Bargain Basement Prices Can Be Had in Medellin
[QUOTE=GrownMan1;1553053]That's the best info from the horses mouth I have heard about the DR vs Colombia from vets. They are all on the same accord. I was doing some research and someone said the P4P in Colombia is much more pricer. Can any of you guys respond.[/QUOTE]Grown Man, P4P in Medellin is very different than in Cartagena which has limited venues and is expensive compared to the other cities. I cannot comment on Bogota as I was only there for a day, but what I can tell you, Medellin, in my opinion, has the best selection of venues and prices ranging from street scenes, massage parlors, casa's, bars, strip clubs, etc.
My last trip I stayed in a hotel that cost about $ 15 US a night right opposite Botero Plaza in downtown Medellin. There is a square there and a church and during the day girls hangout looking for customers. I was getting CIM BJ's for less than $ 5 US and could take girls for as little as $ 10 US for an hour up to my room. Your probably wondering why it's so cheap? Because this location is a relatively unknown P4P destination, there are very few tourists in this part of town, it's very dangerous by night, and if you have blond hair and blue eyes you will be a target. I discovered this place which is a few blocks away from Avenida de la Grief on one of my previous trips. I stayed a week there and did not see a single other gringo in this part of town. For anyone thinking of venturing to this locale you will need some Spanish proficiency as nobody speaks or understands English there.
Additional thoughts on Colombia vs the Dominican Republic
In general I am a Dominican Republic monger however next week I will be in Medellin. Colombia and the Dominican Republic are like apples and oranges they are both fruit but distinctly different. I too agree that overall Colombianas are more beautiful than Dominicanas however I prefer the Dominican Republic to Colombia. Primarily because I feel an ethnic connection to Dominicans since Hispanola was the primary port of the West African slave trade. There are plenty of Afro Colombians especially in Cartagena and Cali but not as many per capita as in the Dominican Republic.
In general (although not always) the Dominican Republic is less expensive than Colombia primarily because the airfare is more expensive. Chica prices range from La Picina casa in Cali 40, 000COP- $21. 00 to Mayorista Medellin street walkers for 20, 000COP-$10. 00 and you might have a heart attack at La Dolce Vida in Cartagena where some freelancers ask for 350, 000COP-$180. 00. Lodging and food varies with Cartagena in general being high cost due to it being the primary tourist destination in Colombia.
I have been to Medellin, Cartagena and Cali several times and I would say that Medellin gives you a cosmopolitan feel, Cartagena gives you a touristy feel and Cali gives you a rustic authentic Latin American feel. Each city is like a woman with a different personality and they need to be deal with accordingly. IMHO the Cartagena colonial city is one of the most beautiful cities in the Western Hemisphere and should be on every mongers "bucket list." The biggest turn off with Cartagena will be inflated prices the 9 that you could get in Cali at La Picina will cost you 40, 000COP but in Cartagena La DolceVida will cost you 350, 000-$180. 00. Cartagena is a great experience but be prepared to be gringo taxed.
Colombia has beaches just like the Dominican Republic however Cartagena and Santa Marta's beaches cannot touch Punta Cana's beach with sand that looks like powdered sugar and water that looks like green / blue kool aid.
I can go on and on but I will stop, the best advice is to do your research and visit each local and judge for yourself.