Bogota Reports

[Mcdaddy]

”I think you made a few money changing mistakes. The best rate is almost always going to be at a bank's ATM. BUT. Never accept the offered bank conversion rate. Always decline it. Your bank is almost certain to give you a better rate; just as your credit card did. From the rate you got at Davivienda, it sounds like you accepted the offered conversion.

Thanks for the clarification. You are correct, I did make a mistake accepting the ATM rate. I use ATMs when in Colombia. I do bring some cash for emergency purposes and / or if I arrive late and don't want to venture out to an ATM at night. The airport had plenty of ATMs in the baggage claim area though. My last trip to Colombia was 2018, prior to the ATMs asking if you want the conversion rate, used to just get the COP at a good rate. I did not do enough research on this issue and thought I had to accept the rate to get the transaction to go through. Fortunately, the following morning I looked at the ATM topic here on ISG and figured it out. Went back to Davivienda and pulled 2 million COP, declined the offered rate, and got 4,282 COP per USD, excluding a 26 k COP transaction fee which Schwab will reimburse me for. The 4,282 COP is pretty close to the 4,300 published exchange rate. So I'm good the rest of the trip.

[Igor54]

Hi,

I'm going to Bogota for 3-4 months, could anyone advice me about a local health insurance company? Thanks.

[Ms Guy 88]

"Banks / ATMs- I changed $200 USD at the airport at 3900 k per USD. Was hoping to get much better rates near my hotel but have not seen that. Pulled 2 million COP from a Davivienda ATM at 3,937 per USD. Looks like a 7% markup from the published FX rate. I checked a few cambios near my hotel and the best rate was 4,000 per USD at Alliance Trade. It's been a few years since I have been to Colombia so I don't recall if there has always been the difference between published fx rate and the ATM rate. When I booked my IBIs reservation, the rate was 4,300 per USD on my credit card. ".

I think you made a few money changing mistakes. The best rate is almost always going to be at a bank's ATM. BUT. Never accept the offered bank conversion rate. Always decline it. Your bank is almost certain to give you a better rate; just as your credit card did. From the rate you got at Davivienda, it sounds like you accepted the offered conversion.

The only time that using the ATM might possibly cost you more is if both your bank and the bank ATM you are using both charge you service fees for the transaction. MY US bank reimburses me for the service fees and doesn't charge one itself. Davivienda does not charge a service fee if you use their ATM.

The same goes when you use credit cards. Some places will ask if you want the charge in US dollars (if you are from the US) or in Pesos. Always say you want the charge in Pesos.

Unless you brought a lot of cash with you to exchange, you are better off with ATMs than any money changer in the country. And if you do use a money changer, you can bargain for a slightly better rate than they will give you otherwise if you have clean, crisp, reasonably new $100 bills.

[Mcdaddy]

Hello all,

I arrived in Bogota last night and thought I would share my experience thus far. Lot of great info here that has helped me in the past so hoping to give a little back. I have been to Colombia 10 times since 2009, mainly to MDE. But I wanted to explore Bogota a little more. My Spanish is better than average and I can get around and communicate with the chicas in Spanish. I am spending 6 nights in BOG, then 6 nights in MDE, then the last 4 nights in BOG.

Hotel- Got a reservation at Hotel Ibis Museo, $50/ night including the breakfast add-on. Rooms are clean and nice enough, very small but that doesn't bother me. I love the location with plenty of restaurants and banks nearby, and of course the clubs in Santa Fe are a short ride away. Bed is comfortable and the breakfast was very good. Room has a safe but no fridge. Really glad I booked here. And like an idiot I left 200 k COP sitting on the desk when I left the room. The housekeeper cleaned the room and did not touch it. So that was nice. IBiS is a pretty big global hotel brand so it's a great hotel for the price I got. It is supposed to be chica friendly which I will explore during my trip.

Transportation- UBER has been a great option. I had the hotel pick me up from the airport as I wanted someone waiting in front with my name on the sign when I walked out. I used UBER to and from Santa Fe. Less than 8 k COP each way before tip. IBIs has cars out front but they are more expensive. I will use UBER to the airport. I think its about $10 usd.

Strip clubs- I hit the clubs on Carrera 16 a. Fiebre had 20+ girls, overall good quality and a few 8-9'S. I went there first and took Rosario up to one of the rooms for 170 k. She was really into it and looked like a hot librarian with her glasses. Fun to talk to and we had some laughs. Everything was covered which is fine with me. I hung out for a couple of hours after and had a few beers. I thought the prices were reasonable. 10 k for an Agila. Coronas for the chicas were 20 k. Will probably get a bottle of Aguardiente for the chicas tonight for 80 k. I hate that stuff but they love it. I ducked out of Fiebre a few times to check the other places on 16 a but they were pretty dead. Fiebre had the most girls and best quality. I had not previously spent much time in Santa Fe but last night it seemed safe on Carrera 16 a, with police and security present. I did not walk anywhere outside of CArrera 16 a. Going to walk around Santa Fe this afternoon.

Banks / ATMs- I changed $200 USD at the airport at 3900 k per USD. Was hoping to get much better rates near my hotel but have not seen that. Pulled 2 million COP from a Davivienda ATM at 3,937 per USD. Looks like a 7% markup from the published FX rate. I checked a few cambios near my hotel and the best rate was 4,000 per USD at Alliance Trade. It's been a few years since I have been to Colombia so I don't recall if there has always been the difference between published fx rate and the ATM rate. When I booked my IBIs reservation, the rate was 4,300 per USD on my credit card.

I will make some additional posts during the trip.

[TomJackin]

That photo is not Rosquillas. I've most to most cases in the area and I don't remember this one. Can you please post a maps location?

I gave the fuck up.

[DonCarlos1234]

My friend has dated many of the La Celestina girls--he has a special relationship with the managment.

