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[StudBucket]

Just curious StudBucket: What distinctions do you make (regarding Tijuana chicas) between Street Walkers and Freelancers?

Or did you mean street girls when you wrote "SW's"?

And a hearty shout out Member #2041 for such an excellent response to this question!Firstly, [CodeWord100] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord100) Man an SW is mongering for "Street Worker", not Street Walker although they both are the same. But I just wanted to let you know that. A freelancer is an independent girl that can work in a bar, disco, or online but does not stand on the street. A Steet Worker would be out on the streets or alley literally like on the sidewalk in front of a hotel, walking the street, or the alley girls behind HK. I know they all do the same at the end of the day but the bar girls or internet girls. Free Lancers will not consider themselves "SW"s in their mind. Hope that clarifies.

[LifeIsABeach]

Firstly, an SW is mongering for "Street Worker", not Street Walker although they both are the same. But I just wanted to let you know that. A freelancer is an independent girl that can work in a bar, disco, or online but does not stand on the street. A Street Worker would be out on the streets or alley literally like on the sidewalk in front of a hotel, walking the street, or the alley girls behind HK. I know they all do the same at the end of the day but the bar girls or internet girls. Free Lancers will not consider themselves "SW"s in their mind. Hope that clarifies.There are two types of street workers and the topic has been well discussed in this thread. Street Girls (SG) are the Mexican Health card carrying chicas who stand at a particular place on the streets. You'll find a larger number of them Friday or a Saturday. The other type are the non. Health card carrying Street Walkers (SW) who walk around the streets looking for business. Majority of them are out of shape, fat, old, worn out, ugly and some on drugs, white pros from USA needing money for a fix.

[ScatManDoo]

There are two types of street workers and the topic has been well discussed in this thread. Street Girls (SG) are the Mexican Health card carrying chicas who stand at a particular place on the streets. You'll find a larger number of them Friday or a Saturday. The other type are the non. Health card carrying Street Walkers (SW) who walk around the streets looking for business. Majority of them are out of shape, fat, old, worn out, ugly and some on drugs, white pros from USA needing money for a fix.Thank you LifeIsABeach:

This is the distinction I always see written on numerous mongering boards when posters are talking about Tijuana working girls.

Thus, when I see someone use the term "SWs" in Tijuana discussions, I'm always assuming they are talking about unlicensed walkers.

And thank you StudBucket, for explaining what you meant.

[Squid1234]

SW in US may be a street worker but it Tijuana it's a street walker and standing girl is the literal translation of paradita. Which is also a reason I turned down a XXBJ from a US Street walker (only health card girls can stand) because besides the fact she offered in it the alley which could have hood rats (rateros) waiting (especially if she's pimped), I was afraid from other posters that she could be a needle drug user and we know what risk that is. I've seen only a few SW's and only 2 have came up to me. The first a blond and the second with black hair and a hoodie (it was cold). In the US the girls walk because they can get ticketed for loitering, so there is no distinction between a SW and a SW. In Tijuana it's illegal to work without a health card just as in Vegas strippers have to have a license (a tax like fishing). Don't forget in Mexico you are guilty until proven innocent. So a Tijuana street walker (US or Mex) won't get in trouble for loitering but can actually get in trouble for working.

[FlapJacK]

It has been awhile since going to Tijuana. Maybe 6 months. I'm getting lazy and tired of the hassle I guess but it was well worth it. Arrived around 5:15 PM San Isidro and waiting an hour to park in the 7 dollar parking lot behind the jack in the box. I sure wish there were more reasonable parking choices but I'm not paying $30+ dollars for parking.

After parking, easy walk across the border. Walked over to the pharmacy near where the McDonald's use to be, bought some Viagra and antibiotics. Caught Taxi to Hong Kong, went in and had one beer and left. Something about Hong Kong these days turns me off. Walked over to Adelitas and had a $4 Cuban rum with some coke. Adelitas was ok but still not many chicas that to my liking or any that seemed normal looking.

Next stop was Tropical and got another rum and coke. By now I was starting to feel pretty good, Lots of girls by this time, some ugly and some others very pretty. As I was sitting at the bar enjoying my drink this cute little spinner sat next to me but did not say anything. I broke the ice and bought her a $20.00 Rum and coke. Yea I know.

She new zero English but I know enough Spanish. She was pretty little golden skin spinner with shoulder length straight hair and from Sinaloa was early to mid 20's I suspect. Very friendly and easy to chat with, Don't remember much of our conversation but I eventually asked her if she wanted to get a room for an hour and she smiled and said yes so off we went. She said $100 for one hour. Up in the room very friendly and playful. Took clothes off right away and helped me undress as well, I asked how she wanted it and she pushed me back on the bed and jumped on top of me. Started out with BBBJ and then she put condom on me and slid her nice tight pussy over my cock and began going at it. This chica was fit and full of energy as and ended up doing just about every position and all the wile she was kissing me and moaning. First pop came after about 20 min. Quick rinse in the shower together and back on the bed.

After about 5 or 10 min on the bed cuddling she jumped on me and using her nice wet juicy shaved pussy to stroked me back to life. I almost thought she was going bareback as I came pretty close to slipping into her a few times as she rubbed her pussy up and down my shaft. She slipped on condom and we went at it again and with lots of kissing. With the stamina of tri-athletes we at it non stop for nearly 30 min trying many positions, I was about to give up but I finally came again when I had her sideways from behind and boy did it feel good. After shower we headed back down and I offered to buy her dinner. She asked the door man for permission and he looked and me and then said yes. We went across the street to the corner taco Stand and had Tacos. After that back to the club for one last drink, In the club she kissed me some more a few times before we finished the drinks and I then headed home.

Getting back across the border was kind of confusing. Taxi dropped me off at the old location so I ended up going though the embassy. Is there a better drop off place I should ask for to get to new exit?

Over all I had a great time and would definitely repeat with her. Also while there I seen this very pretty and taller, very thin pretty faced girl that I was watching before I met the girl I went with that will love to get with in the future. Will try to go again near the end of January.

[The Tall Man]

It has been awhile since going to Tijuana. Maybe 6 months. I'm getting lazy and tired of the hassle I guess but it was well worth it. Arrived around 5:15 PM San Isidro and waiting an hour to park in the 7 dollar parking lot behind the jack in the box. I sure wish there were more reasonable parking choices but I'm not paying $30+ dollars for parking.

After parking, easy walk across the border. Walked over to the pharmacy near where the McDonald's use to be, bought some Viagra and antibiotics. Caught Taxi to Hong Kong, went in and had one beer and left. Something about Hong Kong these days turns me off. Walked over to Adelitas and had a $4 Cuban rum with some coke. Adelitas was ok but still not many chicas that to my liking or any that seemed normal looking.

Next stop was Tropical and got another rum and coke. By now I was starting to feel pretty good, Lots of girls by this time, some ugly and some others very pretty. As I was sitting at the bar enjoying my drink this cute little spinner sat next to me but did not say anything. I broke the ice and bought her a $20.00 Rum and coke. Yea I know.

She new zero English but I know enough Spanish. She was pretty little golden skin spinner with shoulder length straight hair and from Sinaloa was early to mid 20's I suspect. Very friendly and easy to chat with, Don't remember much of our conversation but I eventually asked her if she wanted to get a room for an hour and she smiled and said yes so off we went. She said $100 for one hour. Up in the room very friendly and playful. Took clothes off right away and helped me undress as well, I asked how she wanted it and she pushed me back on the bed and jumped on top of me. Started out with BBBJ and then she put condom on me and slid her nice tight pussy over my cock and began going at it. This chica was fit and full of energy as and ended up doing just about every position and all the wile she was kissing me and moaning. First pop came after about 20 min. Quick rinse in the shower together and back on the bed.

After about 5 or 10 min on the bed cuddling she jumped on me and using her nice wet juicy shaved pussy to stroked me back to life. I almost thought she was going bareback as I came pretty close to slipping into her a few times as she rubbed her pussy up and down my shaft. She slipped on condom and we went at it again and with lots of kissing. With the stamina of tri-athletes we at it non stop for nearly 30 min trying many positions, I was about to give up but I finally came again when I had her sideways from behind and boy did it feel good. After shower we headed back down and I offered to buy her dinner. She asked the door man for permission and he looked and me and then said yes. We went across the street to the corner taco Stand and had Tacos. After that back to the club for one last drink, In the club she kissed me some more a few times before we finished the drinks and I then headed home.

Getting back across the border was kind of confusing. Taxi dropped me off at the old location so I ended up going though the embassy. Is there a better drop off place I should ask for to get to new exit?

Over all I had a great time and would definitely repeat with her. Also while there I seen this very pretty and taller, very thin pretty faced girl that I was watching before I met the girl I went with that will love to get with in the future. Will try to go again near the end of January.FlapJack. The new PEDwest location is located, how to describe this, behind the old McDonalds where you hit up the pharmacy. Looking at the old McDonalds go right a block then left (you will see, actually cross paths with, the new bridge over the 'sewage' river / canal) just follow that back a block north west and you can't miss the entrance of the new PEDwest.

TTM.

[PdSuave]

It has been awhile since going to Tijuana. Maybe 6 months. I'm getting lazy and tired of the hassle I guess but it was well worth it. Arrived around 5:15 PM San Isidro and waiting an hour to park in the 7 dollar parking lot behind the jack in the box. I sure wish there were more reasonable parking choices but I'm not paying $30+ dollars for parking.

