Drugs in Cartagena

durito2 says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:14:

Stay home.

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Bill Turley (Moderator) says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:16:

Remember that the police are on the lookout for Gringos who "want to get messed up". Colombian jails are not very pleasant and bribes might well not work. It is easier, maybe, than in the US but don't count on it.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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flipscb says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:18:

ha that was my main question whether or not to even attempt that so im guessing no ill stick to drinking and clubs then

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nueva york bombero says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:24:

I was going to chime in, but I knew people would be all over u!!!!
I've heard it's easy.

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makopp5 says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:31:

I can recomend Buritanga, you lose your mind for 2 days (and all your stuff you have). It`s a great once in lifetime trip.

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cpchester says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:42:

I sincerely hope you get arrested so I can enjoy watching an upoming epsisode of 'Locked Up Abroad' featuring you.

"Flipscb ventured to Cartagena looking for the one thing on his mind - drugs. What he found instead was the inside of a filthy Colombian prison. He cried for his mother every night. After 2 long years, he returned to his depressing life in the USA and wished his life had not been so irreparably screwed up."

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flipscb says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:46:

alright alright i get it, hence why i posted in this forum. I'm not an idiot I've seen Midnight Express. Wasn't quite sure if colombia was and amsterdam of the Americas. Apparently not.

Chewing Coca is completely legal though right?

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durito2 says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:46:

Chewing coca is less stimulating than chewing gum.

Coca te helps with the altitude in La Paz, Bolivia. It's here, but I've never seen it in Colombia.

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flipscb says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:51:

oh i got the impression it was similar to tobacco or khat

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durito2 says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:56:

Nope.

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dwmte7 says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:57:

what made you think you could get stoned in ctg? or even colombia for that matter? they don't even know what gettin 'high' is.

d

patriarch

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davidslc46 says on Jun 24, 2009, 14:00:

I sincerely hope you get arrested so I can enjoy watching an upoming epsisode of 'Locked Up Abroad' featuring you.

You were joking I am sure.

You must not live in Colombia becuase if you did you would know that while some narcotics are controlled personal possession of many recreational drugs is not criminalized. The police are going to give you a hard time if you are an asshole or they are, but there is a whole lot more leeway for a good guy in Colombia then you will ever see anymore from LE in the USA. It is not USA LE fault, they just cannot accept the liabilty of giving you much of a break. That still happens in Colombia and not always because of a bribe.

And nobody gets inebriated, thats just another myth.

And northe americans just say no to drugs!!!

David

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dwmte7 says on Jun 24, 2009, 14:04:

yeserie.....follow nancy's advise..........."just say no"

patriarch

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Gator says on Jun 24, 2009, 14:30:

I can hear that conversation now, "¿He violado la lay? ¿Puedo ofrecerle un regalito de plata? El cárcel es muy magnifico."

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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dwmte7 says on Jun 24, 2009, 15:56:

this always gets down to each his own. every man walketh his own path.

d

patriarch

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theflatline says on Jun 24, 2009, 16:03:

find university students

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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From Planet Earth says on Jun 24, 2009, 16:11:

It's alot easier to get drugs just about anywhere in the USA. This is where we have the llargest population of people stupid enough to use them. In Colombia it is seen as a product an sent to the US because people will pay good money for that trash and that's just business, and drugs are not widely used as in the USA. They really look down on people who actualy consume drugs in Colombia.

We "Americans" are brainwashed into thinking it's cool to distroy our brain cells with chemicals used in the production of cocaine as well as other drugs...but nobody ever said it best then machin1967..."I think the coca is more for the miserable people living here in the States who do not experience the pleasure of traveling for one reason or another."

machin1967...te la comistes PaPA!!!

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theflatline says on Jun 24, 2009, 16:12:

i was in a strip club in manizales called Casa Show years ago. Typical bachelor party outing. All people at my table were Colombian, and though most of us spoke english, we were drinking and telling jokes in spanish.

