Cartagena Reports

[QUOTE=GameTime;2567010]I'll be arriving with some friends on Friday. Can anyone on the ground in Cartagena advise if the city will end the curfews like Medellin is on June 8th. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Doubtful there are emergency declaration due to no space in the cemetary. Plenty of beautiful girls late day at Playa Hollywood look for Pedro. Streetwalkers all over Laguito. I actually got bored with the chicas. And the terrible music on the beach, boom boxes etc make the islands a more attractive alternative.

Make sure to eat early at. El Muelle or wherever as things shut down early. Plenty of fun but not as relaxed as in February.

Do not get drunk and stupid there are guys getting drugged all over. The police don't care so even if you register a chica or have her idea you can get drugged.... that is really a problem in Colombia right now.

Holy fucking shit guys. I made an account just to post this. I've mongered in Germany, Thailand, Philippines, Amsterdam and Costa Rica and this place blows them all out of the water. This is my first time here. First night. I was not expecting to be surrounded by so many incredibly beautiful women in one place. These women are absolutely stunning. Hotter than than anywhere I have ever been and all 18 - 25. Venezuelan and Colombians. The currency exchange rate took a little getting used to buy it's pretty much $50 - $100. I'm staying in old city near clock tower and just stumbled into two random clubs and found my Amiga for the night. An absolutely beautiful 22 year old Venezuelan. A few problems I've ran into:

- I emailed like 15 hotels before I visited. About 70% had a no "comfort lady" policy. The other ones allowed a guest, but they had to check in with you as your second guest. I emailed like 10 airbnbs as well and that was pretty much the same, but I got the feeling that I could bring multiple girls back to the airbnb while the hotels that wouldn't really be possibly. I opted to get a nice hotel and just get a love hotel room for $15 and avoid the hassle. I didn't really want the normal people at my nice hotel to see my shenanigans anyway.

- Out of all the places I've traveled, not speaking the language here is definitely very difficult. Like very very difficult. I'm considering hiring a translator to just follow me around to help. I don't speak any Spanish and it's tough.

- The people on the streets are very aggressive. Walk around for 5 minutes and you'll be surrounded by people annoying you. I don't acknowledge them at all and try to just walk away, but it's really really hard. They follow you forever. At one point I had 6 of them surround me and when I finally acknowledged their presence and told them to fuck off one kid said "ok I tell police you have cocaine on you and you will go to jail. " I said "fuck you tell them, I don't have shit" and went into the nearest bar to escape. I stayed in the bar for like 30 minutes and a few were still waiting outside for me when I left! I ran back to my hotel like a crazy person and they finally stopped following me LOL. But, 5 minutes later, a whole new crop of annoying fucks followed me again. It never stops. They are relentless. I'd honestly be happy to pay $100 for 1-2 guys to follow me around all night and tell these annoying fucks to fuck off and translate Spanish to English for me. It's honestly that bad. Really really bad. Keep your guard up. Let me know if you know anyone that would provide this type of service. I'd be happy to pay for it.

That's all for now. I'm bored in my hotel room because of the fucking Covid curfew. It's 9 pm and everything is shut down. It sucks for sure. After my night in heaven with probably the hottest girl I've ever been with in my entire night I'm already planning a second trip.

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568295]Holy fucking shit guys. I made an account just to post this. I've mongered in Germany, Thailand, Philippines, Amsterdam and Costa Rica and this place blows them all out of the water. This is my first time here. First night. I was not expecting to be surrounded by so many incredibly beautiful women in one place. These women are absolutely stunning. Hotter than than anywhere I have ever been and all 18 - 25. After my night in heaven with probably the hottest girl I've ever been with in my entire night I'm already planning a second trip.[/QUOTE]Welcome to paradise! I have been saying it for years. The greatest concentration of gorgeous women available at a price in the world. Between Plaza de Los Coches and the clubs that are within walking distance. Its just amazing the selection of gorgeous women. I have been to Thailand and have seen their red light districts, I can see if a man was partial to Asian women or another ethnicity, how they could disagree but I'm biased toward Latinas. Also as for Cartagena the bonus for me is that I appreciate the historic architecture and the ocean setting enough that I would probably visit even if there were not putas.

