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So how the US going to sign off on anything if quarantines are imposed by the states?
Statements by the President and the Minister of Transportation are also referenced in the article. The President announced last month that pilot test flights are authorized to resume as of September 1. The Minister of Transportation stated that no dates are yet confirmed. The Mayor or Cartagena announced September 21 but also said it depends on agreement with other countries. Because it is clickbait, the headline does not mention any of these details.
Why are people who have never been to Cartagena or understand how things work there posting advice like this? Can you find a building without a security desk? Sure. You're going to spend your entire vacation searching and this building won't be anywhere near the attractions. Do you want to stay at a building without a security desk? I doubt it. The whole point of Cartagena is you pay a little more for a more touristy experience and piece of mind.
I've seen this time and time again. The last time I was there I met a guy who only booked two days because he "wasn't sure. " he thought he could just book an apartment for as long as he wished at a moments notice. The guy spent more time dealing with living arrangements than doing anything else. He was exhausted by it. The only bookings he could find were for 2-3 days at a time in between the longer bookings other people were making. He must have moved five times total. Oh, and not everywhere he went was chica friendly or an apartment I'd stay at.
Also forget hotels in Cartagena. Generally they'll discourage mongering as much as they can.Please stop posting your patronizing nonsense. I am a regular visitor, speak Spanish and easily navigate. Colombians bring their dates into motels and there are plenty of them in the city.
Questner,
I cannot recall being denied a late check out by anyone. If you are members of clubs like Marriott, even the silver membership gets you a late checkout at 2 PM. 4 PM if you are gold. And the hotels are not very full anyway. They will more than likely let you check in early as well.
YK makes a good point, but if you check in with two people and your chica is with you at the time of check in or if you just have her name, it is no problem. But having a CTG fuckathon with multiple women does not look good for now.Don't forget the VAT or IVA issue; if she a Colombian (in most cases) or a person with a visa of a particular kind, you have to pay the hotel tax. I understand the idea well, why not to sample all the best hotels in the city night by night, and bring in a guest for the night, register her, right? Sounds nice, but as I posted, a time gap and a tax, and you have to pack and unpack, and eventually it raises all kinds of questions with authorities. There are also certain notorious expensive buildings where nothing is an issue but it's beyond this forum.
I'm not sure what you mean by "the states". In any case, whether you are referring to the United States, to Colombia, or any other country, the bilateral agreement would cover departures and arrivals between Colombia and another country, including the so-called "biosecurity measures". Those measures may or may not include quarantines. In spite of very definitive statements on this website and others, no such measures have been announced by the Colombian government. That may yet happen but it has not happened yet. I appreciate that it is frustrating and tedious to deal with facts but in the end it saves inconvenience and further frustration. I speculate as much as anyone but I make a point to say I am speculating when I don't know the facts.
So how the US going to sign off on anything if quarantines are imposed by the states. ?
Elvis 2008
09-09-20, 04:29
Don't forget the VAT or IVA issue; if she a Colombian (in most cases) or a person with a visa of a particular kind, you have to pay the hotel tax. I understand the idea well, why not to sample all the best hotels in the city night by night, and bring in a guest for the night, register her, right? Sounds nice, but as I posted, a time gap and a tax, and you have to pack and unpack, and eventually it raises all kinds of questions with authorities.Questner,
I am comparing what happened in Mexico with Corona with what it was like before. In the past, I would have hotel concierges bring women to my room in the past. Now, those same hotels have freaked out with Covid. Comparing what is going on in Thailand now with what is going on now in Mexico and what will be happening in Colombia is apples to oranges.
I have no clue what the CTG apartment scene is like, but I know in Mexico, bringing in a woman not on the guest list in multiple hotels was not allowed and before Covid it was. Hotels are tracking people, and I would think that the government will force them to. Maybe you can get by seeing some multiple women with some cheaper ones where the women do not pass the front desk.
As for the VAT, I have never paid it when I have had a Colombian guest in a hotel. Maybe it was just lucky, but I have not had to.
YippieKayay
09-09-20, 09:45
Please stop posting your patronizing nonsense. I am a regular visitor, speak Spanish and easily navigate. Colombians bring their dates into motels and there are plenty of them in the city.Done. I'm tired of posting information on this thread and having to deal with angry people like you. I'll keep all my information to myself. As for you, keep posting your mis-informed nonsense and misleading information.
Done. I'm tired of posting information on this thread and having to deal with angry people like you. I'll keep all my information to myself. As for you, keep posting your mis-informed nonsense and misleading information.You can try muscle your way into Medellin thread just to see how promptly other BM are going to react. You have been asked to share information about apartments but you refused. Instead you tried to question if other BM has even been to the city, all without any merit. This Super Bowl I was at the Hilton, El Laguito. If you think all visitors should stay at Palmetto or similar buildings only and never step outside imaginary tourist boundary, you're just plain wrong, there are much more to the city.
Questner,
I am comparing what happened in Mexico with Corona with what it was like before. In the past, I would have hotel concierges bring women to my room in the past. Now, those same hotels have freaked out with Covid. Comparing what is going on in Thailand now with what is going on now in Mexico and what will be happening in Colombia is apples to oranges.
I have no clue what the CTG apartment scene is like, but I know in Mexico, bringing in a woman not on the guest list in multiple hotels was not allowed and before Covid it was. Hotels are tracking people, and I would think that the government will force them to. Maybe you can get by seeing some multiple women with some cheaper ones where the women do not pass the front desk.
As for the VAT, I have never paid it when I have had a Colombian guest in a hotel. Maybe it was just lucky, but I have not had to.Sure, visitors and guests as opposite to registered guests like yourself and your girlfriend or spouse, that's all we want. As for CDMX you are welcome to post in the relevant section if you know night time freelance venues (bars, clubs, discos, whatever), as I don't know much.
The US will be getting rid of Covid testing for international arrivals, but individual states can still impose quarantines on anyone arriving into the state regardless if country of origin. That will be enough for yes a bilateral agreement that is in the works right now.
I'm not sure what you mean by "the states". In any case, whether you are referring to the United States, to Colombia, or any other country, the bilateral agreement would cover departures and arrivals between Colombia and another country, including the so-called "biosecurity measures". Those measures may or may not include quarantines. In spite of very definitive statements on this website and others, no such measures have been announced by the Colombian government. That may yet happen but it has not happened yet. I appreciate that it is frustrating and tedious to deal with facts but in the end it saves inconvenience and further frustration. I speculate as much as anyone but I make a point to say I am speculating when I don't know the facts.
Elvis 2008
09-11-20, 15:00
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnoticias.canalrcn.com%2Fnacional%2Fvuelos-internacionales-en-colombia-se-reactivarian-el-21-de-septiembre-362534
International flights in Colombia would be reactivated on September 21.
The announcement was made by the mayor of Cartagena, who confirmed that that city would be the first to resume international air activity.
8 Sep 2020 12:24 By: Noticias. canalrcn.com.
The mayor of Cartagena, William Dau Chamat, announced on Tuesday that on September 21 international flights in Colombia will resume and that precisely that city is entering the first phase of reactivation of this air operation.
"National flights are already arriving, and on September 21 international flights begin to arrive. We received the notification from the president, Iván Duque, and although we still do not have the details, we will communicate and review with the management of the Rafael Núñez International Airport, the airlines and scheduled flights, "said the Cartagena president.
It may interest you: These are the three new airports that will open on September 21.
Cartagena was the first city in the country to request authorization for domestic flights.
"We show that we are prepared for this, as has been recognized by all the authorities at the national level, and that is why they authorize us to take this step. We know that Cartagena, if it is not the first city, it will be among the first to receive international flights ", said the president of Cartagena.
Regarding biosecurity measures, Dau emphasized that all citizens are responsible for their care and gradually reactivate the economy.
"We are ready to receive tourists from any country who bring foreign currency to spend here in Cartagena, what interests me is that the passengers are well cared for, that they do not get infected here, or that they infect ours. At this point it is important that they bring their foreign exchange, to stimulate the economy of the city and the people of Cartagena who need it so much ", he added.
Likewise, he informed that at the end of last week the beach protocol that is to be reactivated in a pilot plan was ready, which includes two specific beaches: Bocagrande and Playa Azul La Boquilla.
"We are working at full speed, we have already defined the entry points, demarcation, among others. Much progress has been made, we hope to be able to reactivate by the first of October at the latest."
See also: Only two beaches will be part of the pilot plan to reopen to tourists in Cartagena.
Dau Chamat assured that in both the protocols of distancing, time control will be fulfilled and warned that, "what we do not want is to return to how the beaches were before, the bathers besieged by the vendors, to avoid this, what we will have will be zones special places where beach visitors can come to purchase the specific products or services they require."
Elvis 2008
09-11-20, 19:42
https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/09/10/first-international-fli
Ght-from-Colombia-will-be-to-us /.
I have my flight for Oct 5th and my amiga from Bogota will be there with me, since Bogota is still closed.
https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/09/10/first-international-fli
Ght-from-Colombia-will-be-to-us /.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_YjL-gcrDU
At the 5:30 mark they talk about requirement for flights from the United States. My spanish is okay, but not great, I *think* he says that they are not going to require negative covid tests before boarding flights from the US to Colombia, but they are awaiting final list of countries from which they will require tests. Please correct me if I misunderstood something.
So looks like good news overall.
https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/09/10/first-international-fli
Ght-from-Colombia-will-be-to-us /.
Gringo Trooper
09-13-20, 01:16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_YjL-gcrDU
At the 5:30 mark they talk about requirement for flights from the United States. My spanish is okay, but not great, I *think* he says that they are not going to require negative covid tests before boarding flights from the US to Colombia, but they are awaiting final list of countries from which they will require tests. Please correct me if I misunderstood something.
So looks like good news overall.Yes, he did said that people in the US do not need to take a test before departing the US.
However, he did say something about if people arrive and are positive, then they have do go into quarantine.
His accent was trash, and I didn't catch, whether or not he said, people from US, will get tested upon arrival.
LatinaLover#1
09-13-20, 02:24
I have my flight for Oct 5th and my amiga from Bogota will be there with me, since Bogota is still closed.My novia has a 10 visa and is flying Avianca Bog. To Ctg and on to Mia via American Airlines. I booked her round trip from bog to ctg a few days ago. Apparently there is a large desire to take advantage of Ctg. Being the first city to offer international flights. And flights are getting more expensive by the day. What is normally a flight for less that $50 is now over $100 and higher. Plus the schedules are no where near the choices we had prior to the virus. Flights were pretty much every hour on the hour and dirt cheap. Not anymore, just another casualty of this freaken virus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_YjL-gcrDU
At the 5:30 mark they talk about requirement for flights from the United States. My spanish is okay, but not great, I *think* he says that they are not going to require negative covid tests before boarding flights from the US to Colombia, but they are awaiting final list of countries from which they will require tests. Please correct me if I misunderstood something.
So looks like good news overall.I brought the last ticket on Viva from Miami to Medellin on the 19th base on this post alone. I hope this pans out, if it doesn't, no big deal, I have tickets on the 21st, 23rd and 24th from FLL to Cartagena. Thanks for posting this timely information.
LoveItHere69
09-13-20, 19:02
I brought the last ticket on Viva from Miami to Medellin on the 19th base on this post alone. I hope this pans out, if it doesn't, no big deal, I have tickets on the 21st, 23rd and 24th from FLL to Cartagena. Thanks for posting this timely information.Did a search on Spirit and Viva Air for a friend and look what I found. Yes, a ticket. You did not get the last one from Miami to Medellin on Viva Air on the 19th!
Do us all a favor. Post a pick of your immigration stamp.
Oh, about the condo. You with your dual degrees, your employees with their dual degrees, and the lawyer you have, you already have all the answers. Right?
Did a search on Spirit and Viva Air for a friend and look what I found. Yes, a ticket. You did not get the last one from Miami to Medellin on Viva Air on the 19th!
Do us all a favor. Post a pick of your immigration stamp.
Oh, about the condo. You with your dual degrees, your employees with their dual degrees, and the lawyer you have, you already have all the answers. Right?I instead of picking bones with people, I recommend be grateful for the information you are receiving from BMs; trust me, life is better lived with a less angry / jealousy mindset.
LatinaLover#1
09-14-20, 03:56
Avianca just cancelled some international flights for September, until I think the 15th of October citing a lack of protocols. Better check the web page if your affected.
Bogota, September 8, 2020.
On the Avianca web site:
"Although government authorities have already mentioned a tentative date for restarting international operations from Colombia, some necessary definitions for the operation remain uncertain, such as the lack of clarity in the protocols and sanitary measures for this type of flight.
For this reason, we have been forced to cancel some itineraries. If you have a flight that has been affected by this situation, we offer you these options.
UnknownGuy
09-14-20, 05:06
Just got back from DR and while people were saying the mongering is dead until 2021, that statement was short lived. The new administration said they need tourism to help the country and so tourism sites were not heavily affected except for curfews. But if you know how to move and plan, it was easy to get things setup for after curfew. There were no clubs, but bars were open. You walk around with your mask on, when you sit you take it off if you want. When someone approaches you, you put the mask on. Easy, too easy. I figure Cartagena will be the same way. The beach, no enforcement of social distancing. You wear your mask if you want too, your choice. I just sat away from the crowds.
So now Cartagena is in the same boat. They need tourism to spark the economy, so more than likely touristy things will lead to laxed rules to encourage people to visit and bring their wallets. They know there aren't many places to visit internationally. They will capitalize on that by opening up their biggest touristy city, Cartagena.
And I have heard that the Venezuelan girls have left the city, but not to go back to Venezuela. They said it's bad over there. They moved to Barranquilla and Santa Maria and other cities where prices and rent are cheaper. Just had a shorty tell me this today. She had to leave because she couldn't afford the rent. Some girls had their phones taken from landlords as past rent payments (they are not going to fight that since they don't want to get deported). She said that when the borders open back up to Cartagena, they will be back.
Might be a good time to visit Barranquilla.
So they are cracking down on vendors and massage ladies.
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnoticias.canalrcn.com%2Fnacional%2Fvuelos-internacionales-en-colombia-se-reactivarian-el-21-de-septiembre-362534
International flights in Colombia would be reactivated on September 21.
The announcement was made by the mayor of Cartagena, who confirmed that that city would be the first to resume international air activity.
8 Sep 2020 12:24 By: Noticias. canalrcn.com.
The mayor of Cartagena, William Dau Chamat, announced on Tuesday that on September 21 international flights in Colombia will resume and that precisely that city is entering the first phase of reactivation of this air operation.
"National flights are already arriving, and on September 21 international flights begin to arrive. We received the notification from the president, Ivn Duque, and although we still do not have the details, we will communicate and review with the management of the Rafael Nez International Airport, the airlines and scheduled flights, "said the Cartagena president.
It may interest you: These are the three new airports that will open on September 21.
Cartagena was the first city in the country to request authorization for domestic flights.
"We show that we are prepared for this, as has been recognized by all the authorities at the national level, and that is why they authorize us to take this step. We know that Cartagena, if it is not the first city, it will be among the first to receive international flights ", said the president of Cartagena.
New government's line of credit for Avianca has been blocked by the courts (do your own conclusions). Meanwhile there will be a new entrant into the domestic airline market out of Cali, with Venezuelan backing. The flights from the end of November, connecting Barranquilla, Cali, Bucaramanga and Cartagena.
Mojo Bandit
09-15-20, 04:43
So they are cracking down on vendors and massage ladies.Hopefully they make that work and it becomes permanent. I got nothing against anyone trying to earn a buck on the beach but some are annoying as hell.
So my go to Bocagrande apartment won't be allowing Chicas as visitors at least initially. So.
That makes it a little less interesting right now. Hopefully there is a solution over time.
SpiderRider
09-16-20, 22:49
Just got back from DR and while people were saying the mongering is dead until 2021, that statement was short lived. The new administration said they need tourism to help the country and so tourism sites were not heavily affected except for curfews. But if you know how to move and plan, it was easy to get things setup for after curfew. There were no clubs, but bars were open. You walk around with your mask on, when you sit you take it off if you want. When someone approaches you, you put the mask on. Easy, too easy. I figure Cartagena will be the same way. The beach, no enforcement of social distancing. You wear your mask if you want too, your choice. I just sat away from the crowds.
So now Cartagena is in the same boat. They need tourism to spark the economy, so more than likely touristy things will lead to laxed rules to encourage people to visit and bring their wallets. They know there aren't many places to visit internationally. They will capitalize on that by opening up their biggest touristy city, Cartagena.
And I have heard that the Venezuelan girls have left the city, but not to go back to Venezuela. They said it's bad over there. They moved to Barranquilla and Santa Maria and other cities where prices and rent are cheaper. Just had a shorty tell me this today. She had to leave because she couldn't afford the rent. Some girls had their phones taken from landlords as past rent payments (they are not going to fight that since they don't want to get deported). She said that when the borders open back up to Cartagena, they will be back.
Might be a good time to visit Barranquilla.The only bad time to visit BAQ is at Carnaval, unless you have solid reservations. Otherwise, have a plan, keep it short, and be ready for the heat. Get relief in the big malls for A / see. They're not bad pickup spots either. Lots of great women in BAQ. I'm long overdue for a visit. I've been relegated to MDE for some months which is obviously pretty good. But I miss "la rumba".
Mojo Bandit
09-17-20, 04:50
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnoticias.canalrcn.com%2Fnacional%2Fvuelos-internacionales-en-colombia-se-reactivarian-el-21-de-septiembre-362534
Regarding biosecurity measures, Dau emphasized that all citizens are responsible for their care and gradually reactivate the economy.
https://idm.presidencia.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/A-partir-de-este-19-de-septiembre-se-restablecen-desde-Cartagena-vuelos-int-200915.aspx?fbclid=IwAR07MZX_f1I3Xa4oFXKgGMK5W44ZmjvsTGThK-UVi7A_WcNcre5Akfc9-X4
Some of the most important aspects of biosecurity standards for international flights are:
• Passenger access to the airport will be made up to three hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.
• The use of a mask is mandatory from the entrance to the airport, during the trip and at the port of arrival, regardless of the duration of the entire tour.
• For short flights it is recommended not to use the aircraft toilets, while for medium and long-duration flights it is recommended to wear multiple masks to replace them during the trip.
• Passengers must remain in their assigned seat throughout the flight.
• When entering or leaving the country, passengers must compulsorily fill out, prior to entering the immigration control posts, the pre-registration check in www. Migracióncolombia. Gov. Co.
"International passengers must arrive a maximum of three hours before their trips to the airports and prior to boarding, negative results of PCR molecular tests will be required, issued maximum 96 hours before the flight. Whoever does not have that document or shows symptoms of infection by the new coronavirus will not be able to fly. ".
NeilGeorge
09-18-20, 13:54
https://idm.presidencia.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/A-partir-de-este-19-de-septiembre-se-restablecen-desde-Cartagena-vuelos-int-200915.aspx?fbclid=IwAR07MZX_f1I3Xa4oFXKgGMK5W44ZmjvsTGThK-UVi7A_WcNcre5Akfc9-X4
Some of the most important aspects of biosecurity standards for international flights are:
"International passengers must arrive a maximum of three hours before their trips to the airports and prior to boarding, negative results of PCR molecular tests will be required, issued maximum 96 hours before the flight. Whoever does not have that document or shows symptoms of infection by the new coronavirus will not be able to fly. ".This test is where the jam the Q-tip down your throat, or up into your nasal cavity towards your brain. It's not worth the bodily invasion just to stick one's pecker in Colombian pussy.
John Gault
09-18-20, 21:43
This test is where the jam the Q-tip down your throat, or up into your nasal cavity towards your brain. It's not worth the bodily invasion just to stick one's pecker in Colombian pussy.I got that test in March and I did not like it one bit. Mine was in the nasal cavity.
LatinaLover#1
09-19-20, 03:13
My novia, A Colombian National, will fly to Miami on Sept 25th and return to Colombia on Oct 1. I have been searching the internet on where we can get a PCR test and get the results within 4 days of her return flight without much success. Can anyone tell me if she returns to Colombia without that test will they turn her away and refuse entry?
Also now I read that to leave Colombia you need a PCR 48 hours prior to leaving Colombia. Seems like Colombia is in constant flux on these regulations, it's like they have an uncanny ability to complicate the simple.
CrazyDreamer
09-19-20, 15:26
My novia, A Colombian National, will fly to Miami on Sept 25th and return to Colombia on Oct 1. I have been searching the internet on where we can get a PCR test and get the results within 4 days of her return flight without much success. Can anyone tell me if she returns to Colombia without that test will they turn her away and refuse entry?
Also now I read that to leave Colombia you need a PCR 48 hours prior to leaving Colombia. Seems like Colombia is in constant flux on these regulations, it's like they have an uncanny ability to complicate the simple.The PCR test is only required to enter the country.
https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/viajes-internacionales-desde-cuando-se-necesita-prueba-de-coronavirus-para-entrar-a-colombia-538415
UnknownGuy
09-21-20, 04:00
What does it mean when they say in the fine print: This property does not accommodate bachelor (ette) or similar parties.
Does that mean no guest / visitors allowed even though you have a limit of 8 people but only 3 are staying there at the moment?
DavisLucJr
09-21-20, 15:22
This test is where the jam the Q-tip down your throat, or up into your nasal cavity towards your brain. It's not worth the bodily invasion just to stick one's pecker in Colombian pussy.LOL I think a lot of men have put themselves through a lot worse for pussy. I know I have. Repeatedly.
Mojo Bandit
09-22-20, 07:07
What does it mean when they say in the fine print: This property does not accommodate bachelor (ette) or similar parties.
Does that mean no guest / visitors allowed even though you have a limit of 8 people but only 3 are staying there at the moment?This probably means exactly what it says. They do not want any loud parties. Lots of tourist destinations get hit with these. The place I saw the most going on was in Prague. The company that I rented an apartment realized I was a mature man and put me in an apartment away from the building where they had the most apartments and I walked by that building and the noise was insane at 2 AM, when I went to turn in my keys there were several groups of people milling about their office area that made it obvious that several of these bachelor and bachelorette groups were staying there.
That being said it does not answer the question about having visitors. For that you actually need to know two things. First does the owner allow visitors and second, does the building allow visitors. The building is just as of not more important than the owner of the apartment because the visitors have get through the security. For answers you need to message the owners. Most of these apps / sites like Airbnb and Vrbo have a messaging system built in so you can message the owner / manager of the apartment you are looking at.
