Cartagena Reports

[QUOTE=Henry R; 1530890] (1) Was in Cartagena in 2009. Got an apartment from Mary in the tourist area, which is

An area with lots of apartment buildings.

It is In-between the Hilton Hotel and La Dolce Vita.

Is Mary still around? Does anyone have contact info for her?

If she's not around, can you recommend someone else who rents apartments in that area?

I want to stay in the same area.

Also:

(2) Was looking for a list of taxi drivers to show me around to nite clubs, girls, beaches, houses etc.

Found a driver list in the "list" section of the forum, but it's from 2011. Any more recent Cartagena driver list?[/QUOTE]Juan Ventura. All his apartments are in that area.

[QUOTE=Hioctane;1530909]Juan Ventura. All his apartments are in that area.[/QUOTE]Mario, good English, knows what is happening and where.

310-3555422

[QUOTE=LocoGringo; 1531156]Mario, good English, knows what is happening and where.

310-3555422[/QUOTE]Is Martin still around? Haven't heard from this guy in a while?

[QUOTE=Henry R; 1530890] (1) Was in Cartagena in 2009. Got an apartment from Mary in the tourist area, which is

An area with lots of apartment buildings.

It is In-between the Hilton Hotel and La Dolce Vita.

Is Mary still around? Does anyone have contact info for her?

If she's not around, can you recommend someone else who rents apartments in that area?

I want to stay in the same area.

Also:

(2) Was looking for a list of taxi drivers to show me around to nite clubs, girls, beaches, houses etc.

Found a driver list in the "list" section of the forum, but it's from 2011. Any more recent Cartagena driver list?[/QUOTE]Mery can be contacted from:

The web site Colombia Rental. COM lists her ph.

Look at this contact page: at ColombiaRenatl. COM.

[url]http://www.colombiarental.com/contact.php[/url]

[QUOTE=Dogman2; 1536864]Mery can be contacted from:

The web site Colombia Rental. COM lists her ph.

Look at this contact page: at ColombiaRenatl. COM.

[url]http://www.colombiarental.com/contact.php[/url][/QUOTE]I went into the website you mentioned which is:

[url]www.colombiarental.com/contact.php[/url]

I went through all the tabs and menu choices on the site,

But there was nothing listing phone or contact info for any agents.

I would like contact info for Mary and also for Juan Ventura.

It should cost you only a few dollars to call them.

Most times in Latin countries, it is best to call, because a lot of times they do not respond to emails.

011-57-5-655-0384

[QUOTE=Henry R; 1537785]I went into the website you mentioned which is:

[url]www.colombiarental.com/contact.php[/url]

I went through all the tabs and menu choices on the site,

But there was nothing listing phone or contact info for any agents.

I would like contact info for Mary and also for Juan Ventura.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=World Travel 69; 1537918]It should cost you only a few dollars to call them.

Most times in Latin countries, it is best to call, because a lot of times they do not respond to emails.[/QUOTE]Juan Ventura always replied to my emails within 12 hours.

[QUOTE=Henry R; 1537785]I went into the website you mentioned which is:

[url]www.colombiarental.com/contact.php[/url]

I went through all the tabs and menu choices on the site,

But there was nothing listing phone or contact info for any agents.

I would like contact info for Mary and also for Juan Ventura.[/QUOTE]Mery 310-725-7656 oficerna@yahoo.com

Juan 310-363-7974.

Great to see you post again.

Not many chica reports lately on this forum. I searched back several pages and it is not clear if Electra is open now? It was supposed to in January?

Is Isis still open? I heard someone mention paprika but did not see any details.

My plans for my upcoming trip in April: I decided to go with a change of venue and rented an apartment close to the Clock tower (with an outdoor pool) , as opposed to Bocagrande or Languito. My rational is that I can take the taxi to the beaches during the afternoon but minimize driving around at night as the late night action now seems to be at the Centro. I see no good reports from LDV. Please feel to share your thoughts and I will report back

[QUOTE=Vitrea; 1538435]Great to see you post again.

Not many chica reports lately on this forum. I searched back several pages and it is not clear if Electra is open now? It was supposed to in January?

Is Isis still open? I heard someone mention paprika but did not see any details.

My plans for my upcoming trip in April: I decided to go with a change of venue and rented an apartment close to the Clock tower (with an outdoor pool) , as opposed to Bocagrande or Languito. My rational is that I can take the taxi to the beaches during the afternoon but minimize driving around at night as the late night action now seems to be at the Centro. I see no good reports from LDV. Please feel to share your thoughts and I will report back[/QUOTE]Yes from what I here it's open and yes called paprika, like your idea about staying by clock tower, I was thinking same thing next time I go, you have any info on the apt you rented? With pics of it? Or is their a site with options of apts available? And yes good to see Hillbilly on, first time I went over their he set me up well with all his info, felt like I was their before after reading his stuff!

[QUOTE=Vitrea; 1538435]Great to see you post again.

Not many chica reports lately on this forum. I searched back several pages and it is not clear if Electra is open now? It was supposed to in January?

Is Isis still open? I heard someone mention paprika but did not see any details.

My plans for my upcoming trip in April: I decided to go with a change of venue and rented an apartment close to the Clock tower (with an outdoor pool) , as opposed to Bocagrande or Languito. My rational is that I can take the taxi to the beaches during the afternoon but minimize driving around at night as the late night action now seems to be at the Centro. I see no good reports from LDV. Please feel to share your thoughts and I will report back[/QUOTE]Paprika is the new Elektra. It was reopened in early December I believe. Back to normal, very busy. Except brighter and they play crossover music now.

Isis is still open. Was there in February. I thought I was there before but when I got inside, I don't think I did. Ok selection.

Was in LDV December and February. The selection was less than stellar.

How was the apartment in Centro?

[QUOTE=Hioctane; 1538947]Paprika is the new Elektra. It was reopened in early December I believe. Back to normal, very busy. Except brighter and they play crossover music now.

Isis is still open. Was there in February. I thought I was there before but when I got inside, I don't think I did. Ok selection.

Was in LDV December and February. The selection was less than stellar.

How was the apartment in Centro?[/QUOTE]Hioctane, thanks for the quick but excellent update on the clubs.

I just booked the apartment for my April stay. Will let you know how it goes.

As you know, centro hotels and apartments are a bit more expensive than those on the strip but I wanted to try it.

Paprika: if this the new Electra, does it mean that it does not get going till 2 AM? Thanks.

[QUOTE=Vitrea; 1539094]Hioctane, thanks for the quick but excellent update on the clubs.

I just booked the apartment for my April stay. Will let you know how it goes.

As you know, centro hotels and apartments are a bit more expensive than those on the strip but I wanted to try it.

Paprika: if this the new Electra, does it mean that it does not get going till 2 AM? Thanks.[/QUOTE]Any site with info with hotels and apts in centro? A pool is very important to me, any info on the place you rented?

Thanks

I am in CTG and I am happy.

[QUOTE=RacShack; 1539196]Any site with info with hotels and apts in centro? A pool is very important to me, any info on the place you rented?

Thanks[/QUOTE]I will send you a PM and I will post the info here after my trip.

I generally use booking. Com (which has apartments that are managed like hotels) and trip advisor vacation rentals for my worldwide travels. For MDE, I use apartmentMedellin. Com.