buena Vista and the other malls mount up, due to the need for the A/C factor. Yeah, there's museums, but......yeah right. The better beaches are in other cities, Santa Marta (1 hour to the north) and Cartagena (1.5 hours to the south). In contrast to Rio, where there's never enough time to do everything even though everything is right there.

Women-wise, Rio is a world-class location. The pro action is in another stratosphere. The raw, exotic beauty as well as the porn star experience where there aren't many limits combined with the potential for the GFE as well is one of the reasons why it remains a world class monger destination. Your experience will depend on your ability to convey yourself and cut through the bullshit in Portuguese. Yes, you can more easily navigate Rio using English only, but I wouldn't rely on it. Non-pros can also be had, but even that depends on how you plan your trip, aptitude in Portuguese, where you try to meet them, etc. I hear that they're pretty jaded of foreigners, knowing why they are in Rio.

A choice between Rio and BAQ is a no-brainer. BAQ only works well when you know people there, esp. since the p4p scene is pretty small and the party scene is limited to weekends. Rio works whenever you want it, and however you'd like it. None of this is a knock on BAQ. Rio is a lot to compete with for ANY city.

Master Yoda

02-06-07, 16:33

Rio has many plusses, more than BAQ, as identified earlier. I've become fond of BAQ as I have many friends who live there. Therefore, I don't do the tourist deal there. My perspective is different than most.

BAQ's not somewhere you would go on vacation, UNLESS you know people there, or were going for Carnaval. Sun-Thurs, there's NOTHING to do in BAQ, as most bars/discos are closed, and people are either working or in school. It's gets boring very quickly, as trips to Buena Vista and the other malls mount up, due to the need for the A/C factor. Yeah, there's museums, but......yeah right. The better beaches are in other cities, Santa Marta (1 hour to the north) and Cartagena (1.5 hours to the south). In contrast to Rio, where there's never enough time to do everything even though everything is right there.

Women-wise, Rio is a world-class location. The pro action is in another stratosphere. The raw, exotic beauty as well as the porn star experience where there aren't many limits combined with the potential for the GFE as well is one of the reasons why it remains a world class monger destination. Your experience will depend on your ability to convey yourself and cut through the bullshit in Portuguese. Yes, you can more easily navigate Rio using English only, but I wouldn't rely on it. Non-pros can also be had, but even that depends on how you plan your trip, aptitude in Portuguese, where you try to meet them, etc. I hear that they're pretty jaded of foreigners, knowing why they are in Rio.

A choice between Rio and BAQ is a no-brainer. BAQ only works well when you know people there, esp. since the p4p scene is pretty small and the party scene is limited to weekends. Rio works whenever you want it, and however you'd like it. None of this is a knock on BAQ. Rio is a lot to compete with for ANY city.

thanks buddy :)

Biffy

02-07-07, 02:38

If you're interested in p4p then for god's sake go to RIO.

Don't think twice about BAQ, its not even the best p4p destination in Colombia. RIO rocks thats the truth. Like thousands of p4p options. Its hugely better than BAQ. Period. Like the man said, unless you've got family or connections in BAQ and prefer Spanish over Portuguese then go to RIO. Even then, make an excuse go to RIO and see the family via Webcam or something.... The answer is RIO, RIO, and RIO.

Master Yoda

02-07-07, 19:30

Hey biffy,

Thanks for the info buddy :) I understand that now. it's just people keep going on and on about how beautiful the women are in BAQ compared to Rio thats why I was asking. and how good the non-pros were. But I guess BAQ is only good if you speak and live there/ know people down there.

also BAQ doesnt sound realistic place for vacation if all one is going to be doing is chase pussy all day. nothing to do from sun-thurs? that means a guy is going to sit in his hotel the whole fucking day until friday comes. meanwhile rio has the beaches and all that. Rio sounds good. just need to get a pimsleur for Portguese instead of spanish.

Winner71

02-08-07, 05:56

hey peter,

how do you like metrotel? when i left barranquilla in december i basically saw them everyday in buena vista trying to get new customers. if i recall the brosure said they go up to 2000kbps download, maybe it wasnt that high. i tested it and it wasnt even close in the mall, but it wasnt horrible either. in the end i decided, if i were to do it all again, id still go with teledinamica but i just cant remember why. for testing i use vonage's link. but really you can just google "bandwidth speed test" and a zillion possiblities show up. i've used various ones just to compare with the vonage link i always use to test it and they are all fine. just an idea,, but if people come to you looking for apartments... it was a real pain going through an agency for a gringo. not necesarilly, because of what they wanted... more because the slow nature in which they do things and the changing every day of the terms. finally, i just wnet to the apartment i liked the most and said look... this agency is a real pain in the arse. i want to live here. you are more than welcome to pay them whatever referall fee you want, but i refuse to deal with them. if you want me to live here, heres the deal... yada yada yada. no contracts, no deposits... nada. i moved in the same day. the agency was pissed, even though the owner did pay them the referal fee. in the end, that's the way to go in my opinion, even though it may be easier said than done.

also i suggest the following for anyone young or maybe even up to say 35 or possibly 40 if they are active... is a pensionado close to a university. i lived closed to autonoma and there were signs all over the place for pensionados... especially right about now, after school has started back up and they find that they have no one to rent the place to. i went by quite a few places just to check them out, and inquired into living at them. i told them where i lived and just wanted to know if they would rent to me even though i am not a student. pretty much everyone of them said yes.. in a heartbeat... and the prices they told me were about 30-40% of what i paid... though most were unfurnished. but still.. that's a good deal. it's just my suggestion... any thing you can do to get around using an agency is absolutely what you want to do.

thanks for your observations, i would not call myself top notch. simply an honest guy who lives up to his words, and does what he says he is going to do.

and especially never leads anyone into a dark alley for many reasons, 1) that is not the way i was brought up.

2) i don`t need to , as i am fortunate enough to make a pretty good living, and 3) to me is more important a good referral like frank`s and many others i have gotten over the 10 years i have been doing this as side business,(as i also have my regular job and do pretty well.) then whatever money i could get in a dishonest way.

4) i never bullshit anyone, i don`t need to and it simply is not my style.

and if i ever read a bad review about my services, that person is going to really have to prove to me , he really knows me and has used my services, there are just too many envious bullshitting losers out there.

about the internet, nothing is etched in stone, if frank is not happy, i will be more than happy to go shop for options with him.

i have metrotel, not the greatest, but it performs up to par. i have 512kbps, and according to www,speedtest.net, that is what i get downloading and a little lower uploading.

if you have other means of testing it, i would love to hear it.peter.

Laredo

02-10-07, 17:38

Here enjoying the carnival

Last night, `Guacharna´, the pre-carnival parade was really great.

Laredo

02-11-07, 22:07

Cerveza Aguila girls showing their talent for Carnival.

They are incredibly sexy.

Here some pics.

Laredo

02-11-07, 22:09

More Aguila girls.

Master Yoda

02-15-07, 18:10

Oh man, those aguila girls are just sweeeeet.

I need to get the fuck down to BAQ fast.

Maybe I should just retire there and leave this fucked up country.

Are those girls really barranquilleras?

I wonder how men can even keep themselves together when seeing such hot pussy.

Laredo

02-16-07, 05:17

Any idea how can I post video clips?

=======================================

Hi Laredo,

You can email them to me and I can post them for you.

internationalsexguide@gmail.com

Thanks,

Jackson

Master Yoda

02-16-07, 11:48

That would be cool to see videos.

WARNING: Nothing too sexy or I will have to reach for my lube again LOL :)

Incaroca

02-27-07, 18:21

Hi!!

Next month I will travel to Barranquilla to visit my chica (well, to know them after chatting some time :) ). She says that lives in the "Norte" of the city....she says that its a good quarter.....anybody knows any good hotel in there. I dont want something luxous, only decent and correct and chica freindly.
I'm from Spain, so It wont be a problem to talk and chase with success!!

Thanks all....

Sun Devil

02-28-07, 22:54

Here are pictures of Colombian women who participated in carnival last week. I tried my best to zoom in on them but I was on the top row of the stand:

Sun Devil

02-28-07, 22:59

Here are more pictures of Colombian women:

Sun Devil

02-28-07, 23:03

Final set of pictures of carnival:

Master Yoda

03-01-07, 01:26

Those women in the pics look SCRUMPTIOUS. Very Very hot chicas

Nice Photography there Sun Devil.

Those Costena women are proving special everyday.

El Austriaco

03-01-07, 05:43

I am alittle torn between going to BAQ and RIO. Which place would be best for:

i. economical/cheaper
ii. girlfriend hotels/apartments
iii. safety
iv nice resturaunts
v. decent weather
vi. nice beaches
vii. very good p4p scene
viii. very good non-pro scene
ix. humble attitude of women - i.e. lack of stuck up chicas
x. Percentage of beautiful women & sexiness

cheers
I have been to BAQ once (for a couple of weeks or so) and to Rio four times, for a total of 8 months or so, both in the city and in the countryside of Rio State, so I thought I'd chip in my two cents. So here's my analysis based on your factors:

i. Economical/Cheaper

The dollar has dropped quite a bit compared to the Brazilian Real (from 3.20 back in 2002 all the way to 2.10 now after hitting 2.80 back in 2004, 2.50 in 2005, and 2.20 in 2006. As a result of that, and combined with increasing prices in the tourist segment, Rio has gotten approx. 60% more expensive between 2004 and 2006 (the last time I was there). And the same time, the dollar has dropped significantly compared to the Colombian Peso (COP), too: seems like the dollar is not doing too fine anywhere these days.