After parking, easy walk across the border. Walked over to the pharmacy near where the McDonald's use to be, bought some Viagra and antibiotics. Caught Taxi to Hong Kong, went in and had one beer and left. Something about Hong Kong these days turns me off. Walked over to Adelitas and had a $4 Cuban rum with some coke. Adelitas was ok but still not many chicas that to my liking or any that seemed normal looking.

Next stop was Tropical and got another rum and coke. By now I was starting to feel pretty good, Lots of girls by this time, some ugly and some others very pretty. As I was sitting at the bar enjoying my drink this cute little spinner sat next to me but did not say anything. I broke the ice and bought her a $20.00 Rum and coke. Yea I know..Very helpful info! Question, did the $100 cover the room as well, or did you pay extra for that?

[ScatManDoo]

FlapJack. The new PEDwest location is located, how to describe this, behind the old McDonalds where you hit up the pharmacy. Looking at the old McDonalds go right a block then left (you will see, actually cross paths with, the new bridge over the 'sewage' river / canal) just follow that back a block north west and you can't miss the entrance of the new PEDwest.The new PedWest is much closer to LZ than the (still operating) PedEast. In daylight hours I would recommend not getting a taxi, and just walking there in 15 to 20 minutes from LZ.

You would take the pedestrian walkway east from the Arch. Once you use the foot bridge to go over the Tijuana River, walk another 200 feet or so (about 70 paces) and the entrance is on the left.

[FlapJacK]

Very helpful info! Question, did the $100 cover the room as well, or did you pay extra for that?Room was not included. One hour room was $24.00.

[LifeIsABeach]

The new PedWest is much closer to LZ than the (still operating) PedEast. In daylight hours I would recommend not getting a taxi, and just walking there in 15 to 20 minutes from LZ. You would take the pedestrian walkway east from the Arch. Once you use the foot bridge to go over the Tijuana River, walk another 200 feet or so (about 70 paces) and the entrance is on the left.I used the PedWest again on Sunday morning 12/18 around 10.00 am. The lines are no longer shorter. They were longer than the lines I had seen at PedEast. Both General and Ready lines were long.

I did cross into Mexico on PedEast in the Mexican side on 12/15. I saw a Mexican Immigration officer at the end with enough space for a single person to pass next to him. A young gringo maybe in 30's ahead of me and he showed his visa pass to the Mexican guy. I said, I am going to be screwed. I kept walking and when I reached the Mexican Immigration guy, I said Buenas tardes and walked right past him. Shit. Next time, I am going to be stopped. I have walked through 6 times without visa and one Mexican immigration guy is going to stop me sometime. The end is near!

[Squid1234]

Dang, normal non holiday rate for adalita is 60 usd.

The longest I've seen at ped west was two lines with maybe 5 people each and two officers. But that's 10 pm and not 10 am.

[GolfSexRroll]

I used the PedWest again on Sunday morning 12/18 around 10.00 am. The lines are no longer shorter. They were longer than the lines I had seen at PedEast. Both General and Ready lines were long.

I did cross into Mexico on PedEast in the Mexican side on 12/15. I saw a Mexican Immigration officer at the end with enough space for a single person to pass next to him. A young gringo maybe in 30's ahead of me and he showed his visa pass to the Mexican guy. I said, I am going to be screwed. I kept walking and when I reached the Mexican Immigration guy, I said Buenas tardes and walked right past him. Shit. Next time, I am going to be stopped. I have walked through 6 times without visa and one Mexican immigration guy is going to stop me sometime. The end is near!I don, t get stopped by the agents that know me. I have 180 day visa. New ones stop me often. I am VERY GRINGO. I cross 4 times a week.

[Baxter Slade]

I don, t get stopped by the agents that know me. I have 180 day visa. New ones stop me often. I am VERY GRINGO. I cross 4 times a week.I also enter with the 180 day pass. I have found it to be will worth the 22 dollars or whatever it was I payed, to avoid the lines and filling out the form every time I enter. However I believe there is a good chance you could reuse one of your regular forms (not the 180 day) . When I enter I just hold up my form and they do not check it closely and I just walk in.

I was worried about crossing back yesterday due to it being the Friday before the holiday. Waited until around 7:30 p. M and zero wait time at pedwest.

[Jackie888]

Anyone have the latest update on the number of girls working? I was wondering whether it was worth going Monday-Tuesday, or just wait till the weekend.

[HorseTrader]

However I believe there is a good chance you could reuse one of your regular forms (not the 180 day) .
Based on my personal experience from November, even though the free 7 day pass is clearly marked for a single entry, it is accepted for multiple entries within the 7 day period. In fact, the desk agent didn't want to sell me a 180 day visa while I still had time on my 7 day visa.

The entry agent checked the date on my visa about half the time.

[Member #2041]

Based on my personal experience from November, even though the free 7 day pass is clearly marked for a single entry, it is accepted for multiple entries within the 7 day period. In fact, the desk agent didn't want to sell me a 180 day visa while I still had time on my 7 day visa.

The entry agent checked the date on my visa about half the time.This varies by the agent. I've had several that let me pass on an existing 7 day pass, but a couple of weeks ago, I had an agent that didn't, and who made me give up the 7 day pass and then wrote me a new 1 day pass that expired 2 days earlier than the existing 7-day pass did - even though the agent that wrote me the 7 day pass earlier in the week had told me I could use it for multiple entries. I probably should have just walked through on the left side, rather than going to the booths on the right side - which I only did because there wasn't any line at all on that side.

[SrChivo]

Found a hotel around the area, lots was booked. Lets see what happens. Anyone want to meet for a beer? PM me.

[Conejito]

Not sure if this will affect your taxi costs. For quite a while I have been using only the yellow cabs, paying $6 total from the border to Adelita Bar.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexicans-furious-over-fuel-price-hike-055720313.html


To you guys wondering about the exact entry paper rules, I will tell you the truth. The guy or lady at the desk will do whatever they feel like doing, including filling out a complete form or just waving you on. They are more likely to wave you on if they see previous entry stamps on your passport. They know what's up. When they ask 'where are you going' you just say Tijuana, when they ask how long you just say 'one day'.

There is no 7-day pass that allows multiple entries, it is the same free paper you get coming just for the day, it allows ONE entry and you can stay up to 7 days depending on what you told the guy. If you leave Mexico and come back, the rule is you will need a new one.

By the way, when you come back to the USA and the agent asks what you were doing in Mexico, just save time and tell the the truth, 'I went to see the clubs.' They know what's up too.

Finally, the US dollar has hit new highs against the peso, about 20 to 1. If you're paying with dollars I would not pay any more than $60 plus the room for a half hour these days, even at the Hong Kong club.

[Member #2041]

Not sure if this will affect your taxi costs. For quite a while I have been using only the yellow cabs, paying $6 total from the border to Adelita Bar.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexicans-furious-over-fuel-price-hike-055720313.html


To you guys wondering about the exact entry paper rules, I will tell you the truth. The guy or lady at the desk will do whatever they feel like doing, including filling out a complete form or just waving you on. They are more likely to wave you on if they see previous entry stamps on your passport. They know what's up. When they ask 'where are you going' you just say Tijuana, when they ask how long you just say 'one day'.

There is no 7-day pass that allows multiple entries, it is the same free paper you get coming just for the day, it allows ONE entry and you can stay up to 7 days depending on what you told the guy. If you leave Mexico and come back, the rule is you will need a new one.

By the way, when you come back to the USA and the agent asks what you were doing in Mexico, just save time and tell the the truth, 'I went to see the clubs.' They know what's up too.

Finally, the US dollar has hit new highs against the peso, about 20 to 1. If you're paying with dollars I would not pay any more than $60 plus the room for a half hour these days, even at the Hong Kong club.Except that you probably can't get any of the better chicas at Hong Kong for $60 on a weekend these days. But you probably can for 1000 pesos (which is just $50). Crazy, I know, but the fact is, you should pay in pesos to get maximum value. But I don't really do HK at all because the economics are not favorable, nowadays, I'm all about the Street chicas, for 250 p + the room for a sin-ropa quickie, or 500 p + the room for a half hour with the normal extras. My normal excursion to the zona now, in the era of 20 pesos to the dollar is to come during the daytime on a weekday, park for free in the street, exchange some dollars for pesos at a cambio, walk into the zona, scout the paraditas for talent, do a quickie with one, probably a new one for market research purposes, then do a longer session with one of my favorite regulars, then walk back across the border. Total expenditure, typically 850-900 pesos for two paradita chicas, plus about $6 bucks worth of gasoline driving to and from Tijuana from my home around Poway. All in all, a great way to kill an afternoon, spend $50, get some exercise walking about 4-5 miles, get laid twice, and I'm good to go. As long as the paraditas keep their peso rates at the 10-1 levels, but the FX is really 20-1, I can't see a reason for doing anything else. No Sosua, DR, no Costa Rica, no Brazil, no Indonesia, no Phils, no Thailand. No long, costly, cramped flights, Just allocate $50, a half hour each way drive to my house, get laid twice by cute chicas less than half my age, go home, sleep in my own bed, rinse and repeat, any damn time I feel like it. Which has typically been about twice a week on average over the course of the last few months.

For variety, sometimes I do two longer sessions, sometimes, I do three quickies, but you get the idea. I'm spending about $50 on average, for each of these excursions. I've even got a small but growing collection of chicas whom I'm getting real GFE sessions with.

