Cartagena Reports

[QUOTE=Thayerst;2295199] <snip> I read a review on Tripadvisor of the Sofitel and they said prostitution was evident at the hotel so not too sure what to think![/QUOTE]Assuming you are referring to Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara:

(1) This Hotel will only allow "registered" guests. This means the guest's name has to be provided at time of check-in.
A guest from the UK complained about this issue. I have pasted the response below from Hotel management (from a review on TripAdvisor).

(2) Rooms in this Hotel go for more than US $ 300 per night. I would stay somewhere else.

~BKKguru

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We would like to inform you that we have very specific rules regarding accompany guests, this one has to be registered at the reservation or at the check-in time; otherwise the person will be denied access, due to one of our outmost priorities to preserve the privacy and security of all our guests. Please do not feel it was a personal restriction.

As you may know, Cartagena is a very touristic and visited city and because of that our security personnel are in charge of protecting our guests and identifying every visitor who wish to go beyond the colonial areas of the hotel. To keep control of visitors walking around the property, they guide each guest to the front desk in order to be registered. I assure you that our staff is very well trained in service and security standards.

We appreciate your understanding and we hope to have the pleasure to have you again in the magical Cartagena.

Kind Regards,

Nathalia Pedraza Hernández
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[QUOTE=Linyjo;2294940]Very limited options in Centro.

El Laguito is only a 5 minute cab ride for $3.

Plenty of condos to hang out with your guests and not have a hassle bringing them in, as long as they have ID.

Juan has many buildings and is the boards go to guy for accommodations.[/QUOTE]I believe Juan does have at least one condo in Centro. Not 100% sure, but I would check with him. I personally understand why some folks don't want El Laquito or Bocagrande. If you don't need a beach (which is nothing to write home about), there is a big difference between walking to the Clock Tower and taking a cab, even if it's just a 10-minute ride. I would definitely stay in El Laquito again, though, because I'm a little nuts about an ocean view. Helps me feel that I really am on vacation, but different strokes.

[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2294348]What the fuck is going on? Did I just come back from bizarro world? It felt like the upside down over there.

[B]Enter the Tantra[/B]

She lives in Bello, Medellin. I told her of course she did (claro que si mami) as I licked my lips. The tout couldn't help but laugh at the look in my eyes as took in the view. She's a red-head with a big ass. Only she dies her hair blonde for some reason. After sweet talking her and sharing some drinks I explained I couldn't live with myself if I used a condom. She REALLY didn't like the idea of bareback. In fact at first I called off the whole thing and gave her 50 k for her time. As an aside I made 9 million pesos in the casino my first night so I was flush this time. The next day I messaged her and begged her forgiveness. She said she changed her mind and would let me cum inside of her.

We went out to drink and party in centro at one of the terraces. We had Daiquiris. I explained to her that Ernesto Hemingwayo loved Daiquiris. There's even a Daiquiri bar in his honor in Havana. By the third drink she was sticking her tongue in my mouth, and I was feeling up that wonderful big pale ass. We ended up buying pot later and by the end of the night she was doggy on the edge of the bed, ass spread, feet in a triangle, her phone buzzing some House music right on her knee and vibrating up to my skull. I was high out of my god damn mind and it felt great fucking that endless ass.

It was tantric. Her moaning. In my third eye I saw a black background with a silhouette of a figure in white. The figure would point north, east, south, west and with each rythmic motion I would push in and out of her pussy. I kept hearing the mantra: "PUERCO PUERCO PUERCO" OVER and OVER in my head as I went with the motion. When I came the figure turned into a giant fountain and I gave her every last drop in that wonderful red flower of hers.

I have seen the top of the mountain, brothers, and it was good.[/QUOTE]Love your writing. Very uplifting, LOL!

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2295363]I believe Juan does have at least one condo in Centro. Not 100% sure, but I would check with him. I personally understand why some folks don't want El Laquito or Bocagrande. If you don't need a beach (which is nothing to write home about), there is a big difference between walking to the Clock Tower and taking a cab, even if it's just a 10-minute ride. I would definitely stay in El Laquito again, though, because I'm a little nuts about an ocean view. Helps me feel that I really am on vacation, but different strokes.[/QUOTE]Last year I asked as many girls and taxi drivers about guest policies in Boca and El Laguito and the response was always the same, almost all the buildings at the beach allow guests, some with restrictions on time allowed and overnights. Almost all the apartments and hotels in Centro, frown upon or ban guests.

Another centro option is VRBO. Search for 1 and 2 br apartments and then do the work to contact about the guest policy.

Problems that have been reported in past is that VRBO renter response will say guest no problem and then you get a problem when you try to bring in a guest.

That is why Juan is so popular, his apartments and the buildings never give a hassle to guests about bringing in friends.

