Food- There were so much restaurants and bars in Granada neighborhood. However, cannot recommend any places since foods I had was mediocre at best.
Ah yes, bland food is the curse of Colombia. That and reggaeton. In regards to these cultural traits, Colombia and Brazil are on different planets, though they share a border.
The only upshot I can think is that the unappealing food fosters a low rate of obesity. There is less incentive to eat. I was in Bogota last Labor Day and amazed that in the entire city, I only saw one fat woman. She was a late middle-aged looking woman working in one of those downscale neighborhood diners where they serve plates of food with four starchy entrees. I guess she came by it honest. Though I did read the body burns more calories at higher elevations and maybe that is why people seemed so trim in Bogota. That and constantly walking uphill.
After somewhat disappointed first trip back from Medellin a few months ago, decided to try Cali this time.
Spent total of four nights and stayed in Granada neighborhood with well-known Airbnb place.
The Granada neighborhood was recommended from other members (thank you World Travel 69 and BayBoy) and it was great choice since the place was central to everywhere and very safe.
And, huge thanks to Global00 and TomJackin as I used your reports as my trip guide.
Here are some random things I noticed from the trip.
Uber- Believe or not, Uber was cheaper than Medellin. Every place that I went, it cost around $1-2 dollars.
Aguardiente- I am a huge drinker and Aguardiente brand wasn't available in Cali. They drink Blanco which is the same thing as Aguardiente but different brand name.
Bank ATM- Used the Davivienda bank and it gave me option to withdraw 2,000 k this time. Believe since I was using my Bank of America card few months back from Medellin, system might have remembered me.
Again, not sure with other members, but this combination gave me option to withdraw maximum of 2,000 k at every Davivienda bank locations I tried.
Food- There were so much restaurants and bars in Granada neighborhood. However, cannot recommend any places since foods I had was mediocre at best.
Finally, below are my experience with mongering in Cali.
Dr. Amor- I went to this casa every day during my stay and loved it. Usually, they had around 20-25 girls between 6-8 in looks. Never show anyone 10 but many were attractive. The place is very safe and met all my gringo friends in the waiting area. Unlike was in Medellin, it did not bother me to meet other Gringos since you do not see much in Cali. I was happy to see other fellow Americans which we linked up and went to the clubs together at nights. The cost was like 100 k per HR. I read report about wrist bands, but I never noticed the colors since I was just looking at the girls.
Casa Paraiso VIP- Went on Saturday afternoon and was disappointed. They had around 15 girls and really, they were all shockingly ugly.
Calenas VIP- Went to this place the first night around 1 am And I was only person in the club. They charged 10 k for door fee and place had around 6 girls. Since I was only person in the club, one girl literally told me that I was not going to leave without having sex with her (in a good way). So, I did end up having sex with her but didn't remembered much details since I was too drunk. The cost was 300 k per HR and room was nice with shower. I think motel was attached to the club.
Deluxe- Very posh place like La Isla in Medellin but smaller. A bit far from all the other places. Went here every night and liked what I saw. Found out that many girls were from Medellin and one girl told me that she works in Cali and other cities since she doesn't want her family to know which made sense. The cost was 300 k-400 k, but each girl took 250 k every night I was there. The room fee is extra 10 k but it's super clean with shower. There were about 15-20 girls and maybe less than 5- 10 guys during my visits. The three nights that I visited; it was all same girls.
Flores Frescas- Walking distance from my place in Granada. Went to this place twice both Friday and Saturday but it was closed. Someone shouted something in Spanish on the second floor, but I could not understand due to my lack of Spanish.
Escoces- High end place right next to Dann Carlton hotel in El Penon area. The place is somewhat small and English-speaking bartender told me it starts popping after 2 am And closes at 5 am. I did not see much talent and did not session. Because of Deluxe, was not able to come back to try again.
Club 44- it seems more local and girls look much younger with club vibe. Stayed for a bit but just went to Deluxe.
As you can see from my report, I went to Dr. Amor during the day and Deluxe at night. I do think that girls were better looking in Cali than when I visited Medellin few months back. Maybe all the Medellin girls were working in Cali, who knows.
Also, I never felt uncomfortable or in danger at any time. People were warm and make sure I was having a good time. All the places that I went, people were super friendly and welcome me to their city.
Unlike Medellin, Cali is a bit dull and grungy. However, there are tons of women out and felt like if my Spanish was up to par, non-pro game could be crazy as women were so approachable.
My trips always will be short such as 3-4 days due to my work and not sure if I give Medellin an another shot or just go to Cali again for next trip. I highly recommend anyone who visits Medellin frequently to try Cali to see for themselves.