[Captain Solo]

Besides Bangkok, Pattaya and Angeles City, Tijuana has the best and largest collection of hot putas 24 hours a day, everyday of the year, all in one block. There are so many hot young girls every time I am in the alley or HK that I no longer think about taking flights to any other country for pussies, well, except a few beach towns that recently opened up with lots of girls in an emerging country. Hehe.

It's true once you get to know them, paraditas and bar girls can give you close to GFE's every time. It may take a nice, average-looking guy only 2 to 3 sessions costing $30-50 to gain the friendship and affection from their favorite paraditas; it takes a lot more fichas and emergency loans to get bar girls' friendship. I know a few big spenders who did BBBJ, BBFS, suck asses, suck pussies with their alleged bar GF's, until they ran out of money. Then their bar GF's quickly forgot who they were. Hehe.

I suspect BBFS is also available for the right prices with a few paraditas as well. I know Jury and Karla near hotel Mini would do BBBJ as standard service.

Damn. Now everyone in Poway knows a respectable husband, father and grand father, who routinely skips church and gives up all family and social life to spend all the spare time of his life with putas in Tijuana. Hehe.


Except that you probably can't get any of the better chicas at Hong Kong for $60 on a weekend these days. But you probably can for 1000 pesos (which is just $50). Crazy, I know, but the fact is, you should pay in pesos to get maximum value. But I don't really do HK at all because the economics are not favorable, nowadays, I'm all about the Street chicas, for 250 p + the room for a sin-ropa quickie,

Total expenditure, typically 850-900 pesos for two paradita chicas, plus about $6 bucks worth of gasoline driving to and from Tijuana from my home around Poway. All in all, a great way to kill an afternoon, spend $50, get some exercise walking about 4-5 miles, get laid twice, and I'm good to go. As long as the paraditas keep their peso rates at the 10-1 levels, but the FX is really 20-1, I can't see a reason for doing anything else. No Sosua, DR, no Costa Rica, no Brazil, no Indonesia, no Phils, no Thailand...

[SrChivo]

Found 5 working girls chose 1, for. 5 HR session and was decent tip BBBJWCIM 400 pesos. Sucked me dry. I did fuck but she was a little loose and I'm a big guy and round as a tuna can just never hot the bottom. .

Also hired taxi 4.5 hours to show me outside this gulch. Found a decent strip club called Laquava. And Deja vu looks good.

[Member #2041]

Besides Bangkok, Pattaya and Angeles City, Tijuana has the best and largest collection of hot putas 24 hours a day, everyday of the year, all in one block. There are so many hot young girls every time I am in the alley or HK that I no longer think about taking flights to any other country for pussies, well, except a few beach towns that recently opened up with lots of girls in an emerging country. Hehe.

It's true once you get to know them, paraditas and bar girls can give you close to GFE's every time. It may take a nice, average-looking guy only 2 to 3 sessions costing $30-50 to gain the friendship and affection from their favorite paraditas; it takes a lot more fichas and emergency loans to get bar girls' friendship. I know a few big spenders who did BBBJ, BBFS, suck asses, suck pussies with their alleged bar GF's, until they ran out of money. Then their bar GF's quickly forgot who they were. Hehe.

I suspect BBFS is also available for the right prices with a few paraditas as well. I know Jury and Karla near hotel Mini would do BBBJ as standard service.

Damn. Now everyone in Poway knows a respectable husband, father and grand father, who routinely skips church and gives up all family and social life to spend all the spare time of his life with putas in Tijuana. Hehe.Well, I'm not presently a husband. And as I'm Jewish, I don't skip church but I do skip the synagogue. And I can vouch that more than one of my regular collection of paraditas offer BBFS as part of their GFE service for sufficient compensation. They didn't initially. They do now that they are comfortable with me and my companionship and the financial benefits that I provide them with.

[Baxter Slade]

Also hired taxi 4.5 hours to show me outside this gulch. Found a decent strip club called Laquava. And Deja vu looks good.Interesting concept. I enjoy exploring outside the Zona. What did 4. 5 hours for a cab cost. Also never heard of Laquava. But think you might be talking about La Cueva del peludo. The place that looks like you are walking into a cave. How did that work out. ?

[Captain Solo]

You may want to call up a few UBER drivers and make deals with them. They can turn off their computers and drive you without going through UBER, which is like a private car, much cheaper.

Or you can talk to old Diego, the Blue Taxi driver and his friend, who park in front of Bar Gloria. He's open to driving tours at vastly reduced rates. He's an old timer in Tijuana, speak good English and has been known honest and reliable. You can describe to him what you want to see, I. E. Pussy bars, strip joints, clubs with young girls, civies pick up joints ect. He knows local attractions better than most and can give you suggestions.

[SrChivo]

Interesting concept. I enjoy exploring outside the Zona. What did 4. 5 hours for a cab cost. Also never heard of Laquava. But think you might be talking about La Cueva del peludo. The place that looks like you are walking into a cave. How did that work out. ?900 pesos, stayed and waited as I was at a spa above cats bar. Went all over, at least 25 min ride to get back to the centro without traffic. Yes that La Quava.

[Bill]

So the amigos site is basically a pay site now if you want to participate and view topics and photos.

Too many members with duplicate handles creating problems. Exaggerating and misinformation trolls all over the place.

The original and best is good ol' ISG.

Thank you mods for offering the ignore feature.

Happy Mongering in 2017!

[Ezinho]

Not sure if anyone else would be interested in this info, but today I went to Serenity Massage on Revolucion and got a good massage, so I wanted to report on it.

Serenity is across the street from Caliente. I flew down to SD and for some reason my back was all messed up after the flight, even though it's only an hour or so from where I live. So I decided to try one one the massage shops on Revo.

The girl at the front desk was super cute; I wouldn't mind giving her a full body massage with my tongue! I paid $25 for an hour massage and my masseuse was named Reina, I needed a strong massage and apparently she was the only one that does them. Front desk cutie said another masseuse was there who could do a light touch massage, but I needed much more than that.

Reina did a very good job, she definitely knows what she's doing. It wasn't the best massage I've gotten but definitely worth the money. I tipped her 100 pesos and she was happy with that. I still prefer the Asian shops in Nor Cal, they do back walking which I love. But I can recommend Serenity if you're in Tijuana and in need of a strong, professional massage.

A full report is coming soon. I must say Tijuana has the potential to be a good mongering destination, but some things here need to change / improve for that to happen.

[Captain Solo]

There are at least a dozen heavy-weight chubbies in the alley who can walk on your back much better than skinny Asian girls, plus sex, all for 200 pesos.

So what improvements should Tijuana have? La Zona's chamber of Putas Commerce is all ears.


Reina did a very good job, she definitely knows what she's doing. It wasn't the best massage I've gotten but definitely worth the money. I tipped her 100 pesos and she was happy with that. I still prefer the Asian shops in Nor Cal, they do back walking which I love.

A full report is coming soon. I must say Tijuana has the potential to be a good mongering destination, but some things here need to change / improve for that to happen.

[Member #2041]

There are at least a dozen heavy-weight chubbies in the alley who can walk on your back much better than skinny Asian girls, plus sex, all for 200 pesos.

So what improvements should Tijuana have? La Zona's chamber of Putas Commerce is all ears.They could get the new bus service up and running. And station some security near the stop on Cohuilla and Revo.

[Captain Solo]

Was scheduled for service in Fall 2016 but is not yet operating.

The city has spent about $75 million to build many bus stops and marked many bus lanes, but the $85 million required to buy new buses may be late and we won't see any new buses any time soon.

Again various labor unions are heavily involved in this new transportation system which is expected to improve economic conditions for all people. Mongers who cross via Ped East can take a short ride to Coahuila.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/border-baja-california/sdut-tijuana-adopts-bus-rapid-transit-2015oct24-htmlstory.html


They could get the new bus service up and running. And station some security near the stop on Cohuilla and Revo.

[LifeIsABeach]

They could get the new bus service up and running. And station some security near the stop on Cohuilla and Revo.A new bus service is being tested and operational. Not many routas. No, Tijuana will remain a jack off destination for SCal men, both married and single. Easy to drive down, blow the daily load of milk in Tijuana and then go home to SCal all happy, "Honey I'm home!

[Member #2041]

I was back in the zona this afternoon. The border wait for pedestrians getting INTO Mexico was a half hour in the early afternoon, and the street girl choice was incredibly sparse. Fortunately, despite there being maybe 1/4 as many street chicas as normal for a weekday afternoon, a couple of my favorite regulars were there, so I was able to properly deal with my case of semen buildup from before New Years eve. No wait whatsoever crossing back to the USA Via PedWest at a little before 4 PM. Good to see that the Cambios in the northern part of San Ysidro were all giving 20.4 to 20.5 pesos to the dollar. The last few months, during the first few days of the month, there had been an imbalance of pesos on the USA Side, so they were giving crappy rates (like just barely above 19 when the spot rate was a bit above 20.5). None of that today, as I got a hair over 20.5 at one of my regular cambios.

[Ezinho]

No, Tijuana will remain a jack off destination for SCal men, both married and single. Easy to drive down, blow the daily load of milk in Tijuana and then go home to SCal all happy, "Honey I'm home!LOL, Tijuana is So Cal's cum rag! So funny but true!

The thing is, the exchange rate is so good right now, why aren't more mongers in Tijuana? It's less than $10 to go with a SG! Sure the session will probably be lame, but who cares for that kind of money? Why every straight male in San Diego isn't in Tijuana weekly is beyond me.

