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[QUOTE=GringoItaliano;2390128]What is the name of this apartment near the Clock Tower? Is it also chica-friendly during the day when the front desk staff is there, or only after they leave at 7 pm![/QUOTE]Hello,
I am planning to stay near the clock tower, would you please share the apartment info that is guest friendly?
Hola all,
I will be in Cartagena right after Christmas from Dec 26-30. It will be my first time and am looking for a chica friendly hotel, apartment, or Airbnd near the clock tower. Any recommendations? Also looking for a wingman if anyone wants to hang. I usually go to the Del Rey in San Jose CR but decided to check out Colombia since I've heard so many good things about it. TIA.
[QUOTE=JoeqNight;2383030]Cartagena was an amazing city of fantasies and illusions. I am in my early forties, Hispanic with good Spanish (conversational), with knowledge of Colombia (been to Medellin a few times). I did my research prior to going (thanks board) and even did Tinder (my opinion on that later). Even with all this preparations, I still made some miscues and mistakes that I learned some lessons if I would return. But overall, I had a great time and would probably repeat (though probably a shorter weekend trip).
Day One Wednesday.
I booked the trip for about a week (September 18-24) arriving wed and leaving the following Tuesday. This was my first solo trip (been with friends before). I was contacting women on Tinder getting ready for my arrival. A 6 am flight out of NYC and layover in fort Lauderdale. On the second leg of the trip, I made friends with a pilot who decided on a whim to jump on board and check out Cartagena. He has never been to Colombia at all and didn't even have a hotel lined up. So we made friends and I decided to help him translate and help him to the to the walled city. So we took a taxi together and dropped him off. Then I checked into my spot and the place was sweet. Good security and great views of the city from the balcony. First mission was to get a Claro sim card for my Colombian phone so did that. I also got supplies (food, drinks, booze, Colombian Cialis and Colombian Viagra)..[/QUOTE]Excellent report JoeqNight. I will be in Cartagena over the Christmas break. Do you have a hotel, apartment, Airbnb that you recommend? Where did you stay? I'm looking for a place that is chica friendly. TIA.
I am planning to go at the end of Nov, what is the name of the apartment? Is it closer to clock tower?
[QUOTE=Phindo44;2388568]I traveled to Cartagena in May this year. I stayed near bocagrande at an apartment. It was chica friendly, especially after I greeted the doorman with a little cash. The girls are everywhere, the beach, the plaza, etc.
Had a nice girl come from the beach to my room. 120 K for the hour. She was 23 and light tan and incredible body, GFE and everything.
Also pulled a nice babe from the clock tower at night, although it was a bit pricier. 160 k for GFE for an hour, real nice, late twenties and a great all natural body.
Also don't be afraid to use the internet, that can help you negotiate better. As always the more Spanish you know, the better it will be for all.
Good luck![/QUOTE]
I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?
[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2390941]I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?[/QUOTE]It is a very short 6 to 8 K ride to the tower.
It is not that far, but is better to take a taxi.
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[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2390941]I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far Bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2390941]I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?[/QUOTE]First of all, why don't you look Google Maps before asking here?
Second, Bocagrande is LONG: 2 or 3 km from one side to the other. Therefore, your question depends on where you are in Bocagrande. From Juan Valdez, it is less than 2 km and you can go walking in 20-25 minures. From the exreme in Laquito, the distance is almost 5 km and therefore you take nealry 1 hour on foot.
In both cases, conidering temperature, humidity, the poor view, the little taxi fare, nobody would consider to go on foot.
Hi all,
Going to Cartagena soon. Is it common for places to not have hot water? I read online that most places don't have hot water. Just wondering if I will have to take cold showers while I'm there.
[QUOTE=BlackPage;2391135]... nobody would consider to go on foot.[/QUOTE]Well, I've done on foot at midday (hot), and at night (unbelievably dangerous traffic, crappy sidewalks with gaping, unmarked holes), several times. It is a stupid walk, and only a stubborn idiot would do it more than once.
[QUOTE=LvZooMan211;2391158]Hi all,
Going to Cartagena soon. Is it common for places to not have hot water? I read online that most places don't have hot water. [/QUOTE]Most places rented by cheapskates who stay in poor houses. In my apartment in Bocagrande I had hot water, and it's not a luxurious penthouse. Just a normal apartment.
[QUOTE=BlackPage;2391291]Most places rented by cheapskates who stay in poor houses. In my apartment in Bocagrande I had hot water, and it's not a luxurious penthouse. Just a normal apartment.[/QUOTE]Hot water is not a necessity in Cartagena. Its super hot 10 months of the year. The water is already hot just sitting in the pipes, probably 95 degrees.
[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2390941]I'm a mde vet going to ctg for the first time soon. Just curious how far bocagrande is to clock tower? And I'm assuming the clock tower is in the old town?[/QUOTE]I caught a cab from the clock tower to Bocagrande (Hollywood Beach) for 8 k. That is less than $3 USD. Totally worth it.
[QUOTE=TDC985;2390084]Hi all,
Would anyone have recommendation as to where I should stay when in Cartegena that is guest friendly and somewhere close to the Clock Tower, hotel or Airbnb? I will travel there during the middle of the week, how does it compare to the weekend? Is Electra or LDV any good during the weekday? What about Clock Tower scenes? Any info would greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]When searching Airbnb be sure to read the "house rules" in every listing. It will be mentioned if you can't bring outside guest and others will not mention it at all. I suggest that you check out the ones that don't restrict guest in the "house rules'.
[QUOTE=NeilGeorge;2391323]Hot water is not a necessity in Cartagena. Its super hot 10 months of the year. The water is already hot just sitting in the pipes, probably 95 degrees.[/QUOTE]I have experienced cold water in Cartagena and I like a hot shower, not a lukewarm shower. not a warm shower, a hot shower. I only experienced it once and every other building I stayed since has had hot water.