Hotels:
On the low end of the range, you should be able to find something clean and conveniently located in the USD 50.00 range in BAQ in a safe area (Norte); in Rio, we are talking more about the range of USD 65.00 to 80.00 now (in Copacabana). Of course, on the upper end, the sky is the limit. In both cases, it is problematic trying to save a lot of money on hotels because (much) cheaper options are usually located in areas that are not exactly recommendable or far from the action.

Food:
With some local knowledge and language skills, you should be able to live quite cheaply in terms of food expenses in both places. Probably easier in BAQ, because BAQ is simply not a touristy place, while certain areas in Rio where tourists congregate are priced accordingly (Ipanema and, especially, Copacabana).

P4P Costs:
Rio can be much more expensive and much cheaper than BAQ in terms of P4P, simply because Rio has much much more options, from dirt cheap down-and-dirty brothels where you can fuck girls for USD 10.00 or less to high-class escorts charging hundreds of dollars (or tons of not-so-high class ripoff artists charging you hundreds of dollars, too). It all depends on your mongering style, man.

Overall assessment: for safety reasons, you can't just do it really really cheap in either city. Roughly even in terms of costs.

ii. Girlfriend Hotels/Apartments

Girlfriendliness shouldn't be a problem in apartments, anyway. In hotels, the hotel I stayed at in BAQ did allow girls for an extra fee (like USD 10.00 a night, just like my hotel in Rio, which charges me approx. USD 6.00 for an extra occupant. Tons of companion-friendly hotels as well as love motels in either city. Even.

iii. Safety

Both cities have the good, the bad, the ugly... and the extremely violent. The good area in BAQ is Norte, and I don't really see any reason to stay anywhere else. If you have never been to Rio and do not speak any Portuguese, stay in Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, or Copacabana (in that order of preference), just like 95% of all other tourists, and nowhere else. Heed that advice and you're most likely to have a great time in either city. Do something stupid (like entering areas you shouldn't, or getting involved in drugs) and you can get yourself robbed, maimed, or killed in both cities. Easily. Personally, I don't think that either city is exactly recommendable for inexperienced or first-time South America travelers, BAQ even more so than Rio. No reason to get paranoid, but special safety precautions apply. Even.

iv Nice Restauraunts

Rio is a major city with approx. 10 million people, BAQ is much smaller, but not exactly small at 3 million. Overall, I would say that Rio has a number of truly world-class restaurants, while BAQ has something typical befitting it's size. Probably gotta give it to Rio in that respect.

v. Decent Weather

Summers in Rio can be swelteringly hot and humid, but compared to BAQ pretty much year around, they seem pleasant. I honestly think that Barranquilla must have among the shittiest climates anywhere in the world. I am not kidding. Give it to Rio.

vi. Nice Beaches

The beaches are relatively far from the city of BAQ and nothing to write home about. Compare that with Rio where the whole city basically lives on the beach, and you will see a big difference. Much nicer. Big edge for Rio.

vii. Very Good P4P Scene

Rio, Rio, Rio, Rio. The BAQ P4P scene exists, but isn't even in the same solar system as Rio. Hell, not even in the same galaxy. Rio by a mile.

viii. Very Good Non-Pro Scene

Actually, I prefer BAQ in that respect, although Rio is close, but maybe only since I speak fluent Portuguese. No Portuguese, forget about it. At the same time, if you don't understand and speak Spanish, your chances will greatly decrease in BAQ, too. Personally, I have had lots of fun with non-pros in BAQ. Slight edge for Barranquilla.

ix. Humble Attitude of Women - i.e. Lack of Stuck up Chicas

I have found the barranquilleras to be very approachable, flirtateous, and easygoing, and that's why I would rate BAQ as possibly the best place in the world for non-pros. They see so few gringos that you are still a novelty, so make it work in your favor. In Rio? Rio receives millions of foreign tourists every year and is a major site for congresses, conferences, trade shows. They have seen guys like you a million times. In terms of attitude of women, I also gotta give the edge to Barranquilla. Been to about 50 countries in the world, and I would be hard-pressed to find people as friendly and open-minded as the costeños. And that includes the costeñas, too, of course. Slight edge for Barranquilla.

x. Percentage of Beautiful Women & Sexiness

Both places are simply fantastic, maybe with a slight edge for Barranquilla, IMHO. But places feature a great racial mix, and you will see bodies you just can't believe. The percentage of beautiful women is the highest I have seen anywhere with the possible exception of Caracas. Either way, in that respect, both places deserve to be thoroughly explored. You'll have an eye-opening experience either way. Roughly even.

Well, here you have it. At the beginning of 2006, I wrote a detailed comparison Rio vs. Cartagena. Check it out, many of the things I say there pertain to Barranquilla, too:

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=422385&postcount=25

Once additional thing that I would like to point out in respect of this report is that, while Cartagena has little things to do compared with possible activities in Rio, Barranquilla has practically none. Nada, zero, zilch. And as I mentioned above, Barranquilla weather is definitely worse than anywhere (including Cartagena), and beaches are also farther out than in CTG, too. I can also confirm what others have said on this board: in BAQ, there is little to do during the day and throughout the week. Thursday to Saturday evenings are a different matter, though, with tons of people out and about partying. Rio is a party 365 days a year.

Hope this helps,

EA

Master Yoda

03-01-07, 11:19

El Austriaco thanks for the comparison :).

Master Yoda

03-02-07, 04:50

I hope there are more photos like the ones you have Sun Devil. BAQ have less photos but I think its because not many gringos want to venture there.

I particularly would like to see a photo of a BAQ chica getting fucked by one of our members. Sorry guys I just love them X-rated photos. But I do realise the P4P scene sucks.

El Austriaco

03-02-07, 20:26

But I do realise the P4P scene sucks.
The P4P scene only sucks when compared to Rio, but then again, with the possible exception of Bangkok, every place sucks compared to Rio. It is just that the P4P scene in Barranquilla:

1) Seems to be underexplored, especially by foreign mongers posting on this board,
2) While there must be lots of more P4P options in BAQ, many of them are probably located in areas that are NOT safe for foreigners to tread, especially those not familar with Colombia and without any proficiency in Spanish.
3) BAQ is off the beaten track and not touristy at all, so there is no well-developed gringo P4P, like in Cartagena, two hours away, or Medellin.

But I tell you what: off the P4P joints I have personally been to in BAQ, I wish, just wish I had those options where I live (Mexico): in terms of looks of girls, friendliness, prices, everything, the whole package. And it sure beats the hell out of sex prision, you can bet on that!

EA

Hoof Hunter

03-02-07, 22:27

Master Yoda

03-02-07, 23:30

The P4P scene only sucks when compared to Rio, but then again, with the possible exception of Bangkok, every place sucks compared to Rio. It is just that the P4P scene in Barranquilla:

1) Seems to be underexplored, especially by foreign mongers posting on this board,
2) While there must be lots of more P4P options in BAQ, many of them are probably located in areas that are NOT safe for foreigners to tread, especially those not familar with Colombia and without any proficiency in Spanish.
3) BAQ is off the beaten track and not touristy at all, so there is no well-developed gringo P4P, like in Cartagena, two hours away, or Medellin.

But I tell you what: off the P4P joints I have personally been to in BAQ, I wish, just wish I had those options where I live (Mexico): in terms of looks of girls, friendliness, prices, everything, the whole package. And it sure beats the hell out of sex prision, you can bet on that!

EAIt definately seems like Rio is P4P heaven. I am not really a Bangkok fan. I just don't like that look that most of the women have. Latinas are different.

The fact that BAQ is underexplored territory and not very tourist probably makes it all the more better for Non-Pro place as opposed to a P4P one.

OH and EA anything is better than "Sex Prison" :)

Master Yoda

03-02-07, 23:41

I got those types of pics, and used to share them online. Now, I only share them with my buddies. Some dudes take liberties with photos on this board. Check the other threads.

Some dudes are literally printing the photos and taking them into places to find the exact girl (This, I witnessed in Santo Domingo a couple of years ago, and the dude was 40+ yo, not a kid.). Some dudes are actually signing into the site and showing the girls their photos, as well as many other girls, on internet sites. Luckily, none of my photos have been victimized in this way, but a few veteran mongers that I trust have been. Just not worth the effort of sharing anymore. It just happened in the Ecuador thread as well.

Some mongers don't give a fuck and still post pics. More power to them. I plan on returning to these stomping grounds. I don't need any issues with the chicas.
Well I wish I could have been your friend HH because I would love to see some more Barranquilleras.

However...

I know exactly where you are coming from and I respect the fact that you don't want to share such photos. When people take such liberties it makes me sick.

There are millions of women to be had, so why go through all the effort just to hunt one down who may not even be all that good to you anyway. Pictures never show you how the person looks like in person anyway.

Looking at pictures of Barranquilleras off a mail order agency or a porn site is not the same as when you see a monger post his. It feels more real. The woman doesn't alway need to be nude or sucking some guys dick. But just to see how the woman generally look like in that country. Because you see a woman as she is. There is no special lighting, No special makeup etc. And the fact that the guy posting the pics actually did screw that woman makes your mouth water for such pussy. This is why I like ISG.

Mahku

03-09-07, 12:08

Was here for a while in December.

Chicas

I wouldn't say the girls here are easy. All were met through Cybercupido and Latin American Cupid. Some girls were only good for a dinner and a peck on the cheek afterwards. Others were good for much more. I didn't pick up anybody cold turkey, since I was mostly kept busy by the non-pros. I wasn't very impressed with the pro scene.

Hotels

Dann Carlton

Only 1 night here. Paid about US$90. Handy location across from Buena Vista Mall, but not so close to much else. Nice pool but the gym was pretty much useless for me. I didn't try to bring a girl back here. Other reports say that they charge an extra fee.

