Bogota Reports

[Carlotx]

I went to a few clubs yesterday. Fiebre, and one next door to paisa. Also went to la 49 (closed) and pussy house (it looked closed but someone popped out and stopped us as we where leaving). There line up is miles away from lidos. Miles. No taxi knew about Olimpos.

[Gringo Trooper]

P.S. And don't tell me to use Shwab. They don't offer their brokerage account no fee deal outside of the US.

Not looking for beef, and I just want to provide some firsthand info. I've been using Schwab internationally (including Colombia) for over a decade now. They always reimburse my ATM fees at the end of the month.

Schwab also gave me money when I was stranded abroad. Not a loan. Nothing needed to be paid back. They simply helped out a longtime customer and gave me a sizable amount of cash.

[IronQuinn]

I do the ATM machines usually Scotia / Colpatria if I can find one that will dispense the cash.

"If" is the key word in that statement. I use MT bank, and my last exchange was 6% off XE's quotes. It might not be the rock bottom, but it's in the ballpark, and it's already in my pocket when I arrive. No searching, no dicking around. Plus, I spend a lot more time in remote areas than I do in cities, that's where the adventure is (getting girls is only a part of my trips). So, if I'm connecting through to a little airport, I'd rather have cash in pocket, than hope I find an ATM in transit. That's me. If someone is spending all their time in a city, then they'll have time to look around for the best option. Let's face it though, a lot of guys on here are living off old money, and they're still cheap as shit. It boils down to what your time is worth and where you're going.

[Zeos1]

Don't know what bank you deal at. But when I checked the exchange rates at my bank they were taking over 10%. No way I'm going for that. I do the ATM machines usually Scotia / Colpatria if I can find one that will dispense the cash. And when I do the max withdrawal it works out to around 3-4 percent. That includes my $5 foreign transaction fee at home, the currency conversion they use (my bank sets that I think at 2. 5% and the 12 -15 K peso ATM charge. From my country that's the best that can be done as far as I know. Even if I have a Scotia account at home. Bastards. That's on 900 K pesos.

Anyway, the moral of the story is check what you're actually getting. They say, oh, we don't charge a fee. But they give you some phony "bank exchange rate" that is 2. 5% off the mid-market quoted rate for that day.

P.S. And don't tell me to use Shwab. They don't offer their brokerage account no fee deal outside of the US.

[Zeos1]

3. Fascinated with Choco department, how come? Yes, there are black girls in Santa Fe. They're usually the only ones I screw. However, I never asked if they were from a specific department. There is a higher concentration of Afro-Colombians near the Pacific coast all the way down to Narino, not just Choco. If you really are into those types of girls, just go there. Most of the guys on these forums are city-hoppers, not travelers, but trust me, it's worth venturing out. Or, go right to the source of their roots: west Africa. From experience I can tell you, you'll have a high exotic factor. As for the most impoverished area in Colombia, just start heading southeast from Villavicencio, they're worse off than the Pacific coast.

6. Go to your bank and order the money. That's what I do, and I've rarely had to use an ATM, and never a money changer. You can also ask for a mix of denominations. The exchange rate is in the ballpark of money changers in the country, the difference is, it'll save you a lot of hassle.

8. There are multiple, and cheap places to stay around Santa Fe if that's where you're going to spend your time. I just walk back to my hotel. The area is very easy to get around. Just cross the tracks, and loop around the next couple blocks, very straightforward.

Don't know what bank you deal at. But when I checked the exchange rates at my bank they were taking over 10%. No way I'm going for that. I do the ATM machines usually Scotia / Colpatria if I can find one that will dispense the cash. And when I do the max withdrawal it works out to around 3-4 percent. That includes my $5 foreign transaction fee at home, the currency conversion they use (my bank sets that I think at 2. 5% and the 12 -15 K peso ATM charge. From my country that's the best that can be done as far as I know. Even if I have a Scotia account at home. Bastards. That's on 900 K pesos.

Anyway, the moral of the story is check what you're actually getting. They say, oh, we don't charge a fee. But they give you some phony "bank exchange rate" that is 2. 5% off the mid-market quoted rate for that day.

