Cartagena Reports

[PiannoMann]

This is just another attempt by CartaAngel making up the handle to try to promote his guide services, nothing more. He has to get better at his game as he is to easy to figure out. As anyone who has been to Cartagena knows, a guide is not necessary, and you will literally be throwing your money away.

YO, What are ya talking about?, nuttin' personal but dunno what your problem is with Fabio and don't care, I will give him a shot the first night I get there, will see how that goes, am going to book a hotel in the historic part of Cartagena for the first 2 nights, saw prices from 30 to 50 bucks, no one can beat that, Lmao.

Any rate, I will try to write a short but very informative report about my Mex experience and CTG's once I get back home.

[Old Parr]

First time going to CTG, after a hell of a time in Mex, found this post while I was searching for a good tour guide, it seems like the only thing I have to worry about is Tony on Playa Hollywood, does anyone have any more suggestions besides Fabio, according to what I read from this post, is that Fabio seems legit, but need more advice from you guys as well.

I will be coming to CTG with my 2 friends and a sweet girlfriend I met in Mex who don't mind hanging out with ladies too. We're booking a hotel but which is better a hotel or apartment?

This is just another attempt by CartaAngel making up the handle to try to promote his guide services, nothing more. He has to get better at his game as he is to easy to figure out. As anyone who has been to Cartagena knows, a guide is not necessary, and you will literally be throwing your money away.

[Otiers]

Most of the details on hotels versus apartments have been covered here over the past couple of weeks, but the short answer is you will be better off in an apartment. A good link for apartments was posted a short time back.

You don't really need to "worry" about Tony. He is a great resource; it's odd to find a sex worker in Cartagena who does not know him. The thing is he is a hustler and that often rubs people the wrong way, but I'd figure he holds nearly every sex worker in Cartagena in his cell phone contacts, something you will find helpful. There are a few other guys working the beach who have equally strong contact lists and are more easy going. It's not hard to find them.

You should post something about Mexico. It would be great to have those details on the Mexico thread.

You explained it very well about Tony. I have never had a problem with him because I knew his game from the start. He knows what I like and before I sit down, he is already calling a girl for me. I say 95% of the time, I end up with the young lady he finds for me. Guys, just don't overthink everything and enjoy your time as it comes along.

[Jelly Donut]

a hell of a time in Mex

Most of the details on hotels versus apartments have been covered here over the past couple of weeks, but the short answer is you will be better off in an apartment. A good link for apartments was posted a short time back.

You don't really need to "worry" about Tony. He is a great resource; it's odd to find a sex worker in Cartagena who does not know him. The thing is he is a hustler and that often rubs people the wrong way, but I'd figure he holds nearly every sex worker in Cartagena in his cell phone contacts, something you will find helpful. There are a few other guys working the beach who have equally strong contact lists and are more easy going. It's not hard to find them.

You should post something about Mexico. It would be great to have those details on the Mexico thread.

[Puntz79]

First time going to CTG, after a hell of a time in Mex, found this post while I was searching for a good tour guide, it seems like the only thing I have to worry about is Tony on Playa Hollywood, does anyone have any more suggestions besides Fabio, according to what I read from this post, is that Fabio seems legit, but need more advice from you guys as well.

I will be coming to CTG with my 2 friends and a sweet girlfriend I met in Mex who don't mind hanging out with ladies too. We're booking a hotel but which is better a hotel or apartment?

RTFF. All the info you need is on here. Many people have commented on the advantages of an apartment, while others will say it's hard finding chica friendly hotels (which it is) but they are secure options and you can find plenty of short time hotels in CTG.

If you have taken the time to read about Tony on Playa Hollywood, surely you can take the time to read up on comments sharing apartment experiences vs. Hotel experiences.

[PiannoMann]

I don't post much, but appreciate the info here so wanted to contribute.

I don't like to waste money or flash it around like an idiot, but I am not really a budget monger. I respect the guys who are extremely frugal and ingenious at finding bargains. But I thought it might be useful to also post some info for guys who are ok spending more at times.