So this new years holiday weekend was pretty dead as far as chicas go, between the holidays and the weather it was slim pickings. The number of Sgs was way down but there were still a few lookers, Ximena is still working, she is in the alley now to the left when you enter. She's put on some weight, she has a little gut now but the rest of her body is still nice. Her attitude was robotic and distant with me, but again for 10 bucks, who cares? She got me off so I was happy, just gave her 200 pesos and walked out of the room while she cleaned herself. Also, that black haired chick in the alley right when you exit HK to the left was there, forget her name but she sucks good dick for a SG, another $10 well spent.

I wanted to try something out this trip, I wanted to see if I could get one of the less attractive girls on Constitution to go for 150 pesos, unfortunately there were hardly any girls out to try this experiment out on, and the ones that were out working countered me back at 200 pesos. The law of supply and demand was not in my favor! I ended up taking a cute little chubby from puebla near the bottom of Const up to the room, once upstairs and seeing her in better light, I decided on just a BJ from her, LOL. Still had fun with my "monger 150" experiment!

Hong Kong was pretty busy, more guys than chicks everyday that I went. New years day there was a gaggle of mongers in HK and only 15 chicas or so in the afternoon! Still had fun though, who is the chick that was dancing on the shaving creme stage on new years day, she kinda looked like a young jessica alba with extensions, fake tits, and I think a fake ass too. Very nice!

If the peso keeps weakening I'll have to make more trips down!

[Member #2041]

LOL, Tijuana is So Cal's cum rag! So funny but true!

The thing is, the exchange rate is so good right now, why aren't more mongers in Tijuana? It's less than $10 to go with a SG! Sure the session will probably be lame, but who cares for that kind of money? Why every straight male in San Diego isn't in Tijuana weekly is beyond me.

So this new years holiday weekend was pretty dead as far as chicas go, between the holidays and the weather it was slim pickings. The number of Sgs was way down but there were still a few lookers, Ximena is still working, she is in the alley now to the left when you enter. She's put on some weight, she has a little gut now but the rest of her body is still nice. Her attitude was robotic and distant with me, but again for 10 bucks, who cares? She got me off so I was happy, just gave her 200 pesos and walked out of the room while she cleaned herself. Also, that black haired chick in the alley right when you exit HK to the left was there, forget her name but she sucks good dick for a SG, another $10 well spent.

I wanted to try something out this trip, I wanted to see if I could get one of the less attractive girls on Constitution to go for 150 pesos, unfortunately there were hardly any girls out to try this experiment out on, and the ones that were out working countered me back at 200 pesos. The law of supply and demand was not in my favor! I ended up taking a cute little chubby from puebla near the bottom of Const up to the room, once upstairs and seeing her in better light, I decided on just a BJ from her, LOL. Still had fun with my "monger 150" experiment!

Hong Kong was pretty busy, more guys than chicks everyday that I went. New years day there was a gaggle of mongers in HK and only 15 chicas or so in the afternoon! Still had fun though, who is the chick that was dancing on the shaving creme stage on new years day, she kinda looked like a young jessica alba with extensions, fake tits, and I think a fake ass too. Very nice!

If the peso keeps weakining I'll have to make more trips down!Geez, is it really worth saving just over $2 to go with a less attractive chica and putting her in a bad mood by negotiating her down to 150 p? One of my new faves gives me multiple positions, sin ropa, and an enthusiastic attitude for the base 200 p. She's slightly thick, but has great tits and is overall reasonably attractive. I can't imagine getting a session that's nowhere near as good just to save 50 pesos. To me, it's much more worthwhile to get as many extras included in the base 200 or 250 p session than it is to grind the girl down to a 150 peso starting point. I mean seriously, Do you really need to fuck a chubby for slightly over $7 worth of pesos when you can fuck a hottie for under $10 worth? And I don't have an unlimited number of rounds in the chamber, so I prefer to use them in pursuit of quality, rather than rock-bottom pricing.

[ScatManDoo]

Geez, is it really worth saving just over $2 to go with a less attractive chica and putting her in a bad mood by negotiating her down to 150 p? One of my new faves gives me multiple positions, sin ropa, and an enthusiastic attitude for the base 200 p. She's slightly thick, but has great tits and is overall reasonably attractive. I can't imagine getting a session that's nowhere near as good just to save 50 pesos. To me, it's much more worthwhile to get as many extras included in the base 200 or 250 p session than it is to grind the girl down to a 150 peso starting point. I mean seriously, Do you really need to fuck a chubby for slightly over $7 worth of pesos when you can fuck a hottie for under $10 worth? And I don't have an unlimited number of rounds in the chamber, so I prefer to use them in pursuit of quality, rather than rock-bottom pricing.First of all, skillful negotiators bargain UP (not down) to 150 p service arrangements.

And when you receive a $4. 73 BBBJCIM from a fugly that simply had to learn how to give a great BJ-simply to survive. Then you'll have your answer.

[LifeIsABeach]

LOL, Tijuana is So Cal's cum rag! So funny but true!

The thing is, the exchange rate is so good right now, why aren't more mongers in Tijuana? It's less than $10 to go with a SG! Sure the session will probably be lame, but who cares for that kind of money? Why every straight male in San Diego isn't in Tijuana weekly is beyond me.When I lived in SCAl 10-15 years ago, I used to make constant trips to Tijuana. Then moved to NCal and though my one way drive is 500 miles to the border, I still used to make trips at least once a months. I have many miles on my car, majority from trips to Tijuana. Then with work and other factors, my trips decreased and now about every 3 months or if I need dental needs. Also, I myself do not like to make the long trip in the cold weather.

Tijuana is real cheap as the chicas are not good at math and think 300 pesos is more than a single bill of USD 20.00! I found that out on my last trip just before Christmas when I was out of pesos and gave the girl the $20.00 bill. She thought that was less than the 300 p I had been giving her! She was a new SG that weekend as my regulars were gone. She was a diamond in the rough and gave BBBJ and allowed me to touch and kiss her where ever I wanted. Not only that, one she started grinding her hips, she would cum multiple times and keep going. I am going to hang on to her as anal is on the offering once I convince her that it will not hurt as she kept saying that weekend. A bit rare to see from SGs to see them enjoying them themselves! Though there was little action that weekend plus rain and cold and Christmas, just a few chicas to keep you warm though!

[Member #2041]

First of all, skillful negotiators bargain UP (not down) to 150 p service arrangements.

And when you receive a $4. 73 BBBJCIM from a fugly that simply had to learn how to give a great BJ-simply to survive. Then you'll have your answer.No thanks. My right hand gives a great handjob, doing exactly what I wish, and it's free. It's also more attractive than that aforementioned fugly. But it's my hand, and I VASTLY prefer it when it's a hottie's mouth and tongue and saliva, not my hand, that's giving my tool the attention it craves. I need the visual stimulus of someone who I find attractive to be on my junk, not someone who is less attractive than my right hand, and whom I have to keep my eyes closed just to stay hard. For me, Tijuana is all about fucking and getting sucked by cuties who are thirty years younger than I am, who are as cute as anyone I lusted over in high school and college. I can even get fucked and sucked for free in the USA If I don't mind a fat old hag. But I'd have to look at her, and even worse, listen to her before and after the deed. I much prefer someone who is attractive enough that her face and naked body alone is enough to get me hard and keep me hard. If that costs me an extra 100 pesos, so be it, BFD. Nowadays, that's less than $5, and it's less than $5 very well spent, IMHO.

[Bill]

No thanks. My right hand gives a great handjob, doing exactly what I wish, and it's free. It's also more attractive than that aforementioned fugly. But it's my hand, and I VASTLY prefer it when it's a hottie's mouth and tongue and saliva, not my hand, that's giving my tool the attention it craves. I need the visual stimulus of someone who I find attractive to be on my junk, not someone who is less attractive than my right hand, and whom I have to keep my eyes closed just to stay hard. For me, Tijuana is all about fucking and getting sucked by cuties who are thirty years younger than I am, who are as cute as anyone I lusted over in high school and college. I can even get fucked and sucked for free in the USA If I don't mind a fat old hag. But I'd have to look at her, and even worse, listen to her before and after the deed. I much prefer someone who is attractive enough that her face and naked body alone is enough to get me hard and keep me hard. If that costs me an extra 100 pesos, so be it, BFD. Nowadays, that's less than $5, and it's less than $5 very well spent, IMHO.I agree with your thinking.

But also think if a guy enjoys those 100 or 150 girls then more power to him.

I Have seen many of those girls and would not take them because there is no physical attraction. Closing my eyes is not an option.

One guys favorite died from an illness and was willing to accept most any price to survive.

Different strokes for different mongers, but the same goals so no judgement or argument here.

[Member #2041]

The thing is, the exchange rate is so good right now, why aren't more mongers in Tijuana? It's less than $10 to go with a SG! Sure the session will probably be lame, but who cares for that kind of money? Why every straight male in San Diego isn't in Tijuana weekly is beyond me. As someone who IS in Tijuana on at least a weekly basis, I have some observations about this, because I had taken a several year hiatus from Tijuana before re-discovering it in the middle of 2016:

For starters, the place is very much demonized in the San Diego media. We get all of the horror stories about widespread violent crime and rampant drug use and disease, but very little about the lower costs of most things. One of these is the cost of prescription meds. Something I USED to come over for, prior to Obamacare, but no longer had to once the Affordable Care Act significantly improved that situation for me personally.