A few years ago there was an uptick in protests against prostitution in Plaza de Los Coches (clock tower area) and a reporter wrote a very eloquently written article about in defense of the prostitutes the title of the article being "The Sweet Smell of Plaza de Los Coches" here is an excerpt that I translated and a link below to the article, I used the Google Translator imbedded in my Google Chrome browser to translate the full article.

"A sweet aroma dominates the area. The benches are occupied by women arranged in threes, all with their backs straight, their legs crossed, dressed in phosphorescent garments well above the knee. The sweet aroma that dominates the area belongs to them. It is the sweet smell of prostitutes that every night take over that space to strut their silhouettes. Sirens who, instead of singing, perfume themselves to the last centimeter of their bodies to attract men. The Plaza de Los Coches is, at that time, the only place in the Historic Center that can boast of smelling so good. What would the Plaza de Los Coches would be without this handful of Egyptian princesses who visit it every night to be there, standing as lookouts, firmer than the Clock Tower, as if they were the ones who actually marked the hour of the town. Without prostitutes and without the party places whose economy depends on them, the Plaza de Los Coches would be a dead place, devoid of humanity...."

[URL]http://www.cabezadegato.com/cronica/el-dulce-olor-de-la-plaza-de-los-coches/[/URL]

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568295]Holy fucking shit guys. I made an account just to post this. I've mongered in Germany, Thailand, Philippines, Amsterdam and Costa Rica and this place blows them all out of the water. This is my first time here. First night. I was not expecting to be surrounded by so many incredibly beautiful women in one place. These women are absolutely stunning. Hotter than than anywhere I have ever been and all 18 - 25. Venezuelan and Colombians. The currency exchange rate took a little getting used to buy it's pretty much $50 - $100. I'm staying in old city near clock tower and just stumbled into two random clubs and found my Amiga for the night. An absolutely beautiful 22 year old Venezuelan. A few problems I've ran into:

- I emailed like 15 hotels before I visited. About 70% had a no "comfort lady" policy. The other ones allowed a guest, but they had to check in with you as your second guest. I emailed like 10 airbnbs as well and that was pretty much the same, but I got the feeling that I could bring multiple girls back to the airbnb while the hotels that wouldn't really be possibly. I opted to get a nice hotel and just get a love hotel room for $15 and avoid the hassle. I didn't really want the normal people at my nice hotel to see my shenanigans anyway.

- Out of all the places I've traveled, not speaking the language here is definitely very difficult. Like very very difficult. I'm considering hiring a translator to just follow me around to help. I don't speak any Spanish and it's tough..[/QUOTE]Great first post. Sounds like you got the bug, just know that now there is no turning back.

And true about the relentless and aggressive dumb as fuck costenos that will harass you. There is no easy way and it has gotten much much worse because of the pandemic and shut down last year 2020.

My last stay in Cartagena was in November 2020 and a 2 block walk from my hotel to the clock tower and I had no less then a dozen costeno fucks harassing me, all within a 3 minute walk, after a no thank you if they continue to follow me I will cuss them out in Spanish with every disgusting and humiliating expressions I can muster up, I just play with them, I don't give a shit with these punks anymore, they are costeno lazy ass punks.

I don't know why the Tourist police don't do something, anything to curb these assaults so I look at it now as just having fun with them at their expense.

You all get my attitudes that I have about costenos, they are all a kin to cockroaches in my eyes.

And I love Colombia and will never return to the US.

Much love and respect to all!

The Tall Man.

I appreciate your report but for those of us who have been there before I can tell you the situation right now and El Centro is not good police sirens blaring cops all over the place and people getting very aggressive as you experienced. On the other hand many of the girls are now at the beach later in the afternoon more than I've ever seen where it's somewhat more tranquil. Pedro at playa Hollywood actually had two semi-pros who a.

Absolutely stunning for 300. But the beach is pretty noisy and stressed out and the entire scene in Colombia right now is more uptight than the US. Especially for anybody who's actually been there before.

