Cartagena Reports

I've read two somewhat conflicting reports on what goes on in CTG during Semana Santa. An older posts states it's a bad time for mongering due to the lack of working women. I know Cali is so dead during Christmas time that the clubs are sometimes closed. Anybody spend time in CTG during Semana Santa?

I'll be in CTG April 20-21 (Wed and Thurs) staying at Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia. I'll be sure to report on my trip. Anyone know much about this hotel and / or how close it is to the action?

Thanks.

Kdog

I will be in Buenos Aires at the same time.

Yes, it will be slow, but some action will be had.

Let us know?

UOTE=Kdog; 1144891]I've read two somewhat conflicting reports on what goes on in CTG during Semana Santa. An older posts states it's a bad time for mongering due to the lack of working women. I know Cali is so dead during Christmas time that the clubs are sometimes closed. Anybody spend time in CTG during Semana Santa?

I'll be in CTG April 20-21 (Wed and Thurs) staying at Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia. I'll be sure to report on my trip. Anyone know much about this hotel and / or how close it is to the action?

Thanks.

Kdog[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Kdog; 1144891]I've read two somewhat conflicting reports on what goes on in CTG during Semana Santa. An older posts states it's a bad time for mongering due to the lack of working women. I know Cali is so dead during Christmas time that the clubs are sometimes closed. Anybody spend time in CTG during Semana Santa?

I'll be in CTG April 20-21 (Wed and Thurs) staying at Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia. I'll be sure to report on my trip. Anyone know much about this hotel and / or how close it is to the action?

Thanks.

Kdog[/QUOTE]There should be ample working women there on the 20th and 21st and also those on vacation who don't consider themself to be one, but who are willing to to take advantage of the opportunity to make a few pesos and have some fun with you. Given your short stay, for working girls you might just consider sticking with the well-reviewed spots (such as LDV and Electra, oh and you might as well shoot in Queens and Isis for a looksee since you're in the old city) at night and playa hollywood during the day.

I can't give you any personal experience in re to your hotel choice, but I can say that since it is in the old (walled) city you'll be in walking distance to most everything within the old city, and a short / inexpensive taxi ride to places like LDV outside of the wall. Check out Hillbilly's post with the Google map of CTG to get your bearings.

You didn't specifically ask this question, but my guess is that bringing back an obvious working girl to your hotel room may be frowned upon (or even more of a problem). A hotel such as where you are staying is typically geared toward more traditional tourists, like couples who met before that night, etc. If that's the case, you'll want to do the deed at one of the motels mentioned in World Travel's detailed list report in the lists thread. Again, no personal experience at that hotel, just a guess.

With you only being there a couple of nights, I wouldn't sweat it if the hotel isn't chica-friendly. I'd just enjoy all the sights, sounds and history of the old city and do the deed at one of the love motels. Be sure to check out what World Travel has to say in his list, especially in re to the two love motels near the airport.

Have a good one and at the end of the day let us know how it went.

There are plenty of chicas available until Easter in Cartagena. Some of the casas lose some girls that will go home butI do not there are girls that come here to get some school money during their holiday. I met a 19 year old from Cali that just arrived and is staying for a week, beautiful black haired chica and willing to learn. Some of the chicas I met when they started here, both Cartagena and other city chicas, end up at La Dolce or Tu Candela with big numbers. 200-400K, after they become a sesoned pro. You can always use some of the short time motels if your hotel is restrictive. I am also posting a short daytime casa list under Cartagena lists today.

I will be sure to give a trip report. I've been to Medellin, Cali, and Bogota many times. I'm looking forward to reporting on the differences, both good and bad, that I find.

[QUOTE=Hillbilly69; 1143008]I started a map on google. It has some points of interests. Add what casa or any other point of interest you feel the need for. Queens is a guess on location I can walk there but overhead view I can't quite figure it out. LOL I may add more this weekend.

[url]http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=3&jsv=329b&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=202115846141467908565.0004a0706d2b411420a83[/url][/QUOTE]Dude!

My 7 years of experience traveling to Cartagena just got equalized by your map.

But seriously, nice job. Wish I would have had one of those 7 years ago.

[QUOTE=Bolman; 1141333]After searching for a while in the forum,

I finally found out that LDV is just across the street from my hotel.

Unfortunately when asked in the reception I was told that visitors are forbidenn in the rooms.

Perhaps there is a Love motel around the area, will tray to find out.

