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Zork
06-13-02, 20:50
Hello,
has anybody been in Barranquilla or Santa Marta recently?
I posted the same question to the Cartagena branch. Have been in Cartagena long time ago but don't know Barranquilla. Is it good for girls? Where do I pick up freelancers? Are there any mid-range or budget hotels that you can recommend (girl-friendly)?
Regards, zork

PanamaJack
06-29-02, 19:32
Can anybody give info. on barranquilla, any tips on how safe or dangerous it is, I've beeen to cali and bogota so I'm a little familiar with colombia also I've met some gorgeous looking chicas de barranquilla in panama so I've been looking foward to traveling to barranquilla; any info on barranquilla would help thanks.

Member #4203
07-22-02, 16:51
I really would like info on barranquilla; I will be traveling next week July 31,
Any info on women, hotela, dangerzones etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Member #4203
08-03-02, 11:49
BARRANQUILLA IS SAFE!

Columbian women are numero uno!
3 days from miami and i speak no spanish, Stay at the Puerta del Sole hotel,94.00 per day, 5 star, breakfast included, translators on staff that will help with the communication issues.

I was skeptical to go at first, what with the reports and all,
you will not even know you are in a country of civil unrest when you are in Barranquilla, the women are beautiful, and inexpensive!

Posted a pick of one..

Zippy
09-16-02, 22:51
Barranquilla, Colombia: July 2002


After about a week in Cartagena, I decided to visit Barranquilla for a weekend because of it’s’ proximity to Cartagena. Something about visiting Shakira’s home town appealed to me and Hunter agreed to tag along. We shared a cab ride with TSM’er Sailor who turned out to be a pretty nice guy. The trip there was uneventful (it took something like 2-3 hours and the highway there appeared well-maintained for South America) and we had to pass through something like 3 police/military check points.

Hunter and I checked into Hotel Princess in El Prado and were charged 75,000 CP a night for nice (if small) rooms with nice amenities (air-con, cable tv, frig, agua caliente, etc), while Sailor decided to stay in another hotel. The reception clerk at Hotel Princess assured me that they were “chica-friendly”, however, I didn’t get a chance to check out this claim.

During my first night in Barranquilla (it was a Friday night), Hunter and I became separated (long story) so I ended up checking out the scene a bit solo. I checked out a couple of disappointing regular discos which were within walking distance of Hotel Princess in some mall, before heading out for the supposed “ground zero” for quality pro action in Barranquilla, “Lusitania” (not certain of the spelling). I walked in during a strip show and the cover charge was 10,000 CP. The chicas wanted 130,000 CP for all night or 80,000 for 1 hour. I heard that you might have to pay a barfine also but it might depend on how much you drink and at what time you want to leave with your chica. There were probably 20-25 girls working when I entered at about 12:30 AM. Even though there were 5 or 6 chicas beyond the quality of Cartagena at the time, I declined to leave with anyone. I guess I am too used to Cartagena prices. I am not sure why they would charge MORE in Barranquilla but that was the case at this place. And the beer was 10,000 a pop for a small can of Club Colombia cerveza so it was not a very cost-effective place. I was the only gringo in the place but Hunter informed me later that he had been there earlier but balked at the high drink prices and took off. Apparently, Sailor was there earlier also and took someone out with whom he was quite satisfied (he told me later). But, interestingly enough, we were all there that night but at different times and all missed each other. In the morning, I woke up to find a note placed under my door that said, “Don’t like Barranquilla. Returned to Cartagena. –Hunter”. So Hunter took off rather quickly but his legend continues….

Not wanting to do Barranquilla alone again that night, I got a hold of Sailor and after hitting a Mexican restaurant, we decided to check out a couple of regular bars. We hit a couple in El Prado which were both fantastic and FULL of women this Saturday night. One was called La Quinta (more of an up-scale discoteca) and the other was called Tropical Cocktails (similar to the one in Cartagena and Medellin). I saw no less than 5 women that I would rate as 9+’s in these bars at a bunch of 8+’s.

Unfortunately, we decided (bad decision in retrospect) to hit other casas in Barranquilla instead of sticking around. We must have hit 6 or 7 other casas and the quality was AWFUL. Sure, the prices were cheaper than Lusitania but most of these women I would not have screwed for free. It was obvious then why they can (and do) charge so much (for Colombia) in Lusitania since they appear to have pretty much cornered the market for quality pros in Barranquilla.

I returned to Cartagena the next day while Sailor spent a few more days in Barranquilla before making plans to hit Cali. I was very tempted to join him since I’ve been to Cali a couple of times and loved it. However, I really wanted to hit Medellin and check out the scene there. When I returned to Cartagena, it was pretty much the same as before- slow for Cartagena. It was during that next week in Cartagena that I made up my mind (for sure) to journey to Medellin. I decided to go for 10 days which I figured would give me ample time to check out both pro and non-pro opportunities. Look for the last portion of my report in about a week which will describe in detail my Medellin experience….

Johan007
09-19-02, 11:19
Zippy,

dude...I like very much your reports...it's real..it's alive...:-)
Could you please give more insight in prices off SW and hotels if possible???

What do you think of this BQ agency???(I still am looking for serious lifemate) BUT still want a piece of azz when down there;-)

http://www.barranquillasbest.com/

and

http://www.sexysafari.net/

are they legit in your opinuon or what???

I eman is that an escort service. Looks like it to me.

Still in doubt were to Go man...Cartagena looks temping....BQ also...But even Cali is ok from what I hear.
Seems that ho-pricing is higher in BQ.....???

let us know something Zip-dude.
I will probably fly in BQ/Cart. from Miami...as from Europe there are NO direct flights,and you always must go via Bogota:-(
Can
't wait to get there...even with all that terroristas shit going on.

CU

Johan.

Member #4203
10-01-02, 14:26
The agencys are legit and the women very much so legit.
In Barranquilla it would be rare for you to find a english speaker so be prepared to fork out 50. a month for her english classes and
there is one teacher that they all swear by that can be trusted to make sure that the girls actually attend those classes and he guarrantees 90 days and she is speaking above beginners levels.
He wants a flat rate of 350.
A taxi driver that lived in Miami for a while and is fluent in english can take you wherever you wish. his name is KIKI, but is pronounced KIKAY, telephone home, 370-2369, cell,635-3815.
Work, 360-2323, offers 24v hour service, make sure you negotiate his rates up front as they can vary.
Puerta del Sol Hotel is girl friendly, telephone356-5006, Nelly Cristina Gayon can get you that english teacher if you are interested.
She coordinates client services at the hotel, speaks perfect english, single 1 kid, and personally, I would not fuck her.
Many agencys use this hotel as a meeting area for their clients, and you may also scoop up some 7-9 strays there on a regular basis.
Calle has a agency called Allegro, top shelf women, 65. per day in home, and as many female introductions as you can handle while you are there.
The down side of these women at the agencys is once you fuck them, you cannot get rid of them as they are latin, and emotional and well, you know what I mean.

Johan007
10-05-02, 19:20
Alistedmale,

Thanks dude!:-)
pretty essential info on BQ indeed.

No I will NOT fuck woman from agencies....;-)
For that purpose i will use SW only. Thing is to meet SW and keep them from NOT being seen by legit agency women...LOL if ye know what I mean!

A few more questions...if ye don't mind.
Are there telefone cards to be bought in Colombia?? Because I know when you call in hotels they will charge you MORE $$ as usual rate;-)

Is a BUSRIDE during the daytime from BQ to Cartagena a risky business or is it save????(regarding robbers,farc etc)

Does this agency "allegro" has a website??
Do the hotels you mention have a website??

best regards from your Dutch *****monger,

JOHAN.

JamesBond69
10-05-02, 19:34
Is a BUSRIDE during the daytime from BQ to Cartagena a risky business or is it save????(regarding robbers,farc etc)

Check with the locals. Last year the BQ to Cartagena road was safe during the day but not at night.

Also consider taking the plane to CTG to BQ. It doesn't cost much more than the bus and takes less than a half an hour.

Johan007
10-05-02, 19:52
Thanks JB.

Alistedmale: I saw the website of that hotel....and it said for one room $ 1000,-....is THAT US Dollars or in peso's???
I hardly think it's peso's because then it would be about not even HALF a US $....so I guess this is a GRANT a day!!!! Also it wrote: 5 star...so it must be 1000 US bucks a day...!
This is the site.

http://www.puertadelsol.com.co/hotel_ext.html

Are you BS-ing me??? or what??

I do not pay more then 30 Us $ for a decent hotel. don't need Jacuzzi or other degenerated stuff.....period.
For that money I expect a CLEAN,SAVE and GF-Friendly hotel.

Most agencies I emailed didn't even bother to answer my questions. They just send me some standard BS about how good their agency is...and how good,faithfull,honest blablablabla their women are....YEAH RIGHT!
Some agency send me a stunner profile (20 yo)...LOL...And I said NOBODY under 25...;-)

guess I will have to do it witout them agencies. Maybe ask a cabby....lol.

Johan.

Member #4239
10-06-02, 09:56
Alistedmale:
in your post you say "calle has a agency called Allegro, top shelf women...". "Calle" means "street" in Spanish. Are you talking about the city Cali or what? There is an agency there, called "alegrate"(www.alegrate.com). Is that the one that you are talking about? How do you know it's "top shelf" women if you don't even know how to spell it's name?
Also, most of us here speak English, why would I for instance pay some Colombian teacher to teach my girl friend/fiance English? It doesn't make any sense to me.
I do need good reliable unbiased info on Cali and its marriage agencies, so maybe you can enlighten us with some more details. Thanks. J.G.

LatinTraveller
10-06-02, 19:23
JG

If you were going to take your girlfriend/fiance back to the US you may want her to be able to speak english.

Johan

Hotel Puerto del Sol in Barranquilla can be negociated down to about COP90,000 (US$31) a night including breakfast.

The international phonecard concept is not well developed in Colombia. However, there are many telelocutorias offering reasonable tariffs for international calls.

James Bond

A bus ride CTG-BAQ is not too risky. Both roads between CTG and BAQ are under the control of the army/police 24 hours a day so it is reasonably safe.

Airfare CTG-BAQ with Aires is COP64,500 + IVA + airport tax = COP80,000. Plus you may need a taxi to/from airport, another COP20,000.

The bus fare is COP5,000.

A taxi, door-to-door can be negociated down to COP80,000.

Enjoy Colombia

LatinTraveller

Johan007
10-06-02, 21:29
JG,

I can only tell you that THAT agency you name (www.alegrate.com) is the one who didn't even send an answer back to me!
So if they don't bother to answer some (basic) questions I SURE not want o deal with them about women....!!!!;-)

The airfares seems a decent level. I can tell you that Peru is a LOT more expensive...:-(

Latintraveler:
31 bucks seems decent for such a good,save and GF-Friendly(?) hotel! Allthough if she only stays 1-2 hours (I don't realy beleive in "allnighters") i do NOT rent the suite or the double...LOL.
Normaly I don't am too picky about hotels. Don't need too fancy stuff as I am used (an ex-marine) to "basic" things.

BUT at this time as "LULA" probably wins the elections in Brasil....tne Real is getting down the drain (towards the $ and the €) swiftly. Maybe also Brasil is a REAL good destination for a real monger like I am???
my buddy Dieter is telling me lots of good stories about that place.

We will see.

regards,

Johan.

LatinTraveller
10-06-02, 23:49
Johan

I am not a currency analyst but history seem to say that the market does not like uncertainty. Thus, if Lula does win the uncertainty is reduced and the market adjusts acordingly. Therefore, it seem to me that the real is due for a rebound.

The caveat for the above is this: if I knew this for certain I would be a millionaire and probably not posting on this board.

But if the real does fall it will take the rest of Latin America with it.

Who knows!

Take care

LatinTraveller

Member #4239
10-06-02, 23:53
Johan
I agree. I just flushed about 1000$ down the toilet with the marriage/introduction agency "mexicanmatchmakers"(see my post in Guadalajara section). If they don't even answer your e-mail, that's not very encouraging.
However, the Cali girls look absolutely gorgeous on the web site, and they do wanna get the hell out of the war zone that Colombia has turned into. So, I think I am gonna bite the bullet next year and see if I can get me a nice wife down there. I have had many latin girl friends, and I have no doubt that latinas make the best wives.
LatinTraveller
My girlfriend/fiance can learn English from me about 100 times better than from any Colombian teacher. No need to spend extra money when I am a native English speaker. Thanks. J.G.

LatinTraveller
10-06-02, 23:57
JG

I respect your view. However, as you say you are a native english speaker. Teaching another person is a different proposition especially when you have different mother tongues.

Take care

LatinTraveller

Johan007
10-07-02, 15:17
guys,

i don't want to be a partypooper...but if you know a woman not too long why send her that much money (350 bucks..or more) for an english teacher??

how do you know she's not living it up....in cali or wereever down there???
i allready heard stories about this one. i mean maybe a 20 $ book with cassets will also do the trick regarding basic knowledge in english?

it amazes me time after time that many colombians that have a "socalled" higher education not even speak english!!!
i mean we dutch have to learn 2-or even more forreign languages!! (i had too study engl,german and french!)
so iow wtf those colombians do with their time being at school???
they sure don't spend it on english classes....lol.

from what i know most diploms from colombia are worthless here in western-europe.(don't know situation in us)
so that's why i do not want any "university" lady or other high profile woman. here they would just get underrated work and that would surely frustrate them a lot..!! i mean did ye ever saw a olombian female laywer work in a factory in europe/usa???

on the other hand we do need nurses.....and (technical) factory workers. but that is not the kind of jobs those ladies are waiting on i guess;-)
also i know that blue color workers are (mostly) looked down upon in colombia. and i don't like people who look down on me just because i don't happen to have an own desk with a private secretary...;-)
that is the reason why i prefer cali/barranquilla any day above bogota to look for a lifemate;-)
too many snobs in bogota.....:-( seen that in lima as well. the minute those chics here that you are not a white color desk guy....they take a sniff at you,and you are history!!;-)

yes cartagena/barranqiuilla and cali are the places to find a decent woman. from what i read here medellin is too dangerus right now.

regards,

johan.

Engllish
10-07-02, 23:38
Well fellas since this is my first post ....just like to answer johan question regarding the puerta del sol hotel in barranquilla. The website to check out is www.southamericanladies.com from what I understand it's supposed to better than Barranquillas Best ...I've been chcking these sites now try to make a decision whether to go or not

Hey anybody been on a our to Barranquilla?

Johan007
10-13-02, 23:08
English,

WHEN do you want to go to Colombia??? And WERE....
are you just a monger...or maybe also looking for a lifepartner?
For myself I like to do some hooker action BUT I also am looking for a serious lifepartner.
I can tell you to combine those two quests is NOT easy;-)
The MINUTE colombian girls KNOW you were seen with HOOKERS you are EXIT;-) So I will have to do this with the utmost care.
I will go between 11 febr. and 1st March 2003. (sorry can't stay over the carnival..)

hehehe.

bye.

Johan.

Suizo
10-15-02, 01:11
Good place in Barranquilla:

Lucitania, Cra. 44 #74-64, Barranquilla

Tel: ++57 5 358 5114

Fine to take the girl to the hotel: COP 60,000.--

The full night with the girl: COP 240,000.--

enjoy it

Johan007
10-15-02, 18:12
Suizo:

I don't pay 21 bucks JUST ta take the girl up to my room!!! lol

85 bucks for an all nighter is too much.
I know in Barranquila it's usualy not more then 40-50 bucks...for prime A pussy!!! In Cali you would get this even cheaper....
Most mongers don't pay that price certainly not now when tourism is down the drain with all this Farc shit going on.

You must be VERY desperate OR a pimp....;-)
Go and tell your fairy tells on another board man.

;-)

Johan.

Zippy
10-16-02, 00:35
Suizo...

Like Johan said, you over-paid bigtime. What you paid is a decent price- IN CHICAGO! I was in Barranquilla during July and I'd be willing to bet you could have talked her (and the house) WAY down considering the situation in Colombia now.

While Lucitania had the best looking girls in Barranquilla (in terms of P4P) they weren't worth paying DOUBLE... Just my 2 cents.

Ricker
10-28-02, 16:14
I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with the marriage type agencies in Barranquilla, especially the "southamericanladies.com". I'm going to do the tour with a couple friends at the end of Nov just to see what it's about and maybe make some friends there. We'll see ...
Any info or advise would be cool ... thanks

Engllish
11-11-02, 21:55
Hey Ricker let me get your email I want to ask you couple questions about "southamericanladies.com thinking about going on that same trip email me at lavishlife@go.com

brownfunstick
01-02-03, 04:14
I am also considering joining this agency. I spoke with the owner and he seems to be on the up and up. Very difficult to know in advance what the tour will entail, but I am willing to give it a shot. Not sure if I will make the tour coming up at the end of February, but the run it every three months I believe. If anyone else is considering the same, or if you have first hand knowledge of this agency, please post any info...Happy Hunting....

