Cartagena Reports

[YippieKayay]

I will be going to Cartagena this November, first time there and in fact will be the first time to Colombia. I have RTFF 40 pages deep (disclaimer I started from there and read up but is only halfway through) and read about someone having real bad experiences with their apartment at Palmetto Units.

I have just rented a unit via AirBNB without realizing it until I received the confirmation email. I have communicated with the person who manages all these properties prior to booking and he assures me that overnight guest or visitor (not pre-registered) is not an issue. In fact, I don't even have to pay extra. After realizing that the unit is in the Palmetto, I even asked him again for assurances, and he said it is not an issue. He said it was true in the past but is no longer the case.

I would like to ask for a second opinion from anyone in this forum if this is in fact the case.

If he said its fine then its fine. Just be discreet about it when you're there.

[Ggekko2009]

I will be going to Cartagena this November, first time there and in fact will be the first time to Colombia. I have RTFF 40 pages deep (disclaimer I started from there and read up but is only halfway through) and read about someone having real bad experiences with their apartment at Palmetto Units.

I have just rented a unit via AirBNB without realizing it until I received the confirmation email. I have communicated with the person who manages all these properties prior to booking and he assures me that overnight guest or visitor (not pre-registered) is not an issue. In fact, I don't even have to pay extra. After realizing that the unit is in the Palmetto, I even asked him again for assurances, and he said it is not an issue. He said it was true in the past but is no longer the case.

I would like to ask for a second opinion from anyone in this forum if this is in fact the case.

[YippieKayay]

Funny enough there are a ton of cops at the clock tower and the old city all the time. The chicas are hanging out right in front of them, no issues.

There's never been a problem with that. It's when immigration cops come down and look for Venezuelans that there are issues.

[JohnnyWishBone]

I hired a boat back in November. It was 1. 5 million pesos for the whole day. It was a small cruiser that came with two crew members. It had seating in front and in the back. I'd say you could probably fit ten people on it. It was me, four other chicas, and the two guys running the boat. I can't recommend anyone. Google searches showed about $500 USD being charged for the same type of boat, maybe a little less depending on the time of year.

Remember everything else is on you. You tell them where you want to go and you negotiate prices with any additional services at the islands. If you can't speak Spanish I'd get an English speaking tout to arrange and go with you. I would avoid any disagreements with the locals further out on the islands, heh. You can visit Cholon if you want an island to party on. Or Gruta Azul if you want some place quiet. They can even take you to Isla Baru's playa blanca but further away from the crowds.

Upside is you can bring your own food and drinks on board. Everything is cash as the islands don't have any ATMs that I've seen. Bring a wad of pesos with you.

It is worth doing once for the experience. Otherwise I highly recommend finding a good spot on Punta Arenas. It's on the island just south of El Laguito.

Thanks for the tip Yippeekayay. It seems that 1. 5 mm COP is the standard charge for a boat. Definitely going to give this a go.

[JohnnyWishBone]

I am planning to be there on Sept first week.

Going to be in Cartagena from 7-17. If anyone is around and fancy meeting for drinks, let me know. Also intend on hiring a boat for one or two days to go around the Rosario Islands. Bring a few girls as well for the day. Anyone fancy doing this as well?

Tom.

[Luminous]

Funny enough there are a ton of cops at the clock tower and the old city all the time. The chicas are hanging out right in front of them, no issues.

There are also touts that will approach you to help connect with the chicas and will give you some BS story that they only connect with the safe ones. Just ignore them unless you need help talking to chicas.

Interestingly enough they all charge similar rates. The best ones and average ones all go for 150-200. It funny and feels like they don't have awareness of what their competition looks like.

Typical tout behavior. They'll tell you you will be drugged and robbed unless you only deal with them. Everything else is dangerous. It's just a lie to get you to stick with them.

I did ask a chica via whatsapp and she told me one night the cops did descend on the clocktower but that was a couple of weeks ago. They were mostly picking up Venezuelans who did not have their papers.

[Starlord1]

Typical tout behavior. They'll tell you you will be drugged and robbed unless you only deal with them. Everything else is dangerous. It's just a lie to get you to stick with them.

I did ask a chica via whatsapp and she told me one night the cops did descend on the clocktower but that was a couple of weeks ago. They were mostly picking up Venezuelans who did not have their papers.

My boy there right now. He's pulling top tier from the clock tower. He's living his best life. He's hooked LOL.

[YippieKayay]

That's funny. Putting out false information for you to pick from what he has. LOL. Good to have boots on the ground.

Typical tout behavior. They'll tell you you will be drugged and robbed unless you only deal with them. Everything else is dangerous. It's just a lie to get you to stick with them.

I did ask a chica via whatsapp and she told me one night the cops did descend on the clocktower but that was a couple of weeks ago. They were mostly picking up Venezuelans who did not have their papers.

[Starlord1]

Action is still great in clock tower. The source was wrong, was trying to get me to pick from girls that give him a cut.

After pursuing Facebook, Beach, Tinder. I like the action at clock tower the best. You can look at the girl in person and then decide, instead of gambling on pictures which we all know are selected to mask reality.

I picked up for 200 K, 150 K and even 100 K at the clock tower, but you get what you pay for at 100 K. It's better to pay an extra 50/75 for chica that spends time on makeup, nails, hair, clothes! Much better experience.

That's funny. Putting out false information for you to pick from what he has. LOL. Good to have boots on the ground.

[Luminous]

Action is still great in clock tower. The source was wrong, was trying to get me to pick from girls that give him a cut.

