Cartagena Reports

[MG Tarp]

301 in Playa Mar Juan Ventura rents it for 100 a night. I checked it out myself last night.

Do you know anything about Almirante in Laguito.

(1722 sq. Feet) apt. Was completely remodeled in 2011. There are 3 bedrooms at $150 a night.

[Smilin Jack]

Gents,

For those who are tired of being ripped off by Tony and the other beach bandits for chairs, beers, etc, here are the

Actual Hollywood Beach prices that the Gringos who live in Cartagena pay (* may be higher in Jan. /Feb.)

A / o May 2013.

Massage, etc.

Full body massage on the beach 20, 000 to 30, 000 COP. Add 5, 000 'propina' if massage is exceptional.

Manicure 10,000.

Pedicure 10,000.

Umbrellas, Chairs, Cabanas

Umbrella with 2 chairs 8, 000*

Tarpa (aka. Cabana) with 2 chairs 10, 000*

Grande tarpa (double with no chairs) 10, 000*

Grande tarpa with 4 chairs 20, 000*

Per chair extra 3, 000*

Per lounger 8, 000*

Table 2, 000*

Beverages

Colombia beer 3, 000 delivery included.

Water 3, 000 delivery included.

Rum – shot 7, 000 plus 1, 000 for delivery*

Cuba Libra 10, 000 plus 2, 000 for delivery*

Coco Loco (served in coconut) 13, 000 delivery included*

Mojito 13, 000 delivery included*

Notes:

• *No guarantee of handling or purity of ice.

• Don't ask me why delivery is included in some drinks and is extra for others – this is Colombia and things often don't make sense to gringos.

[JeffCooper]

I don't see any security issues. Nobody who is not living at your floor can get to it. And when a chica runs wild, throw her out of the room. The only way she can go is to the exit or to the lobby. The best security for me is good people judgement and a proper "job interview" to figure out if a girl is honest and nice or a crook. Of course you can never tell for sure, but during the years I build up quite a decent sense for that. If a problem arises, I think the guys in front of the apartment buildings would not do any other thing either than call the police. They are pretty useless in my view.

[Hioctane]

Guys,

These guest policies of some hotels are ridiciulous. I would never accept that, look for an appartment instead, or, if you don't like that I recommend you to stay in the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel. I am there right now and it is fantastic. It only recently opened and everything is totally new, paint just dry. But the best thing is, they don't have a Lobby when you enter, the lobby is on the 17st floor so you can bring somebody to your room without anyone taking notice. To me this is even better than an apartment where you always have 2 to 3 people watching you when you enter the building. I don't like that and that is why I moved here. The only risk is of course how long they will do it like that. With all the scammers and con artists in Cartagena they might soon move a security guy in front of the elevators to prevent people from opening a food stall or a CD vending table in the entrance. But for now it is fine, I can really recommend it.

Sorry, I would never live in a place without security in the entrance to the building. Too dangerous.

[Black Page]

Santa Clara is very strict. The girl will be allowed, but they will keep her cedula until she leaves. That has been my experience.

Ok. Not so strict. At least, they allow guests (I assume decently dressed, considered the high-class environment).

Think that in my previous favourite hotel in San Diego (a small but cozy one) , last time I was told that that guests were not allowed UNLESS REGISTERED WITH ME UPON MY CHECK-IN. I tried to ask "my novia is coming probably tomorrow or the day after." and their inflexible reply was "ok give me her cedula details now".

[Black Page]

Guys,

If you don't like an apartment for whatever reasons I recommend you to stay in the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel. I am there right now and it is fantastic. It only recently opened and everything is totally new, paint just dry. But the best thing is, they don't have a Lobby when you enter, the lobby is on the 17st floor so you can bring somebody to your room without anyone taking notice. To me this is even better than an apartment where you always have 2 to 3 people watching you when you enter the building. I don't like that and that is why I moved here. The only risk is of course how long they will do it like that. With all the scammers and con artists in Cartagena they might soon move a security guy in front of the elevators to prevent people from opening a food stall or a CD vending table in the entrance. But for now it is fine, I can really recommend it.

What great news! I've been always perplexed knowing that even in apts there is someone asking IDs and registering all guests. However, it's true that if guests are not registered, then minimum an ample safety box and double eyes are required.

[Kroder]

Guys,

Can someone of you explain to me the chicas on the beach thing as I don't quite get it. I was there now multiple times but all I can see is normal tourists and families. I know I am at the right spot as I got to know Tony already. I find it really hard to find chicas during the day, but for me is better, as I don't like to party until 5 in the morning every

Night so much. Out of despair I asked Tony if he knew some chicas. The outcome was that he presented to me two horrible looking sluts, no joke the ugliest bitches I have seen in CTG to date and demanded 70k. I needed to buy a beer for all of them just to get out of that.

I mean there must be a bunch of decent looking girls during the day somewhere or are they all asleep until 8 pm?

