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Reminder that during the pandemic, we’re currently only looking for cheap international flights at least 3-4 months out that pass the Bestie Test. FYI Avianca is waiving change fees for all bookings made by July 31, 2020, American and JetBlue are waiving change fees for all bookings made by September 8, 2020, and Copa is waiving change fees on bookings made by July 31, 2020 for travel by December 31, 2020. YOUR ROUTES ROUNDTRIP TO Bogotá (BOG) Colombia Newark (EWR) — $375 The routes above depart from airports you follow. View routes from airports you don't follow Want to change the airports you receive deal alerts from? Customize your departure airports DEAL DETAILS NORMAL PRICE $600+ roundtrip BOOK BY We think this deal will last 2-3 days TRAVEL DATES Varies greatly by origin, some routes have limited availability. Generally October 2020 through June 2021, some routes including Thanksgiving and Xmas/NYE AIRLINES American (oneworld) JetBlue Avianca (Star Alliance) Copa (Star Alliance) ADD-ON FEES Avianca and Copa fares have no bag fees, etc. With American and JetBlue, the cheapest available fares are basic economy, which means early seat selection is not included. With American, it costs $20 each way to upgrade to regular economy, which includes a checked bag and early seat selection. A checked bag with JetBlue costs $30 each way when booked in advance in both regular and basic economy BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS Use this prefilled search to explore availability & fares on Google Flights. (You may need to swap your departure airport.) If you need to cancel or reschedule your trip, it’s far easier if you booked directly with the airline, rather than through an online travel agency. Get deal on Google Flights Booking questions? Start here. How to book Scott’s Cheap Flights deals READ Can’t find the deal? It might be gone If you’ve followed the booking instructions and aren’t seeing the deal prices, the deal is likely gone.

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Bogota is re-imposing it's very severe lockdown today. https://news.yahoo.com/colombian-capital-renew-lockdowns-neighborhood-172457268.html

View online Log in Update on which deals we’re sending during the pandemic: Heads up that many airlines have stopped waiving change fees on most new bookings, so we’re no longer only sending those deals. When an airline is waiving change fees on new bookings, we’ll be sure to let you know. Timing-wise, we’ll keep looking for cheap international flights at least 3-4 months out. Stay safe, rock your coolest face mask, and remember your SCF family loves you. Note that American Airlines is waiving change fees only on certain new bookings. If you buy a basic economy ticket, change fees are only waived if you travel before September 30, 2020. If you buy a regular economy ticket, change fees are waived for all travel dates. Full policy details here. Avianca and JetBlue are waiving change fees for all bookings made by July 31, 2020 and Copa is waiving change fees for all travel through December 31, 2020. FYI some routes work as an open-jaw (flying into one city and returning from another). Learn about open-jaw flights YOUR ROUTES ROUNDTRIP TO Barranquilla (BAQ) Colombia Newark (EWR) — $283 ROUNDTRIP TO Bogotá (BOG) Colombia Baltimore (BWI) — $310 Newark (EWR) — $391 ROUNDTRIP TO Cali (CLO) Colombia Newark (EWR) — $281 ROUNDTRIP TO Cartagena (CTG) Colombia Newark (EWR) — $287 Philadelphia (PHL) — $369 ROUNDTRIP TO Medellín (MDE) Colombia Baltimore (BWI) — $377 Newark (EWR) — $281 The routes above depart from airports you follow. View routes from airports you don't follow Want to change the airports you receive deal alerts from? Customize your departure airports DEAL DETAILS NORMAL PRICE $600+ roundtrip BOOK BY We think this deal will last 2-3 days TRAVEL DATES Varies greatly by route, some routes have limited availability. Generally October 2020 through March 2021, some routes including Thanksgiving but all excluding Xmas/NYE AIRLINES American (oneworld) JetBlue Avianca (Star Alliance) Copa (Star Alliance) ADD-ON FEES Avianca and Copa fares have no bag fees, etc. With American and JetBlue, the cheapest available fares are basic economy, which means early seat selection is not included. With American, it costs $20 each way to upgrade to regular economy, which includes a checked bag, early seat selection, and waived change fees. A checked bag with JetBlue costs $30 each way when booked in advance in both regular and basic economy BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS Use this prefilled search to explore availability & fares on Google Flights. (You may need to swap your arrival/departure airport.) If you need to cancel or reschedule your trip, it’s far easier if you booked directly with the airline, rather than through an online travel agency. Note: Some routes with Avianca may not check out at the quoted price when clicking "Book with Avianca" from Google Flights. If you're finding this to be the case for your itinerary, simply search your dates directly on the Avianca website. Get deal on Google Flights Booking questions? Start here. How to book Scott’s Cheap Flights deals READ Can’t find the deal? It might be gone If you’ve followed the booking instructions and aren’t seeing the deal prices, the deal is likely gone. Scott’s Cheap Flights does not make referral fees from flights you book. Our only incentive is to find you great deals

