Bogota Reports

[DamonBlack]

There is a good mix in Bogota depends on your taste and how much you willing to pay. The best all round place I went to a club on Street 40 its called "calle 40" picked up a super hot chick for the entire night and it was only 120 USD. The most popular club in the city was a bit more expensive but the quantity of girls to choose from are a lot more I would say there were at least 80 girls in there. I had always heard everyone say the girls are not pretty in Bogota I can tell that is wrong they are really pretty.

[World Travel 69]

I have two news listings for this place:

Calle 78 #11-49. __ Chicas. Prices: _ Tel: _ Hours: _ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chica...99647663403879.

And.

10+ Chicas. Prices: 30 k 30 min. , __k hour. Tel: _ Hours: _ The legendary Millennium Girls logo card also had the same design and style of the cards they distributed before. That is if the address is different but fortunately within the area. And this is for those who are interested. Cr 14 A - # 66- . (I omit the last number because in this forum they only allow approximate directions but when they reach that race there they see the goalkeeper). https://foroprepagoscolombia.com/viewtopic.php?t=7767.

[Golfinho]

Just the opposite actually, you should choose to pay in the local currency to avoid the conversion fee.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffre...home-currency/#b910 d8330756.

I can't believe people who say they 'travel' didn't know this; Pay by card in the local currency and get the commercial rate.

For those of us preferring cash (exclusively) and eschewing ATMs in Colombia Bank of Columbia (yesterday in Barranquilla) only changes USD for their customers. What other option than the cambios giving 3,200 (often negotiable, to an extent) when the published commercial rate is 3,558? Unless you have time to trade with a Colombian directly and split the spread. For 6% or so, I'm not running all over town, but if there is a bank that changes usd (small amounts, less than 5 k) for tourists, it'the be helpful to know.

[Balboa]

1) When you use a US credit card in ANY foreign country ALWAYS select USD. That's a worldwide scam they have going there.

Just the opposite actually, you should choose to pay in the local currency to avoid the conversion fee.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffre...home-currency/#b910 d8330756.

[Bango Cheito]

Incorrect advice. You get an extra 3.5% charged. If you have a bad card, that bank will charge you a 3.0% foreign conversion charge. A good card will not charge extra. Never heard of a US credit card scam. Visa / Mastercard protects the customer.

Incorrect. Bogota taxi meters start at 28.

Seems like a good idea. But the problem is that the waiter will be all over you when you enter the club. Girl might be hesitant to say anything. Another good source is usually the bartender.

We are both incorrect. Poker beer is 6 K. Club Colombia and the others are 7 K. The prices are listed on the table.

Not all waiters will scam the tourist. I had an honest waiter last night.



Santa Fe is a shithole. Most people do not want to stay there.

LOL I didn't say stay there. I said pin yourself. As in in the app, put your pickup location somewhere on cll 24. And be there toes to the curb waiting for them because they can't pull over in that traffic. That way you can take Uber and utterly avoid those yellow taxis, which are really garbage anyway.

The other stuff I'm not going to bother responding to. Cheers.

[Beobeo]

Anyone have any good recommendations for Airbnb in Bogota? Girls friendly, clean, cheap, close to action, etc.

[GreenBud]

1) When you use a US credit card in ANY foreign country ALWAYS select USD. That's a worldwide scam they have going there.

Incorrect advice. You get an extra 3.5% charged. If you have a bad card, that bank will charge you a 3.0% foreign conversion charge. A good card will not charge extra. Never heard of a US credit card scam. Visa / Mastercard protects the customer.

2) ALL taxi meters in Bogota start off at 25; that's standard.

Incorrect. Bogota taxi meters start at 28.

3) Ask the girls what the normal price for a drink should be. They are much more likely to tell the truth.

Seems like a good idea. But the problem is that the waiter will be all over you when you enter the club. Girl might be hesitant to say anything. Another good source is usually the bartender.

Guys, beers at PH are 6 k. They just went up from 5 k about 6 months ago.

We are both incorrect. Poker beer is 6 K. Club Colombia and the others are 7 K. The prices are listed on the table.

Not all waiters will scam the tourist. I had an honest waiter last night.

Best way to avoid this is to pin yourself somewhere on cll 24.

Santa Fe is a shithole. Most people do not want to stay there.

[JjBee62]

What gets me is they still can not pay bills electronically? My nurse chick said she was robbed yesterday in a place called Restrepo. She said she went to get money out of the ATM for her monthly bills and 2 armed guys came up. She went to the police but there is not shit they can do.

Fui al cajero automtico a sacar mi sueldo porque deba hacer LOS pagos del mes. Y al salir de ah, a unos pasos se acercaron doa tipos armados, uno me coloc el arma en la cintura why l otro comenz a decir que si no queria que me disparar LE entregara el dinero que saqu del cajero. No haba polica en ese lugar, tuve miedo y entregue el $. Fui a la polica Pero no pueden hacer nada y ahora no tengo nada para pagar mis cuentas.

If they have a bank account they can pay electronically. At least that's how my old roommate pays her bills when she's traveling.

[Gimmedub]

Bull. I pay all my bills using PSE or online banking.

What gets me is they still can not pay bills electronically? My nurse chick said she was robbed yesterday in a place called Restrepo. She said she went to get money out of the ATM for her monthly bills and 2 armed guys came up. She went to the police but there is not shit they can do.

Fui al cajero automtico a sacar mi sueldo porque deba hacer LOS pagos del mes. Y al salir de ah, a unos pasos se acercaron doa tipos armados, uno me coloc el arma en la cintura why l otro comenz a decir que si no queria que me disparar LE entregara el dinero que saqu del cajero. No haba polica en ese lugar, tuve miedo y entregue el $. Fui a la polica Pero no pueden hacer nada y ahora no tengo nada para pagar mis cuentas.