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2295363]I believe Juan does have at least one condo in Centro. Not 100% sure, but I would check with him. I personally understand why some folks don't want El Laquito or Bocagrande. If you don't need a beach (which is nothing to write home about), there is a big difference between walking to the Clock Tower and taking a cab, even if it's just a 10-minute ride. I would definitely stay in El Laquito again, though, because I'm a little nuts about an ocean view. Helps me feel that I really am on vacation, but different strokes.[/QUOTE]Girls don't like to hang out in Centro but love going to the beach.

If you stay in Centro, you lower your chances of finding the one that you can't get rid of and increase your chances that she wants to hurry and get back to the tower.

Many times, once we get them back to the beach, they want to stay the night and go to beach the next day, without extra charges besides the food and beer to keep them energized and lubricated.

[QUOTE=Kelso1;2295291]Lets see, your on the beach in CTG. You are horny. The girls are controlled by Tony. Any deal that is made Tony will get a piece of the pie. So all of the girls want 250 K. Now you see a wonderful girl come out of the water. She has a sexy swimsuit on. Turns out she is one of Tony's girl also. So you talk to her, and she will go for 200 K. You are going to take her, but wait a minute you remember a guy named The Tall Man from ISG said you would be really, really stupid if you spent that much for a girl in CTG. Now so you won't be considered stupid you pass on the girl.

Sometimes it is talked about on ISG how a lot of people don't do many trip reports. Gee I can't imagine why. Maybe taking the time to write a report, and then being called stupid might have something to do with it.[/QUOTE]I agree.

There are ways to relate your experiences without calling people stupid. The point should be to provide information and share your personal experience about your trips, to help bring perspective, suggestions and ideas to the fellow traveler.

Too many people write with an ego and authority that is unwarranted, unearned and down right delusional.

The grandiose claims never cease to amaze me although it is entertaining. I always pay 50 K for the night, they cook me dinner and after the ***** changes the oil in my car, I give her a 10 K tip and send her on the way since I only rent that pussy because I'm a boss monger. Jeez, get a grip.

What one pays along with the length and quality of services has more to do with what you look like, dress like, smell like and your attitude both towards her but also towards yourself.

Where one prefers to go, Medellin vs Cartegena, has everything to do with budget and personal preference. Myself, I prefer the smell of the ocean to the smell of the garbage, so I go to Cartegena.

You do you and never let anyone tell you different.

I think Carnival was the end of Feb first few days of March. Barranquilla has the 2nd biggest Carnival behind Rio. This might have been a reason so may kids where there?

"I'm not doing end of February again. I'll try mid February. I think the whole March break thing brings out too many young guns. ".

[QUOTE=Linyjo;2295585]I agree.

There are ways to relate your experiences without calling people stupid. The point should be to provide information and share your personal experience about your trips, to help bring perspective, suggestions and ideas to the fellow traveler.

Too many people write with an ego and authority that is unwarranted, unearned and down right delusional.

The grandiose claims never cease to amaze me although it is entertaining. I always pay 50 K for the night, they cook me dinner and after the ***** changes the oil in my car, I give her a 10 K tip and send her on the way since I only rent that pussy because I'm a boss monger. Jeez, get a grip.

What one pays along with the length and quality of services has more to do with what you look like, dress like, smell like and your attitude both towards her but also towards yourself..[/QUOTE]The last line nails it. There's guys in Medellin, every day, who are paying 300-500 k for girls they could have for 50-100 k. There's girls wanting 300-500 k that I wouldn't pay over 100 k for. If someone is happy to pay it, I'm happy for everyone.

[QUOTE=Linyjo;2295585]I agree.

There are ways to relate your experiences without calling people stupid. The point should be to provide information and share your personal experience about your trips, to help bring perspective, suggestions and ideas to the fellow traveler.

Too many people write with an ego and authority that is unwarranted, unearned and down right delusional.

The grandiose claims never cease to amaze me although it is entertaining. I always pay 50 K for the night, they cook me dinner and after the ***** changes the oil in my car, I give her a 10 K tip and send her on the way since I only rent that pussy because I'm a boss monger. Jeez, get a grip.

What one pays along with the length and quality of services has more to do with what you look like, dress like, smell like and your attitude both towards her but also towards yourself.

Where one prefers to go, Medellin vs Cartegena, has everything to do with budget and personal preference. Myself, I prefer the smell of the ocean to the smell of the garbage, so I go to Cartegena.

You do you and never let anyone tell you different.[/QUOTE]Well Said.

I'm in my fifties, I'm overweight, and I'm balding. I pay $800 dollars to fly to Cartagena, I Pay $700 for the week of the apartment. If I pay equivalent to $ 60 dollars for an hour and a half with a beautiful young chica with a rocking body there is nothing stupid about it. I like to get as much quality for my money as the next guy, but I'm not necessarily going to because some of those girls do not want two hundred and ninety pounds of old man on top of them. I've experienced this in Colombia as well as Thailand where some women tell me honestly that they would up their price for me because of my weight. I don't blame them.

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2295680]Well Said.

