Trip Report: Bogota

[alrajee]

I wanted to give @Collins’s report a week before I posted my own.

I spent a little over a week in Bogotá the week before Thanksgiving, my first time in the country. I did not visit any other cities on purpose because I wanted to get comfortable in Colombia first.

Food and drinks - Colombian food is uncomplicated, simple, and tasty. I loved the parrillada and ate Bandeja Paisa almost everyday. Although I am not a huge potatoes guy, the Papas Chorreadas, fried Papas Criollas, and Ajiaco were satisfying. Whenever I feel like having a snack, I'd get an empanada or two, or arepa con queso.

Colombian beers—Club Colombia, Poker, and Aguila in particular—are tasty and really cheap. I also visited Bogota Beer Company brewpubs for dinner a few times. Aguardiente is a clear licorice liquor that’s lovely to drink on its own, as is Chicha, a corn-based liquor (?). I don’t have a comment regarding coffee; I get my caffeine as an espresso so I don't get to savor coffee's flavors.

Tourism – La Candelaria is the old town and where most historical tours take place. Monserrate is beautiful but make sure that you visit when you have gotten acclimated to the altitude. If you can, visit around dusk and watch as the city below lights up. The Botero Museum (free), the Gold Museum ($5), and the Museum of Bogota (free) are can’t-miss spots. I didn’t visit the National Museum of Bogota ($10) although I’ve heard it’s also up there. I paid for two out-of-town trips, one to the Salt Cathedral (I thought it was just okay) and another to Guasca's hot springs (highly recommended especially if you're longing for a day of relaxation).

Getting Around – On day 1, I went to a Claro store and got a SIM card with 10 gigs of data, unlimited voice, and unlimited texts. I signed up for WhatsApp with the Colombian number that I got and used that to communicate with tour guides and escorts. I Ubered everywhere (average trip is $3.50).

Safety – I did not encounter any troubles while there, but there is a reason for all the warnings. Tour guides, nightly TV broadcasts, and Uber drivers who I got into a conversation with (in Spanish) would remind you early and often to always be on your guard, as petty crime and violent crime are daily occurrences in the city. Be mindful of your surroundings—take photos if you must, but stash it away as soon as you’re done.

Adult fun – I had no time to sift through Grindr messages. If I did, though, I would have at least gone for coffee with a few of them and take things further if the vibes were in alignment. Jesus, Colombian men are hot.

• I went to Theatron on a Thursday night (no cover until 10:00 p.m.) and I was overwhelmed. I left after less than an hour.
• I had fun at Cumplices Spa—I got into a three-way with a Dutch and a Venezuelan. At 7:00 p.m. every night, there’s a stripper show hosted by the resident queen.
• I visited Casa de Boys (not its official name) early in my trip. Would not repeat. The men I was with were fantastic, but my interaction with the owner was not at all pleasant.
• I hired two versatile muscle guys from Mileroticos and hosted them on separate occasions at my Airbnb. (The building required guests to present their cedula during check-in, and will call your unit if they attempt to leave without you to verify that you are okay.) Great sex—they were happy to bottom for me. One was really into feet and spontaneously gave me one of the best worship sessions I’ve experienced.
• At both Cumplices and Casa de Boys, condom use was mandatory. The two guys I hired from Mileroticos, like me, took PrEP and Doxycycline so they were okay with bareback sex.

All in all, I am glad that I finally went there and cannot wait to plan my next one in the near future.

[msclelovr]

Thanks for the interesting report @alrajee 

May I ask you please to expand on two points:

1. Why/what were you “overwhelmed” by/in Theatron?
2. Why was your encounter with the brothel’s owner unpleasant?

[aaroninatl]

I'm not the one who posted, but my 2 cents...

Theatron is enormous... about 2 dozen rooms. It's definitely sensory overload. But that's what makes it so popular with the younger crowd.  I usually go once a trip.  But I do feel old the minute I walk in... I'm in my early 50s.

I also used that brothel a couple times.  Both times there were guys substituted without warning once I arrived. And the rates were higher once you were inside.  I didn't have a terrible time and the escalated rates weren't crazy. But yeah I had the same experience as this guy.  I liked the guys I had fun with and made sure I got their contact info.  They're not supposed to do that so be sly if you do.  But not surprisingly they see very little of the money you pay.  And the rates are quite low to begin with.  But the biggest negative was definitely with the guy who ran the operation.  I can get along with pretty much anyone and keep the mood light.  This guy was just kind of a jerk.  It was about 2 years ago so maybe things have changed but I doubt it.