If I m trying to go this to Colombia bogota or Medellin area. When is a good time to go. I have worked 40 days straight and need a vacation.

Bogota (pop. 7.5 million) is very high up in the Andes and is always foggy, damp and cool. The native population is Inca. But it's also a huge modern European-type city and costs twice as much as Medellin for everything. It also has a huge gay area that Medellin does not. They vacation often in Medellin and everyone in Bogota will tell you how beautiful Medellin is and how good-looking and friendly the people are there. Medellin (pop. 2 million) is in a always-sunny valley and has flowers and vacation hotels everywhere. The people are mostly European Spanish stock with a little mix. They are extremely friendly and healthy and Medellin is a festive city. There is no clear gay area but several gay clubs and there is a small block of hustler bars downtown, and Club Tobi. a beautiful sauna, which has "no holes barred" masseurs for $18. I had excellent experiences at Tobi but later reviewers said the quality of the masseurs declined. Many latin Chaterbate rooms are really in Medellin and it's good to make contacts before going there. Although many guys are receptive they're hard to find. The ones in the hustler bars are the only ugly guys in Medellin. Cali (pop. 2.5 million) is Pacific coast but I've never been.

You won't get beach or sun in Bogota. Always cloudy and cool. Medellin is more a tourist mecca with constant sun, warmth and hotel pools. The Caribbean coast is very sunny and beach but less gay life. Bogota is easiest for hook ups, Medellin has better looking guys and is so-so for hookups.

This is a flight for business class from New Jersey to Bogota in September with no bag fees

I think if you went to Cartagena for the beach scene you would be disappointed. The beaches there are small and not particularly clean. On the good hand there are some high rise condos with great ocean views right on the coast where you can get an airbnb. Most of these buildings have a nice pool--but the nicer the building in general the tougher it is to bring back a guest. Cartagena's historic district is nice to walk around in for a few days but after a couple of days you have pretty much seen it. Cartagena doesn't have a sauna that I am aware of and it's only gay club is busy on weekends only. Colombia is small enough and cheap enough to travel between major cities easily. I would recommend you try to visit Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena in that order for guys--and you can see all three in a little over a week if you keep moving.

After my friend's experience getting drugged in Medellin--and after hearing your experience I decided to read a bit more about the drug used. I came across this very good but rather scary documentary about the use of the drug in Colombia to rob people. You can watch it here free on Amazon Prime if you have any interest. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07H3BPTQP/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r I remember now on my first trip to Colombia I stayed at a gay hotel in Bogota (that ironically was run by a very friendly older straight couple) and they warned me about this. They told me the story of another guest who they tried to warn and they said he was like "I don't need to hear this--I've travelled all over the world and I know how to take care of myself." Sure enough he was drugged in Chapinero (the gay area of Bogota) and lost quite a sum from his ATM. Colombia is a wonderful place with a lot of good people. In 5-6 trips there I have never had a problem personally--but as the saying goes "You aren't in Kansas anymore!"

