Cartagena Reports

Thanks Malo for sharing your views with us, but I would like to elaborate on the Rosario Islands. I think it is a waste of time and money. The beaches are no better than in Cartagena. There is really nothing to do on the island other than lay in the sun or go swimming in the ocean. You will also not find any single women there, as it is all couples. There is one restaurant but it is nothing special. If you leave from Cartagena at approximately 8:30 - 8:45 in the morning, you get to the island around 10 or so, and then you return at 3:30. If you are going to go, you are going to take a date with you, so this trip becomes quite expensive, especially so considering you get very little out of it that you cannot get right on the beach in Cartagena, with the exception of a boat ride with 30 other people, and that is on the faster of the boats that go to the Isla de Rosarios.

Personally I would not recommend it to anyone. There are much better ways to spend your time in Cartagena.

[QUOTE=UrbanWildlife]Thanks Malo for sharing your views with us, but I would like to elaborate on the Rosario Islands. I think it is a waste of time and money. The beaches are no better than in Cartagena. There is really nothing to do on the island other than lay in the sun or go swimming in the ocean. You will also not find any single women there, as it is all couples. There is one restaurant but it is nothing special. If you leave from Cartagena at approximately 8:30 - 8:45 in the morning, you get to the island around 10 or so, and then you return at 3:30. If you are going to go, you are going to take a date with you, so this trip becomes quite expensive, especially so considering you get very little out of it that you cannot get right on the beach in Cartagena, with the exception of a boat ride with 30 other people, and that is on the faster of the boats that go to the Isla de Rosarios.

Personally I would not recommend it to anyone. There are much better ways to spend your time in Cartagena.[/QUOTE]And I thought I was alone on the planet in finding them boring.

I think one of them has an aquarium or something, which might give one something to do other than roast, drink, and eat.

[QUOTE=UrbanWildlife]Thanks Malo for sharing your views with us, but I would like to elaborate on the Rosario Islands. I think it is a waste of time and money. The beaches are no better than in Cartagena. There is really nothing to do on the island other than lay in the sun or go swimming in the ocean. You will also not find any single women there, as it is all couples. There is one restaurant but it is nothing special. If you leave from Cartagena at approximately 8:30 - 8:45 in the morning, you get to the island around 10 or so, and then you return at 3:30. If you are going to go, you are going to take a date with you, so this trip becomes quite expensive, especially so considering you get very little out of it that you cannot get right on the beach in Cartagena, with the exception of a boat ride with 30 other people, and that is on the faster of the boats that go to the Isla de Rosarios.

Personally I would not recommend it to anyone. There are much better ways to spend your time in Cartagena.[/QUOTE]There is more than one island. The beaches I visited were much better than Bocagrande, and the water is clear and blue. One island has an aquarium partially built into the ocean. The sharks were great. On one of the islands there are permanent residents and hotels.

It's just a nice place to relax for the day. But you are right it's meant for couples. You would feel out of place by yourself. That's why I said take a chica with you. If you meet one you like, it's just a way to kill some hours and you can still get her back before curfew.

Happy tales and tails guys...play safe.

[QUOTE=UrbanWildlife] I think it is a waste of time and money. The beaches are no better than in Cartagena.

I have been to Isla Del Rosario and Playa Blanca several times and I must say there is no comparison with the beaches in Cartagena! They are not the same! The sand is white and the water is crystal clear such as most Caribbean destinations.

However, it is not a Mongering place but as others stated a nice relaxing change of pace. Company is a must!

Most of the boats return around 3-3:30 due to the change in tide and the rough waters that follow. Unless you stay the night plan on leaving early in the morning to make it worth it.

If you don't like being cramped in a boat with 30 others like a sardine, you may do what I have in the past. There are several marinas close to the main departure launch where you can negotiate and hire a boat for the day.

My mate and I did this with our two chicas for a total cost of 230K CP. Had a great time stocked up on beverages and had a personal captain for the day!

