Cartagena Reports

[Sma202]

I'm a long time lurker. Did Rio in the Help days. But anyway, first time in Colombia.

Headed to Cartagena first, might go to another city. We're planning on spending 6 nights. We had some questions:

1. Should we split or spend all of it in Cart? Maybe Cali? Would appreciate some insight on the talent post-covid.

2. I understand prices top out at 200 k? Is that per night? Does that include everything? Condoms / safety? Any other red flags we should be aware of?

3. What is the protocol, pay after or before?

4. Is the tourist stuff worth it? I heard the beaches weren't that nice.

5. I read about house rules. Been looking at Airbnb's with flexible guest / visitor policy. Most will allow only sign-in a day beforehand. Would appreciate tips on which Airbnb's to focus upon, I. E, not condos?

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7. We want to go another country after for another week. I was thinking Argentina or Peru. Any thoughts would be helpful.

Thanks!

[HighOnTravel]

There's really no dress code to get into the clubs, a regular shirt, shorts and flip flops and they will let you in. But I would suggest sneakers at Space or Delirium or at least closed toe sandals because all it takes is one of those beer belly mongers to step on your toes when they moving through the crowd and your night is done jajaja. 6 pm is way too early though, you won't be seeing anything but just a bunch of guys standing around. Aim your timing closer to 10 pm.

Dolce can get picky on who they let in once they see there is enough guys in there. If you don't look like you will be buying drinks or getting a table they may not let you in, or they might do to you what they did to me on my last trip where they say you can only get in if you get a table.

Looks like you are having a blast! All the over the counter drugs you can throw money at.

You know, I just noticed your username, and it all makes sense now JAJAJA.

Enjoy your trip man, enjoy your trip jajaja.

Thanks, ha. Okay that is good to know. Lots of OTC goodies here for sure. I rotate them on an off and avoid addiction.

[CanyonCruiser]

I'll be arriving 11/5, and I'll be sure to post a trip report when I get back from a 10 day trip. Staying in one of Juan's apartments in Laguito. Does anyone have any experience golfing down there? Is Karibana any good? Is it worth bringing my clubs, or nah?

TPC Karibana is a great course. I play it three times per year. Tee off by 8:30 so you finish before the afternoon wind. Book online. Make sure you have a copy of your passport. I never bring my clubs. They have Titleist rental clubs that are adequate. The clubs are 5 years old with regular shafts. Hit them straight!

[Nypher]

These are probably really basic stupid sounding questions, but if I want to go monger tomorrow night at the typical spots, the vulce vita, space, isis and delerium do they actually enforce a dress code? I think I can only do the centro area with shorts sandals and a tank top from now on if I arrive early before 6 pm. It is just too hot and I hate getting my freshly washed clothes sweaty before I go out. Would like to take a bottle of baileys or maybe a 6 pack of Colombian beer and ride the horse and carriages around by myself a few times then go to cafe de mars to watch the sunset with a few pina coladas before hitting up the usual pro spots..

There's really no dress code to get into the clubs, a regular shirt, shorts and flip flops and they will let you in. But I would suggest sneakers at Space or Delirium or at least closed toe sandals because all it takes is one of those beer belly mongers to step on your toes when they moving through the crowd and your night is done jajaja. 6 pm is way too early though, you won't be seeing anything but just a bunch of guys standing around. Aim your timing closer to 10 pm.

Dolce can get picky on who they let in once they see there is enough guys in there. If you don't look like you will be buying drinks or getting a table they may not let you in, or they might do to you what they did to me on my last trip where they say you can only get in if you get a table.

Looks like you are having a blast! All the over the counter drugs you can throw money at.

You know, I just noticed your username, and it all makes sense now JAJAJA.

Enjoy your trip man, enjoy your trip jajaja.

[Tomasb]

You are asking to be set up big time buying anything not legal in Colombia. Full stop.