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568295]Holy fucking shit guys. I made an account just to post this. I've mongered in Germany, Thailand, Philippines, Amsterdam and Costa Rica and this place blows them all out of the water. This is my first time here. First night. I was not expecting to be surrounded by so many incredibly beautiful women in one place. These women are absolutely stunning. Hotter than than anywhere I have ever been and all 18 - 25. Venezuelan and Colombians. The currency exchange rate took a little getting used to buy it's pretty much $50 - $100. I'm staying in old city near clock tower and just stumbled into two random clubs and found my Amiga for the night. An absolutely beautiful 22 year old Venezuelan. A few problems I've ran into:

- I emailed like 15 hotels before I visited. About 70% had a no "comfort lady" policy. The other ones allowed a guest, but they had to check in with you as your second guest. I emailed like 10 airbnbs as well and that was pretty much the same, but I got the feeling that I could bring multiple girls back to the airbnb while the hotels that wouldn't really be possibly. I opted to get a nice hotel and just get a love hotel room for $15 and avoid the hassle. I didn't really want the normal people at my nice hotel to see my shenanigans anyway.

- Out of all the places I've traveled, not speaking the language here is definitely very difficult. Like very very difficult. I'm considering hiring a translator to just follow me around to help. I don't speak any Spanish and it's tough.

- The people on the streets are very aggressive. Walk around for 5 minutes and you'll be surrounded by people annoying you. I don't acknowledge them at all and try to just walk away, but it's really really hard. They follow you forever. At one point I had 6 of them surround me and when I finally acknowledged their presence and told them to fuck off one kid said "ok I tell police you have cocaine on you and you will go to jail. " I said "fuck you tell them, I don't have shit" and went into the nearest bar to escape. I stayed in the bar for like 30 minutes and a few were still waiting outside for me when I left! I ran back to my hotel like a crazy person and they finally stopped following me LOL. But, 5 minutes later, a whole new crop of annoying fucks followed me again. It never stops. They are relentless. I'd honestly be happy to pay $100 for 1-2 guys to follow me around all night and tell these annoying fucks to fuck off and translate Spanish to English for me. It's honestly that bad. Really really bad. Keep your guard up. Let me know if you know anyone that would provide this type of service. I'd be happy to pay for it.

That's all for now. I'm bored in my hotel room because of the fucking Covid curfew. It's 9 pm and everything is shut down. It sucks for sure. After my night in heaven with probably the hottest girl I've ever been with in my entire night I'm already planning a second trip.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568295]Holy fucking shit guys. I made an account just to post this. I've mongered in Germany, Thailand, Philippines, Amsterdam and Costa Rica and this place blows them all out of the water. This is my first time here. First night. I was not expecting to be surrounded by so many incredibly beautiful women in one place. These women are absolutely stunning. Hotter than than anywhere I have ever been and all 18 - 25. Venezuelan and Colombians. The currency exchange rate took a little getting used to buy it's pretty much $50 - $100. I'm staying in old city near clock tower and just stumbled into two random clubs and found my Amiga for the night. An absolutely beautiful 22 year old Venezuelan. A few problems I've ran into:

- I emailed like 15 hotels before I visited. About 70% had a no "comfort lady" policy. The other ones allowed a guest, but they had to check in with you as your second guest. I emailed like 10 airbnbs as well and that was pretty much the same, but I got the feeling that I could bring multiple girls back to the airbnb while the hotels that wouldn't really be possibly. I opted to get a nice hotel and just get a love hotel room for $15 and avoid the hassle. I didn't really want the normal people at my nice hotel to see my shenanigans anyway.

- Out of all the places I've traveled, not speaking the language here is definitely very difficult. Like very very difficult. I'm considering hiring a translator to just follow me around to help. I don't speak any Spanish and it's tough..[/QUOTE]Sound to me that you just looked out of place to attract that many touts in that area. How exactly were you dressed?

I usually just dress to blend in. No flashy gear, no NBA, MLB gear or name brand anything to let them know where I'm from because then come the touts. First thing I learned how to say was "No tengo deniero" Second thing I learned was "No tengo una".

As for AirBB its a long battle. I always ask them straight out what is their guest policy if they do not list it anywhere in the listing. Some flat out say in the house rules they do not rent to male only guests. Some say they do not allow prostitution, some even boldly say if they suspect prostitution or they will cancel the reservation, you must leave the property immediately and no refund will be given. Some are confusing as well because it says additional guests allowed as long as you do not exceed the total number of the house but then further down in the listing it says outside guests not allowed or guests not listed on the booking not allowed.