1. There has been discussion on this board about Fabio. I tried him. Many guys who post don't want or need a wingman. However, if you decide you do, you will satisfied with Fabio. He's a stand up guy and a professional who works hard to please and is honest. He will take you out for a night of drinking and show you around, he will perform concierge services like arranging excursions, he will make all your apartment arrangements and he will constantly show up with chicas as often as you want-2 times a day. 3 times a day; shape, color, size, age, whatever you want.

2. Spent first night out on the town. After a few drinks, hit the casas. Did a quick hit at one of the ST spots and then swung by Pleyclub, by now around 2 am, where I ordered carry out. A beautiful and very friendly 30-yr old from Cali. Very light skin. Claimed to be doing temporary work to pay for a medical procedure (nasal something). By far the oldest on the trip, but also easily the best GFE. She stayed until about noon the next day and was up for several rounds. This is very expensive. Can't remember exact amount so don't hold me to it, but I think the salida was around $250 (US). I tipped her separately at the end, which I think was optional. As much as I enjoyed, it was the last time I made it to the casa scene. Just too easy having Fabio show up with room service whenever needed. And far less expensive.

3. I also did an overnight trip to an island and stayed at the Majagua Resort...

First time going to CTG, after a hell of a time in Mex, found this post while I was searching for a good tour guide, it seems like the only thing I have to worry about is Tony on Playa Hollywood, does anyone have any more suggestions besides Fabio, according to what I read from this post, is that Fabio seems legit, but need more advice from you guys as well.

I will be coming to CTG with my 2 friends and a sweet girlfriend I met in Mex who don't mind hanging out with ladies too. We're booking a hotel but which is better a hotel or apartment?

[Hioctane]

I live in Pattaya and love it. I would say the beach there is much worse than Hollywood Beach though. You can really tell at night when all the rats come out. The good news is that you can take a ferry to the island for $1 and visit a much better beach. Bangkok is much more expensive and much more spread out than Pattaya. As far as women, I don't see a difference. There are attractive ones and ugly ones anywhere you go. And you can only put your dick in one at a time.

I totally agree. The beach in Pattaya (Pattaya Beach along Beach Road) is absolutely filthy! So many boats dock along the beach. You see so much garbage in it. At least you don't see much garbage in Hollywood beach. Also, Pattaya Beach is like 100 meters wide!

[Mr Enternational]

I agree. Bangkok is still very good and there is lots to do during the daytime if one does not want to monger. Pattaya has a little bit to do as well and I have never been bored there, but that beach. I'd say it's on par with Playa Hollywood.

I live in Pattaya and love it. I would say the beach there is much worse than Hollywood Beach though. You can really tell at night when all the rats come out. The good news is that you can take a ferry to the island for $1 and visit a much better beach. Bangkok is much more expensive and much more spread out than Pattaya. As far as women, I don't see a difference. There are attractive ones and ugly ones anywhere you go. And you can only put your dick in one at a time.

[Canyon]

Pattaya is tons better.

It depends on your point of view. Patttaya has lots of girls, but I prefer Bangkok. Pattaya is somewhat run-down and in your face. I also prefer the hotels in Bangkok and the women seem better-looking and more sophisticated. If you're a hard core mongerer looking for cheap sex, Pattaya would be better.

[Puntz79]

Pattaya is tons better.

I agree. Bangkok is still very good and there is lots to do during the daytime if one does not want to monger. Pattaya has a little bit to do as well and I have never been bored there, but that beach. I'd say it's on par with Playa Hollywood.

[Otiers]

First, let me state that my main focus of my 11 day trip was to spend time with my wife and stepson. My wife is very open minded and suggested I find a girl for myself since she was experiencing her time of the month. She even suggested I take my 17 year old stepson to go searching. Don't believe I wish to do that. We stayed in one of Mery's apartments in Mirador del Laquito. After figuring in the conversion rate, I got a 2 bedroom for about $86.00 per day.