My novia, A Colombian National, will fly to Miami on Sept 25th and return to Colombia on Oct 1. I have been searching the internet on where we can get a PCR test and get the results within 4 days of her return flight without much success. Can anyone tell me if she returns to Colombia without that test will they turn her away and refuse entry?
Also now I read that to leave Colombia you need a PCR 48 hours prior to leaving Colombia. Seems like Colombia is in constant flux on these regulations, it's like they have an uncanny ability to complicate the simple.Try to look for ads with "quick results" or call some numbers and ask if they know where you can get it within 24 hours due to travel. I know there are places like this in NYC and Chicago. My understanding is you'll need a proof of travel.
I got that test in March and I did not like it one bit. Mine was in the nasal cavity.Unpleasant indeed, but better than a needle in the arm. Not a big deal really.
LatinaLover#1
09-22-20, 14:50
Try to look for ads with "quick results" or call some numbers and ask if they know where you can get it within 24 hours due to travel. I know there are places like this in NYC and Chicago. My understanding is you'll need a proof of travel.I just verified with Avianca no covid test needed to fly within Colombia except. If your flying to San Andres and one other small airport in the Amazonia. In that case you need a test 48 hrs before takeoff and the 48 hrs start clicking from the moment you get the test. A pain in the ass but if you want to fly to those places you got to do it.
The Tall Man
09-22-20, 17:57
This probably means exactly what it says. They do not want any loud parties. Lots of tourist destinations get hit with these. The place I saw the most going on was in Prague. The company that I rented an apartment realized I was a mature man and put me in an apartment away from the building where they had the most apartments and I walked by that building and the noise was insane at 2 AM, when I went to turn in my keys there were several groups of people milling about their office area that made it obvious that several of these bachelor and bachelorette groups were staying there.
That being said it does not answer the question about having visitors. For that you actually need to know two things. First does the owner allow visitors and second, does the building allow visitors. The building is just as of not more important than the owner of the apartment because the visitors have get through the security. For answers you need to message the owners. Most of these apps / sites like Airbnb and Vrbo have a messaging system built in so you can message the owner / manager of the apartment you are looking at.Perfect advice, follow this advice and best of luck.
The Tall Man.
I just verified with Avianca no covid test needed to fly within Colombia except. If your flying to San Andres and one other small airport in the Amazonia. In that case you need a test 48 hrs before takeoff and the 48 hrs start clicking from the moment you get the test. A pain in the ass but if you want to fly to those places you got to do it.I thought you meant international.
Elvis 2008
09-23-20, 21:19
Know why so many hotels in Cartagena are closed?
Gringo Trooper
09-23-20, 23:05
Know why so many hotels in Cartagena are closed?That is interesting. I did a search and noticed some hotels available for booking; however, a lot of hotels did not offer availability.
Maybe someone with boots on the ground can help us out.
Know why so many hotels in Cartagena are closed?No idea but my friend in Cartegena says thinks should be worked out by November.
No idea but my friend in Cartegena says thinks should be worked out by November.Hope things get normal soon. Planning a trip in December for Cartagena.
Mechanic88
09-28-20, 05:03
So is anyone in Cartagena? Thinking about going in 2 weeks. Just wondering how the girls are working since I'm sure they aren't letting them hang out at the clock tower.
Best advice is to wait till November.
But if the beach is open in Bocagrande they will be walking in the late evening. But Hollywood is closed for now
So is anyone in Cartagena? Thinking about going in 2 weeks. Just wondering how the girls are working since I'm sure they aren't letting them hang out at the clock tower.
Elvis 2008
09-29-20, 15:01
So is anyone in Cartagena? Thinking about going in 2 weeks. Just wondering how the girls are working since I'm sure they aren't letting them hang out at the clock tower.Unless you have something lined up before hand, do not bother. Beaches are open, but the clock tower scene made me remember about the Trump 2020 slogan of No Joe, no ho.
For Cartagena 2020, it is no blow and no ho. Though there was one guy trying to sell me something. It is nowhere close to what is being described in Medellin or Bogota. I would only go if you had someone lined up like I did. There literally were no working girls around the clock tower that I saw.
Unless you have something lined up before hand, do not bother. Beaches are open, but the clock tower scene made me remember about the Trump 2020 slogan of No Joe, no ho.
For Cartagena 2020, it is no blow and no ho. Though there was one guy trying to sell me something. It is nowhere close to what is being described in Medellin or Bogota. I would only go if you had someone lined up like I did. There literally were no working girls around the clock tower that I saw.I have a couple of solid contacts. But rumor is the Apts are being more strict than usual about visitors. Is there a curfew? Bars open?
YippieKayay
10-01-20, 18:02
I have a couple of solid contacts. But rumor is the Apts are being more strict than usual about visitors. Is there a curfew? Bars open?It's not a rumor. You can't register visitors. Pools are closed. I posted about this a while ago. This may change in the future but that's the status right now. All the chicas I know have gone to Bogota and a few to Medellin.
It's not a rumor. You can't register visitors. Pools are closed. I posted about this a while ago. This may change in the future but that's the status right now. All the chicas I know have gone to Bogota and a few to Medellin.No guests is a game killer! Are the beaches open? I'm hearing conflicting reports.
YippieKayay
10-01-20, 21:37
No guests is a game killer! Are the beaches open? I'm hearing conflicting reports.Not Playa Hollywood. They have opened some small beach areas. That's what I was told last week.
EDIT: There's a reason for this. You can't just turn on an entire tourist economy in a day. Most hotels and businesses will want to wait until at least mid November as a start date. They need a percentage of business to justify being open. That's not going to happen immediately. Until that critical mass hits Cartagena will be in this weird half-opening stage.
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Click on video to see what to expect. https://www.eluniversal.com.co/multimedia/video-cartagena-vuelve-a-la-playa-KJ3579518.
Playa Azul has been opened, Bocagrande beach to be opened next week. I don't know which bars are opened, not a big deal to call each place you are planning to visit. Visitors: Call / email the owner or management about their current policy or just rent a place without a security / concierge. I would still wait until next month. The statements that all girls have left are obviously false.
Tony is shutvdown for now. He is crying of course. Stay tuned.
Click on video to see what to expect. https://www.eluniversal.com.co/multimedia/video-cartagena-vuelve-a-la-playa-KJ3579518.
Playa Azul has been opened, Bocagrande beach to be opened next week. I don't know which bars are opened, not a big deal to call each place you are planning to visit. Visitors: Call / email the owner or management about their current policy or just rent a place without a security / concierge. I would still wait until next month. The statements that all girls have left are obviously false.
Elvis 2008
10-03-20, 02:41
But rumor is the Apts are being more strict than usual about visitors. Is there a curfew? Bars open?I mostly hung around with my chica but we went to the Fort area / Clock tower area at around 8:30 PM and left an hour or so after. Bars were open, but she was freaking about a 9 PM curfew. We left area around 9:30 PM or so. There were still people out eating and drinking after 9 PM but she said, "These people live here" whatever that meant.
I stayed at the Radison which I think is about a mile or so from the Clock Tower I think. Beach was open (though it was not a really nice beach, more dirt than sand). Restaurant was open in hotel. Pool was open. I got a large suite for $75.
I knew my companion's name and registered for two. My gal showed up in short shorts, and hotel clerk asked me if this was going to be my only "guest", and I said it was. If it was not, he would have charged me $75 more per guest.
I ran into this situation in Medellin as well, paying a room fee for a guest and did so twice.
It was my first and only time in Cartagena. I am not sure how you would manage seeing multiple women there. I am sure it can be done, but I would suspect it would not be easy. If you want to see multiple women, I would think going to Santa Fe in Bogota or the casas in Medellin would be a much easier way to go.
YippieKayay
10-04-20, 00:30
It was my first and only time in Cartagena. I am not sure how you would manage seeing multiple women there. I am sure it can be done, but I would suspect it would not be easy. If you want to see multiple women, I would think going to Santa Fe in Bogota or the casas in Medellin would be a much easier way to go.There are apartment buildings in Bocagrande that let you bring in visitors. I used to use them over the years. If the apartment was good for 4 people. You could register, and have up to 3 visitors at a time. It was a convoluted system where anyone registered as a guest would eat up that slot until the end of your booking. If you had a chica registered as a guest (not a visitor) she could stay over night but you could only then have two more visitors before your four person occupancy was up. It didn't matter if she left and handed in her bracelet.
Long story short, all the buildings I used to use at this time are not allowing visitors just guests. Interesting your hotel was still taking $75 per additional guest (or visitor?
Black Page
10-04-20, 23:19
It was my first and only time in Cartagena. I am not sure how you would manage seeing multiple women there. I am sure it can be done, but I would suspect it would not be easy. If you read this thread, over the years it has been stated countless times: DO NOT GO TO A HOTEL, even more a high-tier hotel, if you want to bring girls to your room. This principle has been elaborated under any possible perspective in this thread. Hotels do whatever possible to discourage or even prohibit people to bring girls in. The way to go in Cartagena is renting an apartment, and not any apartment, but an apartment in a building where guests are allowed.
This was before COVID. Now, we read that rules have become much stricter, and buildings in Laguito and Bocagrande formerly known to be very girl friendly now stop visitors (for obvious reasons I would say).
NeilGeorge
10-04-20, 23:31
Is this hotel / condo girl friendly? The condos are for rent. Its an older building.
Mojo Bandit
10-05-20, 15:44
Is this hotel / condo girl friendly? The condos are for rent. Its an older building. If no other members testify to having stayed there you probably need to message the owner / rental manager of the apartment and find out. If this is the Nuevo Conquistador in El Laguito, my guess would be no. I always stay just a little down and across the street and see this place swimming with Colombian families.
The Tall Man
10-05-20, 16:37
If you read this thread, over the years it has been stated countless times: DO NOT GO TO A HOTEL, even more a high-tier hotel, if you want to bring girls to your room. This principle has been elaborated under any possible perspective in this thread. Hotels do whatever possible to discourage or even prohibit people to bring girls in. The way to go in Cartagena is renting an apartment, and not any apartment, but an apartment in a building where guests are allowed.
This was before COVID. Now, we read that rules have become much stricter, and buildings in Laguito and Bocagrande formerly known to be very girl friendly now stop visitors (for obvious reasons I would say).All true about hotel policy especially in touristy places like Cartagena.
Newbies think that they can game the policy's or out-smart the hotels or airbnb's thinking their scheme is new or different. Listen up! Cartagena has had literally decades of daily dealing with newbies thinking they are smarter than those that came before, it has been all done and tried, there is nothing new under the sun, the million of guys that came before you trying to get a hoe into their hotel room or the group of guys on a bachelor party vacation bringing in groups of hoes. It has all been done and tried literally a million times, there is nothing new, you can't game the system and it's well established policy's.
In the beginning of time god created the heavens and the earth, and god saw that it was good then as Genesis chapter 1 goes onto describe "and on the 10th day god saw the man Adam and the woman Eve that he created and so he / god saw the need for Love Motels and he put this divine establishment into place and he saw it was good" (I am paraphrasing the biblical account, hehehe).
The moral of the story is to use the Motels to fuck the bitches.
Much love and respect to all.
The Tall Man.
Absolutely, I have an American friend who does a timeshare exchange at the hotel in the title heading virtually reserving a unit every year and this hotel is very strict in allowing any outside guests on the property and in your room. Because of the high security here, it's impossible to sneak someone inside. Even arranging reservation for two with a pre selected Colombian woman can be problematic.
Instead my friend, when he does meet someone in the Clocktower area, has to go to a seedy short time hotel, albeit its near the center but the shower and faucets frequently don't work and it will cost you about $10/$15 an hour. Kind of a letdown when you know that you are in a fancy hotel a few minutes walk away.
The smaller boutique hotels and resorts are just as problematic. Even many AIR BNB's have similar restrictions on guests though I do know one where there is no staff at the location and you can invite guests.
If you read this thread, over the years it has been stated countless times: DO NOT GO TO A HOTEL, even more a high-tier hotel, if you want to bring girls to your room. This principle has been elaborated under any possible perspective in this thread. Hotels do whatever possible to discourage or even prohibit people to bring girls in. The way to go in Cartagena is renting an apartment, and not any apartment, but an apartment in a building where guests are allowed.
This was before COVID. Now, we read that rules have become much stricter, and buildings in Laguito and Bocagrande formerly known to be very girl friendly now stop visitors (for obvious reasons I would say).
It's not very hard to. find places that allow guests. .all you have to do is ask. Are guests allowed or not.
If you plan on acting like an asshole and bringing in many chicas for a loud party. Go somewhere else.
Is this hotel / condo girl friendly? The condos are for rent. Its an older building.Right across from conquistador is nautilus, these apartments are chica friendly. I booked thru airbnb, visitors just need their ID to enter.
Would you happen to know if the apartments have safes in the room? Thanks.
Black Page
10-08-20, 12:14
Would you happen to know if the apartments have safes in the room? Thanks.Ask the renter.
Elvis 2008
10-09-20, 23:48
I had to ration my time in Colombia and figure out a way to meet all the women I wanted. I actually did pretty well. I had seen two new girls and was set to my third one. One girl, Gaby, who claimed to be a virgin, was a few hours outside of Cartagena, and I was to pay her bus fare in, but I just did not feel like plucking this young peach and saying goodbye the next day. I told her that I tested + for Covid and could not come to Colombia. She was bummed and asked when I could come back. I told her that maybe I could in November. Sadly, I had to put Gaby "the virgin" on layaway.
There was one direct flight to Cartagena on Viva and that flight was at 6 AM. I got to the airport at 5 and thought that I would have plenty of time to make it. When I got to the airport, there was a 30 minute wait in line with people checking to make sure the Colombians had their corona app downloaded. At 5:30, I tried to check in and was told the flight was closed. There were literally no other direct flights, and I had to go through Bogota.
I got there at a decent hour checked in for two at my hotel and waited in anticipation for my next girl, the new one I really wanted to meet the most, Alejandra, a beauty queen, a literal Queen of Cartagena.
Alejandra showed up and she was wearing short shorts as well, and she was attractive but she did not look like the stunning woman I had video chatted with. The hotel clerk motioned to me to engage in a private conversation and asked, "Now, sir, you did register two people but if you have more guests like Ms. Alejandra, we will have to charge you a guest fee. Is that a problem?
I shook my head as if he were crazy. Prostitutes? Me? Never!
We went to the room and talked a while. Slowly, we started to kiss and she was a great kisser, and her skin was like silk perfection. We eventually went to bed, and she fucked and sucked me bare. Alejandra is of mixed race, and I have noticed many mixed race girls have incredible strength like Alejandra, and she was crazy strong. She was a good lover. Sadly, that was the highlight of our time together.
We went to dinner next, and it was like Kiara all over again: me asking all the questions and getting one word responses. At dinner, the music was going and she was moving very well. She had adorned a clingy dress, put on her makeup, and heels and now she looked like a queen.
I told her that I wanted to see downtown Cartagena and we went but did not have much time. We got to the walled city at 8:30 and curfew was at 9 PM. This is where the Queen shined. She showed her encyclopedic knowledge of the city and spouted off facts better than any tour guide I had been with. She also showed off her beauty queen walk.
Ironically, I remember as a boy watching a beauty contest with my now deceased grandfather, and he commented about one of the women, "I bet she is going to win. She has a very spiffy walk" and the woman almost did win. Well, the Queen had a spiffy walk, and I do not know how it is defined, but you know it when you see it.
I am not sure if it was the height, the walk, the intelligence, the looks but every damn guy stared at her that was not gay, and she looked like she was used to and bored by being the center of attention. Still, she was definitely a guardian type keeping me away from unsafe areas, cabs that tried to rip us off, and the often insane traffic.
When we got back to the hotel, there was more aloofness. We kissed after a while and she told me to shower and brush my teeth. I was surprised by the kind of patronizing tone. I thought we were going to get it on. I joined her in bed, and we started making out, and she then said that she was tired. We could make love in the morning she said.
Well, I was scheduled to see Angel who has a nympho like drive the next day, and I was not sure if I was going to be able to bang the Queen in the morning and keep up with Angel the next night. The Queen and I did some spooning but finally she seemed to indicate she wanted to sleep.
The thing with Angel is that I had told her that I would be in Colombia for just five days to see her, but I was there 10 days, and the first five were to see other women. I did not take Angel's video calls because I was afraid she might see I was in Colombia, but I had to call her because I was supposed to be in Medellin with her the next day.
I was in a suite and went to the next room and called Angel to confirm I was coming. I called her amor and told her that I was excited to meet her family. Well, apparently the Queen was not asleep as the door slammed. I thought she may have heard, but I was not sure the door slam was hers. I hung up with Angel, checked my phone, and there was the outraged text. The Queen needed a history lesson. All great kings have mistresses.
Joking aside, I was shocked at how little I cared. Here was the woman that most men would die to be with, and I had apparently blown it with her, and I could have cared less. She was good in bed but not the best, and I really was unimpressed by how cocky she was. For someone who exudes and prides herself on such beauty, class, and intelligence, why did a hotel clerk think she was a working girl?
The other thing is that I had not given her any money prior to her storming off. I banged a queen for free. He he.
I was sure I was never going to hear from the Queen again, but the next day she sent photos to me.
I waited about 10 days to respond to her and went off on her for appearing like a working girl, her sexist feminist attitudes, and general cockiness.
It was the fifth time in the past year I have had to have a come to Jesus meeting with a 20 something hottie. I shudder to think what would have happened if I had done this in the sex prison but in the Latin cultures it seems like you are allowed to call out women who are behaving stupidly. Every time I have done so I have had a positive response.
I expected the Queen to tell me to go jump in the Atlantic, but instead she apologized and said she was afraid of falling in love with someone and getting hurt. She finished off by saying, "Te quiero mucho" and begged that we meet in the future, so who knows? Maybe there is some royalty in my future.
Brethren! I'm looking to slide in after Christmas for NYE. Whats a solid rate right now? 200-250 k for an hour or 2?
Brethren! I'm looking to slide in after Christmas for NYE. Whats a solid rate right now? 200-250 k for an hour or 2?This February the lowest I got was 150 K and the highest 350 K, and no one asked more than 350 K, so I would say adjusted for the exchange rate it would be 400 K, - your solid rate. No idea for NYE, but an offer of 1 million COP for 2 hours shouldn't be rejected.
DonCarlos1234
10-12-20, 01:25
I had to ration my time in Colombia and figure out a way to meet all the women I wanted.
It was the fifth time in the past year I have had to have a come to Jesus meeting with a 20 something hottie. I shudder to think what would have happened if I had done this in the sex prison but in the Latin cultures it seems like you are allowed to call out women who are behaving stupidly. Every time I have done so I have had a positive response.
I expected the Queen to tell me to go jump in the Atlantic, but instead she apologized and said she was afraid of falling in love with someone and getting hurt. She finished off by saying, "Te quiero mucho" and begged that we meet in the future, so who knows? Maybe there is some royalty in my future.I hope to run into some of these same problems. In fact I expect to. Cartagea is one of 3 cities I'll visit November / December. Where do I find the queen? She's gorgeous. Congrats.
I hope to run into some of these same problems. In fact I expect to. Cartagea is one of 3 cities I'll visit November / December. Where do I find the queen? She's gorgeous. Congrats.Anywhere. Try the Clock Tower.
YippieKayay
10-12-20, 04:28
This February the lowest I got was 150 K and the highest 350 K, and no one asked more than 350 K, so I would say adjusted for the exchange rate it would be 400 K, - your solid rate. No idea for NYE, but an offer of 1 million COP for 2 hours shouldn't be rejected.
Why are you giving bad advice like this? Exchange rate doesn't matter. It never mattered. For years from Medellin to Bogota to Cartagena the average prepago takes between 150 k to 200 k. The locals all pay 150 k. Outside of Colombia the average Colombian will want "cien dollares" or 100 US dollars. Inside of Colombia it's 150 k to 200 k. This price has been around for years. I was paying that much five years ago.
It's 150k to 200k "por un rato" which is for a bit of time. I usually pay twice that for all night. Exchange rate has nothing to do with it.
GeneHickman
10-12-20, 04:43
Why are you giving bad advice like this? Exchange rate doesn't matter. It never mattered. For years from Medellin to Bogota to Cartagena the average prepago takes between 150 k to 200 k. The locals all pay 150 k. Outside of Colombia the average Colombian will want "cien dollares" or 100 US dollars. Inside of Colombia it's 150 k to 200 k. This price has been around for years. I was paying that much five years ago.Such a basic concept so many dudes don't get. No wonder so many putas laugh at these guys behind their backs.
The economy of one country particularly a medium sized or bigger one doesn't change much day to day compared to the exchange rate, particularly in non dollarized countries. Colombia is still a less merchantilist country, and daily life barely changes for locals with exchange rates.
As a thought experiment lets invert. I wonder if the rate had moved to 2500 if this monger would have said, hey amor, the rate is lower so your 150 k is now 120 k. The puta would have laughed in his face. What that got to do with the price of anything anywhere? Some people just don't know even try to understand the basics before they post the advise.
GeneHickman
10-12-20, 04:49
It's 150k to 200k "por un rato" which is for a bit of time. I usually pay twice that for all night. Exchange rate has nothing to do with it.In my limited experience Cartagena is a bit higher than Medellin. 150 was a floor and 200 was what most seemed to be trying to get. In MDE 120 k is possible.
I assumed that was the tourist surcharge with cartagena being more of a leisure destination for both domenstic and international travellers, but may have been just my perception. Anyone else who knows both destinations care to weigh in?
YippieKayay
10-12-20, 04:55
In my limited experience Cartagena is a bit higher than Medellin. 150 was a floor and 200 was what most seemed to be trying to get. In MDE 120 k is possible.
I assumed that was the tourist surcharge with cartagena being more of a leisure destination for both domenstic and international travellers, but may have been just my perception. Anyone else who knows both destinations care to weigh in?You're right. Medellin is a bit cheaper for a prepago. I used to pay 150 k that would include taxi. Sometimes up to 200 k but not more. The price differential between Medellin and Cartagena is that the brothels in Cartagena charge more. They're out in some street inside of Cartagena I never really went to much. A chica told me they frequently get sailors there that are stopping at the port.
Elvis 2008
10-12-20, 06:00
I hope to run into some of these same problems. In fact I expect to. Cartagea is one of 3 cities I'll visit November / December. Where do I find the queen? She's gorgeous. Congrats.Don,
I used seeking.com and talked to the women for months before and helped them out. There are still a lot of hotties on there as the Colombian economy, which is coming back, is still in the dumps.
