Bogota Reports

**Bango Cheito** · 10-01-19 21:13

Originally Posted by GreenBud [View Original Post]

Incorrect advice. You get an extra 3.5% charged. If you have a bad card, that bank will charge you a 3.0% foreign conversion charge. A good card will not charge extra. Never heard of a US credit card scam. Visa / Mastercard protects the customer.

Incorrect. Bogota taxi meters start at 28.

Seems like a good idea. But the problem is that the waiter will be all over you when you enter the club. Girl might be hesitant to say anything. Another good source is usually the bartender.

We are both incorrect. Poker beer is 6 K. Club Colombia and the others are 7 K. The prices are listed on the table.

Not all waiters will scam the tourist. I had an honest waiter last night.

Santa Fe is a shithole. Most people do not want to stay there.

LOL I didn't say stay there. I said pin yourself. As in in the app, put your pickup location somewhere on cll 24. And be there toes to the curb waiting for them because they can't pull over in that traffic. That way you can take Uber and utterly avoid those yellow taxis, which are really garbage anyway.

The other stuff I'm not going to bother responding to. Cheers.

**Beobeo** · 10-01-19 19:17

Anyone have any good recommendations for Airbnb in Bogota? Girls friendly, clean, cheap, close to action, etc.

**GreenBud** · 10-01-19 17:28

Originally Posted by BangoCheito [View Original Post]

1) When you use a US credit card in ANY foreign country ALWAYS select USD. That's a worldwide scam they have going there.

Incorrect advice. You get an extra 3.5% charged. If you have a bad card, that bank will charge you a 3.0% foreign conversion charge. A good card will not charge extra. Never heard of a US credit card scam. Visa / Mastercard protects the customer.

Originally Posted by BangoCheito [View Original Post]

2) ALL taxi meters in Bogota start off at 25; that's standard.

Incorrect. Bogota taxi meters start at 28.

Originally Posted by BangoCheito [View Original Post]

3) Ask the girls what the normal price for a drink should be. They are much more likely to tell the truth.

Seems like a good idea. But the problem is that the waiter will be all over you when you enter the club. Girl might be hesitant to say anything. Another good source is usually the bartender.

Originally Posted by BangoCheito [View Original Post]

Guys, beers at PH are 6 k. They just went up from 5 k about 6 months ago.

We are both incorrect. Poker beer is 6 K. Club Colombia and the others are 7 K. The prices are listed on the table.

Not all waiters will scam the tourist. I had an honest waiter last night.

Originally Posted by Bango Cheito [View Original Post]

Best way to avoid this is to pin yourself somewhere on cll 24.

Santa Fe is a shithole. Most people do not want to stay there.

**JjBee62** · 10-01-19 15:46

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

What gets me is they still can not pay bills electronically? My nurse chick said she was robbed yesterday in a place called Restrepo. She said she went to get money out of the ATM for her monthly bills and 2 armed guys came up. She went to the police but there is not shit they can do.

Fui al cajero automtico a sacar mi sueldo porque deba hacer LOS pagos del mes. Y al salir de ah, a unos pasos se acercaron doa tipos armados, uno me coloc el arma en la cintura why l otro comenz a decir que si no queria que me disparar LE entregara el dinero que saqu del cajero. No haba polica en ese lugar, tuve miedo y entregue el $. Fui a la polica Pero no pueden hacer nada y ahora no tengo nada para pagar mis cuentas.

If they have a bank account they can pay electronically. At least that's how my old roommate pays her bills when she's traveling.

**Gimmedub** · 10-01-19 15:15

Bull. I pay all my bills using PSE or online banking.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

What gets me is they still can not pay bills electronically? My nurse chick said she was robbed yesterday in a place called Restrepo. She said she went to get money out of the ATM for her monthly bills and 2 armed guys came up. She went to the police but there is not shit they can do.

Fui al cajero automtico a sacar mi sueldo porque deba hacer LOS pagos del mes. Y al salir de ah, a unos pasos se acercaron doa tipos armados, uno me coloc el arma en la cintura why l otro comenz a decir que si no queria que me disparar LE entregara el dinero que saqu del cajero. No haba polica en ese lugar, tuve miedo y entregue el $. Fui a la polica Pero no pueden hacer nada y ahora no tengo nada para pagar mis cuentas.

**Mr Enternational** · 10-01-19 14:30

Originally Posted by GreenBud [View Original Post]

As a tourist, I have trouble getting 15 K for a lap dance. 6 minute full contact nude dance? Maybe Woodman's tour is worth it.

