Cartagena Reports

[John York]

Have fun, enjoy your trip. And I may see you at the NL table.

Hilltopper,

Thanks for the thorough reply. Do you know what the max buy-in is (in COP is fine if that is the only currency that they take), also what denom. chips are used?

I assume I want to use an ATM to make my withdrawals, do they have steep surchage fees and what is the maximum they allow you to take out per transaction, also any place in particular you would recommend for the ATM, is the casino good enough? I'll be staying across the street.

Finally 1 last question, my buddy might have the answer for me, but if I want my iPhone to work while I am there (including internet/data access) what steps do I need to take to get it to work, anything I can do prior to leaving New York, or do I just visit a local cell store down there and have them hook me up?

[John York]

If you pay Jackson his small fee and join--you can message me and I can recommend just what you're looking for in Cartagena---been there many times. Actually going to be there same time as you! If you want you can hook up with us!

Hi Tank,

Who is Jackson? Does he run this website or are you talking about a local in Cartagena? I have no problem meeting up, I think a buddy will be with me as well.

Cheers,

-jg

[Tee Bone]

Will be arriving in Cartegana this Tuesday, 4-13, coming from Medellin. If anyone is in town and interested in grabbing a beer and scoping some talent, please PM me. It is my first time in CTG.

[Domi Ole6]

Thank you guys!

You have help me!

[Tank Not Mt]

If you pay Jackson his small fee and join--you can message me and I can recommend just what you're looking for in Cartagena---been there many times. Actually going to be there same time as you! If you want you can hook up with us!

Hi Gents.

I have booked a flight for Thurs., April 22nd thru Mon., April 26th. I have read a number of posts and searched for apartments to rent. I read about a guy Juan that I might want to talk with. If anyone has advice on where or how to rent I would appreciate it. I will be flying into CTG. Also do these apartments typically have air conditioning or access to pools? From what I read the beaches are not that great and I typically like to cool off in pools anyway. Lastly how are the poker rooms for NL (1-2 or 2-5 equivalents), any casinos you could recommend?

John

[John York]

I have contacted Juan, you can disregard my last post.

[Hilltopper]

hi gents.

i have booked a flight for thurs., april 22nd thru mon., april 26th. i have read a number of posts and searched for apartments to rent. i read about a guy juan that i might want to talk with. if anyone has advice on where or how to rent i would appreciate it. i will be flying into ctg. also do these apartments typically have air conditioning or access to pools? from what i read the beaches are not that great and i typically like to cool off in pools anyway. lastly how are the poker rooms for nl (1-2 or 2-5 equivalents), any casinos you could recommend?

john

john,

here's a cut-n-paste from a post in the cartagena lists thread:

11-07-09 at 08:35 #394
murcielago
regular member
reports: 3 cartagena (part i)

so here we go: contact juan ventura to find out if he has any vacancies during your intended travel dates. a summary of his apartments can be found here: http://www.venpro.net/fotosapartamentos/index.htm

when contacting juan, be extremely courteous with him as you are a first-time-customer and you will want to leave a good impression.

after all, juan will be entrusting you with the keys to someone else's apartment for the duration of your stay.

i've rented from juan on several occassions and have not had any problems. he's a pleasant guy to deal with, has integrity, and will do what he can to make things hassle-free for you. the apartments are chica-friendly, have air conditioning (mini splits), hot water, and other modern conveniences (such as high-speed internet, fully equipped kitchens, stereo, tv's, etc.). the building will have a pool that is open to you and your guest(s). after reviewing the linked site from above, just email juan to make inquiry about what's available for your date of arrival thru date of departure.

if juan doesn't have anything available to suit your tastes, contact mery (actually, with your departure date quickly approaching, send each an inquiry email at the same time to get things rolling-you can use english in your email to either juan or mery). you can find her information in world travel's list in the cartagena lists thread. i've rented from mery on many occassions as well and can recommend contacting her without hesitation just the same as juan. the same apartment features mentioned in the preceding paragraph are applicable to the apartments managed by mery as well.