Hey gang, I only just became aware of this site but wanted to update the information here. Regular visitor to Colombia, I spend 2 months in my second home each year. While this list is by no means exhaustive, here are some updates for those of you looking for paid "company" in Colombia for the major cities. You can always find up to date listings for paid accompanyment on Milerotics website at https://co.mileroticos.com/escorts-gay/. You will need to know both the state and city name to use the search tool. For the major cities, here are some updates: Bogota Angel’s Naked Campus Party - Twitter @AngelsNParty - Late night parties, younger crowd, orgies - Monthly events at a location in central Bogota - cost is 25,000COP - Must apply to be a member/be approved to take part St. Moritz Spa Cl. 65 # a 13 - Two floors of sauna, turco, jacuzzi, mazes - Massages on main floor, masajistas hang out by the bar - Usually 4-5 working during a shift; shift change typically happen between 5-6pm - Negotiate with masajista whether you want a masaje relejante or “full”. If you want penetration you must state that (or likewise if you want to top). This will determine the final price. Dagoas Spa Cl. 59 ## 9-34 - close to the famous Theatron club; open 24 hours from Friday to Sunday - no longer offers sexual massage services according to website (Feb 2020). Many of the attendants offer their services on Grindr or Milerotics Gigolo’s House Strip Club - Upstairs form St. Moritz Spa (Third Floor) - Only open on Friday and Saturday; live sex show most Friday’s - Very small private curtain areas for private dances - Private dances for 50,000 – 80,000 COP – negotiate with dancer first - pay dancer directly - Most dancers are available for private session; will offer their WhatsApp contact; ask and the Maitre D will help you secure the dancers of your choice (or let you know which are off limits) Chapinero Casa de Chicos Calle 66 15-42 WhatsApp +57 3057512990 - Must call ahead for booking time - at least 1 hour notice - Up to 10 boys available at any time; massage, erotic massage, trios, quadruple available - Costs range from 130,000 COP to 220,000 COP plus tip to attendants; tips should be 10% of fee - Will send location info plus overview of boys available via WhatApp Medellín Club de Tobi Calle Cl. 47 #43-88, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saunaclubdetobimedellin/?modal=admin_todo_tour - Masajes 60,000 - 90,000COP from menu + tip - Best looking masajistas in Medellin; there can be a wait to get the one you want - Most masajistas finish their shift by 8pm; busiest from 6 - 8pm Club 55 Calle. 55 ##45-44 - offer few masajistas per shift; can be hit or miss Ferchos Masajes Calle 58. 42-5, Medellin WhatsApp +57 312 2717925 - Open 6pm – 2am; later on weekends - Use WhatsApp and they will send “menu” - Boys work in shifts; busiest on weekends - Can drop in for beer and check out the boys in advance; let them know what you are looking for and they may call in specific boys Sillon Rojo Club Av. 33 ##65b-22, Medellín, Antioquia - Gay sex club; featuring live performances and sex parties on Thursdays (in Laureles) - Free condoms and lube, - Check schedule for events; Bears, twinks, interracial are some recent examples Cali Metropolis Club de Hombres Cl. 22 Nte. ##2N 50 - Open air bathouse/sauna next door to swingers club - Massage attendants available on weekends (Fri – Sun) until 8pm, they hang out by massage room on second floor - Cost is 60,000 to 100,000 COP depending on service (masaje relejante o masaje sensual) Cartagena Le Petit Calle Cabal, Cra. 6 #32-34 - Late night (after midnight) bar and dance club - Many working boys, particularly those from Venezuela Gabanna Club Calle Cabal, Cra. 6 #32-34 - Check the events published to Instagram and Twitter - @gabannaclubcartagena - Serves the black gay population; be respectful please - Offers darkroom, labyrinth, massage services - Massage services purchased from bar (50,000 COP - 100,000 COP) plus a minimum tip to masajista of 30,000 COP - Once a month presents live sex shows; these can be interactive, good opportunity to connect with boys open to providing services ------- Hope that is useful for anyone looking to explore Colombia. My experiences have been almost entirely positive in this beautiful country. Enjoy! I will look to see if I have recent sample photos from Ferches and Casa de los Chicos to share. MacK

I have finalized the cities and will buy airfare this weekend. Below are the cities I'm visiting and how long I'll be there: Medellin: 7 nights Bogota: 5 nights Cali: 4-5 nights Cartagena: 2-3 nights I also want to meet these guys if possible, but don't how to talk to them when I email/DM them: Roy/Cali Andres Anteliz/Medellin