It would be pretty funny if they have a dress code in these dumps based on how the chicas and most of the local dudes dress though I think a wife beater shirt may be carrying it a bit too far.

If you get one more bad review on AIR, no one will rent to you in the future.

Omeprazole.

Thanks for the name of this medication. In the US I always just hit up the nearest CVS, Walgreens or gas station and Zantac or Pepcid AC and pop a few of those and have a smooth drinking session. Haven't seen those two so far in any pharmacies here and everything I have tried with the exception of papaya (the fruit) has been useless.

I think I'll skip alcohol tonight again just pop some hydrocones before my date and maybe one more Cialis then eat some more papaya tomorrow morning to let my stomach heal more then go to the pharmacy tomorrow to get "Omeprazole" and celebrate tomorrow with some alcohol.

These are probably really basic stupid sounding questions, but if I want to go monger tomorrow night at the typical spots, the vulce vita, space, isis and delerium do they actually enforce a dress code? I think I can only do the centro area with shorts sandals and a tank top from now on if I arrive early before 6 pm. It is just too hot and I hate getting my freshly washed clothes sweaty before I go out. Would like to take a bottle of baileys or maybe a 6 pack of Colombian beer and ride the horse and carriages around by myself a few times then go to cafe de mars to watch the sunset with a few pina coladas before hitting up the usual pro spots.

Also. Is it safe to buy some see from one of the beach touts on Bocagrande beach? One of them has my whatsapp and harasses me every time I go to the beach usually just about buying some chicas although has offered see as well. I would use him out of sheer convenience but am paranoid because of all the police around that area. Seems it is much safer to just buy from taxi drivers or chicas.

Have to buy some bleach and hydrogen peroxide tomorrow as well. Got some red wine spots got all over the white painted wall in my airnbs kitchen the night I had my bad stomache acid puking. Already got one bad Airbnb review under my belt def don't want another.

[Tomasb]

This is not a unit in a large apartment building but is a nice sized 2 bedroom apartment with an overhanging balcóand in a two story building. There will be no security stationed here though not sure if it's a keypad or an old fashioned key to get in. It's in a busy part of El Centro.

I am there for two days, then I move again to the Hotel Gallery. This hotel actually was at one time both a short term hotel and a normal hotel that used to be called Hotel de LOS Indios until the real illustrious hotel of the same name made them change it. Then think it was called Mar del Sol or something similar. It's very close to the clock tower but don't know if they have a new policy or not but I do remember they would charge extra in the past for guests.

If the Airbnb does not indicate it in the house rules why not ask the host prior to your arrival so you can plan accordingly if they do not allow visitors?

The reason I say this is because if its a condo apartment, the host can say one thing but building management can say another, and security can say something else if there is security.

Imagine showing up with a chica and security tells you its 20 K per visitor, or management says no visitors due to covid restrictions and the host didn't list any of it in the house rules. I've been in that situation on a 2 week trip and on the first night security pulled that nonsense saying no visitors after 10 pm, but if we paid 50 K per chica they will let them up but they can't dawn on the property. Had to tell the host fix it or we are leaving first thing in the morning and requesting a refund for all unused days. But right then and there in the heat of the moment we paid, we got suckered for 150 K. Next day the host informed us the guest pays 7 K per wrist band per visitor, the visitor leaves their ID at the front desk and when they come to pick up the ID they cut the band off their wrist. Turns out the night time security was scamming and they would charge 50 k per chica, they never gave the chica the wrist band but held on to the ID, since they didn't allow the chica to dawn on the property she will pick up the ID before the security changes shift and no wrist bands will be missing allowing them to pocket all the cash.

Security was mad after that night, because we would come in drop 7 k each on the counter ask for the bands jajaja.

[Nypher]

Since my hotel does not allow guests and I am not a big fan of short term rooms, it's really a moot point this week but I am returning next week for a stay at an Air BnB that does not indicate any restrictions for guests. We shall see.