My cup is overflowing now post covid after being somewhat bare before, and I have to focus on and wean down what I have.
The Queen is off the market, but I saw some women on the website in Cali who were as hot as her. I have read Cali is a shithole but it seems off the beaten path, and I really wish I could have seen what is there. I love the tight, athletic dark girls and Cali seems to have quite a few of that type.
Why are you giving bad advice like this? Exchange rate doesn't matter. It never mattered. For years from Medellin to Bogota to Cartagena the average prepago takes between 150 k to 200 k. The locals all pay 150 k. Outside of Colombia the average Colombian will want "cien dollares" or 100 US dollars. Inside of Colombia it's 150 k to 200 k. This price has been around for years. I was paying that much five years ago.
It's 150k to 200k "por un rato" which is for a bit of time. I usually pay twice that for all night. Exchange rate has nothing to do with it.Definitely not giving any chica a million COP. 150-250 tops. Thanks gentlemen!
Definitely not giving any chica a million COP. 150-250 tops. Thanks gentlemen!If fluent in Spanish (with a proper accent + attitude) and knowing your way around, you will find fine girls starting at 60 K (15 US).
Fine meaning jobless in their mid 20's. Keep in mine that you can rent a OK (unfurnished) apartment facing the water for 120 USD / month.
Run to the border, 4 USD (yes 20 K) will work wonders.
If fluent in Spanish (with a proper accent + attitude) and knowing your way around, you will find fine girls starting at 60 K (15 US).
Fine meaning jobless in their mid 20's. Keep in mine that you can rent a OK (unfurnished) apartment facing the water for 120 USD / month.
Run to the border, 4 USD (yes 20 K) will work wonders.Lunacy of a post. Local club rate in February was around 120 K plus you pay for a motel. 60 K rate was a street rat rate 10 years ago. No comment on my side on the lodgings as they vary a lot. Your Spanish has nothing to do with prevailing rates.
Why are you giving bad advice like this? Exchange rate doesn't matter. It never mattered. For years from Medellin to Bogota to Cartagena the average prepago takes between 150 k to 200 k. The locals all pay 150 k. Outside of Colombia the average Colombian will want "cien dollares" or 100 US dollars. Inside of Colombia it's 150 k to 200 k. This price has been around for years. I was paying that much five years ago.
It's 150k to 200k "por un rato" which is for a bit of time. I usually pay twice that for all night. Exchange rate has nothing to do with it.You have to be patient reading the post. I am not giving the advice to anyone, just post my experience. The gentleman asked for a 'solid rate' during New Years Eve. Can he he get a companionship at 150 K? Probably. Will it be the 'solid rate' during the holidays to my experience and taste? No, he wouldn't. This is a prime time, NYE, and for me the companionship will look something like the following: Educated beautiful white tall and slim paisa, dressed well, around 25 years old, maybe enhanced whom I can take out for a dinner or to a club, with whom I can talk and laugh, and who can make my holiday remarkable and whose photos won't embarrass me years later.
LatinaLover#1
10-13-20, 01:24
Don,
I used seeking.com and talked to the women for months before and helped them out. There are still a lot of hotties on there as the Colombian economy, which is coming back, is still in the dumps.
My cup is overflowing now post covid after being somewhat bare before, and I have to focus on and wean down what I have.
The Queen is off the market, but I saw some women on the website in Cali who were as hot as her. I have read Cali is a shithole but it seems off the beaten path, and I really wish I could have seen what is there. I love the tight, athletic dark girls and Cali seems to have quite a few of that type.Cali is ok, a little dangerous in the northern areas but I always stayed at the Radisson in the south, not far from Chipichape shopping ctr loads of big firm ass women. And although you need to be careful avenida sexta has tons of cheap pussy. Good luck.
Lunacy of a post. Local club rate in February was around 120 K plus you pay for a motel. 60 K rate was a street rat rate 10 years ago. No comment on my side on the lodgings as they vary a lot. Your Spanish has nothing to do with prevailing rates."Lunacy of a post".
You don't have to be disrespectful, unless you can' take the obvious that not all people must follow your lead.
It is your absolute right to enjoy your made-to-fit gringo's bars.
"No comment on my side".
Oh please Mister 2000 posts guide, tell me more.
"Spanish has nothing to do with prevailing rates" ?
Being fluent in a local language opens all doors.
When the meat is there, I can get an early morning quickie on a sandy beach from my sailboat at 20 k and. Often free. Maybe because I am fluent, with the right locale attitude?
With COVID + this Venezuelan invasion, prices are definitely 40,000 (even lower) to a maxi 90 K.
I was first a member on ISG in 2004, then in 2006, this account is from 2010, and the truth is that this Great Forum will never lose some of his nasty flavors. There is always to be a self-righteous the* on a power trip imposing to others his unequivocal truth.
Joey Smith
10-14-20, 00:22
Headed to Cartagena this weekend. Any of the old clubs open? La Dolce Vita, Space, Playboy, la Paraíso del Marino.
YippieKayay
10-14-20, 02:19
Headed to Cartagena this weekend. Any of the old clubs open? La Dolce Vita, Space, Playboy, la Paraso del Marino.La Dolce Vita and Space were the only ones open pre-COVID. I was there until a few days before the Colombian borders closed. No idea if they are back. I wouldn't count on it but let us know.
Have fun.
EDIT: Never heard of Playboy or Paraso del Marino... are those chica clubs or just regular clubs?
NeilGeorge
10-14-20, 02:24
La Dolce Vita and Space were the only ones open pre-COVID. I was there until a few days before the Colombian borders closed. No idea if they are back. I wouldn't count on it but let us know.
Have fun.
EDIT: Never heard of Playboy or Paraso del Marino... are those chica clubs or just regular clubs?Pleyboy. Its the club where Obama's secret service guys took their girls from. Its a little far from the city center. Not much of a club. I was there in the day time.
"Lunacy of a post".
You don't have to be disrespectful, unless you can' take the obvious that not all people must follow your lead.
It is your absolute right to enjoy your made-to-fit gringo's bars.
"No comment on my side".
Oh please Mister 2000 posts guide, tell me more.
"Spanish has nothing to do with prevailing rates" ?
Being fluent in a local language opens all doors.
When the meat is there, I can get an early morning quickie on a sandy beach from my sailboat at 20 k and. Often free. Maybe because I am fluent, with the right locale attitude?
With COVID + this Venezuelan invasion, prices are definitely 40,000 (even lower) to a maxi 90 K.
I was first a member on ISG in 2004, then in 2006, this account is from 2010, and the truth is that this Great Forum will never lose some of his nasty flavors. There is always to be a self-righteous the* on a power trip imposing to others his unequivocal truth.Please continue scraping the bottom or get freebies from fruit stand madres. After all, sex is the most democratic thing on Earth. You can get it for free or enjoy a company of eight young top models on your yacht. It's for you do decide what to do with your money. For now I can put you on ignore list or just wait how long will your trolling here survive, because your post resemble trolling or an attempt to engage in useless fights with board members.
Yes, if you are local it doesn't mean shit, the only thing that matters is your wallet, and this is how things work in Colombia as well.
La Dolce Vita and Space were the only ones open pre-COVID. I was there until a few days before the Colombian borders closed. No idea if they are back. I wouldn't count on it but let us know.
Have fun.
EDIT: Never heard of Playboy or Paraiso del Marino... are those chica clubs or just regular clubs?Paraiso del Marino was open; a tout has given me a card with a picture of two girls on it and an inscription 'Aqui el Placer Nunca Acaba', and I confirmed that it was open. I have never visited the club myself.
Paraiso del Marino Direccion: Calle 10 56 be-51 Barrio Nuevo Campestre Cartagena.
Example of a low rate, this year, during the day time, inside a brothel in other large city in Colombia, not in Cartagena: 40 K for 20 minutes, room included. The girl was great, AfroColombian, super cute with perky tits and young. However, her rules were no photos and covered BJ. I passed on her, regretted a bit later, but she didn't want to do what I expected, and the tips for photos offer was also refused. 30 minutes were 60 K and 1 hour - 80 K.
The brothel was 100% local in dodgy area, beers - 5 K for a domestic can, and locals expect sometimes 3. 5 K for a domestic beer.
EDIT: Never heard of PlayboyI think that is probably Pley Club which has a playboy bunny logo. The sticker with the logo was on some taxis there. It opens late, after 10 PM is my guess because it was not open when I went around 9 PM, and later that night it was open. It is on the expensive side. The area is deserted at that time, and almost impossible to get taxi on the street when leaving.
TheCarlAnthony
10-14-20, 22:30
Can anyone confirm what the nightlife is like now? I've gathered most bars and clubs close at midnight. That's to our advantage. Girls will be available all night and not in the streets. I bet the ones in the streets will be at the clock tower creating a busier clock tower experience. But what actual clubs reopened? In the car called city, where are all the working girls gathering to meet gringos besides the clock tower? Somewhere like Space Or Dulce Vita. Any boots on the ground insight?
Fruit stand madres. Yeah!
Please continue scraping the bottom or get freebies from fruit stand madres. After all, sex is the most democratic thing on Earth. You can get it for free or enjoy a company of eight young top models on your yacht. It's for you do decide what to do with your money. For now I can put you on ignore list or just wait how long will your trolling here survive, because your post resemble trolling or an attempt to engage in useless fights with board members.
Yes, if you are local it doesn't mean shit, the only thing that matters is your wallet, and this is how things work in Colombia as well.
El Bonny section of the beach in Bocagrande has been opened. The next to be opened is the section opposite the commercial centre Nao Fun & Shopping (October 17th), followed by beloved Hollywood Beach.
Gentlemen! Can any recommend a chica friendly place to stay? Thanks!
followed by beloved Hollywood Beach.There is no doubt that Tony and one-tooth Alex are waiting for some customers! :)
Gentlemen! Can any recommend a chica friendly place to stay? Thanks!Scroll down for Juan Ventura. He is still in business. His apartments are guest friendly, most are 2 bedroom (the last time I checked with him the rate was about $75 per night). The buildings in El Laguito are older but may have sea view. The rate is fair. Again, this is not an advice, just my experience.
There is no doubt that Tony and one-tooth Alex are waiting for some customers! :)I always said that Tony delivers if you know what exactly you need, know how to deal with him and stay your ground. Even more now if the scene may turn to be somehow depleted, he is a treasure of local numbers.
Example of a low rate, this year, during the day time, inside a brothel in other large city in Colombia, not in Cartagena: 40 K for 20 minutes, room included. The girl was great, AfroColombian, super cute with perky tits and young. However, her rules were no photos and covered BJ. I passed on her, regretted a bit later, but she didn't want to do what I expected, and the tips for photos offer was also refused. 30 minutes were 60 K and 1 hour - 80 K.
The brothel was 100% local in dodgy area, beers - 5 K for a domestic can, and locals expect sometimes 3. 5 K for a domestic beer.Let me get that right. First I posted those rates and you went ALL IN in insulting my post, assuring that 130 k was the 2020 minimum, and now you are at 40 k 60 k 80 k.
Do you need a shrink?
Lunacy of a post. Local club rate in February was around 120 K plus you pay for a motel. 60 K rate was a street rat rate 10 years ago. No comment on my side on the lodgings as they vary a lot. Your Spanish has nothing to do with prevailing rates.
Please continue scraping the bottom or get freebies from fruit stand madres. After all, sex is the most democratic thing on Earth. You can get it for free or enjoy a company of eight young top models on your yacht. It's for you do decide what to do with your money. For now I can put you on ignore list or just wait how long will your trolling here survive, because your post resemble trolling or an attempt to engage in useless fights with board members.
Yes, if you are local it doesn't mean shit, the only thing that matters is your wallet, and this is how things work in Colombia as well.Hahaha another one that can't take the heat.
But you did trash my post calling it "lunacy of a post".
"Please continue scraping the bottom".
Here again, adding more insults.
I am reading your last post: 40k 60k 80k, which is exactly what I posted but you contradicted it, assuring anyone that 120 k is 2020 standard.
"I can put you on ignore list. Because your post resemble trolling. Fights with board members".
? ? ?
Anyone disagreeing your righteousness is a troll? (I am not sorry for making you look bad.).
FYI I haven't posted anything in ISG for years.
La Isla Club, are you a member?
Bring on those fruit stand madres.....that's the funniest thing I've read in years. ..
Black Page
10-16-20, 18:53
Scroll down for Juan Ventura. He is still in business. His apartments are guest friendly, most are 2 bedroom (the last time I checked with him the rate was about $75 per night). The buildings in El Laguito are older but may have sea view. The rate is fair. Again, this is not an advice, just my experience.I am scared to write him to ask "how are you". God protect him!
I am scared to write him to ask "how are you". God protect him!I was in touch with him and Mery (another very nice lady) in February, everything was fine as it could be. Both their home towns were hit much harder by the malady.
GothamLife
10-17-20, 13:29
Why are you giving bad advice like this? Exchange rate doesn't matter. It never mattered. For years from Medellin to Bogota to Cartagena the average prepago takes between 150 k to 200 k. The locals all pay 150 k. Outside of Colombia the average Colombian will want "cien dollares" or 100 US dollars. Inside of Colombia it's 150 k to 200 k. This price has been around for years. I was paying that much five years ago.
It's 150k to 200k "por un rato" which is for a bit of time. I usually pay twice that for all night. Exchange rate has nothing to do with it.YippieKayay is speaking truth here. 150-200 K was the going rate when was I there in the Spring before Covid. And I don't speak a lick of Spanish. I suspect you can negotiate a lower rate now (although you're really quibbling over a few US dollars ultimately). Couldn't imagine the rates skyrocketing over the holidays.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Black Page
10-17-20, 20:40
I was in touch with him and Mery (another very nice lady) in February, everything was fine as it could be. Both their home towns were hit much harder by the malady.I was there in February in one of his places (I call it "my room"). That is why I prey nothing bad happened to him since then, besides the tragedy of his business dead so long (and just this can be enough to damage a family).
Mojo Bandit
10-17-20, 21:28
This February the lowest I got was 150 K and the highest 350 K, and no one asked more than 350 K, so I would say adjusted for the exchange rate it would be 400 K, - your solid rate. No idea for NYE, but an offer of 1 million COP for 2 hours shouldn't be rejected.I have to back up YippieKayay, 1 million COP even for TLN is crazy. Unless she is very very very special in so many ways LOL.
200 k is the starting rate for negotiating. Depending on circumstances this can be negotiated down in the right circumstances to say 150 k or up if the girl is willing to do special things like bareback oral or bareback intercourse or anal or GFE for example (some do this without negotiating but the circumstances. The time of night, her sense of desperation, etc are going to effect this) but regardless standard starting rate is 200 k. For short time and TLN can be 400 k, this has been the same for ten years that I know of. Especially if you are pulling out of the clubs like LDV or Space and the clock tower girls tend to migrate back and forth from there so they just start there also. The exchange rate has zero impact on this, I doubt the chicas know or care what the exchange rate is.
I have to back up YippieKayay, 1 million COP even for TLN is crazy. Unless she is very very very special in so many ways LOL.
200 k is the starting rate for negotiating. Depending on circumstances this can be negotiated down in the right circumstances to say 150 k or up if the girl is willing to do special things like bareback oral or bareback intercourse or anal or GFE for example (some do this without negotiating but the circumstances. The time of night, her sense of desperation, etc are going to effect this) but regardless standard starting rate is 200 k. For short time and TLN can be 400 k, this has been the same for ten years that I know of. Especially if you are pulling out of the clubs like LDV or Space and the clock tower girls tend to migrate back and forth from there so they just start there also. The exchange rate has zero impact on this, I doubt the chicas know or care what the exchange rate is.The question was not about prevailing rates at all. We were talking about the nearest New Years Eve. This is not a Christmas nights, but at the same time the period from Christmas until the Three Kings Day in early January it's always slow in Catholic countries like Colombia. The problem is to find a girl to your liking to celebrate. We are not looking for a bend over at the cemetery's gate. So if I drop you at the Clock Tower square at 10 pm on December 31,2020 and you have to know the SOLID rate (aka cash in your pocket) to celebrate with the gorgeous girl that you want to be with on this festive occasion, that will be my top rate, which I indicated, should not be refused by the girl, who in most cases prefers to stay with her family, and with whom likely you have to arrange ahead of time. Anyway, I am not arguing general rates, not policing anything anyone pays or willing to pay. You can get it for free and you can loose a kingdom on a girl.
150-350 is right. Except for fruit stand madres who are extra.
150-350 is right. Except for fruit stand madres who are extra.True. I've never regretted paying a higher price, and regretted a few times not paying it. Long time ago in a Pat Pong bar one beauty stood firmly for $120 and I walked away from her into the arms of a plump girl named Pai at a third of the beauty's rate. During the sex the plump girl got hungry and yakked about noodles through the night. That was a lesson learned. So going with the best girl in the club your eyes see no matter her rate may be the way to go; it doesn't guarantee anything, but at least you follow your will.
DramaFree11
10-18-20, 06:03
True. I've never regretted paying a higher price, and regretted a few times not paying it. Long time ago in a Pat Pong bar one beauty stood firmly for $120 and I walked away from her into the arms of a plump girl named Pai at a third of the beauty's rate. During the sex the plump girl got hungry and yakked about noodles through the night. That was a lesson learned. So going with the best girl in the club your eyes see no matter her rate may be the way to go; it doesn't guarantee anything, but at least you follow your will.Too funny, great post.
I have to back up YippieKayay, 1 million COP even for TLN is crazy. Unless she is very very very special in so many ways LOL.
200 k is the starting rate for negotiating. Depending on circumstances this can be negotiated down in the right circumstances to say 150 k or up if the girl is willing to do special things like bareback oral or bareback intercourse or anal or GFE for example (some do this without negotiating but the circumstances. The time of night, her sense of desperation, etc are going to effect this) but regardless standard starting rate is 200 k. For short time and TLN can be 400 k, this has been the same for ten years that I know of. Especially if you are pulling out of the clubs like LDV or Space and the clock tower girls tend to migrate back and forth from there so they just start there also. The exchange rate has zero impact on this, I doubt the chicas know or care what the exchange rate is.It appears nobody is understanding what Questner is saying. The poster asked about a solid rate, which Questner is assuming to mean a rate that will guarantee the poster won't be spending the night alone.
With no experience, possibly no Spanish, Q is saying the guy should not have to pay more than 400 k, but could get by as low as 150 k.
NYE being a special night, it might be harder to find a girl who meets your standards. Who knows what the rate will be? However, an offer of 1 million will get almost any girl to change her plans.
He's not saying to start your offer at 400 k or 1 million. He's saying those numbers will guarantee you get what you're looking for.
Mojo Bandit
10-19-20, 06:51
It appears nobody is understanding what Questner is saying. The poster asked about a solid rate, which Questner is assuming to mean a rate that will guarantee the poster won't be spending the night alone.
With no experience, possibly no Spanish, Q is saying the guy should not have to pay more than 400 k, but could get by as low as 150 k.
NYE being a special night, it might be harder to find a girl who meets your standards. Who knows what the rate will be? However, an offer of 1 million will get almost any girl to change her plans.
He's not saying to start your offer at 400 k or 1 million. He's saying those numbers will guarantee you get what you're looking for.Thanks for straightening that (and me) out. I certainly misunderstood the gist of the original post, could be I only read the quoted part of that post and did not read back far enough. My bad.
SlapShot10
10-19-20, 17:16
Seems to be plenty of ladies at the Clock Tower on the weekends, and I roughly counted maybe 30, mid-week.
The beaches are condensed, but I believe in the next week or so they will start to expand. You need a reservation, but I always just go towards the Hollywood guys' side (Tony's guys) and sneak in. You can search Reservas de la Playas Cartagena to find the link. There are two options, and the one that says Bonny or something is where you want to be. Everyone has a hand out, more so than usual.
A gringo on the beach had one of his two Hollywood Lizards approach my gal pal and offer her 1. 000.000 - not sure if that was TLN ST or what, but wow talk about splashing the pot.
My gal pal chatted with a cute 18-19 yo on Tinder and offered 200.000 to join us for the evening and she promptly agreed.
We've had my gal pal's 18 yo friend over a couple times. Price of a few beers on the beach, and dinner. Good times. She's very green, and now has signed up for SA. Great big, firm tits, brunette, braces.
A taxi pretty much anywhere should be 6. 000-8. 000, especially if you establish the price before you get in, or if you stand your ground.
It's not quite normal, but it's close enough to justify a trip if you're already in Colombia, or planning to hit Medellin / Bogota before or after.
NeilGeorge
10-19-20, 20:10
My gal pal chatted with a cute 18-19 yo on Tinder and offered 200.000 to join us for the evening and she promptly agreed.
We've had my gal pal's 18 yo friend over a couple times. They look like whoppers. Is that your girlfriend in the back? The other girl looks chubby but has huge tits!
Elvis 2008
10-19-20, 22:37
Seems to be plenty of ladies at the Clock Tower on the weekends, and I roughly counted maybe 30, mid-week.
The beaches are condensed, but I believe in the next week or so they will start to expand. You need a reservation, but I always just go towards the Hollywood guys' side (Tony's guys) and sneak in. You can search Reservas de la Playas Cartagena to find the link. There are two options, and the one that says Bonny or something is where you want to be. Everyone has a hand out, more so than usual.
A gringo on the beach had one of his two Hollywood Lizards approach my gal pal and offer her 1. 000.000 - not sure if that was TLN ST or what, but wow talk about splashing the pot.
My gal pal chatted with a cute 18-19 yo on Tinder and offered 200.000 to join us for the evening and she promptly agreed.
We've had my gal pal's 18 yo friend over a couple times. Price of a few beers on the beach, and dinner. Good times. She's very green, and now has signed up for SA. Great big, firm tits, brunette, braces.
A taxi pretty much anywhere should be 6. 000-8. 000, especially if you establish the price before you get in, or if you stand your ground.
It's not quite normal, but it's close enough to justify a trip if you're already in Colombia, or planning to hit Medellin / Bogota before or after.Great report! I like the woman on the left. She is way hot.
SlapShot10
10-20-20, 01:13
They look like whoppers. Is that your girlfriend in the back? The other girl looks chubby but has huge tits!