You can find girls on the beach. Usually there are 3 to 4 there at a time. Look for any girls alone or a group of 2 or 3 girls. Just go up to them and say hello. Will be hard to find a decent.

One for 100, 000 but more like 150, 000 to 200, 000 and make sure they understand you are talking pesos. The other place to find girls is along the road from the beach to the hilton.

I have been approached by very hot young girls there. There is also a guy standing up front of the apartment building I was staying that could call girls for you.

I have a email address of a very hot chica in the mid 20s I meet this way. If you are interested I could send you the email and a picture.

[Hillbilly69]

Went to Playa Hollywood today. It was packed with people and some really hot putas. I brought sand so no sampling for me. Thanks for the boat excursion yesterday CpnB.

[JeffCooper]

Guys,

These guest policies of some hotels are ridiciulous. I would never accept that, look for an appartment instead, or, if you don't like that I recommend you to stay in the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel. I am there right now and it is fantastic. It only recently opened and everything is totally new, paint just dry. But the best thing is, they don't have a Lobby when you enter, the lobby is on the 17st floor so you can bring somebody to your room without anyone taking notice. To me this is even better than an apartment where you always have 2 to 3 people watching you when you enter the building. I don't like that and that is why I moved here. The only risk is of course how long they will do it like that. With all the scammers and con artists in Cartagena they might soon move a security guy in front of the elevators to prevent people from opening a food stall or a CD vending table in the entrance. But for now it is fine, I can really recommend it.

[Nino Bravo]

I missed to add the 3rd question: after being stopped and having been requested to pay the extra, is the girl allowed? Anybody knows the policy of Santa Clara?

I was at Sheraton Medellin, and I had to pay a significant extra (60k) every night I had a friend with me, and she registered with me at the reception. The night the girl just showed up alone at the reception (she came from the club by bike, I came by taxi 15 mins before) , the tax was increased to 100k, because the policy of the hotel hinders occasional guests.

Santa Clara is very strict. The girl will be allowed, but they will keep her cedula until she leaves. That has been my experience.

[Black Page]

To answer your 2 questions. Yes, and Yes.

I missed to add the 3rd question: after being stopped and having been requested to pay the extra, is the girl allowed? Anybody knows the policy of Santa Clara?

I was at Sheraton Medellin, and I had to pay a significant extra (60k) every night I had a friend with me, and she registered with me at the reception. The night the girl just showed up alone at the reception (she came from the club by bike, I came by taxi 15 mins before) , the tax was increased to 100k, because the policy of the hotel hinders occasional guests.

[JeffCooper]

Guys,

If you don't like an apartment for whatever reasons I recommend you to stay in the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel. I am there right now and it is fantastic. It only recently opened and everything is totally new, paint just dry. But the best thing is, they don't have a Lobby when you enter, the lobby is on the 17st floor so you can bring somebody to your room without anyone taking notice. To me this is even better than an apartment where you always have 2 to 3 people watching you when you enter the building. I don't like that and that is why I moved here. The only risk is of course how long they will do it like that. With all the scammers and con artists in Cartagena they might soon move a security guy in front of the elevators to prevent people from opening a food stall or a CD vending table in the entrance. But for now it is fine, I can really recommend it.

[Hillbilly69]

Novia showed up night before last from Medellin. The beach was kind of dead. Ran into Locogringo in the small Olympica. Exchanged some info and laughs I haven't seen him in while. Thanks for the lift. 1800 was the exchange rate in Centro. Buddy was leaving for the USA today so he took us out on his boat parasailing and to a remote beach at Isla Terre on south side of the Rosario islands. Went to Isla the Cholon later had lobster and shrimp for 40k pesos. Novia did some snorkling near there. Owner of the apartment I am staying in called he was making us up a dinner so we headed back for a fine meal.

[Hioctane]

Flying in from south Texas. This is my second time. I stayed at Hotel Caribe, about 2 years ago and it was hell trying to get chicks in. Can you please help I'm taking my main wing man with m this time and I would like to get it right and not have to take chicks to the "by the hour places". Now I've heard a few good suggestions but then the apt has something wrong like. Apartamentos Torres Del Lago not having hot water, maid service, dirty, towel service, or sheet service and Mirador I think the reviews said it also did not have sheet or towel service. I'm willing to pay extra so me any my boy can: 1) have our own rooms 2) not have to do wash sheets 3) bring chicks up to our pad with out having to pay extra a la "Hotel Caribe" *Please Help*

Apartments are not hotels. There are no maids and clean sheets everyday. However, I believe the Mirador penthouse (180-200 / night) includes maid service. If the apartment doesn't, Juan can set you up with a maid for 30-40k a day.

[Nino Bravo]

Anybody knows what happens if ones at night brings back a girl to Santa Clara (I assume she would not be a sleazy one from CL. Media Luna)? Stopped at the door? Asked to pay extra? Thanks.

To answer your 2 questions. Yes, and Yes.