Cartagena Reports

[Kafka]

I'll be back in early June but when I was there and the curfew was 10 they were girls there early but there were also a lot of touts and incoming bullshit coming my way which made it a little stressful. As long as it's 10:00 pm Curfew I think the girls will find their way out if it's much before that I don't think so but there's always the beach and I do think the curfews are opening up or will be soon I'm just guessing it's going to be 10:00 pm Everyday.

I have been to ctg 2 times and I'm planning trip3. Like I always do I read the last 20 pages of a cite for updated info. I am confused all I need to know is the clock tower open with chicas and as always is it populated with chicas from 10 pm to 12 pm.

Thanks.

[Phuket90]

That's the funniest question yet once you get on the street in Bocagrande you'll know where the book one as a matter of fact they'll be chasing you down. By the way they now allow people on the beach on weekends till 12:00 noon.

Your next question is to be it's going to be working you buy sunglasses.... bahaha

Hehehe thanks.

Well, great news.

I will report when I'm there next Month.

[Hotrod10]

I have been to ctg 2 times and I'm planning trip3. Like I always do I read the last 20 pages of a cite for updated info. I am confused all I need to know is the clock tower open with chicas and as always is it populated with chicas from 10 pm to 12 pm.

Thanks.

[OldSchool318]

My experience last week was the exact opposite. My chica colombiana handled all the negotiating and I paid the 70 k for both of us. (35 k each and includes round trip boat transportation, lunch and a drink). We met them at Calle 1 A near the Hilton where the road loops around by the lake. After paying we followed them down Calle 1 A which is a dirt road that leads to the beach near Playa El Laguito. At the beach there were several boat and we were introduced to the captain. When we arrived to Tierra Bomba (Punta Arena) a chica received us and took us to our table with umbrella and chairs. We received a welcome drink and sat down. Later they asked what time we wanted to eat and the food was brought at that time. When we wanted to leave we were directed to a boat down the beach and returned to the same location we left from. No extra charge or hidden fees. 35 k per person was the total cost. This was last week and is current.

I did the same last time there right before covid.

It was lobster but unfortunately not great. Took a boat back to Laguito after.

[MongerHunger]

There are public and private boats. If you want private, like Kafka told you, the moment they see you walking to the beach, they'll be all over you. The problem is they start with ridiculous prices, then easily go down, but that doesn't mean much. I remember they gave me a decent price for the transfer, but when we got there, it was like a hostage situation. The drinks and food they quoted me were insane. I wrote about our Tierra Bomba experience sometime in August 2018. Look for it.

Here is what I would do in retrospect: there is a hotel right on the beach (don't remember the name right now) over there with a nice pool, bar, restaurant, and comfortable beach beds. They quoted me like $15 per day for use of the facilities, but then our "jailers" showed up and they obviously didn't like that. Maybe they could organize a transfer for you there, too, I don't know. But that would be a much better way to spend time on the beach than being totally dependent on touts.

My experience last week was the exact opposite. My chica colombiana handled all the negotiating and I paid the 70 k for both of us. (35 k each and includes round trip boat transportation, lunch and a drink). We met them at Calle 1 A near the Hilton where the road loops around by the lake. After paying we followed them down Calle 1 A which is a dirt road that leads to the beach near Playa El Laguito. At the beach there were several boat and we were introduced to the captain. When we arrived to Tierra Bomba (Punta Arena) a chica received us and took us to our table with umbrella and chairs. We received a welcome drink and sat down. Later they asked what time we wanted to eat and the food was brought at that time. When we wanted to leave we were directed to a boat down the beach and returned to the same location we left from. No extra charge or hidden fees. 35 k per person was the total cost. This was last week and is current.

[Kafka]

Were there restrictions on the time you were able to use the "private" beach at. Bocagrande? Or is the curfew only for the public beaches like Hollywood?

There are public and private boats. If you want private, like Kafka told you, the moment they see you walking to the beach, they'll be all over you. The problem is they start with ridiculous prices, then easily go down, but that doesn't mean much. I remember they gave me a decent price for the transfer, but when we got there, it was like a hostage situation. The drinks and food they quoted me were insane. I wrote about our Tierra Bomba experience sometime in August 2018. Look for it.

Here is what I would do in retrospect: there is a hotel right on the beach (don't remember the name right now) over there with a nice pool, bar, restaurant, and comfortable beach beds. They quoted me like $15 per day for use of the facilities, but then our "jailers" showed up and they obviously didn't like that. Maybe they could organize a transfer for you there, too, I don't know. But that would be a much better way to spend time on the beach than being totally dependent on touts.

[Xpartan]

Where you booked that Daytrip?

Thanks.

There are public and private boats. If you want private, like Kafka told you, the moment they see you walking to the beach, they'll be all over you. The problem is they start with ridiculous prices, then easily go down, but that doesn't mean much. I remember they gave me a decent price for the transfer, but when we got there, it was like a hostage situation. The drinks and food they quoted me were insane. I wrote about our Tierra Bomba experience sometime in August 2018. Look for it.