[Mr Enternational]

As a tourist, I have trouble getting 15 K for a lap dance. 6 minute full contact nude dance? Maybe Woodman's tour is worth it.

A few months back I reported this for 10K when I was out with Dcfan. I don't give a shit about dances but the girl wanted to do it. When I asked her how much, she said 10K. So I said why not.

[Mr Enternational]

What gets me is they still can not pay bills electronically? My nurse chick said she was robbed yesterday in a place called Restrepo. She said she went to get money out of the ATM for her monthly bills and 2 armed guys came up. She went to the police but there is not shit they can do.

Fui al cajero automtico a sacar mi sueldo porque deba hacer LOS pagos del mes. Y al salir de ah, a unos pasos se acercaron doa tipos armados, uno me coloc el arma en la cintura why l otro comenz a decir que si no queria que me disparar LE entregara el dinero que saqu del cajero. No haba polica en ese lugar, tuve miedo y entregue el $. Fui a la polica Pero no pueden hacer nada y ahora no tengo nada para pagar mis cuentas.

[Xavter]

Depends on the size of the ladies and whether or not you have back problems. It's probably better just to let them walk, especially if the room is upstairs.

Also depends on how the altitude affects you. You might want avoid altogether the first few days in Bogota.

[Bango Cheito]

The reason for the widespread use of cash is that the banks charge too much for almost everything: ATM withdrawals, ATM balance check, credit card monthly fee, debit card monthly fee, etc etc some banks even charge a fee for the sole reason of having an account with them. This has led to people from lower incomes stopping usage of banks altogether.

That's about 10 years out of date. But people still don't trust banks in Colombia.

[Bango Cheito]

- I hear conflicting opinions on whether Bogota taxis are safe or not. People write, only use Call taxis, or pretend to send a picture to a friend once you get into a taxi. Many people say taxis are safe. I am more of the later opinion (taxis are safe, especially if taken from a good area), but I am still paranoid.

- Are taxis taken from Santa Fe safe? I am assuming they are. Are there any real stories of taxis drivers from Santa Fe mugging their customers? But because I'm paranoid, I normally only take taxis that are parked, where the taxi drivers are known.

- It seems many parked taxis will not use their meters, especially if they are parked on that main street. I've seen drunk locals get into and then immediately out of a parked taxi. The other night, the taxi driver requested 20 K for a max 14 K fare. It is cheaper than the Uber surge price, and definitely quicker.

- Uber sucks if you need a pick-up from Santa Fe. Many times, the Uber driver will cancel once they get to the area. They believe it's dangerous. But why the fuck do they have to wait 8 minutes to cancel. They should know what Santa Fe is. Sometimes multiple Uber drivers in a row will cancel on you. Sometimes late at night, it can take a long time to get an Uber.

- Uber surge pricing sucks. The normal taxi meter from Santa Fe to Zona Rosa will be between 11 - 14 K. Uber will be between 10600 - 38000 pesos.

Best way to avoid this is to pin yourself somewhere on cll 24.

[Bango Cheito]

- Overall, Columbia doesn't seem too bad scam-wise, for a "3rd" world country. It seems I get charged normal prices from food carts and restaurants without posted prices, unlike Vietnam.

- Note, I look like a tourist. After I say anything, it's obvious I'm a tourist.

- Taxi drivers waiting at the airport have attempted to scam me every time. I've only used it 3 times. Now I use Uber, even with the hassle of the airport pick-up. The meters in Bogota are translated via a chart to calculate the fare. The first time, the taxi driver pointed at the meter. He wanted me to pay few hundred thousand pesos, for a 30 K fare. The other 2 times, they attempted to add around 5 or 10 K pesos. They helped load and unload my luggage. Do locals tip the taxi drivers? I don't mind tipping. I was going to tip anyway. But I hate to be extorted for a tip.

- Sometimes even away from the airport, taxi drivers attempted to get several thousand extra pesos from me. I don't believe locals tip, especially when they don't help with any bags. I normally will round up, but I hate it when they do that on their own.

- Once in Candalaria, I got into a taxi that was just parked during rush hour. Lucky day I thought. But the meter started at 25. That probably was the old starting point. It is now at 28. My scam sensor went off. I was looking at the road / meter most of the way. I put my head down for a brief moment to look at my phone. The meter went from 60 to 90 during that time. So, be careful if any meter starts at 25.

- Once I got a taxi to use the meter from Santa Fe. At the end of the ride, the meter was turned off and a LED display said something like the fare is X, which was several thousand pesos extra.

- All the waiters in the Santa Fe strip clubs are ALL scammers, if you are a tourist. They added between 2 to 14 K pesos for my beer. California club was the worst. Even one bartender lied when I asked to verify. Do locals tip for a beer? I have never seen a local tip for a beer.

- At Venus club, Club Columbia beer is 6 K. Poker is usually 1 K less. The Club Columbia beers on the other main strip clubs is either 7 or 8 K. If you guys paid 10 K for a local beer, you got ripped off. On my first night back this year, I said I would give a huge tip if any waiter gave me a beer at the correct price. None did. Now if any waiter overcharges me, I don't tip. But now, some waiters recognize me, and they don't overcharge me, forcing me to give my normal 2 K tip. LOL!

- When you use your USA credit card, most local credit card processors will give an option to charge either US dollars or COP. If US dollar is selected, they will charge 3.5% extra. IMO, that's a scam.

1) When you use a US credit card in ANY foreign country ALWAYS select USD. That's a worldwide scam they have going there.

2) ALL taxi meters in Bogota start off at 25; that's standard. The move from 60 to 90 was due to a secret lever the guy had installed however.

3) Ask the girls what the normal price for a drink should be. They are much more likely to tell the truth.