best agencies

[bad40]

this blog obviously has members with a wealth of experience. numerous agencies are littered across the internet. which of them are the best at their craft in medellin, bogota, manizales, cartagena, cali and barranquilla?

[sean126]

Barranquilla----hands down it's latin-wife.com.  Thats just an opinion, I've only used one. 

[chizz]

I've had dealings with several agencies, Barranquilla's best, amor de cartegena, south of the border, cali best, allcolombiangirls, latin encounters, tlc, calivip, so i have a pretty good handle on the agency front, and I agree with sean, in my opinion latin-wife was by far, the best agency i've dealt with. Just my opinion, if you want more specifics about why I feel that way hit me up with a pm if you want. I've only been to cali, and barranquilla, so I don't know anything about the agencies in medellin, or bogota because i've never dealt with them.
chizz

[EbonyPrince]

I have only experience with two agencies.  I chose latin-wife in BAQ based upon outstanding feedback from referrals from guys here and through a list supplied by Jamie.  I checked out Amor De Cartagena as another choice only because I wasn't aware of any other agencies in BAQ or CTG.  Latin-wife is by far the best IMO.  I patronize people and agencies that have done right by me, and I have gotten nothing but excellent VIP service from latin-wife.

I have spoken to someone that works at colombiacupido in Manizales, and I have also had conversation with someone that has used this agency.  I have gotten the same type of feedback about the owner of the agency that initially led me to latin-wife, so I am considering checking them out later this year.  I am still in the research phase, but I have been hearing good things about the women of Manizales and the agency.

[mudd]

by  amount and quality  of available attractive women, and friendly helpful service probalby jamie's agency in barranquilla, latin wife is the top runner.  colombian cupido in manizales and LAI in bogota are also run very well, but LAI is lacking on the # of women.  also cali vip is good, and colombian sweethearts is ok also, but very few attractive women on the web site. also hear good things about cali charm.

[garythfla]

i met my fiance through LAI in Bogota and I agree with the previous poster in that they dont have the sheer number of women that jamie's agency does (based on what i have seen on his site in the past).

one other thing about LAI.....the staff is very friendly and helpful but you have to watch "Charlie" like a hawk. I dont know if he is the overall owner of the agency or what but he is the one you pay before you leave if you stay in their hotel they have there. I have stayed there twice in the past year and both times have had numerous problems, such as:

1. on my last trip, i asked for the $40/night room and was put in the more expensive room by "mistake" and wasnt told about it until after i got there and i was expected to pay the more expensive rate (which they came off of after i argued about it). Ended up paying $50/night, which I still didnt think was right but I just let it go.
2. on my first trip i had several mystery charges for meals at the hotel that i know i didnt eat but i let it go.
3. after #1 happened i spoke with some other guys that were there and they said the same thing had happened to them in the past.

hopefully me and my fiance will be married and i wont need LAI's services again. I would use them again if I was single again but I wouldnt stay at the hotel.

[fathertime]

BAQ: best agency is Jamie at Latin Wife, great service, attractive women, a little expensive but worthwhile.

Cali: All Colombian Girls is pretty good, not all the women on the site are always available but many of them are available.  Good service overall.

Fathertime!

[bigstew33]

I have dealt with one and in Barranquilla it is ilovelatins.com  with them you get big socials, and pool parties.  It's a little different than what most of the guys here like.  Most guys that post here are veterans and are more comfortable in smaller situations.  Such as Jaime's place.

[EbonyPrince]

When I deal with an agency or any business I don't want BS.  You don't get BS with Jamie's agency.  He is upfront about what you will be getting, and he has never over-sold his agency to me.  When I visit Colombia it is part vacation, thus I don't want to have to hassle with anyone about my stay or service.  When I choose agencies, I am choosing sanity and business professionalism.  I don't have time for BS.

The group parties are fine for some, but I associate that type of atmosphere like meeting someone out in a bar environment.  People are there for a good time and maybe to get laid, but I don't feel the mentality is about finding a life-long partner (IMO).  So I like the VIP type introduction services.  I think the bed and breakfast concept would also be a viable alternative.

[bad40]

thanks guys. it certainly is deceptive advertisinig to have women listed that are no longer available. latin-wife is one of the only websites that gives you detailed information, including the last profile update to confirm whether the lady is still interested in meeting someone.

[rpcv]

Ok, here's my take on the agencies I have visited/used:

1) Cali Vip (Cali)- They used to have a bed n breakfast in addition to their agency services. They moved now and are on avenida sexta. Small one room office with a bathroom. The main secretary Paola is very helpful is willing to tell you info about the ladies. Fairly large database too. The owner is not in the country however.