Vagringo
01-03-03, 23:36
at 1 time i considered joinging a agencey but keep in mind some of these womwn just want their papers and they leave your ass dont get me wrong the ad in feb for the carnival seemed tempting but i plan to go to cartegenea about thet time and probaly will do better on my own ill be in cartfeb26 -mar--3 let me know i

Vagringo
01-23-03, 17:34
hey any one been to baq lately I will be there for carnival tell me some info please

MAV
02-04-03, 15:26
Guys,

When is the Carnival in Barrinquilla? I am headed to Cartagena & Barrinquilla on Feburary 21st. I just spent a few days in Cartagena (finished report to follow soon) and I am not familiar with Barinquilla at all. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks

Murilloa
02-04-03, 22:15
johan 007 it is a well known fact, demonstrated by many of your posts, that you dutch took over from us english as the most arrogant bunch in europe. in fact this has been true since around AD1650. stop pouring scorn on other punters, instead pour your sperm into the ladies, let us know how they like it and how much they cost - and shut the fuck up about your fellow mongers. viva cali!

Headhunter2000
02-05-03, 06:38
Originally posted by MAV
When is the Carnival in Barrinquilla?I read somewhere that Barranquilla Carnival is the 4 days preceding Ash Wednesday. This year, that would be March 1-4. Can anyone confirm this?

Also, any updates on the current scene will be appreciated.

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Thanks Ralphe. Great info!

Ralphe
02-05-03, 14:22
Originally posted by Headhunter2000
I read somewhere that Barranquilla Carnival is the 4 days preceding Ash Wednesday. This year, that would be March 1-4. Can anyone confirm this?


Yep. Carnival/Mardi Gras/Fashingsfest/ect. is always the weekend before Ash Wednesday. The only problem is, when is Ash Wednesday? I'm Catholic, but not so much so that I have to find out Good Friday and count back (forty days).

Anyway, Barranquilla is the ultimate party town--it's just not a party town that is user-friendly for tourists/visitors. I mean, to tap into the fun, you need to know some locals. (They don't have signs which say "This way for the action.") I know because I lived there for two years.

But that's why it's such a great place--no tourists! In all my time there I never came across a single North-American on the streets. And--unlike in Cartagena--nobody ever came up to me on the streets trying to change money. I'm from the States, but most people just assumed I was from Medellin. And they would approach me speaking that costeno Spanish, which was initially incomprehensible.

In fact, Carnival in B/quilla effectively begins December 7th. Yes. That's right, over two months before Ash Wednesday. They call this season "Las cuatro fiestas"; the first, is the eve of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 7th (the 8th is a holiday). The second is Dec. 24th. (Unlike in Anglo-American tradition, Christmas Eve is a wild party night.) The third is, of course, New Year's Eve. And the fourth is Carnival, which is the four days before Ash Wednesday--a four-day-long party.

But before Carnival, there are four public celebrations on the previous four Fridays. They're called Viernes de Reina, in which various neighborhoods host free public concerts of the most popular salsa, merengue and vallenato bands in the world. (The reina being the Queen of Carnival, a beauty pagent type role--she attends each show.) It seems like the whole city converges on these concerts, and, as with any celebration in B/quilla, the people go wild.

The Friday night before Carnival is called La Guacherna. It's a musical parade/party in which various kinds of folkloric bands march from uptown to downtown, while everybody else celebrates in wild abandon. Common behavior is to squirt drinking water at each other from the plastic bags in which it's sold (like Cartagena, B/quilla is a sweltering sauna practically year-round), or dust one another with flour, or maizana (cornstarch). Don't be offended if somebody does this to you--it's all part of the package. The white face of the flour is part of the centuries-old Catholic tradition of good vs. evil, or white vs. black, which is associated with the pre-lenten activities.

On the Saturday and Sunday before Ash Wednesday they have parades on the street which borders the riverfront. The city sets up bleachers, and all day long people hang out and watch the various groups of musicians and dancers go by. It's kind of like the Tournament of Roses parade, but two times, and more boisterous. On the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is the "Battle of the Bands," usually held in the baseball stadium. Here all of the most popular salsa, merengue and vallenato groups of the world compete to win the prize in their respective catagories. And, of course, the audience is celebrating all day without reserve.

By the time Ash Wednesday arrives, you're lucky if you have the energy to get out of bed and go to church.

Carnival in Barranquilla is the second largest in the world, after Rio. (The amounts of aquardiente and rum consumed during this time is ledgendary.) In comparison, Mardi Gras seems tame. But it's not publicized internationally, so the participants are almost all Colombians. In a way, that's good. No tourist effect. Of course, during the weekend nights just about every other house is having a party. If you know any locals, you get invited. If you don't, you could probably just show up at one and you'd be equally welcome. (Just pretend to be a friend of a friend, and be ready to dance--not lame NA dance shit, but afro-caribbean.)

As for chica action--well there are brothels (like the one next to Trofa), but they aren't really necessary. Just remeber: a pension is a room rented by the hour; not a place for travelers. (My first weekend there I went out with some colleagues, had a little too much aguardiente, and was seduced by a former Reina de los Carnavales.) Once you get to know people (and you should speak some Spanish), you'll find the women there outgoing--they only seem conservative on the outset.

Zippy
02-06-03, 00:48
EXCELLENT post, Ralphe! You clearly know Barranquilla. I was there once last July but not long enough to really explore.

Ralphe
02-06-03, 01:32
Oh, I forgot to say...Even if you're in Barranquilla for only a weekend, a good way to meet people is to ride "La chiva de la rumba." It's a roving party bus, which stops at various dance clubs, and then ends up on the beach in Puerto Colombia at about 3am. It leaves from hotel El Prado about 8 or 9, Fridays and Saturdays (I recommend a Friday). I think the price is something like COP $20,000--$30,000, and it includes a bottle of aguardiente for each pair. The bus is called El No Joda, I guess because, when people see it, they say "No Joda!. Colombians usually go out in groups, but on the chiva it's as if the whole bus is one group.

Otherwise, the most popular and concentrated area for clubs is Calle 84, with lots of restaurants, too. You won't find any professionals there, though. Other famous hangouts are El Rincon Latino and La Cien, but these are far from the downtown area--you'll need a taxi.

For professionals, try the places listed below. Also: ask a taxi driver if Maria La O is still open; I've never been there, but heard about it a lot.

Enjoy! (Wish I were going too...)

Vagringo
02-14-03, 00:50
I will be in baq I went to carnival in usa yeah mardi gras so I know their diffrente so are the girls as daring and come from all over

Vagringo
03-03-03, 20:41
now in baq sunday took the bus 9000 pesos it is real festive here for carnival. i am the onlygringo i went to 2 concerts i can not tell the age of the girls here they all wear tightshirts low jeans lots of blonds all the street are filled with skinny preetty women eye contact a bit. i am staying at a dive el diamante 29ooo pesos a bit rough for me but cart spent alot of money checked out zona discoteca a casa too high 100000 for 1 hour so i go too much for in service cart was cheaper the mgr here speaks ingles he says carnival makes it more 12 chicas only customer.since i am a risk taker wanting some action a cab driver tok me to freddies disco looks like a strip club with x rated movies playing i had to laugh my mind was on fucking then so i arranged 3 hours at my casa with paolia brown skin long hair we get to the hotel and we talk abit she says she has 3 kids did not beleive her had a fine ass body so we start getting it on i put 3 condoms on the table she starts to undreess this girls body is so kicking no way 3 kids she then no bullshit takes her breast out and i start to suck them and milk comes out i cannot beleive i am doing this somehow i start to laugh and it tasted good anyway so we fuck for 3 times and she cums 1 time her yongest was 4 months old had a tight pussy i thought well columbia has been wild for me tonight no chicas just dancing leave wed for peru

Headhunter2000
03-05-03, 05:57
Damn, I though MAV and I were the only Gringos in Barranquilla for Carnival. Check out "Lusitania" for pro action. The drinks are more expensive and the salida/bar-fine is 60,000 pesos, but this is where the best looking pros in BAQ can be found. I also checked out Casa Dalia and Casa Mariela. Dalia had 5 girls and Mariela had 13. The Casas in BAQ are named after the Mama-san who runs them. They don't serve drinks like the ones in Cartagena, and the bar-fine is 40,000 pesos. The Casa girls are generally cheaper and not quite as polished as the Lusitania girls. I also noticed several SW's along Calle 70 late at night. Some of these were clearly TS's and I never had any urge to interact with any of them.

I got lucky and got picked up by a college girl at an internet cafe. I ended up getting free pussy my last couple days, so that kind of put a damper on my mongering.

Overall, the pro-scene in BAQ is not as good as Cartagena, but BAQ is better for picking up "regular" girls. Especially if you are a Gringo with decent Spanish skills. "Regular" girls take a little patience though. I had to take mine out 3 nights in a row before I got pussy.

I would go to Barranquilla again, but not during Carnival. All the hotels were charging double the normal rate, many of the businesses close right down, and traffic is a nightmare. To a *****monger, Carnival is nothing but an obstacle.

If you are not confidant in your Spanish skills, I would highly recommend a cab driver down there named "Alvaro." He speaks fluent English and charges 10,000 pesos/hour for tour-guide service. I split this 3 ways with 2 other Americans so the cost was just over $1 US/hour each and that includes the cab fare.

HH

AddictedToWomen
03-05-03, 16:24
Originally posted by Headhunter2000
"Regular" girls take a little patience though. I had to take mine out 3 nights in a row before I got pussy. Don't they always?! :-) Too much usually, but I make an exception for Latin girls. My experience: they never put out the first date (even the ones who're getting it more than most pros), but most of them do the second, and the rest who are going to the third. If they haven't by the third, they ain't going to. The three strike rule should be strictly observed at all times -- there's too much competition to waste any more time with 'em.

But then I'm an ugly fucker. You might have better luck. :-)

Vagringo
03-07-03, 02:43
local girls in baq can be done if you have time in my hotel holtel villa dilla 2 maids actuaally stayed in my room a hour and danced with me 18 and 19 years old .and during carnival i spent the day with a teacher that approached me her english was good .also there is not much to do in baq but it was a fun 3 days i would have been a stud---- 1 note every thing is shut down during carnival except the bars and they dont know about travelers checks except banco of columbia check out freddies dico tec the girls are cheap it is afun place a littel rough but chessey with class.

Surfer
06-01-03, 01:42
Good news & bad news on BAQ. Bad news is Lusitania & Zona Rosa (1 block away), supposedly the best two hooker bars in BAQ are HORRIBLE ripoff joints! Reminded me of Tijuana on an OFF night. Maybe I was spoiled because I had just come from Cali, which I call paradise, but BAQ nightclub scene was terrible.

Good news is I found a terrific girlfriend whom I took to Cartagena. BAQ has its share of lookers who would like to meet a Spasnish speaking gringo, but Cali is the motherlode in my opinion (plus it isn't as brutally hot & humid-BAQ climate is AWFUL!)

The Man
07-01-03, 18:59
I'm planning on going to Barranquilla to meet several friends that I made over the net. I got their pictures and they sure look great. My question is about traveling and lodging. How dangerous is to visit this city and how about the apartahotels, i was told that these are like apartments they rent for the week but cheaper than hotels and more girl friendly.
I want to fly from Los Angeles but the flights I see last at least 12 to 16 hours is that the best they can do???

Please advise also in MPs ...

Thank you very much for all your help...and if someone wants to go let me know and maybe we can meet there..I speak perfect spanish and that should help in this country..


The Man

Surfer
07-05-03, 02:37
BAQ is less dangerous than the other large cities in Colombia, but it IS still a large city in Colombia so use care. El Prado is MUCH nicer than centro so stay there.

COPA airlines has a late night flight from LAX to Panama city connecting to a 50 minute flight toi Barranquilla. You can also go through Miami on Aces. Otherwise, you must transit through Bogota so the COPA rourte is likely best for you. I am going back at end of July so let me know when you are. XTNSurfer@hotmail.com

Jaimito Cartero
08-16-03, 06:58
I've only been to BAQ once, and that by accident. (San Jose fogged in). It was after midnight, and horribly hot. Does it get any better at other times of the year?

I'm starting to plan a couple of trips for next year, and Colombia (Esp Cali and Medellin) seems interesting.

Johan007
10-11-03, 21:44
Hola Mr Mundo,

yes I am intrested to get into contact with Peter.
Does he speak english??(Or German/Dutch by any change?)

I also might wantt o meet some "normal"chicas down there. Peter can do that??

regards,

Johan.

LatinTraveller
12-22-03, 02:16
Following the three bombings in Barranquilla last week, I now understand that yesterday three foreigners were kidnapped in Barranquilla.

All three are believed to be residents of Barranquilla. Reports indicate that one is American, one Spanish and the third Italian.

Also, there is a high level security warning for Cartagena. This has been met with unprescedented levels of security in Cartagena.

I understand the three bombs in Barranquilla, two against Olimpica and one against Exito, both retailers, were a consequence of their refusal to pay the terrorists.

Let´s not get paranoid but use this information wisely.

Take care

Latintraveller

Vallenato
12-22-03, 20:17
In regards to the recent post about the bombings and recent kidnapping in B/quilla. I just returned for 10 days in B/quilla. I was in El Centro near vivero/Sol were the bombings were. Latintraveller is correct, it was because of the retailers refusal to pay the "blackhand" money.

But the entire time I was there, I was not threaten once. There were many stares, but I stared back and that was the end of that. I was even in the most dangerous parts of town (if you are white, blue eye type I would suggest you don't travel to these parts) and I didn't have any problems La Floris, area around calle 72 near playboy and etc.).

Did very little mongering. Although that was my plan at first, I sorta fell in lust with a 21 yr old who I met a month before on amigos.com. However, I insisted she not stay with me my first nite (boy was that a hard one) so I could monger. Had two for one price on calle 72 & cra 42 area. Price 100,000 pesos about $40. They wanted to stay all nite, but I told them to leave after they started eating up my high price items at the room bar (that is another story - I guess they borrowed a page from the US hotel industry). I didn't get any photos of them, I got the impression they weren't gonna be too happy with my request when one of them told me that she has an American boyfriend living in FL and will soon be married (poor dude).

Although the hotel was nice, great location/price with great service and free b/fast, I found out during check out that they charged me xtra for having company in my room. The name of the hotel is Versille right off of 72 street (calle 72). However, if needed I have a listing of other hotels.

Cuidate,

Vallenato aka El Negrito

Elvis
01-12-04, 06:53
Mister Solo,

Thanks for the info.. I'll look into this on any future visits

Ferolga777
01-12-04, 14:06
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Instead, simply use the "Report this post to a moderator" link at the bottom of the report to send me an email alerting me of the problem, and I will take the appropriate action, which usually means that I will remove the entire report as I have so obviously done here.

Thank You,

Jackson

Ferolga777
01-14-04, 02:38
All right,

I apologize for expressing my well honed skepticism in a vituperative manner. I thank Jackson and the person that reported my insulting remarks for allowing me the chance to reconsider the way I express my thoughts. I do agree that expressing one's doubts in a civil and decorous manner is more conducive to good communication.

The fact remains, the glowing recommendation of Mister Solo for Mr. Solano left me exasperated by the lack of certain characteristics that would allow me to accept it as reliable.

The lack of other posts by Mister Solo raised a flag. As did the lack of concrete details, such as addresses or names of places that he visited. To me it sounds like disguised self-promotion.

I understand that Mister Solo doesn't have to write a report that convinces me that he is a satisfied customer and not otherwise. But understand that my motives for questioning the identity of the poster is that I want to make sure that I a hearing reliable information.

In the past, I've felt burned by glowing reports of certain places that didn't provide a more balanced view.

I exhort you to provide addresses of places you enjoyed.

Once again, my apologies to you Mister Solo and to you Mr. Solano.

Yours truly,

Ferolga777

Surfer
01-14-04, 23:59
IMHO Ferolga is not the only member who viewed Solo's testimonial (it wasn't really a report IMHO) with skepticism. b I, too, am sensitive to spam advertising guides or chulos posted by purported satidsfied clients.

That does NOT mean solo was deserving of personal attack or insult, but it CERTAINLY is fair game to comment on the fact that it was solo's first post and it appeared to be more a sales pitch than an OBJECTIVE evaulation. Ferolga was man enough to apologize for personalizing the issue and I commend him for that.

