Bogota Reports

[Raw Deal]

I believe I read somewhere on here about pickup in the Chapinero area + Google search for pickup bars in Bogota.

Probably not. I don't know what forum you are reading that suggested to you that those are good places for p4 p pickups. If you prefer bars or clubs and want p4p, I recommend you find a hooker and go to a bar or club with her. Going to a bar or club looking for a hooker is just going to lead to dissapointment.

[Kazeu]

RTFF and internet search led me to below establishments. Are these any good for picking up ladies (P4 P)?

1. Theatron, CL. 58.

2. Video Club, CL. 64.

3. El mono bandido, Zona T.

4. Gringo Tueadays Zona T.

5. El Irish pub.

Probably not. I don't know what forum you are reading that suggested to you that those are good places for p4 p pickups. If you prefer bars or clubs and want p4p, I recommend you find a hooker and go to a bar or club with her. Going to a bar or club looking for a hooker is just going to lead to dissapointment.

[DidierD]

Guys where's the best place to buy weed in Santa Fe? And how much should I be paying? Last time in California club it was 50 k for a fat joint. I defo overpaid but it was late and I didn't care.

I read on an old post that some guy bought a small bag of coke for 5 k in one of the small convenience stands LOL.

Thanks.

[Raw Deal]

RTFF and internet search led me to below establishments. Are these any good for picking up ladies (P4 P)?

1. Theatron, CL. 58.

2. Video Club, CL. 64.

3. El mono bandido, Zona T.

4. Gringo Tueadays Zona T.

5. El Irish pub.

Hello. I have a trip to BOG coming up, April end. Staying at Residence Inn and prefer going to bars / clubs to pickup ladies - P4P. Can someone recommend any pickup bars or restaurants in the Chapinero, Zona T areas please? Appreciate your help.

[Mr Enternational]

I checked Uber and saw an estimate of 30,000 COP. The yellow taxi line quoted about 25,000 COP. I figured worst case, I'the end up paying around 40,00050,000 COP.

You should have checked Indrive. I usually pay about 14,000 for that trip. 18,000 absolute max.

[Raw Deal]

Hello. I have a trip to BOG coming up, April end. Staying at Residence Inn and prefer going to bars / clubs to pickup ladies - P4P. Can someone recommend any pickup bars or restaurants in the Chapinero, Zona T areas please? Appreciate your help.

[Travelw]

Hello everyone,

I visited Bogot in early March 2025, and I'the like to share my experience.

I'm 46 years old, from the USA, and have traveled all over the worldbut this was my first time in Colombia.

I stayed at an Airbnb called Colonia Suites, located at Calle 22 / Carrera 7, right on the main street in El Centro. It was a very nice and convenient place to stay.

Arrival & Airport Taxi Experience /.

I landed in Bogot around 9:00 PM. After a long wait at passport control, I finally got out about an hour later. Before arriving, I had watched some YouTube videos suggesting travelers take a "white cab" from the airport. But when I looked around, I couldn't find anything whitejust the regular yellow cabs.

I checked Uber and saw an estimate of 30,000 COP. The yellow taxi line quoted about 25,000 COP. I figured worst case, I'the end up paying around 40,00050,000 COP.

As soon as I got in the cab, the driver started chatting: "Is this your first time here?" etc. That raised a red flag for meI started sensing a potential scam. With my very limited Spanish, I tried to act like I had been to Colombia many times before.

When we arrived at my Airbnb, I handed him a 100,000 COP bill. I hadn't seen a taxi meter during the ride, and honestly, I was tired and forgot to ask about the total upfront. That was my mistake.

Then he told me, "You have to give me three more. " I was confused. He pointed to the meter, which now showed "435. " That's when it hit mehe was trying to say I owed 435,000 COP (around $100 USD)!

I immediately said, "F** you. "* Took back my 100,000 COP and told him to call the police.

Then he touched the meter, and the number dropped to 89,000 COP. At that point, I knew the meter had been rigged. (Later I learned that Bogot taxi meters start with a number, and when the ride ends, they press a button to show the final farebut in this case, he was clearly overcharging me.).

I gave him 50,000 COP, told him "That's it. Take it or call the police. " he took the money, and I walked away.

Exploring Santa Fe in Bogot My First Night Out /.

After checking into my Airbnb, I changed clothes and decided to head outit was around 11 PM. My place was about six blocks from Santa Fe, a neighborhood every blog and video warned about for being unsafe, especially at night. I get it. Santa Fe is known as Bogot's red-light district. But I've been to red-light areas all over the world, so curiosity got the best of me.