A few months back I reported this for 10K when I was out with Dcfan. I don't give a shit about dances but the girl wanted to do it. When I asked her how much, she said 10K. So I said why not.

**Mr Enternational** · 10-01-19 14:20

What gets me is they still can not pay bills electronically? My nurse chick said she was robbed yesterday in a place called Restrepo. She said she went to get money out of the ATM for her monthly bills and 2 armed guys came up. She went to the police but there is not shit they can do.

Fui al cajero automtico a sacar mi sueldo porque deba hacer LOS pagos del mes. Y al salir de ah, a unos pasos se acercaron doa tipos armados, uno me coloc el arma en la cintura why l otro comenz a decir que si no queria que me disparar LE entregara el dinero que saqu del cajero. No haba polica en ese lugar, tuve miedo y entregue el $. Fui a la polica Pero no pueden hacer nada y ahora no tengo nada para pagar mis cuentas.

**Xavter** · 10-01-19 10:41

Originally Posted by JjBee62 [View Original Post]

Depends on the size of the ladies and whether or not you have back problems. It's probably better just to let them walk, especially if the room is upstairs.

Also depends on how the altitude affects you. You might want avoid altogether the first few days in Bogota.

**Bango Cheito** · 10-01-19 07:47

Originally Posted by RyckII [View Original Post]

The reason for the widespread use of cash is that the banks charge too much for almost everything: ATM withdrawals, ATM balance check, credit card monthly fee, debit card monthly fee, etc etc some banks even charge a fee for the sole reason of having an account with them. This has led to people from lower incomes stopping usage of banks altogether.

That's about 10 years out of date. But people still don't trust banks in Colombia.

**Bango Cheito** · 10-01-19 07:44

Originally Posted by GreenBud [View Original Post]

- I hear conflicting opinions on whether Bogota taxis are safe or not. People write, only use Call taxis, or pretend to send a picture to a friend once you get into a taxi. Many people say taxis are safe. I am more of the later opinion (taxis are safe, especially if taken from a good area), but I am still paranoid.

- Are taxis taken from Santa Fe safe? I am assuming they are. Are there any real stories of taxis drivers from Santa Fe mugging their customers? But because I'm paranoid, I normally only take taxis that are parked, where the taxi drivers are known.

- It seems many parked taxis will not use their meters, especially if they are parked on that main street. I've seen drunk locals get into and then immediately out of a parked taxi. The other night, the taxi driver requested 20 K for a max 14 K fare. It is cheaper than the Uber surge price, and definitely quicker.

- Uber sucks if you need a pick-up from Santa Fe. Many times, the Uber driver will cancel once they get to the area. They believe it's dangerous. But why the fuck do they have to wait 8 minutes to cancel. They should know what Santa Fe is. Sometimes multiple Uber drivers in a row will cancel on you. Sometimes late at night, it can take a long time to get an Uber.

- Uber surge pricing sucks. The normal taxi meter from Santa Fe to Zona Rosa will be between 11 - 14 K. Uber will be between 10600 - 38000 pesos.

Best way to avoid this is to pin yourself somewhere on cll 24.

**Bango Cheito** · 10-01-19 07:42

Originally Posted by GreenBud [View Original Post]

- Overall, Columbia doesn't seem too bad scam-wise, for a "3rd" world country. It seems I get charged normal prices from food carts and restaurants without posted prices, unlike Vietnam.

- Note, I look like a tourist. After I say anything, it's obvious I'm a tourist.

- Taxi drivers waiting at the airport have attempted to scam me every time. I've only used it 3 times. Now I use Uber, even with the hassle of the airport pick-up. The meters in Bogota are translated via a chart to calculate the fare. The first time, the taxi driver pointed at the meter. He wanted me to pay few hundred thousand pesos, for a 30 K fare. The other 2 times, they attempted to add around 5 or 10 K pesos. They helped load and unload my luggage. Do locals tip the taxi drivers? I don't mind tipping. I was going to tip anyway. But I hate to be extorted for a tip.

- Sometimes even away from the airport, taxi drivers attempted to get several thousand extra pesos from me. I don't believe locals tip, especially when they don't help with any bags. I normally will round up, but I hate it when they do that on their own.

- Once in Candalaria, I got into a taxi that was just parked during rush hour. Lucky day I thought. But the meter started at 25. That probably was the old starting point. It is now at 28. My scam sensor went off. I was looking at the road / meter most of the way. I put my head down for a brief moment to look at my phone. The meter went from 60 to 90 during that time. So, be careful if any meter starts at 25.

