Cartagena Reports

[QUOTE=SouthernOcean;2511840]Where is the best place to exchange money. On other trips I used ATMs at the airport and around town. Do they have an ATM at the airport. Probably a stupid question but want to be prepared.[/QUOTE]There is of course a place in the airport and places all over to exchange money but most people say it is best to just use am ATM. I have said this in other posts but it bears repeating. Make sure you alert your bank that you are traveling! I have been in Colombia and had my card shut down and had to call the bank and that was back when I did not hit the ground with a phone like I do now. It is stressful situation to try to avoid. I even had some transactions denied on my last trip but they did not cancel the card. So be sure to alert your bank. Other members have mentioned that they always spread some money over a couple of accounts and take a back up ATM card from another account just in case. That said if you are not hitting the ground with a phone that is going to work there without you having to buy a SIM card (I use Google Fi because its international. Other people use their own carrier's international plan) you may want to take enough cask to get you a couple of taxi rides and a SIM card. Maybe take $100 USD to exchange at the airport for contingencies like your card not working. Again this is just from experiences that I have had in the past of them putting a fraud block on my card even when I did notify my bank and Visa that I would be traveling to Cartagena.

The cash exchange place is inside the airport is going to be marked "Cambios" I think, I am not sure about ATMs inside the terminal building because it is just a habit for me to go the the ATM right before I get in the line at the taxi stand / que once you exit the building, then you take a left and walk toward the end of building and just past the taxi stand you will see a sign that says "Cajero" and another that reads "servibanka" and there are ATMs just inside lobby style for security.

[QUOTE=Sammon;2512403]1. Should get Covid Vaccine by February.

2. Can manage Spanish, not fluent with various dialect. Have managed very well with previous trips.

3. Will spend few days in Cartagena. Maybe I will get a honey. Have done it in DR and Costa Rica. Always rented a car and traveled all over.

Not planning to rent a car and drive alone along the coast. Need to have a local honey to make it interesting. It does not have to be total honeymoon type. Mainly a business transaction with sex thrown in. I am good in judging girls to see who will be good company and carefree.

For the first trip I need a companion. Once I get the lay of the land I can be more adventurous. My main worry was the safety.

Thanks for your honest opinion.[/QUOTE]Sounds like a good plan have fun.

Visiting Cartagena for first time in February and staying for a month. I am wondering if any of you Cartagena veterans do testosterone replacement therapy in the states and have found a doctor or clinic that will administer this shots in Cartagena. Thanks.

[QUOTE=TomJackin;2512160]In the walled city, the street food is abundant and in my opinion, it's quite good.[/QUOTE]That's what I'm talking about. That's what I want to say. For all that I love Cambodia, the local food is not high on the scale of greatness. Unlike Thailand. That's a good looking grill!

Anyone or place grilling say Camarones or Pulpo? I love the way I have those grilled in Mexico.

What would the Colombian term for Mexican or Texmex Barbacao be? Do they eat Cabra?

Is street etiquette the same as in SE Asia, IE, a few tables and plastic chairs, bring your own nappies?

[QUOTE=Sammon;2512403]1. Should get Covid Vaccine by February.[/QUOTE]Optimism is the key to happiness.

[QUOTE=UnknownGuy;2512379]Stayed in Laguito on my 1st trip in Feb (Superbowl weekend). Never ate anywhere else but Laguito. Had everything we wanted within walking distance. But for me I basically keep it simple and eat a sandwich or Arroz con pollo (rice with chicken). One place in Laguito that shares a driveway with a pizza shop, had good food for the price to me. [/QUOTE]With thos specs of requirements, I agree with you: no need to seek fine dining in Centro.

[QUOTE=BrotherP;2512345]I'm staying in laguito. But I'm definitely planning on having dinner in centro every night. Can't wait![/QUOTE]Two of my favorite restaurants in Centro are pretty close to each other one is Crepes & Waffles which sounds like a breakfast place but do not let the name fool you, they have all types of crepes, they have a huge menu. They are considered a little on the upscale side. They started in Colombia but they have locations in many countries. Crepes & Waffles has locations that just do like ice cream desserts in malls but this is one of their classier full menu places. My favorite is the chicken and mushrooms, and the desserts are not to be matched anywhere, The Centro location is on the south end of Carrera 4 just south of Calle 32.

The second place is just steps away maybe 4 buildings down on the Plaza San Pedro across from the church called Parroquia San Pedro Claver and the restaurant itself is called San Pedro Caf Mirador and is in one of the nicest colonial buildings of the city that I have been in it is a large place with large windows seating on the first floor, seating in a mezzanine area, and when it is clear I like to sit outside.

Photos marked CW are Crepes & Waffles, SP are San Pedro Cafe.

