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[QUOTE=Jergens007]1 country that come close to having the night life of Argentina, women of Colombia and food of peru is BRAZIL!

oh hell maybe brazil has it all!

I haven't been to peru but i know it has one of the most diverse cuisine in the world.[/QUOTE]Depends of taste as always. Brasil doesn't have good food in comparison with Mexico (number one in the continent and in the world for some experts) and even Argentina that is very good on food especially meat. Peru is good too, better than Brasil for sure, because even Brazilians say it, there is better food in other countries., But night life and girls yes, you got that right.

I like all countries actually, different ways, different cultures, amazing music and arts, incredible literature (the way the language allows the imagination to put in paper images and feelings is indescribable), and a singular personality and at the same time bunch of similitudes that give them that identity, Latin American is a beautiful mosaic, very rich in cultures and color,. But the best treasure of the continent, is its people, even though the economic situation is so bad and corruption and mafias are a fucked up cancer, good people and high values still been found in every single country.,

Pretty girls are everywhere. Some places more than others, but that is so global.

On my last trip to Medellin in October I took a bus ride to Rio Claro and Doradal (3 hours).

Rio Claro is a nature preserve and ecological area with a river running thru it. There's walking and hiking trails along with things to do on the river. There's a lodge for overnight stays and also a restaurant for meals.

After Rio Claro I hopped the bus a few miles into Doradal. Just outside the town is Hacienda Napoles. This is the former home of drug-czar Pablo Escobar. They've turned it into a wild animal zoo and lodging facilities. Pablo had a large collection of exotic animals and after his killing the local state took over the grounds.

His house is being remodeled to make into a museum. But people can walk the grounds and see his former living area.

Animals that I saw: Hippopotamus, Ostrich, Zebras, Pumas, Llamas, Parrotts, Monkeys, Buffalos, and a Butterfly farm.

I plan to go back on my next trip to Medellin (March). I know this is not a travel website, but I think this is an interesting side trip for mongers.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp][QUOTE=Coffeelover]*Meat. There is steak and then there is steak. I've had a number of lomo dishes here and the meat has been awful to be polite. Tijuana had way better meat than I've had here.

Dominican Republic- Its good in new york but not in the DR. Just like mexican food is better in california and texas vs mexico

Mexico- Tijuana has decent food and so does Mexico City and oaxaca. Otherwise at least they have italian.[/QUOTE]Artist. You got me kind of lost bro. Mexico is in your worst places list for food?

But you said you have gotten good dishes there?

And them You said California and Texas has better Mexican food than Mexico it self? HAHAHA. Bro you really have a very bad gringo taste. You know the Mexicans have to change the original flavor of their food in USA for gringos, very same thing the Italianos? They said they have to ruin it to sell it but we love it like that. LOL is true. Anyways probably is not our fault. Our taste is educated since childhood. American food sucks even worst than Colombian but we can't taste the difference.

But something is almost universal (For the world's opinion not the American opinion OK?) All the food never will be better than in their original countries.

We can't compare Domino's from a real good home made pizza in Roma.

The only better food I have tried outside of their original country is frinking McDonals out of USA and is only because other countries use REAL meat. And not genetically alterated mutant cows and mixed with all kind of artificial shit.

But all this is about taste education, I like a lot better the food in their own country, my only problem is the sushi, I can't stand it, sorry but I can't have the taste of a polar bear. My fish has to be cooked, even in lime but cooked, not nasty raw. But that is only me. Everybody is free to like what ever, is OK.

I really can go everywhere with out food being a crucial issue. If a country has soul and magic for me that is my best food.

[QUOTE=BayBoy]On my last trip to Medellin in October I took a bus ride to Rio Claro and Doradal (3 hours).

Rio Claro is a nature preserve and ecological area with a river running thru it. There's walking and hiking trails along with things to do on the river. There's a lodge for overnight stays and also a restaurant for meals.

After Rio Claro I hopped the bus a few miles into Doradal. Just outside the town is Hacienda Napoles. This is the former home of drug-czar Pablo Escobar. They've turned it into a wild animal zoo and lodging facilities. Pablo had a large collection of exotic animals and after his killing the local state took over the grounds.

His house is being remodeled to make into a museum. But people can walk the grounds and see his former living area.

Animals that I saw: Hippopotamus, Ostrich, Zebras, Pumas, Llamas, Parrotts, Monkeys, Buffalos, and a Butterfly farm.

I plan to go back on my next trip to Medellin (March). I know this is not a travel website, but I think this is an interesting side trip for mongers.[/QUOTE]Bayboy interesting place.

Your reports are very welcome bro. This is a general information board and all kind of information is appreciated.

You said it. Mongers also do normal tourist activities. Hard to believe? LOL well we are full of surprises.

Just an update on something that was discussed some months back here, regarding, do regular non-pro girls here in Colombia care about a guy's age?

I have it absolutely confirmed that it WAS a factor in the original case I was talking about, the girl is 20 years old and strongly prefers guys her own age, she had a 26 year old bf but broke up with him partly because she thought he was too old.