- Once I got a taxi to use the meter from Santa Fe. At the end of the ride, the meter was turned off and a LED display said something like the fare is X, which was several thousand pesos extra.

- All the waiters in the Santa Fe strip clubs are ALL scammers, if you are a tourist. They added between 2 to 14 K pesos for my beer. California club was the worst. Even one bartender lied when I asked to verify. Do locals tip for a beer? I have never seen a local tip for a beer.

- At Venus club, Club Columbia beer is 6 K. Poker is usually 1 K less. The Club Columbia beers on the other main strip clubs is either 7 or 8 K. If you guys paid 10 K for a local beer, you got ripped off. On my first night back this year, I said I would give a huge tip if any waiter gave me a beer at the correct price. None did. Now if any waiter overcharges me, I don't tip. But now, some waiters recognize me, and they don't overcharge me, forcing me to give my normal 2 K tip. LOL!

- When you use your USA credit card, most local credit card processors will give an option to charge either US dollars or COP. If US dollar is selected, they will charge 3.5% extra. IMO, that's a scam.

1) When you use a US credit card in ANY foreign country ALWAYS select USD. That's a worldwide scam they have going there.

2) ALL taxi meters in Bogota start off at 25; that's standard. The move from 60 to 90 was due to a secret lever the guy had installed however.

3) Ask the girls what the normal price for a drink should be. They are much more likely to tell the truth.

**Bango Cheito** · 10-01-19 07:37

Originally Posted by GreenBud [View Original Post]

In Santa Fe, many of the girls that say no to BBBJ will probably do it for a tip. 20 K COP is a good price. That might include CIM.

Was Woodman with you? As a tourist, I have trouble getting 15 K for a lap dance. 6 minute full contact nude dance? Maybe Woodman's tour is worth it.

I tried that a few times. They have difficulties understanding my Spanish. One time it worked. Other time, in the room, the girl wanted money upfront. As I was leaving, the girl made a scene. I don't like that situation.

The problem with your idea is that the girl will want the payment upfront. Maybe if you fluently explain everything, she will agree.

What I would do is to pay the standard fee. It is so cheap. Then offer a tip afterwards. Even then, some of the girls wanted the tip beforehand. Never found out if the girls would have done it; I never give tips before the deed.

The covering is usually negotiable. At the Pussy House, I get 80 K COP (no room fee) for 30 minutes (with a 20 minute knock time). Some girl (s) will lie and say it's 1 hour. In the room, I asked for 1 hour, and then she said, are you crazy? There's also a 2 K fee that the girl has to pay, but some will try to make the customer pay.

The waiter didn't try to charge you 10 or 12 K? All beers cost 7 K. All the prices are written on the tables. Just like Santa Fe, most / all waiters will scam the tourist. When the waiter tries to charge me 10 K, I give them 7 K. The waiters that know me will charge me 7 K, and then I will give 9 K.

IMO, that's not even a debate.

Guys, beers at PH are 6 k. They just went up from 5 k about 6 months ago.

**Cbmcpa** · 10-01-19 03:24

Hi all,

I'm a newb. At this mongering gig, so take my report with a grain of salt.

Up front. Only bedded two women (both 19) in 4 days. Goes to show the degree of my mongering. Not accustomed to this. Hopefully next trip I will be.

No need to chronicle my woman adventures as they were limited. My experience in Bogota, however, was not thanks to Kazeau. A big thanks Kazeu.

The highlight of the trip was. By far. Hands down. S anta Fe. Oh, my,god. It's a freak show (a four block freak show) - this is coming from a newb. Mongerer mind you.

Kazeau was kind enough to "hold my hand" as I treaded through the world of Mongering in Bogota. It was invaluable that he helped me. Else, I would have been so petrified (from the reports here) to venture out alone. There are so many people on the streets of Sante Fe (police too), that I didn't find any danger in walking around amongst the crowd. I did have an amazing wingman tho. And Kazeau turns out to be a damn celebrity there. Everyone knows him. The door guys, the sweet girls, everyone. So that's quite helpful getting around.

Santa Fe. The place is off the ritcher. Just nuts. It's actually unbelievable. I couldn't believe my eyes actually. Must have been easy 200 girls in an around the 4 block area. Yes, most were 5's (street walkers) perhaps a 7 mixed in. But for $10 or a little more. Who's complaining. Most if not all under 25 easy.