I meant to says meet guys and hang out without expectations, not necessarily a tour guide. I'd probably do that when I eventually go to Brazil and know basic Portugese. I'm not only going only for Afro/darker skinned population, but I plan to spend a weekend in Cali and a couple days in Cartagena, so thanks again for the advice! I agree, it's definitely not enough! I will also spend another night in Bogota, but since this a "Digital Nomad Trip" I will focus on the key things to see during my evenings and days off and come back again especially if I like it! Very true, but I will be working during this trip, so being some where with reliable & fast internet 24/7 is important. I also have extremely high standards with accommodations, but can compromise for location and ease of meeting guys. Can you share here or I PM you for more details about the Airbnb you stayed at? Thanks for the advice on Bogota and Cartagena. Tempted to spend another day in Cartagena by the Bocagrande beach as that's where the modern high rises are, and maybe even the hotter guys visiting/living at. I've heard it compared to Miami Beach, which given how many gays flock to it, makes it more appealing as a main location. Can also take a taxi to and from the Old City, but prefer staying where I'll be closer to meeting guys. Thanks for the feedback. I'd be willing to stay by the beaches if there are more hot guys that are located there. I'm also excited for Medellin, and hope I can do day trips while i'm there. I think I will be ok with the other apps that have been recommended. I'll just have to keep more flexible schedules and live near central areas where I can get to places by foot or with safe public transit, if possible. Will be sharing the results here either way!

i second the recommendation that Cartegena is worth 3 days max unless you want to venture to beaches outside. Loved Medellin for it's people and all the little towns surrounding it. Highly recommend a prolonged coffee farm trip if you like coffee. Jardin and Jericho is amazing, and stay overnight or more. Don't miss Andres de carne outside Bogota for the wackiest decor but decent food. Fun night. Would be interested to hear how things are without Uber...i couldn't imagine my trip without it..the safety and peace of mind it brought.

@curiousnature12 I have stayed in an Airbnb in a apartment building next to the Cali Marriott you mention! I had an apartment with an amazing city view on the 13th floor for 35USD/night. Why would you stay in an overpriced hotel where it is more of a hassle to bring a steady flow of boys if you van have your own private place for a quarter of the hotel rate? What do I do during the day when NOT meeting boys.....huh? Meeting boys of course! Boys are ready whenever you want it! Besides that: visit the old church hill, the promenade, the parque or Chipe Chape shopping mall. Cruising the promenade bring back great memories... In my opinon: 5 days Bogota CAN be sufficient. Big city sure, but only 10% is worth it / safe. And you will more than just architecture in Cartagena...trust me . Very very humid though...that is true.

I don't necessarily think a tour guide is necessary. I would say just talk to a few guys on Grindr or other gay dating apps and meet for food (it's a great way to gauge if there are any chemistry and connection. If there is none, both parties can part ways after food without feeling hurt. You are in a foreign country after all, so it's better to keep the fuss at a minimum level. I would say do not go for drinks because who knows if your drinks could be compromised). Many guys are very friendly and love to show you their culture if you can cover transportation, food, and entrances to museums. I met a couple nice guys just for sightseeing. I got quite lucky maybe because I was the extreme minority and exotic person there, or just because Colombians are horny. Some other members might have commented on it, but neither Bogota nor Medellin has a large Afro/dark population. You may want to try Cali instead. Paisa have much lighter skin. Final note. I notice that you have like 4-5 days in Bogota. I don't think that's enough since Bogota is a huge city. But again, I am a slow traveler. But something you may want to keep in mind.

This reminds me of Mexico City to some extent, so that would be good with me. Thanks! I was referring to The Embassy Suites in Zona G. I'm leaning on that one or the Hotel Hilton Bogota nearby. As long as I can bring back dinner dates or hookups with out issue, that is fine with me. I can always eat out or get groceries from near by. Thanks for the feedback, your experience is what made we want to look for tour guides and potential companions for this trip. I don't mind heat, especially dry heat, but humidity is another thing altogether... For me, preliminary Grindr reconnaissance of profiles in Cartagena has not shown a lot of options, so I'm mostly here for the architecture, weather and to actually see it for myself. I'm keeping low expectations when it comes to bars,, or guys in general. Will check out Mileroticos, but know that can be a challenge as well. I will try to come back when it's festival season in Barranquilla. For Cali, good to know, but what did you do during the day when you weren't meeting up with guys? Considering popping over for a weekend there as you can get a discount on hotels - Hotel Marriott Cali seems to be the best hotel in Barrio Granada, if not the entire city.

Not sure if the Embassy you are referring to is the one in Zona G. If it is, it's a great area to stay. Very trendy and upscale. I find most patrons there are either business professionals or mid to upper class in Bogota. Just be prepared that the food there can get quite expensive.