Some gringos rolled in and sat at the table behind us. Well, as usual some scammer comes and sits with them and asks if they want any coke, guy tells them he can them three grams for 100 dollars.

He then pulls out three large boxes of Adams Chicle, and tells them that is pressed into chewing gum format. Dude buys 300 bucks worth.

After the guy leaves, I leaned over and informed them that they just bought 25 cents worth of gum for 300 bucks.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jun 24, 2009, 16:32:

Go to Exito and buy some rediwhip and do some whip its.. jajajajja.... then see if you can launch yourself out of the Old cannons by the ruins and make it too San Andres...

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cazadorez says on Jun 24, 2009, 16:57:

No problem.....get high and stupid....... make sure you get robbed, mugged raped and might as well get killed. good luck!

Ay Hombre....no jodas!

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 24, 2009, 17:09:

I never was in the market, but a gram in a typical disco in Villao was about $5.00. I don't know what to say, to tell your server that you are interested in nose candy. But I know it is very available and cheap.

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marlydog1812 says on Jun 24, 2009, 17:13:

Last week in Bucaramanga I asked for a ron y coca like I did in Honduras for two years and I was given a blank stare for a second and offered something I didnt want!!

Mali es pasion!

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pedro says on Jun 24, 2009, 17:22:

Most taxis know where to get it for you... but the neighbourhood they drive to may be sketchy. Or you can ask the staff in discotecas, or the guys selling gum outside.

If you want to consume, I recommend you don't stay in the El Laguito sector. There are roadblocks pretty much every night with searches (they are checking ID and looking for weapons, but also drugs).

"this may seem a strange post but it is not...when in colombia men need to be aware that colombia women may try to be seductive and entice a travelling gringo to have sex with them..to be forewarned is to be forearmed..." -- pow wow

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coastalad says on Jun 24, 2009, 21:38:

we can sit here and pretend that everyone is coming to Colombia for the scenery and the friendly ppl and so forth... truth is step into one of the more popular hostels and you will find many, MANY looking for the same as flipscb. Typically from the UK and oz looking to get wasted for a fraction of what it costs them at home.....

flipscb: dont listen to the the long list of wankers on here that wouldn't have a clue. stay at one of the more fun hostels (search on a hostel site) you will find many like minded people who will be able to hoolk you up, if not the hostel/ bar workers themselves. Just dont be stupid and buy from ppl in the street or carry it around with you..... police searches or setups do happen.

always avoiding white picket fences

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Shortiao says on Jun 24, 2009, 21:47:

This is the best post on PBH ever...I'm surprised the mods arent all over it.

I only wish I could help you out mate.

"cuando una persona toma otro pasaporte....pierde su identidad!" - Shortiao

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dwmte7 says on Jun 25, 2009, 05:00:

life is amazing anymore. there are folks who tell you what to think, what to do, where to go,, what to eat, what to drink, who to hang out with, how to dress, how you should look. these folks must be such pros.....they've enough 'smartz' to tend to more than themself. they can even run the world. FUCK! ya don't even need to get outta bed anymore, just lay there, listen to these folks and you're good to go. you're life (their's) is just the way it should be, everyone will like you, you won't stand out in the crowd, as a matter of fact you'll be invisible, you won't even recognize yourself, cause now, you're them...who ever the fuck "them" is.

i guess that's why i made the 'black sheep' rating. i did what i wanted, went where i wanted, slept with whom i wanted, ate what i wanted, drank what i wanted and with whom i wanted, and saw one hell-of-a-lot of this world, had more than my share of ladies, have wonderful children some absolutely stellar friends and don't look like anyone i know.....and am not envious. i'm old, happy, kinda tired for packin in so much, but i got no one to blame for me. just me. no excuses to make and no one to answer to, other than GOD.

