This horse has been beaten many times, it's not like anybody is going to learn Spnish
[QUOTE=TuDueno;1186473]I cannot share this statement. Having worked in Colombia I experienced that lawyers, engineers and medical doctors for example do not speak English or only very basic English unless they work for foreign companies. These people are not peasant class at all. Thus Spanish is a must to get into contact with locals.[/QUOTE]This is only my personal opinion. I think speaking the local language makes connecting with people easier, whether you are trying to do a professional business deal, use a sex worker, or enter into a romance for the ages. I think the first two situations I mentioned are much more likely and realistic than the third. I also think talking about this over and over again. Especially on a forum about a basically unrelated subject. Is about as interesting as a day full of Lifetime movies.
Travelling with 2 Gents that do not P4P. Medellin, Cartegena or outside Colombia?
[QUOTE=Cm6363; 1186079]Thanks to everyone for the helpful reports. I have a question I could not find on my own or maybe I'm not looking in the right places.
I have two friends that want to go to South or Central America for a guys' long weekend (4-5 nights). Could you gents please suggest which city you would go to for the freebie scene and other activities? I was considering Medellin or Cartegena, but also welcome ideas outside of Colombia. My friends are in their mid-thirties.
Thanks![/QUOTE]Thanks for all of the responses Gents. It does sound like Colombia will not be a good place for my friends. One speaks minimal Spanish and the other none.
I guess I could have been clearer too. The point of the post is obviously not consistent with the traditional purpose of this forum. I am a member because of the great reports and the expected use. My friends do not have an interest in that route, but thought I could get some suggestions on where civilians might like to party. That is to go on a more traditional vacation with beach or hiking, other daytime activities and chasing tail at night, whether they be locals (which is a rare success in most places) or other tourists.
Someone suggested Aruba (which they've tried) and St. Marteen, which we are considering. Any other suggestions? Are there good places for civilian tourists that I could break away from? Would anyone recommend DR? BTW, the civilian interests do come first.
Thanks again!