Sorrento

Just a couple of nights here. Cost about $35. Totally guest friendly. No hot water in the shower. Bad reception on TV. Only a very small slit window near the ceiling. It's ok value. But I didn't care much for the neighborhood. It's all busy streets and a bit gritty.

Barranquilla Plaza

Stayed here the longest. It cost from 126,000 pesos to 166,000 depending on the day and the nearness to Christmas. Good pool but another useless gym. The room was fine and had a good view. There's a key locking in room safe. I was often able to use the internet in the business center for free because it was left unattended and logged in. There's a top floor bar and restaurant with great views of the city, good for a date. There's also a lobby bar that's good for a first time meeting with a non-pro. There are several restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance. The neighborhood is pleasant with lots of trees and grass and park areas. Girls were allowed in for free after leaving an ID at the front. Security is very watchful.

Pro scene, casas and girlie bars

I'll get this out of the way first since I didn't care for it much. I went to Lusitania once with Peter Solano and once on my own. Both times the few girls I would have been interested in were already with a guy. When I went on my own I was constantly badgered for tips by the girls, waiters, and doorman. I also went to the casa on Cra 49. But they tried to charge me well over the going rate. The girls were disinterested and not much to look at anyway. Another casa on Cra 48 was closed at the time I was there and had a for sale sign. I had enough non-pro action so after being put off these few times I didn't bother with the pros anymore.

Gym

Since I didn't have a good gym in any of the hotels I joined Bodytech. It's in the Exito Shopping Center on about Calle 89. I paid 80,000 for a 1 week membership. If you want to see more girlies working out shoot for the early evenings on weekdays.

Malls

Buena Vista was the only mall I saw that was a mall as we know it, as in large and enclosed and air conditioned. There's also Country Plaza (walking distance from Barranquilla Plaza) but it's open air. I can understand that in cool Medellin and Bogota but in sultry BAQ it doesn't make much sense. There is a smallish place near El Prado Hotel that didn't seem to have much going for it. Exito, which has the Bodytech gym, is more like a WalMart than a mall. There is a food court there which may have pickup possibilities. In my few unaccompanied forays to these places I didn't manage to pick anyone up. But I think that timing and persistence could pay off.

Cafes

Good places to meet up with a date that doesn't want to come to your hotel. Henry's American Cafe at Calle 80 and Cra 55 may be one of the more likely pickup spots, especially the outdoor seating area. Near there on Cra 55 there are about 4 cafes, with comfortable cushioned seating. Beer Company, at Calle 84 and Cra 55, was another popular meetup spot with one nonpro and her friends. It's an outdoor beer garden kind of place. Several appraising glances from girls here which I couldn't follow up on since I was paired off already. There's another place like it on the same calle at Cra 46, across from Hotel Windsor.

Discos and salsa clubs

The more popular places, like Frog Leggs, were a bit of a pain. Either they were empty/closed (weeknights) or stuffed full and not letting people in. It was hard to find a happy medium. There's another fairly popular disco on the top floor of Country Plaza mall. The girl I met at Beer Company took me to a place about one block down from the beer garden. It's on the second floor of a line of shops but I can't remember the name of it. The music was all salsa, merengue and reggaeton. Another girl took me to a raucous dance place on Calle 40 in the lower numbered carreras. I can't remember the name of it (seems like it was Napoleon or something like that). There are several similar looking places along this street. I'm not sure of the safety issues around there but it seemed ok. This one place was a mass of sweaty, writhing bodies. That was ok since I was accompanied by a nice body to writhe and sweat with.

La Quinta disco was closed because it got to be too noisy for the neighborhood. It did apparently open one night for a special party.

Language

Even after 8 weeks of practice in Argentina, Peru and Colombia I found the communication here labored. The costenas speak really fast. Even after asked to speak a little more despacio they do just that, speak a very little slower. None of the girls I met spoke any English.

As others have said there isn't a lot to do here. There's very little of sightseeing interest and the nearby beaches are mediocre.

The people are very friendly and the girls can be had, usually after some wining and dining. I wouldn't come here for the pro scene though. Cartagena is better if you want to mix normal girls with pros.

Winner71

03-09-07, 15:53

Nice report...

The bar on the 2nd floor on top the line of shops you referred to... I too can't recall the name. My thinking is we are thinking of the same place. Outdoors there are like round tables with I guess you would call them mats or cushions to sit on. Kind of like a couch, but not really as it's a big round thing with a lit up center. Is that the place? Damn I can't remember the name. I only went once... on a weekday so it was dead. I hear it's pretty happening on weekends. It's pretty close to Pkdos, right?

I'm not too fond of Henry's. I guess it's ok, but way too expensive for just a sit down and talk kind of place. If I'm going to pay those prices to drink, I want to dance and get it on. Henry's makes me feel like I'm back in the US. Stayed away as much as possible.

Lusitania sucks. I prefer the strip clubs down en el Murillo. Lindas Chicas, Mellenium 21, Cheeters. I think they are around 21st. Didn't partake much as I have a chica but when I did get a hallpass I would go down there with some Colombian buddies. I much prefer this setting over Lusitania... but it's not for the meek at heart. You will be the only gringo and it will be full of paramilitaries so go at your own risk. Prices are 5k for the room and I've seen people pay anywhere from 15k to 35k pesos for the chica. I think 20-25k is the norm. 35k is for the gringo that doesnt know any better. I actually enjoy watching the shows. The chicas pulling up a volunteer and having sex on stage. Or the chica putting huge chunks of ice in her vagina and then squirting them out. Makes for some great fotos.

La quinta has been closed for 2 years. You just went to a private party that rented out La Quintas old location.

Frogg Leggs... Thursday is the best night for Frogg Leggs... go around 10pm so you get in without waiting in line. Better yet call and have your name put on the list. Frogg Leggs is ok, but once again... it just reminds me of the US type of disco again. I prefer the type you mentioned that was hot and steamy... you were probably down in Murillo... was it pretty big the disco? Did you go to Alcatraz, Maria Mulata etc. I prefer those and calle 82 o 84 over the Frogg Leggs, VC Club, etc type of places.

Honestly the key to getting laid by non-pros in Barranquilla is 1) obvioulsy make them melt for you but it's actually rather simple. Regardless who it is... someone you meet at the mall, internet cafe, on the street... anywhere. Just walk around and talk to people in the day. Have a 5 minute conversation and ask them out for a weekend night. Granted many will say yes and then when the time comes they will cancel so set many dates up for the same night. Then take them out and treat them like a goddess. Give them a goodnight kiss and tell them you really enjoyed the evening and want to see her again. Date# 2... invite her over for lunch one day or invite her for pizza and a DVD(at your place). You need a DVD player at your place, but this works like a charm. I have never not gotten laid by a non-pro Barranquillera on the 2nd date using this approach. They are just as horny as you and if you get to a 3rd date and you still haven't gotten laid... you are moving too slow and she will probably think you are gay. Thus... 1st date... forget about any hoochie coochie. 2nd date... make it back at your place. Unless you have an extended period of time to really get to know someone and take them out over and over you are just rarely going to get laid by a non-pro after a night of dancing and/or drinking. Before I had a girlfriend, it was almost always during the daytime where I would get laid. Whether it was telling them to come over to watch a DVD or telling them to come over during lunchtime between classes and I would cook them lunch. If they come over for the movie, they want to get laid as well. But forget this daytime approach to get laid on a first date and forget about getting laid on a 1st date or even a 2nd date if it's a night out of dancing etc. Typically they have to go home to their parents. Daytime is the key.

Was here for a while in December.

Chicas

I wouldn't say the girls here are easy. All were met through Cybercupido and Latin American Cupid. Some girls were only good for a dinner and a peck on the cheek afterwards. Others were good for much more. I didn't pick up anybody cold turkey, since I was mostly kept busy by the non-pros. I wasn't very impressed with the pro scene.

Hotels

Dann Carlton

Only 1 night here. Paid about US$90. Handy location across from Buena Vista Mall, but not so close to much else. Nice pool but the gym was pretty much useless for me. I didn't try to bring a girl back here. Other reports say that they charge an extra fee.

Sorrento

Just a couple of nights here. Cost about $35. Totally guest friendly. No hot water in the shower. Bad reception on TV. Only a very small slit window near the ceiling. It's ok value. But I didn't care much for the neighborhood. It's all busy streets and a bit gritty.

Barranquilla Plaza

Stayed here the longest. It cost from 126,000 pesos to 166,000 depending on the day and the nearness to Christmas. Good pool but another useless gym. The room was fine and had a good view. There's a key locking in room safe. I was often able to use the internet in the business center for free because it was left unattended and logged in. There's a top floor bar and restaurant with great views of the city, good for a date. There's also a lobby bar that's good for a first time meeting with a non-pro. There are several restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance. The neighborhood is pleasant with lots of trees and grass and park areas. Girls were allowed in for free after leaving an ID at the front. Security is very watchful.

Pro scene, casas and girlie bars

I'll get this out of the way first since I didn't care for it much. I went to Lusitania once with Peter Solano and once on my own. Both times the few girls I would have been interested in were already with a guy. When I went on my own I was constantly badgered for tips by the girls, waiters, and doorman. I also went to the casa on Cra 49. But they tried to charge me well over the going rate. The girls were disinterested and not much to look at anyway. Another casa on Cra 48 was closed at the time I was there and had a for sale sign. I had enough non-pro action so after being put off these few times I didn't bother with the pros anymore.

Gym

Since I didn't have a good gym in any of the hotels I joined Bodytech. It's in the Exito Shopping Center on about Calle 89. I paid 80,000 for a 1 week membership. If you want to see more girlies working out shoot for the early evenings on weekdays.