Vallenato
01-15-04, 04:13
Sorry,

I attempted to send a few photos, but they are too large! Can someone tell me how to change/reduce the size so that they can fit the standards here?

Vallenato

If you do not own a graphics program, you may download a free program called Image Resizer at http://www.imageresizer.com

Vallenato
01-15-04, 16:25
As a person who has been traveling to the coastal cities of Colombia for 7 years now, and married to a Colombiana, I must respectfully disagree with Mr. Solo on his 22-1 women to men ratio! This is just not true! It may seem that way to you, however, because you are a non-colombian and may the ability to help colombians, you "may" be approached more, and that my distort your figures.

Lets not forget, Colombia is a third-world country. And if you are a non-colombian and especially if you are an American, you are a hot commodity.

Regardless, of why you travel to Colombia, always remember to use common sense! Mr. Solo is correct with his advise for those of you who are not from an urban enviornment or street smart. But, for those who are from any large city in the US, you shouldn't have any problems, if you are not out there looking for trouble!

Later,

Vallenato

p.d. I have many monger related photos to share, but I need to resize them to fit on this forum.

If you do not own a graphics program, you may download a free program called Image Resizer at http://www.imageresizer.com

Ferolga777
01-16-04, 02:17
Mr. Solo,

Thank you for your report.

On the issue of the ID. The best advice I have gotten is to carry a color photocopy of your passport with you. And leave your real one at the hotel safe.

In Colombia purchases of certain items require the store to write down your passport number.


I also carry my driver's license.

Ferolga

Dutchman
01-21-04, 13:41
Seeing all those photos bring back my memories in Barranguilla. Let me share mine.

Dutchman
01-21-04, 13:43
There are so many nice girls in Colombia. Close your eyes and just pick one. You won;t be regret.

Dutchman
01-21-04, 13:46
Latinas latinas latinas. All of them have nice body from 14 till 44!

Dutchman
01-21-04, 13:52
Once you are in Barranguilla. Don;t forget to visit Rodadero in Santa Marta. It looks like Boca Chica but 3 times bigger. Policia de turismo every 500 meters. You are safe! Only 8~9 girls.

Dutchman
01-21-04, 13:55
OK, get to go!

Remember:

Every female is a possible target, the trick is how you communicate.

Surfer
01-21-04, 21:55
1: The danger in Santa Marta RIGHT now is the yellow fever outbreak which has already killed several people. Read the Barranquilla newspapers' online editions.

2. REgarding the ID thing, I have passed SEVERAL cedula checks just by showing a California drivers license, including once outside Casa Narino (the White House of Colombia) after I had taken a photo. The Men in Black promptly stoped the taxi, made me delete the photo, then inspected my drivers license and sent me on my way. While you are TECHNICALLY required to carry a passport at all timnes, I NEVER do. Not telling YOU GUYS to do that, but just sharing my experience.

3. Dutchman: what do you mean there are 8-9 girls: you mean they all look to be 8s or 9s on the scale of 10 or there are only 8 or 9 chicas available at Rodadero (which I find doubtful).

Daring Mood
01-21-04, 22:53
Mister Solo,

Thanks for the great pics. Just one question. How tall are you? 4Ft high? :-)

Cheers

Daring Mood

Dutchman
01-22-04, 04:14
Sorry, I mean all of them are 8s and 9s. They are hundred's walking there, from different part of colombia.

Vallenato
01-22-04, 19:21
Dutchman,

I'm glad to see you were at the "market" in Barranquilla in el centro. Many non-colombians are affraid to go there. I enjoy it when I'm there, I buy many cheap things including leather bags.

Also, your photo of the playa in where you show the famous hotel in the background, just fyi, Carlos Vives now owns that hotel. Did you get a chance to see it up close? They have pools on most balconies.

Fellows, again I must apologize, I tried to reduce the size of my many photos of BAQ, but I am having problems. I think it is more of a user problem. I will figure it out and post more photos soon!

Later,

Vallenta aka el negrito

If you do not own a graphics program that can reduce photograph sizes, you may download a free program called Image Resizer at http://www.imageresizer.com

Ricker
01-24-04, 23:09
Mr. Solo ... thanks for the photos.
I think you'd have a heart attack if you ever visited Cali or Medellin ... the quality is even better.

Dutchman
01-26-04, 13:15
yes Vallenato, everything is cheap in el centro. Maybe I am lucky, nothing has happend with me (yet)! I always travel in group of 2 or 3. We can cover each other. Of course, keep you eyes wide open in 360°. To tell you the true. Markets, malls, discos, pool rooms, schools etc are my favorite places to find non-pros. In colombia I find an other source. Clinic! I visit "Sonria" a dental clinic with a friend. I am deeply impressed with the high quality girls who are working there. From receptionist, doctors, assistance, nurse, cashier etc etc. Damn, they are all miss universe quality. There are nice and friendly girls everywhere.

Dutchman

Vallenato
01-28-04, 04:11
Dutchman,

I have also been to "Sonria". But for a professional reason. :-) Yes, I agree they all look good! Especially with those tight white uniforms!

Later,

Vallenato aka El Negrito

Techie Guy
01-29-04, 03:43
I will vouch to that.

Not only SONRIA, but also the private dentist :)

Grobo
04-05-04, 18:05
I spent 3 weeks in BQ.I recomend it. You dont need to go mongering here.I was surprised.I got laid almost every day with normal girls. The minimum wage is around 100$.So there are many women that just will go out with you so you can take them out to have fun. It'll still cost you money but dating a girl costs money as well. But the quality is high but I must recomend cali and specilay pereira its amazing the women there.Pereira the girls are so easy that you cant even imagine. Important to tell I'm a 40 year old normal guy I'm not great looking here in Europe I can go for months without scoring, but Pereira is heaven on earth. I'll need a picture she is 20 and found here working in McDonalds.

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Grobo
04-06-04, 16:31
Another beauty I love Colombia. She is from Cali.

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Happy C
04-13-04, 04:16
Grobo,

Nice girl, Don't mean to be rude but is this young lady a pro or a regular girl the reason I ask is I saw her picture and profile in amigos.com looking for a partner for marriage etc. I just want to get an idea if a lot of the girls in amigos.com are pros how can one tell if the woman you are communicating with is not a lady of the evening.

Happy C

Happy C
04-13-04, 04:19
Grobo,

Where is Pereira, Is this a town or a club in Cali?

Thanks in advance.

Happy C

Prosal
04-13-04, 18:10
Happy C, i think Peirera is a town not too far from Cali, in the Valle district ;

Cheers

Happy C
04-13-04, 18:16
Never heard of the place. I have heard of Palmira which is a town near the airport that was inhabited by the Japennese in the early part of the century. I am going to need to check it out.

Thanks Pro

HAPPY C

Happy C
04-13-04, 18:42
Sorry Mr Solo I quite agree just did not know where this place was. I am looking for info on this city like Hotels Cases where the action is , prices because I would like to visit the town

HAPPY C

Ferolga777
04-13-04, 22:40
Is the cow in Photograph: tu_0001.jpg from Barranquilla?

Happy C
05-02-04, 20:37
I am looking for addresses for some day time cases brothels, prices and girl friendly hotels in this city.

Thanks in advance,

Happy C

Happy C
05-04-04, 18:16
Mister Solo,

Thank you will do.

HAPPY C

Dutchman
05-13-04, 01:19
For the daytime action. You may try this: Variedades Loly carrera 48#69-84tel: 3582032 or
Peluqueria Victor on the same street above tel: 3585943. They are actually casa with girls coming from other barrio. You may call, or pass by 24 hours a day. There is also a newpaper with ads for call in service. I don;t remember the newspaper's name. They are many, but only one has ads. On a lonely day, I try to call the service for fun. When I see the girl comes in my hotel. I fall off the sofa. Worth to try it. Once you know the first girl. She can arrange her girlfriends who are working for the same pimp for less money. You don;t need the pimp anymore.

Dutchman

as I always said: "every female is a posibble target. The trick is how you communicate"

Dollar Bill
05-24-04, 14:59
ALL - FARC is out bombing the hell out of different areas of the country (Northwest Colombia (normally safer)). Many dead and many wounded.

This to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their start of the "war."

Please see the link below for the CNN story:

http://us.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/05/23/colombia.attack.ap/index.html

Good Luck and please be safe. Gringos are easy to spot and although that might help you with the ladies, it also makes you an easy target for the FARC.

$Bill

Dollar Bill
05-25-04, 13:48
Here is some more info on the attacks:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/05/24/colombia.40.years.ap/index.html

Please be safe!

$Bill

Surfer
05-27-04, 20:53
The recent bombing was about 1/3 the way from CTG to BAQ.
The city of BAQ has its share of violent crime, of course, but it has not witnessed the spate of kidnappings which have afflicted other areas. Get 100 miles SOUTH or EAST of the city , however, and all bets are off. La Guajira is not "100s of miles away", nor is the Magdalena Valley South of the City (where the river lies).

LatinTraveller
05-29-04, 02:02
Surfer

I have cautioned many times in the past that Colombia is very dangerous. Why do people just not accept this. You do not have to put your hand into the fire to know that it is going to get burnt.

I remember recently, not quite when, there were bombs in the supermarkets in Barranquilla and in December three foreigners were kidnapped. This coupled with the usual Colombian urban violence does not make this city safe. It is possibly safer than Cali but who knows.

The bomb yesterday in Cartagena was discovered in the plant room of the Hotel Capilla del Mar on the 22nd floor. The police threw it in the swimming pool and made a controlled explosion.

What the people who know and understand Colombia are saying is this: By all means came but be careful.

I am sure that you will agree with all of the above.

Take care

Latintraveller

Surfer
05-29-04, 22:03
Peter: I LOVE the country more than ANY I've known (over 40 and counting), despite its warts. And I use "Locombia" in the MOST affectionate way, as is "loveably crazy." No insult was intended AT ALL; in fact, I HATE the perception Americans have that ALL Colombians are guerillas or traqueros. It is a VERY small segment (FARC claims 16K under arms, ELN about 5K) that creates a bad image FOR ALL.

My newest cybernovia is a Barranquillera (as was my very first) so I shall be heading your way before too long and would enjoy sharing a cold one and discussing the country we BOTH love.
And I TOTALLY agree with you that the drug problem is OURS, not THEIRS (because even if Plan Colombia succeded in wiping out the drug trade in Colombia (and OF COURSE it can NEVER succeed), Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela etc would step up and fill the void.) Blaming Colombia for the AMERICAN drug addiction is scapegoating of the worst kind.

Finally, I must respectfully disagre that discussion of safety issues is inappropriate. I believe it irresponsible to JUST discuss the PROS (meaning the positives, NOT meaning hookers) without acknowledging the Cons of Colombia as a destination. Let people have ALL siders of the issue then they can decide for themselves. "There is no better arbiter of truth than the "marketplace of ideas"".

Vagringo
05-30-04, 04:36
yes it is dangerous however going to wash dc at 3 in the morning is also. i was in bar for carnival last year it is no iraq the risks we take in life are part of it. sleep with a ho catch a vd .so I think we should not clutter the board with the truth like nicklsion said you cant handle the truth any way ----col rulesa a fan

Dollar Bill
06-16-04, 14:47
info deleted - see "General Info" Section for news info on killings

Ron99
06-24-04, 02:27
I just returned from a trip to BAQ. Lucitania was great. I used KiKay for my taxi as always. I've been going there for about 10 years. Stayed at Puerta Del Sol for $50 a night including breakfast. One of my favorite Colombian cities.

Ferolga777
07-15-04, 13:09
Re: Photograph: baloons.jpg

At least she's wide hipped.

Ferolga

Sekoya
07-15-04, 17:12
I will post from time to time a collection of beautiful BARRANQUILLERAS, that will everyone know the kind of women we have here.*Sigh*

The forum rules state that you're only supposed to post pictures of women YOU HAVE ACUALLY HAD SEX WITH. If we wanted to look at porn we would have a MUCH easier time of it at a million other sites around the Web.

Peter Solano
07-18-04, 04:02
Well, complying to the forum rules, I know this girl, and can introduce to any one interested traveling into Barranquilla.

Peter

Ferolga777
07-18-04, 23:31
At least she's wide hipped.

Ferolga

[I'm done.]

Peter Solano
07-19-04, 13:23
Here is one for you, Ferolga.

Peter

Peter Solano
08-05-04, 04:27
Come to the sea of beautiful women in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Peter

Leif Erickson
08-07-04, 01:36
I use to refer to the U.S. State Department web site when traveling overseas, but the site is so ridiculously dramatic I don't use it anymore. You can be paralyzed by fear or you can have an adventure. Anyone have any thoughts on the companies offering singles tours to Columbia? TLC, Latin Connection, etc.

Thanks

Peter Solano
08-07-04, 18:27
Why spend $1000 plus Dollars on a single`s tour if for a couple of hundred I can run an ad in the paper for you and help you get the woman you really want. PRIVATE EMAIL me for details.

Peter

Dom Wolf
08-12-04, 05:51
Has anyone used Peter Solano for real in Colombia? I would like to hear from a board member with several reports please. Members we all respect. That has not let use down in the past.

I know Colombia is dangerous and I have to go (work related), I would like to go out at night with someone trusted by members of this board.

This Peter Solano may be on the up and up, but I have seen his post on other boards, same M.O., with the same pictures.

Just need some background before I use him or not. Could not get members from the other board to vouch for him there, maybe someone here?

Thank You

Dom Wolf
08-17-04, 01:58
Thanks Mister Solo,

Anyone else used Peter Solano.

Info would be helpful.

Hoof Hunter
08-18-04, 21:36
Just came back from BAQ for the 1st time. It's hot as hell, but it's fairly safe there. I experienced nothing negative, except a non-functioning Banco Popular ATM. I was with my regular lady, so no mongering, but I can provide my experience.

Women
There are many available sexy women in this city. They are all shades, colors, sizes, and all have beautiful butts. They were all very friendly and warm, some flirtacious. All interested in meeting my friends.

It's ridiculous. It's like they've almost given up on the dudes there, preferring to wait for Captain American to come save them. I saw about 5 marraige agencies there alone. My lady had signed up for a few, and gone on dates, but never really amounted to much. She says there are many girls in the same situation who resort to this.

I would recommend BAQ as a spot to go check out prospective wives, if that's what you want, or flings with regular chicks, if that's what you want. Just be clear with them, and you'll probably not have any problems. They love to party.

I did not get the chance to visit the local houses of pleasure. I was locked in with my lady for the weekend. She did point out a couple of places where our preferred ladies of pleasure frequent, but I could not make out the names from the taxi.

There were a few areas of streetwalkers in the Prado area. Be careful, as I saw a TV or two mixed in with the girls.

Exchange Rate/ATM
Right at around $2600 COP to $1 USD. Best rates offered at ATMs. Airport has several. There are casa de cambios in the airport as well, but offered lower than market rates.

In Prado area, there are Banco Populars (max amt. per trans. - $300,000 COP) & Citibanks (max. amt per trans - $200,000 COOP) that accept VISA/MasterCard. Most supermercados and stores accept VISA.

Hotel
Stayed in the El Prado area at the Hotel Majestic for approx. $30/night plus taxes. Nice, Moorish-styled hotel. Decently-sized rooms, complete with A/C, hot water, nice-king-size bed, cable TV, refrig, small dining area. Guest friendly. Nice swimming pool on grounds, used by local families on Sundays. Church service in hotel conf. room, if you're interested. Great restaurant in lobby as well, breakfast is included in your rate.

In walking distant to supermercado Olympia (or Sao as it's known locally) which is great place to check out the local hotties. Hotel is also within walking distance to a couple of universities, including Simon Bolivar. Definitely worth checking out for the share talent alone. I saw about 3 internet cafes near the hotel. Taxi rides everywhere was within 7,000 pesos, mostly less than that.

Nightclubs
Went to Kilimanjaro outside of town on the coast. Very romantic outdoor environment directly on the coast, literally. Decent selection of music, some American, but mostly merengue, salsa, vallenato, and then there was reggaeton. You haven't lived until you see Colombianas dance to reggaeton. Even better is when they are dancing with you. Saw a few groups of single ladies there. There were some stunners in the groups. The chivas (party bus) made their way here and dumped groups of people here for an hour at a time. I had enough sweating, and we cabbed it back to town.

Hit up La Quinta & Frogg Leggs before deciding to have a final drink in Luna Negra. La Quinta & Frogg Leggs are your standard nightclubs that play some American music, and are loaded with very sexy available women, but you must get there early or have a reservation. These places are full by 12 at nite. There were many other local-type places that I stopped in, but the names escape me. On Saturday, we did about 8-10 stops that nite.