[IronQuinn]

3. I have always been fascinated by the Choco region. It is supposedly the most impovereished part of Colombia and the majority of people there are black. In this vein are their any black girls working the streets in Santa Fe? I'd love to find one from Choco.

6. Where can I get the small bills necessary to pay exact?

8. If I want to leave Santa Fe at night where is the best place to use the taxi apps to get a taxi? Everything I read says Uber and others will not come to Santa Fe.

3. Fascinated with Choco department, how come? Yes, there are black girls in Santa Fe. They're usually the only ones I screw. However, I never asked if they were from a specific department. There is a higher concentration of Afro-Colombians near the Pacific coast all the way down to Narino, not just Choco. If you really are into those types of girls, just go there. Most of the guys on these forums are city-hoppers, not travelers, but trust me, it's worth venturing out. Or, go right to the source of their roots: west Africa. From experience I can tell you, you'll have a high exotic factor. As for the most impoverished area in Colombia, just start heading southeast from Villavicencio, they're worse off than the Pacific coast.

6. Go to your bank and order the money. That's what I do, and I've rarely had to use an ATM, and never a money changer. You can also ask for a mix of denominations. The exchange rate is in the ballpark of money changers in the country, the difference is, it'll save you a lot of hassle.

8. There are multiple, and cheap places to stay around Santa Fe if that's where you're going to spend your time. I just walk back to my hotel. The area is very easy to get around. Just cross the tracks, and loop around the next couple blocks, very straightforward.

[Elvis 2008]

1. From what I understand Uber no longer works in Bogota. So does that mean I need to use the Easy Taxi or Cabify apps that have been discussed? Do these apps work like Uber? I like taking a taxi most of the time as I find it inexpensive.

Uber works. Uber at the airport coming from the airport is a hassle. I would just go with a cab. It is usually around 10,000 COP more. There are not too many black girls working but I did find a chocolate beauty in Santa Fe. There is a pharmacy at the airport but also a few in Santa Fe region. You want to load up on the boner pills. Legally speaking, you are supposed to declare the medication, but I never do by plane.

[SethMacfarlane]

1. From what I understand Uber no longer works in Bogota. So does that mean I need to use the Easy Taxi or Cabify apps that have been discussed? Do these apps work like Uber? I like taking a taxi most of the time as I find it inexpensive.

2. On that note it seems its easier just to leave the airport in a normal taxi downstairs. This should cost 30 k to Santa Fe correct?

4. From what I had read the best place to use the ATM when you first arrive (I will not use an ATM on the street) is the Colpatra / Davividena ATM at the airport across from Migration. Is this still true and what part of the airport is this ATM in?

6. Where can I get the small bills necessary to pay exact?

9. How are you guys cleaning yourselves up between girls? Many reports say the rooms have no running water. Are you using baby wipes?

Showdown.

1. I believe tapsi, cabify, easy taxi and didi still work, not 100% sure because I haven't been to CO this year.

2. You can line up at the taxi line, just be sure the meter is on and the fare chart is available (carta de tarifa I think its called) or right before you go outside you can see go to one of the car service guys in orange and request a ride, the price is given upfront. Last time I used this service I got a van because I had a few buddies with me, I remember the price being reasonable.

4. yes the ATMs right after your lugged passed the xray machine are decent. I didn't find the exchange rates to be much different than the ATMs in the city.

6. For smaller bills, I would go to a convenience store a few times to get some some essentials to break up some cash.

9. Wipes are usually my go to, go with unscented. Some ladies don't like the fragrances.

[Viajando Musico]

I was at a few strip clubs Saturday. I went to few at 11 and was the only customer. Ended the night at lidos (about 45 girls and 5 customer coming and going) stayed there till 430, still was live.

Question for anyone that knows Bogota is there any other club that compares to lidos?

To my knowledge, and this is after having asked many local guys, taxi drivers, Lido is still the club that you can find a good number of hot girls in one place if you don't mind the charges. I have also been to many others recommended by the same local guys, but nothing is on the same level. I like the safe and upscale environment the club provides, but this definitely is going to cost you. A lot have been said about getting the same quality of girls at lower cost, all true, Fiebre, troya. They are just different kind of clubs, and I enjoyed both types.