Malls

Buena Vista was the only mall I saw that was a mall as we know it, as in large and enclosed and air conditioned. There's also Country Plaza (walking distance from Barranquilla Plaza) but it's open air. I can understand that in cool Medellin and Bogota but in sultry BAQ it doesn't make much sense. There is a smallish place near El Prado Hotel that didn't seem to have much going for it. Exito, which has the Bodytech gym, is more like a WalMart than a mall. There is a food court there which may have pickup possibilities. In my few unaccompanied forays to these places I didn't manage to pick anyone up. But I think that timing and persistence could pay off.

Cafes

Good places to meet up with a date that doesn't want to come to your hotel. Henry's American Cafe at Calle 80 and Cra 55 may be one of the more likely pickup spots, especially the outdoor seating area. Near there on Cra 55 there are about 4 cafes, with comfortable cushioned seating. Beer Company, at Calle 84 and Cra 55, was another popular meetup spot with one nonpro and her friends. It's an outdoor beer garden kind of place. Several appraising glances from girls here which I couldn't follow up on since I was paired off already. There's another place like it on the same calle at Cra 46, across from Hotel Windsor.

Discos and salsa clubs

The more popular places, like Frog Leggs, were a bit of a pain. Either they were empty/closed (weeknights) or stuffed full and not letting people in. It was hard to find a happy medium. There's another fairly popular disco on the top floor of Country Plaza mall. The girl I met at Beer Company took me to a place about one block down from the beer garden. It's on the second floor of a line of shops but I can't remember the name of it. The music was all salsa, merengue and reggaeton. Another girl took me to a raucous dance place on Calle 40 in the lower numbered carreras. I can't remember the name of it (seems like it was Napoleon or something like that). There are several similar looking places along this street. I'm not sure of the safety issues around there but it seemed ok. This one place was a mass of sweaty, writhing bodies. That was ok since I was accompanied by a nice body to writhe and sweat with.

La Quinta disco was closed because it got to be too noisy for the neighborhood. It did apparently open one night for a special party.

Language

Even after 8 weeks of practice in Argentina, Peru and Colombia I found the communication here labored. The costenas speak really fast. Even after asked to speak a little more despacio they do just that, speak a very little slower. None of the girls I met spoke any English.

As others have said there isn't a lot to do here. There's very little of sightseeing interest and the nearby beaches are mediocre.

The people are very friendly and the girls can be had, usually after some wining and dining. I wouldn't come here for the pro scene though. Cartagena is better if you want to mix normal girls with pros.

Surfer

03-09-07, 23:23

Mahku

03-09-07, 23:31

That's the place on Calle 40. I don't know why I thought it was Napoleon. Over 6 months of travel on 3 continents the names and places started to run together. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that's it. The bar is on the left from the door, band plays in sort of the left back corner. There's a balcony up above.

Sounds like you know the better pro places Winner. If I'm in town again and want to try pros I hope I can be with either you or Hoof Hunter.

The 2nd floor place that you mention sounds like a cafe cum bar that I saw close to Country Plaza, on about calle 76 or 78. It may have dancing at night but I never tried it. It has the roundish outdoor area with a round bar in the middle that you mention. I'm not sure if that's the one you're talking about but I remember it as being another place that looked promising, though I never got around to it.

The one I'm thinking of is about a 3 or 4 minute walk from Beer Company at Calle 84 and Cra 55. That would put it in Cra 53 or 54. I don't remember it having much seating outside. There's another place downstairs in the same building that I didn't go into.

You're right that the 2nd date is crunch time. I often prefer to invite them over for swimming. This usually means changing clothes in my room, and hanging out there before and after.

Winner71

03-10-07, 00:49

Yeah.. you were at Alcatraz. Alcatraz is pretty happening. It just ticks me off that Alcatraz doesnt sell Aguila o Club Colombia. Corona or Heineken were my only choices... ah also no smoking inside and that back little smoking room is well a sauna??

-yes regarding theplace in Country Plaza.. .cant remember the name either. Only went once.

-Calle 84 and Cra 55.. you are thinking of sp... I have no idea how to spell it or even pronounce it as I was always pretty drunk for some reason before I ever got there... It's like Bayonueva o algo asi. Its kind of caticorner from La Kama. It's a decent spot, what I really love about it is the grill out front of that place. I always thought they had one of the best chuzo de pollos that I would find after late night drinking. They are all over the place, but that one rocks. hmmmm... come to think of it maybe you are talking about bars in that shopping strip across from that big liquor store where everyone drinks. There's 3 levels. On the top level it was always a 10k+ cover so I never went. 2nd level beers were to expensive. Now the bottom floor. I liked those 2 spots. One was called La Sala... lots of Regetton. The other which was always packed... can't remember the name. Good Vallenato/Salsa/Merengue mix and those 2 bars had good prices. I almost always went there at least every other weekend for a night sometime during the night on Friday or Saturday.

Swimming... great idea. I didnt have a pool.

Sure- I'll go with you down to the strip bars next time Im in Barranquilla. May not partake but I'll go. They watch my back pretty well there as I am very good friends with one of the more likable chicas that strips in 4 of the bars in that area. I say friend... not customer.

That's the place on Calle 40. I don't know why I thought it was Napoleon. Over 6 months of travel on 3 continents the names and places started to run together. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that's it. The bar is on the left from the door, band plays in sort of the left back corner. There's a balcony up above.

Sounds like you know the better pro places Winner. If I'm in town again and want to try pros I hope I can be with either you or Hoof Hunter.

The 2nd floor place that you mention sounds like a cafe cum bar that I saw close to Country Plaza, on about calle 76 or 78. It may have dancing at night but I never tried it. It has the roundish outdoor area with a round bar in the middle that you mention. I'm not sure if that's the one you're talking about but I remember it as being another place that looked promising, though I never got around to it.

The one I'm thinking of is about a 3 or 4 minute walk from Beer Company at Calle 84 and Cra 55. That would put it in Cra 53 or 54. I don't remember it having much seating outside. There's another place downstairs in the same building that I didn't go into.

You're right that the 2nd date is crunch time. I often prefer to invite them over for swimming. This usually means changing clothes in my room, and hanging out there before and after.

Enigma84

03-11-07, 03:56

Sorry guys been away for awhile. I have been busy.

Now for non-pro talk. I always like non-pro talk.

It seems that getting on the non-pros in Barranquilla is more like trial and error or hit and miss because you have to string a line of dates (like 15) to even produce one good date for that night, since most girls would have cancelled (obviously to avoid you not for any good reason). It just doesn't make sense to go messing around or chasing non-pros in BAQ unless you are living there (ideal situation for most of us) or you spend lots of time there (visit and leave or stay for like 3 months).

One dude I spoke to tells me that BAQ chicks are hard to get on because there is money there and guys flashing that plata and unless you are living there or know people & speak spanish (duh) your going to have a hard time.

No?

Winner71 just out of interest what do you do with all those other numbers you got?

Honestly the key to getting laid by non-pros in Barranquilla is 1) obvioulsy make them melt for you but it's actually rather simple. Regardless who it is... someone you meet at the mall, internet cafe, on the street... anywhere. Just walk around and talk to people in the day. Have a 5 minute conversation and ask them out for a weekend night. Granted many will say yes and then when the time comes they will cancel so set many dates up for the same night. Then take them out and treat them like a goddess. Give them a goodnight kiss and tell them you really enjoyed the evening and want to see her again. Date# 2... invite her over for lunch one day or invite her for pizza and a DVD(at your place). You need a DVD player at your place, but this works like a charm. I have never not gotten laid by a non-pro Barranquillera on the 2nd date using this approach. They are just as horny as you and if you get to a 3rd date and you still haven't gotten laid... you are moving too slow and she will probably think you are gay. Thus... 1st date... forget about any hoochie coochie. 2nd date... make it back at your place. Unless you have an extended period of time to really get to know someone and take them out over and over you are just rarely going to get laid by a non-pro after a night of dancing and/or drinking. Before I had a girlfriend, it was almost always during the daytime where I would get laid. Whether it was telling them to come over to watch a DVD or telling them to come over during lunchtime between classes and I would cook them lunch. If they come over for the movie, they want to get laid as well. But forget this daytime approach to get laid on a first date and forget about getting laid on a 1st date or even a 2nd date if it's a night out of dancing etc. Typically they have to go home to their parents. Daytime is the key.

Hoof Hunter

03-14-07, 02:42

I felt the same way about Lucitania and Zona Roja (around the corner). La belleza de Barranquilla is the non pros, not the hooker scene, although Hoof Hunter and Peter Solano are the resident experts on the Mouth of the Magdalena and can likely direct you to better mongering venues than those listed on ISG.

I'm not any type of expert on the BAQ scene. I just know what I know from MY own experiences (mongering/non-mongering) there, and can find out from locals any new news on the place.

Second, don't EVER mention my name in the same breath as the other dude. LOL!!!

Nice reports, Mahku & Winner!!! Glad to see other people freely contributing back to this thread. I'm pretty much done reporting anything new on this board. I still make multiple trips there annually, but it just isn't worth reporting it anymore.

Suerte!!!

Hoof Hunter

03-14-07, 03:22

Sorry guys been away for awhile. I have been busy.

Now for non-pro talk. I always like non-pro talk.

It seems that getting on the non-pros in Barranquilla is more like trial and error or hit and miss because you have to string a line of dates (like 15) to even produce one good date for that night, since most girls would have cancelled (obviously to avoid you not for any good reason). It just doesn't make sense to go messing around or chasing non-pros in BAQ unless you are living there (ideal situation for most of us) or you spend lots of time there (visit and leave or stay for like 3 months).

