Cartagena Reports

[John Gault]

I'm debating a trip to cartagena in July. I wanted a trip for punting but also a beach. Reading the forums here and elsewhere it appears hollywood beach is good but a lot of people complain about beach vendors. Is it that bad all over?

Like Medellin is there a Cartagena version of the mansion or safe-ish gringo area I. E. Poblado? Any guidance for a first timer would be appreciated. Cheers.

I wish people would understand that Poblado is not the safe haven that most people think. A fact is more Gringos are killed in Poblado then in Centro. As far as the Vendors and other people who won't leave you alone, you will find that CTG has more of these pests than you could imagine.

[Nypher]

I'm debating a trip to cartagena in July. I wanted a trip for punting but also a beach. Reading the forums here and elsewhere it appears hollywood beach is good but a lot of people complain about beach vendors. Is it that bad all over?

Like Medellin is there a Cartagena version of the mansion or safe-ish gringo area I. E. Poblado? Any guidance for a first timer would be appreciated. Cheers.

Yes Hollywood Beach is good for daytime action but you will not get any peace and quiet while at that beach especially if your July trip falls on the weekend of the 4th.

I do not know of any places in Cartegena like the Mansion but there are clubs in Centro where you can pop in, see girls and talk to them and negotiate, take them to a short stay hotel or back to your place if you feel its safe enough. El Poblado is not as safe as people make it out to be, most of the stuff I see coming out of Medellin about shootings, robberies, drugging's are El Poblado or Laurels and these are the ones that are reported and make it to the news networks.

Cartegena is safe as long as the traveler use common sense, if its your first time, take the caution of not crossing those bridges that lead outside the walls.

Have fun, stay safe.

[Nypher]

I was talking to my friend from Medellin, she's in Cartagena right now and she's complaining the Venezuelans are leaving for 200 k. And it seems from tinder, Instagram, and the videos being put out that there are a ton of girls there at the moment.

Any recent reports on how things are at the airport? Knock on wood I never experienced it. But heard stories of hour long waits at immigration coming in. Luckily I usually have early flights.

200 K Venezuelans? I'm guessing this is daytime quick fun because at night time it will jump to $100 minimum.

The girls know what's up, they know its Juneteenth and the weekend millionaires are coming down because they have that 1 extra day off from work. The next big weekend to avoid will be 4th of July since it falls on a Tuesday, many of those weekend millionaires will take the Monday off and stretch that weekend in DR or Colombia.

As for the airport lines, I've seen a few stories on social media from state side sistas who like to drag us in the dirt for exercising our options complain about the line as well. For some odd reason some sistas are also running to Cartegena to see why all the brothers are going there so frequently. Unfortunately, most of the plane's land around the same time so pray you aren't behind the Spirit plane because that's where most of the delays happen when they approach the immigration officer and don't have their information ready.

I usually take the first direct flight out and aim to land the middle of the week but by the time I land 2 planes are usually ahead of me and its always a relief when its not the cheese bus LOL.

Happy travels.

[Rzrfl69]

I was talking to my friend from Medellin, she's in Cartagena right now and she's complaining the Venezuelans are leaving for 200 k. And it seems from tinder, Instagram, and the videos being put out that there are a ton of girls there at the moment.

Any recent reports on how things are at the airport? Knock on wood I never experienced it. But heard stories of hour long waits at immigration coming in. Luckily I usually have early flights.

[TheNakedIndian]

I'm debating a trip to cartagena in July. I wanted a trip for punting but also a beach. Reading the forums here and elsewhere it appears hollywood beach is good but a lot of people complain about beach vendors. Is it that bad all over?

Like Medellin is there a Cartagena version of the mansion or safe-ish gringo area I. E. Poblado? Any guidance for a first timer would be appreciated. Cheers.

[JustTK]

I am sure you are familiar with the expression "Take a moment and walk in another mans shoes. ". That is not a natural thought process.!

Or as Billy Connolly would say "Before you judge someone, trying walking a mile in his shoes. After that who cares? He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

[SubCmdr]

I can't with this guy hahaha.

No you can't. And for good reason.

Just ignoring his posts.

No you are not ignoring my posts. You are reading every word. And then commenting in a passive aggressive way each and every time. Below I will answer the questions that you asked.

Is this guy facilitating groups?? Or just wanting to feel a victim?

