Santa Marta

[Rover2]

A friend of mine was in Santa Marta 8 years ago. He said it has one of the the best scenes of Latin America, a whole strip with girlie bars, similar to maybe a small version of Pattaya. And some freelance clubs to boot.

Unfortunately, that has all shut down completely. Two locals I talked to confirmed that this did indeed exist 8 years ago, a strip with about 10 bars. None of them are left. The freelance clubs have closed as well.

Strip clubs: Bananas. Closed. Flamingo. Closed. Renobar. Closed.

Freelance clubs: Tibiri tabara. Closed. El velero del amor. Closed.

Parque de LOS novios: no freelancers spotted.

I was out in the late evening. Maybe between 9 pm and midnight or so. I was in Rodadero and Santa Marta proper..

If I'm reading this right a Banana's is closed that sucks. It was right around the corner from the park. I had a great time about a year ago there and was definitely planning on returning.

Where is Troya and what are the prices like if anybody knows? Dubai was to pricey for my liking.

[Cara Cicatriz]

A friend of mine was in Santa Marta 8 years ago. He said it has one of the the best scenes of Latin America, a whole strip with girlie bars, similar to maybe a small version of Pattaya. And some freelance clubs to boot.

Unfortunately, that has all shut down completely. Two locals I talked to confirmed that this did indeed exist 8 years ago, a strip with about 10 bars. None of them are left. The freelance clubs have closed as well.

Strip clubs: Bananas. Closed. Flamingo. Closed. Renobar. Closed.

Freelance clubs: Tibiri tabara. Closed. El velero del amor. Closed.

Parque de LOS novios: no freelancers spotted.

I was out in the late evening. Maybe between 9 pm and midnight or so. I was in Rodadero and Santa Marta proper.

I'm sure there are still casas to be found (not my style of mongering), but the fun time gogo bar scene and freelance club scene is all but gone. Only two places are left now, both in Rodadero. They're called Dubai and Troya. Dubai has been around for a long time and is famous. Troya is new and there to replace Bananas and Renobar. Apparently the girls migrated from those two bars to the new Troya.

Summary: there isn't a strip anymore, only 2 strip clubs, and they're not in the same part of town so you will need 3 taxis. One to go from your hotel to Dubai, another from Dubai to Troya, another to go back. Small clubs, pretty dark, can't really make out what girls look like, and they don't dance on the poles, just sit around.

I'm sure you can find a nice girl there. But if you've been to Thailand, this will all seem pretty boring. Not to hate on the scene, but if you're like me and don't like brothel style mongering or casas as much as gogo bars and freelancers, you're probably better off in Cartagena or Medellin.

[DoctorF123]

Santa Marta wasn't quite what I expected -- pretty rustic and not particularly quaint. The beaches were so-so and the water wasn't very clean. Tonnes of people there, which only compounded the issues. Very hot and humid also. Some decent restaurants though. My little East Indian chica fell through because her Dad got bit by a poisonous snake on the forearm a few days before I arrived, and coupled with severe diabetes, had his lower arm amputated while I was there. Not surprisingly, my little chica didn't leave his side and stood me up a few times all the while claiming she was desperate to see me. No hard feelings, but I've deleted her from Whatsapp. She sent me some pretty gory pics from the hospital.

My other SeekingArrangement.com gal (mid-30's child psychologist) who lives in Santa Marta looked and acted kinda strange when I met her, despite her very decent body and passable English, so I went to Option 3 -- bars girls. I had researched the brothel scene and found that the Banana Bar was supposedly the best venue there, so I popped by about 10 pm on the Sunday night and thought the cabbie was trying to fuck with me because the entrance was so brutal looking -- no sign outside either. WTF?

Well, it kinda reminded me of Bar Tropical in Tijuana once inside, but about 2 notches shabbier in the main bar area. The chicas were pretty marginal looking, with everyone approaching me and making the experience bothersome. Also got approached for cocaine a few times by some rateros. One gal eventually piqued my interest as she kept passing her decent body (9/10) in front of my table. She was from Venezuela, spoke no English and had about a 6. 5 face with braces on her top row of teeth. Morena type with long curly black hair and claimed she had only been there 4 days. We agreed on a price equivalent to about $25 USD for 20 minutes, but I was so hungry I said I'd come back for her. After a very tasty seafood meal at "Donde Chucho's" a few blocks away, I returned to find her coming down the stairs and looking sweaty and disheveled -- oh great. Anyway, I wasn't leaving Santa Marta without banging something, so I made eye contact and she went to the back area to clean up. She even gargled with mouthwash, which I could smell on her breath when we were talking.