As I stated, being with the spouse, I did the normal family things like movies, mall, pool and a few times at Playa Hollywood. Playa Hollywood may not be a pristine beach you might find at Siesta Key in Sarasota, but it is what it is. Although the sand is grey which makes the water cloudy, it is far from dirty. Each night, the beach is cleaned, but as a general rule, Colombians feel it is OK to not use trash cans for waste disposal. This applies to not only the beach, but also the streets of Bocagrande and Laquito. Many on the forum like to knock Tony, but remember he is there to make a living. I have known Tony for 12 years and he always tries to assist in getting what you might need. He is a little scared of my wife who negotiates very effectively with him. When we go for a day, I can give her 150 K, and we will have a full day of drinking, food, chairs, carpa, a massage and pedicure for her, and 30 minutes of a Jet Ski for my stepson. Tony has always looked after our property if we are out in the surf and I can trust that he will have my back in case of trouble. That does not mean he will try to pad the bill, but if you keep track of what you consumed, you will be OK with him. The reason I brought this up is because I think the forum may have scared off some people from going to beach.

Perhaps, it was the time of the year (a week before Seamana Santa), but Laquito was quiet. I did not notice many street girls like I have seen in the past. Now I did see many girls come and go out of the Benjamin building which is known to house many Israeli young men. In past years, I could sit outside of Playa Mar and go fishing any time in the afternoon and catch a 20 year old for a few hours of fun. I did notice a few beautiful girls staying in my building and know they were available at LDV. I had to keep myself from grabbing the ass of a young lady in the elevator or negotiating with her on the spot.

A few evenings were spent drinking near Plaza Reloj at the tables near the Hard Rock Cafe. There were tents set up for a craft fair during the day and evening. As the venders were closing up their tents, young ladies were gathering on the benches to apply their trade. I saw many cute young ladies perhaps 18 to 25 years old waiting for customers. It is interesting to witness them along side tourists and families and nobody seemed to object to their presence. An hour or so drinking at the tables, it was time to go into La Candaleria for some more drinking and dancing. We ordered a bottle of Chivas for about 190 K and the waitress brought the bottle and glasses and ice. When my wife drinks Chivas, she gets feeling quite good and likes to bring in another girl to party with us. She excused herself to the bathroom and she returned with an attractive 20 year old from Bogota named Angela. Angela had the appearance of a young Connie Seleca (you young guys just google her), slim with dark eyes and long black hair. We spent the next few hours drinking and dancing until it was around 2 am and my wife grabs the two of us and we all headed out the door and into a taxi. The next thing I know, I am in a love motel with this young lady being undressed by my wife. Angela's clothes hid her perfect 34-B's, flat stomach, and small firm ass. Her oral skills were about the best I have ever had and my wife being competitive tried to outdo Angela's sucking ability on me. While she was pleasing me, Angela was busing kissing and caressing my wife's clit. I could tell Angela was doing a great job by my wife's heaving and shuddering a few times over the next 15 minutes. I decided it was my turn to eat some young pussy and worked on Angela for until she came a few times. Angela and my wife made sure our time was well spent in that we each had at least three orgasms in the few hours spent together. It is amazing to emerge from a room filled with our sex scents to sunshine and people going about their daily lives. When we got back to the apartment, I showered as my wife made breakfast for me and her son. Soon afterwards, I was playing dad at the pool with our son.

By being married to a Colombiana, you must be flexible to their schedule, meaning just do not expect to plan anything and just go with the flow. On the second Monday, we spent in the barrio of her best friend since it was a national holiday. I had been there before and never felt unsafe, perhaps because I was buying the beer and rum. The barrio had half-paved streets with people on just about ever front porch with music blaring from each house and little children running everywhere. I was treated as a king in that I was given the best rocking chair in the house and a fan concentrated on me (even though I did not need it). They set up a table and five or six women played a card game, drank shots of rum and made sexually suggestive remarks my way. We all laughed and for the next six hours had a great time. I have an advantage over many on the forum in that I have somebody to expose me to an experience not available to many here. Although the poverty was evident, the people were happy.