If the Airbnb does not indicate it in the house rules why not ask the host prior to your arrival so you can plan accordingly if they do not allow visitors?

The reason I say this is because if its a condo apartment, the host can say one thing but building management can say another, and security can say something else if there is security.

Imagine showing up with a chica and security tells you its 20 K per visitor, or management says no visitors due to covid restrictions and the host didn't list any of it in the house rules. I've been in that situation on a 2 week trip and on the first night security pulled that nonsense saying no visitors after 10 pm, but if we paid 50 K per chica they will let them up but they can't dawn on the property. Had to tell the host fix it or we are leaving first thing in the morning and requesting a refund for all unused days. But right then and there in the heat of the moment we paid, we got suckered for 150 K. Next day the host informed us the guest pays 7 K per wrist band per visitor, the visitor leaves their ID at the front desk and when they come to pick up the ID they cut the band off their wrist. Turns out the night time security was scamming and they would charge 50 k per chica, they never gave the chica the wrist band but held on to the ID, since they didn't allow the chica to dawn on the property she will pick up the ID before the security changes shift and no wrist bands will be missing allowing them to pocket all the cash.

Security was mad after that night, because we would come in drop 7 k each on the counter ask for the bands jajaja.

[Vern2020]

I'll be arriving 11/5, and I'll be sure to post a trip report when I get back from a 10 day trip. Staying in one of Juan's apartments in Laguito. Does anyone have any experience golfing down there? Is Karibana any good? Is it worth bringing my clubs, or nah?

[HighOnTravel]

If you are having acid reflux, I recommend Omeprazole, an over the counter remedy that a local pharmacy should have available. For me tomatoes are the trigger so stay away from dinner time pizza. Frankly it sounds like you may have some other malady so see a doc on your return.

I usually take 1:2 viagra as Cialis gives me the burps and does not work for me as well but trial and error with that. M.

As for the woman, most I see here are overweight, dress poorly, and seem a bit uncouth. I think many are desperate Vennies. Really have seen very few where I would even consider pulling the trigger. I am off to Santa Marta tomorrow for a few days before returning. Once pulled a fantastic girl there from Bananas, of all places, but a bit dubious of lightning striking twice. Stay tuned.

Omeprazole.

Thanks for the name of this medication. In the US I always just hit up the nearest CVS, Walgreens or gas station and Zantac or Pepcid AC and pop a few of those and have a smooth drinking session. Haven't seen those two so far in any pharmacies here and everything I have tried with the exception of papaya (the fruit) has been useless.

I think I'll skip alcohol tonight again just pop some hydrocones before my date and maybe one more Cialis then eat some more papaya tomorrow morning to let my stomach heal more then go to the pharmacy tomorrow to get "Omeprazole" and celebrate tomorrow with some alcohol.

These are probably really basic stupid sounding questions, but if I want to go monger tomorrow night at the typical spots, the vulce vita, space, isis and delerium do they actually enforce a dress code? I think I can only do the centro area with shorts sandals and a tank top from now on if I arrive early before 6 pm. It is just too hot and I hate getting my freshly washed clothes sweaty before I go out. Would like to take a bottle of baileys or maybe a 6 pack of Colombian beer and ride the horse and carriages around by myself a few times then go to cafe de mars to watch the sunset with a few pina coladas before hitting up the usual pro spots.

Also. Is it safe to buy some see from one of the beach touts on Bocagrande beach? One of them has my whatsapp and harasses me every time I go to the beach usually just about buying some chicas although has offered see as well. I would use him out of sheer convenience but am paranoid because of all the police around that area. Seems it is much safer to just buy from taxi drivers or chicas.

Have to buy some bleach and hydrogen peroxide tomorrow as well. Got some red wine spots got all over the white painted wall in my airnbs kitchen the night I had my bad stomache acid puking. Already got one bad Airbnb review under my belt def don't want another.