Anyways, we head to the entrance to the upstairs rooms and I almost put a stop to the entire experience right there. The only way I can describe it is that it reminded me of Alcatraz! I'm dead serious. Metal prison-like doors, narrow staircase with stained cement walls, exposed wires, bare light bulbs hanging at strange angles from rotted wooden ceiling beams. And there was a long line of about 8-10 couples in front of us just to get to the dozen rooms on the second level. And everyone one is stealing glances at me in this hot and humid stairwell as they're snogging each other in bright fluorescent lighting, which made the chicas look even more hideous than they appeared in the darker bar area. My gal still had a great body, but she was wearing far too much makeup that was applied poorly and I noticed some back acne partially covered by her long hair. It was the longest 15 minutes of my life, especially since the little sweaty / drunk fuck in front of me was singing some traditional Colombian song while flirting with my chica and winking at me while his obese puta scowled at the both of us.

We finally walk down a long, musty low-ceiling hall to get to our 10 X6 room and it's completely disgusting. Single bed wedged against a wall covered in graffiti, stained bedspread, dirty toilet, slimy little shower stall and a single exposed light bulb. My chica is embarrassed for me, but all I could do was chuckle and say, "Well, let's fuck like inmates in this prison" which caused her to laugh and release the tension. I tried turning the light off for mood, but it was pitch black without it, so on came the 100 W bulb again, exposing every single tiny blemish on my chica -- of which there were many. And although there were easily 5,000 reasons to lose my boner in that place, the little blue pill I popped about an hour earlier didn't let me down, which was a tiny miracle. As such, I bent her over on the lumpy bed, pulled down my jeans, slipped on my condom and simply pounded her for about 7 minutes in doggy while just shaking my head in utter disbelief that this was happening while on my vacation. Luckily her panocha was pretty tight and there was no odor, so I nutted pretty strongly. She actually jumped in the little shower to wash off for 2 minutes, but it felt like 2 hours as I couldn't wait to break out of Alcatraz and be a free man again. Total cost with a beer and a lady drink: $36 USD for a very unique experience.

[Bbrocs]

Where exactly did you find these many working ladies in Taganga? At the popular disco whose name you cannot remember? You mentioned that you met the porn star Isabella Obregon there but did not session with her. You mentioned that there were many easy women at that disco, but that sounds like non-P4P.

I was under the impression that Taganga is more for the backpacker / hippie crowd, and a previous post on Taganga on this thread indicated that much of the action there was for Colombianos who wanted to do backpacker / hippie gringas for free.

Taganga Sensations night club around midnight Thursday on. I was there and there were working girls by themselves being discrete.

[GringoItaliano]

Taganga which is not far can be very interesting, and plenty of working ladies. It is a popular place for Israeli's looking for drugs and a cheap place to hangout. I happen to have some friends from there, so it is OK to go there if you are with someone from there. I have a lady friend from Taganga, but she decides to live in Santa Marta. Just don't go hanging out there alone, especially at night. Or, mostly just stay away from that beach at night. When I was there my lady friend pointed out to some of her cousins on the beach and says they rob people. LOL She waved at them and pointed at me to tell them that I am with her (don't rob me). I forgot the name of that disco, it is probably the most popular disco there. I had a great time and there were lots of easy to get women. A Colombian porn star named Isabella Obregon is from there. I saw her in the club and she is friends with my lady friend. My friend showed me some videos of her when I was in the club. I asked to have some photos with her. They went to have a private meeting and the porn star wanted 20 K pesos to take pictures with her. Well. This dumb gringo paid up the 20 K pesos. I got to dance with her afterwards though. But it seems like she has a very rich boyfriend. So, maybe no chance to get with her. That was more than a year ago though.