My wife and stepson left a few days before I left so I had time to fly solo. One night, I headed to LDV to see what was available. I spoke with Aldo who I have know for many years and he asked that I visit La Opera later to check it out. LDV is getting depressing in that the girls are getting hard core and want way too much for the quality. I was quoted 300 K for an unspectacular 25 year old. When I countered with 200 K, she just walked away. It was about 1 am and there were about 10 girls in the place. I decided to check out La Opera later in the night. The cabbie found his way to the location which is near ISIS. The place has plenty of room and good music. Unfortunately, there were only about 6 girls there and five I had seen at LDV. The same girl that quoted 300 K, still demanded the same. I am still shaking my head since 200 K is better than nothing earned for the night. I finally decided to negotiate with a cute 20 year old named Monica. She is a Costena with a great bubble butt and nice bolt on tits. Her skills were good and I was happy until she tried to upsell her services. She wanted another 100 K for BBBJ. No matter how much I enjoy going sin condom, I will not negotiate after the initial offer. She finally relented, but I had to go wash my dick with soap and water a few times until she approved. Gosh I did not think my dick stunk so bad! We relaxed afterwards and as she lay on her stomach, I kept rubbing her perfect ass and played a little with her asshole. She seemed to enjoy as she kept rocking her hips and groaned. Overall a good experience, but I decided not to approach another LDV girl in the future. Just too hardcore and there are plenty of other girls in Cartagena that will provide GFE.

I had one day left and I decided to go to Casa Rocio. I luckily found a brand new taxi outside of the apartment and the 20 minute drive was pleasant. The taxi driver had no problem with me in the front seat and gave me his card to call him when I was ready to return to Laquito. I was let into the establishment and was filled with 20 or so girls ranging from a 7 to 9 (according to my rating system). They were sitting in the front parlor area, some in the sitting area near the bar and more in the main area. As you walk past the row of girls sitting in the Colombia official chair (plastic), they would straighten up, smile, and try to get your attention. As I headed to my table, I noticed an attractive young lady with tight jeans and a tight shirt on. After ordering a beer, I went over to her, grabbed her hand and lead her to my table. Her "stage" name was Catalina (real name Angel) and was from Medellin. This 20 year old had the typical look of somebody from Spain. She had jet black hair down to her butt, full lips, slim build on a 5'6" frame and about 110 lbs. What really caught my eyes was her bright dark eyes and a beautiful smile and gentle laugh. We talked for about ten minutes, but I had to take her to a room so that I could get to know her on a more personal level. When we got into the room, she immediately threw her arms around me and hugged and deeply kissed me with her tongue exploring deep inside my mouth. She slowly undressed, keeping a few bits of clothes on while she systematically undressed me. Once I was undress she pushed me back on the bed and fell on top of me all the while holding onto my cock. After, a few minutes of DFK, she removed her shirt and thong exposing small but efficient breasts and a small mouth watering butt. She let me play with her body for about ten minutes in which I kissed and sucked her nipples, fingered her pussy and even inserted a finger in her ass. She groaned and heaved and I felt her quiver inside. She then applied a condom which was very tight and felt like a tourniquet. If you go, take your own condoms. She stroked and sucked my cock for about five minutes and then moved into a 69 position so I could eat her pussy and massage her ass. I still have visions of that pussy and butt inches from my eyes. I was not ready to cum, so I rolled her over and provided her some oral satisfaction. I felt her tense up and shiver, but I was not yet ready to quit. I vigorously dove back into her pussy and attacked her clit when she rose her hips, grabbed my head and pulled me in closer and heard her groan and felt a thick fluid release from her. I looked up at her and she had a dreamy look in her eyes and a smile on her face. For the next thirty minutes, she sucked and fucked me cowgirl and reverse cowgirl. I have issues with condoms and she knew what she needed to do. She removed the condom and lowered he lips on my dick until I exploded in her mouth. As she took the last drop, she excused herself to the bathroom and I heard her spit and rinse her mouth. She came back with a smile and put her finger up to her lips in a way to say not to mention this since condoms are to be used. We laid in bed for a few more minutes holding each other and talking. As we laid there, she sent me a Facebook friend request which I immediately accepted. I wanted to spend time with her that night, but she was leaving that afternoon for Medellin. I still think about her.