Great report! I like the woman on the left. She is way hot.Fuck, you have me rattled. I don't know WTF a whopper is, aside from a big burger. Yes, my GF is in the back / left. She looks chubby, but she's not. She's the 2nd hottest chick at Hollywood Beach. She's just shorter and my GF is skinny with big tits. The friend (insider info: Emma something on SA) would probably be a well-reviewed chica by most. Unfortunately, she lives with mom, and can't do TLN or a 10 pm dinner. It would need to be something like brunch & munch.
Love your FR enjoy buddy great choice.
Seems to be plenty of ladies at the Clock Tower on the weekends, and I roughly counted maybe 30, mid-week.
The beaches are condensed, but I believe in the next week or so they will start to expand. You need a reservation, but I always just go towards the Hollywood guys' side (Tony's guys) and sneak in. You can search Reservas de la Playas Cartagena to find the link. There are two options, and the one that says Bonny or something is where you want to be. Everyone has a hand out, more so than usual.
A gringo on the beach had one of his two Hollywood Lizards approach my gal pal and offer her 1. 000.000 - not sure if that was TLN ST or what, but wow talk about splashing the pot.
My gal pal chatted with a cute 18-19 yo on Tinder and offered 200.000 to join us for the evening and she promptly agreed.
We've had my gal pal's 18 yo friend over a couple times. Price of a few beers on the beach, and dinner. Good times. She's very green, and now has signed up for SA. Great big, firm tits, brunette, braces.
A taxi pretty much anywhere should be 6. 000-8. 000, especially if you establish the price before you get in, or if you stand your ground.
It's not quite normal, but it's close enough to justify a trip if you're already in Colombia, or planning to hit Medellin / Bogota before or after.
Tony is open at Playa Hollywood same variety as before. Also sad to report Gloria the fruit madre passed away from diabetes.
YippieKayay
10-27-20, 01:45
I'm not looking for building names and would prefer you don't post them in the forum. Two real estate agents I use told me flat out that the law makes it illegal for visitors now in the buildings (I rent in Bocagrande). One went as far as saying its the law for all hotels and apartments that they do not allow additional visitors. My chicas are telling me that their friends are servicing clients in the apartment buildings just fine.
I'm not looking for an argument or speculation. If you're there, have you brought back a VISITOR (not registered as a guest) to the building and registered them for a visit only?
Tony is open at Playa Hollywood same variety as before. Also sad to report Gloria the fruit madre passed away from diabetes.
Are you there? Because I just spoke to Tony and he told me the beach (Playa Hollywood) isn't open until this coming Friday.
AmorPorFavor
10-27-20, 04:42
I'm not looking for building names and would prefer you don't post them in the forum. Two real estate agents I use told me flat out that the law makes it illegal for visitors now in the buildings (I rent in Bocagrande). One went as far as saying its the law for all hotels and apartments that they do not allow additional visitors. My chicas are telling me that their friends are servicing clients in the apartment buildings just fine.
I'm not looking for an argument or speculation. If you're there, have you brought back a VISITOR (not registered as a guest) to the building and registered them for a visit only?.Can you give out contact info for your RE agents. Maybe a PM?
SlapShot10
10-28-20, 16:52
I'm not looking for building names and would prefer you don't post them in the forum. Two real estate agents I use told me flat out that the law makes it illegal for visitors now in the buildings (I rent in Bocagrande). One went as far as saying its the law for all hotels and apartments that they do not allow additional visitors. My chicas are telling me that their friends are servicing clients in the apartment buildings just fine.
I'm not looking for an argument or speculation. If you're there, have you brought back a VISITOR (not registered as a guest) to the building and registered them for a visit only?
Are you there? Because I just spoke to Tony and he told me the beach (Playa Hollywood) isn't open until this coming Friday.I was recently there, and can shed light on my personal experience. I rented via AirBnB. It was a large building in the walled city, behind Cafe del Mar. The owner made a point to say no unregistered visitors, or parties, because of COVID. It was a family type spot, no other gringo renters from what I could see. I registered 2 girls. One traveled with me, the other was her local friend. I wasn't with the girl the first time she came in. When we arrived, it was the show up in a taxi with luggage, have your temperature checked, confirm the rental reservation, grab the keys, and go. Every time, and there was many, that the girl walked in with us, there was no checking of anything; no questions. She often arrived solo to meet us, and again, no inspection. So, although I didn't attempt it, I would think bringing an unregistered girl back would have been ok. Now, again, this is not the typical gringo-rental type of place, so maybe it would normally be more strict, but has temporarily become less strict. If you know Tony, maybe you could ask him to have some one check with the porteria or front desk of buildings you are considering. Boots on the ground intel.
As far as Hollywood, HOLLYWOOD is not open. The section next to it is, and that is where they have condensed 3-4 of the normal sections into one large area that is patrolled heavily. The umbrella rental prices are up, and everyone is quick to let you know they haven't had work in 6 months. It's a funny way to think about it. Rather than being appreciative of your business, they try to guilt you into paying for the 4 other gringos that aren't there. It will be long days of saying no, even more so than usual, and plenty of masajista hands trying to suck you in with the free foot massage, or quick shoulder rub.
Anyhow, I always use Juan Carlos, Chino, & Yankee at Tony's spot. Tony is too loud for me, and begs too much. The others aren't afraid to ask for a beer or tip, but I feel we have a better understanding. You can PM me for contact info. They will take care of you with entry so you don't need to waste time with a reservation each day, or bullshit with the cops or umbrella guys.
Enjoy.
YippieKayay
10-28-20, 17:06
The umbrella rental prices are up, and everyone is quick to let you know they haven't had work in 6 months. It's a funny way to think about it. Rather than being appreciative of your business, they try to guilt you into paying for the 4 other gringos that aren't there. It will be long days of saying no, even more so than usual, and plenty of masajista hands trying to suck you in with the free foot massage, or quick shoulder rub.
Of course they are, hahaha. And I never deal directly with Tony. I refuse to.
Thanks for the info on the no visitors rule. Very informative.
I was recently there, and can shed light on my personal experience. I rented via AirBnB. It was a large building in the walled city, behind Cafe del Mar. The owner made a point to say no unregistered visitors, or parties, because of COVID. It was a family type spot, no other gringo renters from what I could see. I registered 2 girls. One traveled with me, the other was her local friend. I wasn't with the girl the first time she came in. When we arrived, it was the show up in a taxi with luggage, have your temperature checked, confirm the rental reservation, grab the keys, and go. Every time, and there was many, that the girl walked in with us, there was no checking of anything; no questions. She often arrived solo to meet us, and again, no inspection. So, although I didn't attempt it, I would think bringing an unregistered girl back would have been ok. Now, again, this is not the typical gringo-rental type of place, so maybe it would normally be more strict, but has temporarily become less strict. If you know Tony, maybe you could ask him to have some one check with the porteria or front desk of buildings you are considering. Boots on the ground intel.
As far as Hollywood, HOLLYWOOD is not open. The section next to it is, and that is where they have condensed 3-4 of the normal sections into one large area that is patrolled heavily. The umbrella rental prices are up, and everyone is quick to let you know they haven't had work in 6 months. It's a funny way to think about it. Rather than being appreciative of your business, they try to guilt you into paying for the 4 other gringos that aren't there. It will be long days of saying no, even more so than usual, and plenty of masajista hands trying to suck you in with the free foot massage, or quick shoulder rub.
Anyhow, I always use Juan Carlos, Chino, & Yankee at Tony's spot. Tony is too loud for me, and begs too much. The others aren't afraid to ask for a beer or tip, but I feel we have a better understanding. You can PM me for contact info. They will take care of you with entry so you don't need to waste time with a reservation each day, or bullshit with the cops or umbrella guys.
Enjoy.So am I correct in understanding that Yankee works with Tony and Juan Carlo and Chino have their own bars?
SlapShot10
10-29-20, 17:04
So am I correct in understanding that Yankee works with Tony and Juan Carlo and Chino have their own bars?Juan Carlos, Chino, & Yankee all work under Tony at Hollywood, which is now shifted one section north of their normal spot. You should be able to ask any of the touts for Chino or Yankee. Tell them Blanquito sent you.
Be aware, it's tough times for all, and you need to know the costs of everything. If not, they'll show up with some bill at 430 p that you think is overpriced, and there you are on the beach haggling for no reason. Juan Carlos was messaging me yesterday asking for $20 to buy his family dinner for his birthday. I had just sent him 150.000 COP to settle an outstanding beach tab of maybe 100.000-120.000.
They can also set you up with a boat to the islands, which I highly-recommend. They'll load up a cooler with whatever you want, meet you at the dock, and accompany you for the day. Depending on your level of Spanish, it might be wise to have some one with you for all the haggling, ordering lunch in Cholon, communicating with the boat captain, etc. With the current exchange rate, and all-day trip is less than $400 USD for the private boat, gas, all the beer / etc you can drink, and lunch (I always buy lunch for the crew).
Anyone interested can PM me for contact info. I don't know if they're any better or cheaper than the other touts, but they're good guys and attentive.
AHighlander
10-29-20, 17:53
Juan Carlos, Chino, & Yankee all work under Tony at Hollywood, which is now shifted one section north of their normal spot. You should be able to ask any of the touts for Chino or Yankee. Tell them Blanquito sent you.
Be aware, it's tough times for all, and you need to know the costs of everything. If not, they'll show up with some bill at 430 p that you think is overpriced, and there you are on the beach haggling for no reason. Juan Carlos was messaging me yesterday asking for $20 to buy his family dinner for his birthday. I had just sent him 150.000 COP to settle an outstanding beach tab of maybe 100.000-120.000.
They can also set you up with a boat to the islands, which I highly-recommend. They'll load up a cooler with whatever you want, meet you at the dock, and accompany you for the day. Depending on your level of Spanish, it might be wise to have some one with you for all the haggling, ordering lunch in Cholon, communicating with the boat captain, etc. With the current exchange rate, and all-day trip is less than $400 USD for the private boat, gas, all the beer / etc you can drink, and lunch (I always buy lunch for the crew).
Anyone interested can PM me for contact info. I don't know if they're any better or cheaper than the other touts, but they're good guys and attentive.Great info, thanks for that.
I've heard things are still pretty locked down in Colombia but it should be opening up by start of December. Have you checked out the Clock Tower at all? Interested if it's back in action properly now.
NeilGeorge
10-29-20, 21:47
Juan Carlos, Chino, & Yankee all work under Tony at Hollywood, which is now shifted one section north of their normal spot. You should be able to ask any of the touts for Chino or Yankee. Tell them Blanquito sent you.
They can also set you up with a boat to the islands, which I highly-recommend. They'll load up a cooler with whatever you want, meet you at the dock, and accompany you for the day. Depending on your level of Spanish, it might be wise to have some one with you for all the haggling, ordering lunch in Cholon, communicating with the boat captain, etc. With the current exchange rate, and all-day trip is less than $400 USD for the private boat, gas, all the beer / etc you can drink, and lunch (I always buy lunch for the crew).Beware of the trips to the islands, especially Baru. Once you get there they serve you fish. And no prices. When you try to pay you are paying New York City prices for cheap fish they caught themselves. And the girl you took with you will bargain on behalf of the Colombians, not you. I will never go again to these islands. The people have ruined the island trips.
YippieKayay
10-30-20, 01:48
Beware of the trips to the islands, especially Baru. Once you get there they serve you fish. And no prices. When you try to pay you are paying New York City prices for cheap fish they caught themselves. And the girl you took with you will bargain on behalf of the Colombians, not you. I will never go again to these islands. The people have ruined the island trips.It's actually the price of things at tourist traps like Cholon. You can end up spending 1-2 million on food and drinks and just not know it. There's no escaping it because that's what they charge. I went to Cholon both times I took 2 million pesos with me. The first time I done fucked up and ordered drinks. The second time I agreed to the exact price for a plate of seafood, rice and salad for myself, my two chicas, and the two crew members. That's five plates. It was around 800 k. Say yeah, at pre-COVID prices you're paying 50 USD per person. We brought our own alcohol and there isn't a damn thing the touts there can do if you drink it on your vessel.
Gruta Azul was a lot nicer but I don't think there's a restaurant there. It's a lagoon with a few vendors. You can get ceviche from a vendor there but watch the indigestion. It's more of a stop on the way to Cholon.
I never went to Playa Blanca by boat (Isla Baru). I did go to Playa Linda which is off the side of Isla Tierra Del Bomba (if my memory serves me right). There's practically no cell phone service and very few people there. It's SUPER quite. Just me and my chica, and its reachable by speed boat. Three touts hopped into the boat with us. 40 k each (80 k total) for transport to and from. I ended up paying 500 k for some fifteen beers and two large sierra fish that was grilled for us fresh. I bought the touts a beer each and the bastards added two beers each for themselves on top of that. Still at 500 k that's not bad (a little over a hundred bucks). The touts were grinning as if they'd ripped me off but I felt the price was fair given a full day at a secluded beach, fresh fish, and all the beer I could ever drink.
You can get to Punta Arenas by speedboat as well. The prices are always higher off the mainland. If I remember correctly its 5 k pesos for a beer in a Bocagrande beach, or there abouts. It's 8 k on Punta Arenas. If you make nice with a trustworthy tout he will tell you the prices everywhere or what to expect. Usually when you ask them for prices they try to change the subject.
SlapShot10
10-30-20, 17:59
Great info, thanks for that.
I've heard things are still pretty locked down in Colombia but it should be opening up by start of December. Have you checked out the Clock Tower at all? Interested if it's back in action properly now.Clock Tower wasn't a ghost town, that's for sure. On the weekends, it appeared to be bumping, all things considered. Even on a Wednesday, there were plenty of options.
Beware of the trips to the islands, especially Baru. Once you get there they serve you fish. And no prices. When you try to pay you are paying New York City prices for cheap fish they caught themselves. And the girl you took with you will bargain on behalf of the Colombians, not you. I will never go again to these islands. The people have ruined the island trips.As always, ask questions and understand what to expect. You should discuss all of this, prior to ordering anything, anywhere. It's the same on the beach, it's the same for the carriage rides, etc etc etc. I always tell the touts that roll with me that I'll buy them lunch, but there's no fucking way I'm paying the sticker price. I'll pay that for the girl (s), but not them. I also don't eat some fuckin plate of lagoon trout and rice. I'll wait to get back on land. I tell the girls they're not getting the coconut drink, they can have 20 of whatever I brought them, instead.
YippieKayay
10-30-20, 18:43
I also don't eat some fuckin plate of lagoon trout and rice.It was actually lobster, shrimp, fish and salad.
SlapShot10
10-30-20, 19:14
It was actually lobster, shrimp, fish and salad.Haha I didn't mean whatever you ate. I was just riffing. I don't eat fish in a nice restaurant, let alone something that looks like it accidentally jumped on a kayak and got whacked. It actually is a unique experience for those that want to try. There's just no way you could convince me to order a gringo-priced canoe-fish.
I'm going to wait till next year.
It's difficult enough to avoid the hustlers in normal times, but with everybody stressed out and taking it out on the few gringos that are there. I just don't think I'm going to find that and enjoyable experience. I can' do without the pussy for now
LeyenLouvain
11-02-20, 21:07
It's clear from this thread that Cartagena is getting towards Cancun prices but in terms of safety is there anything to worry about? I mean in comparison to Bogota and Medellin where you have to watch out for motos / guns / knives. Thank you.
First trip to Medellin for early November, Spirit cancelled flights, So I book for Guadalajara. Guadalajara just imposes new curfew. I do a last second change to CDMX, which I have been to and was not impressed compared to previous mongering trips, but whatever fuck it I ll make the best of it. Now I hear about this new curfew of 10 pm On weekends in Medellin for my late November trip. No way in hell I am dealing with a 10 pm Curfew. I personally rage till 6 am On weekends. So my question is, Cartegena or Bogota? Which is the better mongering destination. I have 5 days to get it in. I am more a night owl than a day game guy. I love a good in-person selection as well. I am not big on calling escorts. Medellin in Parque Lleras was heaven on earth for me. I also like the cooler weather of Bogota. Which city is cheaper and has more in person selection of women. For anyone with boots on the ground, is there talk of a curfew being imposed in either of these cities? Anyone have any other suggestions for a mongering destination for late November? I thought about Brazil, but its just such a long flight, plus I am not learning portuguese on top of Spanish. Please my brothas, help a bro out.
YippieKayay
11-02-20, 22:34
It's clear from this thread that Cartagena is getting towards Cancun prices but in terms of safety is there anything to worry about? I mean in comparison to Bogota and Medellin where you have to watch out for motos / guns / knives. Thank you.I just got back from Cancun and I can compare the two, at least to pre-COVID Cartagena. In Cartagena everything is in the local currency and not US dollars unless you like to be taken advantage of. It was, at least before COVID, full of Venezuelans who would bang you for as little as 150 k or (30 USD in todays exchange rate). Don't pay attention to recent chatter about paying a million pesos for a chica. I've never paid that nor has anyone with any sense. You can get hot chicas for as little as 200 k to 300 k. Exchange rate doesn't impact the price and never has.
I thought about Brazil, but its just such a long flight, plus I am not learning portuguese on top of Spanish. Please my brothas, help a bro out.
I booked to Brazil and will be leaving in a few weeks. I will hit Colombia next year either pre-vaccine or post-vaccine depending on how things go there.
1st time to Cartagena. Is there a place to pick up freelancers other than around the Clock Tower or entrance to the old walled city?
The Tall Man
11-08-20, 21:10
1st time to Cartagena. Is there a place to pick up freelancers other than around the Clock Tower or entrance to the old walled city?Maybe there is but the question is just why go somewhere else, the clock tower is where it's at, like a cattle ranch all contained in that one area with the hoes of every variety and nationality.
The Tall Man.
Go to Hollywood Beach and ask for Tony. He's going to charge you to sit under an umbrella but you'll find some nice things around there. I think they may have relocated over one beach but you won't have any trouble finding him.... It's pretty much the last beach away from the old city in Boca grande
1st time to Cartagena. Is there a place to pick up freelancers other than around the Clock Tower or entrance to the old walled city?
YippieKayay
11-09-20, 02:38
1st time to Cartagena. Is there a place to pick up freelancers other than around the Clock Tower or entrance to the old walled city?Go to the last beach south in Bocagrande. Ignore Tony. Talk to one of the other touts. Ask for the price of everything that is offered. Don't touch anything you are not going to pay for. When they show you photos of girls and offer to invite them over make sure they understand you are not buying the girls cocktails (they cost much more) only beer. If you like a chica discuss the price and understand she has to kickback to the tout. You shouldn't have to pay more than 200 k for a fuck back at your place. Since its your first time they will likely ask for stupid amounts of money.
Have fun. Not a good time to go but maybe you will make it work.
Maybe there is but the question is just why go somewhere else, the clock tower is where it's at, like a cattle ranch all contained in that one area with the hoes of every variety and nationality.
The Tall Man.Totally agree. Clock tower is like shooting fish in a barrel. Several nationalities, every body type, skin tone, etc. Plenty places to drink and eat around. I understand the beach just to chill but clock tower is hard to beat for choice.
My loooooong SE Asia holiday is coming to an end, and it looks like Thailand is not going to be the place to be anymore. My dreams of being able to live in Siem Reap and Visa Exempt holidays and weekends in Bangkok are just not in the future I reckon. Plus, for family reasons, I need to spend more time in the states and be closer.
So I am reviewing places for my winters.
While mongering is not my priority any more (25 trips to Thailand and living there for the past several "winters" have cured me) the things I look for are nice pussy, sun, beaches, history, inexpensive to live and weed. Cartagena keeps pressing the buttons. Is it 420 friendly BTW?
So anyone want to clue me on on places to live, the culture on the ground, tips and tricks. ID like to keep my housing cost under $500 a month if possible. I speak almost passable NY Puerto Rican Spanish and can pick it up quickly.
Thanks.
Go to the last beach south in Bocagrande. Ignore Tony. Talk to one of the other touts. Ask for the price of everything that is offered. Don't touch anything you are not going to pay for. When they show you photos of girls and offer to invite them over make sure they understand you are not buying the girls cocktails (they cost much more) only beer. If you like a chica discuss the price and understand she has to kickback to the tout. You shouldn't have to pay more than 200 k for a fuck back at your place. Since its your first time they will likely ask for stupid amounts of money.
Have fun. Not a good time to go but maybe you will make it work.Also when the touts brings your tab it will be massively inflated. Just stick to your guns and tell them you has X beers at 5 mil pesos or whatever. I still tip them a little even when they try to fuck me every time.
Mojo Bandit
11-10-20, 05:44
My loooooong SE Asia holiday is coming to an end, and it looks like Thailand is not going to be the place to be anymore. My dreams of being able to live in Siem Reap and Visa Exempt holidays and weekends in Bangkok are just not in the future I reckon. Plus, for family reasons, I need to spend more time in the states and be closer.
So I am reviewing places for my winters.
While mongering is not my priority any more (25 trips to Thailand and living there for the past several "winters" have cured me) the things I look for are nice pussy, sun, beaches, history, inexpensive to live and weed. Cartagena keeps pressing the buttons. Is it 420 friendly BTW?
So anyone want to clue me on on places to live, the culture on the ground, tips and tricks. ID like to keep my housing cost under $500 a month if possible. I speak almost passable NY Puerto Rican Spanish and can pick it up quickly.
Thanks.You probably have a snowballs chance in hell of keeping your housing below 500 USD a month in Cartagena. If you were looking at living down there all year and if you did not mind researching areas out and away from the tourist areas that might be safer. They do exist I just do not know them. Then maybe you could get down somewhere in that neighborhood of 500 USD a month. If you are only wintering there and not looking at 12 month lease (which is tricky to get for us gringos) then you are going to pay vacation rental prices. I am not going to tell you that I think it is impossible but finding rental in Colombia that are not vacation rentals priced for gringos requires literal foot work on the ground, walking neighborhoods and looking at signs hanging from windows etc, Colombia is not well organized real estate wise, for example one apartment may have several agents trying to rent it out, but its better to rent straight form the owner when possible, but again those people are looking to rent something on a 12 month lease.
As far 420 friendly - it is popular among the chicas but I do not think I would call the place 420 friendly. If you do carry weed while you are there do not carry much. I copied this from a website.
If you a caught with over 20 grams (0.7 ounces) of marijuana OR are found selling marijuana, the police can arrest and can prosecute. In Colombia, the maximum penalty for drug trafficking is 30 years. This is higher than the maximum penalty for rape.
