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[Catire]

yes, not speaking Spanish can be a very big problem.

How do you plan on communicating? especially if you are looking to get outside of the pure hooker/john commercial sex setting?

People speak Spanish in cities too. Yes, some people speak English, but you won't find them by walking around and asking who does and who doesn't.

Buenos Aires is a plastic, commercial (mostly escort,escort service) scene that before their currency crash commanded some of the most preposterous pricing on the planet. I suppose it's a bit better now, but not my cup of tea. I suppose some guys like it and good for them.

the P4P scene in Caracas I can't really say would be much better. Also very commercial. You need to live there to break thru that a bit, or be a frequent visitor with good Spanish.

Normal girls are easy and great to meet in Venezuela. But don't count on getting laid. You might, but it's better girlfriend than playfriend territory.

Ditto for Colombia. Your lack of Spanish is going to kill you in regards to what you seek.

Otherwise, I'd say give Cali, Colombia a shot but don't get yourself killed or captured by FARC.

actually, the easiest to get what you seek might be in the place you mention - Cuba itself.

But these days, with the crackdown and casa restrictions, the line there between pro and non is sharper than ever.

but with Spanish you could conceivably nagivate thru that too.

Blue eyes a big plus. Blonde hair better than dark. Makes you that much more unique.

I didn't use Brad Pitt as an example just because he is universally considered attractive. In countries like Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil he would be "God".

[TravelMen]

Catire

Sorry if I was unclear.
Rio was some years ago just for a holiday. Not to find a women. I just mentioned I had been there as it's in SA.

Is not speaking Spanish a very big problem?

Maybe if I stick to the cities. I thought maybe a week in Caracus and a week in Bogota.

Are they the best bets in SA would you say?

I thought about BA, but the reviews are very mixed.

I was looking for the lighter skinned Latinos (Cuban type) who are more semi pro.

I am 30, OK looking and not over weight etc.
I heard that dark hair and blue eyes is an advantage. But it's only what I heard.

[Catire]

Dude. you need to get your story straight.

you are looking for non pros and you went to RIO??

the place is overrun with sex starved overpaying Americans and the women there are eager to please and make a lot of money for local standards.

A good girl won't be seen within a half mile of most monger places in Copacabana. She also won't be seen with a foreigner, because everyone will assume she is a HO, and what girl wants everyone around her to think that?

lighter skinned, Colombia and Venezuela should work.

Big dividing line in Venezuela between ho and NON ho.

the semi pro you refer to is difficult to find (unless you can seduce a hooker, it's been done)

picking up non pros (and pros if you want to make her "semi") depends on your looks, skills, attitude and Spanish.

If you look like Brat Pitt, I am sure you will do very well.

If you look like Jabba the Hut, stay with Rio and the sure thing.

[TravelMen]

I am thinking of trying a LA country next Feb.

Can any one tell me which country in South or central America would be best over all.
I prefer the lighter skinned out going Latin types. Also prefer a semi pro.

Where would be best for non pros?

I tried Rio a few years ago. The women were great but a bit too pro like. Not that cheap either.

Is Feb a good time?

I was thinking of Colombia or Venezuela.

Thanks in advance

[Catire]

correct re temps. Caracas is famous for its "eternal spring", though locals say it has gotten several degrees hotter in the last decade.

special places that gringos must see?
that depends on what your tastes are.

Salto Angel is probably a must see. A trip to Roraima and Los Llanos.

Orinoco basin can also be interesting if you´re into that sort of thing.

Buy a Lonely Planet book and decide for yourself.

do I expect "major uprisings"?

No. But violence might flare up in specific locations, especially if the govt succeeds in significantly delaying or blocking Chavez´s upcoming revocatory referendum.

[Johan007]

Thanks Catire,

85-72..??? Would that be 30 -22 degrees Celsius? Seems just fine to me.

Do you have special places that gringos MUST see?

As for myself I would like to avoid Caracas and Isla Margarita;-)
I know two grils in Maracaibo. LP travelguide tells me Maracaibo seems rhater dull for tourits.
BTW the flight rates are reasonable....comparing with the quite expensive rates in Peru:-)
Do you expect any mayor uprisings in the nearby future regarding Chavez etc.etc?????

Johan.

[Catire]

Govt est rate of inflation - 35%
Private estimates - 45%+

inland fights will roughly be between $100-200US round trip depending on where you are flying. (e.g. Caracas-Merida is about $165). Those prices are "dollarized".

End of Oct, beginning of Nov is end of "rainy season". But rain here tends to come and go quickly. Weather is similar year round.
Hi 85 day, low 72 night

[Johan007]

Seems to me that Venezuela is very quite right now.
Maybe it is not a bad idea to go there.
I know lots of pretty colombian ho's there:-)
Also lots of *****houses:-)

Can anyone tell me what the rate of inflation is??

What about general rates of inland flights??

How's the wheater in end october/beginning of November??

regards,

Johan.

[Nibu Raphael]

New Updates on El Loco for jan. 6 and jan. 8th www.newsmax.com

[Nibu Raphael]

Yeh Johan I would have to agree with you on that. I here that the prices for gas in the US might rise cause of these problems in Venezeula. Zippy Man Dude Can you post us info on What The Fuck is going on in Chavezland? What does the situation look like for 2003 and definetly going past 2003 in to 2004 and 2005??? Man this seems like some pretty scary shit. SA Is in for some serious problems in the near future. Zip. Is the travel advisory for US Citizens still in affect in Venezeula? How is the Economy going now cause of all thse problems now in Venezeula? Is it then now cheaper to travel in Venezeula for North Americans and Europeans? Will Chavez Then turn the currency around? I doubt dollarization since he hates thev US. See Johan Man I told you aqbout this a long time ago And Boy Was I Right,,,, NIBU R...

[Johan007]

nibu,guys.

Situation in Colombia AND venezuela is rapidly getting out of hand.
Right now I surely do NOT advise any of you to go to Colombia.
Venezuela MIGHT still be a place to score a pretty lady but I guess Caracas is OFF LIMITS as the people more and more stand up against Chavez.
Wouldn't be surprised if he proclaimed the emergency situation there......;-)

I reckon that guys will have to focus on other latin countries for good action and pussies.
Brasil,Peru,DR and Argentina seem very good alternatives for for pro and non-pro action.

my two € cents.


Johan.

[Nibu Raphael]

Hey also check out 12-11-12 www.rense.com on the situation in Venezeula....EL Loco Is winning FUCK HIM.....

[Nibu Raphael]

Man Check out www.newsmax.com for dec. 11th in the general section El Loco Has Fucked up the country even more. ZIppy are you alright??????

[Nibu Raphael]

Whats up with all the Military in Venezeula protecting all the gas stations? Still lot of Venezeulns pissed off at El Loco. I doubt he will lose power he is Fidel Castros stooge. I too am deciding my next trip Venezeula or columbia Two fucked up places. Zippy and Johan your inputs on Venezuela verse Columbia? Or Maybe it is Columbia verse Caracas and El LOco Chavez????

[Zippy]

It wasn't a riot. What happened is that 3 anti-Chavez protestors were at a rally in Plaza Francia when a group of Chavistas allegedly opened fire, killing them (28 injured). Mark my words- something is going to happen soon- either a violent coup to oust Chavez or more attacks on the opposition....