That night was spent packing and relaxing at the pool. I called my wife and she asked if I had a chance to spend time with a girl. I was honest and said yes, but I did not go into detail of how much I enjoyed Catalina / Angel. So the next morning, it was off to the airport and already planning my next trip.

Advice to anybody wanting to visit Cartagena. Don't be apprehensive about going to Playa Hollywood, spend time at Plaza Reloj, get to know some local girls to escort you around the city, and spend time in a casa (I prefer Rocio's). You might want to visit LDV, but try to weed out the hard core girls.

Enjoy the city because I sure did.

[Hioctane]

Asia is good for mongering, especially Bangkok.

Pattaya is tons better.

[Tomasb]

Thanks for the compliment.

Yes, day time action is generally only available at the beaches or perhaps you can stroll some of the side streets off Playa Hollywood etc. Absolutely nothing happens in El Reloj during the day. One can spy an amazing amount of attractive local girls going about their errands in El Centro during the day but I think you need your Brad Pitt game and looks to get anywhere.

I have read on the board that the area surrounding Laguito around sunset has some girls looking for some early action. Presumably they hang around some of the bars or cafes in that area.

Tomasb,

Thank you for your excellent description of CTG. You are an excellent writer-clear, concise and informative. It seems as if you're careful, CTG is safe. I'm very careful, myself, and have never had problems. It seems like if you stay away from the beach and resist the touts, you'll be OK. I do speak Spanish, but it's a bit rusty, and it's rather formal and academic, so I don't know a lot of the sex words, but I suppose I could learn before I go.

Old Parr:

Thank you for your excellent suggestions.

John Gault:

I appreciate the realistic assessment.

Right now, I'm still considering the trip and I appreciate the advice. One thing I've noticed is that it seems like all the activity is late at night. I like to get to bed fairly early, so in Asia, I usually like to find my girl between 8 and 9 o'clock. Are there places to go where you can find a chica at that hour and where is it? I prefer the younger, unjaded ones if I can find them. Loco mentioned part-time girls who are university students. Is it possible to find them and where?

Canyon.

[Canyon]

Muchas Gracias, Senor Puntz79, por la informacion. Muy interesante why util, tambien. Hasta luego.

Canyon.

Asia is good for mongering, especially Bangkok. Cartagena is no Bangkok, but you shouldn't be going there with that expectation anyways. It's also not Rio or BA, it's much smaller but it's a good destination for a weekend or few days. If you like history, walking through El Centro is perfect. Lots of cafes and restaurants, and good people watching locations especially near El Reloj. I was always concerned about safety at first, but this has always been the case when I'm visiting a new destination. If you were able to get by Rio and Buenos Aires, the chances of you having any issues in Cartagena is very low. Most crime against tourists in CTG is not violent, and I have never faced an issue and I walked through El Centro quite a bit. With that said you should never give anyone an opportunity to take advantage of you being a tourist either, and you should never try to stand out like a tourist. Don't wear a flashy watch, or expensive looking items that are visible, and you won't have a problem. I have heard of police in Bogota shaking you down, and in Medellin, and while I'm sure it's possible in Cartagena I did not see this nor experienced it myself. The presence of police actually makes a person feel safe.