Here is what I would do in retrospect: there is a hotel right on the beach (don't remember the name right now) over there with a nice pool, bar, restaurant, and comfortable beach beds. They quoted me like $15 per day for use of the facilities, but then our "jailers" showed up and they obviously didn't like that. Maybe they could organize a transfer for you there, too, I don't know. But that would be a much better way to spend time on the beach than being totally dependent on touts.

[MongerHunger]

One of my friends in cartagena just told me there is a weekend curfew all day until Monday.

Your friend must not be in Cartagena or you have mistaken him for being in another city. Cartagena does not have a curfew all day on the weekends. Anybody that is currently in Cartagena knows this. Beaches are open during the week. Get there early.

[Kafka]

Where you booked that Daytrip?

Thanks.

That's the funniest question yet once you get on the street in Bocagrande you'll know where the book one as a matter of fact they'll be chasing you down. By the way they now allow people on the beach on weekends till 12:00 noon.

Your next question is to be it's going to be working you buy sunglasses.... bahaha

[Phuket90]

Was headed to Medellin originally but detoured to Cartagena for obvious reasons. First stayed in Bocagrande with one of my established chicas. Place was ok. No doorman and keys were in a lockbox for my check in. Went to Olimpica to stock up on food and drinks. She whipped up some delicious food from scratch and it was awesome. Spent some time at the beach and quality time at night. After a few days I checked out of the place and sent my chica home.

Then I checked into a place on the 18th floor in El Laguito. Nice views of the beach and city from 2 vantage points. Sent for my other chica and she arrived and got registered at the front desk. We had an awesome time together. Did the beach thing, went to Exitos and stocked up on food and drinks for the apartment. This chica can cook too. Had some great homemade meals. We went to Tierra Bomba Island for a day trip. The cost was awesome. For only 35 k per person you get round trip boat transportation, a table with chairs and umbrella, a good lunch that was tasty and filling and an alcoholic beverage. Yes all for 35 k, no hidden fees. I had a good time in Cartagena despite the situation. Sent the chica home and headed to the airport for my flight to Bogota. By the way, Centro is closed but I did see options and the beach and on the streets in Bocagrande and El Laguito.

Where you booked that Daytrip?

Thanks.

[UnknownGuy]

. We went to Tierra Bomba Island for a day trip. The cost was awesome. For only 35 k per person you get round trip boat transportation, a table with chairs and umbrella, a good lunch that was tasty and filling and an alcoholic beverage. Yes all for 35 k, no hidden fees..

Sounds like you had a good time. Hey you mind sharing your contact for that trip? Sounds like something I'd like to do next time I visit.

One of my friends in cartagena just told me there is a weekend curfew all day until Monday.

[MongerHunger]

Was headed to Medellin originally but detoured to Cartagena for obvious reasons. First stayed in Bocagrande with one of my established chicas. Place was ok. No doorman and keys were in a lockbox for my check in. Went to Olimpica to stock up on food and drinks. She whipped up some delicious food from scratch and it was awesome. Spent some time at the beach and quality time at night. After a few days I checked out of the place and sent my chica home.

Then I checked into a place on the 18th floor in El Laguito. Nice views of the beach and city from 2 vantage points. Sent for my other chica and she arrived and got registered at the front desk. We had an awesome time together. Did the beach thing, went to Exitos and stocked up on food and drinks for the apartment. This chica can cook too. Had some great homemade meals. We went to Tierra Bomba Island for a day trip. The cost was awesome. For only 35 k per person you get round trip boat transportation, a table with chairs and umbrella, a good lunch that was tasty and filling and an alcoholic beverage. Yes all for 35 k, no hidden fees. I had a good time in Cartagena despite the situation. Sent the chica home and headed to the airport for my flight to Bogota. By the way, Centro is closed but I did see options and the beach and on the streets in Bocagrande and El Laguito.

[Kafka]

Welp. Might have to grab two of my favorite chicas and go to a resort in Baru for the week.

Definitely for the weekend.

[Quim77]

ICU are still at 80%, so you can count on them being extended for at least a week or maybe two maybe more who knows?

From the latest decree issued yesterday: The decree issued by the local president, has the endorsement of the National Government, and will be in force, from Monday, May 3 until 00:00 hours on May 10, 2021.

The curfew will be from Monday to Friday from 8:00 pm each day, until 5:00 am the next day, Saturday and Sunday applies from 2:00 pm each day, until 5:00 am The next day.

Weekends the beaches will not be allowed, the transit of tourist goats will be made at specific times and the peak and ID for the access and movement of people to financial entities, Bazurto Market, department stores, warehouses and supermarkets in general continues.

[PerkinWarbeck]

ICU are still at 80%, so you can count on them being extended for at least a week or maybe two maybe more who knows?

Welp. Might have to grab two of my favorite chicas and go to a resort in Baru for the week.