I have personally been stopped at a police check point between the old city of Cartagena and Bocagrande while riding in cab with a chica and told to get out of the car and then searched, so I would not risk it. Most of the chicas I have messed with on a regular basis in Cartagena brought it over when they would visit and that's fine but I would never have any in my possession
You probably have a snowballs chance in hell of keeping your housing below 500 USD a month in Cartagena. If you were looking at living down there all year and if you did not mind researching areas out and away from the tourist areas that might be safer. They do exist I just do not know them. Then maybe you could get down somewhere in that neighborhood of 500 USD a month. If you are only wintering there and not looking at 12 month lease (which is tricky to get for us gringos) then you are going to pay vacation rental prices. I am not going to tell you that I think it is impossible but finding rental in Colombia that are not vacation rentals priced for gringos requires literal foot work on the ground, walking neighborhoods and looking at signs hanging from windows etc, Colombia is not well organized real estate wise, for example one apartment may have several agents trying to rent it out, but its better to rent straight form the owner when possible, but again those people are looking to rent something on a 12 month lease.LOL Basically sounds like renting apartments in BKK and Siem Reap. Footwork. Got any reasonably priced hotels in the city touse as a base?
LOL Basically sounds like renting apartments in BKK and Siem Reap. Footwork. Got any reasonably priced hotels in the city touse as a base?The properties in the tourist area can be considered as beach front properties. They are expensive by Colombia standard even for yearly rental. If you are not looking for beach front places, why not consider Medellin?
Mojo Bandit
11-10-20, 14:18
LOL Basically sounds like renting apartments in BKK and Siem Reap. Footwork. Got any reasonably priced hotels in the city touse as a base?There are threads that cover that one is titled Cartagena Hotels and Rental Apartments and one for Medellin also.
I am a 10 year vet of the DR and love it. However flight to CART are very low now and I am curious. I have posted for years on DR forum but know nothing about CART. I have read many of the post here but would appreciate some help for a first time guy I like airbnbs by but not sure what area is best. Thanks in advance for help.
Cartagena after the rainy day.
John Clayton
11-16-20, 01:13
Cartagena after the rainy day.Whoa! I guess.
YippieKayay
11-16-20, 01:42
Whoa! I guess.Happens every year, multiple times during rainy season. They don't have proper storm sewers. I saw a few in Bocagrande but for the most part its rain on concrete. I remember a taxi ride into Medellin and the taxi driver commented, "can you imagine if we didn't have a storm sewer system like Cartagena?" That valley would turn into a lake.
Black Page
11-16-20, 11:01
Happens every year, multiple times during rainy season. They don't have proper storm sewers.To be fair, the volume of water falling in 30 minutes of storm rain in Cartagena cannot be compared with the rain in Medellin or any other place where most of us are used to live. This is tropical weather. It is true that I have never seen such flooding not only in Singapore, which is organization perfection, but even in the chaotic Batam, where wheater is nearly the same.
Mojo Bandit
11-16-20, 20:45
Happens every year, multiple times during rainy season. They don't have proper storm sewers. I saw a few in Bocagrande but for the most part its rain on concrete. I remember a taxi ride into Medellin and the taxi driver commented, "can you imagine if we didn't have a storm sewer system like Cartagena?" That valley would turn into a lake.
To be fair, the volume of water falling in 30 minutes of storm rain in Cartagena cannot be compared with the rain in Medellin or any other place where most of us are used to live. This is tropical weather. It is true that I have never seen such flooding not only in Singapore, which is organization perfection, but even in the chaotic Batam, where wheater is nearly the same.I agree with both YippieKayay and Black Page. It seems like in Cartagena the rain comes down all at once and their drainage system is horrible / nonexistent. I even read that the reason the beach is so dark looking is because of the soil getting washed into the sand when it rains. I always stay in El Laguito and in one area of the street just up from the building I stay the water comes up over the sidewalks to where you have wade no matter what and you better get out of the way if one of those crazy taxi drives comes down the road too fast or you will get drenched. As for this recent rainfall in Cartagena I read that it is the result of Hurricane Iota passing just north of Cartagena.
Some friends and I are thinking of heading back to Cartagena in Feb. Our usual routine was to work the beach, Clock Tower and Dulce Vida. Any improvement on those venues or the general scene in Cartagena? Thanks for any responses.
To be fair, the volume of water falling in 30 minutes of storm rain in Cartagena cannot be compared with the rain in Medellin or any other place where most of us are used to live. This is tropical weather. It is true that I have never seen such flooding not only in Singapore, which is organization perfection, but even in the chaotic Batam, where wheater is nearly the same.You ought to see Bangkok, Phnom Phen and Siem Reap if you want to see floods. Now I'm thinking of flooded Cartagena. What do they say about insanity?
You ought to see Bangkok, Phnom Phen and Siem Reap if you want to see floods. Now I'm thinking of flooded Cartagena. What do they say about insanity?It's not a big deal it's a huge party unfortunately some of the businesses get water squashed into them and for the most part it's just fun as usual.
I am a 10 year vet of the DR and love it. However flight to CART are very low now and I am curious. I have posted for years on DR forum but know nothing about CART. I have read many of the post here but would appreciate some help for a first time guy I like airbnbs by but not sure what area is best. Thanks in advance for help.Can anyone share info on the mongering scene in Cart for some newcomers such as airbnb locations, chica spots, etc.
You ought to see Bangkok, Phnom Phen and Siem Reap if you want to see floods. Now I'm thinking of flooded Cartagena. What do they say about insanity?One night it started to rain while I as walking back to El Laguito from Clock Tower. By mid way, the streets were completely flooded.
Can anyone share info on the mongering scene in Cart for some newcomers such as airbnb locations, chica spots, etc.I guess you've got a problem reading. ?
This form is full of information but if you're too lazy to actually read anything why should anyone bother.
MongerHunger
11-19-20, 23:01
Can anyone share info on the mongering scene in Cart for some newcomers such as airbnb locations, chica spots, etc.You should RTFF!
Can anyone share info on the mongering scene in Cart for some newcomers such as airbnb locations, chica spots, etc.Since these cats are being jerks, I'll help you out my friend. Anyone trying to get laid is a friend of mines. There is a beach scene during the day in Bocagrande. Its called Hollywood Beach. You have to walk close to the water to see the talent. Pay as you go because the guys will pad your bill. There the main square in the Old City that happens at night. Space and Dulce Vida are to main night clubs, with Isis right across the street from Dulce Vida. All the cab drivers will try to get you to go to a couple of the strip clubs. We went once to one called Playclub. Didn't like it but you may. As for Airbnb, forget Morros City and just ask the owners if they allow visitors. I was just told that right now, many of the Airbnbs are not allowing visitors to the buildings because of covid. Hope this helps. If you read back to before March, you will get some good intel from here.
Mojo Bandit
11-20-20, 00:52
Can anyone share info on the mongering scene in Cart for some newcomers such as airbnb locations, chica spots, etc. To repeat what other people have said but more specifics, you need to read the Forum to get your information but since the Coronavirus interrupted the whole world there are barely any usable post since February or March of this year. So you need to go back to about March of 2019 and read up to about March of 2020 to catch up. It seems like a lot of reading but when you start to learn to recognize posts that have information compared to back and forth type posts then it will start to go faster. Since the current situation is not perfectly back to normal you just need to read the last few weeks to catch up.
Since these cats are being jerks, I'll help you out my friend. Anyone trying to get laid is a friend of mines. There is a beach scene during the day in Bocagrande. Its called Hollywood Beach. You have to walk close to the water to see the talent. Pay as you go because the guys will pad your bill. There the main square in the Old City that happens at night. Space and Dulce Vida are to main night clubs, with Isis right across the street from Dulce Vida. All the cab drivers will try to get you to go to a couple of the strip clubs. We went once to one called Playclub. Didn't like it but you may. As for Airbnb, forget Morros City and just ask the owners if they allow visitors. I was just told that right now, many of the Airbnbs are not allowing visitors to the buildings because of covid. Hope this helps. If you read back to before March, you will get some good intel from here.To the dude asking a simple question for info Imp not there yet, but have been vigorously researching. You always get the RTFF from folks, which to me is shorthand for either rudeness, laziness or total lack of knowledge. Its rare that we see the infamous RTFF on the Thai forums, people enjoy sharing over there.
My research, including the proverbial RThisFF, leads me to tell you that the above info is correct.
Living wise depends on your budget and your desires. If you are a beach bum, the Boacgrande seems to be the place to be. I think my intital trip will be for two months, so Ill get a discount somewhere. I'm looking at Bocangrande and the Old City for places. I wouldn't bother reserving a place anywhere in the world right now, things will change as the vaccinations start. I'm sort of in limbo right now too so its just a waiting game until after the holidays.
Mojo Bandit
11-20-20, 15:41
Can anyone share info on the mongering scene in Cart for some newcomers such as airbnb locations, chica spots, etc.
Since these cats are being jerks, I'll help you out my friend. Anyone trying to get laid is a friend of mines. There is a beach scene during the day in Bocagrande. Its called Hollywood Beach. You have to walk close to the water to see the talent. Pay as you go because the guys will pad your bill. There the main square in the Old City that happens at night. Space and Dulce Vida are to main night clubs, with Isis right across the street from Dulce Vida. All the cab drivers will try to get you to go to a couple of the strip clubs. We went once to one called Playclub. Didn't like it but you may. As for Airbnb, forget Morros City and just ask the owners if they allow visitors. I was just told that right now, many of the Airbnbs are not allowing visitors to the buildings because of covid. Hope this helps. If you read back to before March, you will get some good intel from here.
To the dude asking a simple question for info Imp not there yet, but have been vigorously researching. You always get the RTFF from folks, which to me is shorthand for either rudeness, laziness or total lack of knowledge. Its rare that we see the infamous RTFF on the Thai forums, people enjoy sharing over there.
My research, including the proverbial RThisFF, leads me to tell you that the above info is correct.
Living wise depends on your budget and your desires. If you are a beach bum, the Boacgrande seems to be the place to be. I think my intital trip will be for two months, so Ill get a discount somewhere. I'm looking at Bocangrande and the Old City for places. I wouldn't bother reserving a place anywhere in the world right now, things will change as the vaccinations start. I'm sort of in limbo right now too so its just a waiting game until after the holidays.No one is being rude for the sake of being rude and some who have responded about reading the forum are actually more helpful than the hundred other people who just altogether ignore posters who just throw out a general question. The point is that the forum is set up in such a way that people go to these places (Cartagena for example) and have their experiences and then they make a report in the "Cartagena Reports" thread of the Forum. Then others can learn by reading these "reports". It is how it is set up. So no one wants to just keep making their reports over and over so each person that pops up can catch up, nor does anyone want to repeat other peoples reports over and over. That is why RTFF is listed on the front page of the forum. That being said you also have to realize that like I said earlier , with the Coronavirus situation , there are not any recent reports and Cartagena is slow on reports compared to Medellin because A) way more mongers go to Medellin and B) Medellin is a much bigger city with way more scenes to find pay for play pussy of all categories.
In one sense GameTime is correct, Clock Tower Square (Plaza de Los Coches) After around 10pm, the clubs are Dolce Vida, Space and make sure before you book an airbnb that you are allowed to have visitors is all You Need To Know, but its not All There Is To Know.
That being said its also obvious that so many people do not pay attention to the whole forum. They miss out. If you back out of the Cartagena thread and look through the lists of threads in the Colombia section you will see things like "Reports of Distinction" "Cartagena Hotels and Rental Apartments" and "Cartagena Lists". "Cartagena Lists" is extremely helpful if you read the right posts, If you examine the whole Colombia forum there are some absolute heroes on this board. "Cartagena Lists" is where you will find one such hero's post who's moniker is WorldTravel69 not only did WorldTravel69 put together a list but also a custom made Google Map to show people exactly how to get to places and such ( You'll need to go back to 04-11-17 post 491). The amount of info in there is staggering and no way anyone can just pop back to you with short answers and cover everything. So when guys tell you to read the forum they are saying "its all here and read the whole forum, not just this thread or a few posts. There is a lot alot of info but you need to explore. Then you also need to get a membership because some info needs to be shared through private messages.
To the dude asking a simple question for info Imp not there yet, but have been vigorously researching. You always get the RTFF from folks, which to me is shorthand for either rudeness, laziness or total lack of knowledge. Its rare that we see the infamous RTFF on the Thai forums, people enjoy sharing over there.That's one way to look at it. Although Mojo Bandit already did an excellent job of explaining it, I'll give my take.
"Hi! Tell me everything I need to know to have a great time in Thailand."
Every active board gets some post like that from time to time. Where do you start? You know nothing about me. You don't know what I consider to be a great time. Maybe a BJ bar in the morning and a Soapie in the early evening is just right for me. Maybe I'm a Soi Cowboy kind of guy. Maybe I should be looking at Phuket. We have had guys in the Medellin thread ask if the beach is within walking distance.
I've helped a lot of people in the Colombia forum (and pissed some off) and for me the best response to a generic post from a new member is "Read the Forum." I don't often use RTFF because I prefer to be polite when I'm not actively pissing someone off.
Give me something to work with. Do you understand that most people won't speak English? Do you understand that you can't pay for everything with Dollars? Have you ever mongered before? Have you ever traveled internationally before?
I will bend over backwards and give the shirt off my back to help some guy out (sorry about the sweat), but you've got to be willing to do something on your own. Otherwise, everything I've done is worthless.
Cartagena might not be for you. Someone can give you all the information they think you need to know, but it turns out you wanted a place with a climate like Medellin.
RTFF does one more thing. Every forum has a few guys who don't always give the best advice. Unless you read the forum you don't know the good guys from the bad guys. The first guy I met in Medellin probably should have been told RTFF. Instead a couple of guys told him he needed to stay in El Centro. I suggested he should spend a few days at the Mansion, get a feel for the place then decide whether or not El Centro was right for him.
If I remember right he lost several days worth of the room in El Centro, which he'd prepaid, because he only spent one night there. First thing in the morning he was lucky enough to get a room at the Mansion and he spent the rest of his trip there, loving every minute.
RTFF. It helps you decide if you're going to the right city or the right country.
RTFF. It helps identify who can best help you.
RTFF. It fills in the small gaps in your knowledge.
RTFF. It shows you're taking responsibility for the success of your trip.
RTFF. It shows you respect the efforts of everyone who has contributed.
Mojo Bandit
11-21-20, 04:11
Can anyone share info on the mongering scene in Cart for some newcomers such as airbnb locations, chica spots, etc.
Since these cats are being jerks, I'll help you out my friend. Anyone trying to get laid is a friend of mines. There is a beach scene during the day in Bocagrande. Its called Hollywood Beach. You have to walk close to the water to see the talent. Pay as you go because the guys will pad your bill. There the main square in the Old City that happens at night. Space and Dulce Vida are to main night clubs, with Isis right across the street from Dulce Vida. All the cab drivers will try to get you to go to a couple of the strip clubs. We went once to one called Playclub. Didn't like it but you may. As for Airbnb, forget Morros City and just ask the owners if they allow visitors. I was just told that right now, many of the Airbnbs are not allowing visitors to the buildings because of covid. Hope this helps. If you read back to before March, you will get some good intel from here.
To the dude asking a simple question for info Imp not there yet, but have been vigorously researching. You always get the RTFF from folks, which to me is shorthand for either rudeness, laziness or total lack of knowledge. Its rare that we see the infamous RTFF on the Thai forums, people enjoy sharing over there.
My research, including the proverbial RThisFF, leads me to tell you that the above info is correct.
Living wise depends on your budget and your desires. If you are a beach bum, the Boacgrande seems to be the place to be. I think my intital trip will be for two months, so Ill get a discount somewhere. I'm looking at Bocangrande and the Old City for places. I wouldn't bother reserving a place anywhere in the world right now, things will change as the vaccinations start. I'm sort of in limbo right now too so its just a waiting game until after the holidays.One more observation / suggestion concerning my last post. Should someone actually go to Cartagena and start actually exploring things related to the Cartagena List and the Cartagena Map, you should know that it's not as up to date as it could be though much of it does not change. Also you should know that Cartagena has sketchy areas and some of the places on the Cartagena Map are in not so "nice" an area so depending on your own comfort level and experience, you may want to stick to the touristy and safer areas.
The areas generally considered safe are these barrios / neighborhoods: inside the walled city, some times called to Old City, are two neighborhoods Centro and San Diego, Centro makes up the southwest area of the walled city and is where the "clock tower", Dolce Vida, and Space are. The other neighborhood inside the walled city in the northeast part is San Diego. Just to the south of San Diego outside the wall is a very small area called Matuna, which is shaped like a triangle and only like a building/block wide at its southwest end and two or three blocks wide on the northeast side. Going farther south on the other side of Matuna is a neighborhood called Getsemani which when I started going to Cartagena over a decade ago was so sketchy I would not venture there at night, but just last year Forbes magazine called Getsemani one of the ten coolest neighborhoods in the world. I included an image of the Old City
South of the Old City connected to the land by an isthmus leading to what on the map looks like a peninsula with another peninsula sticking off of it are actually three neighborhoods that make up the extreme southwest of Cartagena , The largest is Bocagrande and it has the most beachfront and a number of high rise buildings housing hotels and airbnbs to rent and that look out over the ocean. To the far southwest of this peninsula with a peninsula sticking off it wrapped around a the southwest side of a little lake is the small area called El Laguito which is home to more than a couple of chica-friendly buildings and so a few mongers end up staying in this little area. There are also out of town prostitutes who stay in buildings in Laguito and it happens in spurts but sometimes there are streetwalkers there. My very first night ever in Cartagena and I had met a girl on line and she had came over to the apartment ,I had to pop out to get condoms and as soon as I exited I walked out of my apartment and this chica walks up to me who is gorgeous, she looked like a young Vanessa Williams (Miss America 1984 for yu young guys) and wanted to offer me "nude Massage". I am pretty sure there was a pack of venezuelan chicas working Laguito last year but I never hit on them because I was shacking up with a little hottie most of that trip. The peninsula sticking off the peninsula is neighborhood called Castillo Grande which is essentially more high rise residential buildings and not an area I personally would look for a chica-friendly apartment.
Other areas that are safe. There is a neighborhood accessible by a bridge across the lagoon at the southeast corner of Getsemani the bridge crosses the Laguna de San Lazaro called Manga which is quiet and residential and just like Castillogrande, not a place I would think to look for a chica friendly apartment. Northeast of the Old City the road/highway runs along the ocean heading to the airport and this strip of land is bounded by intercoastal water to southeast and the ocean to northwest and this area has been coming along over the last few years, nicer hotels along the beach area, on up further along that highway that skirts the ocean and when getting closer to the airport the city has even put a park overtop the highway that has a cycling an skating areas and so residents do not have to deal with traffic getting across the street to the beach. I suspect that this area has a nice future for family vacationers but again its not the place I would go looking for chica friendly apartments.
For a general rule of thumb but not necessarily a strict rule, places that are at the western end of the city and have some body of water between them and the mainland, whether it be a strip if intercoastal water or a bay or a lagoon, these are the safer areas. Of course there are exceptions to this, just across the bridge to the northeast leaving Getsemani to reach the mainland is the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. A huge concrete fort that is a popular tourist attraction and the area immediately surrounding this is safe. There are probably plenty of strada 2,3,4 areas that are fine throughout Cartagena but I can only attest to what I know. FOr people who grew on ghettos areas none of it might be a problem, again it is a matter of what you are comfortable with. I have on occasions gotten in a taxi and ridden to the malls Caribe Plaza Centro Comercial and Centro Comercial Portal de San Felipe, could not find any shoes to fit me because down there I may as well be Shaquille O'Neal. I included an image that circles the touristy areas in red.
In fact in one of those historic moments where you remember where you were when something happened, I had jumped into a taxi at Caribe Plaza and the taxi driver recognized that I was from the USA and he is like real excited and he is going on in Spanish, but at the time my spanish was even more limited than it is now and he was excited and talking fast. I eventually I understood him to be say "Obama killed Osama" you can see why I was confused. In spanish it is "Obama mat a Osama"and said really fast it is ObamaMatoahOsama. Then the same level of excitement from the security guard when I reached the apartment building "ObamaMatoahOsama" he said. It felt good to know that the son of birch Osama was dead but it also felt good that these Colombians felt enough camaraderie with us 'estadounidenses' (Americans from USA) that they were more excited than I was.
So Bocagrande, the Old City, and El Laguito are the main places to search for a chica friendly apartments. El Laguito is farthest from the action in the old city and closest to the beach action on Playa Hollywood and its only fifteen minute average taxi to the Old City. There are strip clubs all over the city but use your own judgement about how you feel about visiting the that particular area.
One last thing, if you see something on the Cartagena Map or in the Cartagena List that looks interesting but not sure if it is still a viable thing, try using the "Search Thread" function in "Cartagena Reports". Just below the banner ads and below where you see the posts numbers and page number before any of the post above where it says "This blog is moderated by Admin' and toward the right side it says Thread Tools and Thread Search. Click on the little arrow to the right of where it says Thread Search and a search box opens. Here you can enter things like the name of a strip club and see how long ago anyone visited.
AmorPorFavor
11-21-20, 05:07
That's one way to look at it. Although Mojo Bandit already did an excellent job of explaining it, I'll give my take.
"Hi! Tell me everything I need to know to have a great time in Thailand."
Every active board gets some post like that from time to time. Where do you start? You know nothing about me. You don't know what I consider to be a great time. Maybe a BJ bar in the morning and a Soapie in the early evening is just right for me. Maybe I'm a Soi Cowboy kind of guy. Maybe I should be looking at Phuket. We have had guys in the Medellin thread ask if the beach is within walking distance.
I've helped a lot of people in the Colombia forum (and pissed some off) and for me the best response to a generic post from a new member is "Read the Forum." I don't often use RTFF because I prefer to be polite when I'm not actively pissing someone off.
Give me something to work with. Do you understand that most people won't speak English? Do you understand that you can't pay for everything with Dollars? Have you ever mongered before? Have you ever traveled internationally before?
I will bend over backwards and give the shirt off my back to help some guy out (sorry about the sweat), but you've got to be willing to do something on your own. Otherwise, everything I've done is worthless.
Cartagena might not be for you. Someone can give you all the information they think you need to know, but it turns out you wanted a place with a climate like Medellin.
