Bogota Reports

[Woodman09]

3. For those who have been to Tijuana, how does the Santa Fe scene compare to the street girls in Tijuana's Zona Norte in terms of quantity, quality, and looks?

Thanks.

I used to go to Tijuana last time 2009, It is somewhat similar, SF is Way Better in terms of price, quantity and quality.

The street scene is 1000% better.

SF Club scene has 9 -10 clubs, last time I was in Tijuana there were 3-4? I have heard a session in Tijuana clubs nowadays is $50-$60+. SF Clubs are $16-$30+. SGs $8-$15+.

[Eszpresszo]

It depends which Colombia you have visited. The Tall Man has documented his travels all over the real Colombia, where people drink "tinto", a dark bitter hot caffeine drink which may remind you of coffee. Eszpresszo, it seems you have visited only the upper-class or gringo-Colombia, where people go to Juan Valdez to have espresso and cappucino.

There are gourmet coffee bars in the cities where they serve locally grown tasty coffee, but generally, coffee in Colombia is not superb. Then again, tinto is not so bad if you accept it for what it is.

You don't know me. You don't know where I've been or what coffee I've drank. But, for the record I've never been to any such place as "gringo-Colombia" and apparently neither have you. Its obvious you have never been to Colombia, so let me explain. Colombia does not get a lot of "gringo" visitors, plain and simple. I've run into exactly one American and a Canadian woman during my two entire visits to Colombian and that was on "La 70" in Medellin where nobody speaks English (even though it is a zone for travelers). If there is such a thing as "gringo-Colombia" then tell me where it is, so I can make a point of avoiding it. Every place I've stayed at Colombia was staffed by people who couldn't speak English, which is standard for just about every place in Colombia.

In every place I've visited in Colombia I was surrounded by Colombians and wherever I drank coffee, it was usually superb, regardless of the neighborhood. In fact, the best cup of coffee ever drank was a bowl of tinto served at the cafe just up the block from New Life, right on the corner. For you to say "coffee in Colombia is not superb" or "tinto is not so bad if you accept it for what it is" tells me you don't know your coffee, and you don't Colombia.

[ShadowJ]

Thanks for the reply, bro. Perfect!

You misunderstand. It does not mean that you literally have to pay her first. In fact, unless she is hard-core she won't expect you to.

The way I understand it, the term "prepago" came into use when cellphones became available in Colombia. Cellular service providers gave customer the choice between a plan where you pay every month (postpago), and a putting money on your phone only when you have cash and want to make a call (prepago). Colombians saw the similarity to relationships between men and women, where the man can enter a contract and pay every month (wife), or only pay and play when he has some cash.

[Arcangel]

1. "Prepagos" - WTF? I don't want to prepay for an escort. Is this just how things work in Bogota? Or can I bring a prepago chica over and pay her afterwards?

You misunderstand. It does not mean that you literally have to pay her first. In fact, unless she is hard-core she won't expect you to.

The way I understand it, the term "prepago" came into use when cellphones became available in Colombia. Cellular service providers gave customer the choice between a plan where you pay every month (postpago), and a putting money on your phone only when you have cash and want to make a call (prepago). Colombians saw the similarity to relationships between men and women, where the man can enter a contract and pay every month (wife), or only pay and play when he has some cash.

2. Colombian Cupid. How do I know which girls are down for p4 p? Since I only have a week in Bogota, I don't plan on any courtships. Is SA the better source for independents?
Thanks.

If you are short on time and not interested in courtships, I wouldn't bother with SA or CC unless you are already a paid member. For quick one-time escorts try photoprepagos.com and co. mileroticos.com.

I have had good results on SA, but looking for someone for a longer, deeper connection. I never paid ColombianCupid to communicate with the women, but looking at the profiles, SA women are mostly 18-30 and CC women are mostly 30-40. Many SA girls are looking for an open relationship and many CC women are marriage minded. So it depends what you are looking for.

[Arcangel]

Okay, I was skeptical of our reports, but you really jumped the shark here. The coffee is Colombia is generally superb. As an enthusiast of coffee, I know good coffee and Colombia is "Coffee Paradise". I can't believe anyone who ever actually visited Colombia would say something like that. So, count me as a non-believer.

It depends which Colombia you have visited. The Tall Man has documented his travels all over the real Colombia, where people drink "tinto", a dark bitter hot caffeine drink which may remind you of coffee. Eszpresszo, it seems you have visited only the upper-class or gringo-Colombia, where people go to Juan Valdez to have espresso and cappucino.

A Colombian friend once told me that Colombia imports cheap coffee from Vietnam, for general consumption, while they export the high quality beans to the international marked where they fetch top dollars.

There are gourmet coffee bars in the cities where they serve locally grown tasty coffee, but generally, coffee in Colombia is not superb. Then again, tinto is not so bad if you accept it for what it is.

[KangarooTed]

Okay, I was skeptical of our reports, but you really jumped the shark here. The coffee is Colombia is generally superb. As an enthusiast of coffee, I know good coffee and Colombia is "Coffee Paradise". I can't believe anyone who ever actually visited Colombia would say something like that. So, count me as a non-believer.

Yes, depends.

Google "Leandro coffee Bogota" Divino Cafe.

The guy gives an awesome 2 hour coffee course. His own brand rates 86 internationally, which is right up there.

Great coffee, great course, great experience, about $20.

Or just go there and drink the coffee. Some of the best.

Some other good cafes around if you know what you want and where to look.