2) All Colombian Girls (Cali)- Large database but several ladies are not available but still listed on the website. Isabel no longer works there but the other 2 secretaries are ok. The owner is a Colombian and his brother picks folks up at the airport but both do not speak English.

3) Latin Encounters (Cali)- No longer in existance.

4) Cali Charm (Cali)- good bed n breakfast and close to Chip Chapi mall. The previous owner Roy (an American) is a good guy and visits the place frequently. It is now run my Walter Marin (colombian). The database tends to have alot of ladies that have kids but the ones I met showed up for their dates and Walter seems to have good sense of customer service.

5) Love me.com- unique agency because they are associated with several agencies in various cities; Medellin, Cali, Manizales, Cartegena, etc. The site has a good database and several pics of each lady. A good place to start.

6) Colombiacupido (Manizales)- Best I've seen by far. Pricey at $300 for 4 intros but they ladies are sincere, show up on time, and have not met many Americans. Owner is an American and is no nonsense when it comes to running his agency. Very Customer oriented!

7) True love marriage agency (medellin)- no longer in existance

[chizz]

6) Colombiacupido (Manizales)- Best I've seen by far. Pricey at $300 for 4 intros but they ladies are sincere, show up on time, and have not met many Americans. Owner is an American and is no nonsense when it comes to running his agency. Very Customer oriented!

 

$300.00 for 4 intros??? That's beyond pricey! Do you get anything else with it, or just the introduction?
chizz

[rpcv]

$300.00 for 4 intros??? That's beyond pricey! Do you get anything else with it, or just the introduction?
chizz

Yes it is considerably more than other agencies but a huge selling point for me was that the women I wanted to meet were all available, genuinely interested in meeting me, showed up on time, were serious about meeting an American for dating/marriage, etc. If you want more dates, I believe the owner's willing to negotiate.

I started out at other agencies trying to meet a lot of women because I had a short amount of time in the country each trip and wanted to see what type of lady was right for me. After doing so, this place and women seemed to fit my criteria and I was willing to pay that intro fee.

To get to the city, you either have to take a 5 hour or so bus ride or first go to Bogota and then hop a plane to Manizales, so unfortunately it is not on a direct route  However, I thought that the women there were more down to earth and educated with most attending one of the 4 Universities in the city. I could go on about the great weather and activities but that's for another thread. 

[chizz]

That's interesting, Rpcv, I think I would like to visit that city. I think it would be good to see other cities besides the main ones(cali, barranquilla, bogota, etc).
chizz

[wildbilman]

All,
Anybody heard of www.latinconnectionsgirlscali.com in Cali? They keep e-mailing me with pics of girls and inviting me to become a member. When I was in Cali a couple of months ago I called them on a Friday to stop in, and there was nobody there.

William

[mudd]

looks like a knock off of latin encounters, which is now gone for good reasons. web site is terrible, really no info on girls, only one photo.

[bundy_138]

www.latinconnectionsgirlscali.com -    I'm not sure about you guys, but I would stay away from this place based on the prices alone.  Look under the "Presents" section and check out the prices!  ouch!!  Take a look at the car rental prices!    

Even if they don't have many ladies but reel in a few suckers for the presents, car rental, and apartment rentals....they are making a fortune by Cali standards.  There seems to be plenty of hot latinas pictured, but how many are available or are up to date? 

Buyer beware!

Bundy

[EbonyPrince]

RP you have me pretty much sold.  I would like to know or have some ideas of what types of things I can do in Manizales.  Right now I am looking into November, so I like to have an early start on preparation .

[pan de bono]

man i must really be old school agency guy. i look at the list you guys have produced and im not familiar with any of those agencies. I did alot of traveling to Colombia in the late 90's and early 2000's the names i recall were Latin Internet, Latin Encounters, Latin Connections, Latin Love, and a few others.

[rpcv]

RP you have me pretty much sold.  I would like to know or have some ideas of what types of things I can do in Manizales.  Right now I am looking into November, so I like to have an early start on preparation .

You won't be dissapointed if you go. I'll PM you some info on activites to do there and hotels to stay at if you choose not to use one of the agency owner's apartments.

[machin2007]

Here are some agencies that I have had experience with.....and the grade that I would give them.

1.  International-introductions, Latin-Wife, aka Jamie's Place:   98.5%
     Pros:  Very professional, honest, good value, great results, great staff, good selection of ladies, great website, excellent services available.
     Cons: Cannot think of any

2.  All Colombian Girls.com:   80%
     Pros: Very nice girls, nice location
     Cons: Had problems with website, problems with payment, office is disorganized, not very effective, had "confidentiality issues" when one of the girls I dated actually worked for the agency and was getting into my personal information/schedule with citas with other girls.