[Mr Enternational]

I'm going to be in Bogota next week.

Which days will you be there? I will be in Bogota as well but also heading up to Barranquilla for a couple of days.

4. From what I had read the best place to use the ATM when you first arrive (I will not use an ATM on the street) is the Colpatra / Davividena ATM at the airport across from Migration. Is this still true and what part of the airport is this ATM in?

The ATM is right next to the money exchange place where everyone will be picking up their bags if they checked any in.

[Showdown]

I'm going to be in Bogota next week. I'll be taking a Woodman tour my first day. He has been a great contact thus far.

I have a few questions still after ready back two years of the forum.

1. From what I understand Uber no longer works in Bogota. So does that mean I need to use the Easy Taxi or Cabify apps that have been discussed? Do these apps work like Uber? I like taking a taxi most of the time as I find it inexpensive.

2. On that note it seems its easier just to leave the airport in a normal taxi downstairs. This should cost 30 k to Santa Fe correct?

3. I have always been fascinated by the Choco region. It is supposedly the most impovereished part of Colombia and the majority of people there are black. In this vein are their any black girls working the streets in Santa Fe? I'd love to find one from Choco.

4. From what I had read the best place to use the ATM when you first arrive (I will not use an ATM on the street) is the Colpatra / Davividena ATM at the airport across from Migration. Is this still true and what part of the airport is this ATM in?

5. Is the Tantra Spa still open? This place appears to be near Abu Dubai Spa so ID like to do both when I am in the area.

6. Where can I get the small bills necessary to pay exact?

7. I've got a thing for preggos or lactating girls. Are they to be found among the Santa Fe SW's? One board member in Medellin connected me with a girl there and although I won't being her down she keeps sending me videos of her pumping glasses full of milk in an effort to get me to bring her to Bogota. I'll post some pics and videos she sent.

8. If I want to leave Santa Fe at night where is the best place to use the taxi apps to get a taxi? Everything I read says Uber and others will not come to Santa Fe.

9. How are you guys cleaning yourselves up between girls? Many reports say the rooms have no running water. Are you using baby wipes?

10. Given the ridiculous cost of prescription drugs in the USA ID like to bring back some Amoxicliin. Can anyone recommend any other medicines worth buying and bringing back? Am I allowed to bring these medicines back to the USA?

Looking forward to your answers and my trip next week.

Showdown.

[Sangnyc21]

I was at a few strip clubs Saturday. I went to few at 11 and was the only customer. Ended the night at lidos (about 45 girls and 5 customer coming and going) stayed there till 430, still was live.

Question for anyone that knows Bogota is there any other club that compares to lidos?

I believe there's a few one of them are Olimpios. Routards faq has a lot of info. If you notice all the clubs close to that area have similar set ups. It's hit or miss. My first trip to Bogota 2 years ago Lidos had the hottest girls by far.

[Elvis 2008]

I was at a few strip clubs Saturday. I went to few at 11 and was the only customer. Ended the night at lidos (about 45 girls and 5 customer coming and going) stayed there till 430, still was live.

Question for anyone that knows Bogota is there any other club that compares to lidos?

It is good news that any are open. I thought that they were all closed.

[Carlotx]

I was at a few strip clubs Saturday. I went to few at 11 and was the only customer. Ended the night at lidos (about 45 girls and 5 customer coming and going) stayed there till 430, still was live.

Question for anyone that knows Bogota is there any other club that compares to lidos?

[Turgid]

Sounds like my air asia flight last year BKK to Manila.

Before I got off the plane I was so weak and ill.

I was in a hotel just sleeping not eating like your story for 4-5 days.

Side note right before it hit me on the plane.

The stewardess walked past a few times spring some noxious shit into the over head vent.

I was choking really badly.

My "theory" was they knew someone on the flight was ill with some funky shit.

I swear I was the only guy on that plane that wasn't chattering in arabic.

Apart from covid 19 there are some nasty bugs going around, I got one during my flight to Sao Paulo last year, laid me up for 11 days. Eleven days in my hotel room with no possibility of having sex.....in Sao Paulo.