[Tomasb]

The hotel entrance is right across from Plaza San Diego and believe it is the only entrance. There are tables both in the courtyard and also an inside dining area facing the pool. The buffet ends at 11 am and not sure when it opens but would guess around 7. If you sit outside, be careful of the crows who will try to steal your bread etc. it’s open to non-guests for dining only.

Does Hotel Santa Clara set that up in the court yard or near the court yard? How does a non-guest find the place? The website says their place opens at 11am does that sound right?

[Mojo Bandit]

Yeah, yesterday evening I went to the new mall, Sensavuela, as I noticed that Andres Steak house there offered breakfast and then found out the mall does not open until 11. A bit late for me for breakfast. There is a Crepe and Waffles there too.

I had breakfast buffet at Hotel Santa Clara. Great buffet for about $20 USD and well worth it or eggs Benedict salmon for about $10. Still a good deal compared to US where a standard restaurant breakfast for can cost $20. French Press served also.

Does Hotel Santa Clara set that up in the court yard or near the court yard? How does a non-guest find the place? The website says their place opens at 11am does that sound right?

[RamDavidson84]

You did state "The only race which can truly call themselves Americans are indigenous people".

I understand where you are coming from though, I interpreted it a bit out of context.

[Tomasb]

Yeah, yesterday evening I went to the new mall, Sensavuela, as I noticed that Andres Steak house there offered breakfast and then found out the mall does not open until 11. A bit late for me for breakfast. There is a Crepe and Waffles there too.

I had breakfast buffet at Hotel Santa Clara. Great buffet for about $20 USD and well worth it or eggs Benedict salmon for about $10. Still a good deal compared to US where a standard restaurant breakfast for can cost $20. French Press served also.

[Tomasb]

If you are having acid reflux, I recommend Omeprazole, an over the counter remedy that a local pharmacy should have available. For me tomatoes are the trigger so stay away from dinner time pizza. Frankly it sounds like you may have some other malady so see a doc on your return.

I usually take 1:2 viagra as Cialis gives me the burps and does not work for me as well but trial and error with that. M.

As for the woman, most I see here are overweight, dress poorly, and seem a bit uncouth. I think many are desperate Vennies. Really have seen very few where I would even consider pulling the trigger. I am off to Santa Marta tomorrow for a few days before returning. Once pulled a fantastic girl there from Bananas, of all places, but a bit dubious of lightning striking twice. Stay tuned.

This is my impression every time I go out man. Am never impressed by the talent with the exception of a few here and there who are usually already taken up by someone who is probably offering a lot of money. Oh well it is what it is. I do enjoy just drinking and walking around that area flirting with the idea of taking one home. Problem is once I get too drunk and I get one home I go full ED mode. It's crazy. And to top things off I seem to have developed a stomach ulcer. Too bottles of wine last night had me puking my guts out. Not because of the alcohol just the stomach acid buildup. Been eating papaya all day to to try and dix it.

I am just getting to the point in life where I do not think pros are for me anymore. I prefer to date normal girls and get fucked up on various pharmaceutical drugs that unfortunately give me ed as a side effect. To each and their own I guess. I have noticed that the weed here gives you terrible heartburn as well. No bueno.

I got some Cialis today at Olympica pharmacy. I just popped one 5 MG tab as I have an important date tonight. Will 5 MG do the trick? Or should I just pop another one an hour before my date to be safe?

So far the first one just made me feel sleepy LOL. I could take a great nap right now. Feels good actually. Am just hoping I get hard once the time to lay the pipe comes.

[UnknownGuy]

I am not really a morning person but it still drives me nuts that one of my favorites calls itself Crepes and Waffles but does not open until 11:30. .

Yeah I hate that about the place. Went there to eat and they said they are not serving brunch anymore. I'm like why'all never opened for brunch.

My breakfast spot is a little cafe right up the street from there. I may order the egg sandwich with this nice ass sauce they give you. Or order the fruit bowl. But I always get 2 cups of their Aqua de Panela (sugar cane water) with lime.