Cartagena Reports

[YippieKayay]

Hello I'll post this to the blog section. Please review and give me your thoughts.

Cartagena Mongering FAQ.

(1) Where should I stay in Cartagena?

The tourist zone begins in the old city, sometimes referred to as "Centro" or "Centro Historico. " It extends south into Bocagrande, then Laguito and Castillo Grande. Bocagrande is very quiet at night and a great place to get an apartment facing the beach. There is also an area caled Getsmani which is south east of the old city. It has been gentrified as well. Bocagrande is the most expensive area from what I've gathered -- despite that it is still quite cheap where you will find nice apartments for less than 90 USD a night.

(2) When should I go?

High season: December to April (up until the end of Easter week called Semana Santa). Many Colombians vacation in December and January. Then come back for Easter. Expect to pay more for accomidations at this point. February and March are better high season months if you want cheaper rates.

Low Season: April (right after Semana Santa) until August. The number of chicas drops drastically. Where you would encounter fifty hookers in a night you will only encounter a dozen during low season.

Mid Season: Starting in August until end of November the number of hookers begins to grow. Many hookers will come during this time to save money for their holiday season. This is actually a bit of a sweet spot if you're looking to save on flights and accomidations since the rates are lower.

(3) Where do I find the hookers?

Unaccompanied women in the old city after 11 pm are almost always hookers. If there's a man in the group or if they're not dressed up then don't approach at all. The best times to encounter them is Thursday to Saturday night. Mondays are absolutely the worst days to go hunting for hookers. The old city is almost empty after 11 pm on a Monday.

Daytime: Playa Hollywood is known for always having a few hookers who come out to sun bath. Any tout / waiter can hook you up.

Tinder: many hookers advertise on tinder. Your mileage may vary as you're using the Internet.

Nighttime: The southern entrance to the old city is called the Torre De Reloj (Clock tower plaza). After 10:30 pm it is ground zero for hookers. Most will do short time for 200 k.

Isis: a strip club found in the old city. Usually opens around 9 pm and is staffed by 10 pm. Most expensive option. 300 k to take a girl to a local love hotel, or 700 k for all night.

La Dulce Vida: A hooker bar on the same street as Isis. Chicas start showing up around 11:30 pm. Many of these chicas were probably already at the Clock Tower Plaza.

Elektra: After hours club. Doesn't really get going until 3 am. Lots of hookers will go to pick up more customers.

Other venues: Clubs in the old city will either tolerate hookers, or charge them a fee, or outright ban them.

There is one golden rule about night time action: they will always start or end their night at the Clock Tower Plaza.

(4) What do hookers charge?

200 k pesos will get almost any of them for an hour or two. Some may quote 300 k. Anything more is a ripoff unless you're getting them all night. Then it's customary to pay for 2 hours (or 400 k).

(4) Are there brothels in Cartagena?

Brothels are found outside of the tourist area and are not recommended unless you know what you're doing. This includes strip clubs like La Isla and Pley Club. If you're reading this FAQ you are probably new to the Cartagena so do yourself a favor and don't leave the tourist zone.

(5) How do I exchange my money? Where do I get the best rate?

The best rate is usually from your bank. Use an ATM card (an actual bank card) without fees on international withdrawals and ALWAYS select the amount in Colombian pesos. This will give you the best rate. Your other option is to go to a currency exchange but they usually don't have the best rates. There is a currency exchange at the airport, however don't expect a good rate.

(6) Where can I find nice beaches or things to do during the day?

Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo Grande all have beaches but the waters are connected to a river so it does not have that beautiful azure color you come to expect in the Caribbean.

For destinations outside the city by car, bus, or boat:

Rosario Islands. Plural here. There are multiple resorts.

Isla Baru: typically the destination is Playa Blanca which is a nice sandy beach with a lot of tourists and touts.

Cholon: this is also in the Rosario Islands. There's no resort here. You either show up yourself in your own boat or you get a ticket on a boat that's shared by people. I've gone only with my own transportation. Cholon is party central especially later in the week (Thursday to Saturday). The only people who show up are people who want to party and have a good time. It's much more expensive.

Gruta Azul: I believe this is also in Rosario and near Cholon. I don't believe anyone shows up here unless you have your own boat. VERY chill.

There are casinos, bus tours, and much more to be had. Many touts will be able to help you for a tip to arrange these things.

(7) Where do I find chica friendly apartments or hotels?