Second, the border wait has been pretty bad ever since 9/11, and that situation has only recently improved with various workarounds like Sentry / Global Entry, and the addition of more crossing lanes via PedWest.

For me, the two main reasons that I had stopped coming over were the fact that the border wait was pretty damn bad, at just about any time of day, and the fact that I no longer needed to get prescriptions there took away my LEGITIMATE excuse for going over, which I could tell people without any stigma. The third reason was that, when the USA economy crapped out at the end of the Bush Presidency, the economics changed. The price of a decent hooker in San Diego had been $200 or more for a short time session, the economy drove that down to $100-140 for a half hour, with some not too bad providers offering $60-80 quickies. When I could get a reliable quickie in the USA For $80, I no longer had any incentive to deal with the border wait, especially when, at 13-14 pesos to the dollar, I was still paying $40-50 for a comparable shag in Tijuana, plus having to spend more money on gas and parking and cabs, plus killing an hour or more waiting to cross back to the USA, It simply wasn't worth the effort.

Now that Trump and Mexican government ineptitude has cratered the Peso to 20+ to a dollar, and the USA economy has improved, the economics are significantly more favorable for a Tijuana excursion. In the last year, I've seen the cost of a basic shag in the USA go UP from $60-80 to $80 minimum, more typically $100-120, even $140 minimum for a half hour GFE session on our side of the border. While at the same time, I can get that same quality in Tijuana for $12-15 for a basic quickie, and $30-40 for a half hour GFE quality session. And while the economics of fucking putas in Tijuana was improving, the border wait and the price of gas here in the USA was also improving. Nowadays, I can manage and time my trips so that I know that my combined border wait in both directions will be no more than a half hour, and I can get a GFE shag for under $40 and a quickie shag for under $15. All of that is very different from the way it was 3-5 years ago. And I would venture to guess that the VAST majority of men in Southern California don't even know about that, because there is no visibility to it in the San Diego media - just the drug violence.

[Bill]

My 2 cents is that the price of girls could even be 5 bucks but word has gotten around that the cops will jack you up if they have a chance.

A high possibility of getting assaults and robbed could be a factor too.

I think in Tijuana risking it for the reward of sex is a no-go for many Americans.

[LifeIsABeach]

No thanks. I VASTLY prefer it when it's a hottie's mouth and tongue and saliva, not my hand, that's giving my tool the attention it craves. I need the visual stimulus of someone who I find attractive to be on my junk, not someone who is less attractive than my right hand, and whom I have to keep my eyes closed just to stay hard. For me, Tijuana is all about fucking and getting sucked by cuties who are thirty years younger than I am, who are as cute as anyone I lusted over in high school and college. I can even get fucked and sucked for free in the USA If I don't mind a fat old hag. But I'd have to look at her, and even worse, listen to her before and after the deed. I much prefer someone who is attractive enough that her face and naked body alone is enough to get me hard and keep me hard. If that costs me an extra 100 pesos, so be it, BFD. Nowadays, that's less than $5, and it's less than $5 very well spent, IMHO.I agree. I cannot even get a hard on with some fat ugly woman with no teeth and double Pirelli tires around the waist. I would rather pay extra with a beauty who would give a GFE. I am not 20 something that would just jack off at the sound of any woman! I have to be aroused. Also, I am not going to take my money with me when the bell rings.

[StRobert]

Hi guys! Is the increase in the prices of gasoline (20%) in Tijuana has a negative action on taxis. Is it now possible to catch a taxi in Tijuana at San Ysidro (old border at the trolley station) to Zona Norte (Adelita, HK) around 7 PM - 8 PM and go back to the old border in San Ysidro (trolley station) around midnight? I have planned a visit next week. Thanks for your reply.

[Captain Solo]

There were plenty idle taxis around La Zona late night Friday, may be 4 to 5 drivers for every potential customer.

With gas in shortage and price hike by 20%, the worst that could happen would be a 20% increase in fares in near future. Don't know long term. It could get worse because presently there are riots in Baja Sud due to shortage. Riots could be in Tijuana next.

Just get a clear agreement with the drivers, exactly where to go for how much, $5 / 50 pesos or $6 / 60 pesos (assuming cabbies are not smarter than their street girl friends), so no one feels cheated after the deal is done.


Hi guys! Is the increase in the prices of gasoline (20%) in Tijuana has a negative action on taxis. Is it now possible to catch a taxi in Tijuana at San Ysidro (old border at the trolley station) to Zona Norte (Adelita, HK) around 7 PM - 8 PM and go back to the old border in San Ysidro (trolley station) around midnight? I have planned a visit next week. Thanks for your reply.

[PdSuave]

I'm going down to Mazatlan for a weekend soon. Going to park my car at the airport. Has anyone taken a cab to HK from the airport? Approx pesos?

[Captain Solo]

The distance is about 7 to 10 miles. Normal cab fare may be around $20.

Check with old Diego, the blue cab driver who parks in front of bar Gloria. He speaks English. He and his other cabbie friends had taken my pilot friend to the Otay Mesa border crossing for $10 in a special deal.

Tijuana airport is nearer and easier, so negotiate with him.

The narrow road from La Zona to the Otay mesa border crossing goes through Zona Rio and some of the harshest barrios on the East side. Some stretches of the road are narrow, helter skelter rocky road high on edges of the mesa, looking down to the valley a few hundred feet below without guard rails. Drink and drive at night on that road is purely suicidal.


I'm going down to Mazatlan for a weekend soon. Going to park my car at the airport. Has anyone taken a cab to HK from the airport? Approx pesos?

[SaltShaker]

One of my HK favorites text me, I am off on Tuesday, January 4, "come see me". My response, "do not have any money". She said, "no problem". My thinking, "fish on", "Blue Light Special (KMart)". My response was, Ley Market parking lot, 5:00 pm. Many of the transient / non transient BGs live in the apartments across from Ley market. There is never any street parking on the apartment street.

Went to my favorite money exchange place. 20.8 pesos / 1 USD.

Arrived at meeting place, she looked normal (less make up), however, the jeans were tight and tits were up and perky. We went to "Pampas" (one of my favorites). Went to "La Plaza" and window shopped, then "La Mansion".

We arrived at the La Mansion. Mostly it was quiet, giggling, rubbing. No tv. Very relaxing. The sex was normal. I set my alarm. Got up a 4:00 am, took her home.

Out of pocket, time, gasoline, dinner, hotel. I guess she just wanted to be normal for a moment!

[EBoardbuilder]

I've been traveling for the last month and haven't been able to visit to Tijuana. Most of you guys are saying gas is now up 20% since Mexico unregulated them (Genus Idea) and seems like protests and going to get worst before it gets better if they shutdown our border. Does anyone think it's getting to the point of its cheaper and safer just to use Uber down there? I'm thinking the cabby's must be super pissed right now and might try to stiff you if they could.

[Member #2041]

I've been traveling for the last month and haven't been able to visit to Tijuana. Most of you guys are saying gas is now up 20% since Mexico unregulated them (Genus Idea) and seems like protests and going to get worst before it gets better if they shutdown our border. Does anyone think it's getting to the point of its cheaper and safer just to use Uber down there? I'm thinking the cabby's must be super pissed right now and might try to stiff you if they could.I was in the zona today. The Pedestrian entry and exit were unaffected by the protests, and the area where taxis drop people off near PedWest, and pick up rides coming into MX by PedEast were unaffected. The protesters were chanting and making noise, but not blocking the entry and exit of cars at the San Ysidro crossing today. There was a heavy military presence at the border crossing, which insured that the protesters didn't do anything other than make noise, wave flags, and hold signs. There were no shortage of Taxi drivers soliciting every gringo they saw for rides.

BTW, the two Pemex stations I walked past on my way from PedEast to Revolucion were closed and taped off, with signs saying they were closed, no Gas.

[Member #2041]

I'm going down to Mazatlan for a weekend soon. Going to park my car at the airport. Has anyone taken a cab to HK from the airport? Approx pesos?As I'll be going to Cabo out of Tijuana in a couple of months, I asked the fares today, and was told on first quotes, $15-20. I'd try to offer 200 pesos and see if I get takers, or a counter quote in pesos in the 250-300 range.

[The Tall Man]

I was in the zona today. The Pedestrian entry and exit were unaffected by the protests, and the area where taxis drop people off near PedWest, and pick up rides coming into MX by PedEast were unaffected. The protesters were chanting and making noise, but not blocking the entry and exit of cars at the San Ysidro crossing today. There was a heavy military presence at the border crossing, which insured that the protesters didn't do anything other than make noise, wave flags, and hold signs. There were no shortage of Taxi drivers soliciting every gringo they saw for rides.

BTW, the two Pemex stations I walked past on my way from PedEast to Revolucion were closed and taped off, with signs saying they were closed, no Gas.I frankly was not up to date on the gasoline problems in all of Mexico until I watched the news last night. This is a major issue, the raising by 20% gas price, and will only continue as the government will bring it up to market rate by December 2017, read no more gas subsidize.

This problem and the resultant riots will continue. The peso is getting blasted more so but yummy yummy for us mongers.

Have fun all!

TTM.

[Member #2041]

I frankly was not up to date on the gasoline problems in all of Mexico until I watched the news last night. This is a major issue, the raising by 20% gas price, and will only continue as the government will bring it up to market rate by December 2017, read no more gas subsidize.

This problem and the resultant riots will continue. The peso is getting blasted more so but yummy yummy for us mongers.