Shopping Malls
Buena Vista is the top-notch upscale choice here. Veyr similar to any in your home towns here, except the talent level is blazing. Older, kept women to younger, curious women. As I walked through the mall, there were many eyes on me. They knew I was visiting, the chicks sizing me up, my chica locking me down.

Dark/light/morena, you name it. The women dominate the views here. There are shopping deals to be had, if you need a sidebar from sex. Some of the girls in the stores can probably be talked into meeting you later for dinner or a drink, depends on your skills. Has a cinema inside as well as a foodcourt that is convenient for lady-watching and flirting.

There's also Centro Commercial which is an outdoor-type shopping mall. And there are a few others.

Taxis
Grab the yellow cabs. Most trips are within $3,000-7,000 COP. My trip to Kilimanjaro was $10,000 COP each way. I grabbed taxis from the airport, from my hotel, in the street on my own, everywhere. Nothing crazy to report, except they drive like madmen.

Security
At no point did I feel in harm's way in BAQ. From what I was told, there were petty thieves (pickpockets), but not any FARC nor paramilitary were in Barranquilla. The closest of any reported such existence of that type of danger would be Santa Marta.

We walked the streets day and night in the fairly secure Prado area. We were in the South area (where she humbles resides) during the day and part of the nights. I never felt threatened or in harm's way. I was told that things can get pretty bad in the South and Centro, but not out of hand. Just petty robbery, so leave the valuables at the hotel, if you decide to venture that way.

I know FARC & the paramilitary issues exist in Colombia, but I would suggest just speaking to the local people who completely insist you are safe there. They feel it's a slap in the face for people to think that badly of their country.

Bogota is Bogota. Every capital draws some bad seeds. There are kidnappings in BOG. Just be smart. For the most part, the other major cities (Cartagena, Cali, Medellin, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga) are clear of the danger issues. There is armed security everywhere, especially in the tourist areas.


Wrap-up
In essence, if you speak decent Spanish, you can get laid here, if you are smart about it, and for free. There are many sexy women that dominate the areas we visited. They were all interested in speaking more. Some tried their limited English on me. I sensed that they were willing to try a lot more on me as well. A sense also picked up by my chica.

I'll be headed back to BAQ next month. I'd recommend you try it out for yourself. Hope this helps someone.

Nyc Expat
08-19-04, 12:35
H.H.
Nice report about BAQ. My comments regarding recent adventure east of Santa Marta and recent postings of dangers is found in "other areas" of this thread.

Rob Hay
08-29-04, 21:12
Barranquilla might be my favorite place for non pro hunting. I went last year around Carnival timeI have used a a few of the dating services and hooked up with some major hotties in the process. I posted my picture and ad up with the agencies and got alot of responses.

I stayed at 2 hotels

Hotel Princess- they called the girls every couple hours to see what was up. That got annoying after a while

Hotel Royal- a much better place and girls could stay overnight

I had alot of great glocal guides helping me during the trip which is very helpful

Disco-
Tropical Cocktails- played some hip hop,trance, not a bad place to score non pros also, La Quinta, La Marca?? they are all on the same block!

The big mall in the north I'm don't remmeber the name but everything was dirt cheap and pretty decent quality.

Lucitania- I dont know if its still open but its pretty nice. Very little English spoken though

Actually writing this is making me a big nostalgic. I might just want to go back pretty soon.

Really alot of hotties, but watch out for the heat down there its a killer, I wouldnt recommend going right about now

Vallenato
09-14-04, 20:45
Any of you mongers (only kool ones) in B/quilla now? I'm here with the family, but can get passes at time, hollar if you wanna hang a little!

Vallenato aka El Negrito Lindo

Hoof Hunter
09-15-04, 18:01
Headed back down to BAQ next week for the weekend.

Probably spending all my time with my chica there. Mister Solo is very correct, Colombianas are very possessive, and my chica is such with my time. Probably won't be able to sneak away, but i'm not pressed either.

Will probably hit CTG or Santa Marta (El Rodadero) one day next wkd. My chica confirmed that Sundays at the beach at El Rodadero, there are many normal girls there, and it's pretty safe in that area of Santa Marta. She did advise that there is a guerilla presence in Santa Marta as well.

Anyone ever been to La Troja, near the stadium? Supposedly, it's a local bar of hookers, killers, thieves, drug dudes, and normal folks who mind their business and just get drunk, sing vallenato, and dance. Oh yeah, the occasional fight occurs. I'm not really interested in going, just asking.

Also heard that there's a nightclub/restaurant in Puerto Colombo inside a castle or something similar. I don't know the name, but it's near Kilimanjaro. Anyone know it, or have experience there?

Vallenato
09-15-04, 22:39
Hoof Hunter,

What da hell a gringo knowing about La Troja? ;-) Yes, I am very familar with it! If you are walking up the street and the stadium is on the left, La Troja is on the right up a little side alley! A lot of hustlers and thieves are there night and day, just hangn out. There is a auto shop where they do some repairs and some other things there!

Anyway, depending on how you look and blend in, you may have fun there! But be careful-watch your drinks! Walk around the corner to the Olimpica on the corner and buy some condoms first. Across from the Olimpica is a shop where they sell leather briefcases and shoes (great prices) tell Lilianna her "Boricua" says "hola". I can't get out much this trip.

Hoof Hunter you surprise me--BTW, don't buy anything from the vendors outside the stadium, you'll get a better price in the Macardo en el centro such as a Alejandro Duran hat!

Boy, what do you know about Vallenato? :-)

Vallenato El Negrito Lindo

Beavis
09-16-04, 01:30
I spent 2 weeks in Santa Marta July and August. Had a blast, enough single women but was with the novia. Rodadero is the finest beach in Colombia. A good hotel is Hotel Rodadero 90K per night for 2 people including breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want an apartment there are many but most are so-so. A good one is the Edificio San Carlos near the east end of the beach. The manager Carlos speaks decent English if that is needed. Santa Marta average costs are about half of Cartagena.

Hoof Hunter
09-16-04, 15:29
Vallenato - LOL!!! I won't have any breathing space to sample La Troja. I do prefer the local spots over the tourist upscale spots when I travel. The novia ain't trying to go there.

Anyway, she's picking me up from the airport, and taking me back. As I said before, I'm locked in for my time in BAQ. Not a bad thing, I'm actually looking forward to it. If I can get a 2 hour pass from her, I'll go check it out with my boys and her cousins (my pistol-totin' security detail), but not participating. LOL!

Is Liliana in the leather place? Or La Troja? If I meet her, I'll give regards from Puerto Rock.

Also, thanks for the shopping info. I'll look for those shops next Fri. I do have a question regarding shopping. Where is best (cheapest) to buy authetic football jerseys? I saw some in Exito, some in Sao (Olympia), and a few in the street (but they didn't look very authentic). Where would you suggest?

Also, you have any info on that castle spot in Puerto Colombo, near Kilimanjaro's? Is it worth a visit? We're planning on catching a chiva on Fri. nite, but I may decide to stick with La Quinta or Frogg Leggs, and skip the Puerto Colombo run. Just asking. Already did Kilimanjaro's, very nice, just too damn far.

Beavis - Thanks for the info on Santa Marta. Still up in the air on whether to go to Cartagena or Santa Marta from Barranquilla. It will be an overnight trip, meaning leaving BAQ after b-fast and returning the next morning. She really wants to see Isla Rosario, as she's never been. I just want to take some cool pics and hit a beach.

I tried to find info on Hotel Rodadero, but unable to locate online. Do you have a # or anything? Or one for Edificio San Carlos? Just need somewhere decent to crash for a night. if we decide to head that way, it would be good to have a #.

Surfer
09-17-04, 01:52
Beavis: Rodadero is FAR from "the best beach" in Colombia (though I have not been there). By all accounts the beavches in Tayronna Park are WAY nicer than Rodadero. I also think San Andres & Provedencia have better beaches (and i HAVE been there). Rodadero looks good compared to Cartagena or Barranquilla beaches, I agree, but best in Colombia is a stretch.

Sergio22
09-17-04, 20:03
Hi folks,

I live in Barranquilla Colombia, I know some places where you can find girls, very nice girls, from 18 years old to 25.

Anyone can tell me places or phones or contacts to get girls like I told you?

By the way, if anyone need these girls just contact me.

Thanks

Vallenato
09-23-04, 12:07
Hoof Hunter:

Sorry bro, just got your message! I'm back in the states now! Just as I thought, didn't have much time alone this trip. I had a boat load of fun though! Split time between C/gena & B/quilla. If you are in B/quilla now, tell your girl you want to go barrio Las Flores for fish! She will tell you it's dangerous, but go in the late afternoon if you are concerned!

For those of you who haven't been to B/quilla. Well you just don't know what your missing! Shit, just standing around the Avianca counter in Miami, you'll get a sample of whats to come!

Vallenato

Manson749
09-30-04, 22:13
Hello all,

I don't have any posts but I have been around for along time. Mostley looking up things here in the states but I have been down to Venezuela to Isla Margarita and had a great time but I dream about hitting up colombia. But here is the thing: I am a white male in his thirties with a bunch of tattoos and dont speak much spanish. I hate to ask but is it safe for someone like myself to go down there? I love spanish women and Colombia has the best in my eyes so if anyone could help a fellow monger out I would be most greatful.

I have been looking around and seen these mariage site wich state that I could stay for two weeks and meet new women everyday for 1000 usd but I am thinking that why not kill two birds with one stone stay there and meet a wife and at the same time do the scene down there.

Thanks guys.

EDITOR's NOTE: Posting of this report was delayed pending revisions to capitalize the word "I". To avoid future delays, please use a capital "I" to refer to yourself in future reports. Thanks!

Surfer
10-01-04, 01:06
Solo: I doubt Avianca will "disappear", and even if it did, Aerorepublica, Satena, Inter or somebody else will pick up the routes. It WAS more convenient when AA had their MIA-BAQ flight; perhaps they might resume that service. Otherwise, COPA may be your only option.

Simple Man
10-01-04, 03:20
Brazilian Wins Bidding For Avianca
Colombia's bankrupt airline Avianca said Tuesday its board had picked a cash-rich Brazilian oil entrepreneur to take charge of the carrier over a rival group led by Continental Airlines.

The bid by Brazilian businessman German Efromovich, who would take a 75 percent stake in Avianca, will be formally submitted for approval to a US bankruptcy court under the struggling carrier's Chapter 11 proceedings, Avianca said.

"[Efromovich's bid] adequately complied with necessary requirements for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 in a satisfactory manner," Avianca said in a statement.

Efromovich, who wants Avianca to complement his Brazilian regional carrier, Ocean Air, offered in his bid to make a USD$64 million cash injection into Colombia's flagship airline and assume its debt of about USD$300 million.

In comparison, the bid by Continental -- in partnership with Panama's Copa airlines -- was "subject to multiple conditions," Avianca said.

One of the conditions was that Copa was first able to obtain a USD$50 million loan so that it could pay off the Colombian carrier's pension liabilities.

Johan007
10-01-04, 14:26
Guys,

You also can fly to cartagena...and from there take a BUS....to BQ.
The ride is about 2 hours. Doing this in the DAY time it is pretty "safe". You will meet several checkpoints from the police/militairy.
Doing this on the evening....well....you are at your own risk.(AFTER 18.00 the checkpoints are no longer occupied)
Even at this traject sometimes busses got robbed! During the daytime this road is pretty safe.

btw the busride will cost you about 8 bucks.(one trip with AC vehicle).
Beware of pickpockets on all large busstations in Colombia!!
Travel at a very LOW profile. Learn spanish or bring somebody that speaks spanish which you can trust to arrange the deal for you. Try to avoid speaking english or any other language except spanish in order to avoid attraction from certain scumbags.

Take care.

Johan.

Hoof Hunter
10-01-04, 15:51
I wouldn't so much worry about Avianca going away from BAQ. Little fact known: Avianca was founded in BAQ. There's a lot of history there.

The only national Avianca flight between two cities not originating or connecting through Bogota is BAQ-MDE. There's the MIA-BAQ direct flight, as well as MIA-MDE, MIA-CLO.

But my point is, BAQ seems to get special treatment from Avianca. The airport stays busy, so it wouldn't make sense to eliminate or decrease flights to this destination.

Nyc Expat
10-01-04, 16:20
Re.: Overland bus eastbound from CTG.
We traveled from CTG to Maicao from early morning returning to Santa Marta that same day arriving 10 PM. My novia told me to keep a low profile, not to speak english and she would do all the talking if spoken to.

Several members with in-country experience advise against it.

All of us should consider spending the airfare and getting there within 25 min. (CTG - BAQ) instead of traveling on the bus not knowing about our safety. There are no guarantees.

I hope to be in CTG within the next couple of months and visit BAQ as well as Cali. With the high airfares from US airports, the Colombian domestic fares are minimal in comparison.

Safe and pleasant journey. Enjoy.

Peter Solano
10-01-04, 19:08
Guys,

It is NOT only the question of not speaking English at any point, you have to remember that you people STAND OUT.

Unless you are dark and Italian than may be you can pass as a local , I had an Italian Client one time and when walking around at the mall people would ask him for directions which he did not understand oh course.LOL. But if you are Irish, forget it you will stand out EVEN if you never say a word. Even Black Americans look different than the Black people here.

Manson749, if you PM , I will be more than happy to help you, save you money and get you the woman you want. And when you are here I will be your translator and guide. I will give you a fair rate too.

Peter Solano

Surfer
10-01-04, 19:35
The checkpoints WERE staffed at night when I drove it in a taxi. We got stopped and searched three times, though only one was thorough. They check the drivers papers VERY carefully though.
Hard to get an AC taxi to BAQ for less than 100K.

Nyc Expat
10-01-04, 19:55
From Santa Marta, we took a late afternoon taxi to CTG. We were stopped 3 times at the check points. Two times I had to produce id and they searched my suitcase, behind/under the rear taxi seat and allaround the inside lining of the trunk. Only took 5 minutes. Our driver also had to show the travel documents he wrote up before departure.

From BAQ to CTG it got dark and there were no more check points.

Vallenato
10-02-04, 12:35
Peter Solano,

Black Americans only look different by the way they dress! If they remove their gold and or timberlands/nikes, they will pass. That is until they open their mouths!

Cuidate,

Vallenato aka El Negrito Lindo

Peter Solano
10-02-04, 17:14
Try to carry your passport at all times, especially while traveling, photocopies just won`t do, and police can give you a hassle if they want to. BUT don`t ever loose your it, I have heard it takes over a month to get a replacement, you can`t go back home without it and the hassle you will have to go trough to get a new one will ruin the memories from your trip.

Peter Solano

Surfer
10-04-04, 20:40
Peter: While the police can ALWAYS hassle you "if they want to", my experience in Colombia is that they want to HELP we poor Nortes, not hassle us (unlike Mexico, for example). I NEVER carry my original passport outside the hotel and have never had even a bit of hasle from la policia when I show a photocopy. The main thing is make a copy including the page with the CURRENT entry stamp for Colombia (so they can verify you have not overstayed).

Carlos Vives new album is getting rave reviews here and I'd LOVE to see him in concert THERE. If you hear anything about concert dates please post. Ditto for BAQ's most famous daughter Shakira, though she will not tour until the new album is released sometime early next year (I believe).

Nyc Expat
10-04-04, 20:47
Agree with Surfer. I carried a photocopy of my passport and the police accepted it as legal documentation in the LDV raid one night and "on the road" at check points.

Peter Solano
10-05-04, 01:16
Surfer, that info was posted based on my experience, they gave us a hassle with a photocopy and I had to get tough with the Police.

Sure I will watch for Carlos Vives and will post the info accordingly.

Cheers,

Peter Solano

Ferolga777
10-06-04, 00:24
Just a brief analysis

Mr. Solano, from experience, says:

" they gave us a hassle with a photocopy and I had to get tough with the Police."


Also, he states, from what he's heard:

"don`t ever loose your it, I have heard it takes over a month to get a replacement, you can`t go back home without it ..."


So, you, the tourist, decide using your common sense.

I go with photocopy, driver's licence and lots of comments about how great Colombia is and how safe I feel thanks to them.

Johan007
10-06-04, 01:10
Hi Guys,

Peter Solano wrote:

Surfer, that info was posted based on my experience, they gave us a hassle with a photocopy and I had to get tough with the Police.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you BS-ing me???????????

How in earth's name do YOU want to get "TOUGH" with the police in Colombia????

I guess you just slipped them a 20 $ bancnote in both their hands?? (=40 bucks down the drain...)
Maybe that is what you mean with "getting tough"....