Where exactly did you find these many working ladies in Taganga? At the popular disco whose name you cannot remember? You mentioned that you met the porn star Isabella Obregon there but did not session with her. You mentioned that there were many easy women at that disco, but that sounds like non-P4P.

I was under the impression that Taganga is more for the backpacker / hippie crowd, and a previous post on Taganga on this thread indicated that much of the action there was for Colombianos who wanted to do backpacker / hippie gringas for free.

[Gagoo]

Old Parr.

Thanks for all the great information you've provided. I'm sure I will be reading again and rereading and trying to digest the detail.

I appreciate your help.

Barkey.

Taganga which is not far can be very interesting, and plenty of working ladies. It is a popular place for Israeli's looking for drugs and a cheap place to hangout. I happen to have some friends from there, so it is OK to go there if you are with someone from there. I have a lady friend from Taganga, but she decides to live in Santa Marta. Just don't go hanging out there alone, especially at night. Or, mostly just stay away from that beach at night. When I was there my lady friend pointed out to some of her cousins on the beach and says they rob people. LOL She waved at them and pointed at me to tell them that I am with her (don't rob me). I forgot the name of that disco, it is probably the most popular disco there. I had a great time and there were lots of easy to get women. A Colombian porn star named Isabella Obregon is from there. I saw her in the club and she is friends with my lady friend. My friend showed me some videos of her when I was in the club. I asked to have some photos with her. They went to have a private meeting and the porn star wanted 20 K pesos to take pictures with her. Well. This dumb gringo paid up the 20 K pesos. I got to dance with her afterwards though. But it seems like she has a very rich boyfriend. So, maybe no chance to get with her. That was more than a year ago though.

[JjBee62]

El Rodadero is a 5 to 10 minute taxi ride to and from Santa Marta, and taxis here are very inexpensive. I always tell people do not come here to monger, as it is much better to bring your own girl from another area. There are clubs, but it is much better to hook up with a girl you share chemistry with if you are going to be here longer than 3 or 4 days. You might also consider the dating websites such as Colombian Cupido to find girls if you plan to stay 10 days. There are many girls from Barranquilla who would jump at the opportunity to come and spend time in Santa Marta. It is only a 2 hour bus ride from Barranquilla, and 4 to 4. 5 hours from Cartagena. It is also a nice ride if you go the Cartagena route, and the ride goes by very quickly. Van shuttles or taking the bus is very affordable so you might want to consider going to Cartagena for a few days, as that is a mongering destination, and then bring a girl back to Santa Marta with you if you choose to go that route. Shuttles run at all hours so you can take for an example a shuttle that leaves at 6 am and be in Cartagena at 10:30 am. You have several options. You can have fun here alone but 10 days is a rather long time relying on the places that are here. You will find Cartagena to be filled with many options when it comes to nightlife, the vibe and electricity is spectacular with so many fun places to go to. I absolutely love the place, but it is so damn expensive for someone like me who loves to create a party in any venue I walk into.

Are you referring to Paseo Camellon? Paseo Camellon is a beautiful (boardwalk) area and the swimming is acceptable. Again if you are looking for a beach I suggest you go to Parque Tayrona or to El Rodadero. At night you can find some girls walking the boardwalk area (Paseo Camellon) If you go to Parque Tayrona I recommend you do not take the bus there as you will have a long long walk through the jungle to get to the beach. It is much easier taking a taxi to Taganga (a fishing village) 18,000 pesos I think is the taxi fare, then take a launch from there to one of the beaches in Parque Tayrona. Launches are every where when you reach Taganga, as Taganga is very small.

My suggestion is for you to go to the beach in El Rodadero then it is easy to get the lay of the land of everything else. Also the beach in El Rodadero is a big big party every night, but it can be boring if you are by yourself. My favorite pay for play bar in the Santa Marta / El Rodadero area is Bananas but keep your guard up wherever you go at night in Santa Marta. On the other hand El Rodadero is extremely safe, and everything is in walking distance. I love it here.

I also reviewed your posting history, and all your postings are questions, but you have never contributed any information to help others. Generally I refuse to help anyone unless they have made a contribution, so I hope if you do make the trip to Colombia you share your experiences as a way to help others who also might be considering coming to this area but have no knowledge of the area what so ever.

