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Look, I´m not out to give Merida a bad name if that is what you are implying. I have no concrete source of this information that I can quote from, I simply know what I´ve been told from the students here who go to ULA, and the only source of confirmation I have for this statement is the assurance of my doctor here that it was true and that I should be careful, from who I usually get my regular STD check up from.

So if you want to go out and seek that information yourself go ahead, but I thought that this should be some sort of information that I should share with the rest of you so you KNOW there might be the possibility that it is true and not to be careless and come back complaining down the road saying I had no warning, I didn´t know. Well you´re welcome Reinaldo.

Well ... I'm heading to spend a week in Medellin ... playboy-penthouse ... haven't been there in a while and really want to say hey to the boys (and chicas of course) there.

Lately I've been the Venezuela kid ... spending lots of time betw Caracas and Maracaibo ...

Last night in Maracaibo ... in the Marauma hotel lobby ... I was actually with my girlfriend walking by ... when I spotted a TRIO of CHICAS sitting on one of the sofas located in the large lobby.

I parked my girlfriend in the disco with some friends that were there and returned to the lobby to talk with the chicas on the sofa.

All three were hot ... one was AWESOME ... a 9.9 would rate her.
She was 18, turning 19 in 2 months, she was a stunning spinner type with big brown eyes and long long dark hair.
... her friends 18 and 19 too.
They were waiting for the hottest chica's aunt who was playing bingo.

They were on vacation from a small university in a small town in the foothills in south western Venezuela ... I'm still looking for the town on the map ... called YARACOY.

Anyway, I sat down with them ... of course they asked if the girl I was with was my girlfriend ... of course I said no ... just a friend.

I told the hottest chica ... that I saw her smile and "forgive me" but I had to meet you.
Turns out, I'm the first gringo they've ever talked to or really ever seen up close ... I felt like Brad Pitt, Tom Cruize, etc ... all in one.

Make a long story short ... the Aunt showed up ... I introduced myself ... told her I'd been talking with her niece ... she though it was cool too, that her niece met a gringo.
Got my invitations to visit them in the pueblo they live ...

Called the hot chica last night upon my return to Miami and we talked for an hour ... she was telling me about where she lives and the University there, I'm just imagining all the little hotties running around, never been spoiled before by the site of a gringo.

The planning stages of my visit to this town are now starting ... just found out from my Venez buddies that there's a new small airport out there ... so hopefully a hop from Maracaibo is possible ... I'm not a big bus fan.

Of course ... a report will follow ... man I wish I had a foto of this chica ... but in due time ... I feel the start of this budding romance ... I love the feeling.

.... a new adventure ! ... standby for more to come ...

Make sure you finish the story.

Well, trying to post new things on the recently revived forum (Thanks Jackson!) i checked out a week ago a club in Guatire (a tiny city roughtly half an our from Caracas) and was really good looking, the club is called Nefertity. In the basement of the Oasis Mall.

During my quick visit, 8 girls easily over 6's and 7's... the "service" with the girl was about 110.000 Bs, and apparently no take out possible (at least not officially).

During the day the place is a massage spa, and after the sun sets, is a strip club.

Hope this helps!

Dude Zombie Man Can you post more info on the Sex Trade in this city? Post the adresses of these places too. I hope you can Thanks Dude,NIBU R.[QUOTE=Zombie Caracas]Well, trying to post new things on the recently revived forum (Thanks Jackson!) i checked out a week ago a club in Guatire (a tiny city roughtly half an our from Caracas) and was really good looking, the club is called Nefertity. In the basement of the Oasis Mall.

During my quick visit, 8 girls easily over 6's and 7's... the "service" with the girl was about 110.000 Bs, and apparently no take out possible (at least not officially).

During the day the place is a massage spa, and after the sun sets, is a strip club.

Hope this helps![/QUOTE]

Well, I haven't too much to say, Guatire is a small industrial city just past Guarenas (exiting east from Caracas). 2 shopping malls, the Buenaventura and Oasis are very well known and easily spotted from the Main Avenue. Just recently I learn about the club posted earlier and except that, I just know the existence of 2 very famous Motels that are on the way, one of these called Camelot (just in front of the Oasis. Coincidence?). No girls on the corners or in a special meeting place (or bar) that I know.

Any change I let you Know.

I've enjoyed the many informative posts on many of the less traveled areas of Venezuela.

My research tells me that the Andean city of half a million with over 60,000 students has a ton of potential. Therefore I've decided to spend two months there sowing seeds and breaking hearts. I'll have boots on the ground in a week.