LOL

Johan.

Nyc Expat
10-06-04, 10:44
Peter S.
Please elaborate your statement about getting "tough".
I am also interested in your recipe. We gringos can benefit from your knowledge and experience.

I showed a photocopy of my passport a total of 5 times while in-country a total of 3 weeks with absolutely no consequences.

Hoof Hunter
10-06-04, 23:25
Sorry Solo, guess Peter Solano's gonna have to tell me to F-off. But BS needs to be called. Advice is great, but when it's the wrong advice???? I have nothing to gain from this, I'm not a vendor.

This dude is telling people to carry their passports around? In NO foreign country is that sound advice. Your passport should be locked away in your hotel room safe, until you are leaving.

A photocopy (notarized or not) and some other form of ID is sufficient. I've never encountered any further questioning from police (military or local) after showing them that. To put people in the position to frivilously risk losing their passport, is extremely bad advice.

Getting tough with the police? Yeah, man, whatever!!! I prefer to enjoy my vacation, headache-free. Except for self-inflicted hangovers. YMMV!

I'm sure there are asshole cops around. Ignore them and just produce your documents. Anything further, plead ignorance.

Been stopped a few times on the trip from CTG to BAQ. Hired a minivan service for the ride, paid 25.000 COP per person. Filled out the passenger manifest for the driver, passport number and country included. Never had a further problem. Driver spoke directly to police. All along the drive, our driver radioed in our locations by the km-markers.

Got stopped on another trip, and was asked to step out of the van. Patted down. Asked to show my ID, I showed my PHOTOCOPY of my passport. Even asked to show how much money I had on me, over 300.000 COP, not a problem further. They checked the van, we went on our way. No hassle, just doing their jobs.

I sincerely doubt that these are uncommon experiences between CTG & BAQ.

I've heard the route is safe at night, it seemed like it would be, but I wouldn't test it. To me, it's not worth it. Plenty of fun to be had in BAQ at night, as well as in CTG at night. Stay where you are and leave out in the morning.

Peter Solano
10-06-04, 23:59
I am sorry guys, all I wanted was to save you some trouble, not PUT YOU IN A POSITION TO LOOSE YOUR PASSPORT. We had two experiences where cops did not accept the photocopy and wanted to take us to the station with the American guy detained, while I travel back to BQ , get in his safe, get his passport and come back to get him, and as of all you know that was not possible, so that is why I posted what I posted.

But again some of you have been lucky so good for you. Use your common sense, but if you get hassled, don`t tell me I did not warn you. I am closing my case.

Peter Solano.

Jun Fan
10-07-04, 00:23
When I used to go to Barranquilla, I used to stay at the Prado always. It's kind of old school, and not super cheap, but it's so fucking hot down there that the pool makes it worth it.

The doorman at night will hook you up with hookers for a very nominal tip.

Here is a pic of the pool.

Jun Fan
10-07-04, 00:24
And here is a pic of some "scenery" poolside:

Jun Fan
10-07-04, 00:26
My ex-wife's cousin Olga. Best natural tits I have ever seen.

Ferolga777
10-07-04, 01:07
Hoof Hunter

Thank you. It is nice to hear from someone that knows what he is talking about and who give good advice.

Jun Fan

Nice to see someone that takes good photos. That is not as common as one would wish it to be.


Thank gents for shining sunlight on moldy advice.

Jun Fan
10-07-04, 02:01
About the Passport issue...an American passport is worth alot of money in the Colombian underground. My passport never saw the light of day, just stays in my lockbox. Color copy will due for sure.

Here's another pic from the Prado Pool

Johan007
10-07-04, 02:35
Hi Jun Fan,

your ex-wife's cousin Olga has very fine and good tits. I like them a lot.

They are very round....:-) No fakes....I love that.
I bet she is a great fucker.....:-)

best regards to you sir.

Johan


PS: I do not like if people truy to sell here info about hookers. This board should be FREE. We are here to help eachother. No to get $$$$ for selling/buying (probably useless??) information.
Use your common sense and LEARN spanish For God's Sake!
OOO and PLEASEEEEE do never ever get "tough"with the cops in Colombia! This advise is free for anybody.

Nyc Expat
10-07-04, 12:06
Hola Jun Fan,
Olga & Shirley are attractive. I am in favor of posting some, with limitations because of bandwidth, scenery or tourist photos in addition to the women. These photos provide excellent incite for potential visitors what can be expected while they contemplate a trip.

Prado looks like a cosy hotel. What do they charge?. Do they have a website? Thanks.

Grobo
10-12-04, 10:28
I was wondering does anyone know the requirements to get the Colombian residency. How much money do you need to invest or is there some way to get it without getting married or investing.

Ricker
10-21-04, 17:53
Anyone know what the cost is for a taxi from Barranquiila to Cartagena is ... in the daytime? Thanks.

Yossarian 99
10-22-04, 09:04
Would like to get some advice from someone living in Barranquilla (or someone really knowledgable about the city) regarding private apartments.

I'll be moving there in January and may stay for 3-4 months. Would appreciate some information on how to find an apartment near Universidad del Norte.

Thanks,

Yos

Peter Solano
10-23-04, 00:42
Anyone know what the cost is for a taxi from Barranquiila to Cartagena is ... in the daytime? Thanks.

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.

Nyc Expat
10-23-04, 09:32
We paid less than 150000 P from Santa Marta to CTG recently. 130000 P sounds expensive from Barranquilla. If your chica is with you, I am sure she can negotiate a favorable fare if your Spanish skills are not fluent.

Ricker
10-23-04, 14:26
Thanks for the info guys ... on the Barranquilla to Cartagena taxi ...

I'm trying to decide between flying to Bogota and down to Cartagena or into Baranquilla and driving over.

Mikster
11-10-04, 22:43
Fellas,

I am on a short time table. Got some unexpected time off coming up quick and need your help please.

I am trying to decide between BAQ and Cartagena for about a 12 day trip. Dont want to do both as funds are somewhat limited.

My priorities are meeting regular girls, mongering, and just having a good time in general in a nice city. I have met girls online from both places so it doesnt matter to me which one I go to, whatever the consensus says is the best.

I did find a place called the Hotel Royal in BAQ that offered me US$25 per night with big pool and it looks pretty nice, 4 stars. Anyone know it?

Any opinions on which place is better? Better chicas? Anything of help will be appreciated.

Thanks fellas

Mikster

Hoof Hunter
11-10-04, 23:11
Do both. CTG has more to do than BAQ. BAQ is much more of a normal town, while CTG is a tourist town.

In BAQ, you need to speak basic-decent Spanish. In CTG, you can get by without much Spanish.

CTG has a better, more-accessible P4P scene, as well as a beach option. La Dolce Vita is completely unmatched in BAQ. But BAQ does have some local spots that I have gone to, but would not advise you to.

BAQ has beaches 20+ mins away, which come in handy, because the heat in the city during the day is brutal. Puerto Colombo is supposedly the best of the beaches there. CTG has several beach options, and much closer.

BAQ has many chicas there, probably more educated with legitimate jobs/professions than CTG. Buena Vista Mall, Exito, Centro Commercial, even SAO Olympia will be loaded with normal chicas going about their business. And they'll notice you as being different. It's up to you as to what you do with the attention you'll get. CTG has chicas in abundance as well, and probably much-more readily-available for you than BAQ.

BAQ is probably cheaper than CTG, as CTG is a tourist town. I've also found people to be a bit more honest, taxis/drinks-wise. In BAQ, there are much fewer touts to bug you.

Are you sure you got a $25/nite quote at Hotel Royal? I've not heard of it ever going that low before. $35-$55 is the normal range. Not much of a difference, but you said you're on a budget. You might want to confirm that quote. I've been there and it's a pretty decent hotel. Has it's own bar/disco and restaurant. Breakfast is included in the cost. I'll be staying there again in 2 weeks.

Nightscene: BAQ has Frogg Leggs, La Quinta, Juanitos, and Kilimanjaros (if you have a date to impress). CTG has Tu Candelas, La Quinta, Mister Babillas, etc, and then......La Dolce Vita.

Last note: stay away from Centro and below in BAQ after dark. Things get dicey. I'm sure you don't need that on your vacation.

Buena suerte!!!


Fellas,

I am on a short time table. Got some unexpected time off coming up quick and need your help please.

I am trying to decide between BAQ and Cartagena for about a 12 day trip. Dont want to do both as funds are somewhat limited.

My priorities are meeting regular girls, mongering, and just having a good time in general in a nice city. I have met girls online from both places so it doesnt matter to me which one I go to, whatever the consensus says is the best.

I did find a place called the Hotel Royal in BAQ that offered me US$25 per night with big pool and it looks pretty nice, 4 stars. Anyone know it?

Any opinions on which place is better? Better chicas? Anything of help will be appreciated.

Thanks fellas

Mikster

Macgoo
11-12-04, 04:11
Hoof Hunter,

I've been lurking here looking for just the info you provided. Thanks.

I am again contemplating a visit (within next week)and want to know where to find the pros and semi-pros. Perhaps you can tell me the name of a place for this action. How are the CTG casinos for semi/pro action?

Thx

Hoof Hunter
11-12-04, 07:04
I'm not sure of the puterias in BAQ, but they are there. Just ask a taxi driver in front of your hotel. Or check back a few pages, I believe someone found some casas. It's really not needed, unless you are that desparate. Just go to a mall, stroll through El Prado, Carrera 54 & Calle 72 area is always lively with regular chicas. Be friendly, and use your Spanish, even if it's poor. Watch how helpful these ladies can become.

Take a chiva (party bus), costs like $10.000-20.000COP per person. That pays for admission to 3-4 clubs/bars, a bottle of aguardiente, and your transport to the clubs/bars. You can leave whenever you're ready to. There will be other chicas on these chivas. Talk with your hotel reception for logistics on where to catch one.

Frogg Leggs, La Quinta, Juanitos, are the main discos in town. There are others, but these will have the most chicas there, many in groups alone. Kilimanjaros is located about 20 mins outside of town, on the beach. It's hit or miss with chicks there. Marriage agencies and chivas bring people there. Other than that, there are a few stragglers and mostly couples.

Alternative to spending $150.000COP ($60 USD) on taxi to CTG, and just as safe as a taxi. Use an auto rentado for $25.000COP each way. It's basically an official late model minivan service. Usually takes 6 people. You can reserve/plan you trip ahead. They will take you directly to your CTG destination from BAQ. You officially sign up and the driver takes care of everything during the roadstops. He also radios in his location every 5 kms or so during the ride, even though the road is secure. I'm taking it again in two weeks.

Invertours - 01157-5-368-2990 - offices located in El Prado or El Norte of BAQ. If your hotel is located in the area, they will come and get you. From the airport, it is recommended that you take a taxi to their office, unless you're travelling in a group and/or willing to spend $150.000COP for the entire minivan.

Note: not recommended to travel between cities at night. Just a precaution.

Surfer
11-12-04, 07:48
IMHO you are getting ripped if you pay 150K (gringo price indeed!). 100K is the rate if you bargain, at most 120K (if you go late at night as I did a couple times). Driver seemed unconcerned even when we had a flat tire out in the middle of nowhere. Several checkpoints on highway. But unless you have to go at night, going during the day makes sense (BUT CHECK A/C!).

But 25K in a van is a great idea, plus you might well meet some chicas in the van!

The most famous casa is Lucitania; there is a place called Zona Rosa a block away, but quality was HORRIBLE! Lucitania has some lookers but high price, ST oriented. Drinks are pricey too. Nice facility. Both are very near the stadium on Cra 74 I think. Taxistas will know how to get there. Less than 10 minutres from El Prado (where gringos should stay).

Macgoo
11-14-04, 08:59
Brethren,

Thanks for the response. Based on what I am hearing, CTG just might be the better choice; given my limited time, patience and in-country experience.

Rufus
11-26-04, 19:19
In response to $350 for English lessons, that is a huge rip-off. I was going to send a girl to a expensive private untversity in Medellin for English classes for under $75 USD per month.

Yes, beware of the land sharks amigos.

Lost In Paradise
12-14-04, 19:06
Hello fellow Mongers,

I will be in Barranquilla in early Jan. Seeking confortable, secure,apartment that is chica friendly for 2 weeks. How much am I looking at ?? If you have pictures of place..please post.This is my 6th trip to Colombia and first for Barranquilla.

Thanks,

Gary

Vagringo
12-15-04, 23:27
i went to baq carnival wkd and refused to over pay for pus so a taxi took me to a dive called freddys it left a impression on me and it was cheap and the girls were cute bouncers spoke english.

Peter Solano
12-16-04, 04:45
Hello fellow Mongers,

I will be in Barranquilla in early Jan. Seeking confortable, secure,apartment that is chica friendly for 2 weeks. How much am I looking at ?? If you have pictures of place..please post.This is my 6th trip to Colombia and first for Barranquilla.

Thanks,

GaryLost in Paradise, PM or call me and I will get you what you want.Peter Solano

Lost In Paradise
12-16-04, 19:45
Lost in Paradise, PM or call me and I will get you what you want.Peter SolanoI can't p.m. you.. It says I need to edit my profile or I have no excess personal message. Whats w/ that?

I had this guy in Cali, Coolmbia find me a place for 2 weeks. Heres my budget for confortable 1 bedroom .kitchen not inportant just refrig for beers: 300 USD. Is that relistic in Barranquilla?

Peter Solano
12-20-04, 05:23
It sounds reasonable, I will however do a little search, I can not post my private email here as per forum rules, but you can find it in the advertising section for Colombia in Barranquilla.

Peter.

Peter Solano
12-20-04, 21:38
[QUOTE=Lost In Paradise]I can't p.m. you.. It says I need to edit my profile or I have no excess personal message. Whats w/ that?

I went to send you a private message with my private email and phone number and it says YOU CHOSE not to receive private messages, you must edit your options,anyway you can find this information on the ADVERTISING SECTION for COLOMBIA,BARRANQUILLA.

Peter Solano
12-20-04, 21:48
I want to wish each and everyone of the members of this forum, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Thanks for making me No.1.

Peter Solano.

Ron99
12-21-04, 03:27
I just got back from Bogota, and I plan to be in Barranquilla for the last 2 weeks of February. I have been going there for about 10 years now. If anyone wants to me us there, I'd be happy to share my contacts.

Ron

Peter Solano
01-07-05, 00:39
Come and enjoy Barranquilla at it wildest. The 2005 Carnival starts Feb. 5th and it ends on the 8th. The Pre-Carnival is going on NOW !!!!.Book your rooms in advance,

Peter Solano

Peter Solano
02-04-05, 20:33
To those who did not make it on time, you guys missed the fun of Carnival, impossible to find a room now, everything is booked.

Well , next Tuesday, Feb. 8th, everything will be over, but the good news is, these pretty girls will be here all year round.

PM, or email me and I will run an ad in the paper for you for contacts,it is the most efficient and cheapest way of getting women, it beats any tour by far.

Peter Solano

Volpone
02-09-05, 16:45
Hello Peter Solano,

I will surely be in Cartagena and do you think it worth to go to Barranquilla and to stay there 1-2 weeks?

Do you live there?

Will you be there in March or April?

I plan to stay 2 months in Colombia.

Surfer
02-10-05, 02:59
Nice pictures and cute girls. BAQ has tons of cute, available, girls but it is SUCH an unattractive (and HOT!) city that other than chasing chicas it is of little interest to me (though I DO want to surf the area near Puerto Colombia). I would like to catch Carnaval next year though (done Rio and BAQ is rated #2 for Carnaval). If taxis to adjacent cities wewren't so overpriced, one could lounge elsewhere then go to BAQ to meet chicas but 100KCP is steep for a 70 minute taxi ride.

Read in El Tiempo about the Salsa singer from Caracas who was the headliner for Carnaval who was arrested when he tried to leave the country after refusing to perform (claiming the promotoers failed to pay him an agreed advance).

Peter Solano
02-11-05, 03:08
Hello Peter Solano,

I will surely be in Cartagena and do you think it worth to go to Barranquilla and to stay there 1-2 weeks?

Do you live there?

Will you be there in March or April?

I plan to stay 2 months in Colombia.I love this town, it is my home , I sure will be here in March, April, May, etc. LOL.

Barranquilla is the place to be, give me I call before you arrive 011 575 3784656 and we will make plans.

Peter

Peter Solano
02-11-05, 08:55
[QUOTE=Surfer]Nice pictures and cute girls. BAQ has tons of cute, available, girls but it is SUCH an unattractive (and HOT!) city that other than chasing chicas it is of little interest to me (though I DO want to surf the area near Puerto Colombia). I would like to catch Carnaval next year though (done Rio and BAQ is rated #2 for Carnaval). If taxis to adjacent cities wewren't so overpriced, one could lounge elsewhere then go to BAQ to meet chicas but 100KCP is steep for a 70 minute taxi ride.