Thanks for your comment! The architecture for Cartagena and the Afro-Colombian population and local culture is what has me going, I will take your advice and limit my trip to 2-3 days in Cartagena while and extend my time in Bogota and Medellin. I wanted to see the Arab/Levant-Colombian people and culture (read: find hot Arab-Colombian muscle bottoms!!) in Barranquilla, but I heard it's a small and less tourist friendly city when it's not time for Carnival, so I'll keep my fingers crossed in Cartagena. Is Cartagena worth visiting on a Friday-Sunday or can I visit during the week? Tempted to go during the week, explore the walled city & have two weekends to spend in Bogota or Medellin. I heard there were hot guys in Cali, but otherwise nothing historical or cultural sites to explore there, so I'll pass. I noticed those tattoos when I meet Latin American guys elsewhere, so I'm excited, but cool with guys who don't have tattoos. Chaturbate has been great and I've made contacts in Barranquilla, Bogota, and Medellin recently. I will make sure to download Beat and Taxify before I visit.

Here is current break down for my itinerary: Bogota: April 9th - April 12th/13th Medellin: April 12th/13th - April 20th Cartagena: April 20th - April 27th Bogota April 27th - 28th (Depart for home) Hotels I've picked for each city (Airbnb Recommendations are also welcome): Bogota Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Doing Renovations) Hilton Bogota Embassy Suites Medellin Medellin Marriott Hotel Du Parc Royal NH Collection Medellín Royal, Medellin Cartagena Have not found hotels that I like in this area yet Cartagena feels like a resort town, which is not what I'm into so I may split the week between it, Baranquilla, and Santa Marta or avoid the region entirely and focus on Bogota and Medellin and fit in more trips to other areas near them. Any feedback on these hotel choices or other recommendations would be appreciated. I've found potential guys to meet for Medellin thanks to Chaturbate, but other recommendations would be helpful too.

A few months ago, one of my Über drivers in Bogotá, Diego, was a lovely young bilingual guy working around the clock to support his family including a newborn (possibly two children). Many of these workers rely on the ride service to fund their vehicles. Think of the foreclosures!

Bogota and Cartagena are great. Medellin is pleasant but I did not find it that culturally interesting. Because so many Colombians have put in experience at the best restaurants in Europe, there are phenomenal Michelin-bait restaurants in Medellin and Bogota at half to 1/3 the price of a comparable meal in the U.S. There are many beautiful historical towns: Villa de Leyva (near Bogota), Santa Fe de Antioquia (near Medellin), Mompox (not near anything but so much atmosphere and history), more. And if you have the time, inclination, and tolerance of mosquitos, Ciudad Perdida is Colombia's answer to Machu Picchu and requires a 4 day hike into the jungle near Santa Marta.

First of all, good choice of going to Colombia! I was in Bogota in Nov for a little over a week. I originally planned to visit Medellin or Cartagena, but some hiccups happened, so I ended up spending all the time in Bogota. If you enjoy the cultural stuff, I would highly recommend Museo del Oro, Museo Botero (even though I don't his aesthetics at all), and Museo Nacional de Colombia. I am sure there are some others you can see, but these three are a must. Historical sites are mostly in the downtown La Canderlaria area. Also Iglesia Nuestra Senora de Lourdes in Chapinero. You can go to the Mercado de Las Pulgas in Usaquen (it's only open in Sunday). Monserrate is also a must, but make sure you pick a good day. Otherwise, it's foggy and drizzling up there. In general, local guys' English is limited. But I did end up meeting three guys who had studied abroad, so that made the experience a lot more enjoyable. Since you mention you have to work remotely, how much time on average per day do you need to allocate to work? I wish I could travel like a digital nomad, but sadly I was there on vacation. Finally, as for guys, what are your aesthetics? That I believe is also a factor in deciding how you wish to spend your time.

That's why it's such a tough decision cuz I am a pretty slow traveler and would prefer to take my time. I wouldn't say sex is secondary, but it's definitely not make or break. Do Argentines and Brazilians look significantly different? Maybe Brazilians tend to be more mixed and diverse. Brazil definitely has quite some Japanese population. At least in Bogota, I was definitely the extreme minority.

Good to know that! It seems that AC does have really appealing flight tickets going to SA. How was the flight to SP? Mine was from Toronto to Bogota. I was perfectly fine with the delays since it was part of the experience. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Maybe a delay was meant to be, so I could meet the right person at the right time. Btw, how was SP in Nov? Was it a good time to visit?