One dude I spoke to tells me that BAQ chicks are hard to get on because there is money there and guys flashing that plata and unless you are living there or know people & speak spanish (duh) your going to have a hard time.

No?

Winner71 just out of interest what do you do with all those other numbers you got?

Not sure who told you this, or whether he looked like Gollum from Lord of the Rings, but that ain't true. LOL!!!

Getting interest from non-pro girls in BAQ for foreigners is very easy. It's just that, once you get that interest, what do you do with it? If you speak Spanish well enough to understand when people are speaking it at a fast rate, and you can keep up, unless the girl is a complete prude, you should be getting some pretty quickly.

If you look halfway decent, dress halfway decent, can keep up a conversation in Spanish, can make her laugh, can dance to vallenato, not whine about how hot is it and just enjoy the ride, come up with ideas of things to do together, you really shouldn't have a problem with non-pros there. Money has little to do with it, at least not to the extent you're thinking of.

There are TONS of Barranquilleras on the dating sites, plus there are tons of them in the bazillion marriage agencies there. They are easy enough to meet in person, as I find costenas to have the best personalities in Colombia, generally way more down-to-earth, realistic, and less maintenance than your paisas, rolas, and calenas. If you start off with your pockets wide open, as opposed to your common sense and communication skills leading the way, you will get played. But where wouldn't that happen?

I've witnessed several butt-ugly locals with hot chicks around their own age, including some of my own friends (LOL!!!). These dudes aren't flashy nor rich. They are practical and more than willing to call BS when a chick, hot or not, tries to pull a fast one. They have personalities and backbones, that's pretty much it. These chicks respect that so much more than a doormat.

If a chick keeps you waiting more than 15 minutes without a call, leave and move on to the next chick immediately. Don't waste your time waiting or calling her. As the local guys do, there are too many other hot chicks there to waste time on one who doesn't respect you nor your time. Trust me, she shows up 30 minutes later, you're not there, she'll be chasing you down. She might be pissed, but she'll respect you and probably won't do it again if you let her. Backbone. If she does it again, then let her be someone else's problem. Again, too many fish in the sea, esp. for a foreigner.

I can honestly say that I'm about 75% in bedding down non-pro chicas in BAQ once I meet them. Most within a day or two. Not bragging at all, nor am I any kind of good-looking like that, but just trying to point out how easy it is as a foreigner. Speaking Spanish and having a personality really goes a helluva long way.

Suerte

Master Yoda

03-14-07, 12:16

Peter Solano

03-15-07, 02:01

That report was excellent indeed. Thanks for taking the time to write it.

Judging from Makhu's report and others BAQ is definately more of a place for regular chicks.

I suspect the more time you have in BAQ the more pussy you will harvest. Just like anywhere in Colombia, you need more time. One question I get alot from latinas online is "how long are you staying?" which is another way of asking "how long can I milk you for all you got?" I plan to go Expat if BAQ is even half as good as people make out.

I am a pretty old dude but I think I would do alot better there than here. Unless the chicas are all complete snobs.

I attached some photos of BAQ chicas.

Goodness if this trip ever materializes those men better keep their daughters inside the house, because I am one horny old man in need of fresh pussy. :)
Excellent pictures, did you take them yourself? What resolution did you use and what camera were they taken with? To post a picture you must reduce the size and resolution and thus the quality, but if a reduced photo looks this good, the original must be perfect. I plan to upgrade to a much better camera, and one that takes this good of pictures might be what I have been looking for. Thanks, peter.

Cubanut

03-15-07, 02:54

Excellent pictures, did you take them yourself? What resolution did you use and what camera were they taken with? To post a picture you must reduce the size and resolution and thus the quality, but if a reduced photo looks this good, the original must be perfect. I plan to upgrade to a much better camera, and one that takes this good of pictures might be what I have been looking for. Thanks, peter.

Peter,

Mater Yoda hasn't been to BAQ yet so he obviously did not take them himself.

From my experience with cameras, I would say the photo's were taken with a higher end Canon or Nikon (fixed lens at 6 to 8 mp's or SLR lens of 5+ mp's)

The palm sized compacts just don't getthe depth and clarity as the higher end cameras otherwise there would not be a reason to by them.

Cheers,

Cubanut

Peter Solano

03-15-07, 03:03

Peter,

Mater Yoda hasn't been to BAQ yet so he obviously did not take them himself.

From my experience with cameras, I would say the photo's were taken with a higher end Canon or Nikon (fixed lens at 6 to 8 mp's or SLR lens of 5+ mp's)

The palm sized compacts just don't getthe depth and clarity as the higher end cameras otherwise there would not be a reason to by them.

Cheers,

Cubanut
Thanks, that is what I thought, my guess is above 8 MP, a friend of mine owns a Nikon, 12 MP,professional camera, I forgot the model number, anyway I know it costs US$5000, and she took a close up picture of a girl`s face. She had a tiny beauty mark on her face, we blew up this beauty mark to the size of a 19 inch monitor to no distortion. Amazing. Also I did enjoy your report on Bucaramanga. Cheers, Peter.

Master Yoda

03-15-07, 03:20

Peter Solano

03-15-07, 03:40

No Peter these aren't my photos. These were taking and sent to me bu a friend.

My trip to BAQ has not yet materialised yet and its haunting me. I can't sleep just wondering about those chicas, how they will be like, how they will look like and how they will compare to Santiago (DR).

I gotta be honest. If BAQ is even half as good as some people make out. I will just pack my bags, sell my house and just marry one chica marry one chica and live happy down there. there is nothing for me here any more.

the guys from "the rock" said it best "fuck like minx, have rug rats and live happily ever after".

I am not going to BAQ for pro action. I am going for the "regulars" or the non-pros as many people call them.

Its a toss up between Cali and BAQ on which is best to visit first. Cali seems to have the upper hand in that the chicks are easy to approach and you will probably get actual dates.

Only thing I have heard about Cali is the really hot hot women are untouchable. Unless they have had kids :(
That is no problem, if there is one thing I do appreciate is honesty.

Cali has always had beautiful women, and every year for many years MISS VALLE was always a sure fire winner in the MISS COLOMBIA BEAUTY PAGEANT. That has changed now and we had hit the crown a few times already.

Too bad about Cali`s the security issues. I was chatting to a dear friend of mine in Cali, and she told me how bad the situation is. Not many years ago Cali was a CIVIL MODEL to our country, very clean, law obeying citizens, roads in perfect condition. Now all that has changed. What a shame.

The beautiful women still there though.

Anyhow , if I were you I would put up your house for sale now. From my many American friends, some of them in real estate, I know the market really sucks there. Here It could not be better. Cheers, Peter.

El Austriaco

03-15-07, 05:32

I will just pack my bags...
Good.

sell my house...
Better.

... and just marry one chica...
Bad. Bad, though still better than becoming a bigamist.

... and live happy down there.
Wrong. After you see the girls in BAQ, you won't live happily with just one. Even less so if you are married. It will drive you to insanity. Barranquilla is one of the cities that is living proof that marriage should be outlawed as a crime against male nature.

BTW, I have never been to Cali, but I have met several hot caleñas in both Barranquilla and Cartagena. Always had a great time with them.

EA

Master Yoda

03-15-07, 12:33

HH

I suspect your younger than me so of course it would br easier for you. Im in my 50's and very choosy.

I can honestly say that I'm about 75% in bedding down non-pro chicas in BAQ once I meet them. Most within a day or two. Not bragging at all, nor am I any kind of good-looking like that, but just trying to point out how easy it is as a foreigner. Speaking Spanish and having a personality really goes a helluva long way.

Suerte

Mr Enternational

03-15-07, 21:14

After you see the girls in BAQ, you won't live happily with just one. Even less so if you are married. It will drive you to insanity. Barranquilla is one of the cities that is living proof that marriage should be outlawed as a crime against male nature.

BTW, I have never been to Cali, but I have met several hot caleñas in both Barranquilla and Cartagena. Always had a great time with them.

EAI have just arrived in Barranquilla. Thanks to Peter Solano I am staying over at Hotel Sorrento. I must say that this city is saturated with beautiful women. Young and old. And I have only been here 2 hours. I was just at the grocery store picking up some things and this chick came up to me wanting to trade 10000 in food stamps for dinero. I told her no at first then I said let me check the stash. I traded her. Then she gave me her card from work and added her personal phone and email. She is the one who showed me where this internet cafe is.

I will be able to give better reports when I get out into the thick of things. I have been to Cali, and I want to say that I think these Barranquilla ladies may have them beat.

Hoof Hunter

03-16-07, 01:13

HH

I suspect your younger than me so of course it would br easier for you. Im in my 50's and very choosy.

You're probably right, but I wouldn't worry about that too much. In Colombia, anything is possible. Think positive. Many of the older dudes on the board really believe that Colombianas prefer older dudes. In my experience, I've generally seen the contrary, with a few exceptions, but whatever.

I wouldn't count your age as a strike against you. However, if you're gonna be very choosy, probably so will the girls. Get your Spanish proficiency up to par, then you'll get a better picture (from your own experience) of exactly what you're dealing with and who you should be targeting for success. BAQ is target-rich for non-pros.

Peter Solano

03-16-07, 05:53

Barranquilla is one of the cities that is living proof that marriage should be outlawed as a crime against male nature.LOL. I could not agree more.Peter.

Master Yoda

03-16-07, 16:40

You're probably right, but I wouldn't worry about that too much. In Colombia, anything is possible. Think positive. Many of the older dudes on the board really believe that Colombianas prefer older dudes. In my experience, I've generally seen the contrary, with a few exceptions, but whatever.

