Cartagena Reports

[LvZooMan211]

Hi all,

Going to Cartagena soon. Is it common for places to not have hot water? I read online that most places don't have hot water. Just wondering if I will have to take cold showers while I'm there.

[Black Page]

I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?

First of all, why don't you look Google Maps before asking here?

Second, Bocagrande is LONG: 2 or 3 km from one side to the other. Therefore, your question depends on where you are in Bocagrande. From Juan Valdez, it is less than 2 km and you can go walking in 20-25 minures. From the exreme in Laquito, the distance is almost 5 km and therefore you take nealry 1 hour on foot.

In both cases, conidering temperature, humidity, the poor view, the little taxi fare, nobody would consider to go on foot.

[World Travel 69]

It is not that far, but is better to take a taxi.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?h...930671383&z=14

I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far Bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?

[John Gault]

I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?

It is a very short 6 to 8 K ride to the tower.

[Sangnyc21]

I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?

[Summer2016]

I am planning to go at the end of Nov, what is the name of the apartment? Is it closer to clock tower?

I traveled to Cartagena in May this year. I stayed near bocagrande at an apartment. It was chica friendly, especially after I greeted the doorman with a little cash. The girls are everywhere, the beach, the plaza, etc.

Had a nice girl come from the beach to my room. 120 K for the hour. She was 23 and light tan and incredible body, GFE and everything.

Also pulled a nice babe from the clock tower at night, although it was a bit pricier. 160 k for GFE for an hour, real nice, late twenties and a great all natural body.

Also don't be afraid to use the internet, that can help you negotiate better. As always the more Spanish you know, the better it will be for all.

Good luck!

[LvZooMan211]

Cartagena was an amazing city of fantasies and illusions. I am in my early forties, Hispanic with good Spanish (conversational), with knowledge of Colombia (been to Medellin a few times). I did my research prior to going (thanks board) and even did Tinder (my opinion on that later). Even with all this preparations, I still made some miscues and mistakes that I learned some lessons if I would return. But overall, I had a great time and would probably repeat (though probably a shorter weekend trip).

Day One Wednesday.

I booked the trip for about a week (September 18-24) arriving wed and leaving the following Tuesday. This was my first solo trip (been with friends before). I was contacting women on Tinder getting ready for my arrival. A 6 am flight out of NYC and layover in fort Lauderdale. On the second leg of the trip, I made friends with a pilot who decided on a whim to jump on board and check out Cartagena. He has never been to Colombia at all and didn't even have a hotel lined up. So we made friends and I decided to help him translate and help him to the to the walled city. So we took a taxi together and dropped him off. Then I checked into my spot and the place was sweet. Good security and great views of the city from the balcony. First mission was to get a Claro sim card for my Colombian phone so did that. I also got supplies (food, drinks, booze, Colombian Cialis and Colombian Viagra)..

Excellent report JoeqNight. I will be in Cartagena over the Christmas break. Do you have a hotel, apartment, Airbnb that you recommend? Where did you stay? I'm looking for a place that is chica friendly. TIA.

[LvZooMan211]

Hola all,

I will be in Cartagena right after Christmas from Dec 26-30. It will be my first time and am looking for a chica friendly hotel, apartment, or Airbnd near the clock tower. Any recommendations? Also looking for a wingman if anyone wants to hang. I usually go to the Del Rey in San Jose CR but decided to check out Colombia since I've heard so many good things about it. TIA.

[Summer2016]

What is the name of this apartment near the Clock Tower? Is it also chica-friendly during the day when the front desk staff is there, or only after they leave at 7 pm!

Hello,

I am planning to stay near the clock tower, would you please share the apartment info that is guest friendly?

[KermitCuddly]

Hi all,

Would anyone have recommendation as to where I should stay when in Cartegena that is guest friendly and somewhere close to the Clock Tower, hotel or Airbnb? I will travel there during the middle of the week, how does it compare to the weekend? Is Electra or LDV any good during the weekday? What about Clock Tower scenes? Any info would greatly appreciated.

I would stay in or near Gestemani instead of the boring fancy hotels for more of a local vibe.

[GringoItaliano]

Clock tower was SUPER dead when I was in town 2 weeks ago. And I mean that in a good way. There aren't much guys in town and you could pick choose and refuse. Average price was down to 50 dollars, and yes, you could negotiate that down because work was so slow. I also found an apartment, with no front desk after 7, so all you can eat buffet from 7 pm onwards. I took 2 friends down with me and after showing them the ropes, they were able to fend for themselves, including 2 3 some at 80 in total. I encourage anyone going down now to be careful though. The Venezuelans have really took over the place and the men and street kids are very aggressive in begging and touching you as they beg. So watch your wallets. I also encourage you, since it is slow, to not be too hard on the negotiations. The girls do this for work and need to eat!

I am working on a membership, and senior members, I will share the apartment info. It is literally by the Clocktower!

I also have numbers to share if you want to hit the ground running hard.

What is the name of this apartment near the Clock Tower? Is it also chica-friendly during the day when the front desk staff is there, or only after they leave at 7 pm!

[FlowState985]

Hi all,

Would anyone have recommendation as to where I should stay when in Cartegena that is guest friendly and somewhere close to the Clock Tower, hotel or Airbnb? I will travel there during the middle of the week, how does it compare to the weekend? Is Electra or LDV any good during the weekday? What about Clock Tower scenes? Any info would greatly appreciated.

[Ggekko2009]

I have watched the Gemini Man movie the other day. I was so surprised (call me ignorant) to discover that half an hour or so is set in Cartagena! The beauty of its colored walls is breathtaking.

There is a long dynamic chase sequence, with Will Smith and his antagonist running on motorbikes around the narrow alleys of Getsemani and even on the Walls. I think I was the only one in the cinema room knowing how those places look for real. It was really an experience seeing those alleys, which I have seen in reality, starred in an action movie. I try to imagine how they could close half Getsemani to the public (how long? 1 full day? more than that?) to shoot the movie.

I have not watched the movie. However, when I first saw the trailer, my first reaction was. Yeah, that background looked so familiar, and lo and behold, it was the walled city alright. I believe they even have shots of the clock tower.

[Mojo Bandit]

I'll be in Cartagena Nov 29 - Dec 5. Anyone going to be there around those dates? Maybe hangout grab a beer. I'm a 30 Hispanic so Spanish won't be a problem for me LOL.

You should post this in the thread called "travel announcements" it might get more attention from readers who are going there. This might get buried in this thread in the coming weeks but it will probably still be relevant in that thread, If you have not seen that thread just back out to "Colombia" and scroll down.

[Fsidle]

Going to be in Cartagena 11/24/2019 - 11/27/2019. Let me know if we will cross paths.