I started walking from Calle 22. The streets were dirty and mostly empty, but nothing too alarming. Once I entered Santa Fe, thoughwow. It felt like I had stepped into a completely different world. The vibe changed instantly. There were people everywheremen, women, even kids just hanging around. Despite what you might expect, there was definitely a sense of life there.

Before heading out, I studied the area using Google Street View. I memorized the streets ahead of time so I wouldn't have to pull out my iPhonedidn't want to risk it flashing in the wrong place.

That first night, I didn't try to explore too much. I just entered Santa Fe and headed toward the street with clubs. I spotted a place called Troya Club and walked in. I ordered a Corona for 30,000 COP, grabbed a table, and started checking out the scene.

There were plenty of girls inside, but no one approached me. I wasn't sure how things worked there, so after about 45 minutes, I decided to check out other clubs.

Next, I visited a place called Paisas, but it was completely empty. I stood outside for a bit, thinking about what to do next. Then I noticed another spot nearby called Fiebre. I went in, grabbed another Corona, and chilled for a bit. Same thingno one approached me. So I waved at a girl and said Hi. Using my phone translator, I asked if she do lap dances. She said yesthree dances for 80,000 COP. Deal.

We went to the VIP area and I got my dances. After that, I got more confident. I started asking other girls directly two dances for 50,000 COP. I probably ended up getting around 3040 lap dances in total. At about $6 per song, it felt like a bargain compared to the $50-per-song I've paid in Denver.

Some girls offered "extra fun," but I was tired and called it a night around 3 AM.

The Walk Back Risky but Quiet.

There were a few taxis around, but I made the (probably dumb) decision to walk back. I took Calle 24 and, interestingly enough, didn't see a single person the entire walk. Made it back safely to my Airbnb.

I'll be honestI love walking empty city streets late at night. There's something peaceful about it. But I don't recommend doing that in Bogot. I got lucky.

I have dark hair, dress simply, and apparently look a little bit local. I also walk with a lot of confidence, which might've helped me avoid trouble. I've traveled all over the world and haven't really had any problems. Stillalways be smart, stay alert, and trust your instincts. I always do my research before I go anywhere or start walking around.

Day 2 Back in Santa Fe /.

I headed back to Santa Fe around 5 PM. This time, I felt like a pro. I explored morechecked every street and corner to get a better sense of the area. There were plenty of options, but I wasn't sure who to approach. I was almost ready to head back to my Airbnb when I spotted a girl who looked like my type walking down the street. I tried to follow her, but lost her in the crowd.

As I started walking back, I saw her againturns out she was playing a game on her phone. I asked her the deal, and she said 70,000 COP. I agreed. I also paid 20,000 COP for a room, which wasn't anything special. We started, but she kept playing the game on her phone the entire time. Totally killed the vibe. I couldn't even finish.

I asked if she'the give me a BJ for another 30,000 COP, and that wrapped it up. Not a great experience, but heyexperience is experience. I walked back to my Airbnb.

Second Night Late-Night Santa Fe /.

That night, I went back to Santa Fe around 11 PM and headed straight to Fiebre. By now, the staff recognized me. I had tipped well the previous night, so this time, offering 3 dances for 50,000 COPand everyone accepted. I realized I had overpaid on my first night. 😄 Still a gringo price, but no complaints. $4 / dance.

I got around 4050 lap dances, tried most of the girls working that night. Eventually, I found one I was really into. She quoted 180,000 COP, and we had a good time. Nothing too crazy, but solid overall.

This time, I left around 2 AM and took a taxi backpaid 20,000 COP. I played it safer and avoided walking alone at night.

Next Stop: Europe.

The next morning, I flew to Spain for a 6-day trip through Spain, Germany (FFK's), Hungary, and Czechia. After that, I'll be heading back to Medelland.

Check out the Medelland forum for more updates on that part of the trip!

[Woodman09]

Hello guys,

I've been here in Bogota for a while now for non-mongering reasons. I've been so bored here that I want that to try mongering here. I've only done it back in the US. Any recommendations for the north side of usaquen? Also, anyone interested in grabbing a beer or something? Been hard making friends with locals, since my spanish is ass. Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure if this is still there but probably is -- usually at least 2 shops on 2nd floor (see photo) -- I heard there is another place near there--other members should have details-- I never go up there anymore because I live close to Santa Fe.