Thanks for your experiences, right now I am making my way down from Medellin to Cali, I should be there in 3 days and I will report what I find.
I agree with the others. Thank you very much for the report! I've been a Medellin regular for 7 years and have taken maybe 3 trips to Bogota, 1 to Cartagena, and 1 to Baranquilla. Cali and Santa Marta are still on the list!
After somewhat disappointed first trip back from Medellin a few months ago, decided to try Cali this time.
My trips always will be short such as 3-4 days due to my work and not sure if I give Medellin an another shot or just go to Cali again for next trip. I highly recommend anyone who visits Medellin frequently to try Cali to see for themselves.
After somewhat disappointed first trip back from Medellin a few months ago, decided to try Cali this time.
Spent total of four nights and stayed in Granada neighborhood with well-known Airbnb place.
The Granada neighborhood was recommended from other members (thank you World Travel 69 and BayBoy) and it was great choice since the place was central to everywhere and very safe.
And, huge thanks to Global00 and TomJackin as I used your reports as my trip guide.
Here are some random things I noticed from the trip.
Uber- Believe or not, Uber was cheaper than Medellin. Every place that I went, it cost around $1-2 dollars.
Aguardiente- I am a huge drinker and Aguardiente brand wasn't available in Cali. They drink Blanco which is the same thing as Aguardiente but different brand name.
Bank ATM- Used the Davivienda bank and it gave me option to withdraw 2,000 k this time. Believe since I was using my Bank of America card few months back from Medellin, system might have remembered me.
Again, not sure with other members, but this combination gave me option to withdraw maximum of 2,000 k at every Davivienda bank locations I tried.
Food- There were so much restaurants and bars in Granada neighborhood. However, cannot recommend any places since foods I had was mediocre at best.
Finally, below are my experience with mongering in Cali.
Dr. Amor- I went to this casa every day during my stay and loved it. Usually, they had around 20-25 girls between 6-8 in looks. Never show anyone 10 but many were attractive. The place is very safe and met all my gringo friends in the waiting area. Unlike was in Medellin, it did not bother me to meet other Gringos since you do not see much in Cali. I was happy to see other fellow Americans which we linked up and went to the clubs together at nights. The cost was like 100 k per HR. I read report about wrist bands, but I never noticed the colors since I was just looking at the girls.
Casa Paraiso VIP- Went on Saturday afternoon and was disappointed. They had around 15 girls and really, they were all shockingly ugly.
Calenas VIP- Went to this place the first night around 1 am And I was only person in the club. They charged 10 k for door fee and place had around 6 girls. Since I was only person in the club, one girl literally told me that I was not going to leave without having sex with her (in a good way). So, I did end up having sex with her but didn't remembered much details since I was too drunk. The cost was 300 k per HR and room was nice with shower. I think motel was attached to the club.
Deluxe- Very posh place like La Isla in Medellin but smaller. A bit far from all the other places. Went here every night and liked what I saw. Found out that many girls were from Medellin and one girl told me that she works in Cali and other cities since she doesn't want her family to know which made sense. The cost was 300 k-400 k, but each girl took 250 k every night I was there. The room fee is extra 10 k but it's super clean with shower. There were about 15-20 girls and maybe less than 5- 10 guys during my visits. The three nights that I visited; it was all same girls.
Flores Frescas- Walking distance from my place in Granada. Went to this place twice both Friday and Saturday but it was closed. Someone shouted something in Spanish on the second floor, but I could not understand due to my lack of Spanish.
Escoces- High end place right next to Dann Carlton hotel in El Penon area. The place is somewhat small and English-speaking bartender told me it starts popping after 2 am And closes at 5 am. I did not see much talent and did not session. Because of Deluxe, was not able to come back to try again.
Club 44- it seems more local and girls look much younger with club vibe. Stayed for a bit but just went to Deluxe.
As you can see from my report, I went to Dr. Amor during the day and Deluxe at night. I do think that girls were better looking in Cali than when I visited Medellin few months back. Maybe all the Medellin girls were working in Cali, who knows.
Also, I never felt uncomfortable or in danger at any time. People were warm and make sure I was having a good time. All the places that I went, people were super friendly and welcome me to their city.
Unlike Medellin, Cali is a bit dull and grungy. However, there are tons of women out and felt like if my Spanish was up to par, non-pro game could be crazy as women were so approachable.
My trips always will be short such as 3-4 days due to my work and not sure if I give Medellin an another shot or just go to Cali again for next trip. I highly recommend anyone who visits Medellin frequently to try Cali to see for themselves.