After pursuing Facebook, Beach, Tinder. I like the action at clock tower the best. You can look at the girl in person and then decide, instead of gambling on pictures which we all know are selected to mask reality.

I picked up for 200 K, 150 K and even 100 K at the clock tower, but you get what you pay for at 100 K. It's better to pay an extra 50/75 for chica that spends time on makeup, nails, hair, clothes! Much better experience.

Couple of weeks back my source told me that the cops were getting strict in the Clock Tower / Old City area, I guess he was right.

[YippieKayay]

Thanks!

I'm staying at the Hyatt as it seems like it's closer to the action. I like the prices of these Love hotels.

As anyone found a non pro from Tinder or otherwise and taken them to your room you're staying at?

You might find a few non-pros on Tinder in Cartagena but a vast majority of women on there, and women you will meet will be pay for play. It's a tourist destination.

If you want to try Tinder for non-pros you'll have more luck in Bogota or Medellin.

[Blak Casper]

Here are a few places:
They are on My Map.

Short Time Hotels / Love Motels

1. Hotel El Pueblito, Carrera 2 (Avenue San Martin) #4-115, Piso 3, CC El Pueblito, on Avenida San Martin (Carrera 2), near the Hotel Playa, Bocagrande, about 4 blocks from LDV.[/URL].

Thanks!

I'm staying at the Hyatt as it seems like it's closer to the action. I like the prices of these Love hotels.

As anyone found a non pro from Tinder or otherwise and taken them to your room you're staying at?

[World Travel 69]

Here are a few places:
They are on My Map.

Short Time Hotels / Love Motels

1. Hotel El Pueblito, Carrera 2 (Avenue San Martin) #4-115, Piso 3, CC El Pueblito, on Avenida San Martin (Carrera 2), near the Hotel Playa, Bocagrande, about 4 blocks from LDV. Rates: US $41. Tel: (57) 665 54 35. http://www.hotelscombined.com/Hotel/...l_Pueblito.htm.

2. Hotel Los Coches, Calle del Cologio #34-45. El Centro. Rates: __k hour. Tel: _.

3. Motel Pasiones, A 500 Mts de La Terminal de Transportes. Rates: _k Hour. Tel: (57) (5) 673 1105.

4. Motel Sans Sousi, Calle 32 B, #70 A-20 B. Rates: _k hour. Tel: (57) (5) 663 1384,663 1890. https://www.facebook.com/motelsanssouci.

5. Motel Las Cangrejas, Calle 65 #17 A 109, Daniel Lemaitre, in the airport zone. Rates: _k hour. Tel: (57) (5) 666-1340,658-0111.

6. Motel La Jaiba (La Jaiva), Calle 65 #17-269, Daniel Lemaitre, in the airport zone. Rates: US $23 hour, US $35 2 hours. Tel: +57 5 666-1931,666-0776. http://www.estaderolajaiba.com/.
JAIBA (pronounce: "haiva" a motel in the barrio just past Crespo (on the way from El Centro to the airport, at right), 5-10 minutes by taxi from the Clock Square (Reloy).

7. Motel Las Dunes, UCG3, Carrera 17 #62-19. Not far from Jaiba, in a nearby barrio. Deluxe accommodation, better quality than Jaiba, more expensive, but still very cheap for the service provided: _k hour, 45 k 2 hours. Tel: (57) (5) 666 6678. http://www.motelescolombia.com/motel...aje-las-dunas/.

8. El Paraiso del Conde, Las Palmeras, Dg32 #78-35. Rates: 30 k hour, 40 k 2 hours. Tel: (57) (5) 663 3666. http://www.elparaisodelconde.com/home.htm.

9. Motel Villa Campestre, Transversal 54 #2272, La Cordialidad. Rates: _k Hour. Tel: (5) 663 2106.

10. Love Motel El Paraiso, Calle 32 # 78-35, Cartagena. Colombia Telfono: (5) 663 3668 - 663 3666. http://www.elparaisodelconde.com/.

11. Motel El Castillo Del Amor, Las Palmeras, Transversal 53 #77-75. Rates: _k hour. Tel: (5) 661 2122, +57 5 681 7233. http://www.losmejoresmoteles.co/mote...-del-amor.html.

12. Motel La Quinta, Calle 33-#27 A-67 H. Rates: _ Tel: (57) (5) 672 0708.

[Blak Casper]

Hotels are not chica friendly, generally. Look for an apartment when you get there.

Rate is between 150-200 k "por un rato," or for a bit. You could say by the hour if you want. Chicas tend to be more laid back during the day. If they are not stating a price up front then you should bring it up, usually or they might surprise you with a number at the end.

Cartagena is a more laid back party scene. It's not a brothel. If you approach it that way then you'll enjoy it more.

Are these apartments close to both the Hyatt and Conrad Hilton? One tinder girl said that the hotels are no problem for her as long as I'm with her. Of course I now have more to pick from than I have time.

Which of these hotels are better located if you know? I can have a private pool at the Hilton and less out of pocket cost at Hyatt.

Thanks.

[YippieKayay]

Bumping this.

Hotels are not chica friendly, generally. Look for an apartment when you get there.

Rate is between 150-200 k "por un rato," or for a bit. You could say by the hour if you want. Chicas tend to be more laid back during the day. If they are not stating a price up front then you should bring it up, usually or they might surprise you with a number at the end.

Cartagena is a more laid back party scene. It's not a brothel. If you approach it that way then you'll enjoy it more.