Its all a learning experience and the first trip is usually the one where many mistakes are made and lessons are learned.

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568295]I'd honestly be happy to pay $100 for 1-2 guys to follow me around all night and tell these annoying fucks to fuck off and translate Spanish to English for me. It's honestly that bad.[/QUOTE]So pay it to a couple of the guys that have been following you around. Win-win.

[QUOTE=Nypher;2568789]Sound to me that you just looked out of place to attract that many touts in that area. How exactly were you dressed?

I usually just dress to blend in. No flashy gear, no NBA, MLB gear or name brand anything to let them know where I'm from because then come the touts. First thing I learned how to say was "No tengo deniero" Second thing I learned was "No tengo una".

As for AirBB its a long battle. I always ask them straight out what is their guest policy if they do not list it anywhere in the listing. Some flat out say in the house rules they do not rent to male only guests. Some say they do not allow prostitution, some even boldly say if they suspect prostitution or they will cancel the reservation, you must leave the property immediately and no refund will be given. Some are confusing as well because it says additional guests allowed as long as you do not exceed the total number of the house but then further down in the listing it says outside guests not allowed or guests not listed on the booking not allowed.

Its all a learning experience and the first trip is usually the one where many mistakes are made and lessons are learned.[/QUOTE]Yah I'm white so I stick out for sure. I was just wearing basic shorts, basic express shirt and sandals. But it all worked out. I met a few Americans at the club and hung out with them. They had a local guy that they hired to walk around with them and he was incredibly helpful. Kept the annoying fucks away and helped translate. When the clubs closed at 9 pm we all went back to their Airbnb and partied until about midnight. Really fun time. Then me, my girl and the guy they hired walked back to my hotel and we got stopped by the police for violating curfew. Not tourist police. Real police. I really didn't know what was going on because I don't speak Spanish but the guy talked to the police and after they took my ID they just said not to violate curfew again and let us go. I actually offered them $100 each because I really didn't want to go to a Columbian jail, but they refused. Not sure if it would have gone so smoothly without that local guy. I was pretty scared though. I hope I don't get a fine or something when I'm leaving the country. Guess we will see. Fucking Covid.

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568924]I actually offered them $100 each because I really didn't want to go to a Columbian jail, but they refused. Not sure if it would have gone so smoothly without that local guy. I was pretty scared though. I hope I don't get a fine or something when I'm leaving the country. Guess we will see. Fucking Covid.[/QUOTE]This is Colombia we're talking about. Stop offering $100 bribes to the locals, be it the cops or the touts, or they'll come up with a customized expensive con just for you. It actually might not be a bad idea to offer 15,000-20,000 COP to one of those hyenas so they shoo off other hyenas in the Old Town, BUT always remember what they are -- fucking hyenas that's what (do NOT befriend them).

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2569078]This is Colombia we're talking about. Stop offering $100 bribes to the locals, be it the cops or the touts, or they'll come up with a customized expensive con just for you. It actually might not be a bad idea to offer 15,000-20,000 COP to one of those hyenas so they shoo off other hyenas in the Old Town, BUT always remember what they are -- fucking hyenas that's what (do NOT befriend them).[/QUOTE]To echo the above post. Do not offer them that much money up front or any money at all. $100 to you may seem a little, but to them it is just a gateway to want more from you or con you into getting more. Those cops could have easily gotten more money from you if they arrested you for trying to bribe them and say if you want it to go away to give them $300.

As for the Americans that invited you and the chica back to to their AirBB I would make note of what AirBB it was for future stays or at least get that local guy contact info so you have a connect due to you are solo out there.

I've been going for a while and know a few AirBB owners, even though their house rules updated to say no outside guests, since I've stayed on the property before and I didn't mess the place up they usually are ok we me having overnight guests and if I'm in an El Lagito condo they would let security know to not bother me when I'm bringing in guests.

Enjoy your stay. I recommend doing at least 1 tour. The old city is so culturally rich with many photography options.

Not surprised Like I said in an earlier report it's not a good situation right now and El Centro and the clock tower scene is really very uptight and a big problem at the moment. But you don't seem to be paying attention so I'm going to tell you again El Centro is not the place to be at night right now.