After somewhat disappointed first trip back from Medellin a few months ago, decided to try Cali this time.
Spent total of four nights and stayed in Granada neighborhood with well-known Airbnb place.
The Granada neighborhood was recommended from other members (thank you World Travel 69 and BayBoy) and it was great choice since the place was central to everywhere and very safe.
And, huge thanks to Global00 and TomJackin as I used your reports as my trip guide.
Here are some random things I noticed from the trip.
Uber- Believe or not, Uber was cheaper than Medellin. Every place that I went, it cost around $1-2 dollars.
Aguardiente- I am a huge drinker and Aguardiente brand wasn't available in Cali. They drink Blanco which is the same thing as Aguardiente but different brand name.
Bank ATM- Used the Davivienda bank and it gave me option to withdraw 2,000 k this time. Believe since I was using my Bank of America card few months back from Medellin, system might have remembered me.
Again, not sure with other members, but this combination gave me option to withdraw maximum of 2,000 k at every Davivienda bank locations I tried.
Food- There were so much restaurants and bars in Granada neighborhood. However, cannot recommend any places since foods I had was mediocre at best.
Finally, below are my experience with mongering in Cali.
Dr. Amor- I went to this casa every day during my stay and loved it. Usually, they had around 20-25 girls between 6-8 in looks. Never show anyone 10 but many were attractive. The place is very safe and met all my gringo friends in the waiting area. Unlike was in Medellin, it did not bother me to meet other Gringos since you do not see much in Cali. I was happy to see other fellow Americans which we linked up and went to the clubs together at nights. The cost was like 100 k per HR. I read report about wrist bands, but I never noticed the colors since I was just looking at the girls.
Casa Paraiso VIP- Went on Saturday afternoon and was disappointed. They had around 15 girls and really, they were all shockingly ugly.
Calenas VIP- Went to this place the first night around 1 am And I was only person in the club. They charged 10 k for door fee and place had around 6 girls. Since I was only person in the club, one girl literally told me that I was not going to leave without having sex with her (in a good way). So, I did end up having sex with her but didn't remembered much details since I was too drunk. The cost was 300 k per HR and room was nice with shower. I think motel was attached to the club.
Deluxe- Very posh place like La Isla in Medellin but smaller. A bit far from all the other places. Went here every night and liked what I saw. Found out that many girls were from Medellin and one girl told me that she works in Cali and other cities since she doesn't want her family to know which made sense. The cost was 300 k-400 k, but each girl took 250 k every night I was there. The room fee is extra 10 k but it's super clean with shower. There were about 15-20 girls and maybe less than 5- 10 guys during my visits. The three nights that I visited; it was all same girls.
Flores Frescas- Walking distance from my place in Granada. Went to this place twice both Friday and Saturday but it was closed. Someone shouted something in Spanish on the second floor, but I could not understand due to my lack of Spanish.
Escoces- High end place right next to Dann Carlton hotel in El Penon area. The place is somewhat small and English-speaking bartender told me it starts popping after 2 am And closes at 5 am. I did not see much talent and did not session. Because of Deluxe, was not able to come back to try again.
Club 44- it seems more local and girls look much younger with club vibe. Stayed for a bit but just went to Deluxe.
As you can see from my report, I went to Dr. Amor during the day and Deluxe at night. I do think that girls were better looking in Cali than when I visited Medellin few months back. Maybe all the Medellin girls were working in Cali, who knows.
Also, I never felt uncomfortable or in danger at any time. People were warm and make sure I was having a good time. All the places that I went, people were super friendly and welcome me to their city.
Unlike Medellin, Cali is a bit dull and grungy. However, there are tons of women out and felt like if my Spanish was up to par, non-pro game could be crazy as women were so approachable.
My trips always will be short such as 3-4 days due to my work and not sure if I give Medellin an another shot or just go to Cali again for next trip. I highly recommend anyone who visits Medellin frequently to try Cali to see for themselves.
No responses therefore I assume it isn't as great as Medellin or Bogot.
Cali is more spread out. Medellin if you stay in el centro area is very walkable for mongering. Cali you need a cab for mongering. Price point is about the same. But with the influx of Venezuelan deals can be had. Also Cali isn't a pretty city like Medellin.
Does anyone have a map of the estratos allocated to the barrios in Cali? I don't want to walk into the wrong barrio by accident. I'm looking for something similar to what I have for Medellin. But for Cali.
Does anyone have a map of the estratos allocated to the barrios in Cali? I don't want to walk into the wrong barrio by accident. I'm looking for something similar to what I have for Medellin. But for Cali.