Pics and reports to follow.

[QUOTE=Ricker]Turns out, I'm the first gringo they've ever talked to or really ever seen up close ... I felt like Brad Pitt, Tom Cruize, etc ... all in one.

Make a long story short ... ...[/QUOTE]Wow, that is the real beauty of single exploration! Off the beaten track just has too much to offer. I know that feeling, it is out of our worlds.

Good FR btw, post more if you like.

eia

Merida is a city of 500,000 located in the Andes and home of the famous ULA (University of the Andes). The city has a real bohemian air about it and like everywhere in Venezuela is loaded with beautiful women. Getting here from Caracas is via a 90 minute plane ride (around $100) or a 12 hour bus ride in a deluxe sleeper bus (about $15).

There are loads of young students hanging around with delusions of Gringo power. Hollywood has done a great service for the American males reputation abroad.

There are two primary cell carriers that work here: Movistar and Movinet. I went with Movistar, which included a new Nokia and the first month free for about $80. It is prepaid cellular and all the rage here.

I´m still working on the apartment bit as I think the person that I´ve been dealing with is attempting to charge me way over market. There are 5 local daily newspapers and according to other ads there are a few other furnished apartments available. This nut will be cracked in a few days.

While looking for apartments in the newspaper I found no less then eleven agencies that claim to deal in young, attractive massage and other entertainment. One seductive ad offered a one hour massage for 30k and a two hour massage for 40k. I promise to further explore all of these options once I get set up...

As far as gyms go there are several in town. The best appears to be called Gymnasio Cuccaraca which is owned by the same gentleman who owns a very popular disco by the same name. Monthly rates are about $15.

The town seems to be pretty devoid of other foreigners. I´ve ran across a few of the backpacker types from Germany but few others. I also have yet to speak English with anyone.

Hi Perry M,

somewere along the road I read that Merida area has the highest HIV rates of all Venezuela. I don't know if that is true...but better watch out dude. Just play it safe down there.
Yes....in most sa cities people don't speak english. If you realy want to tear up some non-pro gems...learn spanish!!
If you go to margarita Island...MOST turists are from Europe.(85% Germans,Dutch,British,Scandinavians and Belgians) Others are Venezuelans from the mainland.
I have seen many Americans in Panama,DR and some lost mongers in cartagena (Colombia). In Brasil and Peru I hardly saw any Americans. That is.....no large turist groups. But I am sure that US mongers have traveled in these countries.
Also on Cuba there are ver FEW Americans due to the policy of the US government of boycotting this island. IF companero Castro steps down or dies (which is more likely) and democrazy will prevaile I guess Cuba's gates are wide open for US people.
Cuba has (IMHO) some mighty fine women......too bad the country has it's limitations.

bye

Johan

Johan,

I have also heard that rumor about Merida having the highest HIV rate. Yet I{ve only read it on this board. I haven{t found any other sources which confirm it and logically it really doesn{t fit the profile for an Andean city in Venezuela. Sure there are lots of students here but safe sex seems a big priority with every gal I have had the pleasure to meet.

Nevertheless, you{re very right about the importance of Spanish language skills off the beaten path. I only communicate in espanol while in country and it has opened many a door here.

As for the ladies. Prior to my arrival I had created a list of ladies in Merida from amigos. com and then played the text message game with them since arriving. Last night I went out, solo again, and and with the miracle of text messaging I sent a message to a girl I met on my Amigos. com profile. She told me where she was going to be and so after a few drinks at another place I showed up there. Problem was the place was packed with beautiful women and she kept texting me where I was. The problem was further complicated because the place was such a target rich environment, and not wanting to look like some sucker waiting to meet some girl from the internet, I did what I{m trained to do and starting spitting some game to some nice little honey that was liking this pimpin. I end up drinking and dancing the night away with her while still wondering if I would run in to Miss Internet. I finally told my prospect, after a few rum and cokes, and too many dances that we needed to get some fresh air outside. This morphed in to lets go get something to eat and once in the cab at zero dark thirty and with all the rests. that I saw closed I told the taxi to go to my apartment. It is always a tense moment when you mention those words to a Taxista with a straight face and full of confidence always with the possibility that the prospect will say, what, or no we can{t go there. However, silence is consent and I think it is easier for them to just go along with the plan of least resistance.

Once in my pimped ass pad she had little chance for escape. Turned on the cd player bumping some cool tunes, opened two beers, lit a few candles and you know the rest of the story. This gal was 21 vice 18 like the first but what a hot little thing.

