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I stand corrected. BBVA now charges ATM fee (for using VISA card). 18 mil COP to withdraw 300 mil. Insane/no thanks... Luckily, Davivienda doesn't charge ATM fee (again, I used my European based VISA card) and you get much as 2 million COP (maybe even more; I didn't try). Just decline the suggested conversion to your currency on the ATM screen and let VISA/your bank do the conversion from COP to your currency.

Sunday afternoons are very popular across the saunas that I have been to in Cali, Pereira and Medellin). From 3-4 PM onwards.

There will be plenty of "love hotels" around for that. You rent a room for 2-3 hours for around 20 mil. Admittedly, no first hand experience in Bgta, but in Cali and Medellin there are several; the cheapest I know is 16 mil for 2 hours in Medellin centro; a bit more upscale room you pay 22-25 mil (for 3 hours maximum) also in Medeliin centro. You rentboy will know for sure where to go to; just ask him to get an "ocasional habitacion".

Those rates are insane, even for Medellin. Just find your guy in Mileroticos (or the apps).

You will find plenty of blk guys for rent in Cape Town and JB; will not be as cheap as one would expect for SA though; expect 1500-2000 ZAR

Also COP has increased by more than 10 % against most currencies (USD, EUR etc) during the last 1 1/2 - 2 months.

Gigolo Erotic House had a fucking show around midnight last year but in general the strippers are not naked. Garage might have as well but so far no first hand experience.

Never mind. I got the group now.

For rent boys you could use Grindr (many will openly advertise as scort, or you simply ask if you suspect that the guy is a rent boy) or the dedicated websites, e.g. co.mileroticos.com. You will also find rent boys at gogo bars like Gigolo Erotic House or Garage. If you fancy a guy ask for his phone No. and continue the conv. in Whatsapp the following day. 95% chance that they will be prepared to meet you. As for (gay) guide in Bgta I suggest Phillipe (Instagram is Colombianman_89)

Many thanks for the BCN report. Looking forward to my visit in June. Slumi website. I wasn't aware. Nice. Any way to open the blurred pics in profiles with nudes? (my Spanish is not good enough to understand why the blurred pics and if/how to open them: presumably it has to do with the proposed legislative ban discussed above).

Not the end of the world; just choose your seat(s) during online check-in.

Call LM to book award tickets. Payment is a common issue when trying to get ticket issued. You will find further info in the AV forum in Flyertalk website.

I think the risk of the host cancelling on you is very small. Any Superhost cancelling will loose the Superhost status (for a while) and if a host has cancelled on other guest(s) before it will show in the reviews; i.e. hosts would be reluctant to cancel. No need for a backup hotel plan only based on the risk of your host cancelling. That would be overthinking it IMO.

By Reyzinho you means this GP? https://garotocomlocal.com.br/acompanhante-masculino/reyzinho-santos/ Some comments were made about him last year in another thread: (page 2) https://www.gayguides.com/forums/topic/37908-8-days-in-sao-paulo/page/2/ Subsequent to my visit April last year he also sent me messages asking for help (ajuda)

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Many thanks for the detailed report. I'm impressed by the number of non-sauna things/venues you did as a first timer and (presumably) without speaking Portuguese. Just for the records about sauna going rates: Unless it has dramatically changes since my visit 1 year ago, the going rate is 150 for a session, around 30min or so (not including gozar). 200 if you want the GP to cum. My experience was that in Rio most guys would offer these rates straight away/no negotiation needed whereas in (new) Lagoa many would aim a bit high with their initial offer (maybe because they see that you are new to the venue) but open to settle on a lower price if you make a counter offer. To give a few coins or a small note (but certainly not a 50 note) to the towel guys is a nice gesture. However, the guy at 202 was a bit too pushy for my liking.

Thank you for the detailed report. One Q: I assume that the Egyptians are mostly top. Do they fuck w/ condom?

The trade at Parque Bolivar has been discussed before in other threads and I have also posted some earlier comments in this thread: https://www.gayguides.com/forums/topic/37808-medellin-love-motel-and-escort-angelo-real-25cm/page/2/#comment-339090

When you go a sauna in CO you are there to have (free) sex with other guests, i.e. your odds will be much better if you are young, fit, handsome or well endowed. The entrance fee is quite low (15-25 mil pesos?) so you could just go there to hang out, have a beer and enjoying the ambience/setting without the expectation of having sex (admittedly, I can't recall having non-paid sex in Colombian sauna, but I'm also quite reserved and picky + not the type of guy I described above). If you are there to get a hj, bj, fingered (and even more) and close your eyes/doesn't care about the type of guy servicing you, you will have good time. As stated above there will often be 1 or 2 masseurs available on site for massage and fun; you can spot these guys often wearing T-shirts and doing cleaning/maintenance work in the sauna or hanging around the reception when no customers for massage. Often they will approach you soliciting their services if they see that you are interested in them. Or just ask at the reception about the guys available/on call for massage. In my experience a massage and sex is 120-150 mil pesos (1 hour or slightly less). A "massage only" session is much cheaper, 50-60 mil pesos. It may be slightly more expensive in Bgta, Medellin and Cartagena.

Parque de Bolivar in centro Medellin/the park in front of the cathedral. Those are the guys you should be looking for! (drug addicts, skaters, unemployed, homeless etc hanging around Parque de Bolivar in the afternoons). The guys there are not doing obvious hustling and it doesn't seem to be their purpose of going to the parque but they seem to be aware of why some mature gentlemen go to the parque. Some of the guys will see you as an opportunity to earn some quick and much needed cash. Some are more outgoing and experienced than others; most likely it is the former that (sometimes) will approach you and strike up a conversation if you seem interested. Admittedly, patience and some luck will be needed as well, i.e. being at the right spot at the right time. You shouldn't go to the parque with the expectation of handsome and tidy gym fit or muscle guys lined up, smiling and soliciting their services; it is more subdued and as stated before the guys will be on the rough side (I mean personal hygiene, clothes etc) i.e. far from what you find in Gigolo Erotic House/Garage gogo bar, Mileroticos website or Brazilian saunas, so it is def. not for all/many of the readers in here.

Indeed Pereira or similar Colombian towns are a bit cheaper than Bgta and Cartagena. But still the prices in Bgta, Medellin and Cartagena are far lower than in D R. Actually, most prices are lower in S D than in tourist areas like Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. This also applies to rent guys (rates in Punta Cana are considerably more higher)

Or just take one of the blue Transmilenio Urbano buses driving along cl 57 from Chapinero/Ave Caracas (e.g. 492, 97 or C11) if you don’t feel comfortable walking in this area.

Your assumption is correct. Having visited both countries within the last 7-8 months, including Pereira, I confirm that Colombia in all aspects are much cheaper than D R. Roughly speaking D R is double price. As for the quality of guys for hire I would rate them equally. If your preference is black/dark skinned rough guys with big dicks you will like D R. Paisa chicos are different (light skinned and many will say more handsome) and yes, some have big dick as well ofc

On the islands 🤫 I’m the only one a bit lost here?

Why would you buy tickets for Dec - Jan now? This far out no doubt you are paying a premium. No guarantee that it will be cheaper later though. Take the bus like the rest of us!