so, young man, when you go to ctg or where ever else and want to sample the 'wares' do so knowing full well the risk is yours, the outcome is yours and what you learn and experience is yours and that i, mr nobody, support you 100%. don't trust folks that you meet in the street. go to the park out in front of hotel santa clara, you'll meet many folks and you'll find what you want. you shouldn't pay more than 5.00 us for a gram. when you find it, buy ONE. later if you like it, try another.....don't load up on party favors. a gram or two is plenty to have in your possession. more than that is 'fools gold'. just remember, don't wander outside of the area i just mentioned until you know what you're doing and who you're dealing with. stay alert...stay alive and have a wonderful time.
douglas

patriarch

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papiChulo says on Jun 25, 2009, 05:29:

It always amazes me that some knob will say... Colombians really don’t do drugs. dios mio hahahahahahaha!

I'm givin'er... givin'er HARDCORE

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dwmte7 says on Jun 25, 2009, 05:34:

let me hear, "amen".

patriarch

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dwmte7 says on Jun 25, 2009, 05:35:

yeah, and prisoners don't do time.

patriarch

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AFEE13 says on Jun 25, 2009, 06:15:

Try "devil's breath"..look it up

Never looking back or too far in front of me, the present is a gift and I just want to BE

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flipscb says on Jun 25, 2009, 07:37:

wow that drug sounds terrible when used against you but if controlled that hallucinating tea sounds legit

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papiChulo says on Jun 25, 2009, 09:25:

flipscb.... here's what you do my friend. you research the high you want to get on google or whatever. when you get to colombia you go to a real dodgy looking chemist/ drug store and give him the list. he'll then refer you to an even more dodgy Doctor that will write up a perscription for 3 or 5K COP like $2.50 for the narcotic based drug high you want.... thats it man!

con mucho gusto

keep us posted and enjoy Colombia... the girls are good value too :)

I'm givin'er... givin'er HARDCORE

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jun 25, 2009, 09:30:

Yes, please come to PBH to find out the best ways, places, prices for hookers and coke in Cartagena....What a wealth of information PBH has become...who would have **thunk**????

"So Many PBH Potatoheads.......So Little Time"......El Titiritero (The Puppeteer).....www.slapdoll.com

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papiChulo says on Jun 25, 2009, 09:33:

yeah clavo... is the LDV still the place to be for meeting nice Colombianas on (University 'break' any time of the bloody year)or can you reccommend and new place?

I'm givin'er... givin'er HARDCORE

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jun 25, 2009, 09:38:

plenty of posts on the subject here on PBH....knock yourself out....use the search feature......

"So Many PBH Potatoheads.......So Little Time"......El Titiritero (The Puppeteer).....www.slapdoll.com

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babygirl says on Jun 25, 2009, 09:57:

I hate drugs so my maternal advice is to stay the hell away from drugs, simple as that or at least film yourself so you when you're sober you can see how effing ridiculous and pathetic you look when you're wasted and strung out.

BUT.. you people are effing crazy if you think that Colombians don't do drugs. That's absolute bullshit. Maybe in some fantasy land it's true?

Canadian Girls Kick Ass!

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flipscb says on Jun 25, 2009, 10:01:

babygirl it seems as if you did not read the second to last sentence in this original post

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flipscb says on Jun 25, 2009, 10:06:

as in chew it with a lime?

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papiChulo says on Jun 25, 2009, 10:11:

like you clavo I dont need the search feature... I'm just trying to help a newbie out.

flipscb... you dont listen to so called doo gooders on this site... the higher they are the longer the drop and believe me I have seen many do a free fall in Colombia... hehehehe!

I'm givin'er... givin'er HARDCORE

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theflatline says on Jun 25, 2009, 10:13:

It is lime, like quick lime, not the fruit. It activates the akaloid.

Booze and girls are plentiful.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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papiChulo says on Jun 25, 2009, 10:23:

,,, and drugs

I'm givin'er... givin'er HARDCORE

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La Caudilla says on Jun 25, 2009, 10:38:

1) Find the Hotel Santa Clara in the old city. 2) Have a seat in the little square in front of it. 3) Be an obvious gringo. 4) Make eye contact with the vendedores.