HOWEVER there are many other examples absolutely the opposite of that. I know one girl even younger than her who almost exclusively dates guys over 30. Of course she's a prepago so that doesn't count as "non pro". But I have dated 18 and 19 year olds who could care less about anybody's age.

I read in the Lonely Planet guide book that Colombians dont like to put spices on their food. They like to eat it plain. Well, to me the main dishes taste bland in Colombia. I dont mind it with the fruits and vegetables, but with the meat cuts they need to spice it up.

My other complaint is that when I've ordered steak its usually a cheap cut of meat. Yes, there is a massive piece of beef or pork or chicken but it needs seasoning.

[QUOTE=Bango Cheito]Just an update on something that was discussed some months back here, regarding, do regular non-pro girls here in Colombia care about a guy's age?

I have it absolutely confirmed that it WAS a factor in the original case I was talking about, the girl is 20 years old and strongly prefers guys her own age, she had a 26 year old bf but broke up with him partly because she thought he was too old.

HOWEVER there are many other examples absolutely the opposite of that. I know one girl even younger than her who almost exclusively dates guys over 30. Of course she's a prepago so that doesn't count as "non pro". But I have dated 18 and 19 year olds who could care less about anybody's age.[/QUOTE]In my opinion, most Colombian women do not have an age preference. You either are physically attractive, or you are not. You are either have a fun personality, or you do not. Age is no more than a tertiary factor.

Of course, some do prefer younger men. However, many others prefer older men. Colombian men of all ages are often outrageously immature and irresponsible. The younger they are, the worse their immaturity is. If you were a young and beautiful Colombian woman, would you date a young Colombian guy or an older foreign guy?

Some Gringos have difficulty grasping what the reality is for the countless young and beautiful women of Colombia. They have only three real choices. They can date some poor and uneducated Colombian guy from their barrio. They can be the mistress of a financially successful Colombian guy that is married to another woman. Or they can date a foreign guy. These are their three options, and they are their only options. Colombia is much more elitist than most Gringos realize. Generally speaking, financially successful Colombian men will not marry poor women from poor families living in a poor barrio. It just doesn't happen.

Anybody here worrying about their age should stop worrying about it. Don't worry about what women want. Worry about what you want. Colombian women do not like anything that indicates insecurity or weakness on the part of a man. Worrying about your age indicates such things to Colombian women. The most attractive things to Colombian women are genuine self-confidence and a fun personality.

Even in the case of those that prefer younger men, the preference is readily abandoned when they meet the "right" older man. So get out there and fuck all the young chicas you can. LOL.

[QUOTE=BayBoy]I read in the Lonely Planet guide book that Colombians dont like to put spices on their food. They like to eat it plain. Well, to me the main dishes taste bland in Colombia. I dont mind it with the fruits and vegetables, but with the meat cuts they need to spice it up.

My other complaint is that when I've ordered steak its usually a cheap cut of meat. Yes, there is a massive piece of beef or pork or chicken but it needs seasoning.[/QUOTE]Ask for ají or guacamole.

Very rare that they wouldn't have ají.

[QUOTE=Client 9]In my opinion, most Colombian women do not have an age preference. You either are physically attractive, or you are not. You are either have a fun personality, or you do not. Age is no more than a tertiary factor.

Of course, some do prefer younger men. However, many others prefer older men. Colombian men of all ages are often outrageously immature and irresponsible. The younger they are, the worse their immaturity is. If you were a young and beautiful Colombian woman, would you date a young Colombian guy or an older foreign guy?

Some Gringos have difficulty grasping what the reality is for the countless young and beautiful women of Colombia. They have only three real choices. They can date some poor and uneducated Colombian guy from their barrio. They can be the mistress of a financially successful Colombian guy that is married to another woman. Or they can date a foreign guy. These are their three options, and they are their only options. Colombia is much more elitist than most Gringos realize. Generally speaking, financially successful Colombian men will not marry poor women from poor families living in a poor barrio. It just doesn't happen.

Anybody here worrying about their age should stop worrying about it. Don't worry about what women want. Worry about what you want. Colombian women do not like anything that indicates insecurity or weakness on the part of a man. Worrying about your age indicates such things to Colombian women. The most attractive things to Colombian women are genuine self-confidence and a fun personality.

Even in the case of those that prefer younger men, the preference is readily abandoned when they meet the "right" older man. So get out there and fuck all the young chicas you can. LOL.[/QUOTE]Well, I was going to respond to the post concerning the Colombianas preference on the age of guys, however, senor Client 9, summed it up PERFECTLY.

As I have always said, and always will; age is only a factor if you let it be.
End of story.

Have fun!!

[QUOTE=Client 9]Anybody here worrying about their age should stop worrying about it. Don't worry about what women want. Worry about what you want. Colombian women do not like anything that indicates insecurity or weakness on the part of a man. Worrying about your age indicates such things to Colombian women. The most attractive things to Colombian women are genuine self-confidence and a fun personality.

LOL.[/QUOTE]True pearls of wisdom here, Client 9, and as applicable in Colombo as Colombia, Mumbai as Medellin....and I especially concur with your statement "Don't worry about what women want. Worry about what you want."