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2512610]Two of my favorite restaurants in Centro are pretty close to each other one is Crepes & Waffles which sounds like a breakfast place but do not let the name fool you, they have all types of crepes, they have a huge menu. They are considered a little on the upscale side. They started in Colombia but they have locations in many countries. Crepes & Waffles has locations that just do like ice cream desserts in malls but this is one of their classier full menu places. My favorite is the chicken and mushrooms, and the desserts are not to be matched anywhere, The Centro location is on the south end of Carrera 4 just south of Calle 32.

The second place is just steps away maybe 4 buildings down on the Plaza San Pedro across from the church called Parroquia San Pedro Claver and the restaurant itself is called San Pedro Caf Mirador and is in one of the nicest colonial buildings of the city that I have been in it is a large place with large windows seating on the first floor, seating in a mezzanine area, and when it is clear I like to sit outside.

Photos marked CW are Crepes & Waffles, SP are San Pedro Cafe.[/QUOTE]Crepes and waffles is Boca grande too.

I guess your favorite coffee shop is Juan Valdez.

[QUOTE=Bebot1;2512464]Visiting Cartagena for first time in February and staying for a month. I am wondering if any of you Cartagena veterans do testosterone replacement therapy in the states and have found a doctor or clinic that will administer this shots in Cartagena. Thanks.[/QUOTE]I've met a few girls on the beach who giving me this testosterone therapy they suck it out of me and it comes back hopefully the next day.

[QUOTE=Bebot1;2512464]Visiting Cartagena for first time in February and staying for a month. I am wondering if any of you Cartagena veterans do testosterone replacement therapy in the states and have found a doctor or clinic that will administer this shots in Cartagena. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Synthetic test is over the counter in Colombia. You can buy them at the drug store. If you're afraid to inject yourself you can always just ask the pharmacist to do it for you.

[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2512726]Synthetic test is over the counter in Colombia. You can buy them at the drug store. If you're afraid to inject yourself you can always just ask the pharmacist to do it for you.[/QUOTE]Be careful injecting testosterone, you might be ok as a one off but it will eventually shut down your natural testosterone production unless you use a post cycle therapy drug such as clomid or nolvadex.

If you are over 50 you might benefit greatly from trt though.

[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2512726]Synthetic test is over the counter in Colombia. You can buy them at the drug store. If you're afraid to inject yourself you can always just ask the pharmacist to do it for you.[/QUOTE]Just pin your TRT every other other day, or every 3rd day so your testosterone levels don't fluctuate too much.

Your thigh may feel like a pin-cushion, but at least you'll avoid the acne problems.

Toss in some proviron or masteron, and you'll fuck anything that moves. Twice (heard if from a friend).

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2512610]Two of my favorite restaurants in Centro are pretty close to each other one is Crepes & Waffles which sounds like a breakfast place but do not let the name fool you, they have all types of crepes, they have a huge menu. They are considered a little on the upscale side. They started in Colombia but they have locations in many countries. Crepes & Waffles has locations that just do like ice cream desserts in malls but this is one of their classier full menu places. My favorite is the chicken and mushrooms, and the desserts are not to be matched anywhere, The Centro location is on the south end of Carrera 4 just south of Calle 32.

The second place is just steps away maybe 4 buildings down on the Plaza San Pedro across from the church called Parroquia San Pedro Claver and the restaurant itself is called San Pedro Caf Mirador and is in one of the nicest colonial buildings of the city that I have been in it is a large place with large windows seating on the first floor, seating in a mezzanine area, and when it is clear I like to sit outside.

Photos marked CW are Crepes & Waffles, SP are San Pedro Cafe.[/QUOTE]Thanks bro! I'll try to check them both Out! That seafood dish is right up my alley!

[QUOTE=SoberHans69;2512733]Be careful injecting testosterone, you might be ok as a one off but it will eventually shut down your natural testosterone production unless you use a post cycle therapy drug such as clomid or nolvadex.

If you are over 50 you might benefit greatly from trt though.[/QUOTE]I'm assuming this is for trt purposes not for bodybuilding.

If it's for bodybuilding then it's a different ballgame and pct is an absolute must.

[QUOTE=Sangnyc21;2512726]Synthetic test is over the counter in Colombia. You can buy them at the drug store. If you're afraid to inject yourself you can always just ask the pharmacist to do it for you.[/QUOTE]I did not know the pharmacist will inject you. I do TRT therapy in the states once a week at a men's health clinic so I would prefer a doctor or nurse to inject me so I will look for a doctor first who will do that after I buy the testosterone from the pharmacy. If I cannot find one then I will just let the pharmacist inject me. I will only need it once during the middle of my trip. Thanks for this information.