Troya is pretty much the place you want to be. It was the most happening club (loud as hell tho) - no cover (Thursday) - buy 1/2 a bottle (80,000 and everyone gets free cover or I think it's 7000), beer 7000 pesos ($2. 20), 20000 pesos lap dance ($8. 00) and 60000 20 minute sessions ($20.00) the girls in Troya were upwards of 8's (all very fit) - no 9's or 10's IMHO. But sexy as hell.

I couldn't pull the trigger at Troya B/ CI was looking for the (bring back to my place) girl. That was going to cost me 230,000 and up. I was just a little to unsure of what was up (I'm a newb.) I need the GFE and wasn't under the impression that was going to happen (although another monger that was with us fell in love there).

Not sure the smile has left my face writing this in Miami. It's just that unbelievable. The dominant pretty girls are venezuelans. And yep, all very young.

I visited the infamous Mezzanine on the north end of town (Sante fe is on the south end of Bogota).

This was also a Freak Show. Unbelievable again. (remember I'm a newb.) - as I walked up the stairs the doors started to open with beautiful girls peaking their collective heads out. It was out of this world I ended up with a 19 yr old col. Girl that was actually the maid at one of the rooms (she was mopping the floors when I entered). Sweet, natural, chilll (not into the pro looking girls). The only problem with the Mezzanine is that the rooms are the size of a SHOE BOX. A message table and that's about it. So it limited the enjoyment of the moment. But, whatever -. Due to the size of the rooms, I decided not to return. But the girls are plenty pretty - 80 k - 50 minutes. Got that pricing from ISG. She was OK with it.

And the final escapade was all thanks to Kazeau again. Sunday night. The reports that Sunday is dead is correct. We started searching out casas in Chapinero at about 7 pm Sunday night.

He had the treasure map of the Chapinero Çasas (here on ISG) and we started going door to door. I felt as thought I was in a suspense movie and we were searching for the holy grail. Knocking on doors that looked as though the building was abandoned. Soon after the knock, we'd hear "no hay servicio" I. E. ; no girls. We kept moving and kept knocking. Same response. Arrived at another empty looking building / house and after about 5 minutes, dude shows up and we ask if there are any chicas. Dude says he has two (this is Sunday night remember) - so we ventured in. K was basically showing me the ropes. I ended up with the sweetest 19 YR old Venezuelan. Total GFE. I could not believe my eyes, e ears, or all of my senses for that matter. 120 k 1 hour.

Hooked up with another monger and went to Sante Fe later that night (I was done for the weekend. I unwisely climbed up Monserrat (500 meter climb) and was gassed (legs shot). But if you want adventure and like climbing up mountains in the form of very steep steps. Go do it. Takes about 45 minutes to climb up.

Once again I was ear to ear smiles as we walked the streets of Sante Fe (on a Sunday) . Not as crowded as Saturday. But plenty busy. As we were walking around I spotted a familiar ISG face. Woodman- was super cool to see him in person. Super chill dude that knows everything that there is to know about Sante Fe.

Buddy hooked up with a beautiful Colombian 30 maybe. Her stage dance was sick. That lap dance she gave the three of us (for 8. 00) was sick. My buddy did two sessions with her. I'm guessing that was also sick.

All in all, it was an amazing experience. If you're a newb. - finding someone that knows the ropes is very helpful. (also probably difficult).

I walked around at night. Prob. Not the best idea, but I had no problems. If you go to Sante Fe. Just cab in (to take the transmilenial. We did every night) and cab out (the transmilenial is closed). I'd not recommend getting the cab in front of the places. We walked out of the 4 block area, over the Transmilenial (the pretty good public transit system) and flagged down a taxi on Caracas Blvd (av 15 I think). Way less chance that the cabby is into bad shit.

So that's it. It's really a freak show at Santa Fe. Super cool and very different. Next time going to shag girls at Troya and do the 20 minute deed. It's by far the most convenient.

Go have fun. Even if you don't shag too many girls (like myself), it's an amazing experience that will not soon (or ever) be forgotten. Cheers.

P.S.: had a splitting headache the first 2 days. The altitude sickness is a very real thing. Had a damn migraine (almost threw up. And I've never had a migraine. So I'd recommend taking a benadril or something BEFORE you get there. Two days of headache sucked.

The question one asks oneself is - "Would you do it again" ans: Positively yes and likely soon.

Cheers.

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**GreenBud** · 09-30-19 17:54