[JacobForever]

Hello guys,

I've been here in Bogota for a while now for non-mongering reasons. I've been so bored here that I want that to try mongering here. I've only done it back in the US. Any recommendations for the north side of usaquen? Also, anyone interested in grabbing a beer or something? Been hard making friends with locals, since my spanish is ass. Thanks in advance.

[Kazeu]

Responding to you because you're a legend, Tom.

The information found on this forum for the city of Bogota is poor.

To start, the "Zona de Tolerancia" should be avoided.

Santa fe seems to be a big draw for many people. Each person will have to weigh their own tolerance for danger. I agree it is more dangerous than other parts of Bogota.

The club Troya can be relied upon if you have no other options. The experience of visiting the club is bizarre: for a block or two around Troya security guards flank the streets to create a demilitarized zone. Outside of that boundary are hordes of drugged out zombies. Inside the club the atmosphere might be ok, if slow. I did not see Colombian clientele there, only two bewildered Asian tourists. This is a sign you're in the wrong place, we're not in Asia. Where are the young wealthy Colombian men?

By security guards, you mean police. And they are not always around. They tend to be there during the busier times like Friday and Saturday nights though. Don't depend on them saving your ass though if you get yourself in trouble. There is no real boundary. The hoards of drugged out zombies are everywhere. If you only saw asians and no colombians then you were in Troya at the wrong time. It doesn't start to get going until later. I would say the wealthy young colombian men don't end up at troya. Troya can be fun but its not particularly high class. This is santa fe after all.

[DidierD]

Each to their own but in SF I've had some great 50-70 k bangs and had some gems in the clubs. When you go to a normal bar / club as a gringo you're always at risk of being scoped. As I said each to their own but I think SF is worth a visit at least once.

Responding to you because you're a legend, Tom.

The information found on this forum for the city of Bogota is poor.

To start, the "Zona de Tolerancia" should be avoided. The club Troya can be relied upon if you have no other options. The experience of visiting the club is bizarre: for a block or two around Troya security guards flank the streets to create a demilitarized zone. Outside of that boundary are hordes of drugged out zombies. Inside the club the atmosphere might be ok, if slow. I did not see Colombian clientele there, only two bewildered Asian tourists. This is a sign you're in the wrong place, we're not in Asia. Where are the young wealthy Colombian men?

Young people partying can be found in the neighborhood Chapinero, at various bars and dance clubs. I'll provide the name of a salsa club that is nearby some action: "Sandunguera The temple of classical salsa". The salsa club is remarkable. Around those streets you'll see young people partying, drinking, and darting in and out of various dance clubs spread out across a few blocks on a Friday or Saturday night. Nearby are at least two of the more popular electronic dance clubs, which I won't name. Upon seeing a colorful brightly lit hallway on those streets I walked in to discover an unnamed brothel full of young hood men drinking with girls -- while I would not recommend that particular establishment, opportunities abound. On other streets barkers will bring you into some of the clubs you've cited, such as "Pussy House".

From the above salsa club you can walk to another nightlife area, Parque de LOS Hippies. Keep an eye out, or even ask people, and you'll discover places.

The prevalence of motels in that region suggests there must be more. Many of the motels do not readily appear on Google Maps as they're explicitly love motels. I suspect there are establishments that are difficult to find. Or perhaps everything has moved online and either nobody knows or nobody is willing to share. From catching a glimpse of the regular nightlife scene, I sense a depth to Bogota.

[Woodman09]

I always go up to the bar, try to sit at the bar, and order directly from the bartender. That way no waiter is involved to demand a tip or overcharge. Also, you can see your beer and make sure nobody put a drug in it.

Generally the price that they tell you has their tip-- Poker, water and other standard beers are 10 mil which has the tip-- I think the small Coronas are usually 25 mil-- the bigger ones more-- you can negotiate with the waiter.

Thr Bar will charge you the price with tip built in too-.

[DaVinci40]

To be fair the trick is not that a price wasn't asked it's that despite asking for a poker you are bought a corona. Had the same thing happen to me. Music is stupidly loud in paisas. I walk in I tell the guy I want a poker, he walks away, comes back over holding a corona thinking that must be for someone else but then he walks towards me and I say no while seated and use the no hand gesture of shaking it and bam, he pops open the lid with the bottle opened attached to his belt. 50 k thanks. I too was pissed and I said in the best Spanish I could muster that I did not want a corona I want a poker and he says sorry it's open now pay. Two choices. Don't pay and cause a problem which not really looking to do over 40 k despite it pissing me off and I sometimes find a skinny young thing in there that I don't want to be barred from there or something or just pay it but make it known that I'm not getting a drink from him again or staying in the club. Anyways, I get the impression that corona is considered premium in Colombia despite it tasting like a weak, diluted urinal bath so if you see a mesero walk over with a corona shut that sh*t down immediately.