I agree and disagree with you, where in Bquilla did you stay and where did you go?

Have you ever been by EL PRADO, CIUDAD JARDIN, BUENAVISTA or EL GOLF?

If you meant the ride from the Airport to your Hotel or EL CENTRO, well..... But have you ever gone from the Airport in LA to your Hotel? Downtown is usually unattractive in any city, take NY,Miami,LA,etc.

About the taxis overpriced, I agree with you, and it tends to get worse with gas prices constantly rising.

Next time you are here, give me a call , I will show you the OTHER face oF Bquilla. Cheers, Peter.

Rob Hay
02-17-05, 03:26
Peter,

Is there a website that posts pictures of weekly parties at La Quinta, Frog Leggs, La Matraca, ect....?

I assume that is where you got your disco pictures from.

Peter Solano
02-20-05, 21:39
Peter,

Is there a website that posts pictures of weekly parties at La Quinta, Frog Leggs, La Matraca, ect....?

I assume that is where you got your disco pictures from.YES and NO.

YES, I took some at those places,and NO, as far as I know there is no such website as these places need no promotion if you know what I mean.

Cheers,

Peter

Hoof Hunter
02-21-05, 19:00
Surfer - no need to take a taxi from CTG to BAQ. There are auto rentados services that run between the cities, several times a day. Basically, an auto rentado is a mini-van where 6 passengers share the 150.000COP fare between the cities, meaning 25.000COP each way. Very safe (you register your ID for the trip, driver submits to MPs on military checkpoints), convenient (they come to your hotel and pick up the confirmed passengers at their residences), and timely (takes approx. 70-90 mins. total). You are dropped off where you you need to be in CTG/BAQ. Basically, same as a taxi, but much cheaper. I've taken them many times and would recommend them. Call before to confirm.

Here's the info:
Invertours del Caribe (servicing Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, & Valledupar)
www.invertours.com (or invertours dot com)
BAQ - Cra. 47 No. 75-07 tel: 5-368-2990 cel: 300-810-5686
CTG - Calle 70 No. 2-35 Crespo tel: 5-656-3757 cel: 315-712-3683
Santa Marta - Cra. 4 No. 13-61 El Rodadero tel: 5-422-3344 cel:300-816-1601

Rob Hay - There is such a site that advertises the photos for the discos in BAQ. How do I know? I was on there with my ex-novia. Most Barranquillieras know about this site. Many chicas in the photos.

www.lacheca.com (or lacheca dot com) - just click at the bottom of the page to enter the site, then look for fotos and eventos
http://www.lacheca.com/index_destapador.html - click on the dates under each disco

Hope this helps the both of you.

Peter Solano
02-21-05, 19:54
Rob Hay,

There is such a site that advertises the photos for the discos in BAQ. How do I know? I was on there with my ex-novia. Most Barranquillieras know about this site. Many chicas in the photos.

www.lacheca.com (or lacheca dot com) - just click at the bottom of the page to enter the site, then look for fotos and eventos

http://www.lacheca.com/index_destapador.html - click on the dates under each disco

Yes , I guess you are right, I did not know, MY MISTAKE, but again you hunters would know more than me. LOL .

Thanks for the info and enjoy it.

Peter

Peter Solano
02-22-05, 07:44
If after looking at the site our friend Hoof Hunter recommended, you decide you MUST have 1 or 2, I am dropping 25% off the cost of running an ad in the paper for you, for a whole week.

You should expect 25-35 replies to a week`s worth of publication. ( some guys have reported up to 60 replies.)

Young, pretty Barranquilleras, like the ones you have seen will be emailing you with their email and recent photo for an immediate contact.

PM or email me for details. Peter :)

Peter Solano
02-22-05, 23:03
By Harry Marks

www.askmen.com
Top 1o destinations for single men
http://www.askmen.com/message_boards/index.html

No.3
Barranquilla, Colombia

Can't get enough of Latin women? Then don't hesitate to visit this haven of dark-skinned, sexy mamasitas. Much safer and less touristy than other Colombian hotspots, Barranquilla offers a beautiful beach setting in which to meet the self-proclaimed friendliest ladies in the world.

There are great opportunities to meet these Latinas in the nightclubs and at daily beach parties, but Barranquilla is more than just wild times. Great nautical activities and hotel resorts mean that you can easily meet people outside of the club setting and bond naturally. Many men have met their future wives at this heaven-on-earth destination; just ask around.

Must-see: Visit Salgar Beach, where the ladies beach volleyball games will surely detract from the ocean view.:)

Surfer
02-23-05, 07:41
Makes perfect sense but I had not heard of that before. You are the man. Thanks. I am PMing you about something.

Dodger Bulldog
03-10-05, 05:40
I will be in Barranquilla March 25-29, before going to Cartagena. Longer if I like it. Anyone who wants to get together to meet some chicas, drop me a line. I will stay at the Hotel Sorrento, 358-2130.

What are the pharmacies like in Barraquilla? Is it possible to get pills without a prescription? Not necessarily viagra, but rather regular prescriptions so that I can avoid going back to my doctor and paying US prices. Would it help if I brought the old bottle to show it was legit?

DB

Peter Solano
03-10-05, 07:44
I will be in Barranquilla March 25-29, before going to Cartagena. Longer if I like it. Anyone who wants to get together to meet some chicas, drop me a line. I will stay at the Hotel Sorrento, 358-2130.

What are the pharmacies like in Barraquilla? Is it possible to get pills without a prescription? Not necessarily viagra, but rather regular prescriptions so that I can avoid going back to my doctor and paying US prices. Would it help if I brought the old bottle to show it was legit?

DBMost pharmacies will sell you drugs without a prescription,except those that they call here, CONTROLLED drugs, like sleeping pills and some other,I am sorry I am not too familiar with drugs.

The problem I see is the translation of the name of the drug you intend to buy. Bringing the bottle, and the original prescription might help somewhat in the case the pharmacist is able to make out what the English written contents of the drug, if any, are, and then give you something similar, explaining what they are for might also help.

But is this drug falls into the CONTROLLED category, I doubt you might be able to get it. I hope this helps you a little bit. Welcome and enjoy your stay. Cheers, Peter Solano

Tom 33
03-10-05, 14:22
You can get nearly any non-narcotic drug without a prescription, but you can forget about saving money. Nearly everything is imported from the US. So you pay US prices plus an import fee. There might be some savings in that you don't need a doctor's visit.

Wilbur
03-10-05, 19:33
You can get drugs a lot cheaper than in the united states, most of them are not imported from the USA, they are either made in Colombia or imported from a neighbouring country. They are specially cheap if you know the generic name of the prescription, then you can really save some money.

Peter Solano
03-11-05, 19:27
You can get drugs a lot cheaper than in the united states, most of them are not imported from the USA, they are either made in Colombia or imported from a neighbouring country. They are specially cheap if you know the generic name of the prescription, then you can really save some money.I agree with you.But finding a generic name of an American made drug should not be that easy, unless you go by the contents and the Pharmacist can figure it out.

Most Pharmacists here act like Doctors, whether that is good or bad, if you tell them what you need the drug for, they might give you something that works. So bring the bottle and the original prescription with you.

Handyman #2
03-20-05, 01:53
From reading all of the Barranquilla posts it seems like it is more: Find a new wife friendly than a P4P option. Is that correct? Would meeting young ladies be an option for a 55 y.o. American, that is not really looking for a wife, at least until I get through getting rid of my current one?

So, would you still recommend a trip to Barranquilla or stay in CTG?

Peter Solano
03-20-05, 18:23
From reading all of the Barranquilla posts it seems like it is more: Find a new wife friendly than a P4P option. Is that correct? Would meeting young ladies be an option for a 55 y.o. American, that is not really looking for a wife, at least until I get through getting rid of my current one?

So, would you still recommend a trip to Barranquilla or stay in CTG?Well Cartagena is a tourist city, people come and go.

Barranquilla is a NORMAL city, so it would be easier to find them here.

I always recommend placing an ad in the paper so that you can make your contacts, and sure a lot of women would spend time with a 55 year old man , for a good time and what comes with it, dinner , gifts, etc.so I think Bquilla would be a better place to go. Email me. Peter.

Dodger Bulldog
03-20-05, 19:21
Since I am headed to Barranquilla, my 65 year old friend asked me to pick him up some Viagra.

Yes, my friend, really, LOL.

What is the cheapest cost for the highest dosage? Generic is fine, 100 MG if possible.

Anyone know the best pharmacy to shop?

I need to know how much to collect from him before I go.

Thanks!

DB

Peter Solano
03-20-05, 20:37
Since I am headed to Barranquilla, my 65 year old friend asked me to pick him up some Viagra.

Yes, my friend, really, LOL.

What is the cheapest cost for the highest dosage? Generic is fine, 100 MG if possible.

Anyone know the best pharmacy to shop?

I need to know how much to collect from him before I go.

Thanks!

DB I am not into viagra, well at least not yet. LOL

But last I heard it was about COL$10.000 /US$5 a pill.

Buy it at a reputable pharmacy like OLIMPICA, or you might end up with a DUMMY PILL.

If you need anything, PM me.

Cheers,

Peter. :)

Peter Solano
03-21-05, 16:48
I have just hung up calling OLIMPICA to verify prices.

VIAGRA 100MGRS, COL $27.000 a pill,

Exchange rate ( AVERAGE) US$1/COL$2.170= US$12 a pill,

GENERIC 50MGRS COL$5.000 a pill about US$2 a pill, checking prices over the web, you are almost better off buying the pills there.

Cheers,

Peter

Peter Solano
03-24-05, 10:23
Someone asked me THIS in another forum.

And since it seems to be a common problem, I thought I would post it here.

Perhaps someone can benefit from it.

PROBLEM:

"I can't clear the IE address history. I have tried going through Tools and also through the Control Panel but to no avail.

Whenever I go to the internet and begin typing the site as soon as I type a "w" following the http://www. the worldsexXXX.XXXXX pops up.

This could become highly embarassing.

I'm running IE6.0 with SP2 installed - with Windows XP.

Does anyone else have this problem? Does anyone know how to delete this non-wanted addy?"


SOLUTION:

Follows steps carefully and DO NOT touch anything else in the registry

Start, RUN type REGEDIT, there, look for EDIT, look for FIND, type as follows: typedURLs, (Small and CAPITAL letters just like it is here)

Hit: find next, DELETE all those registries, Close the application.

Open your IE6, tools, options, clear cookies, clear all offline content, history.

Go to content, AUTOCOMPLETE,disable,web addresses,forms,usernames and passwords, and then hit clear forms, and BINGO, you are done!!!

Leave all these disabled to prevent future entries.

ALSO change the settings on TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES on the tools menu, UNDER:CHECK FOR NEWER VERSIONS OF STORED PAGES to: NEVER.

IT WORKS , BUT I must insist, USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

I tried and it worked for me I. I hope it does for the rest of you.

Cheers,

Peter Solano

Nashboy
03-25-05, 20:33
Since I am headed to Barranquilla, my 65 year old friend asked me to pick him up some Viagra.

What is the cheapest cost for the highest dosage? Generic is fine, 100 MG if possible.

DBInstead of muling back a bunch of prescription drugs (which you could get in trouble for), I would highly suggest you tell your friend to go to www.rx-mex.net and check out their generic Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. If you buy a shitload of it, it can cost as little as $1.99 per pill. In reasonable quanitities (say 30 or so) it runs about $3 per pill (100 mg). These guys have a great rep and excellent customer service (I was ripped off by two different websites selling fake generics before I discovered them). I've referred dozens of people to this site from my Canadian prescription business (Viagra, etc. actually averages a bit more in Canada) and my customers (most of whom are seniors) swear by it.

Two other bonuses; NO prescription is needed and they guarantee their prices, so if you find it cheaper on the web, let them know and they will match the price you find, plus take off another 5%. Hope this helps!

Dodger Bulldog
04-07-05, 06:02
The actual price I paid at Olimpica last week for generic viagra came to $1.25 each. They come in a box of two pills, 50 MG each.

I was surprised they were blue, as in Argentina the generics were red.

Most of you mongers can probably cut them in half, bringing it down to .63 cents a dose.

That is better than any other price I have seen quoted here.

DB

Dodger Bulldog
04-07-05, 06:07
I used this service between Barranquilla and Cartegena, and it worked out great! They actually showed up 15 minutes early.

I can highly recommend Invertours.

DB


Surfer - no need to take a taxi from CTG to BAQ. There are auto rentados services that run between the cities, several times a day. Basically, an auto rentado is a mini-van where 6 passengers share the 150.000COP fare between the cities, meaning 25.000COP each way. Very safe (you register your ID for the trip, driver submits to MPs on military checkpoints), convenient (they come to your hotel and pick up the confirmed passengers at their residences), and timely (takes approx. 70-90 mins. total). You are dropped off where you you need to be in CTG/BAQ. Basically, same as a taxi, but much cheaper. I've taken them many times and would recommend them. Call before to confirm.

Here's the info:
Invertours del Caribe (servicing Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, & Valledupar)
www.invertours.com (or invertours dot com)
BAQ - Cra. 47 No. 75-07 tel: 5-368-2990 cel: 300-810-5686
CTG - Calle 70 No. 2-35 Crespo tel: 5-656-3757 cel: 315-712-3683
Santa Marta - Cra. 4 No. 13-61 El Rodadero tel: 5-422-3344 cel:300-816-1601

Dodger Bulldog
04-07-05, 06:24
I would like to recommend Peter Solano for helping me in Barranquilla.

First, before I left the States, Peter assured me that the hotel I had reserved was both decent and safe. He provided valuable information on taxi fares, exchange rates, clubs, etc.

My Spanish is passable and I have quite a bit of experience in other Latin countries, so I figured I could pretty much handle things myself. But it was sure comforting to know Peter had agreed to be just a phone call away in case I ran into any kind of a jam.

I did want to hit the ground running, and I arrived on Good Friday, which is a national holiday there. Many girls would be off, and I had no time to waste, so I engaged Peter to set me up with a top chica as soon as I arrived.

Peter connected me to Alexandra. She is 38, reasonably attractive, with a decent body, and a fun personality. I like an assertive woman.

She wasn't as reed thin as I prefer, but very sexy nonethless. Recommended.

Alexandra gave me killer time in bed. ¡Muy caliente! After four hours of good conversation and great sex, she begged me to give her my Pocket Rocket as a tip.

Not a chance, it had many more miles to travel on this particular journey through Colombia.

Alexandra was on her way out the door, when she decided to come back for a goodbye kiss. The funniest (and funnest) thing happened, as it turned out to be a goodbye blowjob!

One of the best I have ever had, as Alexandra has some well-honed oral skills and great hand-to-tongue coordination.

Thank you, Peter!

DB

El Culion
04-07-05, 13:34
I might add that generic viagra "Sildenafil Genfar" can be bought at the airport pharmacy for Col.$ 7950 for 2 tablets in a box. They worked.

In town I bought another brand, I think it was called "Eleve", which didn't have any effect whatsoever on me.

E.C.

Hoof Hunter
04-07-05, 16:45
I used this service between Barranquilla and Cartegena, and it worked out great! They actually showed up 15 minutes early.

I can highly recommend Invertours.

DB

They are highly professional, safe, convenient, and cheap. I had no problems in sharing this info with the board. They were referred to me by some Barranquilleras as safer than taxis, plus cheaper.

I know that I hate getting ripped off. That's just the NYC in me. As I come across other alternatives in BAQ than have been presented here, I'll gladly share some.

I'll be back there next week, and plan to take Invertours again.

Pipers
04-13-05, 03:14
My trip to bquilla was last year around this time but I hope youll find it useful Im not an experienced monger as some of you but I did find the women from this city to be very horny and willing to please.

There are a few places around the old football stadium which cater to a tourist clientele and therefore are classier than the local spots downtown bquilla. They are quite safe and operate in a music club atmosphere. Stay away from downtown its not safe.

One particular spot the name escapes me now but can be easily found by asking a taxicab driver to take you to a womens club near the old estadium has women from all over Colombia beautiful women really You come in and a bouncer checks you out for weapons there is no cover charge you come in and depending on the night the girls are wearing bikinis cocktail dresses or evening gowns You basically make your pick and order half a bottle of any liquor aguardiente is the cheapest ordering drinks might get quite expensive The girl will ask you if you want to get more intimate and when you are ready she will lead you to a back hallway with about ten rooms You pay her 150 K pesos upfront and she returns ready to rock your world.