3.  Cali VIP: 75%
     Pros:  Very nice staff
     Cons: Bad location, poor selection, slow website

4.  Amor De Cartagena:  ?

[machin67]

I had another great experience with Jamie's place in Barranquilla again today....a little thing, but worth another notch up on his overall score from me....I would rate him at 99.5% now.

[fathertime]

I replied earlier in the thread, although now based on my latest trip, I want to restate my opinion about the best Cali agency.
I had previously stated All Colombian Girls with my favorite, but now I state that Cali Charm is the best agency in Cali...and by a longshot too.

My Barranquilla favorite remains the same, Latin-wife, Jamie's agency.

Fathertime!

[daytrader]

I replied earlier in the thread, although now based on my latest trip, I want to restate my opinion about the best Cali agency.
I had previously stated All Colombian Girls with my favorite, but now I state that Cali Charm is the best agency in Cali...and by a longshot too.

My Barranquilla favorite remains the same, Latin-wife, Jamie's agency.

Fathertime!

dittos....I would not recommend ACG since Isabel left, she was the only competent component there.


DayTrader

[David]

Anybody have any dealing with Colombian Sweethearts? Or heard anything? I like the website, and the women appear very attractive. What about Colombia'sBest? Heard anything?


Hey Machin, how long ago was your experience with CaliVIP? Can you give me some details? Or anyone else know anything more about them? From reading the past threads, I understand it was bought out, has anyone used them since the summer 07?

David

[raycjs]

i agree i went on there site and it looks great and the women look really nice
does anyone have a info on the agency are they for real? can anyone help us with this.

ray

[fathertime]

Posted on: Yesterday at 01:46:46 PMPosted by: David 
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Anybody have any dealing with Colombian Sweethearts? Or heard anything? I like the website, and the women appear very attractive. What about Colombia'sBest? Heard anything?


Hey Machin, how long ago was your experience with CaliVIP? Can you give me some details? Or anyone else know anything more about them? From reading the past threads, I understand it was bought out, has anyone used them since the summer 07?

David
 

Greetings David, 

I have utilized Cali Vip, although it was going on about 1.5 years ago.  They were ok but, not great.  I see many of the same gals on the website that where there 2-3 years ago (With the same photos).  These girls were not available when I went to visit and I would have my doubts they are available now.  On the bright side, some of the gals are available.  I knew the old owner and he was a real nice guy.  I can not speak of the new owners, since I do not know them.    If in Cali, I highly recommend Cali Charm.

Fathertime!

[raycjs]

guy's what do you know about the agency http://www.colombiansweethearts.com/
anyone use thme any advice
thanks in advance
ray

[rpcv]

Greetings David, 

I have utilized Cali Vip, although it was going on about 1.5 years ago.  They were ok but, not great.  I see many of the same gals on the website that where there 2-3 years ago (With the same photos).

I have been to Cali Vip several times (back when they had the B&B) and know the current secretary Paola very well. When I stopped by their new office location on avendia Sexta in June 07', she was trying to get the webmaster to update the site. It's tough because the owner is not living in Colombia.

I haven't checked the site since then but she is very helpful and speak excellent English. She knows most of the ladies and will tell you her honest opinion about them. I still think it is a good deal and worth a visit if you are in Cali.

[David]

Anyone here tried "personalmeetings.com"? Were they good? They've got some extremely attractive women on there, and their approach seems fresh, yet undefined.

[fathertime]

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Anyone here tried "personalmeetings.com"? Were they good? They've got some extremely attractive women on there, and their approach seems fresh, yet undefined.

Don't know much firsthand but I do know the website has not been updated in years!  What I have heard from others has not been very good, I am sorry to say, but since it is hearsay coming from my mouth I will not repeat specifics publicly!

Fathertime!

[zack]

It has been said in this thread that Jamie's agency in BAQ has more ladies than LAI in Bogota. I have never been to either agancy but this begs the question- how can Jamie's agency in BAQ, (population 3 million) have more ladies than LAI in Bogota (population 8 million)? I'm not disagreeing, just wondering.

Zack

[fathertime]

It has been said in this thread that Jamie's agency in BAQ has more ladies than LAI in Bogota. I have never been to either agancy but this begs the question- how can Jamie's agency in BAQ, (population 3 million) have more ladies than LAI in Bogota (population 8 million)? I'm not disagreeing, just wondering.

Zack

I was not aware there is a strict per capita allowance of available chicas agencies can draw from!

