Cartagena report end of Sept 2018
For a bit of background in November it will be the third anniversary of my visits to Cartagena. I've gone every 3 months and my most recent trip has me reflecting on things.
[B]We're not in Kansas anymore[/B]
The influx of Venezuelans has started to leave its mark on the city's mongering scene. This includes safety, the kind of chicas you will get, and the general mood of the city. It's not all bad but also, my personal opinion, is that Colombia is permanently changing due to the problems in Venezuela.
Let's start with safety: usually a taxi will drop me off in front of the clock tower plaza, outside the walls. This requires crossing the road and going into the old city. No big deal right? Every time I got out of the taxi a couple of dudes would come running up from nowhere and offer me something: an energy drink, 10 k pesos and ask me to break it into 5's, or just ask for directions. These guys look dangerous and melt into the night the moment I crossed the road to get into the old city. They are up to something so watch out. Shake your head and keep moving.
I've been told by several chicas not to be drunk late at night in the old city alone. While there are always police patrols, there have been reports of robberies. With that said I did not experience any incidents. Just be alert. There are criminals looking to fuck you if you're not careful.
While I have a Venezuelan chica I like to bang, I find they are generally demanding, have a husband or boyfriend living with them, and are looking to suck as money money as possible from you. Shit is bad in their home country and they need money big time. I don't mean to paint them all as bad apples but I found myself much more relaxed with Colombian chicas who took their time and didn't act like peso vampires.
[B] The Clocktower Plaza [/B]
Police are coming out and checking documentation of the chicas. They then ask the chicas to move out of the plaza (nicely). The chicas mostly do but some will stick around. As far as I can tell there's not much the cops can do unless the chica doesn't have her papers in order. I literally saw chicas present their documents, talk to the cop, shake their heads and go back to what they were doing. Keep in mind in Colombia the constitution guarantees people the right to work. That includes hookers.
Consequently, ground zero these days is more of the path between Elektra, Space and La Dulce Vita. At one point walking out of La Dulce Vita I had 8 chicas swarm me as they were walking by me and tap me on my body: "Tu conmigo amor! Tu conmigo!
[B] The places [/B]
Space is a club with a large dance floor and no where to breath. I personally avoid it unless its your kind of thing. La Dulce Vita is more intimate bar scene, with a restaurant now, upstairs, in case you get the munchies. Elektra is a bit of club and bar. Chicas will stand around and try to get your attention.
There's no one place that is hot all the time. Some nights Elektra was rocking, others Space. La Dulce Vita also tends to have good nights and nights with only a few chicas. Chicas will move between them pretty regularly.
There was one night in La Dulce Vita with a fairly fat Asian guy and his friends. The fat, very large dude, kept bumping into my chair at the bar. When I patted him on his big shoulders he turned around and kept yelling LO SIENTO LO SIENTO and tried to hug me. I moved away. This guy basically killed the night for everyone as he kept doing this to anyone who came anywhere near him.
[B] Under siege [/B]
I fucked and had, mostly a good time, but the city really felt different. My regular tout was extremely demanding. Always trying to get me to part with money for bullshit things I didn't want to do. I usually use him to organize a trip or two during my stay and that's it. Nearing the end he straight up asked for 200 k as a loan. I told him he'll scare away customers acting like that.
Chicas were unrelenting on whatsapp. Every fucking day AMOR AMOR AMOR. They kept hammering me for times to come visit.
Last September was rocking and fun. I'm planning one more trip in November. If the mood continues to feel so desperate I think I won't be going anymore. We'll see.
Best Place to Exchange Dollars.
[QUOTE=Stevespy56;2229619]Hello everyone,
First off I would like to thank everyone for their detailed reports! It really gives me an idea of what to expect before traveling. I am new to this forum but I use which I think is the sister site of USAsexguide often. I plan on going to Cartenga Oct. 11 through the 16 with a group of 10 or more people. They rented a AirBNB which the policy allows guest with valid ID, but since I was a late add on I decided to book the Holiday Inn express for myself. I did not know this site existed before I booked it and it is nonrefundable so I am stuck staying there. I have a few questions and I apologize if they have been asked before but it seems like things are changing around the city. Has anyone stayed at the Holiday Inn and if so how was it to bring chicas back there? I plan on utilizing tinder while I'm there as well as the other sites that are in the forum as well as the hot spots. Another question, does anyone know of a good agency or person to book a party boat at a decent price or someone they have used before? Also instead of buying party favors off the street from a random vendor does anyone know of a decent street pharmacist that isn't so shady LOL. Last but not least about currency exchange where is the best place to get the best bang for my buck that won't try and rip me off? Oh one more thing, If anyone is local there or plan on being there around the same time would like to grab a beer or coffee please let me know. I should have some reports on my day to day once I go.[/QUOTE]The best place to exchange was on Calle 8 across from the Hampton and next to the convenience store.
