I had a similar experience in Colombia too. Hot water was definitely an amenity. I remember walking along the street asking 10-12 hotels in a row if they had h

I had a similar experience in Colombia too. Hot water was definitely an amenity. I remember walking along the street asking 10-12 hotels in a row if they had hot water. None did and the last one suggested (sarcastically) staying at a 5* hotel if I wanted it that much.