The trick that pisses me off more though is the not bring change back when ordering a poker which is 10 k and handing the guy a 20 k. I typically tip and 90% of the time the guy either has change on him or returns with change and I tip 2-4 k a drink. Pisses me off though when they pretend to be back for change and never return. That's the time I usually say something. It's why I also put in each of my posts to never order solo drinks with anything larger than a 20 because that crap sends them into a mindblown moment and I don't get it but they literally cannot ever find change.

But yes, if it's not a poker you're ordering ask how much for everything. Poker is the only thing that seems to be a consistent 10 k in every club in SF. Water varies from 10-15 k and I think Gatorade was the same but it's been a while since I ordered it. Also as Mr E said, always ask how much the girls drink is if you're buying and don't be shy to ask. I rarely buy girls drinks as I would rather use those funds to bang upstairs but to each their own.

I can not believe people are still ordering shit without asking prices. About 20 years ago I was in France with some buddys and we walked into a cabaret. They ordered drinks and I asked for a menu. When I opened the menu I saw that the cheapest thing was water at 35 euro. The drinks my friends had ordered were 40 euro. Nothing for me. Thanks.

Then that scam used to be run in Mexico where you buy the chick a drink and it ends up costing $100. My friend said he did not have enough money so they sent a big dude to the ATM with him to make sure he came back with the cash.

I guess I have never been rich enough to willy nilly order shit without first knowing the price.

[Mr Enternational]

I know that the 50 mil beer trick is a commonly pulled by some. You should always ask how much the beer / drink is when ordering it-- But if you would have said you are only going to pay 25-35 mil you would have only had to pay that-.

So the lesson is to always ask first

I can not believe people are still ordering shit without asking prices. About 20 years ago I was in France with some buddys and we walked into a cabaret. They ordered drinks and I asked for a menu. When I opened the menu I saw that the cheapest thing was water at 35 euro. The drinks my friends had ordered were 40 euro. Nothing for me. Thanks.

Then that scam used to be run in Mexico where you buy the chick a drink and it ends up costing $100. My friend said he did not have enough money so they sent a big dude to the ATM with him to make sure he came back with the cash.

I guess I have never been rich enough to willy nilly order shit without first knowing the price.

[Montt]

Please check out the places I went to my last trip and let me know if I missed any clubs or spas.

Responding to you because you're a legend, Tom.

The information found on this forum for the city of Bogota is poor.

To start, the "Zona de Tolerancia" should be avoided. The club Troya can be relied upon if you have no other options. The experience of visiting the club is bizarre: for a block or two around Troya security guards flank the streets to create a demilitarized zone. Outside of that boundary are hordes of drugged out zombies. Inside the club the atmosphere might be ok, if slow. I did not see Colombian clientele there, only two bewildered Asian tourists. This is a sign you're in the wrong place, we're not in Asia. Where are the young wealthy Colombian men?

Young people partying can be found in the neighborhood Chapinero, at various bars and dance clubs. I'll provide the name of a salsa club that is nearby some action: "Sandunguera The temple of classical salsa". The salsa club is remarkable. Around those streets you'll see young people partying, drinking, and darting in and out of various dance clubs spread out across a few blocks on a Friday or Saturday night. Nearby are at least two of the more popular electronic dance clubs, which I won't name. Upon seeing a colorful brightly lit hallway on those streets I walked in to discover an unnamed brothel full of young hood men drinking with girls -- while I would not recommend that particular establishment, opportunities abound. On other streets barkers will bring you into some of the clubs you've cited, such as "Pussy House".

From the above salsa club you can walk to another nightlife area, Parque de LOS Hippies. Keep an eye out, or even ask people, and you'll discover places.

The prevalence of motels in that region suggests there must be more. Many of the motels do not readily appear on Google Maps as they're explicitly love motels. I suspect there are establishments that are difficult to find. Or perhaps everything has moved online and either nobody knows or nobody is willing to share. From catching a glimpse of the regular nightlife scene, I sense a depth to Bogota.