I'm in my fifties, I'm overweight, and I'm balding. I pay $800 dollars to fly to Cartagena, I Pay $700 for the week of the apartment. If I pay equivalent to $ 60 dollars for an hour and a half with a beautiful young chica with a rocking body there is nothing stupid about it. I like to get as much quality for my money as the next guy, but I'm not necessarily going to because some of those girls do not want two hundred and ninety pounds of old man on top of them. I've experienced this in Colombia as well as Thailand where some women tell me honestly that they would up their price for me because of my weight. I don't blame them.[/QUOTE]Thank you guys for mentioning this. I can never fault the next man for paying whatever he pays. I can't afford 400 k a session with a Chica. But I'm also not kidding my self that they will take 80 k to get smashed all night. I love Ctg. I don't know why but I do. More then Mde. I will continue to go. I treat the women with respect. I don't over pay but I don't low ball them either. I have established a good reputation there as being fair. But fellas pay what you think is good and what your bank account can handle. Will be in town again in June. You see a black guy with a Cubs hat. Buy me some Hennessy LOL.

As per my last report TOO MANY DUDES and not many chicas. If anyone goes over the next couple of months [B]please post a report[/B] on the situation there.

I'll probably be back in the summer but if I think its going to be like last time I'll stop going.

[QUOTE=Linyjo;2295573]Last year I asked as many girls and taxi drivers about guest policies in Boca and El Laguito and the response was always the same, almost all the buildings at the beach allow guests, some with restrictions on time allowed and overnights. Almost all the apartments and hotels in Centro, frown upon or ban guests.

Another centro option is VRBO. Search for 1 and 2 br apartments and then do the work to contact about the guest policy.

Problems that have been reported in past is that VRBO renter response will say guest no problem and then you get a problem when you try to bring in a guest.

That is why Juan is so popular, his apartments and the buildings never give a hassle to guests about bringing in friends.[/QUOTE]Not just VRBO. Airbnb, as well. I usually read every and all reviews of a property I'm interested in. Some of these review stated they couldn't get women in despite the hosts' assurances.

Like I said, I'd definitely stay in El Laquito or Boca vs Centro. And there was nothing wrong about Juan's apartment (I believe the same you'd stayed at before me), but I'll probably try to find something a little fancier next time with a better pool.

However, Juan is a class act and very responsive, and I would recommend using him in a heartbeat.

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2296029]Not just VRBO. Airbnb, as well. I usually read every and all reviews of a property I'm interested in. Some of these review stated they couldn't get women in despite the hosts' assurances.

Like I said, I'd definitely stay in El Laquito or Boca vs Centro. And there was nothing wrong about Juan's apartment (I believe the same you'd stayed at before me), but I'll probably try to find something a little fancier next time with a better pool.

However, Juan is a class act and very responsive, and I would recommend using him in a heartbeat.[/QUOTE]I have been reading this thread with a heavy heart. I have to go to Cartegena for work in June. At first, this seemed like a delightful task, but after reading here, I am not so happy. I have emailed a few Airbnb owners and, when I described EXACTLY what I was looking for (chica friendly, no docuiment checks late at night), they admitted that they did not want my type of chica brought back to their nice homes. So now I am looking for a hotel.

I have traveled extensively around Latin America, and finding a hotel that is not chica friendly is difficult although obviously not impossible!

Based on what I read here, the Hyatt Regency in Bocagrande is probably chica friendly, but they will probably not be friendly to Venezuelans. I am willing to forego Venezuelans, but only because there is likely to be plenty of choice. Does anyone have experience at this hotel?

[QUOTE=Forest;2296042]I have been reading this thread with a heavy heart. I have to go to Cartegena for work in June. At first, this seemed like a delightful task, but after reading here, I am not so happy. I have emailed a few Airbnb owners and, when I described EXACTLY what I was looking for (chica friendly, no docuiment checks late at night), they admitted that they did not want my type of chica brought back to their nice homes. So now I am looking for a hotel.
[/QUOTE]You don't need to go to Laguito. There are TONS of places that are chica friendly. Document check is mandatory anywhere there is security. Why would you want to skip that? Book a hotel for a week. Go to the buildings around Bocagrande that look newer and you'll see people in the uniforms of their real estate agencies. Ask them about the accommodations and the rules governing guests.

It's that simple.

I refuse to post information publicly and stopped spreading it through messaging about chica friendly apartments because those buildings end up being ruined by people going down with ten friends who act like the rules don't apply to them. The last trip I had to complain twice about music blasting at 4 AM in the morning. Ridiculous.

I've been to Cartagena three times now. First time was 4 years ago and I absolutely loved the stay. It was great for mongering with abundant options.

The past two times I've been the scene has been relegated to LDV and Space. And it's been very difficult to find a chica friendly place to stay at.

What complicates this further is that now Club Pley is shut down so there are really no options to go somewhere on site and have a good time.

With all the negative press that hit the area based on the [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord908][CodeWord908][/url] problem (widely reported over the last year) - it's likely that the city has really cracked own on the pay-for-play scene.

A shame. But seems that most of Colombia is experiencing negative developments for mongers.