And plenty of rubbish coffee around mostly everywhere.

[ThirstyM]

True, ThirstyM and other board members what taxi service would you recommend for beginners with no spanish and is also safe? Options I have seen till now are Uber and EasyTaxi. One advice that I have heard again and again is never hail a taxi from the street. Is there any truth to that?

Uber, easytaxi, beat, and indriver. They are all good sometimes one might work better than the other. It doesn't matter if you speak Spanish as long as you have the correct address in. If you have an emergency and have to take a taxi take a pic of his info and let him see you doing it so he knows not to pull anything.

[ShadowJ]

I'll be in Bogota at the Hotel Tequendama in June for a week. I can't wait to get there and try out the Santa Fe scene. But I also like bringing lightly used escorts back to my own room where I can negotiate for what I want. In doing my research for the trip (my first trip to Colombia), I came up with some questions that I hope the community can help with:

1. "Prepagos" - WTF? I don't want to prepay for an escort. Is this just how things work in Bogota? Or can I bring a prepago chica over and pay her afterwards?

2. Colombian Cupid. How do I know which girls are down for p4 p? Since I only have a week in Bogota, I don't plan on any courtships. Is SA the better source for independents?

3. For those who have been to Tijuana, how does the Santa Fe scene compare to the street girls in Tijuana's Zona Norte in terms of quantity, quality, and looks?

Thanks.

[Eszpresszo]

Yes the coffee in Colombia sucks, why? Because the good stuff is exported out to Europe and USA..

Okay, I was skeptical of our reports, but you really jumped the shark here. The coffee is Colombia is generally superb. As an enthusiast of coffee, I know good coffee and Colombia is "Coffee Paradise". I can't believe anyone who ever actually visited Colombia would say something like that. So, count me as a non-believer.

[KangarooTed]

True, ThirstyM and other board members what taxi service would you recommend for beginners with no spanish and is also safe? Options I have seen till now are Uber and EasyTaxi. One advice that I have heard again and again is never hail a taxi from the street. Is there any truth to that?

I use taxis off the street dozens of times no problem.

What I found tho, is it's easier if you have your hotel address written down for them.

I was hammered every night leaving Santa Fe and it saves times to just jump in the cab and give them the paper with the address on and away you go.

Sure, you can explain to them or tell them where you want to go, but if you give them the piece of paper there is no confusion and no problem. Simple.

[The Tall Man]

You paid too much. Only cost me $20 per night on, though I would have paid double for a good night's rest. Breakfast was pretty bland and the coffee disappointing for a country known for good coffee. But, as you say to each his own. You might be immune to bland food. Colombian food is almost a deterrent to entering the country for me. But, I don't consider Santa Fe to be "pussy paradise" compared to places I've visited in Thailand or Brazil (though the girls are certainly attractive and quickies are cheap). So, staying near Santa Fe is not a priority for me, if I visit Bogota again. I've attached a photo of the view of Santa Fe from my room for purposes of veracity.

Nope I did not pay too much matter-of-fact I use booking.com all the time, and also used it to book my room at the SF hotel, the $28. USD I paid was because it was a weekend rate (Friday) a few weeks back closer to a busier time.

Yes the coffee in Colombia sucks, why? Because the good stuff is exported out to Europe and USA. Yes the Colombian cuisine is bland but at least they don't serve the dead cats and dogs like they do in Thailand, tasty huh, hehehehe.

I mention tongue in cheek that SF is pussy paradise and wow you been other places, urrrrrrrrr.

The Tall Man.

[Woodman09]

True, ThirstyM and other board members what taxi service would you recommend for beginners with no spanish and is also safe? Options I have seen till now are Uber and EasyTaxi. One advice that I have heard again and again is never hail a taxi from the street. Is there any truth to that?

I have never had a problem hailing cabs on street. But things have happened once in a while.

[Mike963]

Hey Now,

A lot of guys stay at Ibis Museo it is a few blocks from SF in a nice business area. San Francisco is another. One that is a bit more is Teqendama Suites, I'm told their is no guest fee during the day.

Girls need to have ID.

Many budget hotels for less in the area.

Troyas, Paisas, Fiebre, Lyons are nicer clubs the area the girls will be charging $60000+. Full contact lap dances are $20000+ Beers $7000+.

Piscina is more I think.

I like those above but I find super hot girls in the other clubs Venus, La Casona, Atonis, Texas and California. Girls $50000+. They have newer girls and sex shows. Full contact lap dances are $10000-$15000. These clubs have cheaper beer $5000+.

Hats off!

That makes my day, I am going to land in Bogota on 30th May and leave to Medellin by 31st Night. Of course I mentioned here before, I speak only English!

Lets see how it goes, mostly going to stay in Ibis! Is guest allowed here? And with your experience, how much cash should I carry.

Might sound like stupid, but just to be clear. And to be safe. Not to miss a girl.

[KilledSoul]

You paid too much. Only cost me $20 per night on booking.com, though I would have paid double for a good night's rest.

If comfort is a priority, try IBIS Museo next time. I guess you can't go wrong with IBIS anywhere in the world.

[KilledSoul]

Any area you go to for mongering will be much better for mongering and worse for the other things. If you do choose this area it's not very hard to get a taxi to the better / cheaper mongering spots.

True, ThirstyM and other board members what taxi service would you recommend for beginners with no spanish and is also safe? Options I have seen till now are Uber and EasyTaxi. One advice that I have heard again and again is never hail a taxi from the street. Is there any truth to that?