AM

[QUOTE=UrbanWildlife]Thanks Malo for sharing your views with us, but I would like to elaborate on the Rosario Islands. I think it is a waste of time and money. The beaches are no better than in Cartagena. .[/QUOTE]Beaches no better that in Cartagena? What nonsense. I was on a white sand beach with blue waters, where in Cartagena do you see that?

The Rosarios islands is an day trip you take with a chica of your choice. Not someplace to go party and pick up chicas.

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[QUOTE=Sylvester]Beaches no better that in Cartagena? What nonsense. I was on a white sand beach with blue waters, where in Cartagena do you see that?

The Rosarios islands is an day trip you take with a chica of your choice. Not someplace to go party and pick up chicas.[/QUOTE]Sylvester,

You have made 70 reports, but not one actual field report to show you have been in Colombia, moreless in Cartagena, the Isla de Rosarios, or even in Colombia for that matter. Your 70 posts are consumed with criticizing others, asking questions, or posting information that you more than likely gained from reading other members reports here on the ISG.

My question is why have you not posted any field reports of your actual trip experiences in Colombia? I again just went back through your 70 posts, which are all about Colombia and the Dominican Republic, BUT NOT ONE TIME have you posted any first hand information. Your credibility my friend I am sorry to say is zero!

Jackson got on Nibu for posting about his fantasy vacations, and for always criticizing others, and I hope he does the same to you, as I am sure you are going to be responding back with an insult as your posting history will show. At least 25 to 50 percent of your posts are of this nature. Since Jackson reviews every post on the Colombian forum, I am sure he will understand what I am talking about.

Obviously there's no pros combing the beaches on playa blanca. However, if your into non-pro the lancha trip to islas rosarios isn't so bad. The best non-pros in Cartagena in my opinion are the girls from the interior there on vacation. Locals aren't impressed by any gringo. There are two types of non-pros from the interior you'll meet. The poor ones who are there with their family on a vacation you'll see them all bunched together under a tent on the beach or coming and going to their apartment they usually are there for only a couple of days and are trying to do everything like the chiva bus tour, and the trip to islas rosarios. The better off girls are usually sun tanning and doing the night club rounds and come to Cartagena throughout the year and are easily as jaded as the local non-pros. But those non-pros who are on vacation in Cartagena with their families and are there for only a few days are perfect targets. On various occasions I've met girls with their whole extended families on the rosario island tours and its like the mothers are pushing the daughters on you. These little jems have no exposure to gringos are only in Cartagena for a few days and going out with you is 1000X better than eating in at the apartment with the family their last night in Cartagena. So if your into non-pro don't strike rosario islands of your list. However, non-pro isn't cheap in this situation you gotta be a real tight ass not to to buy mom and the whole gang of relatives a beer or a pony malta (popular non-alcholic drink), that could add up. Remember, we're all in this together.

Tom Power

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I also discovered that there is a variance in prices for the boats to the islands. One guy on boca grande beach quoted me a price, and I turned it down, wasn't ready. When my chica and I were set to go, we found a second guy in the streets who gave us a cheaper price. So don't settle on the price, shop around (unfortunately can't remember what the price was). The first guy saw us on the boat and was miffed. Well, too bad, Mr. greedy!

Also, unless you have a bad back, do the fast boat. It's a cool ride, you'll taste a lot of air. And ditto, the aquarium is worth the visit.

But it is a short trip, and was wondering where to book for an overnite in a hotel on one of the islands?

[QUOTE]I have been to Isla Del Rosario and Playa Blanca several times and I must say there is no comparison with the beaches in Cartagena! They are not the same! The sand is white and the water is crystal clear such as most Caribbean destinations.

However, it is not a Mongering place but as others stated a nice relaxing change of pace. Company is a must!

Most of the boats return around 3-3:30 due to the change in tide and the rough waters that follow. Unless you stay the night plan on leaving early in the morning to make it worth it.

AM[/QUOTE]

Alright so my second trip to CTG is going well. Last year when I came here business was great and I didn't worry about anything, stayed in a penthouse apartment went to LDV everynight. This year business is horrible so for the first time in my mongering experience I am on a budget.