RTFF does one more thing. Every forum has a few guys who don't always give the best advice. Unless you read the forum you don't know the good guys from the bad guys. The first guy I met in Medellin probably should have been told RTFF. Instead a couple of guys told him he needed to stay in El Centro. I suggested he should spend a few days at the Mansion, get a feel for the place then decide whether or not El Centro was right for him.
If I remember right he lost several days worth of the room in El Centro, which he'd prepaid, because he only spent one night there. First thing in the morning he was lucky enough to get a room at the Mansion and he spent the rest of his trip there, loving every minute.
RTFF. It helps you decide if you're going to the right city or the right country.
RTFF. It helps identify who can best help you.
RTFF. It fills in the small gaps in your knowledge.
RTFF. It shows you're taking responsibility for the success of your trip.
RTFF. It shows you respect the efforts of everyone who has contributed.I took my first trip to Cartagena last January. I spent a lot of time with two different chicas that a tout who was a very cool cat from Venezuela hooked me up with. Took them out to eat and to Playa Blanca and wifed up with one for 3 days and nights. Stayed in a luxury oceanfront condo tower. It was like a honeymoon. Both chicas were very chill and also beautiful and young. I had such an incredible time that when I got home I immediately booked another trip for late April but of course the covid cancelled that for me. I can't wait to get back there when things improve. I spent many hours RTFF before the trip and it was very helpful so many thanks to the Cartagena experts on this forum.
The Tall Man
11-21-20, 13:43
Finally a real boots on the ground report.
The Tall Man spent a few days in CART and strolled all around the clock tower and clubs (those that were opened) on Friday the 13th of November.
In the clock tower plaza at about between 9 pm until midnight saw probably 40 chicas out and another 40 give or take walking around the streets of the clubs.
Some were very good looking and made instant eye contact even though I was with a young tall slender paisa who traveled with me from Medellin. My paisa girl has a true stripper body and a face, when she makes it up right, can look like a porno star with her natural expressions and damn her twerking body just the way she walks.
So for a moment I considered inviting one of the clock tower cuties to join us but just wasn't in the cards.
The following day, Saturday November 14th it rained all day hence the street flooding and just as the photo shows of the clock tower plaza was knee deep.
The Tall Man.
I know this isn't 100% where to post.
This. But I want to make sure it's seen by this crowd. I will be in Ctg December 10-13. I've heard almost everything is open. But I've heard very few tourists of our type. This is from a girl I've known 2 years now. She's sent me videos of bars empty.
On a side note. This will be my 9th trip I believe. I'm.
Interested in a walking tour. Seeing Getsemani.
Etc. I know from laguito to bocagrande to centro like the back.
Of my hand. But that's it. Any suggestions appreciated.
Mojo Bandit
11-22-20, 13:12
I know this isn't 100% where to post.
This. But I want to make sure it's seen by this crowd. I will be in Ctg December 10-13. I've heard almost everything is open. But I've heard very few tourists of our type. This is from a girl I've known 2 years now. She's sent me videos of bars empty.
On a side note. This will be my 9th trip I believe. I'm.
Interested in a walking tour. Seeing Getsemani.
Etc. I know from laguito to bocagrande to centro like the back.
Of my hand. But that's it. Any suggestions appreciated.You do not really say what you want other than seeing Getsemani. I walked Getsemani myself without a tour guide while waiting for check in time for my apartment last year and it has changed 100% from the first days I visited Cartagena. But then again when I first started visiting Cartagena the airport was half the size it is now and when I would go to get on my flight for home there would be a table where they opened all my luggage and there would be guards standing around with machine guns. Then they would send me up some stairs to go through X Ray on a conveyor belt to see if I had swallowed any cocaine.
I think that from Tall Man's post we can at least deduce that there is plenty of action around the Clock Tower as usual. The wild card question is what's going on in Dolce Vida and Space, etc.
I read in your earlier posts that you rented from Jaun in the past. I recently emailed him and he said that the buildings currently have various restrictions due to Coronavirus, some are more strict than usual and others not. I suggest that you email him for details if you plan to stay in one of his apartments.
Well I'm looking to explore more of Cartagena. Yes I can walk easily but I want to know what I'm walking by. I enjoy knowing some history, hidden spots etc. A local walking tour should be able to easily and cheaply accomplish this.
Yes I heard there are plenty of girls, but very few customers. From what I understood from this girl is the clubs close.
By 12. Most try to do tables only and even make reservations. Seems tinder and clock tower may be best this trip. But whatever, looking forward to it!
Yes I have heard that about apartments. I asked Juan several times and he even said his guy in the ground asked and double checked, just have a 30 k fee per guest after 10!
The Tall Man
11-23-20, 15:38
You do not really say what you want other than seeing Getsemani. I walked Getsemani myself without a tour guide while waiting for check in time for my apartment last year and it has changed 100% from the first days I visited Cartagena. But then again when I first started visiting Cartagena the airport was half the size it is now and when I would go to get on my flight for home there would be a table where they opened all my luggage and there would be guards standing around with machine guns. Then they would send me up some stairs to go through X Ray on a conveyor belt to see if I had swallowed any cocaine.
I think that from Tall Man's post we can at least deduce that there is plenty of action around the Clock Tower as usual. The wild card question is what's going on in Dolce Vida and Space, etc.
I read in your earlier posts that you rented from Jaun in the past. I recently emailed him and he said that the buildings currently have various restrictions due to Coronavirus, some are more strict than usual and others not. I suggest that you email him for details if you plan to stay in one of his apartments.Thanks for the mention Mojo.
Know that I have been to Cartagena about 4 times in the past 4 or 5 years and in the prior covid days easily found girls in the clubs and at the clock tower to spend a few hours with but this trip was different.
First of all many restaurants and shops have shuttered for good and the amount of street activity and tourist is probably 5%, YES 5% of pre-covid days but this being said I could have easily pulled the trigger with a dozen cuties at the clock tower or hanging / walking around the streets looking for fun and a few pesos.
I saw a group of black brothers who looked like they were having a great night but other than that the chicas were all searching for fun and clients. A bit sad that there is so much economic problems.
On an aside. I switched my Tinder account over to Cartagena as the location and within 2 hours I received at least 70 likes and I must say that some were very beautiful and natural and if I had more time could have easily explored these chicas.
Would I return to Cartagena? Probably not anytime soon and the only reason is that I have literally hundreds of chicas here in my back yard of Medellin that I can call and party with anytime day or night. I am not boasting rather just saying it like it is, never in my life have I had to choose one which of the 4 or 5 non-pro cuties, age range from 18 to 22 yo, would I take for a day trip to Guatape yesterday. I settled in on an incredibly sweet 19 yo Venezuelan cutie and we had a great time, she is still asleep in my bed, hehehehe.
The Tall Man.
Mojo Bandit
11-24-20, 04:03
Thanks for the mention Mojo.
Know that I have been to Cartagena about 4 times in the past 4 or 5 years and in the prior covid days easily found girls in the clubs and at the clock tower to spend a few hours with but this trip was different.
First of all many restaurants and shops have shuttered for good and the amount of street activity and tourist is probably 5%, YES 5% of pre-covid days but this being said I could have easily pulled the trigger with a dozen cuties at the clock tower or hanging / walking around the streets looking for fun and a few pesos.
.Thank you for reporting Tall Man.
5 % is a sad figure to hear. I remember reading when Colombia was talking about opening up that the most pressure to do so was coming out of Cartagena. Not that all Colombians do not consider Cartagena to be their crown jewel anyway so I could see how even Colombians who lived in different areas could root for Cartagena to do well. So it is really sad to hear that it is not bouncing back with any strength. We can only guess that even though its open a lot of people still do not judge this to be a good time to travel. Sounds like a guy can seriously do some bargain shopping in clock tower right now. I certainly wish I could travel right now but I just can't.
Mojo Bandit
11-24-20, 07:59
From the looks of this video the chicas in Plaza de LOS Coches by the clock tower are now ready to fight over a client. Desperate times indeed.
I have watched a few of this guy's videos and he seems to be a tout / guide who is using youtube for targeting guys interested in the mongering scene in Cartagena. Smart move on his part probably but I do not think I would recommend a tout / guide like this over doing your own research. These guys all have an angle and a person really limits themself if they choose a "guide" and you'll never know what you missed or how much extra you spent.
In this video which by all appearances seems very recent he walks up to La Dolce Vita and Space (2:25) Then he shows two chicas about to throw down in the Plaza de LOS Coches (2:42), at 3:47 they are walking around in Castillogrande and you get a quick view across the Bay of Cartagena (Bahia de Cartagenas) straight across the water is Manga and to the left is Bocagrande. And then later in the video he is on Playa Hollywood (5:34) , You can see the roped off areas they have set up for social distancing. In part of the shot you can see part of the Hotel Caribe. Place of infamy for being the place where a US Secret Service agent ended his career over arguing with a prepago over the price. Let that be a lesson to anyone who goes down to Cartagena on official business. When you negotiate stress on the world "pesos" - make her quote you the price and hear her say "pesos" LOL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSbsHjlNMB4&t=325s
The Tall Man
11-24-20, 17:41
Thank you for reporting Tall Man.
5 % is a sad figure to hear. I remember reading when Colombia was talking about opening up that the most pressure to do so was coming out of Cartagena. Not that all Colombians do not consider Cartagena to be their crown jewel anyway so I could see how even Colombians who lived in different areas could root for Cartagena to do well. So it is really sad to hear that it is not bouncing back with any strength. We can only guess that even though its open a lot of people still do not judge this to be a good time to travel. Sounds like a guy can seriously do some bargain shopping in clock tower right now. I certainly wish I could travel right now but I just can't.
From the looks of this video the chicas in Plaza de LOS Coches by the clock tower are now ready to fight over a client. Desperate times indeed.
I have watched a few of this guy's videos and he seems to be a tout / guide who is using youtube for targeting guys interested in the mongering scene in Cartagena. Smart move on his part probably but I do not think I would recommend a tout / guide like this over doing your own research. These guys all have an angle and a person really limits themselves if they choose a "guide" and you'll never know what you missed or how much extra you spent.
In this video which by all appearances seems very recent he walks up to La Dolce Vita and Space (2:25) Then he shows two chicas about to throw down in the Plaza de LOS Coches (2:42), at 3:47 they are walking around in Castillogrande and you get a quick view across the Bay of Cartagena (Bahia de Cartagenas) straight across the water is Manga and to the left is Bocagrande. And then later in the video he is on Playa Hollywood (5:34) , You can see the roped off areas they have set up for social distancing. In part of the shot you can see part of the Hotel Caribe. Place of infamy for being the place where a US Secret Service agent ended his career over arguing with a prepago over the price. Let that be a lesson to anyone who goes down to Cartagena on official business. When you negotiate stress on the world "pesos" - make her quote you the price and hear her say "pesos" LOL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSbsHjlNMB4&t=325sI watched the complete video, I spent 3 days in Cartagena, stayed in the walled city in a hotel right around the corner from the clubs / KFC and 2 blocks away from the clock tower (my first night was Friday November 13th), this video must have been taken when I was there as it represents exactly the atmosphere and amount of people, which was little compared to pre-covid days where on a Friday night there would be easily 200 plus chicas available around the clock tower on a Friday night yet I estimated 40 on the nights I walked around the clock tower area.
And very coincidentally the black brothers who are talking while on the boat at the start of this video I think are the SAME black brothers that I mentioned in my earlier post. Go figure.
Again this all being said there is life and yes girls and fun can be had but it will be a different experience just because of much less people and hence much less of a party atmosphere.
This being said I have my favorite chica here in Medellin who is begging me to take her to Cartagena as she has never been and she has a birthday coming up in mid December and so am considering it.
So is life.
Much love and respect to all.
The Tall Man.
The areas generally considered safe are these barrios / neighborhoods: inside the walled city, some times called to Old City, are two neighborhoods Centro and San Diego, Centro makes up the southwest area of the walled city and is where the "clock tower", Dolce Vida, and Space are. The other neighborhood inside the walled city in the northeast part is San Diego. Just to the south of San Diego outside the wall is a very small area called Matuna, which is shaped like a triangle and only like a building/block wide at its southwest end and two or three blocks wide on the northeast side. Going farther south on the other side of Matuna is a neighborhood called Getsemani which when I started going to Cartagena over a decade ago was so sketchy I would not venture there at night, but just last year Forbes magazine called Getsemani one of the ten coolest neighborhoods in the world. I included an image of the Old City
South of the Old City connected to the land by an isthmus leading to what on the map looks like a peninsula with another peninsula sticking off of it are actually three neighborhoods that make up the extreme southwest of Cartagena , The largest is Bocagrande and it has the most beachfront and a number of high rise buildings housing hotels and airbnbs to rent and that look out over the ocean. To the far southwest of this peninsula with a peninsula sticking off it wrapped around a the southwest side of a little lake is the small area called El Laguito which is home to more than a couple of chica-friendly buildings and so a few mongers end up staying in this little area. There are also out of town prostitutes who stay in buildings in Laguito and it happens in spurts but sometimes there are streetwalkers there. My very first night ever in Cartagena and I had met a girl on line and she had came over to the apartment ,I had to pop out to get condoms and as soon as I exited I walked out of my apartment and this chica walks up to me who is gorgeous, she looked like a young Vanessa Williams (Miss America 1984 for yu young guys) and wanted to offer me "nude Massage". I am pretty sure there was a pack of venezuelan chicas working Laguito last year but I never hit on them because I was shacking up with a little hottie most of that trip. The peninsula sticking off the peninsula is neighborhood called Castillo Grande which is essentially more high rise residential buildings and not an area I personally would look for a chica-friendly apartment.
In fact in one of those historic moments where you remember where you were when something happened, I had jumped into a taxi at Caribe Plaza and the taxi driver recognized that I was from the USA and he is like real excited and he is going on in Spanish, but at the time my spanish was even more limited than it is now and he was excited and talking fast. I eventually I understood him to be say "Obama killed Osama" you can see why I was confused. In spanish it is "Obama mat a Osama"and said really fast it is ObamaMatoahOsama. Then the same level of excitement from the security guard when I reached the apartment building "ObamaMatoahOsama" he said. It felt good to know that the son of birch Osama was dead but it also felt good that these Colombians felt enough camaraderie with us 'estadounidenses' (Americans from USA) that they were more excited than I was.
So Bocagrande, the Old City, and El Laguito are the main places to search for a chica friendly apartments. El Laguito is farthest from the action in the old city and closest to the beach action on Playa Hollywood and its only fifteen minute average taxi to the Old City. There are strip clubs all over the city but use your own judgement about how you feel about visiting the that particular area.
One last thing, if you see something on the Cartagena Map or in the Cartagena List that looks interesting but not sure if it is still a.Thank you this was very informative.
Advantageous
11-25-20, 21:42
I have watched a few of this guy's videos and he seems to be a tout / guide who is using youtube for targeting guys interested in the mongering scene in Cartagena. Smart move on his part probably but I do not think I would recommend a tout / guide like this over doing your own research. These guys all have an angle and a person really limits themself if they choose a "guide" and you'll never know what you missed or how much extra you spent. About 5 years removed from shacking up in one of Juan Aventura's Laguito penthouses, I'm returning to Cartagena next week. I went with the Morros City building in Bocagrande right in front of the water; I'm doubtful that such a fancy building boasting stringent COVID protocols is going to be chica-friendly, but as I'm headed back to Medellin after this, my emphasis was on relaxation and being able to watch the ocean without physically going to the beach. Besides, I'm not above renting a cheap-but-clean "burner" hotel / motel room if I absolutely positively have to have a TLN or incall during my visit.
Warning on touts notwithstanding, does anyone have recommendations for a solid English-speaking driver that can work evenings? I'll probably be spending a decent amount of the day inside, and mostly just need someone to ferry me from my place to the clubs and what not on the other side of the water, so they don't need to be a "tour guide" or anything of the sort, just some 7/10 English.
Morros does not allow. Guests.
About 5 years removed from shacking up in one of Juan Aventura's Laguito penthouses, I'm returning to Cartagena next week. I went with the Morros City building in Bocagrande right in front of the water; I'm doubtful that such a fancy building boasting stringent COVID protocols is going to be chica-friendly, but as I'm headed back to Medellin after this, my emphasis was on relaxation and being able to watch the ocean without physically going to the beach. Besides, I'm not above renting a cheap-but-clean "burner" hotel / motel room if I absolutely positively have to have a TLN or incall during my visit.
Warning on touts notwithstanding, does anyone have recommendations for a solid English-speaking driver that can work evenings? I'll probably be spending a decent amount of the day inside, and mostly just need someone to ferry me from my place to the clubs and what not on the other side of the water, so they don't need to be a "tour guide" or anything of the sort, just some 7/10 English.
Mojo Bandit
11-27-20, 23:02
So because I have noticed that this thread is so slow and because Covid stopped the world for 7 months and because it appears that there are some lurkers that are looking for information and mostly because I am bored I am going to write some posts about what I know about traveling to Cartagena for the purpose of mongering. I qualify these posts by saying it has been over a year since I have not visited in a year. Even though Colombia is open it is still not completely back to normal. More on what I know about that later.
Apartments.
Before traveling to Cartagena for purposes of mongering you need to know that not all apartment buildings and hotels allow you to bring women to your apartment / room. Some do but the majority do not. I highly recommend studying the thread "Cartagena Hotels and Rental Apartments" I also strongly suggest that you study the thread called "Cartagena Lists" where if you look you will find a list and and a special made Google Map of cartagena which will show some of the apartment buildings and hotels as well as locations of mongering activities. Everyone pretty much agrees that you should contact the owner of the apartment to ask about their policy concerning bringing visitors in. Many if not most of the buildings have security that will check their ID when they come in so you also want to make sure the chica has a government issued ID. In Colombia this is called a Cedula (say-do-lah).
General Security Concerns.
Members have reported that chicas have stolen from them. On some rarer occasions members have been poisoned and then robbed though I have to say that I have only heard of this happening in Medellin and Bogota and I am not aware if any incidences in Cartagena. I am aware of incidences where chicas have just stolen stuff that was laying around. For this reason you need to come up with your own system of watching out for your shit. I usually make a copy of my passport to carry around with me then I can put the actual passport in the safe. If I am going out to somewhere to get a chica I set up everything before I leave the apartment. I go to an ATM and get the cash that I am going to need to pay her and whatever walking-around-money that I am going to need. I stash that under the mattress so I can pull it out when she leaves. I take just enough cash for the roundtrip taxi and money for some drinks etc and before I go to find my chica everything except my walking around money and my copy of my passport gets put in the safe. One member reported that he had brought two chicas home once and while he would be messing with one the other would be walking around looting his apartment for some of his smaller lesser valued stuff like electric toothbrush, a watch etc. Not a disaster for him but still annoying. Another thing you can do is what I did in Medellin last time was that anything like that I just kept locked in my suitcase, I have those little TSA locks for my suitcases and I keep my laptop bluetooth speaker (if not using it) and other small semi-valuables locked in a suitcase under the bed. So they are not going to slip that in their bag and walk out with it.
Money and Currency exchange issues.
Many people tend to wonder if they should bring money and exchange US currency for Pesos, my advice is to just make sure that you let your bank know that you are going to Colombia and on what dates. Then just use the ATMs when you arrive. The bank gets the best rate of exchange and you will end up paying some fees but for me it is worth it for the convenience factor. Some members are better about getting the best deals on ATM withdrawals but it seems to depend partially on your bank at home as well as the bank that you use the ATM. I have read that banks that are labeled Colpatria / Scotiabank and they need to say both not one or the other, have free ATM withdrawal and minimum fees.
https://www.scotiabankcolpatria.com/oficinas/cartagena
Cell phone.
There are various thoughts in cell phones, from buying a drop phone and buying a SIM card when you arrive to doing what I do which is I use my Google Pixel phone to download an electron SIM from Google Fi and gives me unlimited data and unlimited texting without roaming charges across the world. Voice calls though cost 20 cents a minute but the only time I might use a voice call is to call my bank if I have any issues.
I should mention that this is something I have been doing for the past couple of years but have done other things also. When I first started visiting Cartagena there were no smart phones so I would just go to the local Supermercado Olimpica and buy a flip phone as well as the SIM (remember to bring your passport to get the SIM activated they require it). Later when the world moved onto smartphones I found a "world phone" (a phone that works on most of the cellular microwave bands used around the world) on amazon that I would take with me wherever I traveled and buy a SIM on arrival and have it put into that phone. My primary service has always been Verizon and since verizon uses CDMA networks I needed the other phone to travel with but now with the Google Pixels and probably most iphones too, the phones tend to work on multiple bands. You may need to research this before you decide what phone you are bringing just to be sure that it is compatible with the cellular infrastructure.
Mojo Bandit
11-28-20, 01:32
IF you are actually interested in this post than I strongly urge you to go look at the thread "Cartagena List" and see the entry that has the Cartagena List and the Cartagena Google custom map. The places I mention are shown on the map.
http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?2180-Cartagena-Lists post #491.
This is probably the subject that I am the weakest on because I stick to the tried and true methods that I have always used in Cartagena. I pull from the clock tower area (Plaza de LOS Coches) and La Dolce Vita and a little from Playa Hollywood but not in a while. This is also something that may be greatly affected by the Covid situation.
My habits have always been these three spots. La Dolce Vita (henceforth called LDV) and Hollywood beach. During the first few years that I started going to Cartagena LDV was located in a small shopping center in the small neighborhood of El Laguito. Hollywood Beach (aka Playa Hollywood) is located just next to El Laguito also so I became accustomed to renting apartments in El Laguito and so I still do. La Vita Dolce to be clear is a discotecha / a nightclub, but all or at least the vast majority of the chicas there are prostitutes (yay! Back then there was another bar located in the old city neighborhood of Centro called Elektra and this place is where the LDV crowd went after about midnight and it would wind down around 2 am. Now LDV is located about a 5 minute walk from the Plaza de LOS Coches (by the clock tower) and a second bar called Space is located next door / upstairs that serves the same purpose.
This is not a setup like in Thailand where you have pay a "house fee" or "bar fine" to take a chica they have no connection with the bar. I strongly suggest that you buy some drinks while you are there and buy the chica some drinks. At one point when LDV was located in El Laguito they instituted a drink minimum but I and not sure about the present one because I always spend money there anyway and would not get challenged.