Most hotels will not be chica friendly. You can use love motels which charge by the hour. There are plenty of these in the old city and the chica will take you to one if you ask her. Otherwise whether its on airbnb or booking through a rental agency you need to ASK ASK ASK and make sure the rules of the building allow visitors and what the hours are for visitors. Many buildings will issue wristbands to residents so they can be easily distinguished when entering. No one here can tell you with certainty where to rent as all it takes is one person to cause a problem at a building for the rules to suddenly change.

[YippieKayay]

Hi I will be in CTG at the end of March and mostly see everyone talking about the clocktower square and later on at night. Is there any massage places like in MDE for daytime fun?

No. Not unless you go into Cartagena which I do not recommend. For daytime action you either go to beaches like playa Hollywood and get chicas from there, or you have your numbers from the night before.

[Jbj64]

Hi I will be in CTG at the end of March and mostly see everyone talking about the clocktower square and later on at night. Is there any massage places like in MDE for daytime fun?

[YippieKayay]

There are two main destinations you will be sold by the local touts:

(1) Rosario Islands. Plural here. There are multiple resorts. The one that World Traveler posted about I've been to. It's alright but to get to a sandy beach it's a few minutes walk. At the resort itself the beach is rocky with a ladder coming off a concrete platform. You need to take a boat out to get to these islands.

(2) Isla Baru: typically the destination is Playa Blanca which is a nice sandy beach with a lot of tourists and touts. My own preference is to head to Playa Blanca. You can access this beach by boat or by bus. I recommend boat as its quicker.

Other destinations:

(3) There are other island trips including some that are overnight. Some might be pricy depending on the level of the resort. I've only seen photos of them and haven't gone myself.

(4) Cholon: this is also in the Rosario Islands. There's no resort here. You either show up yourself in your own boat or you get a ticket on a boat that's shared by people. I've gone only with my own transportation. Cholon is party central especially later in the week (Thursday to Saturday). The only people who show up are people who want to party and have a good time. It's much more expensive.

(5) Gruta Azul: I believe this is also in Rosario and near Cholon. I don't believe anyone shows up here unless you have your own boat. VERY chill. Few touts. Maybe a handful of tourists at most. If you want to bang your chica there are nearby beaches you can jet ski to with ease and not a soul in sight.

None of these destinations will have hookers available to you. You typically take them with you.

[World Travel 69]

Here is some info and photos. I also did some snorkeling. There is a bar in the pool.

https://www.viator.com/Cartagena-att...ds/d4498-a6191

I'm looking to do a day trip to an island. Looking for lively place to chill eat drink and meet or take girls with. I've heard horror stories about boat trips to Rosario island. So can someone please recommend which island would be worth it. Also please recommend any speed boats / yachts rentals that are reliable. Or if there are any yacht parties with covers I do not mind joining those for a fee. Thanks in advance.

[YippieKayay]

How much of any issue is this drug?

I've been going to Colombia for more than two years very frequently and have not been drugged yet. It really depends on where you go. It's unlikely to happen in Cartagena in the tourist areas. It's more likely to happen in Bogota.

Any suggested precautions?

Don't leave your drink unattended.

Covering my food and drink seems pointless if she could easily get me when I'm licking her tits.

Then wash them before you fuck'them if you're really worried. Otherwise, it's really not such a big issue. No clue about things in Santa Marta.

[HumanBeing1]

Yes. Bocagrande and the old city (centro) are safe. Just do not leave the old city walls at night and you'll be fine.

You will need to bring your own.

Go to Playa hollywood and ask for Jason. He'll set you up. He speaks English.

Getsemani near old city is completely safe at night. I walked all around there no problems. Plenty of great bars, I actually thought there was a bit more to do there.

[Sean EZ]

Wow 50-100 at the clock tower, looks like the holiday season is over and the putas need pesos, what was the quality of these girls? Many Venezuelans as others report?

TTM.

Some: not as many Venezuelans as I have been told would have been in later months because they go back home in Dec / Jan / Feb.

Quality varied, some were stunners, overall better than when I used to visit years ago and never seen any girls inside the tower in the past.

[Jhc1976]

Hello,

I'll be going to Cartagena and Santa Marta on the way to Tayrona national Park. I'm kind of worried about the burundanga issue.

Is finding a girl off mileroticos a safer option than meeting girls by the clock tower, beach or through touts?

How much of any issue is this drug?

Any suggested precautions?

