CARTAGENA NIGHT LIFE

bartolo_colon says on Dec 27, 2007, 02:11:

I think you are talking about Cafe Havana, in Getsamani:
Cartagena de Indias
Calle Media Luna con Calle del Guerrero
Getsemani

Phone 57 315 690-2566

The other one I am not so sure. In a fort? Mr. Babilla is over there. If every one was dancing on the bar and it was really expensive and loud then that was it.
Getsemaní Calle 24 No 8B –137 Avenida El Arsenal

Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!

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tomtom33 says on Dec 27, 2007, 02:59:

Club de Pesca is a fancy restaurant in a fort on the north end of Manga Island.

There is a Cuban restaurant near Plaza Santo Domingo in the old city that has b/w photos all over.

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Parrothedd says on Dec 27, 2007, 11:27:

There is a nice restaurant/bar located in an old fort, right on the Getsamani side of the bridge leading into Manga. There are stairs up into the fort which now serves as a restaurant/bar. The view from the fort is toward Club de Pesca and Boca Grande. They often have music late at night blasting until the early morning hours. I'm told the name of the bar is "Casa de Cervesa". It comes highly recommended.

Cheers!

"The sea's in my veins, my tradition remains I'm just glad I don't live in a trailer." Jimmy Buffett

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nueva york bombero says on Dec 27, 2007, 15:17:

Thanks guys.....I will check these out next week.....
I'm staying in Getsemani.......

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ColombianoGringo says on Dec 27, 2007, 15:19:

What are some nice relaxed places with music where I can go with the wife?

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kentuckygreg2 says on Dec 27, 2007, 15:55:

Tu Candela on Sundays
Mr. Babilla
Babar

:)

Love and happiness!

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tomtom33 says on Dec 27, 2007, 16:34:

CG, try Cafe del Mar. It's on the north wall surrounding the old city. They only have DJs, but the ambiance is intoxicating. Relaxed it is.

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pedro says on Dec 27, 2007, 16:57:

CG, maybe the Plaza Santo Domingo in the old town. Although it's tourist central, it can be quite pleasant. Groups of mariachis circulating.

El Escandalo is the closest thing in CTG to a "Mango's" type atmosphere. It's out near Bomba El Amparo (15 mins from the historical centre).

que nota!

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pedro says on Dec 27, 2007, 17:01:

You could also try out near La Boquilla beach and the adjacent beach closer to the city. This is a very primitive fishing village type atmosphere (complete with slums) thats rapidly being developed. Try it on a Sunday afternoon (sound system only, no live music unless you get very lucky).

This is only a good choice if no one in your party gets nervous when rubbing shoulders with the Colombian underclass.

que nota!

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jjperil84 says on Dec 27, 2007, 17:04:

so this casa de cerveza, does anyone know the hours and if they accept credit cards?

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Wastelandlive says on Dec 27, 2007, 19:42:

My favorite is a German restaurant run by an expat friend of mine.

I'm sorry I can't remember the name... it's been a few years. But it's at the top of the Arsenal (the end nearest Manga) and he imports authentic German food and drink... including wheat bear. He plays rock video's, and the Colombians absolutely LOVE it. Check it out on a weekend night... it's usually packed!

Wasteland

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bartolo_colon says on Dec 28, 2007, 03:21:

A typical weekend night should go something like this: wake up around 11 PM, go eat fried salchichan and a couple burgers on the street (greasy food will insulate your insides for the night of heavy drinking ahead) head over to Cafe Del Mar for a cocktail, don't eat anything, the food is terrible. Catch a taxi to La Dolce Vida and gamble until you have a couple hundred thousand pesos, to finance the rest of the evening, and get a couple free drinks while your at it. Head next door and have a couple more drinks, chat up a couple of the ridiculously hot woman, but absolutely do not leave with one. Catch a taxi to La Triplatera. buy a little bottle of Ron Medellin, the girls that were just at LDV will soon be showing up, feel free to chat them up and waste there time, but dont settle, just keep getting comfortably intoxicated. By this time, it should be geting late, stroll over to Giomata, you should be quite buzzed by this point and have a couple girls in tow. Lose them once you are inside, and switch to beer. Get annoyed with the techno music, and stumble your way over to the Miami Club, this little gem is like heaven at 5:00 in the morning, the last of the LDV girls are here, all manner of illicit activities are transpiring around you. Spend the last of your gambling winnings on something nice.......

Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!

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tomtom33 says on Dec 28, 2007, 04:14:

I think that's Giro Mato, and I heard that Tripletera has closed.

I'm usually up by 5:00 am. Maybe I could hit Miami for breakfast.

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Parrothedd says on Dec 28, 2007, 04:25:

Casa de Cerveza is only open at night. Not sure about credit cards but I would have a bunch of pesos just in case.

The German restaurant is called Leon de Bavaria and is just up the street from Casa de Cerveza.

Cheers.

"The sea's in my veins, my tradition remains I'm just glad I don't live in a trailer." Jimmy Buffett

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morphus says on Dec 28, 2007, 04:34:

If I eat at 11PM I won't be able to get drunk.

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elmodefoque says on Dec 28, 2007, 04:48:

toga toga toga
hey morph, how about we throw a toga party in a cartagena rental apartment and invite all the pre pagos from dolce vida?
a free for all, a night of divochery (is that how you spell that chit?) 5 chicks for each guy.
I wanna die just like Ike turner (tina turner;s ex husband) of a massive heart attack butt naked in bed with 5 chicks at the age of 72

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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elmodefoque says on Dec 28, 2007, 04:52:

the best place in cartagena for a couple is tu candela, upstairs.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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morphus says on Dec 28, 2007, 05:06:

5 prepagos from LVD? The wallet better be fat with pesos :)

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kentuckygreg2 says on Dec 28, 2007, 05:43:

Plaza Santo Domingo in the old town...AWESOME idea.

Love and happiness!

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tompower says on Dec 28, 2007, 06:22:

Anyone know if this place is still open? La Carbonera I've been there a few times but they won't let me bring my colombian girl in. Even my wife. Because I think they have a problem with Old gringos with hot local girls. Anyone had the same experience or is it just me?

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elmodefoque says on Dec 28, 2007, 06:24:

me!!!!

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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elmodefoque says on Dec 28, 2007, 06:25:

been there a few times and had problem but got resolved quickly
My colombia wify is 25 years younger

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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Chelesupercono says on Dec 28, 2007, 06:27:

I find that most of the Bars in the Old City a bit boring and you never see the real beauties that live in the barrios....too bad, the rest are pre-pagos or depending on where you go the rich elite.....

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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bartolo_colon says on Jan 14, 2008, 00:54:

Your on it D-man ( except for babillas, cant stand that place, pretencious cunts, no hookers and expensive drinks)....There is also a huge club out at by the mall close to barrio espana that is worth a shot on saturdays only. No prepagos, no gringos, cheap liquor and dancing, and you actually have a chance to chat up non hooker girls.

Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!

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morphus says on Jan 14, 2008, 04:46:

Non hooker girls? Ha ha, get ready to propose marriage.

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elmodefoque says on Jan 14, 2008, 04:55:

a BAR with NO hookers and pre p's SUCK BIG TIME, and i will never spend a dime there
GIVE ME HOOKERS OR GIVE ME DEATH

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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tompower says on Jan 14, 2008, 05:14:

I've been to it its called escandalo its down carcoles way only problem though is the music is F&^! at &% loud bring ear plugs and a note pad if you wanna pick-up any girls.

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morphus says on Jan 14, 2008, 05:23:

Non hooker girls...humped and dumped by 10-20 Colombian guys. Then when the gringo does the humping and does'nt want to get married, he is a dirty sex tourist.

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tomtom33 says on Jan 14, 2008, 05:27:

You got it figured out, Morph.

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