la perla casino is located in laguito right next to ldv (how convenient). they do spread a nl game pretty much every evening (the game can get started late and run into the wee hours of the morning), and sometimes there are enough players to spread two tables. on the occassions i've played the blinds were a little higher than what you mentioned, but i've also seen them in the 2-5 range when converting the cop back to usd. the times i've played the action has run the spectrum from tight to loose-as you probably know, it just depends on who's playing, how they've been doing, etc.

the beaches, while not pristine and not white sand, aren't as nasty (imo) as some people make them out to b. the touts on the beach can be a pain the first trip, but you get used to them and they get used to you (the more they see you there, the less they swarm you as an easy, gullible, new tourist). if you're not interested, just say gracias and look the other way (if seated), or keep walking. you'll probably have to be a little more firm in saying no to the massage girls on the beach, as they will try to start massaging you all the while you are saying no, lol. if you don't want a massage, don't let them start massaging you!

if you are interested in something from a tout, just remember that the real price is 1/2 or less of their initial asking price (typically offer 1/3, but sometimes the price is even more inflated than that, it just depends and the price is inflated more for a person they've never seen on the beach before, as they are very astute with sniffing out a person there for their first time).

the touts are there trying to reek out a meager living, so it's tough to blame them for starting ridiculously high-plus negotiating is an accepted standard, so stand your ground on your offer price to a tout and show a complete lack of interest if you really wouldn't mind buying that cheap bracelet, necklace, pair of sunglasses, etc.

have fun, enjoy your trip. and i may see you at the nl table.

[John York]

Hi Gents.

I have booked a flight for Thurs., April 22nd thru Mon., April 26th. I have read a number of posts and searched for apartments to rent. I read about a guy Juan that I might want to talk with. If anyone has advice on where or how to rent I would appreciate it. I will be flying into CTG. Also do these apartments typically have air conditioning or access to pools? From what I read the beaches are not that great and I typically like to cool off in pools anyway. Lastly how are the poker rooms for NL (1-2 or 2-5 equivalents), any casinos you could recommend?

John

[Soldierb11]

Hi guys!

Can you help me?

Can I bring a girl in my room in Decameron Hotel Cartagena without problems? Or its easier to bring a girl in my room in hotel 3 Banderas in Cartagena?

I was never in Cartagena.

Can you receive me a chica-friendly-hotel in Bocagrande-beach or in the historical town?

Do you no nightclubs in Cartagena? Names?

Thank you for our help!

You seriously didnt put much time researching this info if you are going to ask "do you no nightclubs in cartagena?"

just read the reports under cartagena and all your questions will be answered!

but I will be nice this once and give this simple advice:

Just go to La Dolce Vita in bocagrande with your wallet and let the sexy colombianas take it from there

[Hilltopper]

Hi guys!

Can you help me?

Can I bring a girl in my room in Decameron Hotel Cartagena without problems? Or its easier to bring a girl in my room in hotel 3 Banderas in Cartagena?

I was never in Cartagena.

Can you receive me a chica-friendly-hotel in Bocagrande-beach or in the historical town?

Do you no nightclubs in Cartagena? Names?

Thank you for our help!

Hello Ole Streit, below are some of the results I received when putting the word "Decameron" in the Search Feature herewithin this thread.

I've had friends stay at Tres Banderas and they liked the hotel, albeit, all of them were couples who came together to Cartagena as a couple and were not there picking-up pros.

May I suggest that you read back through the older posts here (go back several pages to begin your reading from about Jan 2008 forward) within this thread to see what others say about pros and cons of staying in a hotel versus an apartment? Then, after reading, tell us why it is you prefer to stay in a hotel? Reading back through the posts here from the past couple of years will also begin to answer your other general questions and help you to zero-in on more specific questions you may have.