This is worth a standing ovation. You packed a bunch of information in there and covered everyone's pet peeve at the end. It's really annoying to answer a bunch of questions, reply to several PMs, do your best to help some guy have a great trip, and never see another post until they popup elsewhere asking for help again.

[Puppeteer]

Thanks again for your info. Well, it is not that I am only at this site but also at a German site. As English is not my mother. Tongue I wrote my experience of Pattaya in a German forum. Unfortunately there is not a single review to Colombia. So I do support the monger-society. Also your answers are not only for me but help also all others interested in traveling Santa Marta.

Anyhow: my program is very simple: in the daytime beach. In the night 1st getting a girl for st on a daily changing base and later hanging around with my friend. From hotel to beach and ladies not much effort / short distance. Beach must not be great but just oki for lying there and swimming a little. For the girls-part it is important for me that there is some variety.

So if I got you right: El Rodadero would not be good as there are to less girls. Santa marta would be better. In Santa Marta you can find some girls walking the boardwalk area (Paseo Camellon). Jut some or some more? In other site they write: "Carrera 1 C nearby Parque Camellon is very popular area among the Santa Marta Street prostitutes. ". Bananas I read good things about also.

Thanks a lot also for the info that swimming is acceptable around Paseo Camellon. Also in the north of it? I have seen a sort of harbor for oil tanker or something in the north.

[Old Parr]

Old Parr,

Thanks for the link. Very detailed info you wrote. Good job.

Would you be so kind to add some info for my very special request? What I would like to know is:

1.) are in El Rodadero enough girls for lets say a 10 days stay or would I have to drive to Santa Marta for the ladies?

2. is the beach in Santa Marta close to Parque Camellon acceptable? Do not ask if he is great but if the beach is acceptable in terms of not unhealthy going in the water.

Thanks in advance.

El Rodadero is a 5 to 10 minute taxi ride to and from Santa Marta, and taxis here are very inexpensive. I always tell people do not come here to monger, as it is much better to bring your own girl from another area. There are clubs, but it is much better to hook up with a girl you share chemistry with if you are going to be here longer than 3 or 4 days. You might also consider the dating websites such as Colombian Cupido to find girls if you plan to stay 10 days. There are many girls from Barranquilla who would jump at the opportunity to come and spend time in Santa Marta. It is only a 2 hour bus ride from Barranquilla, and 4 to 4. 5 hours from Cartagena. It is also a nice ride if you go the Cartagena route, and the ride goes by very quickly. Van shuttles or taking the bus is very affordable so you might want to consider going to Cartagena for a few days, as that is a mongering destination, and then bring a girl back to Santa Marta with you if you choose to go that route. Shuttles run at all hours so you can take for an example a shuttle that leaves at 6 am and be in Cartagena at 10:30 am. You have several options. You can have fun here alone but 10 days is a rather long time relying on the places that are here. You will find Cartagena to be filled with many options when it comes to nightlife, the vibe and electricity is spectacular with so many fun places to go to. I absolutely love the place, but it is so damn expensive for someone like me who loves to create a party in any venue I walk into.

Are you referring to Paseo Camellon? Paseo Camellon is a beautiful (boardwalk) area and the swimming is acceptable. Again if you are looking for a beach I suggest you go to Parque Tayrona or to El Rodadero. At night you can find some girls walking the boardwalk area (Paseo Camellon) If you go to Parque Tayrona I recommend you do not take the bus there as you will have a long long walk through the jungle to get to the beach. It is much easier taking a taxi to Taganga (a fishing village) 18,000 pesos I think is the taxi fare, then take a launch from there to one of the beaches in Parque Tayrona. Launches are every where when you reach Taganga, as Taganga is very small.

My suggestion is for you to go to the beach in El Rodadero then it is easy to get the lay of the land of everything else. Also the beach in El Rodadero is a big big party every night, but it can be boring if you are by yourself. My favorite pay for play bar in the Santa Marta / El Rodadero area is Bananas but keep your guard up wherever you go at night in Santa Marta. On the other hand El Rodadero is extremely safe, and everything is in walking distance. I love it here.