Covering my food and drink seems pointless if she could easily get me when I'm licking her tits.

Thanks,

Jack.

[Black Page]

Good report. Thanks for the heads up on the atms. Where would you or anyone recommend using the ATM's or using an exchange house. Airport ATM's? I also have a citibank card. Thanks in advance.

LOL. This cannot be true. One of the most debated topics, with the highest number of recurring posts about that.

If you are not trolling, please try to search for "ATM" in this thread. You will find all information you seek (and more).

[ElPapi]

I am learning more with each trip but there is so much to learn. I have to say Cartagena is an easy place to get hustled if you don't do your homework. My first trip was a disaster but my last the best ever. The weather wasn't too hot and no rain like my trips in October when it can rain everyday. I used two separate ATMs and two different cards the first two days to take the max I could get and compare the front and back end transaction fees for my next trip to determine what card and machine to use. I got fucked by the banks my last trip so be aware of the fees. I also noticed this trip the better exchange is in the old city as opposed to Boca Grande and El Laguito and from what I have read in banks its also higher but I didn't have time to try the banks. I stayed at the Hilton and had an apartment inside Marinare for the possible overnight chicks. I found it very convenient within walking distance and I felt sure my shit wouldn't get stolen because I do not trust anyone in Colombia especially the Paisas I end up with normally! You will find a liquor store and pharmacy on your way. I found out its 60.00 to register a girl at the Hilton and you can also bring a chick to the pool area for free but supposedly she can't go upstairs. If your discrete you can sneak her up through the upper pool stairs make a left and get to the second floor elevator lobby.

Good report. Thanks for the heads up on the atms. Where would you or anyone recommend using the ATM's or using an exchange house. Airport ATM's? I also have a citibank card. Thanks in advance.

[SflMan]

I am learning more with each trip but there is so much to learn. I have to say Cartagena is an easy place to get hustled if you don't do your homework. My first trip was a disaster but my last the best ever. The weather wasn't too hot and no rain like my trips in October when it can rain everyday. I used two separate ATMs and two different cards the first two days to take the max I could get and compare the front and back end transaction fees for my next trip to determine what card and machine to use. I got fucked by the banks my last trip so be aware of the fees. I also noticed this trip the better exchange is in the old city as opposed to Boca Grande and El Laguito and from what I have read in banks its also higher but I didn't have time to try the banks. I stayed at the Hilton and had an apartment inside Marinare for the possible overnight chicks. I found it very convenient within walking distance and I felt sure my shit wouldn't get stolen because I do not trust anyone in Colombia especially the Paisas I end up with normally! You will find a liquor store and pharmacy on your way. I found out its 60.00 to register a girl at the Hilton and you can also bring a chick to the pool area for free but supposedly she can't go upstairs. If your discrete you can sneak her up through the upper pool stairs make a left and get to the second floor elevator lobby.

The first girl I picked off the Clock Tower was a Paisa maybe 23 Friday night. I didn't have to look to hard there were 25-30 women by 11 PM. She was a 9 looks and all natural body but 0 personality and wanted extra tips for everything. The girl was out of her mind and actually quoted me 1 million pesos for a BBCIM she didn't allow any photos of her face. I managed to talk her into BBBJ for a 100 K tip negotiated during sex, a real turnoff and part of the reason I have started to hate Paisas but partly my fault for not making it clear what I wanted before hand. In total 330 k including the short-time hotel. It wasn't a bad start but I was looking for my unicorn and continued my hunting that night. It was after 12 and the Tower was getting more crowded with working women of all shapes and sizes. In minutes I find another spinner and my friend grabs a girl from Cali and we are off to the apartment same negotiated price for the hour was 200 K. I didn't haggle too much but could have. She was from Venezuela and they tend to negotiate more because of the situation in there country. I had her for the whole hour in 4 or more positions all covered including the BJ. She was fun but would negotiate any extras.

The second day Saturday morning called room service, Tinder a local girl from the coast. The best value I find is on Tinder 150 K and the taxi if I really like her. ID say she was 20 full of energy and a great set of double the tits all natural. The BBBJ was offered without negotiation and I have to say she really enjoyed every part of the sex and I could have had her all night for 400 K. We arranged for Sunday night but I found something better and didn't call her back. In the afternoon I chilled by the pool shitty drinks and sub par food. I bought a bottle of Don Medellin 45000 pesos and fixed the drinks. I invited a girlfriend to the pool for company that day. We had met on Tinder a few months before my trip. She hasn't said she is working but I think 9-10 girls on Tinder work. We didn't fuck because she brought her kid to play in the pool. That night I had a number that I collected from a tall Venezuelan girl Friday blonde with a cute face and kind of timid like I like them. I called her to the apartment agreed 220 K for the taxis and her time. It was fun she opened up after a while and really liked to fuck didn't do any bareback or ask for it my spider sense was telling me not too.