It has been my experience that the hottest chicas are hanging in LDV but that's a hard one to say because there really are hot chicas all over. When I first started going to Cartagena you did not have to go far to find pro chicas. I have seen them walking around all over. I have seen them in Plaza Domingo, I have seen them having drinks at sunset at Cafe del Mar, but since those days it seems that is not as prevalent to see them in the hot tourist spots so much as it was then and the biggest concentration is in Plaza de LOS Coches (the plaza next to the clocktower inside the walls of the old city) after 10 pm. FOr the most part the chicas are standing around in the area of the statue in the center of the northern part of the plaza, some are standing in the immediate area of the statue, some are standing along the sidewalks adjoining the buildings on either side, some are sitting around on the benches near the wall, some are standing along the wall, around 1130 pm is probably the height of the number of them but that is a guess and most likely varies night to night. Chicas go back and forth too between the plaza and LDV / Space.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YSY5hNbniI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iA5ocNikVc&t=160s (Plaza de LOS Coches aka Clock Tower at 2:39).
For those who do not mind paying extra and do not mind if someone squeeze you for a few extra buck then there is Tony on Playa Hollywood who will locate the women for you and send them your way. I have read just as much good about Tony being helpful as I have bad about Tony. He is going to get a cut from everything he helps you with so you can either think of him as a middleman who is adding to the price of your experience or a concierge who is filling in your knowledge gaps and making things more convenient The guy who made this video obviously thinks of Tony as a concierge type figure. To be sure if there are prostitutes on the beach, Tony is going to know it. He has his little minions with their feelers out. Not to mention some chicas I have been with are chicas who fly into Cartagena from places like Medellin, Bucaramanga, Bogota and other cities to work for a week or so and then fly back home with their families being none the wiser to how they got their tuition money or that money to buy that new Coach bag etc, but all these chicas they know who Tony is and he knows them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOr_tDC6_3U&t=449s
In the plaza by the clock tower (Plaza de LOS Coches) no chica should be trying to quote you more than 200 k Pesos for ST (short time) and no more than 400 k pesos for TLN (toda la noche) . This I usually find includes a covered blowjob and a one pop session even kissing is not guaranteed. So anything else beyond or less than that is negotiable. One can and should always try to negotiate this basic service down to 150 k, I may go the 200 k if the chica is willing to do an bareback blowjob and full GFE kissing but I am not paying 200 k for less service than that, Ijust usually have to shop around and negotiate to get this. Never negotiate with a chica in earshot of other chicas because the audience may affect what they choose to do. Some chica may be worried that the other chica is going to think she is nasty for doing a bareback blowjob etc.
Back when I used to frequent Play Hollywood I would not pay more than 150 k to a chica for ST, they have all day and night to get another payday so I find they are usually quick to give into this price.
I spoke with the guy called Danger the Hookup over Instagram. Seems like a honest guy. Asked about my three favorite places, Dolce Vida, Space and Playa Hollywood. The guy was honest. He said they are open but its nothing like it was pre covid. According to him, it is getting better but not even close to normal. I don't need him for tours because I know my way around but its good having a honest boot on the ground for me and my friends who love those three venus.
YippieKayay
12-01-20, 01:27
For what its worth, being a long time poster here in the Cartagena thread, I went to Rio in Brazil. It was slower than usual, or that's what some other tourists there told me, but I had a great time. It's incredibly cheap now. For $30 you can get very high end pussy that fucks and sucks all day on demand. I'm pretty blown away by my experience compared to Cartagena. And most garotas (Portuguese for chicas) will offer anal.
Bareback in Brazil was harder to find than in Colombia. That's the only downside.
Egy Monger New
12-01-20, 01:37
Bareback in Brazil was harder to find than in Colombia. That's the only downside.Is it just as easy as Philippines and Indonesia then?
SouthernOcean
12-01-20, 03:21
Headed there in December or early January. Can you recommend a good escort website if action is slow.
IF you are actually interested in this post than I strongly urge you to go look at the thread "Cartagena List" and see the entry that has the Cartagena List and the Cartagena Google custom map. The places I mention are shown on the map.
http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?2180-Cartagena-Lists post #491.
This is probably the subject that I am the weakest on because I stick to the tried and true methods that I have always used in Cartagena. I pull from the clock tower area (Plaza de LOS Coches) and La Dolce Vita and a little from Playa Hollywood but not in a while. This is also something that may be greatly affected by the Covid situation.
My habits have always been these three spots. La Dolce Vita (henceforth called LDV) and Hollywood beach. During the first few years that I started going to Cartagena LDV was located in a small shopping center in the small neighborhood of El Laguito.
YippieKayay
12-01-20, 11:02
Is it just as easy as Philippines and Indonesia then?I have no idea about those two countries. Bareback in Colombia is very doable. It tends to be about how well the chica knows you and trusts you.
Headed there in December or early January. Can you recommend a good escort website if action is slow.
Tinder. Seriously, in Cartagena many hookers advertise on Tinder.
For what its worth, being a long time poster here in the Cartagena thread, I went to Rio in Brazil. It was slower than usual, or that's what some other tourists there told me, but I had a great time. It's incredibly cheap now. For $30 you can get very high end pussy that fucks and sucks all day on demand. I'm pretty blown away by my experience compared to Cartagena. And most garotas (Portuguese for chicas) will offer anal.
Bareback in Brazil was harder to find than in Colombia. That's the only downside.Man!
Guys need to be careful Raw Dawgin' hookers all over the world. That shit can turn deadly on you. Especially in Rio. I've been to Rio a few times. Didn't see anything worth hitting for $30 except for those chicks at VM. Average babe me and my boys took down were $80-$100 US. The ones that wanted $50 were trash!
SoberHans69
12-01-20, 16:57
For what its worth, being a long time poster here in the Cartagena thread, I went to Rio in Brazil. It was slower than usual, or that's what some other tourists there told me, but I had a great time. It's incredibly cheap now. For $30 you can get very high end pussy that fucks and sucks all day on demand. I'm pretty blown away by my experience compared to Cartagena. And most garotas (Portuguese for chicas) will offer anal.
Bareback in Brazil was harder to find than in Colombia. That's the only downside.Has visiting Rio put you off returning to Cartagena at all?
SouthernOcean
12-01-20, 17:36
Would you guys go to Cartagena in December or wait. And if not December, when?
I have no idea about those two countries. Bareback in Colombia is very doable. It tends to be about how well the chica knows you and trusts you.
Tinder. Seriously, in Cartagena many hookers advertise on Tinder.
PerkinWarbeck
12-01-20, 19:55
Would you guys go to Cartagena in December or wait. And if not December, when?Before COVID, there were still plenty of chicas around during the holidays, but now, who knows?
John Clayton
12-01-20, 19:55
Would you guys go to Cartagena in December or wait. And if not December, when?Go. Rain is finished. Trade winds have started. Weather will be perfect. An amazing city.
I'm still planning a 2 week trip to Colombia in December (over Christmas, I know not the best time of year for mongering).
I'll spend most of my time in Medellin, but for the remainder, should I go to Cartagena or Bogota, and why? Or do you think I can do all 3 cities? This will be my first time in Colombia by the way.
YippieKayay
12-01-20, 21:31
Has visiting Rio put you off returning to Cartagena at all?No. I like Cartagena the city over Rio. Rio's homeless alone scare me half to death. I gave a bit of money to one and she snatched it out of my hand and hissed at me. I've never seen that before in my life. However, the Brazilian hookers are just 100 times better than Colombians or Venezuelans. Almost all Brazilian hookers will take it up the ass. The one I took back to my hotel for a couple of nights fucked on demand no questions asked. Like on demand I'd just say blow me and she'd be on it right quick with heavy vizer-clamp like suction. She had an amazing body, not an ounce of fat where it shouldn't be. Just perfect. Nice round ass too that was firm. I've never experienced that shit in all my years in Colombia.
Before COVID, there were still plenty of chicas around during the holidays, but now, who knows?No there weren't. Most Colombians and Venezulans I know where gone by end of November. Maybe some stuck around first two weeks of December but that's about it. Why people go during the holidays is beyond me. However, since its Covid the Venezuelans may not be leaving this year. My two Venezuelans tell me the border is too dangerous and they are staying in Cartagena. It may be different this year.
Man!
Guys need to be careful Raw Dawgin' hookers all over the world. That shit can turn deadly on you. Especially in Rio. I've been to Rio a few times. Didn't see anything worth hitting for $30 except for those chicks at VM. Average babe me and my boys took down were $80-$100 US. The ones that wanted $50 were trash!
How long ago was this? The Brazilian Real has lost significant value over the last two years, especially during COVID. It's as cheap as fuck now.
PerkinWarbeck
12-01-20, 21:42
No there weren't. Most Colombians and Venezulans I know where gone by end of November. Maybe some stuck around first two weeks of December but that's about it. Why people go during the holidays is beyond me. However, since its Covid the Venezuelans may not be leaving this year. My two Venezuelans tell me the border is too dangerous and they are staying in Cartagena. It may be different this year.No. They were. I have been in Colombia for every Christmas for the past three years, and there are lots of girls around. Most of these girls can't afford to taxi to you most of the time. Let alone travel home for the holidays.
No. I like Cartagena the city over Rio. Rio's homeless alone scare me half to death. I gave a bit of money to one and she snatched it out of my hand and hissed at me. I've never seen that before in my life. However, the Brazilian hookers are just 100 times better than Colombians or Venezuelans. Almost all Brazilian hookers will take it up the ass. The one I took back to my hotel for a couple of nights fucked on demand no questions asked. Like on demand I'd just say blow me and she'd be on it right quick with heavy vizer-clamp like suction. She had an amazing body, not an ounce of fat where it shouldn't be. Just perfect. Nice round ass too that was firm. I've never experienced that shit in all my years in Colombia.
No there weren't. Most Colombians and Venezulans I know where gone by end of November. Maybe some stuck around first two weeks of December but that's about it. Why people go during the holidays is beyond me. However, since its Covid the Venezuelans may not be leaving this year. My two Venezuelans tell me the border is too dangerous and they are staying in Cartagena. It may be different this year.3 years ago. It was great too. The Centarus and 4 xn4 were awesome. That Mabs spot was terrible, AND. There Dolce Vida in Copacabanna had some real stars that wanted 400 Reals. What I learned about their Dolce Vida in Rio is you got to grab the fine ones early or their gone!! Prior to that, was a regular in Rio back in the Help days. I miss that place. Be careful raw dawgin bro. I like reading your post man and I would hate to see you catch something serious. I know your going to say "F-Off" (LOL) but I got to try to save the fellow man!!
Mojo Bandit
12-01-20, 23:44
Headed there in December or early January. Can you recommend a good escort website if action is slow.As was posted by YippieKayay Tinder is probably as good as any. Before I even left for Colombia on my last trip I signed up and paid for Tinder Gold , this allow you to change your location to any city in the world, so I started communicating with chicas in Colombia before I even left the USA. My age is in the 50s and so if a Colombian chica under 30 is trying to communicate with me on Tinder than she is probably a prostitute. but you don't need a escort site with its level, of uncertainty about whether the same chica in the photo is going to show up when you can just go to the Clock Tower area and shop in person.
There are of course escort sites but I have read that there are a lot of bait and switch issues.
https://www.photoprepagos.com/prepagos/cartagena
https://co.mileroticos.com/escorts/bolivar/cartagena-de-indias/
Would you guys go to Cartagena in December or wait. And if not December, when?It really depends on how close Christmas you are talking about. The closer it gets to Christmas the more the chicas are going to start disappearing and spending more time with family. In normal times Cartagena is Christmas vacation spot for Colombians all over the country but I do not think that will be the case this year.
SoberHans69
12-02-20, 09:38
No. I like Cartagena the city over Rio. Rio's homeless alone scare me half to death. I gave a bit of money to one and she snatched it out of my hand and hissed at me. I've never seen that before in my life. However, the Brazilian hookers are just 100 times better than Colombians or Venezuelans. Almost all Brazilian hookers will take it up the ass. The one I took back to my hotel for a couple of nights fucked on demand no questions asked. Like on demand I'd just say blow me and she'd be on it right quick with heavy vizer-clamp like suction. She had an amazing body, not an ounce of fat where it shouldn't be. Just perfect. Nice round ass too that was firm. I've never experienced that shit in all my years in Colombia.
No there weren't. Most Colombians and Venezulans I know where gone by end of November. Maybe some stuck around first two weeks of December but that's about it. Why people go during the holidays is beyond me. However, since its Covid the Venezuelans may not be leaving this year. My two Venezuelans tell me the border is too dangerous and they are staying in Cartagena. It may be different this year..Thanks for the reply, really enjoy reading your reports.
My plan is Sao Paulo in January then Cartagena in April. Never been to either.
SouthernOcean
12-04-20, 19:49
Will the chicas have returned by January 3rd? I hate to keep asking questions but I generally only visit each country once. The action in Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico was ok but I am really looking forward to the clock tower.
As was posted by YippieKayay Tinder is probably as good as any. Before I even left for Colombia on my last trip I signed up and paid for Tinder Gold , this allow you to change your location to any city in the world, so I started communicating with chicas in Colombia before I even left the USA. My age is in the 50s and so if a Colombian chica under 30 is trying to communicate with me on Tinder than she is probably a prostitute. but you don't need a escort site with its level, of uncertainty about whether the same chica in the photo is going to show up when you can just go to the Clock Tower area and shop in person.
There are of course escort sites but I have read that there are a lot of bait and switch issues.
YippieKayay
12-04-20, 23:26
Will the chicas have returned by January 3rd? I hate to keep asking questions but I generally only visit each country once. The action in Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico was ok but I am really looking forward to the clock tower.Try February if you want to be sure or end of January. I've honestly never known any of my regular chicas to be in town December or January. This year with COVID it may be different.
Hey everyone!
With Europe being shut down to us Americans, a friend and I will be spending New Years in Cartagena. Any recommendations by chance on decent chica friendly places to stay?
NeilGeorge
12-07-20, 17:33
Just booked a room with Juan Ventura in Laguito for Dec. 18-21. Used to be the rooms were booked solid the week of Christmas with families from Colombia in Cartagena. Is anyone there now? Is tourism down a lot because of the virus? Am guessing the amount of girls at the clocktower will be down too, compared to last year? Any thought?
NeilGeorge
12-07-20, 23:43
Hey everyone!
With Europe being shut down to us Americans, a friend and I will be spending New Years in Cartagena. Any recommendations by chance on decent chica friendly places to stay?ittscol@hotmail.com Juan Ventura still rents apartments that are chica friendly, most are owned by Gringos. Juan speaks perfect English and used to publish a website. www.venpro.net/fotosapartamentos has many of his apartments. Mary also rented apartments but I am not sure if she still does, she is French and speaks English too.
I will be there Thursday and definitely give an update. From tinder seems tons of.
Girls. The ones I know from previous years as I have mentioned here said it's quiet with business of our type. I've been watching some recent YouTube videos. Seems can find what we want easily. Just the vibe seems to suck of course. Seems lots.
Of places still closed to have a meal or drink. Clock tower pub still closed it looked like? Oh well! Will be there enjoying myself I am sure!
Mojo Bandit
12-08-20, 08:32
Hey everyone!
With Europe being shut down to us Americans, a friend and I will be spending New Years in Cartagena. Any recommendations by chance on decent chica friendly places to stay?
ittscol@hotmail.com Juan Ventura still rents apartments that are chica friendly, most are owned by Gringos. Juan speaks perfect English and used to publish a website. www.venpro.net/fotosapartamentos has many of his apartments. Mary also rented apartments but I am not sure if she still does, she is French and speaks English too.I have talked to some people on the ground down there by email including the above mentioned, because of Covid not all buildings are operating as normal as far as being guest friendly so be sure to email and mention that you need a girl-friendly apartment.
SouthernOcean
12-08-20, 15:17
Has anyone used this escort site in Cartagena. It appears legit but who knows. SKOKKA has a lot of women in Cartagena.
Also to the guys on the ground. Keep us informed. May go end of January if conditions good.
SouthernOcean
12-08-20, 16:51
Have any of you used Skokka in Cartagena. They have a huge listing. Is it legit?
I have talked to some people on the ground down there by email including the above mentioned, because of Covid not all buildings are operating as normal as far as being guest friendly so be sure to email and mention that you need a girl-friendly apartment.
Mojo Bandit
12-09-20, 01:52
Have any of you used Skokka in Cartagena. They have a huge listing. Is it legit?As I have stated in previous posts in this thread I stay away from websites because I hear to many times about how the photos do not match the chica that shows up. I cannot say anything good or bad about this site but when I go to La Dolce Vita or the Plaza de LOS Coches by the clock tower I can not only walk around and "shop" around looking at the selection and see their body live and up close. I can also talk to them and weed out any chica that I may not want to spend time with if they seem annoying.
Well shit is shaking out for me so my general stupid question this time is. What's the worst summer month in Cartagena weather wise?
Can anyone compare it to SE Asian conditions?
And yes, I realize that chica selection will be poor, no beaches, etc. Its more of a 30 day free airfare scouting trip.
SouthernOcean
12-09-20, 21:11
Have a use it or lose it airline ticket so I am chancing the trip. Will write a post each day. Where do you guys want me to check? Any women you can recommend? Staying in Walled City.
Well shit is shaking out for me so my general stupid question this time is. What's the worst summer month in Cartagena weather wise?
Can anyone compare it to SE Asian conditions?
And yes, I realize that chica selection will be poor, no beaches, etc. Its more of a 30 day free airfare scouting trip.Hi amigo,
The worst summer month in Cartagena is October or maybe November, now we have sunny days until April, I am from Cartagena I can offer my help to anyone in this forum.
I will be there Thursday and definitely give an update. From tinder seems tons of.
Girls. The ones I know from previous years as I have mentioned here said it's quiet with business of our type. I've been watching some recent YouTube videos. Seems can find what we want easily. Just the vibe seems to suck of course. Seems lots.
Of places still closed to have a meal or drink. Clock tower pub still closed it looked like? Oh well! Will be there enjoying myself I am sure!Hi friend,
Clock tower pub is open so far under previous reservation on their website, The nightlife has been returning to normal little by little, but many places remain closed, if you are interested, I can guide you in the southern part of the city, it is much less expensive and if you are well accompanied it is safe too. I live here in Cartagena and any help you need is at your service.
PerkinWarbeck
12-10-20, 04:07
Hi amigo,
The worst summer month in Cartagena is October or maybe November, now we have sunny days until April, I am from Cartagena I can offer my help to anyone in this forum.Parce,
Solo tenemos una cosa aquí. Tienes las muchachas?
Mojo Bandit
12-10-20, 04:09
Well shit is shaking out for me so my general stupid question this time is. What's the worst summer month in Cartagena weather wise?
Can anyone compare it to SE Asian conditions?
And yes, I realize that chica selection will be poor, no beaches, etc. Its more of a 30 day free airfare scouting trip.Summer is not a particularly bad time weather wise in Cartagena. Just keep in mind that this is the tropics and no matter what time of year you go the humidity will fall on you like a wall as soon as you get off the plane (There are no jet bridges so if its raining you get wet walking down the steps to the apron, if its not raining than you just get the humidity and heat) the early summer is good but the months of August and Sept start to get more rain and October is the worse. I have been there in Sept / Oct and even during the rainy times there is often a downpour for less than an hour and then that is it for the day. It is not as bad as monsoon season in Southeast Asia by a long shot. I sat in my bungalow on an Thailand's Island Phi Phi Don and watched the rain an the palm trees going sideways in the wind.
I do not understand why you would say " I realize that chica selection will be poor" when you are talking about summer, summer is when it gets good in my opinion, lots of chicas fly in from other cities to make money. And there are beaches even as we speak but you just have t make a reservation, Now this year everything is depending on how long it takes to roll out this vaccine and get things close to normal again. I think by summer it should be well on its way. The economy there has taken a bad hit but I am a firm believer that capitalism will combine with Cartagena being a land of opportunity and it will bounce back fast. May not all the same players in the restaurant and hotel businesses but money never sleeps and it will find its way to open new things to replace the old.
https://www.holiday-weather.com/cartagena_colombia/averages/
Mojo Bandit
12-10-20, 04:22
Have a use it or lose it airline ticket so I am chancing the trip. Will write a post each day. Where do you guys want me to check? Any women you can recommend? Staying in Walled City.You need to be specific about what type of women that you like before I recommend anything. But since I am a simple man of habits I would tell you to check out the clubs and see what their hours are etc. - La Dolce Vita and Space. I am going try to put in a direct link to a the Cartagena Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&ll=10.407733558319281%2C-75.53469315345922&z=14&mid=1EljA0WD88l80-NTzK9Bh7unYVeY
And this you will have to copy and paste this URL into your browser window scroll down near bottom post #491 and open the Cartagena List PDF file if you are really really motivated check out as much stuff as possible and see what is still around, This list was old even before Coronavirus
http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?2180-Cartagena-Lists
Mojo Bandit
12-10-20, 04:33
Hi amigo,
The worst summer month in Cartagena is October or maybe November, now we have sunny days until April, I am from Cartagena I can offer my help to anyone in this forum.Are you currently living in Cartagena? I ask because someone in this thread was recently looking for a guide.
Hi friend,
Clock tower pub is open so far under previous reservation on their website, The nightlife has been returning to normal little by little, but many places remain closed, if you are interested, I can guide you in the southern part of the city, it is much less expensive and if you are well accompanied it is safe too. I live here in Cartagena and any help you need is at your service.Ill be visiting Cartagena soon. I would love a guide for when I arrive! I would gladly pay for drinks / food / girls or cash for your services!
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Are you currently living in Cartagena? I ask because someone in this thread was recently looking for a guide.Yes my friend, I'm living hear in Cartagena, I'm on vacations until January 4th, so I'm available just tell me.
Well shit is shaking out for me so my general stupid question this time is. What's the worst summer month in Cartagena weather wise?
Can anyone compare it to SE Asian conditions?
And yes, I realize that chica selection will be poor, no beaches, etc. Its more of a 30 day free airfare scouting trip.Yes, I can.
Imagine the worst summer day in Bangkok -- that'll be a regular summer day in Cartagena. Just like that. I was in CTG in June.
Granted, I'm a sweating hog, but I've never been as miserable anywhere in SEA as I was in Cartagena. Maybe Manaus. Stroke me as very similar weather-like.
Cartagena is a hell of a city, though, nothing like Manaus. I will come again, but in winter. I was told Jan to mid Feb is much better.