Have fun all!

TTM.Speaking of the Peso getting blasted, yesterday, the Cambios on the northern part of San Ysidro were giving between 20.7 and 20.8, and I got 21.2 on my Schwab ATM withdrawal.

[LifeIsABeach]

Speaking of the Peso getting blasted, yesterday, the Cambios on the northern part of San Ysidro were giving between 20.7 and 20.8, and I got 21.2 on my Schwab ATM withdrawal.It may only be yummy yummy with chicas as they are bad at mathematics but else where just about everywhere, the prices will go up. I notice it last month a the hotel I used to stay were asking double the price. The restaurants I eat, had new much higher prices with stickies, Massages were more, Dentistas asking more, taxis will ask more and so on. It will in total cost more for visits to Mexico from now on.

[Member #2041]

It may only be yummy yummy with chicas as they are bad at mathematics but else where just about everywhere, the prices will go up. I notice it last month a the hotel I used to stay were asking double the price. The restaurants I eat, had new much higher prices with stickies, Massages were more, Dentistas asking more, taxis will ask more and so on. It will in total cost more for visits to Mexico from now on.Supply and Demand still holds. If there are more chicas than there are punters to arriba with them, I don't see the paradita price increasing dramatically from 200 p base before extras. Although certainly well regarded and unusually attractive chicas can certainly set higher rate structures, they could anyways before gasoline got more expensive.

[Squid1234]

I was quoted full conversion in pesos at HK but that's most likely because she checked to see if I was excited to see her. But I think that might be the rate hike we see. Since some girls won't want to convert USD, they may still negotiate pesos but they asking price will be higher. Taxi rates should stay exactly the same as the shortcut bridge is now open and its either half or one third the distance as previously they had to do like a horse shoe loop around. I should have timed the ride but I think the old ride was 10 min and the new ride is 5. My taxi did not scam for more money but I'm sure it will happen to others.

[GolfSexRroll]

Supply and Demand still holds. If there are more chicas than there are punters to arriba with them, I don't see the paradita price increasing dramatically from 200 p base before extras. Although certainly well regarded and unusually attractive chicas can certainly set higher rate structures, they could anyways before gasoline got more expensive.My favorite told me that most of the alley paraditas are asking 300 p or $30 for basic sexo. Con sin ropa 400 or -500 p for completo sin ropa. 400 sexo. 500 sucky fucky sin ropa. I pay the same price as always. YMMV .

[ScatManDoo]

My favorite told me that most of the alley paraditas are asking 300 p or $30 for basic sexo. Con sin ropa 400 or -500 p for completo sin ropa. 400 sexo. 500 sucky fucky sin ropa. I pay the same price as always. YMMV .I have some pretty low peso rates for many of my regular chicas (for some I think they just like the regalo).

I made four weekend trips in November and December, and nobody was asking for a raise (except for the one chicas that regularly asks me for a raise).

[Member #2041]

My favorite told me that most of the alley paraditas are asking 300 p or $30 for basic sexo. Con sin ropa 400 or -500 p for completo sin ropa. 400 sexo. 500 sucky fucky sin ropa. I pay the same price as always. YMMV .Most still quoted me 200 p for basic. The one price change I did notice is that there is some more resistance to doing sin ropa for just 50 p more. I had 3 chicas refuse my offer of 250 for sin ropa sexo yesterday. Prior to that, it was rare for them to turn down my counter offer cinquenta mas for sin ropa.

I am still paying my most of my regulars 250 p + the cuarto for a sin ropa quicky. I have a couple who do the sin ropa for free without any adder on the basic 200 p. My best favoritas are all still doing me with longer sessions with several extras, or else full bare sessions for 500 p + the cuarto.

[Porker]

I have done this trip 2 x in the last 12 months, and my offer of 100 pesos for the ride was immediately accepted by the first passing cab on Constitucion heading up the hill. Offering 20 dollars is pretty excessive. Remember, there are tons of taxi drivers and they will throw a number at you based on how dumb they think you are / look.

From the airport to the Zona is trickier, 200 pesos is probably a good deal, though the taxi mafia drivers try very hard to hold the line at 20 dollars.

[PdSuave]

I have done this trip 2 x in the last 12 months, and my offer of 100 pesos for the ride was immediately accepted by the first passing cab on Constitucion heading up the hill. Offering 20 dollars is pretty excessive. Remember, there are tons of taxi drivers and they will throw a number at you based on how dumb they think you are / look.

From the airport to the Zona is trickier, 200 pesos is probably a good deal, though the taxi mafia drivers try very hard to hold the line at 20 dollars.I heard there is a direct route to the airport, without driving through the border?

[Member #2041]

I heard there is a direct route to the airport, without driving through the border?Yes there is, but then you have to cross an expensive pedestrian toll bridge and park at a very expensive parking lot at that bridge. Google Tijuana Cross Border Express for detailed info if you are interested I think it costs $15 USD each way to cross, and $17 USD each day or fraction of a day to park there, and you have to be ticketed on a Tijuana flight to use it.

[SaltShaker]

There is a new chica market. Haitian Chicas.

[GolfSexRroll]

I have some pretty low peso rates for many of my regular chicas (for some I think they just like the regalo).

I made four weekend trips in November and December, and nobody was asking for a raise (except for the one chicas that regularly asks me for a raise).My chica told me what she expects from new customers.

[Member #2041]

There is a new chica market. Haitian Chicas.Where did you find the Haitiana in the first pic? She's my type for sure, I would love to take her for a spin.

[PdSuave]

Yes there is, but then you have to cross an expensive pedestrian toll bridge and park at a very expensive parking lot at that bridge. Google Tijuana Cross Border Express for detailed info if you are interested I think it costs $15 USD each way to cross, and $17 USD each day or fraction of a day to park there, and you have to be ticketed on a Tijuana flight to use it.That's why my flight to Mazatlan was so cheap flying out of Tijuana! ($149). Have you ever flown out of Tijuana? Do you think it's easier to use that express bridge than to drive across the border to the airport? I'm not sure how things would go if I park in the US, cross the border with my rolling carry-on, then take a cab to the airport! LOL. Still researching!

[Captain Solo]

Cheapest and easiest way would be to take the Greyhound bus which would cross the border and make 1 stop at Tijuana airport.

Or go to La Zona, have fun then offer the taxi 100 pesos to the airport.


I heard there is a direct route to the airport, without driving through the border?

[PdSuave]

Cheapest and easiest way would be to take the Greyhound bus which would cross the border and make 1 stop at Tijuana airport.

Or go to La Zona, have fun then offer the taxi 100 pesos to the airport.Haha. Well yes, this trip is going to include a trip to HK in some capacity! Just not sure where I'm going to park my car while I'm down in Sinaloa.

Thanks for your input brother!

[Member #2041]

That's why my flight to Mazatlan was so cheap flying out of Tijuana! ($149). Have you ever flown out of Tijuana? Do you think it's easier to use that express bridge than to drive across the border to the airport? I'm not sure how things would go if I park in the US, cross the border with my rolling carry-on, then take a cab to the airport! LOL. Still researching!I have never flown out of TIJ, but I have flown into it from La Paz many years ago (This was prior to 9/11, so it's irrelevant to the current experience). I will be doing a round trip from Tijuana to Cabo in the next couple of months (I paid $115 for my ticket compared to $300 out of San Diego), so I've been doing the research. Right now, my plan is to take Public Transit to San Ysidro and then to take a Taxi to the airport once I cross the border at the Pedestrian crossing in San Ysidro. I have no experience with the CBX crossing, but folks that I know tell me that it is easy, but very expensive. If I were to use it, my parking and crossing fees would be noticeably more than my airplane ticket was.

[The Tall Man]

Where did you find the Haitiana in the first pic? She's my type for sure, I would love to take her for a spin.


There is a new chica market. Haitian Chicas.Ditto that on pic number 1, and very pretty too!

With the exchange rate, I checked this morning, at 21.78 MP to the USD were all going to benefit.

TTM.

[TomJackin]

That's why my flight to Mazatlan was so cheap flying out of Tijuana! ($149). Have you ever flown out of Tijuana? Do you think it's easier to use that express bridge than to drive across the border to the airport? I'm not sure how things would go if I park in the US, cross the border with my rolling carry-on, then take a cab to the airport! LOL. Still researching!I used this route twice.

https://www.crossborderxpress.com/node/1

[Quagmire1974]

There is a new chica market. Haitian Chicas.Nice try. I'm not sure where you got the first picture of the girl and her tits. But the second and third picture of the girl with the tattoo on her ass and the girl showing her back? Yeah, you ripped those off from Krezi over on the General Information thread in the Haiti section of ISG.

[FlapJacK]

Taxi rates should stay exactly the same as the shortcut bridge is now open and its either half or one third the distance as previously they had to do like a horse shoe loop around. I should have timed the ride but I think the old ride was 10 min and the new ride is 5. My taxi did not scam for more money but I'm sure it will happen to others.Where exactly do you ask the taxi to take you to get to the shortcut / bridge? I was there a few weeks ago and I got dropped off at the old spot and had to walk.

[Ninguno Especial]

My favorite told me that most of the alley paraditas are asking 300 p or $30 for basic sexo.Great example of saving 50% ($15.00) by paying in pesos. Of course this works with SG's (street girls) more easily than bar girls. Best not to ask them "how much" but tell them what you usually pay and for what. Then ask "is that OK?" Often it will be.

