Bogota Reports

[AddictedToWomen]

hawk --

i've never tried paying with a cc but i'd be very surprised if it was accepted. or maybe i just need to go more upmarket! :)

if you try exchanging cash you'll pretty quickly learn you're being raped by those guys - you can get much better rates from the atm, though you'll be limited to 400k per transaction.

it used to be the case that colombian nationals had to pay an additonal tax for money exchanges, but this may have been abolished.

but either way your dollar will go further for the girl if you do the exchange yourself: if you're just reluctant to venture out then hotel reception will usually do the exchange for you too: just keep the lube handy to lesson the pain.

[Hawk_28]

Hi guys!

I have my first trip to Bogota on July, it’ll be a business trip so I’ll be free only at night, I prefer the room service than going out, I’d read the reports about Chuscas.com and e-extasis.com, both agencies have good reports so I’ll give them a try.

My questions are about payment:

1-How do you pay them, with a credit card or cash??, how is this process??

2-I’d read that every body change dollars for Pesos, don’t they accept dollars?? Or it will be more expensive if I pay with dollars??


Any other suggestions are welcome, but remember that I prefer the in room service.

Hawk.

[LittleDickPride]

Hi fellows:

I will be working in Bogota in the 2nd half of June, but with plenty of time available for rumba. If any gringo is around at that time, he may let me know so that enjoy some good time in Bogota.

Best,
LDP

[Beko9]

Toby,

Member #1226,

Or everybody else, please if you know please PM me Jimena's phone number.

Thank you!

Siesta

[Dollar Bill]

Here is some more info on the attacks:

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

Please be safe!

$Bill

[Dollar Bill]

ALL - FARC is out bombing the hell out of different areas of the country (Northwest Colombia (normally safer)). Many dead and many wounded.

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

Please see the link below for the CNN story:

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

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

$Bill

[Ndara]

Surfer!

Thanks for the quick reply. Well I have travelled extensively in Asia and Africa for years and I have done a lot of overland travelling although considered stupid in some places, but I guess when the plane ticket is so cheap there is no reason to take a serious risk.
Places I usually like are typical pick up discos like Nana disco in Thailand, or new florida in Kenya or martini in Cambodia. or bars where frelancers come to like LA cafe in The Philippines, Al's bar in Uganda etc. It seems like LDV in Cartagena would suit me. When I read through all the posts here there is seldom any info about good discos to find freelancers or bars where they hang out, but instead a lot of info about "brothels", expensive bars where you choose a girl and pay an expensive barfine etc. Nothing wrong about that but I usually don't like that very much. Maybe it is that places like LDV are few and far between in Colombia. I guess I will find out soon.

[Member #1226]

Surfer,

You missed it :-)

Toby has been very kind in being the one who initially found Jimena and in sharing with us.

Toby,

I received your PM regarding other locations and additional info on Bogotá. I DO have such information, let's put it on the board when you actually are going back.

There's a lot of other guys who in my humble opinion are doing the wrong use of PM'ing me for detailed info that can be obtained here in the forum by a simple reading of the posts ... I'd be glad to answer specifics, bit not to write complete manuals on PM.

Regards,

Yikad

[Surfer]

BOG-CTG flights: Aerorepublica is cheaper than Avianca. Do a google search to find their website. Generally, you can just buy the ticket the day before except on holidays etc. Buying domestic tickets BEFORE arriving is stupid, you'll pay through the nose. Taking a bus is BEYOND stupid (just by you asking makes me wonder if you are prepared for Colombia-this is NOT Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic or Mexico). Cost of airticket should be about $100-$140 RT.

Flight to Rio will be close to $1,000; MUCH cheaper to return to Miami THEN fly to Brasil (or use FF miles-25,0000 and Varig is a partner with United); BOG-GIG Flight is NOT nonstop.

Regarding where to go, depends on your Spanish ability, Third World travel experience and risk tolerance. I CAN say that Bogota is NOT the best choice (more costly, more hardened attitudes, cold climate, LOTS of stret crime etc.).

Finally, despite but some guys here may claim, "good" girls in Colombia do NOT put out the first night except in extraordinary cases. This is why the wise monger uses hookers late at night (after taking good girl home) during the mandatory waiting period. By the third night, however . . .

Good luck (which you'll need more to stay safe than to find friendly chicas).

1226: I was VERY bummed I had to cancel with Jimena (had a good reason). She seems VERY sweet (we spoke on the phone), and she is VERY cute (she emailed me some pictures).

Toby GRU: Send me an email so I can send you some pictures. Danke.

[Ndara]

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

[Red Cork]

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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[Super David]

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.

[Member #1226]

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.

[Ferolga777]

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

[The Man]

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