Cartagena Reports

[TomJackin]

Thanks. For some reason the locals do not know this place. It was interesting that a massage girl on Playa Blanca knew the place.

What other indicator could I provide to a taxi driver?

Located near El Laguito. I linked a map, it is one of the last beaches Largo de Boca Grande.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...4.kWUZD-kV8nF8

I wrote about the beach in my last trip report late January.

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...s-in-Cartagena!

[Hioctane]

Ok guys, I guess it's as Hiltopper said, "Different strokes for different folks". However, I still much prefer a meter, to me it's not even a debate.

I see one of our differences here in Blackpage's post: "who cares if it is not EXACTLY the precise fare that should be due?? 2k-5k more are my tip for the driver."

Well, I care. I care a lot actually. Can I afford 1-4 dollars extra? Sure, they need it a lot more than I do, I'm sure. And I tip in Cartagena more often than most do. But, I resent the "gringo tax". In other words, that "tip" is not really voluntary in this case. I take it as the taxi driver thinking "ok, this is a dumb fucking gringo, fuck him, I'll rip him off a little and the dumb fuck won't know any better." If I let him do that, it just encourages him to do it to the next guy.

And knowing the fare is a step in the right direction, but it still doesn't spare you the confrontation with the driver when he tries to charge you extra. Sure, if you got the correct fare, you can just hand it to him amid
his cursing you out, and tell him to fuck off. Although, keep in mind that I've had at least one friend who actually went to fist city with a taxi driver in this way. Yes, he kicked the guys ass, but then the guys family came around for revenge. Not good.

Let me give you another example. I've spent a lot of time in Cartagena over the past 15 years so I know the rates. Recently I was going almost every day to Caribe Plaza from Laguito...

You are doing it the wrong way. Asking how much means you don't know the fare and they will try to rip you are. You tell them the fare. 8 k a Caribe plaza? Also, waiting taxis in front are usually going to ask for more. Go down the block and hail a passing taxi.

[Hioctane]

Thanks. For some reason the locals do not know this place. It was interesting that a massage girl on Playa Blanca knew the place.

What other indicator could I provide to a taxi driver?

Tell him that you want to go to the playa in Laguito. It will cost 6-7 k.

[Shamester]

Yesterday I took a speed boat trip to Rosario island. Imo no big deal. Price was good. Nice massage chicas. Unfortunately the massage girl that spoke decent English had no cell phone for followup. Got drenched on the way back destroying my valuable ISG monger notes.

Returned back to hotel and slept early. Woke up around 330 am. Decided to wander around the clock area. Walking downstairs I saw a policeman sitting at the front desk. Outside there was a strong police presence on the street in front of my hotel.

The bars close to hotel Monterrey had taxis in front waiting for patrons. Drunken people with chicas around. Some very tall us black dudes with chicas were hanging around trying to remain calm while their friend was on the verge of acting up. They wandered away slowly. The clock area was still active. Chicas were dressed very nicely. A cute fair skinned chica from Barranquilla quoted me 250 mil per hour using google translator. Another older mulatta quoted 100 mil per hour.

The other bars were closed up. Walked back to the hotel. Strong police presence remained. New male front desk person without the policeman were present. Front desk dude explained to me in passable English about a street chica planting some white stuff on a monger. She called the police. Monger was forced to give the policia 300 mil or be arrested.

My plan today is to attempt to call the fb chica posted in this thread. For some reason the claro cell phone service is erratic -- first time this has happened traveling around Latin america. Shall also contact Carmen a decent looking mulatta that lives above the Monterrey bars. Shall take extra extra precautions. Also plan to go to the souvenir area of Bovair and walk around the very elegant Bocagrande.

Tonight shall view the parade from LDV and end at Monterrey.

[Shamester]

If your hotel is near the clock tower, Playa Hollywood is about 20 minutes away.

Thanks. For some reason the locals do not know this place. It was interesting that a massage girl on Playa Blanca knew the place.

What other indicator could I provide to a taxi driver?

[Jelly Donut]

Nice pix. A question came spontaneous: did you fuck that attractive black hole?

No. I didn't. In that moment I was really worn out; I was ready to stop and go to bed after a very long day, already filled with a couple of decent adventures. I never asked the question. She was a hero in that she would not let me stop till I came.

I don't think I've had too many Colombians in the ass. I've actually had to listen one Colombiana, not long ago, explain to me that anal sex was extremely dangerous; a quick pathway to the hospital and an embarrassing death. She was very animated about the whole thing. She seemed unshakable in her beliefs. The last time I remember having a Colombian girl in the ass was several years ago, barebacking a novia. I think it's a little harder to negotiate in Colombia than in some other countries. I know you've had a lot of experience in Cartagena, what's your experience with girls and anal?

Still, I think this girl would have considered it for a marginal bit more money. When I asked her about taking photographs she just mentioned wanting a tip, but did not say how much. She seemed pretty flexible.

Now that you bring it up and I look at the photos, I feel a little sad it did not cross my mind.

[Hilltopper]

She then declined the second round even with a propina which I was not going to pay anyway.

You must have given off a tell.

[Hilltopper]

Playa Hollywood is less than one hour away.

Less than an hour stroll on foot.

[Hilltopper]

Is this location around a one hour taxi ride from Cartegena?

Please advise.

Playa Blanca by taxi? Well, with Playa Blanca being located on Baru Penisular, you could go by bus. Road conditions aren't the best and you'll spend half a day on a rundown bus before you have to get out to walk the rest of the way. Assuming your preference is to take a more direct, yet still budget conscious option, you may want to take a speedboat from the back side of Mercado Bazurto. There's a boat that leaves daily between 8 and 11 in the morning. You'll join some locals, along with some chickens and dead fish, but you'll get there in 30 - 45 minutes at less than $7 USD. Before it gets too late in the afternoon, you'll need to negotiate your ride back to Cartagena. For a fun, back-slapping ride back, do sit near the front of the boat.