You have paid for an hour but the girls usually dont rush you unless you are rude or you smell funny they bring two to three condoms to the room in case youre fully loaded.

There are plenty of cheaper places some even going as low as 25K pesos I never went to any you get what you pay for is my motto.

Peter Solano
04-13-05, 08:22
My trip to bquilla was last year around this time but I hope youll find it useful Im not an experienced monger as some of you but I did find the women from this city to be very horny and willing to please.

There are a few places around the old football stadium which cater to a tourist clientele and therefore are classier than the local spots downtown bquilla. They are quite safe and operate in a music club atmosphere. Stay away from downtown its not safe.

One particular spot the name escapes me now but can be easily found by asking a taxicab driver to take you to a womens club near the old estadium has women from all over Colombia beautiful women really You come in and a bouncer checks you out for weapons there is no cover charge you come in and depending on the night the girls are wearing bikinis cocktail dresses or evening gowns You basically make your pick and order half a bottle of any liquor aguardiente is the cheapest ordering drinks might get quite expensive The girl will ask you if you want to get more intimate and when you are ready she will lead you to a back hallway with about ten rooms You pay her 150 K pesos upfront and she returns ready to rock your world.

You have paid for an hour but the girls usually dont rush you unless you are rude or you smell funny they bring two to three condoms to the room in case youre fully loaded.

There are plenty of cheaper places some even going as low as 25K pesos I never went to any you get what you pay for is my motto.You MIGHT be referring to ZONA ROSA or LUCITANIA, both are near the Stadium, Zona Rosa is on Cra 46 with calle 74-75, NOT recommended.

It started as a strip joint and it is overpriced,there you will see your money go like water.

Lucitania, on Cra 44B with Calle 74 is much better, very pretty , model quality girls there, expensive of course.

There is another place on Calle 70 with Cra.43 and 44B, known as V8, referring to an old FORD v8, as the Madam is a former hooker and I think near 60 now.

I know it sounds funny, but, that is the truth, there you are on the COL $50.000 Pesos range or even lower I think.

The rooms are very clean and the ladies not as Lucitania`s but acceptable , and ESPECIALLY AMERICAN safe.

I never had any problem with the guys I took there.

Cheers,

Peter

Pipers
04-13-05, 22:09
Yes, Peter you are right on. I walked out of Zona Rosa because I sensed it to be dirty and the girls were kinda skanky. On my way out I heard about Lucitania which is just minutes away and there I was in heaven.

I met this girl there Janeth, 21 yo from Medellin. White pinkish skin tone delicious in bed. GFE. She was into everything plus went the extra mile by licking me clean every time we did it. Tell her the gringo from Miami sent you. She'll remember.

Peter Solano
04-14-05, 09:03
Yes, Peter you are right on. I walked out of Zona Rosa because I sensed it to be dirty and the girls were kinda skanky. On my way out I heard about Lucitania which is just minutes away and there I was in heaven.

I met this girl there Janeth, 21 yo from Medellin. White pinkish skin tone delicious in bed. GFE. She was into everything plus went the extra mile by licking me clean every time we did it. Tell her the gringo from Miami sent you. She'll remember.LOL, I will.

That is if I can find her, these girls come and go and they change names every so often.

Too bad you did not take pictures of her, that would have been very interesting to see.

Cheers,

Peter

Dodger Bulldog
04-15-05, 01:29
Check the photo thread for pictures of Angelina from Lucitania.

She was definitely the standout the two nights I was there.

They had about ten women, half of whom were top-notch, and only 2-3 men. No cover charge. A beer cost 10,000 pesos.

Eyeing her from a distance, I had the impression that she would be stuck up, but I was wrong. She was very friendly and funny!

She turned 20 that nght, so I was her happy birthday fuck.

I negotiated her down just a bit, from 150,000 to 130,000 pesos for a totally awesome hour, that stretched an extra 30 minutes.

I especially enjoyed the DFK with her, which is common throughout Colombia.

DB

Pipers
04-15-05, 02:53
LOL, I will.

That is if I can find her, these girls come and go and they change names every so often.

Too bad you did not take pictures of her, that would have been very interesting to see.

Cheers,

PeterYeah I know by the time I got to Medellin I got my act together and started taking pics. In bquilla it wouldve been odd carrying the camera around as if advertising I was a tourist. LOL!

Do you live there or do u just go there often. I decided since that trip I'd be spending more time there so pretty soon I'll be visiting again.

Let me know and I'll look you up.

See ya.

Pipers
04-15-05, 02:56
Check the photo thread for pictures of Angelina from Lucitania.

She was definitely the standout the two nights I was there.

They had about ten women, half of whom were top-notch, and only 2-3 men. No cover charge. A beer cost 10,000 pesos.

Eyeing her from a distance, I had the impression that she would be stuck up, but I was wrong. She was very friendly and funny!

She turned 20 that nght, so I was her happy birthday fuck.

I negotiated her down just a bit, from 150,000 to 130,000 pesos for a totally awesome hour, that stretched an extra 30 minutes.

I especially enjoyed the DFK with her, which is common throughout Colombia.

DBHey Dodger,

Where are the photo threads I couldn't find them. I believe I met the same girl but I can't be sure until I see her face.

Educate me: what is DFK?

Peter Solano
04-15-05, 17:16
Yeah I know by the time I got to Medellin I got my act together and started taking pics. In bquilla it wouldve been odd carrying the camera around as if advertising I was a tourist. LOL!

Do you live there or do u just go there often. I decided since that trip I'd be spending more time there so pretty soon I'll be visiting again.

Let me know and I'll look you up.

See ya.Hi Pipers,

Yes, I am a LOCAL tour guide, fully bilingual Interpreter and I live here in Barranquilla.

And hooking up with you would be fun, I don`t know if I can give you my phone number here, IF NOT, Mr. Jackson please delete it. 011 575 378 4656.

PM and I will send you my email.

Peter

Pipers
04-16-05, 07:56
Hi Pipers,

Yes, I am a LOCAL tour guide, fully bilingual Interpreter and I live here in Barranquilla.

And hooking up with you would be fun, I don`t know if I can give you my phone number here, IF NOT, Mr. Jackson please delete it. 011 575 378 4656.

PM and I will send you my email.

PeterGot it Peter next time I'm in Curramba I'll definetely give you a call. I have family living there but last year was my first time in fifteen years !! as you might suspect I loved it.

Peter Solano
04-19-05, 01:53
I would like to recommend Peter Solano for helping me in Barranquilla.

First, before I left the States, Peter assured me that the hotel I had reserved was both decent and safe. He provided valuable information on taxi fares, exchange rates, clubs, etc.

My Spanish is passable and I have quite a bit of experience in other Latin countries, so I figured I could pretty much handle things myself. But it was sure comforting to know Peter had agreed to be just a phone call away in case I ran into any kind of a jam.

I did want to hit the ground running, and I arrived on Good Friday, which is a national holiday there. Many girls would be off, and I had no time to waste, so I engaged Peter to set me up with a top chica as soon as I arrived.

Peter connected me to Alexandra. She is 38, reasonably attractive, with a decent body, and a fun personality. I like an assertive woman.

She wasn't as reed thin as I prefer, but very sexy nonethless. Recommended.

Alexandra gave me killer time in bed. ¡Muy caliente! After four hours of good conversation and great sex, she begged me to give her my Pocket Rocket as a tip.

Not a chance, it had many more miles to travel on this particular journey through Colombia.

Alexandra was on her way out the door, when she decided to come back for a goodbye kiss. The funniest (and funnest) thing happened, as it turned out to be a goodbye blowjob!

One of the best I have ever had, as Alexandra has some well-honed oral skills and great hand-to-tongue coordination.

Thank you, Peter!

DBYou are welcome, and thanks.

Also, you had better post those pictures of Angelina you have mentioned about. You have created quite a fuss here.LOL.

Cheers,

Peter

Papaya King
04-21-05, 02:31
Where's the picture everyone is talking about?

I've been to those places Peter and Pipers mention. Beautiful women but the prices are a bit to high.

Hey Peter you don't mind if I give you a ring next time I'm there do you? Send me an e-mail.

Peter Solano
04-21-05, 03:10
Where's the picture everyone is talking about?

I've been to those places Peter and Pipers mention. Beautiful women but the prices are a bit to high.

Hey Peter you don't mind if I give you a ring next time I'm there do you? Send me an e-mail.Well you would have to ask DB about the pictures. And about you ringing me? Not at all buddy RING me. Peter.

Peter Solano
04-28-05, 01:40
THANK YOU Mr. jackson for my Senior membership.Peter Solano

Otown51
05-01-05, 01:17
Well you would have to ask DB about the pictures. And about you ringing me? Not at all buddy RING me. Peter.Hola Pete,

I will be heading back to Baq again this time without a ball & chain. I was hoping to give you a call and you could show me some of your hot spots.

Otown

Peter Solano
05-01-05, 05:59
Hola Pete,

I will be heading back to Baq again this time without a ball & chain. I was hoping to give you a call and you could show me some of your hot spots.

Otown
Sure, if I am available I promise you a good time, Why don`t you email me? Cheers, Peter.

Otown51
05-17-05, 01:35
LOL, I will.

That is if I can find her, these girls come and go and they change names every so often.

Too bad you did not take pictures of her, that would have been very interesting to see.

Cheers,

PeterI was wondering if anyone have used this agency before?

Otown

Otown51
05-17-05, 01:39
Sure, if I am available I promise you a good time, Why don`t you email me? Cheers, Peter.I forgot the the web link, sorry about that:

www.escortsbarranquilla.com

Otown

Latina Passion
05-23-05, 06:21
Guys:

Need some apartment info for Baq on the beach! This will be my first time there so any other info would be great!

Thanks,

LP!

Peter Solano
05-23-05, 06:33
Guys:

Need some apartment info for Baq on the beach! This will be my first time there so any other info would be great!

Thanks,

LP!
There are NO apartments on the beach here, as opposed to Cartagena. The closest thing would be to rent a house in Playa Mendoza or some where near that, about 20 minutes from Barranquilla.

Ngp477
06-04-05, 16:54
What is the cost of a ride to cartagena, Laguito area? Is it fairly safe in the daytime? Anyone have a taxi driver they recommend who speaks some English?

Thanks

Peter Solano
06-05-05, 00:06
What is the cost of a ride to cartagena, Laguito area? Is it fairly safe in the daytime? Anyone have a taxi driver they recommend who speaks some English?

Thanks
Invertours del Caribe (servicing Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, & Valledupar)
www.invertours.com (or invertours dot com)
This is a VAN service, here you have to share a vehicle,but it is a lot cheaper,I believe COL$25000 a seat or so.A cab would cost you around COL$150.000 depending on the driver, with gas prices and tolls on the rise, but you can still negotiate.And yes it is pretty safe to ride during daytime. Peter.

Ngp477
06-05-05, 00:41
thanks Peter. should I take a taxi to their office in Barr. once I arrive at the airport, or if I send them an email or call them will they pick me up at the airport? What is best? Just to wait until I arrive and then call their office and phone number in Barr.? Do they have cabs to Cart every hour or so? Thanks alot. Its easier to get a flight to Barr than it is to Cart. How long is the ride to Cart? About an hour or 45 Minutes?

Peter Solano
06-05-05, 02:39
thanks Peter. should I take a taxi to their office in Barr. once I arrive at the airport, or if I send them an email or call them will they pick me up at the airport? What is best? Just to wait until I arrive and then call their office and phone number in Barr.? Do they have cabs to Cart every hour or so? Thanks alot. Its easier to get a flight to Barr than it is to Cart. How long is the ride to Cart? About an hour or 45 Minutes?
I am not sure if they have an office right at the Airport ( VAN SERVICE), a cab you can take at the Airport and they might have a fixed non negotiable rate, ride about 1 hour and 45 minutes on the average, anyhow here is my phone number,I live here in bquilla. 011 575 3784656 as you would dial from America, Cheers, Peter.

Peter Solano
06-11-05, 16:34
Say Peter,

Since I still have sometime before my trip, do you think it would be a good idea to run the ads now, so that I get a chance to meet the ladies before I come down?
Can you handle that? I have no idea what to say, how do I go about it? Please let me know
Hi,
Yes I think it is a GREAT idea running the ad now. This will give you PLENTY of time to FEEL the girls out and thus get an idea about WHO you really want to meet and who you don`t.

They will be emailing you directly with their picture.

Don`t worry about a thing, I know what to do and say.

I have PM you my email, I need some information from you , like your email address ( for the girls to write), you preferences, that is, age bracket, skin color, kids, no kids and type of relationship you want ( serious or otherwise).

I am busy this weekend, but will work on your ad on Tuesday, BASED ON THE INFORMATION YOU SEND ME. Once I have it ready, I will send you a rough copy with the translation for you to approve it,and when I receive your approval I will take it to the paper, so that starts running on the following day, cheers, Peter.

Peter Solano
06-12-05, 00:57
Thanks Peter,

It sounds great, I have sent you an email already, don't forget to send me your wiring information so that I can forward the cost of the ad to you.

PSII
All taken care of , don`t worry about a thing. I will email you your rough copy first thing Tuesday Morning.Cheers, Peter.

Ngp477
06-16-05, 18:12
I tried to get a ride from Barr to Cart. last night thru invertours and got the attempted gringo upcharge.

I called from the airport to see if they would pick me up and they said no, you don´t have a reservation. So I went to the station, in el centro, about 35 minutes away by taxi. When I arrived at 6 pm and they saw I was only one person, despite there being others at the terminal, they said the van to Cart. was closed for the night (lie) and there would be no more shuttle service; HOWEVER they offered to give me an "express" van ride by myself for 130,000 pesos instead of their normal rate of 25,000.

I had another person drive me to Cart. for 110,000. The road tolls appeared to be 15,000 each way with 2 toll stops. Thus the driver made about 80,000 pesos for 3 hours of driving time.

So much for counting on Invertours del Carribe. taxi would have been alot quicker and the same price.

BTW the road is well manned with national police at every 10 miles. The total distance was 109 killometers, about 60 miles and took about 1 and 1/2 hours.

All the seats to Cart were full, except for business class, so it was cheaper to fly into Barr then travel to Cart. Not much scenery until you get close to Cart, then the ocean view is enjoyable.

Artful
06-16-05, 23:10
Sounds like you work for the company with your defense of them. You have no first hand knowledge, so why are you defending them instead of brother NGP477? Sounds like they tried to pull the bait and switch on a Senior Member. If he does not recommend it, then thats good enough for me.

Ngp477
06-16-05, 23:21
If you think invertours was so great, read your own post. ¨"probably.... most likely... more than likely..." These are all conjectures and imaginations on your part. You had no first hand experience yesterday like I did. This board is to post reality and help men find sex, not fantasy. With all due respect to your experience in April, Invertours was a bad experience for me and that bad experience should caution others from expecting to be treated fairly with them.

Please note that they pulled the bait and switch on you also by charging you and your reserved friends 35,000 pesos, then reducing to 30,000 when you complained. All this for a trip that is supposed to be 25,000 pesos.
"Offered to split the difference" means they lied to you about the fare being 35,000 pesos and when you pointed out the true fare was 25,000 they ripped you off 5,000 pesos.

P.S. At their centro office I saw the Cart. van already loaded up with 3 people inside, ready to go to Cart. I understand Spanish too.

Surfer
06-17-05, 18:20
If you don't like the ethics of that company, don't use them. But I, for one, appreciate him supplying that useful information and find your criticism an overreaction. Further, you had no reservation and expected them to just drive out to the airport to get you on a moment's notice then take you to CTG all for 25,000? Talk about unreasonable expectations!

I've taken that road even late at night (though the drivers of nicer cars with ac want 120K at night) and people feel it is the only rural highway in all of Colombia that is safe to travel at night. That being said, when we got a flat tire out in the middle of nowhere it was not that relaxed a wait for the taxista to install the spare. Going the other directions from BAQ, however, is something the taxis with whom I spoke felt was much more risky (and crazy at night).

Ngp477
06-18-05, 02:15
HH provided useful information in identifying Invertours as a service provider. Thank you. I provided useful information in why board members may not care to use them. This is only my 35th trip to Colombia over the past 8 years, so I am not an expert on every city yet.

This board is for posting information and advice about finding women for sex. Not for attacking members on their search for happiness, not for calling their real life experiences their own failures.

Thank you guys for all of the 5-6 private messages that confirm my feeling that Surfer was just jumping in to blow off some steam from his hot head; sadly, some of you guys know him and his cheap sandals and shorts walking around Cali better than I. Some of the older eccentric fellows just need to be tolerated. I am sure he will respond with more insults, but please just ignore him.