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M@rcE says on Jun 25, 2009, 11:26:

*** flipscb,
Just remember that drugs in Colombia are more unadulterated when compared to drugs in other places/countries…. So be careful with how “messed up” you want to get and don’t OD. Then again a good advice is just do alcohol, it should do part of the trick.

Hope you enjoy your stay.

Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them. ////// Education is the best provision for the journey to old age. ~Aristotle

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dwmte7 says on Jun 25, 2009, 11:46:

caudilla..........wasn't that what he was told above. sounds like you've sat there. i used to hang out there with my buddy juan egliesias (juan del mar) he has a pizzaria and an italian rest. there on that plaza also. there's a lot more to colombia than drugs. it just seems, after all these years, the drugs pay for everything. urbanization, high rise condos, infrastructure and everything else. sure doesn't come from sales tax or the giant auto industry. where could the money come from? i wonder.

patriarch

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La Caudilla says on Jun 25, 2009, 12:06:

Whoops, missed that! Lo siento....

Ya, I've been there. Many of the guys selling trinkets/cigars/whatever will, if you linger long enough, give you a meaningful look: "Que quieres, amiga?"

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dwmte7 says on Jun 25, 2009, 14:04:

well, i'm an 'amigo' but i know exactly what you mean......been there done that.

also the chicklet kids can usually hook you up with a 'fold'.
d

patriarch

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Chriscan says on Jun 25, 2009, 16:02:

I have never seen anyone chew coca or drink coca tea in Colombia for that, some places in Peru and all of Bolivia is where to go. Coffee will give you a stronger buzz though.

As for illegal drugs, you have to be careful of Police in Cartagena but in your hotel room, you will be pretty safe. In the central part at night, the only people who speak any English are drug dealers.

People here are pretty sensitive about Colombia reputation about drugs. Colombians consume Marijuana and cocaine at about the same rate as the United States but in Cartagena, there is a lot more drug use.

No problem is so formidable that you can't walk away from it.

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Lowell says on Jun 25, 2009, 17:02:

You can use drugs in the states perhaps easier than Colombia. Why waste time being wacked when you are in an unexplored location. So much else to do.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jun 25, 2009, 17:44:

Opps wrong thread! lol

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babygirl says on Jun 25, 2009, 19:02:

flipscb..."babygirl it seems as if you did not read the second to last sentence in this original post"

Sure I did. If it bothers you then flag me. What the hell kind of post is this anyway? Go figure it out for yourself man.

Canadian Girls Kick Ass!

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 26, 2009, 00:18:

Azunoman - actually, in relatively small amounts, under Colombian law, using or possessing drugs is in fact LEGAL in Colombia. Personal dose.

And I agree with an above poster, who warned about the drugs being a little less "uncut." Be very cautious if tooting a little candy cain. It most likely will not cut down at all, and pretty damn pure compared to stuff sold in the US.

I don't use, never have, and never will. But I have no problem with somebody asking an honest question. I find the OP's goals distasteful and nothing I would want to be around or be a part of. But knock yourself out. I don't care. Not my business. And I will give information if it pertains to a question and I happen to know some information; whether I agree with what the asker wants to do or not personally.

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dwmte7 says on Jun 26, 2009, 05:28:

yawn.

patriarch

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dwmte7 says on Jun 26, 2009, 08:51:

what in colombia is "only in your own home"?

patriarch

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flipscb says on Jun 26, 2009, 09:20:

i believe it is legal to posses 21gs of pot 1 g of coke 1 g of ex 1 g of heroin for "recreational" use, but the problem still remains it is illegal to purchase

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dwmte7 says on Jun 26, 2009, 09:22:

that's ironic...the best scores are from the police and the military.

patriarch

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flipscb says on Jun 26, 2009, 09:24:

and baby girl please language please

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dwmte7 says on Jun 26, 2009, 10:05:

just follow bill's advise......do! just don't enhale.

patriarch

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