As others have said there are nice boutique hotels in Cartagena, and they are not girl friendly. There are a few girl friendly ones but the nicer ones not so much. In my first visit to CTG I did not mind this as I was extra cautious and preferred the short time experience at one of the short time hotels in the city. There are some good looking girls for sure, but a lot of pros as well. If you know a little bit of spanish, it's to your advantage and I would highly recommend knowing some basic spanish before you go. LDV has some beautiful women, in fact when I went they were actually better than I expected even on a quiet night (earlier in the evening). However they are also ridiculously expensive for Colombia, I had one girl quote me $300 k COP for an hour. I had done my research on here first, so I knew that was just too high. Reloj girls are more reasonable on price and there are some good looking girls. Also, if you know some spanish than you have a good chance of finding a non-pro at a bar / club. If you are going to be in Colombia for at least a few days I'd recommend checking out more than just Cartagena, check out Bogota or Medellin if you can. The prices in those cities is significantly better than Cartagena for mongering, and the quality of women can be excellent. If you are traveling a long distance for just Cartagena, you might find yourself bored after a couple days especially if your travels include places like Bangkok and Hong Kong and Singapore. But if you stick in Cartagena + Bogota or Medellin, I think you'll have a very good time (and your chances increase if you know some basic spanish).

[Puntz79]

Most of the time, I like to go to Asia: Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saigon and Jakarta. I just started going to Latin America a couple of years ago (Buenos Aires and Rio). Last year, I started thinking about Cartagena. I heard it was an interesting place, located on the ocean, had charming architecture, a lot of history and beautiful women. Now that I've been reading the forum, that picture is beginning to change. It seems like it's a place where pickpockets steal from you, police shake you down, annoying vendors pester you and rip you off, the beach is polluted and the nice hotels won't allow you to bring your female companion back to your room. I would appreciate it if some of you veterans would let me know which description is correct? Should I keep planning my trip to Cartagena or should I continue my adventures in Asia?

Asia is good for mongering, especially Bangkok. Cartagena is no Bangkok, but you shouldn't be going there with that expectation anyways. It's also not Rio or BA, it's much smaller but it's a good destination for a weekend or few days. If you like history, walking through El Centro is perfect. Lots of cafes and restaurants, and good people watching locations especially near El Reloj. I was always concerned about safety at first, but this has always been the case when I'm visiting a new destination. If you were able to get by Rio and Buenos Aires, the chances of you having any issues in Cartagena is very low. Most crime against tourists in CTG is not violent, and I have never faced an issue and I walked through El Centro quite a bit. With that said you should never give anyone an opportunity to take advantage of you being a tourist either, and you should never try to stand out like a tourist. Don't wear a flashy watch, or expensive looking items that are visible, and you won't have a problem. I have heard of police in Bogota shaking you down, and in Medellin, and while I'm sure it's possible in Cartagena I did not see this nor experienced it myself. The presence of police actually makes a person feel safe.

As others have said there are nice boutique hotels in Cartagena, and they are not girl friendly. There are a few girl friendly ones but the nicer ones not so much. In my first visit to CTG I did not mind this as I was extra cautious and preferred the short time experience at one of the short time hotels in the city. There are some good looking girls for sure, but a lot of pros as well. If you know a little bit of spanish, it's to your advantage and I would highly recommend knowing some basic spanish before you go. LDV has some beautiful women, in fact when I went they were actually better than I expected even on a quiet night (earlier in the evening). However they are also ridiculously expensive for Colombia, I had one girl quote me $300 k COP for an hour. I had done my research on here first, so I knew that was just too high. Reloj girls are more reasonable on price and there are some good looking girls. Also, if you know some spanish than you have a good chance of finding a non-pro at a bar / club. If you are going to be in Colombia for at least a few days I'd recommend checking out more than just Cartagena, check out Bogota or Medellin if you can. The prices in those cities is significantly better than Cartagena for mongering, and the quality of women can be excellent. If you are traveling a long distance for just Cartagena, you might find yourself bored after a couple days especially if your travels include places like Bangkok and Hong Kong and Singapore. But if you stick in Cartagena + Bogota or Medellin, I think you'll have a very good time (and your chances increase if you know some basic spanish).