I earlier posted that there were 10 different agencies in Merida. Unfortunately, that was just creative advertising with different ads and numbers but in reality many are the same company. So I can now confirm there are 3 agencies. Of course I have the contact information for all of them and if you{ll be out here shoot me a PM.

To date I{ve only worked with one. For 30k bolivares, less then 15 dollars, they sent 4 young, thin, and very attractive women to my apartment. It was a difficult choice but I picked one for an amazing hour of fun.

It took some coaxing for the agency to agree to send the ladies to my apartment as they said they only go to hotels. But eventually she was one over the gringo accent of my spanish and she sent them over. They arrived exactly on time and it was pure GFE.

Granted, I offered her a drink, had music, etc. But the girl, who couldn{t of been a few days over 18 was a real pleaser.

From my conversations with her, there are 5 total gals in that agency and she arrived from Trujillo 10 days ago. The funny thing was she had plans of eventually moving to Margarita so that she could find a Gringo husband.

I{ll post the photos when I get to a more secure terminal.

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The funny thing was she had plans of eventually moving to Margarita so that she could find a Gringo husband.

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Hi PM,

LOL, i guess many girls try and do this. But you know what they say about hookers?? You can't change them into housewifes;-) These girls (once married) are real pain in the asses and probaly drive you insane and/or bankcrupt...they will trade up as soon as they are in the US/Europe which isn't hard for them to do. Trust me....I for sure will TRY at all costs NOT to marry a hooker!!! Just think about SEX...and nothing else. NOT all women on Isla M are hookers...but I have to admit it will be damn hard to find "normal" women on that barren piece of rock...hahahahahahahha Most hookers i met were (in one way) very stupid and quite boring company (apart from the sex thing that is...). offcourse you also may have your upscale escort student girl which costs 100-200 US $ an hour...but that is not my game.

The other day i met (online via msn) a girl from Isla M (29 yo)...and now she was living in Italy. hahahahahahaha I didn't even borther to ask what she was doing there! I guess she went with an italian dude...and dumped him for whatever reason and now she was looking for a new "target".....LOL. hee NOT ME!!

PM..what you mean with "texting"...is that the same as sending a SMS-message by cell phone?? Isn't that expensive with your US cell phone in Venzuela?? Or did you buy a Venezuelan cell phone?

btw I still have quite a collection of forreign (pre-paid) cell phones here in my home from...Brasil...Colombia...Panama...hahahahahahah
But ir's soooo practical to keep in touch with those latin vixens :-)



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Johan.

Johan007,

I couldn´t concur more about the hookers to housewife bit. The problem is that too many times foreigners without the advantage of experience with pros fall for their creative cons or are victims of that Pretty Woman syndrom.

As for the phone question, I did purchase a pre-paid Nokia here with Movistar for about $80. It isn´t the newest or coolest but works great and has virtually unlimited free text messaging. And truth be told, I almost never used this function in the states but here it works perfectly. I send all the prospects I´ve met around here some general message about what there up to and presto we´re having drinks.

There are plenty of beautiful, young, and non-pros just about everywhere here. Unfortunately, many (even the students) lack real ambition or drive and many are content with boring and tedious lives. This makes conversation interesting as most haven´t a clue about shit regarding the current state of affairs, history, etc. Many prefer to just zone out in front of a TV. Thats great for noctural pleasures but for me it takes more than a nice young body to keep me interested...

I spent a few weeks on Isla M a couple of years ago and also wasn´t too impressed. I met a few non-pros as it was Carnival while I was there but as for everything else I share your opinion about that barren, touristy rock.

Perry Mason,

Thanks for being such stud and finally bringing some info on Merida to the board. I've been wondering for years what life is like there, but never had a chance to visit to date.

A few general questions:

1. What was it like getting to Merida? Did you go by plane? What are the logistics?

2. How does one access their money in Merida?

3. How is safety in Merida? I've had friends tell me they actually feel safer in Columbia than Venezuela which has made me nervous about visiting Venezuela in general outside Margarita.

4. I'm just curious if you have met any students who speak English? Of course we should all learn Spanish-- I know that.

5. How friendly are the women towards young gringos? Are the women as attractive as those you find in Caracas?

6. What are some of the places you have found fun to meet the ladies? Any favorite clubs, bars? Any luck walking around the university?

7. About what are you paying a month for rent? Where is a good area to find an appartment?

8. What do you think of the city and area, outside partying with the chicas? Is Merida paradise?

Thanks Perry, I think it is really cool that you visiting this city.