Cali Reports

[Nibu Raphael]

Hi Jeff,

Been to Cali twice before just want to stay safe, Last time I was there was walking in a bad part of centro with another monger past the sleazy adulult theater past scary sws and pimps saying shit at us to some of the clubs with girls, my friend said we could walked another way from behind to get there but I wanted to see as much sleaze as possible, I will be safe when I get there again, Thanks.

Sicario attacks are part of Colombian culture. In Medellin and Cali there are many sicario attacks every day. Don't [CodeWord140] people off or wander the streets at night and this won't affect you. Get used to hearing about it. Same with the police robbing the peasants. Doesn't affect you.

Colombians protest all of the time over different issues. They gather in these downtown areas to protest. Some of the poor areas can become crazy also. If I had a current trip planned and was staying in downtown I would relocate into an upper middle class area. In Medellin one can find rooms for similar or slightly above downtown rates in areas such as Belen. Much less air pollution and riff raff also. If you are insistent on staying near downtown just use common sense and be a little more alert than normal and you should be fine. The same applies for Cali as city dynamics are similar to Medellin. GL

[Vegas Jeff]

Hi,

I'm heading there in like week am in Manizales now. I heard last week there was a sicario attack in centro. Not sure what part of centro or day or night. I might stay in San Antonio ore Sextaarea centro too dangerous and no cheap hotels there for a hell hole.

Ok other news I heard they planning another big strike in Colombia September 12th should I get there before that date? If any one knows for about two weeks they been striking bad in Colombia, most of the violence has been in the Bogota area or south of Cali going towards Ecuador the protesters held bus hostages broke windows too.

Then I heard up near Medellin the 'police were robbing campesinos. Manizales was no violence just paning of pots and truck horns but that was days ago.

Ok I wait here on the response,

Nibu

Sicario attacks are part of Colombian culture. In Medellin and Cali there are many sicario attacks every day. Don't [CodeWord140] people off or wander the streets at night and this won't affect you. Get used to hearing about it. Same with the police robbing the peasants. Doesn't affect you.

Colombians protest all of the time over different issues. They gather in these downtown areas to protest. Some of the poor areas can become crazy also. If I had a current trip planned and was staying in downtown I would relocate into an upper middle class area. In Medellin one can find rooms for similar or slightly above downtown rates in areas such as Belen. Much less air pollution and riff raff also. If you are insistent on staying near downtown just use common sense and be a little more alert than normal and you should be fine. The same applies for Cali as city dynamics are similar to Medellin. GL

[Britisher]

Experienced monger in Cali after 10 years.

Looking for a wing man.

Send me a PM.

[Nibu Raphael]

Hi,

I'm heading there in like week am in Manizales now. I heard last week there was a sicario attack in centro. Not sure what part of centro or day or night. I might stay in San Antonio ore Sextaarea centro too dangerous and no cheap hotels there for a hell hole.

Ok other news I heard they planning another big strike in Colombia September 12th should I get there before that date? If any one knows for about two weeks they been striking bad in Colombia, most of the violence has been in the Bogota area or south of Cali going towards Ecuador the protesters held bus hostages broke windows too.

Then I heard up near Medellin the 'police were robbing campesinos. Manizales was no violence just paning of pots and truck horns but that was days ago.

Ok I wait here on the response,

Nibu

[Ken_Apples]

Actually even the pay-for-play gets much quieter after the la Feria.

Lots of chicas go home, outside of Cali.

I can remember being frustrated with very slim pickins at that time.

I'd say the worse time is semana santa Thursday thru Sunday, then New Years day for a week or so.

Thanks Rick, this is good, valuable info to know for members planning a p4p vacation.

For what its worth, if your only timeslot-option to get out of sexprison is during Christmas / NY, a better option would be asia.

Thailand is always booming with action and there will be plenty of options to rock your socks off 24/7.

If the flight is to long for you, try get to Colombia the week before Christmas. Many girls looking for extra income to buy their Christmas gifts.

Regards, Ken Apples

[Ricker]

After la Feria, Cali is very quiet. I think the Calenos are exhausted after five days of hard partying (plus a few weeks in preparation for la Feria). However, pay-for-play will be just fine after the Festival.

Actually even the pay-for-play gets much quieter after the la Feria.

Lots of chicas go home, outside of Cali.

I can remember being frustrated with very slim pickins at that time.

I'd say the worse time is semana santa Thursday thru Sunday, then New Years day for a week or so.

[Combo]

After la Feria, Cali is dead. Ironically, starting N. Year's Eve everything really quiets down. I think the Calenos are exhausted after five days of hard partying (plus a few weeks in preparation for la Feria). However, pay-for-play will be just fine after the Festival.

Organismo. I'm envious that you're there during that time. It's an incredible experience. I haven't heard who'll be playing this year, but they always have great bands. And the Chicas really let loose. I haven't been to the Festival of Flowers in MDE, but I imagine it's the same vibe.

[Ricker]

OK, this seems to contradict what people are saying about Christmas to New Years being one of the best times.

Well actually, I misspoke.

I personally have found around mid December to be the most fun, then from Christmas to New Years to be fun with the Feria, shows, private parties, etc.

Trust me though, AFTER New Year's eve it is dead.

[Orgasmico]

The month of December is lots of fun, all the way up to the 24th, then it's deader than a door nail through about mid to even late January.

OK, this seems to contradict what people are saying about Christmas to New Years being one of the best times.

[Ricker]

Anyone been to Cali around Christmas through New Years? How was it?

The month of December is lots of fun, all the way up to the 24th, then it's deader than a door nail through about mid to even late January.

[Orgasmico]

Are you kidding? The coincides with La Feria de Cali, which is a fantastic event. If you like to dance and party, you will enjoy yourself immensely. Lots of opportunities with non-pros. OTOH, the pay-for-play scene may be a bit competitive at that time with so many visitors in Cali.

If you are at all interested in Afro-Latin Music and Dance, I highly recommend going during that time. I went in 2011 and had an outrageous time. In 5 nights, I saw El Gran Combo, Grupo Niche, Lebron Bros, Sonora Poncena, and Los Van Van. That is a Who's Who of all-time great Salsa Bands. And again, Chicas were incredibly friendly.

OK, that's what I want to hear, thanks. Los Hermanos Lebron is one of my all-time favorites and I'm actually going to see La Sonora Ponceña tomorrow in NYC. I'd rather focus on the nons and use p4p to fill the gaps if necessary.

Anyone planning to be down there during this time?

[Combo]

Anyone been to Cali around Christmas through New Years? How was it?

Are you kidding? The coincides with La Feria de Cali, which is a fantastic event. If you like to dance and party, you will enjoy yourself immensely. Lots of opportunities with non-pros. OTOH, the pay-for-play scene may be a bit competitive at that time with so many visitors in Cali.

If you are at all interested in Afro-Latin Music and Dance, I highly recommend going during that time. I went in 2011 and had an outrageous time. In 5 nights, I saw El Gran Combo, Grupo Niche, Lebron Bros, Sonora Poncena, and Los Van Van. That is a Who's Who of all-time great Salsa Bands. And again, Chicas were incredibly friendly.

[Orgasmico]

Anyone been to Cali around Christmas through New Years? How was it?

[Member #4244]

Not sure, but I think la Piscina, the same one Cuba Nut reported about, is long gone.

My dos centavos Colombianos.

Kukulkan

This is also my understanding. There is still La Piscina and La Piscina del Dia in Bogota, both of which I would recommend highly.

[OrangeSun]

I would love to visit this country in future, so much beautiful silicon there LOL.