There are legitimate reasons for many people, but the only one that would apply to me is if I were bringing a wife or serious girlfriend from the States to Cartagena for a romantic getaway and we wanted to stay in old city for all of its character and ambience.

Ok, here are the search results from "Decameron".....

Forum: Colombia 02-19-09, 18:51
Reports: 3,831 Cartagena Reports
Views: 808,227 Posted By Tiny 12
First time visit to Cartegena next week and I now...

First time visit to Cartegena next week and I now have learned that my hotel is guest unfriendly. (Decameron) One site I found stated that for 60usd a guest could come up to the room? There is a club inside the hotel would this apply to girls there as well? I would be truly grateful for any help anyone could give me and changing hotels now is not an option sad to say.

Thanks,

Pablowentworth

Decameron is all inclusive -- they're going to charge you for the food and booze that they think your guest will consume. That said, I've walked in and out and had a date walk in and out of a Decameron in Panama with impunity, without wearing the bracelet that shows you're a guest. So depending on set up you might be able to sneak a woman in.

You can take your date to a short time hotel. See World Traveler's list, then do a search on any that look of interest: http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...&postcount=362 Or for that matter, just ask your prostitute to take you to one.

Another option would be to rent a cheap apartment to keep in addition to your room at the Decameron. You can look around when you get to Cartagena. If you do this, check out the A/C before you rent. Or you could reserve something ahead of time. See another of WT's lists: http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...&postcount=362. On this list, I like Mery a lot and will only do business with her, although Juan Ventura has more properties and is thought of highly by many people on this site.

Forum: Colombia 02-19-09, 16:11
Reports: 3,831 Cartagena Reports
Views: 808,227 Posted By Nick
First time visit to Cartegena next week and I now...

First time visit to Cartegena next week and I now have learned that my hotel is guest unfriendly. (Decameron) One site I found stated that for 60usd a guest could come up to the room? There is a club inside the hotel would this apply to girls there as well? I would be truly grateful for any help anyone could give me and changing hotels now is not an option sad to say.

Thanks,

Pablowentworth

Pablo, they have a disco in the Decameron Hotel. I believe it is for quests only. When you check into the Decameron they put on a wrist band and have security at the front door to check people as they enter the hotel.I was with my girl friend and her children so i dont know if the allow visitors.

Nick

Forum: Colombia 08-21-05, 10:31
Reports: 3,831 Cartagena Reports
Views: 808,227 Posted By Sylvester
The Choice Is Clear

Starting in December you will be able to get direct flights from Toronto to CTG. The most reasonable AI package will probably be at the Decameron in Boca Grande.

I cannot stress enough that the AI is NOT the way to go. Get an apartment !
You will be more comfortable and have a place to bring your daytime and nighttime chicas to. Why waste time and money on by the hour rooms when you can bang your chica in the comfort of your own apt. Make sure you have the fridge stocked with booze and see how a ST chica becomes TLN.

As for the nearby islands such as the Rosarios, you certainly can stay there for a night or two, I would recommend bringing some proven talent with you.

As for Margarita, I been toying with the idea of taking one of my regulars over there for a break.

Forum: Colombia 06-06-05, 08:48
Reports: 3,831 Cartagena Reports
Views: 808,227 Posted By Tom 33
The Decameron is not chica friendly and the...

The Decameron is not chica friendly and the beaches there are full of touts. The Hilton is chica friendly and their beach has fewer touts and very few local chicas.

Forum: Colombia 06-05-05, 08:54
Reports: 3,831 Cartagena Reports
Views: 808,227 Posted By AcapulcoHeat
Which are Chica Friendly?

I like what I read about Cartagena. (Chica/City wise). My question is a simple one. Of the two, which hotel is Chica friendly, the Hilton or Decameron? Plus, I hate Beach vendors bugging my ass, I hear that the Beach for the Hilton is better, no vendors. Is that true? If so, are there still plenty of local babes on the Hilton's beach, or just tourists?