Would like to meet with some fellows in the coming days if anynone is up for some beers.

Hope the info is somehow useful. [/QUOTE]The Chicas know the love hotels, just tell the taxi driver "hotel economico"

[QUOTE=Black Hawk69;1143186]Good job! Hopefully the personal messages will go your way now, which is great for me! Might want to add a place like Cafe del Mar.[/QUOTE]And it's countetpart at the other end of the wall: Casa de Cerveza (or something like that).

[QUOTE=TheShadow2; 1145896]Dude!

My 7 years of experience traveling to Cartagena just got equalized by your map.

But seriously, nice job. Wish I would have had one of those 7 years ago. [/QUOTE]I know what you mean- my first trip to Medellin 12 years ago I was pretty much on my own as far as info.

The Map is getting adjusted continuously but furthest East and South I have been as far as Casas is Pleyclub.

Bocagrande there is way too many different shops, Cambios, Atm's and Hotels to list but

I will add a few as I see fit.

I also did not list the new disco right next to the LDV, I don't remember the name but don't see the point seeing it just seems to take the overflow from LDV.

[url]http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=3&jsv=329b&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=202115846141467908565.0004a0706d2b411420a83[/url]

[QUOTE=Hillbilly69; 1146128]I know what you mean- my first trip to Medellin 12 years ago I was pretty much on my own as far as info.

The Map is getting adjusted continuously but furthest East and South I have been as far as Casas is Pleyclub.

Bocagrande there is way too many different shops, Cambios, Atm's and Hotels to list but

I will add a few as I see fit.

I also did not list the new disco right next to the LDV, I don't remember the name but don't see the point seeing it just seems to take the overflow from LDV.

[url]http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=3&jsv=329b&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=202115846141467908565.0004a0706d2b411420a83[/url][/QUOTE]Thank you for the map! I just printed it out for my first trip ever: Apr 29 to May 04.

I am trying to figure out apartments / hotels now.

Amigos. Does anyone know a decent guide in Cartagena. Hopefully someone with a car that we can rent for the night. I want to do normal Casa and club thing but also go on a few day trips to the surrounding areas. Staying at the Hilton. I'm sure they have someone that will overcharge me but I prefer to use a local guy that needs the money and benefits. If anyone wants to hook up for some drinks and fun send me a pm.

First trip to Colombia coming up May 30. Going solo so I am a little anxious but I think this map will help a lot. I picked this trip over a return to the Oxygen Retreat in the DR. Of course this will be a lot less expensive and hopefully as much fun. Set up an appt with Juan for the visit.

Any advice to this newbie is appreciated.

[QUOTE=Gordiphi; 1146297]First trip to Colombia coming up May 30. Going solo so I am a little anxious but I think this map will help a lot. I picked this trip over a return to the Oxygen Retreat in the DR. Of course this will be a lot less expensive and hopefully as much fun. Set up an appt with Juan for the visit.

Any advice to this newbie is appreciated. [/QUOTE]Best initial advice I would suggest is:

-Read back through this forum over the next several weeks. Things really haven't changed drastically the last few years, so you could go back to 2007 or so and read forward. Doing so will give you a wealth of knowledge.

-Go to the Cartagena Lists thread and review World Travel's list / guide.

-After reading through posts herewithin for the past few years, review Hillbilly's Google Earth Map and you'll be able to somewhat get your bearings on the lay of the land in CTG so to speak.

-Solicit specific info through asking specific questions and communicating with other members. Create a dialogue just as you have with your initial post in the CTG thread.

-If you haven't already done so, consider subscribing with Jackson (site owner) so that you can exchange private messages with other members.

You do the above and you'll have considerable knowledge that you'll be able to apply and benefit from on the ground there in CTG.

Have fun!

[QUOTE=LocoGringo;1140262]Had the pleasure of seeing Hillbilly on my last trip. Great guy, good experience in Colombia, bonita paisa with him. You can do Colombia a multitude of ways depending on what you want to spend. I am heading for Cartagena today, then Cali on my monthly trip. Haven't missed it for 10 years but before long I will retire my dick with Willy.[/QUOTE]Is p4p very expensive?

Can someone tell me how much it costs for a media bottle of Aguad in LDV / Electra? Paying 15k for a bottle of beer. Even more if you get a drink for a chica. Is insane for Colombia! I usually find it's cheaper to split a bottle with a wing.