Fathertime!

[zack]

Fathertime,

I didn't say that there is a per capita rule for the number of chicas. Maybe Jamie does more local advertising than LAI. Like I said, It is just a question, and I think it's a good one.

Zack

[soltero]

Fathertime,

I didn't say that there is a per capita rule for the number of chicas. Maybe Jamie does more local advertising than LAI. Like I said, It is just a question, and I think it's a good one.

Zack

Women in Bogota will be less apt to join an agency for various reasons. More money, less desire to leave, agency stigma, etc...

[jonno]

Isn't TLC the best agency in Baq? My wife has described the people as nice and fair. I found my wife in Baq Best, though. They were still calling her to come in and meet gringos even after we were married. Be careful in this agency. They can waste your time.

[fathertime]

  They were still calling her to come in and meet gringos even after we were married. Be careful in this agency. They can waste your time.

It is really a sucko practice, if TLC actually attempts to arrange meetings after the ladies are married.

Zack, I was just having fun with you, I didn't mean to mock your question too much!   I would think that different parts of the country could have vastly different interest levels in "Gringos" due to finances and living circumstances, but that is only speculation.

Fathertime!

[zack]

Fathertime- No problema.   I think that there is a lot of truth to you and Soltero's comments.

Cheers,

Zack

[jonno]

FatherTime. Thats two differente agencies in Baq to which i was referring. TLC i have heard is ok. Barranquilla's Best, on the other hand, is a little shady, though they did have a nice woman working in the office as interperter/matchmaker-Susanna. She introduced me to my wife, and attended our wedding.

[David]

I keep trying to google "TLC" and am not getting anything. Can someone please explain what the acronym stands for?

[michaelb]

The Latina Connection - my google "TLC Agency" showed it right off, 4th down on first page.

[Dan Las Vegas]

here is their website

www.tlcworldwide.com

[David]

So basically TLC worked for Jonno, but he got lucky (no pun intended) 'cause it doesn't work for others?

[fathertime]

FatherTime. Thats two differente agencies in Baq to which i was referring. TLC i have heard is ok. Barranquilla's Best, on the other hand, is a little shady, though they did have a nice woman working in the office as interperter/matchmaker-Susanna. She introduced me to my wife, and attended our wedding.

Yo Jonno,  My mistake, it was Barranquilla's best that was a little shady with the calling your wife with other potential suiters, after she was already hitched to you.  That's really too bad, but I guess they did do there job since they found you a viable woman.  Nice avatar man!

Fathertime!

[utopiacowboy]

How come you're getting smited, Dan Las Vegas? I wouldn't smite anybody who had a hot chick like that in his avatar. Damm, she's cute.

[jonno]

Let's do this one more time, the right way, for David and other potential newbies...

My wife attended both TLC and Baq's Best. I found her in Baq's Best.  I never used TLC. BB is the only agency i ever used, and that was for only a couple days worth of dates. I checked out of the little hotel to which they referred me after that one night. I liked the 5 star-El Prado-much more exotic and exciting. Well worth the dinero-about $75 per night for small room. One good thing about BB-its one block from El Prado.

So, here is my personal experience using BB. They were calling my wife for dates even when they knew she was married. This tells a lot about their credibility. They did find me my wife. Though we are having troubles, the bottom line is she is very sincere. I don't know if she's still there, but Susanna who basically ran office for owners, was a nice lady who spoke fluent English. Phoning up dates seemed a slow process. They did throw one smaller party in this 7 day Carnival week event in 2004, and i attended the bus ride to Kilimanjaro Beach which was ok-my one and only experience with surfing.

I had just landed and arrived in my hotel as the initial agency party was underway. I was exhausted by the end of the night. As i look back, the best opportunities were at the party as opposed to waiting to meet women in the agency office. There were about 90 latinas, and 9 gringos (still talk to an amigo from Ohio i met here-still no wife). You make contacts at the party-give your name and ask for phone numbers-and later you can have the agency call them into the office. Chicas would be more inclined to show up, i'm sure, having already met you.

I met my wife at this agency party. Afterwards, we and 3 other newly acquainted couples went to Baq Plaza restaurant/nightclub for dinner and dancing. So, in actuality, i married the first woman i met in SA , though i did go on about ten other dates on this initial trip.

I have no personal experience with TLC, but my wife tells me the operators are more sincere there than at BB. TLC is a bigger agency which would mean more women. 

[David]

Jonno,

OK, well, it sounds like BB is sort of a big party type agency instead of a one-on-one agency. I would think the party type is ok for having fun, but how do you get to know your woman? However, the more exposure to women is the pro to that con.

David