I wouldn't count your age as a strike against you. However, if you're gonna be very choosy, probably so will the girls. Get your Spanish proficiency up to par, then you'll get a better picture (from your own experience) of exactly what you're dealing with and who you should be targeting for success. BAQ is target-rich for non-pros. HH thanks for the reply. Yes I am very picky and I am chasing after the 9's and 10's. Always chase after the best. My spanish is getting towards conversational level now. And your probably right about the age thing. I suspect once a guy goes expat though his options improve alittle more. But we will see how good BAQ is. If it fails there are other places i.e CALI.

El Austriaco

03-18-07, 02:24

I have just arrived in Barranquilla.(...) I must say that this city is saturated with beautiful women. Young and old. And I have only been here 2 hours.
You are absolutely right, that's how good BAQ is. In my personal case, I think it didn't even take an hour before I was blown away. The only other city this has ever happened to me was in Caracas, where I hadn't even made it through immigration yet, and I was already spellbound. In Rio, it took maybe half a day :)

A while ago, I wrote one of the most comprehensive reports on my experience in Barranquilla:

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=414360&postcount=437
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=414362&postcount=438
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=414427&postcount=439

Hope this helps, and would love to hear your opinion on Shakira's hometown!

EA

Peter Solano

03-18-07, 02:40

You are absolutely right, that's how good BAQ is. In my personal case, I think it didn't even take an hour before I was blown away. The only other city this has ever happened to me was in Caracas, where I hadn't even made it through immigration yet, and I was already spellbound. In Rio, it took maybe half a day :)

A while ago, I wrote one of the most comprehensive reports on my experience in Barranquilla:

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=414360&postcount=437
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=414362&postcount=438
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=414427&postcount=439

Hope this helps, and would love to hear your opinion on Shakira's hometown!

EAYou should not forget SOFIA VERGARA, and quite a few Miss Colombias.

Mr Enternational

03-18-07, 08:34

If you are going to Barranquilla for the sole purpose of mongering then I suggest you reconsider. As Hoof Hunter said, this is a city that is rich with non-pros for the taking. So begins the preamble.

A couple of years ago I joined latinamericancupid. I was actually in the market of meeting Brazilian ladies because I could speak English, French, and Portuguese at the time but no Spanish. Not to mention that I happened to be in Brazil quite regularly. I hadn't really even thought about going to Colombia until I saw all of those luscious women on the website. I remember thinking to myself, "Damn, if I knew Spanish I would be hell on wheels if I didn't kill myself first from exhaustion."

So I met a lawyer from Cucuta on the site. I didn't speak Spanish and she didn't speak English. But if two people want to communicate a language barrier can not come between them. I took a flight down to Bogota and she took the bus 14 hours from Cucuta. Her cousin lived in Bogota so him and her met me at the airport. We stayed together in the hotel for a couple of days and took in some of the sights of Bogota, not to mention the fireworks we made on our own. It didn't end too well because she wanted me to buy her a plane ticket back to Cucuta. I pretty much refused (not knowing at the time how cheap intra-Colombia flights are).

The next Colombian woman that I would communicate with on a regular basis would be from Barranquilla. There was no language problem because she spoke fluent English. She seemed to be a very smart woman. She worked hard and was in school. She had a two-year-old son. We got our act together and decided to meet. She would be on vacation and I would take a few days to go to Barranquilla. Our plan was to rent a car and drive to Cartagena and stay in an apartment on the beach. However, one week before everything was to take place she got a new job offer. So she wouldn't have time off afterall because she would have to go to Bogota to train for the new position.

Thereafter I would always ask to come see her and she would only tell me how busy she was with work and school and hardly had time for her son. Also she would say that she only has two more years left of school. I had her work and home numbers but I don't think she had a cell. Each day she would promise me that she would call me when she got home at night but I never got a call from her. I just wanted to see where her head was. I know that international calls are hard on people, but if she made the effort then I would know that she was serious. But my phone never rang. I finally said damn the bullshit and just cut off communications with her. When I stopped, everything stopped. That was about a year ago.

I emailed her last Wednesday and kept it short saying, "I'm sure you are probably still busy, but I only want to let you know that I will be arriving in Barranquilla on Thursday." She quickly returned an email asking when I would arrive and where I would stay because she wanted to visit me. I told her that I didn't know where I would be staying and she offered to find a place for me. I declined the offer and by the time I arrived in Bogota on Wednesday night Peter Solano had already made all of the arrangements for me.

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Mr Enternational

03-18-07, 09:40

Wednesday night I stayed in Bogota with an immature college girl that I had met from god-knows-which website. I woke up at 8: 00 so I would have plenty of time to make the 11: 00 flight to Barranquilla. When I arrived at the airport I got on the internet to check my email. The girl from Barranquilla (Girl 1) had emailed anxiously awaiting my information. I told her that I would be arriving at 12: 30 and would be staying at Hotel Sorrento. I had already given her my cell number so she would call when I arrived. I was not going to waste any time waiting on a call from her so I had called to notify other ladies that I had arrived in Barranquilla so we could make arrangements to meet. Girl 2 said she was busy at work, but would soon leave to go home to take a shower and would call so she could come see me.

I went to the internet cafe and spent two hours there. They had a great setup. Each person has their own high cubicle where the monitors face the wall so no one else can see what you are doing on the computers. Originally they had told me it was COP 1000/hr, but when it was time to go, I only ended up paying COP 1000. So maybe they gave me a free hour because they liked me. Girl 4 from Santa Marta was online and we turned on our webcams. She said she would take the bus to Barranquilla on Friday after work to come see me. She said she would get off work at 3: 30 and would arrive in Barranquilla at 6.

I left the internet cafe. While I was walking back to the hotel Girl 1 called. She said that she had been in a meeting and was not able to call before, but she would arrive at the hotel in 30 minutes. So it's cool. I am thinking that I will meet with her for a few minutes, she will leave, and Girl 2 will be on the way.

She arrived at my suite looking delicious. I told her to come back to the bedroom because I was in there watching a TV show plus that is where the air conditioner is located. We sat on the bed and she said how weird it was that I was there. I tried giving her a guilt trip about how she never called when she said she would and how after more than a year she is still using the same lame excuse of being busy. I reminisced on the things that we had discussed before. I kept looking at her lips and I finally couldn't resist. I tried to kiss her in the mouth and there was no resistance. I thought, "How far can this actually go? "

She started saying how she is supposed to be at school and she thinks she had better get going. I played along and told her that I know how important school was. I stood up and waited for her to get off the bed. The truth was that she wasn't the least bit interested in getting to school. So I sat back down and kissed her on the chest. I moved my mouth down inside her shirt (which in today's fashions looked more like lingerie) to her nipples. She started to get hotter than Martha Stewart at a Tupperware convention. She insisted that she had to get to class. I pulled out all the stops and stuck my hand between her legs. I rubbed around on the outside for a while as we kissed. Then I unbuttoned her pants and put my hand inside. I played gynecologist for a few minutes then I took my hand out and stuck my fingers in her mouth. Then we licked them together. She said that she was so wet.

We sat up on the bed and I asked her, "are you sure that you don't have a boyfriend? " She avoided the question by giving some side talk. I said, "You did not answer the question. Are you sure that you don't have a boyfriend? " She said, "Yes, I do. " I said, "Don't worry, I won't tell. " She got her phone out of her purse to turn it off. Then we stripped each others clothes off and did everything that came natural. I told her that if this is a dream then I was going to be mad as hell. She assured me that I wasn't dreaming. After all was said and done I asked what was to be after this. Do we just leave it like this or is there going to be more. She gave the usual I don't know answer. I said that I knew what that meant so we can act like I was never even here. It must have been about 8: 30 then. She said that she needed to go pick up her son. Now that statement I believed. I took a few pictures of her and she got dressed. I walked her to the door and told her, "See, sometimes missing school is not all that bad. " She agreed and left.

I better check my cell phone.

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Mr Enternational

03-19-07, 10:42

After the desk clerk had called to tell me that Girl 1 had arrived downstairs, I conveniently turned off the ringer on the hotel's phone. I also set my Treo to silent and turned the vibrate to off. I placed it into its cover, plugged it into the charger, and sat it directly next to the T.V., which stayed on the entire time. I could tell whenever a call came in because the incoming signal would disturb the television set. I was quite sure that I was missing a lot of calls. Not to mention, there was a knock at the door while we were in the middle of Take 1. I dismissed it by saying that I did not know anyone in Barranquilla.

So, when she finally left, I took a look at my Treo. Eleven missed calls; ten from the same number. Girl 2 had called ten times and Girl 3 only once. The time was 8:42 p.m. I immediately called Girl 2. She said that she had called many times and had even been over to the hotel and left a message. I put the ball in her court. I said, "I thought you said that you were going to call first after you finished taking a shower, then come over. " She said that she did call but I did not answer. And she said that she had left a message at the desk saying that she had come. She asked if I got the message. I told her no while thinking up a lie.

Let me see. The suite smells distinctly like fresh sex and I can not let her around me without taking a shower. Eureka! "Well I was out running and I did not have my phone with me. As a matter of fact, I was just about to get in the shower when I picked up my phone and called you. I saw that you had called me many times. " She responded with, "Oh that sounds very good. I run often as well. " In my head I’m thinking that she will be able to tell that the only place my fat ass has been running is to the door to answer room service. I apologized and asked her to come back. She said, "Well the taxi is very expensive to go there and back. " I asked how much and she responded, "About 20. " I asked, "20 dollars or 20,000 pesos. " She said "20,000 pesos of course. " I told her not to worry, that I would give her the taxi money when she arrived. She said it would take her thirty minutes, which gave me enough time to tighten up all the loose ends.