Hoof Hunter
06-18-05, 03:37
I've effectively removed my last 2 postings containing any info on transportation between Barranquilla and Cartagena. I have sent a message to the moderator to remove my past postings on Invertours. I have no conncetion that the company. I'm not a vendor.

The fare from BAQ airport to CTG is COP150.000. There are no alternatives.

I will refrain from personal attacks. Hope you're happy now.

Peter Solano
06-18-05, 10:47
Peter,

I need to talk to you, could you post your phone number? Thanks, Motolo.
Sure, Motolo,
No problem, 011 575 378 4656, Cell 011 57 310 624 4078, Cheers, Peter.

Surfer
06-19-05, 15:51
I have NEVER worn shorts in Cali because I know better. I do wear my sandals despite knowing that many locals look at that as low class. Mea culpa.

Also, I was not "just blowing off steam" when I commented that Ngp was out of line for blaming HH because the company did not want to drop everything to get him from the airport then take him to CTG for 25 KCP. He is correct that people can avoid the company because of his disappointment with their service; just pay a taxista 110KCP like he did if you prefer. Given his ugly American attitude, I would have tried the "gringo upcharge" myself were I working for that company.

Thanks to NGP's brillant whining, HH has removed the contact info removing a resource from all of us. Good job Dude.

Screwed Up
06-21-05, 07:31
On Av. Morillo with 27 they have a whole rack of low-end brothels set up like disco´s.
5,000 COP for the room, 25,000 COP for the girl 30 min.
A guy sitting in front of me was sniffing coke right there and he gave the 40yo waitress some too. Coke was being sniffed all over the baños and Nacho Vidal´s latin porn series in Colombia was playing on the TV screens.
I fucking loved those places.

High-end place Lucitania, every cab knows it. 60,000 to take the girl out. 150,000 for the girl all night.

One block away La Hoja. 40,000 per girl for 30 min, I think.

Streetwalkers on the park a few blocks away. Cra 46 with Calle 72. 30,000 for an hour.

Cra 48 72-93. 100,000 to take the girl out for 2-3 hours. No rooms on site.

Cra 49 72-161. 80,000 for 2 hours. On site or take-out.

Cabs charge 3,000 per 5 min. trip.

Don´t overpay, don´t tip.

Non-pro is great.
My black amigos.com chick turned out to be a deepthroat queen. So far only 3 women have been able to truly deepthroat me. I´ll miss her.
I fucked another 20yo spinner. Damn, she was small and skinny. Invited her to watch a Chinese kung fu movie in my hotel and after 2 hrs it was on.

I noticed something exceptional in the B/quilla girls anatomy. Most of them have these two "holes" on their lower back, right above where some girls set a tattoo. Not ugly, not beautifull, but special. Anyone else noticed that?

Peter Solano
06-21-05, 19:19
On Av. Morillo with 27 they have a whole rack of low-end brothels set up like disco´s.
5,000 COP for the room, 25,000 COP for the girl 30 min.
A guy sitting in front of me was sniffing coke right there and he gave the 40yo waitress some too. Coke was being sniffed all over the baños and Nacho Vidal´s latin porn series in Colombia was playing on the TV screens.
I fucking loved those places.

High-end place Lucitania, every cab knows it. 60,000 to take the girl out. 150,000 for the girl all night.

One block away La Hoja. 40,000 per girl for 30 min, I think.

Streetwalkers on the park a few blocks away. Cra 46 with Calle 72. 30,000 for an hour.

Cra 48 72-93. 100,000 to take the girl out for 2-3 hours. No rooms on site.

Cra 49 72-161. 80,000 for 2 hours. On site or take-out.

Cabs charge 3,000 per 5 min. trip.

Don´t overpay, don´t tip.

Non-pro is great.
My black amigos.com chick turned out to be a deepthroat queen. So far only 3 women have been able to truly deepthroat me. I´ll miss her.
I fucked another 20yo spinner. Damn, she was small and skinny. Invited her to watch a Chinese kung fu movie in my hotel and after 2 hrs it was on.

I noticed something exceptional in the B/quilla girls anatomy. Most of them have these two "holes" on their lower back, right above where some girls set a tattoo. Not ugly, not beautifull, but special. Anyone else noticed that?
would not recommend any foreigner going to CALLE MURILLO with 27th unless you want to catch VD. or AIDS, or get mugged, I would not go there myself, and I am a local.The same goes for street walkers along 72nd street, some are TVs especially around CALLE 70th which is only a block away.You get what you pay for.Peter

Screwed Up
06-21-05, 22:21
True if I was blonde and blue-eyed and all by myself, I probably would feel less comfortable there. But anyhow we still sticked out as foreigners and some people (the ones drunk as fuck and the ones happy as fuck on coke) laughed at us and said hello. The other men couldn´t care less about us.

As far as AIDS goes, you can get that anywhere. What are condoms for?

I didn´t spot any TV´s on that parque. Only a group of 18-22yo chica´s.

Why don´t you give the people on this board some addresses and prices if you know Barranquilla so well? I hope you drive them around in your own car for that price. Or are cab fares included?

Some more info on my stay:
- I stayed at Hotel Monterrery right across Lucitanio and one block from La Hoja for 50,000 a night. Girl friendly.

- I went to Taganga for a scuba diving course and when I got back in Barranquilla I stayed in 5 star hotel Puerta Del Sol for 160,000 a night, breakfast included. They have wi-fi all over the hotel, including the pool area. At the same time the TLC convention was there and there were hot chica´s walking all over in the lobby, pool area, etc... All of them very open to foreigners. I was sitting at the pool working on my laptop and I could basically lign up the chica´s and phone numbers.

Surfer
06-22-05, 17:13
He also likes to alternate between low end dives and upscale places (which I respect). Hope he posts the deepthroat pictures of the Costena. (:

Screwed Up
06-23-05, 01:04
He also likes to alternate between low end dives and upscale places (which I respect). Hope he posts the deepthroat pictures of the Costena. (:
Sorry man, no deepthroat pictures or movies available of her. :-(
I´m kinda mad at myself for that.

That is UNTIL he gets his head busted, but anyway it is good to have options.

PSII
I don´t think I will ever get tired of exploring. In fact last year I would fuck a girl in every single place I visit. Now I just like to go out, see what kind of talent they have at what places, at what prices, sniff up the atmosphere, see the locals, contribute to this forum,etc. It´s a hobby. Sometimes I stay in 5 star hotels, sometimes in $7 hostals, etc.

About the head busting, three of my buddies and I got chased by 20 mad fillipino´s in that gogo bar street in Manila,
I wrecked a stereo in a low-end place in Comas (Lima ghetto) because I felt ripped off $3 at the bar and fleed while they tried to chase me,
a foreigner and 2 Peruvians kicked my ass in a more upscale place in Miraflores Lima at 5AM because he thought I touched his chicks ass,
they robbed my camera in Cali because I was drunk as fuck at night in the middle of nowhere,
...
Anyway I noticed wherever you go on this planet, there is a lot of exaggeration going on. As long as you have some common sense most serious situations can be avoided.
Sometimes it depends on how you look (young, old, rich, poor, average,...), sometimes it´s the time factor (quick in and out that ghetto place). There are so many factors involved.

And yes there are enough mongers that like to explore just like myself.
For those of you looking for porno sex, there is a lot to be had at the low-end places.

Peter Solano
06-25-05, 07:07
A link some of you guys might find useful......
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g297473-Barranquilla-Hotels-Overture522792.html

Latina Passion
06-26-05, 17:28
Will give you guys a detailed report after the fact! First time for this I hired a guide against the boards suggestions, but so far it is working out just find!

Hell at this rate she will end up paying for herself, by saving me money on the gringo tax!

Screwed Up
06-29-05, 00:43
Screwed Up,

What is your traveling budget for a country like Colombia?
I´ve never checked how much I spend on a trip, so I don´t really know.

Hotels, anywhere between 50.000-160.000. Appartments 400-600 USD.
Food is about 5-9 USD per meal in good restaurants. But cheaper is available.
Taxi´s 1-3 USD per trip.
Girls, free or 30.000-50.000 for 30 min. Girls bore me fast so I always do short time.

Ngp477
07-03-05, 16:29
Why would you chose Barr over Cart? Cart has LDV, a beach, Laquito, the Hilton.

Of course it has the vendors also, a negative.

But Barr has direct flights from Avionca, every day from Miami. Cart has only 2-3 times a week.

How about the girlie scene in Barr?

Decamerone
07-07-05, 11:20
I plan to live in Barranquilla for one year since I might have a girlfriend there, but we haven't met in person yet, lol... I have tried to find info about this city on the internet, but compared to Buenos Aires, the info is scarse.

Do anyone knows about the everyday costs of living? Is the city (too) hot and polluted? Is the beach dirty and not-enjoyable? How about Puerto Colombia?
How is the security situation for me as a foregnier, tall blond 35 y-o?

Where do I go if I don't like it here? Cartagena Pererira are the best monger sites as I have understood...?

Decamerone

Peter Solano
07-07-05, 19:51
I plan to live in Barranquilla for one year since I might have a girlfriend there, but we haven't met in person yet, lol... I have tried to find info about this city on the internet, but compared to Buenos Aires, the info is scarse.

Do anyone knows about the everyday costs of living? Is the city (too) hot and polluted? Is the beach dirty and not-enjoyable? How about Puerto Colombia?
How is the security situation for me as a foregnier, tall blond 35 y-o?

Where do I go if I don't like it here? Cartagena Pererira are the best monger sites as I have understood...?

Decamerone
I will answer you as I did on your PM. You said you have a budget of US$2000/month, that should be plenty unless you plan on eating out at expensive restaurants everyday.
It is hot but not very polluted. And safe as long as you know what you are doing and where you are going.
The closest beach Salgar and Puerto Colombia, not the greatest,but there are others like Santa Veronica etc. much nicer and still close about 25 minutes by car.And if you plan on being with your girlfriend, I doubt you will have any chance to monger, women here are very possesive and jealous.And if you play your cards right, you will like it here, it is a nice town to live in. Peter.

Nick
07-07-05, 23:46
Decamerone, you might want to start with a short visit. Meet the latina and see how you like the city. I have been to several cities in Colombia.So far Bucaramanga is my favorite. Peter is a good source for any questions you may have and he also lives there.

Peter Solano
07-07-05, 23:49
Decamerone, you might want to start with a short visit. Meet the latina and see how you like the city. I have been to several cities in Colombia.So far Bucaramanga is my favorite. Peter is a good source for any questions you may have and he also lives there.
Thanks, you forgot to mention I was born in BUCARAMANGA, LOL. Cheers, Peter.

Nick
07-07-05, 23:51
P.S. Santa Marta is dead in May and June. I went to the disco Sahara and my girlfriend and i were th only persons in the club.

Tom 33
07-08-05, 00:51
I would place Pereira in the top group for chicas, not that any larger city in Colombia is bad. I liked Pereira, and the chicas were hot. But I'd rate Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota and Cali higher.

Surfer
07-08-05, 17:24
You have not met her yet so I would NOT plan on moving to BAQ just yet. The internet, and people on it, are often not what they seem.

Also, Most experienced Colombia hands will tell you BAQ is the least pleasant of Colombia's major cities (no offense to Peter). While my experience there is quite limited, I saw nothing that would make me question that opinion. You better have high tolerance for heat, humidity and concrete. I also hope your Spanish is quite good or you will be AWFULLY lonely and isolated (because no one will be able to communicate with you).

As much as I love Colombia, NO city in Colombia is anything like Buenos Aires. Medellin is the most pleasant city IMHO., but Cali has the friendliest people (including girls) . Cartagena is the only city with substantial numbers of foreigners on vacation.

Decamerone
07-09-05, 13:59
Thanks all for your replies.

As a Swede I must just try Barranquilla which offeres year-round summer climate. I think it is worth a try, especially if one considers the relativly nearby beaches and Puerto Colombia.

It will require some months of intense studies in spanish, to be able to get along in the everyday life. The choise between mongering or girlfriend will be an most interesting as new issue, since here I have none...lol.

I write more when I have arrived.

And if BQ is grey and boring as some suggest, I will go on to Baires, which I love, but like Sweden can have such depressing climate for months.

Cream on Top
07-30-05, 10:01
I am in communication right now with 2 chicas from Barra. Both speak fluent english on the phone and their writing skills in English are of a similar quality. To be outstanding !! One is 22 , the other 23. One learned the language while in Seattle working as an "au pair" - baby sitter. The other just learned it at university. I think it is no point to avoid Barranquilla (even Colombia in general) on base of a language barrier. Just be yourself, be adaptive and show a good attitude. I believe Colombia aka Barranquilla are fine destinations as most Colombians are very friendly and helpfull people.

Peter Solano
07-30-05, 23:39
Colombia aka Barranquilla are fine destinations as most Colombians are very friendly and helpfull people.
Yes, I could not agree with you more.Peter.

Screwed Up
08-16-05, 10:26
On Av. Morillo with 27 they have a whole rack of low-end brothels set up like disco´s.
5,000 COP for the room, 25,000 COP for the girl 30 min.
A guy sitting in front of me was sniffing coke right there and he gave the 40yo waitress some too. Coke was being sniffed all over the baños and Nacho Vidal´s latin porn series in Colombia was playing on the TV screens.
I fucking loved those places.
Here is the girl I did in that place:
http://www.ivosfotos.com/bquillahoe/

Sergio22
08-16-05, 14:36
Hello gringos,

If you need girls, living in the north of Barranquilla, college girls per example, just mail me and I will give you some. They charge 150.000 COP per hour, but worth a lot.

You can see their pics before you choose one.

Surfer
08-16-05, 19:31
I think we need some rule about chulos posting in here.

Dickhead
08-17-05, 03:55
Beavis, I suggest you review the subjunctive. "Probablamente la muchacha vaya," "Que lástima que no haya" and "Quizas el pueda" would be better.

:)

Beavis
08-17-05, 04:57
Dickhead I suggest you find something else to worry about. Post withdrawn.

Latina Passion
09-02-05, 03:09
Yo, Surfer Mi espanol es muy malo, but does chulos=pimps?

$150,000 a day is a damn good wage! Shit mi novia makes 1/3 of that and has a 6 day a week full time maid, and her mom is a tax attorney for the goverment and don't make that much! Hell her dad was a pilot for Avianca and did not make that much, that pussy must be made of pure Colombain GOLD and we all know what that is!

Latina Passion
09-02-05, 04:22
Decam, Dude sight unseen and your going to move down there? Dude I'm no colombian expert, the experts would be Surf, Tom, and that Down under guy!

I have met 100's of Chicas from South America, if the country is not land locked, chances are I have been there!

Dude, for me Colombia is my home away from home, but not evryones cup of tea, brother take it slow! Go for a month, hell if you like it do another month, but I will tell you this BAQ, as far as living there, oh hell no!

Decam, if you want to live there in BAQ, chose Purto de Colombia a few and very few Hotels there on the beach for like $30 a night. Or I have a few friends there that might be able to find you a house or apartment to rent for less!

Sorry, guys my reports from BAQ are 7 and 3 weeks late, I'm on it!

Tom 33
09-02-05, 08:47
Your novia must have a great job. Mine used to make 20K per day as a social worker in MDE.

Latina Passion
09-04-05, 08:01
Dude, she makes like $450 U.S. Per month that is good?

Tom 33
09-04-05, 13:24
No, it's not very good. And she has five kids yet to raise.

I was attempting to show what Colombians really earn.

Tom 33
09-05-05, 15:28
I did wonder how she managed. But I don't think she pays much rent. She lives down a dirt road outside of Guarne. Guarne is about an hour outside of Medellin. And the place isn't much. But she does have electricity and indoor plumbing.

Tom 33
09-05-05, 15:33
Just noticed your conversion. She made 20K PESOS per day. That's about US$190 per month.

Ricker
09-07-05, 12:48
.... can't believe how bad the dollar has gotten ...

actually Venezuela on the open market ... you can get 2500 to 1 ...

Bolivares that is ... Venezuela $$$

Tom 33
09-07-05, 18:10
The TRM rate is still near 2300. You always get fucked at a cambio.

Ricker
09-15-05, 19:55
Well ... just met a chica from Barranquilla ... looks like I'll have to make a visit there shortly.

Had my fill of Paisias for now ... back to the Costenas ... more my style anyway I guess ... love the morenas!

Any of you Barranquilla guys out there have any suggestions on a nice but economical hotel ... I don't need luxury ... nice is nice :)

I visited before several years back ... I believe I stayed at the Hotel Royal ... I think ... but always up for suggestions.

Gracias por adelantado!