Thanks to anyone who answers me.

Regards to all fellow mongers!

AcaHeat

Forum: Colombia 05-07-05, 02:18
Reports: 3,831 Cartagena Reports
Views: 808,227 Posted By Latina Passion
Back to the real purpose of the Forum!

Sorry guys this is post is real late, but still neeed to share with you all!

I hit the beach Thanksgiving day 2004. My buddy Alex picked me up from the airport, took me to my Hotel room and tucked me in, a joke OK!

First of all this guy Alex is the absolute shit, he knows everybody in Cartagena and everyone know his ass! This cat is a real honest guy and can hook you up with just about anything that is legal, and all he ask for is a descent tip!

I stayed at the Decameron All Inclusive, not recommended by Surfer, and he was right not Chica friendly at all, but if there is a will there is a way!

This trip I was cash poor and credit card rich, the reason for my pick in hotels! As far as Chicas go all you have to do is book the room for two people in advance! My buddy set me up with a Chica in advance, and she was 32 and hot! Damn I thought she was 25 or so!

Forum: Colombia 07-29-04, 21:42
Reports: 3,831 Cartagena Reports
Views: 808,227 Posted By Tom 33
Part of the problem is that it is all inclusive. ...

Part of the problem is that it is all inclusive. In Feb. of last year I had to pay an extra US$45 per day for the priviledge of bringing in one chica. And it was one hell of a hassle to get them to agree to that. They weren't going to allow any chicas at any price because they are a family hotel. Then they almost shit when I wanted a different chica each day.

It is much less hassle and cheaper to rent an apartment. You will pay US$40-60 per night during low season and can bring in four or more chicas per day or four at one time plus you have a full kitchen and fridge. And one of the pleasures of CTG is dining al fresco. It's good, cheap and great chica-watching. I have even picked up hot puss while dining. There wasn't much to choose from at the Decameron. There were a couple of Ecuadorean doctors, but I think they were dykes.

[Domi Ole6]

Hi guys!

Can you help me?

Can I bring a girl in my room in Decameron Hotel Cartagena without problems? Or its easier to bring a girl in my room in hotel 3 Banderas in Cartagena?

I was never in Cartagena.

Can you receive me a chica-friendly-hotel in Bocagrande-beach or in the historical town?

Do you no nightclubs in Cartagena? Names?

Thank you for our help!

[SavePros321]

You will see a post by me asking about daytime options in CTG. Please disregard as I have already had my questions answered via pm. I would have deleted the post but this forum is under full moderation and I cannot get to it at the moment.

Thanks!

[SavePros321]

I have RTFF and have gone about 10 pages deep so far. Am I right in that pretty much the only daytime action to be found is at the beach (playa Hollywood)?

If this is so, is there ever a day in the week where one could go and find absolutely no one on the beach (like Monday or Tuesday)?

Thanks in advance!

[Geolopes]

I am planning on traveling to Cartagena from June 22 - 29, will the universities be on vacation during that time?

I would like to meet a lot of the semi-pros from college if possible during the trip.

Hey Para,

Me and my wingman are planning a trip to CTG for the same reason in late July. We're also down for meeting vacationing semi-pro college girls looking to make some coin before going back to school. It took me a while to research the web but I'm pretty sure schools close for summer by late June and appear to open up earlier than the U.S. like in early August. Any mongers with better info please feel free to post with updated info. As an added benefit, Colombian Independence Day is 20 July so that might add to the party atmosphere. What could be better than banging a future laywer, doctor, engineer, whatever.

[Golfinho]

I am planning on traveling to Cartagena from June 22 - 29, will the universities be on vacation during that time?

I would like to meet a lot of the semi-pros from college if possible during the trip.

I was in CTG last August. It was great. Girls from all over the country were in town having a vacation and looking to generate revenue during the evenings. If you actually follow through and are there 22-29 June, kindly report back.