[TomJackin]

Is this location around a one hour taxi ride from Cartegena?

Please advise.

If your hotel is near the clock tower, Playa Hollywood is about 20 minutes away.

[Black Page]

Is this location around a one hour taxi ride from Cartegena?
Please advise.

Playa Hollywood is less than one hour away.

[Black Page]

Nice pix. A question came spontaneous: did you fuck that attractive black hole?

Daniela claims to be 19 and that seems likely. She pulled out her identification while I was hanging out with her, but I didn't check either the name or the date. She is currently working the Torre del Reloj in Centro area after midnight. I had mixed results with her. For instance, on this night, I was so unmotivated while fucking her I stopped to take some photographs. Still, she insisted on finishing me off, which does not always happen in those situations. The lowest price I had quoted in the Torre del Reloj area was 80 k COP (I think I could have worked that down another 30 k if I had the energy for it) the highest was 300 k COP for a couple of girls. They quickly backed down to 250 k COP, but they did not excite me much and the negotiations went nowhere. Cartagena seems to be much less than what is was years ago, or maybe my old mind is playing tricks on me, but it's still a wonderful distraction.

[You Can]

Hon I was just saying if you can't figure simple pricing on cab fare your in deep trouble!! Happy hunting.

Chill out dude -- you get offended by minutia. Sorry we are not with your superior odometer.

Both ways are okay. Agree about negotiating prior to departing. It is still interesting that the same distance can be different prices by taxi drivers. The differential may only be 1000 mil. I guess my rule book was unavailable to point out the discrepancy. Sorry baby.

[Shamester]

Is this location around a one hour taxi ride from Cartegena?

Please advise.

[Shamester]

After checking in to a hotel close to the clock tower I decided to walk around. My room is tiny but has excellent split air. The real feel is 100 degrees plus. Do not like being around so many backpackers.

Walked to the harbor and ran into a touter about boat tours. A guide on Trip Advisor e-mailed that the best way to see the islands was to book directly at the harbor. The tour is 50 mil including lunch as opposed to an organised tour that costs over $100 US. Sure enough I accidentally ran into the tour boats at the harbor and booked pronto. The touter Alvaro, spoke decent English. Asked about chicas. Told me about a good casa called Angeles. Jumped in a taxi to show me.

Angeles is located at Av. Crisanto Laque Diag 22 #38-69, tel 301.338. 0656,313. 524.6036, open 200 pm to 300 am. 7000 mil taxi ride from clock tower. Arrived maybe around 1230 pm. Staff opened facility. A few decent chica were available. Honed in on a slim fair skinned hot beauty 20 why / o from Venezuela named Lorena. Sort of looked Filipino. Nice tits with a teenager body. Claimed to have only arrived 4 days ago. Unable to be a prostitute in Venezuela due to very strict laws. Amazing figure. She was ready pronto. Alvaro was going to front the $ -- 150 mil for one hour. Declined but decided to return later. Talked about her going on the boat tour.

Took a four hour city tour. Magnificent city with amazing building and sites. Romantic and nice to spend time with a quality mate. Many many hot gringo chicas. There was hot Brazilian chica on tour with her significant other. Cover girl face.

Returned to hotel and headed to Angeles. Crowded. The front area allows you to touch and feel the chicas without buying drinks. Decent chicas. Proceeded to the bar area. Some trouble recognizing Lorena since she was dolled up -- preferred the more natural no makeup cutoff jeans look. Paid the fee and proceeded.

Already sensed a different attitude -- the prissy attitude surfaced. The room was decent and not hot. Some decent foreplay. Allowed kissing. Instructed me to place down to condoms. Skin felt like velvet. No blemishes and no kids. Lives at the facility. Again, paying majority of the $ for young beauty. Majority of the time it is a trade off. BJ had zero finesse. We both knew I was going to have a difficult time cumming. Decided to perform missionary since I wanted to kiss and pump simultaneously. OK in this position. Tried to put her legs up but she declined.

Changed to cowgirl which was more about dribbling a basketball. Finally cummed at around 25 minutes. She then declined the second round even with a propina which I was not going to pay anyway. Decent massage -- it was sure nice to feel her warm pussy on my back. Her English accent started to become annoying -- reminds of Puerto Rican chicas with that cocky prissy attitude. She wanted to leave. Convinced her to give a hand job while I played with her body. Decent. Whining about finishing and only one time cumming for one hour was redirected and ignored.

Finally cummed. Left the room and told the first staff I encountered who spoke some English about her poor attitude -- he immediately confronted her. Told the bar manager and he was annoyed. Told me to select a different girl next time. On my way out it was amusing to watch the wannabe Julio Iglesias lover boys. Taxied back to clock tower area. Place is best for Spanish speakers. Shall not return.

Started at Tu Candela Bar. Nice place but the only cerveza was Miller. Departed. Alozeta is closed for remodeling. Guide told me about bars adjacent to hotel Monterrey. Found a decent mulatta named Carmen who lived upstairs. Quoted 100 mil for una hora. Skeptical. She said sexo multiple times was fine. Obtained phone number for possible follow up.

Walked back to the hotel. A touter was asking me what kind of chica I wanted. Informed young and slim. Right next to my hotel is a casa. Produced one pronto. Wanted 200 k for one hour. Forget it. Good chica but not at that price. Shall investigate further.