[SaltShaker]

All my photos are ripped off. Even the articles. Its all a lie. There are no Haitians in Tijuana. The news articles are lies. The Haitians that are on the streets in Tijuana are not real.

Its a Trump conspiracy.


Nice try. I'm not sure where you got the first picture of the girl and her tits. But the second and third picture of the girl with the tattoo on her ass and the girl showing her back? Yeah, you ripped those off from Krezi over on the General Information thread in the Haiti section of ISG.

[MongerHunger]

Is this false information being spread? Pictures that don't match up? It's not cool if it's fake. Would love clarification and validation of these claims. No need to provide false accounts to others that look for accurate information in this forum. Please clear this up.


I saw both of them standing as I drove by. I parked and walk back to there location. I noticed them because they stood out from the normal street activity.

Refreshing eye candy!

[Utenick]

Hey fellas,

I have San Diego business trip coming up this weekend and my passport was just completely ruined in the washer / dryer. I have the trusted traveler / SENTRI card to get back into the US, but I'm worried about getting into Mexico. I read through several threads and it looks like some are sneaking through on Mexican national side? Should I just give up the dream for this trip and wait till next time when I have a replacement passport?

Thank you in advance.

[Captain Solo]

Apparently there are thousands desperate Caribbeans, Haitians, Cubans etc. Hanging out in Tijuana, applying and waiting for asylum in the US. But I have not seen these very dark girls in the bars or on the street.

Other bros with interests in Caribbean girls may be able to verify the info. Good catch on your part.


Nice try. I'm not sure where you got the first picture of the girl and her tits. But the second and third picture of the girl with the tattoo on her ass and the girl showing her back? Yeah, you ripped those off from Krezi over on the General Information thread in the Haiti section of ISG.

[MongerHunger]

Looks like the photos in fact were taken off the Haiti thread that was posted by Krezi starting back in October of last year and another from December of last year. What is your motive behind such shenanigans but bro's you can see it and verify for yourself. We need credible accounts in this forum!

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?3104-General-Information


All my photos are ripped off. Even the articles. Its all a lie. There are no Haitians in Tijuana. The news articles are lies. The Haitians that are on the streets in Tijuana are not real.

Its a Trump conspiracy.

[Captain Solo]

I drove and flew into Mexico hundred times in the past 20 years. Nobody has never asked to see my passport.

Mexico will accept passport or SENTRI cards, as well as just US driver license, as proper travel docs. Bring your laundered passport along for back up. Don't forget to bring your wallet full of cash and bank cards to enjoy your life. If available, bring a few small, tasteful and valuable gifts for your favorite girls. The chicas fall in love with those small gifts.

Don't give up your dream. Head straight for warm, laid back, sexy, friendly Mexico and have the funnest and sexiest time of your life in Tijuana. Some of world's hottest, sweetest, sexiest, funnest, flirtiest young girls, with excellent bed-side talents, are anxiously waiting for your arrival.


Hey fellas,

I have San Diego business trip coming up this weekend and my passport was just completely ruined in the washer / dryer. I have the trusted traveler / SENTRI card to get back into the US, but I'm worried about getting into Mexico. I read through several threads and it looks like some are sneaking through on Mexican national side? Should I just give up the dream for this trip and wait till next time when I have a replacement passport?

Thank you in advance.

[Member #2041]

All my photos are ripped off. Even the articles. Its all a lie. There are no Haitians in Tijuana. The news articles are lies. The Haitians that are on the streets in Tijuana are not real.

Its a Trump conspiracy.The question is not whether there are Haitians in Tijuana. It's whether your photos, which you claimed were actual Haitiians IN TIJUANA, actually were taken of chicas IN TIJUANA. Anyone who has been in Tijuana recently has seen groups of Haitians, either walking around, or standing around - especially around the pedestrian bridge and the border crossings. I certainly have. But I've never actually seen a Haitian working girl in one of the bars or on the street in the Zona. THAT's the specific lie you've been accused of perpetrating. Just like there are groups of Haitians trying to get asylum in the U.S. who are in TJ, there are large groups of Chinese Tourists in TJ - but nobody claims that they are infiltrating the zona as working putas. YOU made that specific claim about Haitians.

The simple question is this. Did those photos of naked Haitiana working putas actually come from Tijuana, or did you copy them from other folks took them in other places who did not misrepresent them as being chicas who actually are in Tijuana? Because if it's the latter, you've done a major disservice to your brothers here on this forum, who look to it for ACCURATE information, not mis-representations.

[Member #2041]

Hey fellas,

I have San Diego business trip coming up this weekend and my passport was just completely ruined in the washer / dryer. I have the trusted traveler / SENTRI card to get back into the US, but I'm worried about getting into Mexico. I read through several threads and it looks like some are sneaking through on Mexican national side? Should I just give up the dream for this trip and wait till next time when I have a replacement passport?

Thank you in advance.You might get through, and you might not. It's a crapshoot. I walked across on the Mexican side of the line a few times before I ever got stopped. Before my passport got renewed. But now that they recognize me, I don't try anymore. The other choice is, you could simply walk across in Otay Mesa, where they don't check people coming in for passports.

[MongerHunger]

Nicely put.

The photos were taken from the Haiti General Discussion thread. I verified it myself like others have. What a shame, deception and a disservice!


The question is not whether there are Haitians in Tijuana. It's whether your photos, which you claimed were actual Haitiians IN TIJUANA, actually were taken of chicas IN TIJUANA. Anyone who has been in Tijuana recently has seen groups of Haitians, either walking around, or standing around - especially around the pedestrian bridge and the border crossings. I certainly have. But I've never actually seen a Haitian working girl in one of the bars or on the street in the Zona. THAT's the specific lie you've been accused of perpetrating. Just like there are groups of Haitians trying to get asylum in the U.S. who are in TJ, there are large groups of Chinese Tourists in TJ - but nobody claims that they are infiltrating the zona as working putas. YOU made that specific claim about Haitians.

The simple question is this. Did those photos of naked Haitiana working putas actually come from Tijuana, or did you copy them from other folks took them in other places who did not misrepresent them as being chicas who actually are in Tijuana? Because if it's the latter, you've done a major disservice to your brothers here on this forum, who look to it for ACCURATE information, not mis-representations.

[Baxter Slade]

Hey fellas,

I have San Diego business trip coming up this weekend and my passport was just completely ruined in the washer / dryer. I have the trusted traveler / SENTRI card to get back into the US, but I'm worried about getting into Mexico. I read through several threads and it looks like some are sneaking through on Mexican national side? Should I just give up the dream for this trip and wait till next time when I have a replacement passport?

Thank you in advance.I would not let the passport thing stop you. If you have the shredded up one bring it along to verify your story. And even with no passport they give you one free pass. They will probably want to take a photo and fingerprint you then let you in with a warning that next time you need a passport. It only takes a couple minutes.

[Quagmire1974]

Hey fellas,

Using the picture of the girl showing her tits from SaltShaker's post, I used Google and searched by image. The girl showing her tits is on numerous websites, including this one:

http://ebony387.rssing.com/chan-11819734/all_p38.html

Just scroll about a quarter of the way down and you'll see her.

Absolutely pathetic that a Senior Member of ISG would rip off photos and post them as his own.

[PdSuave]

I drove and flew into Mexico hundred times in the past 20 years. Nobody has never asked to see my passport.

Mexico will accept passport or SENTRI cards, as well as just US driver license, as proper travel docs. Bring your laundered passport along for back up. Don't forget to bring your wallet full of cash and bank cards to enjoy your life. If available, bring a few small, tasteful and valuable gifts for your favorite girls. The chicas fall in love with those small gifts.

Don't give up your dream. Head straight for warm, laid back, sexy, friendly Mexico and have the funnest and sexiest time of your life in Tijuana. Some of world's hottest, sweetest, sexiest, funnest, flirtiest girls, with excellent bed-side talents, are anxiously waiting for your arrival.So, walking across the border, US Drivers license is enough? I was wondering if everyone here brings their passports along to go fuck at HK. I guess I'd be worried it would get stolen if confronted by policia or the cholo element down there.

[The Tall Man]

Hey fellas,

Using the picture of the girl showing her tits from SaltShaker's post, I used Google and searched by image. The girl showing her tits is on numerous websites, including this one:

http://ebony387.rssing.com/chan-11819734/all_p38.html

Just scroll about a quarter of the way down and you'll see her.

Absolutely pathetic that a Senior Member of ISG would rip off photos and post them as his own.Say it ain't so! What a shame. She still is a cutie!

TTM.

[WombatEd2]

For me, living in San Diego, the CBX was by far the cheapest way to go. I left my car at home* and took an Uber to the bridge. The walk across the bridge was simple, although an idiot with Mexican customs screwed up our paperwork, and that took an extra 20 minutes to clear up.

Flying within Mexico is a lot cheaper than flying from San Diego into Mexico.

*You're all welcome to park on my street, if you can find it. It's in a nice, quite, crime-free neighborhood.

[Captain Solo]

Interjet is flying brand-new Airbus A321's nonstop (4 hours 40 min) from LAX to Cancun and Guadalajara for $250 to $260, the lowest fares and quickest flights into Mexico I have seen in a long time.

Flights between between various US and Mexico's destinations are also nonstop and the lowest in the market, about half what Volaris and AeroMexico usually charge.

Interjet is new but is in a code share alliance with American Airlines, so they cannot be that bad. AA must have carefully checked out their pilots' training, qualifications, certifications, flight procedures and operations and also the jets maintenance. Flight attendants have to be hot and sexy to qualify for their jobs, not all big, fat grand mas like those on AA, United hehe.