However, why do you think the chicas selection will be poor? I thought it was excellent last summer.
SouthernOcean
12-10-20, 12:35
What do they mean by Dawn in the escort ads? Does that mean all night?
Summer is not a particularly bad time weather wise in Cartagena. Just keep in mind that this is the tropics and no matter what time of year you go the humidity will fall on you like a wall as soon as you get off the plane (There are no jet bridges so if its raining you get wet walking down the steps to the apron, if its not raining than you just get the humidity and heat) the early summer is good but the months of August and Sept start to get more rain and October is the worse. I have been there in Sept / Oct and even during the rainy times there is often a downpour for less than an hour and then that is it for the day. It is not as bad as monsoon season in Southeast Asia by a long shot. I sat in my bungalow on an Thailand's Island Phi Phi Don and watched the rain an the palm trees going sideways in the wind.
I do not understand why you would say " I realize that chica selection will be poor" when you are talking about summer, summer is when it gets good in my opinion, lots of chicas fly in from other cities to make money. And there are beaches even as we speak but you just have t make a reservation, Now this year everything is depending on how long it takes to roll out this vaccine and get things close to normal again. I think by summer it should be well on its way. The economy there has taken a bad hit but I am a firm believer that capitalism will combine with Cartagena being a land of opportunity and it will bounce back fast. May not all the same players in the restaurant and hotel businesses but money never sleeps and it will find its way to open new things to replace the old.
https://www.holiday-weather.com/cartagena_colombia/averages/The part about the chicas was tounge in cheek based on years on the Asia forums.
How would you compare Cartagena in October to Thailand. I never really found it unbearable, I just sweat like a pig. And I'm sure the infrastructure in Cartagena is well ahead of where I just spent October, Siem Reap. I usually like to get out of the USA in September.
Ill be visiting Cartagena soon. I would love a guide for when I arrive! I would gladly pay for drinks / food / girls or cash for your services!Hello friend, of course I can help you, when do you arrive in the city?
Have a use it or lose it airline ticket so I am chancing the trip. Will write a post each day. Where do you guys want me to check? Any women you can recommend? Staying in Walled City.I'm in the same boat with a use it or lose it airline ticket (actually have 3 separate credits, but one expires mid-January 2021).
Planning to take off first of January and stay for 2 months more or less, but still looking for a temporary apartment that is lady friendly.
Based on what I'm reading, not all apartments allow visitors.
I've always worked virtually and literally got used to spending 80% of my time in Asia (Thailand, Philippines, China, HK, Indo, Malaysia).
Came back to the land of no pussy during Chinese New Year last January and have been stuck here ever since.
Balls are swelling up to the size of a grapefruit and can't get back to Asia anytime soon, so I spun the bottle and decided to hit up Cartagena.
Will be my first time setting foot in Colombia, so I'm reading a shit ton of posts here to try and get a feel for it.
Hello friend, of course I can help you, when do you arrive in the city?I will arrive the afternoon of December 18th! I am not sure what the policy is, but I can give you my contact information. But I think you might need to be a subscribed member. I am not sure, it doesn't look like I can private message you.
SouthernOcean
12-11-20, 02:48
Would like at least for one night to have a drop beautiful woman that does natural oral and will do anal. Oh yeh, big tits. Kind of a Christmas list. I arrive on the 4th and am staying in the Walled City.
Hello friend, of course I can help you, when do you arrive in the city?
SouthernOcean
12-11-20, 03:38
DAWN. Is it a time thing or a sex thing.
SouthernOcean
12-11-20, 18:01
I arrive Jan 4.
Would like at least for one night to have a drop beautiful woman that does natural oral and will do anal. Oh yeh, big tits. Kind of a Christmas list. I arrive on the 4th and am staying in the Walled City.
I am here now. Pretty much everything is open. Just everything closes at 12.
Arrived Thursday. Immigration was probably the easiest I ever had. Got to the apartment. Had one girl from tinder come over immediately. Then later another I know from before, she brought some party supplies. After we played we went for a simple dinner across the street. By time we were done it was 9:30. I didn't feel it worth it to go to the clock tower or else because I'the only have about 1-2 hours max before I need to head home. So that is a bummer. But plenty of girls on tinder. I will check the clock tonight and the clubs for sure. I heard it's just everyone sitting hahaha.
They take covid very serious down here! Mask 24/7. Temperature everywhere. Even wash your shoes!
DAWN. Is it a time thing or a sex thing.The only place I've noticed the use of "dawn", "la madrugada" is at love motels which often have a rate for 1-6 hours, a rate for additional hours and a rate to stay the rest of the night. I think that's for weeknights when business drops off after midnight.
I would assume it's basically a girl giving a rate for Toda la noche, all night.
YippieKayay
12-11-20, 22:56
I am here now. Pretty much everything is open. Just everything closes at 12.
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They take covid very serious down here! Mask 24/7. Temperature everywhere. Even wash your shoes!Just to compare for those looking at other destinations:
Mexico: In Cancun and Playa Del Carmen everything stayed open pretty late. Temperature checks at some entrances. Masks were mostly worn by locals and for tourists it seemed optional. Welcome mats had liquid in them which I would assume was disinfectant. No need to reserve ahead of time. Things were just open.
Brazil: In Rio everyone pretty much wore masks. I got taunted by a local when I had mine down, outside, smoking a cigarette. Everything closed at around 11 PM (including taxis off the street). In Sao Paulo there was no night life to speak of. That city had deep COVID scars on its edifice. Some buffets were open in both cities which I found hilarious. No need to reserve ahead of time.
Enjoy Cartagena. From what I'm reading and hearing from friends there is that a lot of shit is closed and you have to do ridiculous things like go on the Internet to reserve seats on the beach or in certain restaurants. Colombians are taking more precautions which is good but it also makes for a shitty vacation. I'm going to wait until post-vaccine before heading down.
I'm in the same boat with a use it or lose it airline ticket (actually have 3 separate credits, but one expires mid-January 2021).
Planning to take off first of January and stay for 2 months more or less, but still looking for a temporary apartment that is lady friendly.
Based on what I'm reading, not all apartments allow visitors.
I've always worked virtually and literally got used to spending 80% of my time in Asia (Thailand, Philippines, China, HK, Indo, Malaysia).
Came back to the land of no pussy during Chinese New Year last January and have been stuck here ever since.
Balls are swelling up to the size of a grapefruit and can't get back to Asia anytime soon, so I spun the bottle and decided to hit up Cartagena.
Will be my first time setting foot in Colombia, so I'm reading a shit ton of posts here to try and get a feel for it.I'll be following you adventures closely as I'm going to get jabbed in February and be ready to take off again by August. If Thailand doesn't want to welcome my money by letting me come and go, there are alternatives. The air is bad in Bangkok again already too.
Mojo Bandit
12-12-20, 01:46
The part about the chicas was tounge in cheek based on years on the Asia forums.
How would you compare Cartagena in October to Thailand. I never really found it unbearable, I just sweat like a pig. And I'm sure the infrastructure in Cartagena is well ahead of where I just spent October, Siem Reap. I usually like to get out of the USA in September.The infrastructure in the tourist areas of Cartagena and the immediately surrounding neighborhoods are the same you would find anywhere 1st world so to speak. Some buildings show more decay than others but that ahs improved recently too (in the past few years) I would even say that Cartagena has less buildings by percentage that show decay than Venice. These buildings are old, Spanish colonial old.
One of the main issues regarding infrastructure is just a real lack of storm drainage so when those short downpours happen the streets overflow with water fairly quickly.
Transportation wise Taxis as ratio to other cars can rival NYC, not a problem finding a taxi and even when you get ripped off you get a good fare LOL. They do wonder through the old city but really there is not a lot of traffic on the narrow streets of the old city they can be found thicker in places like Bocagrande and El Laguito.
Tips on Getting Around.
Speaking of infrastructure some things to understand about the old city; In the old city there are basically two terms for the streets; Calle and Carrera.
In the old city Calles run basically and with some exceptions east to west. The are numbered sequentially and the lower numbers start in the south and a higher number means you moved north. Carreras run basically and with some exceptions north to south. They are numbered sequentially and the lower number starts in the west and the numbers get larger as you move east. The signs are are on the sides of buildings at the corners.
There will almost always be two street signs posted, an old sign with just the old name and newer sign that has the two differing street names. In days of yore the streets had different names than now but Cartagena has since modernized and simplified the grid. The new signs are brown the old signs are multicolored mostly blue, gold and white with only he old name look like a tile work with fancy blue border and the city coat of arms painted in it. If you only see an old sign check the corners of the other buildings for a new brown sign. The actual name of the street that corresponds to the new numbered grid is in small letters so be careful to just read the small print. One sign will have the old name and one will have either the new name or both. Cartagena likes to keep a hold of its heritage so the old names are not going away. When I first started going to Cartagena these were not marked with the new names, only the old names and the old names change every couple of blocks or so. I stayed lost LOL.
I am going to attach some photos I snipped from Google Street Maps, the two photos of new brown sighs show the street that La Dolce Vita is located on the street is Carrera 6 , The old name when you first turn onto Carrera 6 coming from the Plaza de Les Coches (inside the wall next to the clock tower) is called Calle de Colegio but than as you cross the intersection just before La Dolce Vita it changes to Calle de Prevnar. Then a photo of just an old street sign. Again I repeat the actual name is in small letters so be careful to just read the small print. The other photo is one I took in El Laguito to demonstrate how many taxis are on the roads.
While I do truly enjoy the food at La Cevechieria. It's the epicenter of annoying people trying to sell you stuff.
While I do truly enjoy the food at La Cevechieria. It's the epicenter of annoying people trying to sell you stuff.Welcome to Cartagena, La cevicheria or Cancha Cevicheria is a very good restaurant I think they have the best ceviches in the city, I hope you can enjoy the city, and of course the beauty of our Latina women.
I'll be following you adventures closely as I'm going to get jabbed in February and be ready to take off again by August. If Thailand doesn't want to welcome my money by letting me come and go, there are alternatives. The air is bad in Bangkok again already too.I'll definitely type up field reports after arrival.
Haven't yet booked my accommodations, as I'm still researching it and have a little bit of time.
As far as Latin America goes, my only experiences were in Mexico a few years ago and were generally mixed, but I have higher expectations here.
My personal preference would be to get back to Bangkok or Makati (due to familiarity), but that doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon.
Looking at youtube videos of the clock tower, it sort of reminds me of the Greenbelt scene near the Havana Cafe in Makati, so we will see.
SouthernOcean
12-12-20, 15:50
Any women on Twitter and is so, could you pass along the #s. Also how do I access Tinder anonymously. Or can I rent a Tinder account from someone.
Welcome to Cartagena, La cevicheria or Cancha Cevicheria is a very good restaurant I think they have the best ceviches in the city, I hope you can enjoy the city, and of course the beauty of our Latina women.Are these places in centro? I'll be there in 2 weeks! Haven't been in Cartagena since 2011. Looking forward to getting to know the city!
The infrastructure in the tourist areas of Cartagena and the immediately surrounding neighborhoods are the same you would find anywhere 1st world so to speak. Some buildings show more decay than others but that ahs improved recently too (in the past few years) I would even say that Cartagena has less buildings by percentage that show decay than Venice. These buildings are old, Spanish colonial old.
One of the main issues regarding infrastructure is just a real lack of storm drainage so when those short downpours happen the streets overflow with water fairly quickly.
Transportation wise Taxis as ratio to other cars can rival NYC, not a problem finding a taxi and even when you get ripped off you get a good fare LOL. They do wonder through the old city but really there is not a lot of traffic on the narrow streets of the old city they can be found thicker in places like Bocagrande and El Laguito.
Tips on Getting Around.
Speaking of infrastructure some things to understand about the old city; In the old city there are basically two terms for the streets; Calle and Carrera.
In the old city Calles run basically and with some exceptions east to west. The are numbered sequentially and the lower numbers start in the south and a higher number means you moved north. Carreras run basically and with some exceptions north to south. They are numbered sequentially and the lower number starts in the west and the numbers get larger as you move east. The signs are are on the sides of buildings at the corners.
There will almost always be two street signs posted, an old sign with just the old name and newer sign that has the two differing street names. In days of yore the streets had different names than now but Cartagena has since modernized and simplified the grid. The new signs are brown the old signs are multicolored mostly blue, gold and white with only he old name look like a tile work with fancy blue border and the city coat of arms painted in it. If you only see an old sign check the corners of the other buildings for a new brown sign. The actual name of the street that corresponds to the new numbered grid is in small letters so be careful to just read the small print. One sign will have the old name and one will have either the new name or both. Cartagena likes to keep a hold of its heritage so the old names are not going away. When I first started going to Cartagena these were not marked with the new names, only the old names and the old names change every couple of blocks or so. I stayed lost LOL.
I am going to attach some photos I snipped from Google Street Maps, the two photos of new brown sighs show the street that La Dolce Vita is located on the street is Carrera 6 , The old name when you first turn onto Carrera 6 coming from the Plaza de Les Coches (inside the wall next to the clock tower) is called Calle de Colegio but than as you cross the intersection just before La Dolce Vita it changes to Calle de Prevnar. Then a photo of just an old street sign. Again I repeat the actual name is in small letters so be careful to just read the small print. The other photo is one I took in El Laguito to demonstrate how many taxis are on the roads.Good post! I'll be there in 2 weeks. Can you recommend a couple of places to eat good and not pay tourist prices? Any good places for fish and cerviche? Gracias!
John Clayton
12-12-20, 17:08
Good post! I'll be there in 2 weeks. Can you recommend a couple of places to eat good and not pay tourist prices?...It is a tourist town, so any fancy place in Bocagrande, the walled city, Getsemani is going to charge tourist prices for tourist food. However, it's still, even with the recent decline of the USD, very inexpensive compared to US or European prices. The most expensive entree at a white tablecloth, foreign restaurant is going to be $10 to $15 max.
The Tall Man
12-12-20, 18:28
I'll definitely type up field reports after arrival.
Haven't yet booked my accommodations, as I'm still researching it and have a little bit of time.
As far as Latin America goes, my only experiences were in Mexico a few years ago and were generally mixed, but I have higher expectations here.
My personal preference would be to get back to Bangkok or Makati (due to familiarity), but that doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon.
Looking at youtube videos of the clock tower, it sort of reminds me of the Greenbelt scene near the Havana Cafe in Makati, so we will see.I have been to both and pulled girls from both the Greenbelt near the Havana Cafe in Makati and the Clock Tower in Cartagena. Yes very similar just replace the pinoy's for Latin American girls with curves.
I love them all.
The Tall Man.
Just walk around Boca grande and you will see places where locals are eating. In my opinion it's better to pay the tourist prices. And not just tourists wealthy Colombians.
Good post! I'll be there in 2 weeks. Can you recommend a couple of places to eat good and not pay tourist prices? Any good places for fish and cerviche? Gracias!
It is a tourist town, so any fancy place in Bocagrande, the walled city, Getsemani is going to charge tourist prices for tourist food. However, it's still, even with the recent decline of the USD, very inexpensive compared to US or European prices. The most expensive entree at a white tablecloth, foreign restaurant is going to be $10 to $15 max.I understand. Thanks! I'm just going to enjoy and not be cheap. I'm thinking of retiring there in a few years so I plan to try to see a lot. I have a few solid contacts. Should be a fun trip!
Just walk around Boca grande and you will see places where locals are eating. In my opinion it's better to pay the tourist prices. And not just tourists wealthy Colombians.Ok, thanks! 10 or 15 bucks for a good meal is fine!
Ok, thanks! 10 or 15 bucks for a good meal is fine!Getsemani also has nice places. And if you head north of the old city, away from Bocagrande towards the airport there are less touristy places as well. BTW the tourists are not USA either, many from Bogata and Medellin.
Getsemani also has nice places. And if you head north of the old city, away from Bocagrande towards the airport there are less touristy places as well. BTW the tourists are not USA either, many from Bogata and Medellin.I'm staying in laguito. Bocagrande, Gestimini, San Diego and of course Centro are all on my list.
I want to check out Manga and la boquilla eventually as well. But maybe not this trip. We shall see. Thanks again!
My idea of dining in Cartagena is about pussy. Here is a referral for hungry folks, https://celelerestaurante.com/.
I'm staying in laguito. Bocagrande, Gestimini, San Diego and of course Centro are all on my list.
I want to check out Manga and la boquilla eventually as well. But maybe not this trip. We shall see. Thanks again!Stay away from Muele. Terrible service for a pricey place.
MongerHunger
12-13-20, 06:19
Ok, thanks! 10 or 15 bucks for a good meal is fine!On Calle 1 B in El Laguito there are a few places that have complete meals for 10,000 COP. A local also recommended Sabores del Mar to me. It wasn't bad. First time I had rib soup.
Any women on Twitter and is so, could you pass along the #s. Also how do I access Tinder anonymously. Or can I rent a Tinder account from someone.Must be the budget plan.
Must be the budget plan.I'll see if I can get the address of the company in Vietnam that was recycling condoms. Put together a complete package for the budget mongering. Traveler.
While I do truly enjoy the food at La Cevechieria. It's the epicenter of annoying people trying to sell you stuff.To save space, I'm not going to quote Mojo's post again, just suffice it to say that the current information being tossed about amply demonstrates my long time belief that the only place to get realtravel info is this board and its predecessors years ago. Between guys who are having $5000 nights in FKKs or tweakers banging in a smelly chickenshack in Poipet, you can find everything you need to know about food, drink, directions, etc. Far better than Lonely Planet or Trip Advisor.
So what's the vagrant, beggar, peddler situation like? The amputee beggars / peddlars here in Siem are far worse than anywhere I have ever been, not that they are annoying, its just sad, especially when they are widows. I usually allocate $5 a day for them.
NeilGeorge
12-14-20, 03:28
I'll see if I can get the address of the company in Vietnam that was recycling condoms. Put together a complete package for the budget mongering. Traveler.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25/world/asia/vietnam-recycled-condoms.html#text=Officers%20 who%20 raided%20 a%20 warehouse, of%20 bags%20 on%20 the%20 floor.
SouthernOcean
12-14-20, 12:23
I am looking to maximize the experience. I will be there for seven days. I travel once a year and need to make the most of each opportunity. I read your posts about how helpful Tinder can be in finding quality escorts, but for security reasons I cannot sign up for Tinder on my own. Hence I would be glad to pay for access to Tinder on someone's account to get the best selection possible. Am I made of money, no, but I am coming to have a great time.
Mojo Bandit
12-14-20, 20:15
I am looking to maximize the experience. I will be there for seven days. I travel once a year and need to make the most of each opportunity. I read your posts about how helpful Tinder can be in finding quality escorts, but for security reasons I cannot sign up for Tinder on my own. Hence I would be glad to pay for access to Tinder on someone's account to get the best selection possible. Am I made of money, no, but I am coming to have a great time.I promise that you do not need Tender and that Tender will not add anything to your experience that you cannot find at the Clubs La Dolce Vita and Space or at the Clock Tower area. I had originally downloaded Tender and even paid for Tender Gold so I could start trawling Cartagena before I left to go down there, but truth be told I did not find as many quality chicas on there as are going to standing right in front of you in the Plaza de LOS Coches by the clocktower or in the clubs. To me it was actually a waste of money.
On Calle 1 B in El Laguito there are a few places that have complete meals for 10,000 COP. A local also recommended Sabores del Mar to me. It wasn't bad. First time I had rib soup.On that street the place with the grill outside is a pretty good.
Carbon de Pollo on Calle 6 is very good-- meats and typical Colombian plates at $10-$15, La Dulceria on Cra 2 across the street is also good. And there are quite a few Lebanese places around.
All the cool people go to Juan Valdez near there. LOL.
Mojo Bandit
12-14-20, 20:47
Getsemani also has nice places. And if you head north of the old city, away from Bocagrande towards the airport there are less touristy places as well. BTW the tourists are not USA either, many from Bogata and Medellin.I am just surveying from two thousand miles away and the devastation this virus has brought is crazy. One example is a place I was introduced to by chica I met on Latinamerican Cupid on my first trip a dozen years ago called Mila Postres. I always made it a point to visit this place for their tacos and then a coffee drink with some type of dessert because that's what they specialized in, the local chica that took me their originally back 2008 said it was famous all over Colombia. From all the delivery and take out boxes that looked like Tiffany boxes lining the walls I would think they were booming before the virus.
SouthernOcean
12-14-20, 20:50
I have stayed in Costa Rica, Panama, and several places in Mexico but this is shaping up to be the one place I will repeat. Looking forward to it. Will be there on the 4th. Perhaps I can buy some of my fellow mongers a drink.
I promise that you do not need Tender and that Tender will not add anything to your experience that you cannot find at the Clubs La Dolce Vita and Space or at the Clock Tower area. I had originally downloaded Tender and even paid for Tender Gold so I could start trawling Cartagena before I left to go down there, but truth be told I did not find as many quality chicas on there as are going to standing right in front of you in the Plaza de LOS Coches by the clocktower or in the clubs. To me it was actually a waste of money.
Mojo Bandit
12-14-20, 21:05
Ok, thanks! 10 or 15 bucks for a good meal is fine!You say you are staying in El Laguito on 1 B. Just where the road forks at the northern end of the El Laguito area there is a place called Riquisimo BBQ. It doesn't look like much and I am not saying they are gourmet but they have a wood burning grill and do a pretty good flame broiled "baby beef" served Argentinian style with chimichurri, ( about ten dollars US)I would not recommend any other steak here its kind of tough, the baby beef is good though. They do other things to of course and the fresh fish that comes off their grill is decent also. I have found myself at Riquisimo a lot while staying in El Laguito because it stays open later than most places that close at 10 pm.
Sorry but I am not a big fan of Ceviche, but ironically the one place that I tried it was a restaurant in Cartagena, I prefer my seafood grilled or scampi. The place that I tried Ceviche in Cartagena is long gone since that was 2008.
this place is right near the clock tower has maintained a perfect 5 rating out of over 900 hundred reviews ( it must be the shit) ! So if you want ceviche than I am betting this would be the place. One of the reviews said Anthony Bourdain (RIP) made the place famous and another review said the prices are fair but the servings are small. Looks to right on Plaza de Los Coches near the Hard Rock Cafe - Hell I did not even like ceviche the one time I tried it but I may even try it here the next time I visit
tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297476-d13352551-Reviews-Cancha_Cevicheria-Cartagena_Cartagena_District_Bolivar_Department.html
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