Great post!

[QUOTE=Baywatc3]Is it a good idea to buy some COP at the bank in the US to bring with or not.[/QUOTE]Good question. Does anybody know if there is a big fee for buying foreign currency at the bank? I guess not all the banks have Colombian pesos right?

Banks usually have the official rate that definitely is always better than changing cash in Colombia, you ALWAYS will lose big money in the exchange places, and there is a risk to get fake bills also.

Sometimes the ATM machines in the airport don't have money or they are far away from the exit.

[QUOTE=Client 9]If you were a young and beautiful Colombian woman, would you date a young Colombian guy or an older foreign guy?[/QUOTE]I would act like a Colombian woman and date both at the same time.

[QUOTE=Client 9]Even in the case of those that prefer younger men, the preference is readily abandoned when they meet the "right" older man.[/QUOTE]Not necessarily. This is assuming they are loyal, in which my observations shows otherwise. It's entertaining to watch what a girl does after her foreign novio leaves town.

But you are right, age is for the most part a non issue with most of them. This took me a while to get used to. My American brain just couldn't compute this into a genuine reality.

[QUOTE=Bologna]I would act like a Colombian woman and date both at the same time.

Not necessarily. This is assuming they are loyal, in which my observations shows otherwise. It's entertaining to watch what a girl does after her foreign novio leaves town.

But you are right, age is for the most part a non issue with most of them. This took me a while to get used to. My American brain just couldn't compute this into a genuine reality.[/QUOTE]Ok lets cut the crap. We already talk a lot about them, most of them go out with old foreigners or old locals just for the MONEY. Very few old guys are that "attractive" to them, Those old cool dudes don't even bother to write here their conquers because they are MATURE enough to not play the kid with the new toy. Lets face reality for ones. And enjoy what we can have, our resources are our weapons and don't try to camouflage them for "charm" don't forget there are millions of people reading the board and they can see us more clearly than we do. Some of them are locals that only laugh their guts out reading our fantasies. Some of them know the guys behind the nickname and know who has GFs fucking at will with others for more money or gifts.

Go there, enjoy life, use your skills or savings and forget about the rest.

[QUOTE=Client 9]In my opinion, most Colombian women do not have an age preference. You either are physically attractive, or you are not. You are either have a fun personality, or you do not. Age is no more than a tertiary factor.

Of course, some do prefer younger men. However, many others prefer older men. Colombian men of all ages are often outrageously immature and irresponsible. The younger they are, the worse their immaturity is. If you were a young and beautiful Colombian woman, would you date a young Colombian guy or an older foreign guy?

Some Gringos have difficulty grasping what the reality is for the countless young and beautiful women of Colombia. They have only three real choices. They can date some poor and uneducated Colombian guy from their barrio. They can be the mistress of a financially successful Colombian guy that is married to another woman. Or they can date a foreign guy. These are their three options, and they are their only options. Colombia is much more elitist than most Gringos realize. Generally speaking, financially successful Colombian men will not marry poor women from poor families living in a poor barrio. It just doesn't happen.

Anybody here worrying about their age should stop worrying about it. Don't worry about what women want. Worry about what you want. Colombian women do not like anything that indicates insecurity or weakness on the part of a man. Worrying about your age indicates such things to Colombian women. The most attractive things to Colombian women are genuine self-confidence and a fun personality.

Even in the case of those that prefer younger men, the preference is readily abandoned when they meet the "right" older man. So get out there and fuck all the young chicas you can. LOL.[/QUOTE]Ditto that. Client Nine sums it up perfectly and includes all the elements to understand why it can happen if you understand it & have the prerequesite skills to make it happen.

One addition if I may that was touched on but said in another way; regardles of ages, latin men in Latin America "tend" to be disloyal, and treat their women like shit (including in many cases beating) and gringos are known to behave "for the most part" better and treat their women better. Couple this with the fact that latin women "tend" to be be traditional unlike their north amerincan or Euro counterparts and many gringo men prefer that in a women.

It's a no-brainer match.

Until you take them to your home country but that's another discussion. LOL

All the best, Schwmm

Age is definitely a tertiary issue, but BOY does physical appearance count.

Most women in the REAL Colombia will go for option number 1 that Client 9 describes. The difference is, those guys are broke, but many of them are physically stunning, and more well educated than the typical gringo, plus they have the advantage of knowing the culture.

Just because they aren't rolling in money doesn't mean they are desparate for it like people in North America are, they have a very different mentality here. They don't NEED money because they aren't addicted to luxury.

The fact is, the more you get out of the rich bubble in the northeast of Bogota the LESS materialistic people become.

The danger of being a foreigner here, especially if you live here full time like I do, is if you carry that "money buys everything" mentality ingrained into us in North America you're going to be MISERABLE here. You will make friends and end up having them shy away from you because of that unless you learn to transcend it.

I'd go so far as to say, once you get out of the gringo chaser and interesada crowd which is a TINY minority here, your money is all but worthless when it comes to winning the heart of a genuine Colombian girl.