I must admit that I did not expect anything from Girl 2. I had only planned to meet her. She is fifty years old and has been working at the same bank for twenty-eight years. (Yes, I keep a stable of young tenders, old tenders, eighteen to ?, dirt poor to filthy rich, in every color of the rainbow, in as many countries as I can.) I kind of bumped into her when I was new on the ‘cupid’ site. I did think she was kind of cute but I never thought anything would come of it. I mean me not knowing Spanish and having no intention of going to Barranquilla, I had actually let her fall by the wayside for over a year. Then about two weeks before touchdown I started working my way back in; just in case I needed something while I was in town.

Anyway, I had a mess to clean up. There were long, thin black hairs all over the white sheets and the floor next to the bed. As many as I picked off the bed one-by-one they seemed to be multiplying. I took them in groups to the toilet. Next, I used wet toilet paper to get the hairs off of the tile floor. When I thought the job was done I flushed all the evidence down the toilet. Later, more hairs would surface but I threw them one-by-one onto the carpeted closet floor. As for the smell, I keep a pack of the short stick incense in the top pouch of my mini roll-aboard suitcase. But damn there are only three matches left. They were so old that each time I struck one it would extinguish itself. I turned the air conditioner on to arctic setting and went to the front desk to ask for matches.

While I waited for the bellhop to search for matches, I saw a note in the box of 206. I asked for my message. Surely it was a message penned by Girl 2 herself. I could tell because it was personalized. The bellhop came out of the kitchen with a giant-sized box of strike anywheres. I took a palmful to replenish my small strike box. Although strike anywheres are not allowed on the plane, they will never know unless they try one. I ran back up the stairs to the room, plainly placed the message on the table, and took a quick shower paying great attention to the creases and crevices.

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Mr Enternational

03-19-07, 10:43

now the time was 9:14 p.m. i called girl 2’s cell phone to see if she was close. she said that she was in the taxi about three minutes from the hotel. so i settled into collateral with jamie foxx and tom cruise until she arrived.

we sat on the bed talking and watching the movie for a while. then we decided to go out for drinks, a beer for her and juice for me. we went right across calle 72 to a bar of which i can not remember the name. they had a patio, but we entered the inside. the music was extremely loud and wouldn’t do anything to help my high-beginner, low-intermediate level of spanish, so we went back outside. she had a club colombia and i said what the hell "bring me one too! " we finished off each beer and she ordered a second. she sat there telling me about calle 72. for years she had worked from whatever time until 2 o’clock in the morning at the bank close by. on her way home she said there would be many transvestite or transsexual males street-walking. we watched as young girls walked back and forth. she said that they were also working. a couple that i saw looked to be well **** and i expressed shock and disapproval.

she asked me if i had seen the park which was a couple of carreras down on 46 while i was out running. i told her no because i had run the other way toward the increasing carreras. she told me that it was a very beautiful park (after seeing it i couldn’t disagree more). she asked me if i like to use protection and invited me to a party on sunday afternoon. i thought to myself where in the hell is this conversation going. i told her that i would have to miss the party because i would be leaving early saturday morning, and yes i would definitely use protection with her. she went on about her family tree saying how her grandmother was black and that she is the only morena in her family. she showed me pictures of her siblings who live everywhere from ireland to palestine. she drank half of the second beer and was finished so we walked the fifty meters or so back to the hotel.

we sat on the bed and a switch inside of her must have tripped because she was all over me like a spider monkey. after the deal was closed she went into the bathroom and came back out to test me. she said that she would stay the night. i told her fine and she immediately jumped naked under the wrong end of the sheets. i told her that it was bad luck to lie that way and to come get in the other end. she obliged and rested briefly. then she said that she would go home so she could get ready for work the next day. i put the act on as if i wanted her to stay but she insisted. she got dressed and i pondered whether i should just give her the 20,000 that was discussed earlier or wait until she said something. she never said a word, so i guessed that she thought the sex was enough to make her spring for her own taxi back and forth twice in one night. i walked her to the door stark naked and gave her a goodbye kiss. she said that she would call the next day. it’s 11:30 p.m. on my first night in barranquilla.

back to the cell phone.

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Ricker

03-19-07, 19:08

Hey Mr. E .... you're a clever cat :)

I like your stories.

Negrofino

03-19-07, 20:57

Mr. E that is a great story. I wish you continued great luck. I have been using "amigos" to improve my spanish and meet non-pros also. I am suprised how fast it actually works. I have been talking to one shortie for about two weeks. She gave me her number & told me that the highlight of her day is out conversation. She is probably just trying to soup me up. But what the hell. It's working.

Your story proves that I am on the right track. Can you or anyone else recommend any other internet sites. I have a May MDE trip planned.

Peter Solano

03-19-07, 22:31

Hey Mr. E .... you're a clever cat :)

I like your stories.Yeah, YOU should talk...... I know you..... I have seen you......... :) Peter.

Mr Enternational

03-19-07, 22:41

11: 32. Six more missed calls. Wow. They are all from a number that I do not recognize. Let me call Girl 3. Maybe it was her. It was her, but she has to be at work at 7: 00 in the morning. She will come over for lunch right after work. I’m going to get some sleep.

My friend arrives from Bogota about 9: 30 on Friday morning. He crosschecks some monger spots in the yellow pages phonebook with the internet on his cell phone. All of the places are really expensive according to their websites. At 11: 00 we decide to do a practice run of all of the places from the Barranquilla Lists that are somewhat close to the hotel. (Details will be posted in the ‘Barranquilla Lists’ forum.) We walked through the park on Calle 70 and Carrera 46. It smelled like pure de [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140). There was not a streetwalker in sight. I took the liberty of asking what appeared to be a homeless gentleman what time the ladies come out to the park. He said they should arrive around midnight. Well shit, that is only THIRTEEN hours from now.

We walked up 46 past Juernes looking for Orquidea Norte. We could not find it anywhere. I asked a guy who was working at a car repair shop. He did not know so about eight of his friends came over to help. They said that they had no idea where it was. As we walked back down the street Girl 3 had called and said that she was at the hotel waiting. Although it was at least a six-minute walk from where I was, I told her that I would be there in two minutes. I left my friend alone to look for the places on the list while I went to meet up with Girl 3.

Escort King

03-24-07, 17:37

Master Yoda

03-24-07, 19:22

If you know both,
Barranquilla and Pereira I'd like to ask you some question please.
I am undecided if I will go to Barranquilla or Pereira. I don't like the prostitution scene. I like regular girls only. I am a goodlooking 50 old man.
There is not matter between the caribbean look and more european look, for me are the same. I'd like to know in what town there are more hot girls and what town is less expansive.
I'd like to find a girlfriend for 7-8 days only. If I will find a beautiful girl, can you tell me how much money have I to spend every days for her?
Thanks a lot for some info.

I have been planning to go to BAQ too. I have spoken to many mongers via PM and this seems to be the general opinion.

1) You need to speak spanish.

2)If you are spending just 7-8 days then some may tell you that its not worth going there to BAQ unless you can meet them ahead of time or have connections down there. e.g. like on the internet or something.

3)You are around my age (50yrs) so some would say its best to aim for the 30+ crowd since most women 18 to early twenties may find us too old. The exception is if she is desperate or has kids.

4)How much money? depends on the girl in question.

5) You need game. Its no different than the USA

wait for more responses to see what others say.

Master Yoda

may the force be with you

Master Yoda

03-26-07, 23:28

i speak fluent spanish.well thats a start.

you will need some game too. its just like anywhere else and its no different than the us. if you can pull off getting girls in that country you are you in you can do it in colombia. if you cant, don't think colombia is any different.

you also need to be realistic about your expectations. chasing 18 year olds may be a waste of time. go for 28 to 30+ year olds to yield better results.

9's and 10's are hardest to get (obviously) because they know their worth and can have any man they want, so be aware they can be a pain in the ass. 7's and 8's are maybe more down to earth and will at least give you a shot.

7-8 days is too little time to get to know anyone. 2 weeks at least gives more room for a second date and possibly get your brains blown out.

it would be wise to study the pro infrastructure should incase you have no sucess with the non-pros (very possible if you don't know anyone and have no connections upon arrival).

i'm alittle suprised non of the baq vets haven't replied to any of your inquires. i am not really qualified because i have been to baq yet. just basing everything on my trip to santiago, dom rep and what the most likely outcome would be.

good luck and godspeed.

Ricker

03-27-07, 00:01

well thats a start.

you will need some game too. its just like anywhere else and its no different than the us. if you can pull off getting girls in that country you are you in you can do it in colombia. if you cant, don't think colombia is any different.

you also need to be realistic about your expectations. chasing 18 year olds may be a waste of time. go for 28 to 30+ year olds to yield better results.

9's and 10's are hardest to get (obviously) because they know their worth and can have any man they want, so be aware they can be a pain in the ass. 7's and 8's are maybe more down to earth and will at least give you a shot.

7-8 days is too little time to get to know anyone. 2 weeks at least gives more room for a second date and possibly get your brains blown out.

it would be wise to study the pro infrastructure should incase you have no sucess with the non-pros (very possible if you don't know anyone and have no connections upon arrival).

i'm alittle suprised non of the baq vets haven't replied to any of your inquires. i am not really qualified because i have been to baq yet. just basing everything on my trip to santiago, dom rep and what the most likely outcome would be.

good luck and godspeed.

the girls de barranquilla are very friendly! much nicer than us chicas, not even a comparison. easier to approach, talk to, get numbers, get to know, etc, etc.

age, in my experience, does not matter. only if you let it be a factor will it be a factor. depends on how youthfull your appearance and personality are. really.

speaking spanish is more than a start, it is key. puts you worlds above guys that come and speak little or no spanish.

always good to have the pfp back-up plan ... goes without saying.

i'm 45, my girlfriends in colombia, varias cities, range from 18 to 25 years old.
the 18 year old, actually being the brightest and most mature, she's the barranquillera :)

suerte!