I also reviewed your posting history, and all your postings are questions, but you have never contributed any information to help others. Generally I refuse to help anyone unless they have made a contribution, so I hope if you do make the trip to Colombia you share your experiences as a way to help others who also might be considering coming to this area but have no knowledge of the area what so ever.

[Puppeteer]

Old Parr,

Thanks for the link. Very detailed info you wrote. Good job.

Would you be so kind to add some info for my very special request? What I would like to know is:

1.) are in El Rodadero enough girls for lets say a 10 days stay or would I have to drive to Santa Marta for the ladies?

2. is the beach in Santa Marta close to Parque Camellon acceptable? Do not ask if he is great but if the beach is acceptable in terms of not unhealthy going in the water.

Thanks in advance.

[Old Parr]

Puppeteer,

I live here so take it from someone who knows. El Rodadero, and also explore the beaches in Parque Tayrona with Playa Cristal being my favorite. Here is a post I made some years ago but it is still accurate for the most part. Scroll down until I am posting about Santa Marta.

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...fe-in-Colombia

[Puppeteer]

Hi guys,

What is the best place for region Santa Marta if all I want is beach closed to each other?

El Rodadero or santa marta?

Santa Marta seems to have the ladies but is it possible to swim at the beach close to Parque Camellon?

El Rodadero seems to have the beach. But also lots of ladies?

Thanks.

[Barkey]

Whenever I have friends visit me here I have them stay at the Hotel Betoma in El Rodadero. See my old thread for more info on Santa Marta / El Rodadero.

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...fe-in-Colombia

I highly suggest you call them (Hotel Betoma) as they seem to not want to return emails. I can also tell you that you will not have a problem just showing up and getting your room when you arrive. They also offer 2 room suites with a stove, refrigerator, couch and so forth. The location is as perfect as you can get. You will also find if you just show up in El Rodadero that people will be standing knee deep on every street corner with signs renting apartments. This is just another option for you, because then you can find exactly what you are looking for. Please note that 95 percent of the apartments do not have hot water, so be sure you check. The Hotel Betoma does have hot water and WiFi.

http://www.hotelbetomasantamarta.com/

Old Parr.

Thanks for all the great information you've provided. I'm sure I will be reading again and rereading and trying to digest the detail.

I appreciate your help.

Barkey.

[Old Parr]

Hey all.

It looks very likely that a visit to Colombia will be in my not too, too distant future. I like the beach and I've heard and read that the beaches of Santa Marta are a lot nicer than CTG.

I have the opportunity to exchange a timeshare I have into either Zuana Beach Hotel or Mendihuaca Resort. Both in SM but they appear to be in different areas. Any info on either of these hotels?

I assume I will be in company of a very fine tour guide so mostly just looking for a nice place for a few days but if other hunting options are more readily available near either of these places that would be nice to know.

Thanks for any input.

Barkey.

Whenever I have friends visit me here I have them stay at the Hotel Betoma in El Rodadero. See my old thread for more info on Santa Marta / El Rodadero.

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...fe-in-Colombia

I highly suggest you call them (Hotel Betoma) as they seem to not want to return emails. I can also tell you that you will not have a problem just showing up and getting your room when you arrive. They also offer 2 room suites with a stove, refrigerator, couch and so forth. The location is as perfect as you can get. You will also find if you just show up in El Rodadero that people will be standing knee deep on every street corner with signs renting apartments. This is just another option for you, because then you can find exactly what you are looking for. Please note that 95 percent of the apartments do not have hot water, so be sure you check. The Hotel Betoma does have hot water and WiFi.

http://www.hotelbetomasantamarta.com/

[Barkey]

Hey all.

It looks very likely that a visit to Colombia will be in my not too, too distant future. I like the beach and I've heard and read that the beaches of Santa Marta are a lot nicer than CTG.

I have the opportunity to exchange a timeshare I have into either Zuana Beach Hotel or Mendihuaca Resort. Both in SM but they appear to be in different areas. Any info on either of these hotels?

I assume I will be in company of a very fine tour guide so mostly just looking for a nice place for a few days but if other hunting options are more readily available near either of these places that would be nice to know.

Thanks for any input.

Barkey.