Thanks for all the great advice on this thread. I wish I had found this site a year ago it would have helped me a lot. Back then I came down with some gringos that would go out at 9:30 and wonder why nothing was going on and go home early, lol. Stupid I know. Nothing gets going until 11:30 or midnight. It is like that most places. Well I met a semi-pro I think that I like. She spoke some english and I speak some spanish so we got along ok. After awhile of talk we got to prices and I asked, I know I probably shouldn't have but I wanted to get out of there and go party someplace else so I did. She said I like you so whatever you want to pay is fine. That was it, we were outta there. Had a great time she took me to different bars, Mr. Babilla and places around it. Had a great time. Going to Santa Marta for a couple days, be back next week. Anybody want to meet up for a drink or two PM me. I will be in Cartagena through the end of the month.

[QUOTE=Gonzo]I also discovered that there is a variance in prices for the boats to the islands. One guy on boca grande beach quoted me a price, and I turned it down, wasn't ready. When my chica and I were set to go, we found a second guy in the streets who gave us a cheaper price. So don't settle on the price, shop around (unfortunately can't remember what the price was). The first guy saw us on the boat and was miffed. Well, too bad, Mr. greedy!

Also, unless you have a bad back, do the fast boat. It's a cool ride, you'll taste a lot of air. And ditto, the aquarium is worth the visit.

But it is a short trip, and was wondering where to book for an overnite in a hotel on one of the islands?[/QUOTE][url]www.hotelislapirata.com[/url]

Returned a few weeks ago from my first trip to Cartagena. Many visits to Medellin over the past 3 years. Cartagena was a totally different animal. Not much day action unless you use Tony 1, 2, 3, or whatever. If you talk with any of them be careful of the hustle of beers, chairs, rubdowns and whatever. Before the end of the afternoon you will owe Tony a lot of pesos for nothing. The pros were 150. 200, 000 pesos st and lacked a lot of enthusiasm. No gfe. Spent one evening with marcela (photos) from Medellin and regretted it, cost 150, 000 with no memoriable experience. She was there solely for the money. Best value was with local girls I met at the beach during the afternoon. Set up dates for dancing at tu candalas, mr. Babilla, barbar, etc followed by all nighters. Cost was drinks and I gave them 60, 000 in the morning when they left. Locals want to have fun at night but can not afford it. Did not find any 8+ but settled for the friendly, lets have some fun locals. May not return to Cartagena. Not for me and I definitely will stay away from the working pros there from other cities.

[QUOTE=SouthernGuide]Returned a few weeks ago from my first trip to Cartagena. Many visits to Medellin over the past 3 years. Cartagena was a totally different animal. Not much day action unless you use Tony 1, 2, 3, or whatever. If you talk with any of them be careful of the hustle of beers, chairs, rubdowns and whatever. Before the end of the afternoon you will owe Tony a lot of pesos for nothing. The pros were 150. 200, 000 pesos st and lacked a lot of enthusiasm. No gfe. Spent one evening with marcela (photos) from Medellin and regretted it, cost 150, 000 with no memoriable experience. She was there solely for the money. Best value was with local girls I met at the beach during the afternoon. Set up dates for dancing at tu candalas, mr. Babilla, barbar, etc followed by all nighters. Cost was drinks and I gave them 60, 000 in the morning when they left. Locals want to have fun at night but can not afford it. Did not find any 8+ but settled for the friendly, lets have some fun locals. May not return to Cartagena. Not for me and I definitely will stay away from the working pros there from other cities.[/QUOTE]Sorry to hear about the performance of Marcela since she has the kind of look I love.

I agree with you about Ctg. Not one of my favorite spots to play.

[QUOTE=SouthernGuide] Spent one evening with marcela (photos) from Medellin and regretted it, cost 150, 000 with no memoriable experience. She was there solely for the money. [/QUOTE]She is a stunner. Wow!

Now how is that the same girl in those 2 pics? I am nuts or is it the same girl.