Master Yoda

03-27-07, 00:52

The girls de Barranquilla are very friendly! Much nicer than US chicas, not even a comparison. Easier to approach, talk to, get numbers, get to know, etc, etc.

Age, in my experience, DOES NOT MATTER. Only if you let it be a factor will it be a factor. Depends on how youthfull your appearance and personality are. Really.

Speaking spanish is more than a start, it is key. Puts you worlds above guys that come and speak little or no spanish.

Always good to have the PFP back-up plan ... goes without saying.

I'm 45, my girlfriends in Colombia, varias cities, range from 18 to 25 years old.
The 18 year old, actually being the brightest and most mature, she's the Barranquillera :)

Suerte!

Very good points but I believe age and looks matters especially since your only staying for 7-8 days. My age and looks were the first thing girls noticed when I went to DR. Unless BAQ is substantially different.

With more time (2-3weeks) you can bond with the locals and hopefully they will link you up one a few of their girl buddies or relatives, who in turn may date you. younger chicks require harder work, time and dinero especially the knockout 10's and 9's.

It really depends on what you are willing to settle for in looks, age and economics. If you are prepared to settle for say a young chica that is a 7, that is poorer and may or may not have kids your success will be much better rather than if you try and chase down childless 9's and 10's. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Sites like amigos, cybercupid, and other dating sites can help you get some pre-rapport with a woman online before you land there. Actually this is the best plan. get to know them online first. get some rapport and then fly down. you will have many dates ahead of schedule and you can skip the trial and error bullshit of roaming around trying to find dates.

PLAN B: Get a hooker thats a 10. I mean its not like you non-pros are different. The payment is just indirect. Way less hassle on a limited time frame with a pro who will probably do very dirty things to you and be having you bite your lip not to scream when you bust a nut.

Ricker

03-27-07, 02:45

If you know both,
Barranquilla and Pereira I'd like to ask you some question please.
I am undecided if I will go to Barranquilla or Pereira. I don't like the prostitution scene. I like regular girls only. I am a goodlooking 50 old man.
There is not matter between the caribbean look and more european look, for me are the same. I'd like to know in what town there are more hot girls and what town is less expansive.
I'd like to find a girlfriend for 7-8 days only. If I will find a beautiful girl, can you tell me how much money have I to spend every days for her?
Thanks a lot for some info.

I just read the original post / question. Like you say Yoda, kind of difficult just to show up anywhere and expect to find a real girlfriend immediately.

Best to find some contacts on the internet dating sites or find yourself a pro to hang with you for a week.

As for finding a real girlfriend, trust me, I know the Colombianas, doesn't matter if they're a 7 or a 10 (that's all relative anyway to the eye of the beholder), if you're a cool guy, confident, speak spanish and not gross looking, the chicas will flock to you.

Suerte!

Master Yoda

03-27-07, 20:23

Thanks a lot for your wonderful replies. Can anydody to suggest some tricks to get a beautiful girlfriend immediately?
ThanksSeriously Poturu, If at this late stage your going to be asking questions like this I suggest canning the non-pro idea and just fucking the pros. Places like Medellin, Bogota, and Cartagena have good pro infrastructures already in place.

There are no magic ways to screw women. No "abracadabra" tricks, just good old game and youthful looks. No game no love. You may want to look at doubleyourdating dot com which is a place where pickup artist teach how to woo women. Other than that I can't suggest any other info. This a mongering site after all not a dating one.

You say you speak the language thats one heardle out of the way.

Your best move would be to use the internet sites or join an agency just like Tiny 12 has suggested if you want to date regular women. May I add one more agency called latin-wife.com in BAQ. I have spoken to the agency owner before and he sounds legit. I personally don't like using agencies and sites but its the only realisitc way to meet women on a short time frame.

If (and this is a big IF) you manage to pull it off and date and screw afew women, the morality ofcourse is you will end up hurting an innocent woman who in turn will possibly develop a new hatred for gringos that the rest of us guys don't need.

be wise

and may the force be with you

Master Yoda

03-27-07, 21:33

I'm sorry for the another question.
Do you know in which town the girls have less worries being photographed?
Cali is it the best?
thanks No apology is needed. You can ask as many questions as you like. This is a board designed to help you.

But don't ask subjective questions like this.

Some girls like being photographed some don't. I really depends on the girl and not the town.

A pro is a pro and your more likely to get photos off them then you are non-pros. Non-pros have a reputation to uphold and unless you are her boyfriend and she can trust you she probably wouldnt let you photograph her topless or doing any xxx-rated things with her.

Hope that answers your question

Winner71

03-27-07, 22:04

enigma and poturu-
1) in barranquilla spanish is a necessity.
2) enigma you wrote cali gals like to party and barranquilleras are conservative? go to barranquilla before you write a statement like that. my sense is you will come back switching that statement the other way.
3) poturu- how much money do you need for a girlfriend? how do you land a gf immediatley? wow... tough questions. i know people that spend gobbles of money on gifts and i know people that spend zilch and treat their chica like shit. it's really up to you. personally i treat every chica i've ever been with or gone on a date with like an absolute princess.
4) i can also tell you that never, ever have i had a bad experience with a chica anywhere in colombia. sure maybe with a non-pro i don't jump in the sack with her... but as far as seeing people post things refering to cbj or no, no , no. i've never had that problem. i just always do what's natural, treat them like a princess, and enjoy myself. granted i haven't done any p4p in a very long time, but when i did... i never spoke about money and ive never not had a p4p spend the night. then in the morning, i cook her breakfast, make fresh orange juice... typically they'll want to stay all day long. you have to make up an excuse to get rid of them. as far as the money goes.. just stick whatever you want in their purse and that's it. the subject of price never even comes up. the subject of cbj, or anal etc never even come up. if you are enjoying yourself and you are pleasing them, the world is the limit. colombianas are the most passionate human beings on the face of the earth. for someone to post how dull it was etc... is just mindboggling.
5) as for choosing between cali and barranquilla... barranquilla does have a pro scene and has toppless bars/brothels.. but it's really narrowed down to lusiatania, 2 different sections in el murillo, and then some other casas rep001tered around. i think lusitania sucks. i wouldn;t recommend a gringo going to the casas in el murillo, and the other casas rep001tered around are really pretty weak. so to me... if you want a pro... forget barranquilla. if you want a non-pro... i think you need more than 7-8 days. but, if that is what you are stuck with my biggest recommendation would be to join cybercupido, match.com, meetic.com, etc and write as many chicas that interest you as humanly possible. then start chatting with them.. daily. you should have over 100 contacts within 2 weeks. you really need to sweet talk these gals. within a few weeks you will know of all your contacts... who is worth deleting, who would be a cool friend, who you really want to fuck, and who you would absolutely marry in a heartbeat. some of my best friends were met on these sites, as was my current girlfriend of over a year. go figure. so you ask... how do you get an instant girlfriend... well, i will tell you if you go this route and spend 2-3 months chatting these gals up. you will have a minimum of 5 that will absolutley jump your bones the second they see you. assuming you take them down this path..i.e. really get to know them, compliment, sweet talk them. hell i even had a chica off match.com go to my hotel, shower, get in bed naked and wait for me before we met face to face. you don't think that was a great fuck? any of course, anyone i fuck wants to be my girlfriend. (granted you will have had to have paid for the room and also it be somewhere the hotel knows you... i.e. this was at an apartastudio i had stayed at on numerous nights in the past). so is a girlfriend easy? it should be. ah.. don't forget, once you start talking to these gals online, look at their myspaces.. they wil lhave pics of their freinds etc. if you really think one of thier friends is hot... well, now you know who you really want to be your best freind. gear the conversations towards a friendship... she'll think "cool, a guy that wnats to be my friend, take me out and isnt trying to gett in my pants in return." then when you tell her, bring her friend.. and specifically you are really interested in the gal in her myspaces.. wha tdo you think she will say? no. duh, of course not.
i also forgot to mention there are some escort services in barranquilla. never
partook.
6) this is colombia... getting a nonpro is nothing like trying to get a nonpro in the us. colombianas are passionate, sweet, and horny. i reapeat... passionate, sweet and horny. yes horny.
7) age... it's the same in both. ive seen many hotties with ugly and old colombianos and gringos. get that out of your mind and if what you want is an 18-25 year old... go after an 18-25 yr old. forget about this 28-30 yr idea. my sense is while a 28-30 yr old might be easier... i bet it will be much more of a headache. colombianas are also very mature. in fact, id say that many 14 yr old colombianas are more mature than a us 20 year old... it's just the way they are brought up. that being said an 18-20 yr old colombiana is no baby. if you are worried about your looks and/or age then it will be a problem. if you are not worried about these things than it will absolutely not be a problem.

in cali i had busniess cards given to me all the time for chicas and numerous people... doormen, taxis etc ask if i wanted a chica. this rarely happens in barranquilla. the proscene/semipro scene in cali is probably much bigger in cali.

the last important thing i would probably say is cali is more dangerous than barranquilla. nothing has ever really happened to me in either city... danger lurks in both. just keep your eyes open.

hope this helps

no apology is needed. you can ask as many questions as you like. this is a board designed to help you.

but don't ask subjective questions like this.

some girls like being photographed some don't. i really depends on the girl and not the town.

a pro is a pro and your more likely to get photos off them then you are non-pros. non-pros have a reputation to uphold and unless you are her boyfriend and she can trust you she probably wouldnt let you photograph her topless or doing any xxx-rated things with her.

hope that answers your question