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568924]Yah I'm white so I stick out for sure. I was just wearing basic shorts, basic express shirt and sandals. But it all worked out. I met a few Americans at the club and hung out with them. They had a local guy that they hired to walk around with them and he was incredibly helpful. Kept the annoying fucks away and helped translate. When the clubs closed at 9 pm we all went back to their Airbnb and partied until about midnight. Really fun time. Then me, my girl and the guy they hired walked back to my hotel and we got stopped by the police for violating curfew. Not tourist police. Real police. I really didn't know what was going on because I don't speak Spanish but the guy talked to the police and after they took my ID they just said not to violate curfew again and let us go. I actually offered them $100 each because I really didn't want to go to a Columbian jail, but they refused. Not sure if it would have gone so smoothly without that local guy. I was pretty scared though. I hope I don't get a fine or something when I'm leaving the country. Guess we will see. Fucking Covid.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2568924]Yah I'm white so I stick out for sure. I was just wearing basic shorts, basic express shirt and sandals. But it all worked out. I met a few Americans at the club and hung out with them. They had a local guy that they hired to walk around with them and he was incredibly helpful. Kept the annoying fucks away and helped translate. When the clubs closed at 9 pm we all went back to their Airbnb and partied until about midnight. Really fun time. Then me, my girl and the guy they hired walked back to my hotel and we got stopped by the police for violating curfew. Not tourist police. Real police. I really didn't know what was going on because I don't speak Spanish but the guy talked to the police and after they took my ID they just said not to violate curfew again and let us go. I actually offered them $100 each because I really didn't want to go to a Columbian jail, but they refused. Not sure if it would have gone so smoothly without that local guy. I was pretty scared though. I hope I don't get a fine or something when I'm leaving the country. Guess we will see. Fucking Covid.[/QUOTE]What is it about people wearing shorts and sandals when not at the beach in Columbia? You're a dead give away and have "I'm a tourist gringo that will give you all $100 for nothing". Also did you not know there was a curfew going on? No research? Bribing cops for $100 each? Dude you need to reevaluate yourself. Nobody needs to take advantage of you because you are already doing it for them. You can be considered a very easy mark.

[QUOTE=MongerHunger;2569384]What is it about people wearing shorts and sandals when not at the beach in Columbia?.[/QUOTE]Colombia 🇨🇴

[QUOTE=MongerHunger;2569384]What is it about people wearing shorts and sandals when not at the beach in Columbia? You're a dead give away and have "I'm a tourist gringo that will give you all $100 for nothing". Also did you not know there was a curfew going on? No research? Bribing cops for $100 each? Dude you need to reevaluate yourself. Nobody needs to take advantage of you because you are already doing it for them. You can be considered a very easy mark.[/QUOTE]LOL I'm on vacation paying for sex. You get dressed up for prostitutes? That's probably the most pathetic thing I've ever heard. I'm white bro. I'd stick out anyway. $100 is like $1 to me. What is it with people actually thinking $100 or $1,000 is a lot of money? Are you some sad old pensioner or something?

And no I did no research whatsoever. Booked the trip last Monday and left on Thursday. I violated curfew again and got stopped again. This time they stole some money from the girl I was with and gave her a ticket and just let us go. I didn't get a ticket though. Whatever. I paid it and fucked her brains out. Worth it. Think I'll wait until curfew is lifted before coming back.

I would say three times is the charm on the curfew if you don't think they know who you are by now you may be mistaken--so go for it. Regardless of whether you are known or not the girl has to live see those cops after you leave, but of course she just a prostitute so what's the difference?

[QUOTE=JohnnySims11;2569520]LOL I'm on vacation paying for sex. You get dressed up for prostitutes? That's probably the most pathetic thing I've ever heard. I'm white bro. I'd stick out anyway. $100 is like $1 to me. What is it with people actually thinking $100 or $1,000 is a lot of money? Are you some sad old pensioner or something?

And no I did no research whatsoever. Booked the trip last Monday and left on Thursday. I violated curfew again and got stopped again. This time they stole some money from the girl I was with and gave her a ticket and just let us go. I didn't get a ticket though. Whatever. I paid it and fucked her brains out. Worth it. Think I'll wait until curfew is lifted before coming back.[/QUOTE]