Sunday and Monday was tourist day mostly Cafe Del Mar sunset and some souvenirs. I slept most of the evening and woke up around 9 headed to the Clock Tower around 10:30. We wandered around for a few before I saw the blonde again and snatched her up for a second session at the apartment. I had a great breakfast at the Movich hotel lobby Monday and dinner and drinks that day Montesacro and Alquimico highly recommend both. That night was my last chance to find the unicorn. I was looking through the crowded tower mostly touts and a few 5-6 looking girls but nothing really outstanding because it was before 12. I was about to lose hope when the buddy I brought pointed out the short spinner with olive skin dressed to impress. I asked her how much 200 K she would negotiate and I didn't know if after dinner and the drinks had enough for the cab, chick and short time because I had checked out of the apartment already. I ended up getting her number and went to check my cash and buy a water. I told my buddy the situation and he had 200 K to help out saving the day. I quickly snatched up Diana 20 years old from the mountains just outside of Bogota. The girl was new clean and I could have eaten her for hours and she would have let me. The sex was average but she offered BBBJCIM. She wasn't that skilled at sex but her looks and attitude made up for it. I also was lucky enough she took a few photos of herself naked and I took some dressed afterwards. The sad part was I didn't have anymore time or the apartment anymore. We would have went to the Hilton if I didn't have an early flight because this girl was worth the 60.00 fee. She quoted 600 K for toda la noche. I understand her pricing in a way because it was early and she was hot but still I would have negotiated for sure. My apologies for my shitty grammar but hope you all still enjoy and find my post useful information. If you like PP and do not go to Cartagena I feel sorry for you Its and addicting place but do your homework or you will be the one getting fucked not the one fucking.

[YippieKayay]

I'm looking to do a day trip to an island. Looking for lively place to chill eat drink and meet or take girls with. I've heard horror stories about boat trips to Rosario island. So can someone please recommend which island would be worth it. Also please recommend any speed boats / yachts rentals that are reliable. Or if there are any yacht parties with covers I do not mind joining those for a fee. Thanks in advance.

So "Rosario Island" can mean a lot of different places. You won't meet hookers at any of these places. You need to bring them with you. Playa Blanca is a nice beach with lots of tourists and 10 x the number of touts than the beaches in Bocagrande.

Choices:

(1) Get to know a chica and have her bring her prima (cousin) or some other person out with you to Playa Blanca. That extra person can watch your stuff when you go into the water with her.

(2) Rent a boat to take you to these places with chicas. If you're going to rent a boat expect about 1. 5 million pesos just for the boat itself. You should ask to stop in Gruta Azul which is a very chill quiet beach on an enclosed island. Grab a jet ski, take your chica out to one of the other islands and fuck her like a wood pecker behind a tree or some shit.

Good luck.

[ElPapi]

I'm looking to do a day trip to an island. Looking for lively place to chill eat drink and meet or take girls with. I've heard horror stories about boat trips to Rosario island. So can someone please recommend which island would be worth it. Also please recommend any speed boats / yachts rentals that are reliable. Or if there are any yacht parties with covers I do not mind joining those for a fee. Thanks in advance.

[UrbanCowboy22]

Back in Cartagena. Monday Night. Took a stroll around 9:30 by the Hard Rock & the clock tower. No Cinderellas, maybe a bit too early. Took a detour down a side street and found myself at Isis. No entry fee, 15 girls working, all looking very bored, staring at their phones, 16-18 k for a beer.

Then at 10 o'clock about 15 more girls came in.

Dolce Vita completely empty at 10 pm.

5 girls by 11:30 pm. 300,000 for an hour or at least according to the one girl I asked. Closer to midnight more girls arrive near the Clock tower, maybe 20-25 working, most are asking 200,000 for an hour. No expectations for a Monday night but I saw more quality the last time I was here. If any of you guys are in town next weekend and want to watch the Super Bowl, the ClockTower Pub & the Hard Rock are showing the game.