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Hello amigos,
I want to ask you a few questions regarding Bogota. I want to visit this place, after reading all your reports. I'm from California and seems that all flights are pretty expensive, but seems that it would be worth it. I will be going on May 30 to June 6, if anybody wants to join me, please let me know.
Well my question is
How expensive is the transportation?
Has anybody tried regular night clubs?
Whats the exchange rate nowadays?
Thank you for your help and I hope I can see some of you soon.
If you need any help or information on Tijuana Mexico, let me know...
My email is guapo_t@yahoo.com
Take care
The Man
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The man,
Here's the info you request:
1. Transportation is very cheap, but you need to make sure you ALWAYS call for a cab and are picked up by the cab sent by the company you called. The best thing you can really do is make friends with ONE cab driver and stay with him all the time.
2. I have been visiting night clubs all my life, since I am originally from there. There are all kinds of night clubs, but some I can reccomend are:
a. Lido (Cra. 15 Cl. 95)
b. La Mansion (Av. Pepe Sierra close to the North Highway)
c. the group of night clubs on Cra. 15 Cl. 86 (Extasis, Casanova, others)
d. Casa 123 (look for previous references on the forum).
When you get INTO the places you will be checked for weapons. Generally speaking, when you go out, if you are leaving alone, you will be offered by a lot of people the chance to go to private houses. Depending on how adventurous you are, that could be a nice option, but again, always use the same cab, even if you have to pay him to wait for you.
The best exchange rate you will get is right after passing customs, BEFORE leaving the doors. I usually find the exchange houses at the RIGHT to offer better rates. It should be around $2.550 pesos per dollar. As a reference point, you should expect to pay anything between Col. $100.000 and Col. $300.000 on night clubs for the girls, depending on the club, the night, the girl and your negotiating skills.
As with anything, do your research on the forum befire going, there are some chica friendly hotels, and others that will charge additional.
There are cheaper places for quickies, like Abejitas (Cra. 14 Cl. 83). There is a bunch of other places, which I would advise to avoid if your spanish is not good.
Any other questions, I'll try to be of help.
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Better NOT to use the exchange services if you can help it. Loads of ATMs all over the place give a better rate, though they'll only give 300,000 - 400,000 a pop.
Current rate of exchange is at http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=USDCOP=X&d=c&t=2y You'll only loose 1-2% on this.
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I will finally be in Bogota from tomorrow to next tuesday. If someone wants to share experiences, PM Me.
Toby,
I PM'd you for the phone of your girl, but no response. Did you check your private messages?
Regards,
Yikad
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I will be in Bogota in from May 30 to June 6, unless you guys recommend some other city in Colombia. How about Barranquilla? Keep me informed on Bogota, since I need to buy my airline ticket soon.
Also, I was wandering in hotel intercontinental, has any of you guys been there? Thank you for all your help. I will post pictures and experiences once I come back.
I might bother you with some more questions regarding Bogota, but I'm kind of nervous going to solo to Colombia.
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The Sofitel in Bogota is a very nice Hotel. I was there with my G/F so i dont know what their policy is on bringing girls to your rooms.
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The Man,
The Intercontinental is a rather large corporate hotel. It is near downtown, where it is noisy and busy.
You would be better to look for a place in the northern area of Bogota. Try the Embassy Suites, 101 Park Place, or the Cosmos.
Good luck and enjoy!
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April has been the wetest month in YEARS in BOGOTA according to locals. It has also been VERY cold so any visitor expecting a tropical climate should be forewarned to bring a jacket. Also, dressing tropical will make you stand out EVEN MORE increasing your risk of being targeting by criminals. The risks are real so use GREAT caution when venturing about, ESPECIALLY outside the Zona Norte.
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Well,
Here I am, getting ready for my trip to Bogota. I'm a little nervous, since is the first time I'll be in Colombia. This is my plan and please tell me if I'm making a mistake, since I'm new in this hobby. I met a girl in the internet, I have seen pictures of her, and spoke on the phone for a few times with her. She is from Cucuta, she is willing to travel to Bogota and stay with me for a few days. I want to see her, but I also want to know other girls, but I don't know how hard would be to get a non-pro in Bogota. I'm in my late 20s good looking, I speak spanish, I have no trouble picking up girls in Mexico, US etc. Well you might be thinking "What is a guy like this doing in Colombia?" Well, I'm married but still like to go out sometimes.
Thank you guys for your advise on the hotels, and I guess I want to stay in la Zona Norte. Are there any regular Discos in zona norte or are there more in zona centro? Your advise will be appreciated.
The man
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I'm going to give you my silly regular advice. Get the Footprint guide.
All the good clubs are on the zona norte. I hope you are aware that the days to party in Colombia are Fridays and Saturdays, with Thursdays being not bad. The rest of the week is a lot quieter.
There's the malls for meeting women during the day.
Do yourself a favor and take your girl to the gold museum. You'll thank me for the idea, if you didn't already have it in your plans.
Finally, google the words "rumba" and "bogota" and you'll get a few links that tell you the latest about the nightlife in the Athens of South America.
Ferolga
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Gentlemen,
I completed my trip last week, but only now I've managed to get my backlog updated. Here is the report.
If you look at a previous report from Toby Gru, you will find his experience with Jimena. I was intrigued by it, and he was kind enough to provide her contact information, so I called her while in Bogotá, and we went out.
Gentleman, she is exactly what the doctor ordered in terms of a sweet GFE. As she works and studies, don't expect to meet her during the day; we met at night, on a friday, at a restaurant. We chatted for a while, and then we went to a good, quit place (not my place).
After a point, it becomes unnecessary to describe in detail what a session is; for those of you into that kind of thing, read Anais Nin; suffice it to say that you are in for a very intense experience with her. We never discussed any money, nor did she ever mention it; I chose what to pay, and did so at the moment of saying good bye. I gave her the equivalent of US$75. Believe me, very well deserved.
For those of you more into the bang for the buck, I went also to Abejitas (cra. 14#83-23), in the zona rosa; a long selection passed before my eyes, and I selected Carolina, a very nice girl; an hour of a very unrushed service, light massage included, for Col $100.000 (USD$40). Abejitas is open on business hours, until 10pm, 7 days per week, and in my different travels, I have always found someone to my liking there.
The two experiences will be enhanced if you guys behave as gentleman; it is people you are dealing with, don't forget that. If you treat them like your girlfriend, they will behave precisely as that.
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I wanted to let everyone know that the Embassy Suites is chica friendly. The only thing required is that the lady has to register with the front desk.
I recommend that you book a " double" instead of a single room, so that they will not charge anything. Another way to get around the system, is to go to the bar or the restaurant first, and then go upstairs.
I have taken several to my room without a problem.
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What are the safty concerns regarding travel between Bogata and Medillin and or Cali? Should one fly or is it safe to drive?
I understand Cali is pooners paradise? Was going to go to Cartagena but the touristy style or ambience and the touts have made me change my mind and try a more real Columbia and probably less expensive.
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Will arrive in a few days. have so many questions I'd be happy to get answered
1) How much is a plane ticket bogota-cartagena return? good place to buy it? is it dangerous to go by bus? price?
2) How much is a plane ticket bogota-Rio de Janeiro return?
3) Good recommendations for discos or bars to meet freelancers, that is not bars with barfines etc. anywhere in Colombia.
4) For mongering. I am 27 Y O and have got 2 months to pass in Colombia, where should I go? I am not interested in the brothel scene or other "in house" sex parlours.
5) Best cities and places to meet non-pros who are possible to have a fun time with even the first night?
There are so many experienced guys on this forum. Please give me some advice so my first time in Colombia/South America will be great.
thanks