Neither. Just pointing out biases. In life I am winning, in all aspects of the word. Only individuals that allow their happiness to be affected by others are victims. Let's see if the complaints continue and who makes them.

That's it on that!

Excellent. Continue to enjoy the mutual admiration society your community has established. Enjoy your trip. And I hope the (secret, unnamed) groups that bother you so much don't interfere with your next trip. Good day Sir!

[Rzrfl69]

I can't with this guy hahaha. Just ignoring his posts. Is this guy facilitating groups?? Or just wanting to feel a victim?

That's it on that!

Nypher for sure you still have to watch your back. But it's nothing like it was 4 months ago. There is a large police presence now and they are and have been cracking down.

Looking forward to my trip soon. There's no shortage of girls there. That's for sure! Something for everyone's taste.

[SubCmdr]

Another clue is that if she makes her living fucking guys and you are one of them. It's prostitution.

There are 50 shades of grey on this. I have had women I met as prostitutes who became friends, either while they still worked or after they worked. One moved in with me, and one I travel with regularly off the clock. Sometimes we fucked for money, sometimes we fucked for no money, sometimes we didn't fuck and I gave them money anyway, and sometimes we didn't fuck and I didn't give them money. If you need to classify other people, if they still have sex with other people for money they are prostitutes; if they don't anymore they are former prostitutes. That is a job they have (or had) and it doesn't mean they are somehow disqualified from having "real" relationships. I don't feel any need to categorize or classify my relationships (yes, they are relationships), and if anyone else wants to offer their totally uninformed opinion on my relationships I will have a good laugh.

That is right. Relationships (real or otherwise) are fluid. That is how things work in the real world. You and I feel the same way about those using their own definitions to define the relationships of others. And then attacking you when you reject their narrow minded thinking and present your alternative views. Speaking to you from a point of superiority like they are a parent and you are the child. Most are simply keyboard warriors who would never speak to anyone in person the way they do from the safety of sitting behind their keyboard. I been putting up with mess like that from the same people for nearly ten years. It gets tiring.

How does the expression go? Those of you who think you know it all really irritate those of us who actually do know it all. LOL!

[Elvis 2008]

No need for arguing over a matter that is so simple and which the 'arguers' are actually on the same page. P4P is a relationship that is based entirely on money. A 'real' relationship is not based entirely on money, both parties have made a commitment to each other. There are usually several factors that could lead to such a commitment being made and the financial resources of one or other of the parties may be one such factor. Other factors could be looks, background, interests, etc.

Good point and good summary. Yeah, we got a newbie here who is arguing just to argue. There is no point to any of it outside of his trying to show how "brilliant he is.

[SubCmdr]

I am always amazed how many folks seem to think that everyone else needs to be like them.

I think that is just human nature. Everyone sees life through our own individual paradigm. I am sure you are familiar with the expression "Take a moment and walk in another mans shoes. ". That is not a natural thought process. I can tell you from my personal life experience that it took a long time to realize that everyone did not think like me because they were all not as intelligent as I was. Once I realized that, I understood the world much better and my personal interactions improved.

In the end, only my dick matters. And it is fun talking about this stuff here. But it is the moisture of the pussy and my dick inside of it until I ejaculate that matters to me. How I get to that point is a matter of personal preference and not up for debate or judgement by other people. LOL!

[JustTK]

could we say that in a committed relationship neither party is fucking other people? . Or at least I'd hope the woman isn't LOL.

I am always amazed how many folks seem to think that everyone else needs to be like them.

[SubCmdr]

And since it was open both would be "fucking other people". Meanwhile, a more interesting question is if a relationship where the man is fucking other people is a real relationship. I say it is not. Unless the man is open about it. Because real relationships are not based on deception (IMO).

Also, could we say that in a committed relationship neither party is fucking other people? . Or at least I'd hope the woman isn't LOL.

[Chicago85]

No need for arguing over a matter that is so simple and which the 'arguers' are actually on the same page. P4P is a relationship that is based entirely on money. A 'real' relationship is not based entirely on money, both parties have made a commitment to each other. There are usually several factors that could lead to such a commitment being made and the financial resources of one or other of the parties may be one such factor. Other factors could be looks, background, interests, etc.

I agree with this. Also, could we say that in a committed relationship neither party is fucking other people? . Or at least I'd hope the woman isn't LOL.

[Rzrfl69]

I mean videos interviewing girls. Come on. It's just too much. No more discretion.