I live so close to Santa Fe and am a bit elderly so it's enough for me-.

Good Luck.

Spoken like a guy who gets more than he can handle and has done it for years. I get bored with 6,7,8's when I can afford better delivered to my room. Now that SA & FB are 50% pros. I figure why waste my time? But that's me. They have 200+ girls in Bog, Med and elsewhere. NOT an endorsement. There are other sites you can check out. No I am not going to tell you how to run your game. I am too old for that. El procuress LOL.

[MongerHunger]

Still worth checking out Rosquillas if I speak zero Spanish and go in with translator or just not bother and stick with escort sites? Would be nice to check out some brothels this time since I only stuck with La Calestina for my first trip a few months ago. But I'm going solo this time too so hoping can connect with a fellow local in the forum here to maybe hit up some brothels.

Check out Tantra in Chapinero also.

[KhaosMamba]

I went here. Through the door to the right next to the awning.

Still worth checking out Rosquillas if I speak zero Spanish and go in with translator or just not bother and stick with escort sites? Would be nice to check out some brothels this time since I only stuck with La Calestina for my first trip a few months ago. But I'm going solo this time too so hoping can connect with a fellow local in the forum here to maybe hit up some brothels.

[Woodman09]

Don or anyone. Have you had any luck with La celestina?

I contacted them via WhatsApp about a girl and they said she was available.

They asked for a hotel and said she could come to the hotel.

When I asked them if the price on the website is the same and if I can get pictures of the girl, I didn't hear back.

Do I negotiate with the girl at the room at the hotel?

I'm going to be in Bogota for a few days so I'm trying to get some action.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

My friend has dated many of the La Celestina girls--he has a special relationship with the managment.

I live so close to Santa Fe and am a bit elderly so it's enough for me-.

Good Luck.

[Fudimaar]

I went here. Through the door to the right next to the awning.

That photo is not Rosquillas. I've most to most cases in the area and I don't remember this one. Can you please post a maps location?

[Siddji81]

Don or anyone. Have you had any luck with La celestina?

I contacted them via WhatsApp about a girl and they said she was available.

They asked for a hotel and said she could come to the hotel.

When I asked them if the price on the website is the same and if I can get pictures of the girl, I didn't hear back.

Do I negotiate with the girl at the room at the hotel?

I'm going to be in Bogota for a few days so I'm trying to get some action.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Ask for selfies. If they say no. Don't waste your time. If you are talking to a reservations person. Try during the week. Weekends they don't always have time. Very few of these girls will come anywhere near to Santa Fe. Good luck, now go do the work.

La celestina.

Pasion prepagos (indie ads).

Escorts Bogota.

Encounters vip.

Eroticas.

Mileroticos 50/50 they are scams.

[TomJackin]

I'm not sure if you went to Rosquillas (Calle 64 #15-30) because that doesn't sound like it as you described (also you didn't mention the bell that they ring when you walk in) but there is another Casa literally just a few doors down from Rosquillas at #15-16 (Red brick with a Black Door). You may have went there because they are in very close proximity to each other. I attached a few pictures of the Rosquillas entrance and map location. I hope it helps.

I went here. Through the door to the right next to the awning.

[DonCarlos1234]

Please let us know more about escorts in Bogota. I am here in Bogota for a year and looking for those "fucking hot' ones.

Ask for selfies. If they say no. Don't waste your time. If you are talking to a reservations person. Try during the week. Weekends they don't always have time. Very few of these girls will come anywhere near to Santa Fe. Good luck, now go do the work.

La celestina.

Pasion prepagos (indie ads).

Escorts Bogota.

Encounters vip.

Eroticas.

Mileroticos 50/50 they are scams.

[MongerHunger]

Thank you for the information. If I knew I had an hour option, I would have chose that option.

When I walked in the place and entered the first room, there was a wooden sign at the top of the wall. When I asked the chica and mesero about prices, they both pointed at the wooden sign, which said: 50 for 20 and 60 for 30. I did not know other prices existed.

Again, thanks.

You're welcome.

I'm not sure if you went to Rosquillas (Calle 64 #15-30) because that doesn't sound like it as you described (also you didn't mention the bell that they ring when you walk in) but there is another Casa literally just a few doors down from Rosquillas at #15-16 (Red brick with a Black Door). You may have went there because they are in very close proximity to each other. I attached a few pictures of the Rosquillas entrance and map location. I hope it helps.

[FreddyInSouthA]

Info on clubs outside the tolerance zone is much appreciated. I tried to find (with Woodman) these in the dark during a rainy night in 2021. Only found Club 49 (now closed) and Lido. Then Lido had 1 girl (out of 12+) IMHO worth doing. Since that time I met a girl on SA who works there now. She was a lot of fun. We had multiple meetings. Considered going on a trip with her. Since Tom Jackin says there are hot chicks at multiple clubs now,. Maybe I will go back to Lido on my next trip (in 2 weeks) Maybe also More Mora and Club 69. There exterior photos look depressing. I'm willing to find out.

In the Tolerance zone Troya, Fibre and Atonis have a few that are IMHO borderline doable. Drinking helps. .

Back in Bogota Friday. Although (not often mentioned here) there are many, escorts in Bogota (at very reasonable prices 350-400 cop that are ""fucking hot". I discovered that the hottest escort girls in Medellin are likely reserved on weekends. Not the case in Bogota. So I reserved a Suite at Parque 97 and maybe Bogota for 4 nights, revisit the girls I've met and see some hot escorts. Then Medellin 3/4 nights. (or not).

Bogota is underrated. Don't go there without a big knife to keep you safe from those sex tourists coming from Medellin.

Please let us know more about escorts in Bogota. I am here in Bogota for a year and looking for those "fucking hot' ones.