I can take cheap UBER rides in and out of LAX and not have to worry about parking.

I hope they will fly safely and make lots of money in their market.


Flying within Mexico is a lot cheaper than flying from San Diego into Mexico.

*You're all welcome to park on my street, if you can find it. It's in a nice, quite, crime-free neighborhood.

[Captain Solo]

Those are RT fares.


Interjet is flying brand-new Airbus A321's nonstop (4 hours 40 min) from LAX to Cancun and Guadalajara for $250 to $260, the lowest fares and quickest flights into Mexico I have seen in a long time.

[PdSuave]

Interjet is flying brand-new Airbus A321's nonstop (4 hours 40 min) from LAX to Cancun and Guadalajara for $250 to $260, the lowest fares and quickest flights into Mexico I have seen in a long time.

Flights between between various US and Mexico's destinations are also nonstop and the lowest in the market, about half what Volaris and AeroMexico usually charge.

Interjet is new but is in a code share alliance with American Airlines, so they cannot be that bad. AA must have carefully checked out their pilots' training, qualifications, certifications, flight procedures and operations and also the jets maintenance. Flight attendants have to be hot and sexy to qualify for their jobs, not all big, fat grand mas like those on AA, United hehe.

I can take cheap UBER rides in and out of LAX and not have to worry about parking.

I hope they will fly safely and make lots of money in their market.I am flying Volaris from Tijuana to Mazatlan. $149 Round trip. Not bad. Unless my plane ends up in the ocean some where!

[TomJackin]

Hey fellas,

Using the picture of the girl showing her tits from SaltShaker's post, I used Google and searched by image. The girl showing her tits is on numerous websites, including this one:

http://ebony387.rssing.com/chan-11819734/all_p38.html

Just scroll about a quarter of the way down and you'll see her.

Absolutely pathetic that a Senior Member of ISG would rip off photos and post them as his own.


Nicely put.

The photos were taken from the Haiti General Discussion thread. I verified it myself like others have. What a shame, deception and a disservice!Completely agree!

[The Tall Man]

I am flying Volaris from Tijuana to Mazatlan. $149 Round trip. Not bad. Unless my plane ends up in the ocean some where!Always remember that the seats act as a flotation device, jajajaja.

TTM.

[LifeIsABeach]

I am flying Volaris from Tijuana to Mazatlan. $149 Round trip. Not bad. Unless my plane ends up in the ocean some where!I used Aero Mexico from Tijuana to Havana, Cuba about 14 years ago and they were very good. Some very pretty Flight attendants and alcoholic drinks served non stop all the way to Havana via Cancun. Everything regarding security, immigration, flight, airports was way better than USA. Nothing to worry. Just make sure not to take flights from Bolivia or changing flights there. They cut corners and a whole Brazilian soccer team died as the plane ran out of fuel!

[Captain Solo]

Adelita's girls have nothing to fear. The huge implants are excellent flotation devices for them and their BFs. Just have to hang on to them.


Always remember that the seats act as a flotation device, jajajaja.

TTM.

[Tinny2000]

What about the current situation there? Still protest? No supply with gas?

What about the selection of SW and girls in bars? Any update?

Good to go there now?

Thanks.


My favorite told me that most of the alley paraditas are asking 300 p or $30 for basic sexo. Con sin ropa 400 or -500 p for completo sin ropa. 400 sexo. 500 sucky fucky sin ropa. I pay the same price as always. YMMV .

[EBoardbuilder]

What about the current situation there? Still protest? No supply with gas?

What about the selection of SW and girls in bars? Any update?

Good to go there now?

Thanks.The protest shutdown the border 2 times this weekend I've see few youtube clips of it being peaceful but it being a mad house down there. I want to go back but I would love it to chill down before I go back again.

[Member #2041]

What about the current situation there? Still protest? No supply with gas?

What about the selection of SW and girls in bars? Any update?

Good to go there now?

Thanks.More protests today, and the San Ysidro border crossing was closed to auto traffic coming into MX at around 4:30 - 8 PM. No problem at all for pedestrians crossing in either direction though. I recommend parking somewhere on the USA Side, and walking across, as long as these protests are going on.

[Captain Solo]

Pemex is Mexico's own vertical monopoly for drilling crude oil in the gulf, refining and retailing gas throughout Mexico. There are no other brands of gas. Mexico's government-owned oil industry has no competition, is very corrupt and grossly inefficient. Everyone steals from the government, and rob the people, including the cartels that tapped into the pipeline and siphon off gas in broad day time.

Enrique Pena Nieto is in the last year of his term so his government decided to open Mexico's oil market for investment and competition, which is the right move. Pemex's price in Mexico now is about $4 per gallon vs. About $3 in the US. The people are pissed off about theft, graft, corruption and abuses by their government and their resultant poverty. They are protesting people who have visas and drive into the US to buy cheaper gas. They are also looting, burning and throwing rocks at riot police.

Mexico's corrupt an incompetent government also fails to protect the people against organized criminals and cartel guys who rip, rob, [CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123) and abuse them at will. The people is exploited, oppressed and abused by both their government and organized crime.

There have to be large sacrifices and drastic improvements in the integrity of Mexico's political leadership from the top down for any positive improvement to take root in the whole country.


More protests today, and the San Ysidro border crossing was closed to auto traffic coming into MX at around 4:30 - 8 PM. No problem at all for pedestrians crossing in either direction though. I recommend parking somewhere on the USA Side, and walking across, as long as these protests are going on.

[AnonX69]

Pemex is Mexico's own vertical monopoly for drilling crude oil in the gulf, refining and retailing gas throughout Mexico. There are no other brands of gas. Mexico's government-owned oil industry has no competition, is very corrupt and grossly inefficient. Everyone steals from the government, and rob the people, including the cartels that tapped into the pipeline and siphon off gas in broad day time.

Enrique Pena Nieto is in the last year of his term so his government decided to open Mexico's oil market for investment and competition, which is the right move. Pemex's price in Mexico now is about $4 per gallon vs. About $3 in the US. The people are pissed off about theft, graft, corruption and abuses by their government and their resultant poverty. They are protesting people who have visas and drive into the US to buy cheaper gas. They are also looting, burning and throwing rocks at riot police.

Mexico's corrupt an incompetent government also fails to protect the people against organized criminals and cartel guys who rip, rob, [CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123) and abuse them at will. The people is exploited, oppressed and abused by both their government and organized crime.

There have to be large sacrifices and drastic improvements in the integrity of Mexico's political leadership from the top down for any positive improvement to take root in the whole country.Mexico no longer refines or it is very limited refining. Even though they have vast amount of crude oil, their refineries are obsolete after decades of neglect and under investments. Mexico now imports more gasoline than they produced for domestic market. Most of their crude oil is sold to other foreign refineries. This lack of refinery capabilities and subsidies is their downfall.

[Bill]

What about the current situation there?

What about the selection of SW and girls in bars? Any update?



Thanks.I see less of SW, SG and BG. Could still be on winter break.

More foot cops and slight change of attitude towards shakedowns but this may change moment to moment, day to day.

Real info, not fictional drivel.

[Captain Solo]

You are way understating Mexico's oil refining activity.

2015 is the lowest year but Pemex still uses 63% of its refineries' capacity, about 1 million barrel a day.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mexico-oil-refining-idUSKBN0TD26W20151124

As Pemex processes less oil, the utilization rate of its six domestic refineries. The volume of crude processed divided by refinery capacity. Could sink to as low as 63 percent this year, badly lagging peers in the United States, Brazil and Venezuela and making it one of the most inefficient refiners in the world.


Mexico no longer refines or it is very limited refining. Even though they have vast amount of crude oil, their refineries are obsolete after decades of neglect and under investments. Mexico now imports more gasoline than they produced for domestic market. Most of their crude oil is sold to other foreign refineries. This lack of refinery capabilities and subsidies is their downfall.

[Tinny2000]

The following paragraph details the poor operation of Mexico refineries.

Refining in Mexico is controlled entirely by Pemex, whose six refineries have an installed capacity of 1.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. But Pemex is simply incapable of meeting demand effectively. Demand for refined goods is 50 percent higher than the current production of refined products. And since no new refining capacity has been built since 1979, Pemex's aging infrastructure is not well suited for processing the heavy and ultra-heavy crude grades that increasingly dominate Mexican production. Compared with industry benchmarks, Pemex's refineries are significantly more energy intensive, less efficient in distillate yield, and prone to more downtime. Only three Pemex refineries have deep-conversion technologies that allow for the transformation of lower-quality crude to gasoline. Because of inadequate maintenance budgets, malfunctions, and unplanned downtime, Pemex refineries typically operate at 71 percent of capacity— significantly lower than the 83 percent utilization average for refineries in countries that belong to the OECD. So even as crude oil remains a primary export, Mexico has been forced to increase its imports of refined petroleum products. From 2000 to 2012, gasoline imports achieved a 13 percent CAGR, while diesel imports reached a 10 percent CAGR. As a result, Mexico imports about half the gasoline that it uses.


You are way understating Mexico's oil refining activity.

2015 is the lowest year but Pemex still uses 63% of its refineries' capacity, about 1 million barrel a day.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mexico-oil-refining-idUSKBN0TD26W20151124

As Pemex processes less oil, the utilization rate of its six domestic refineries. The volume of crude processed divided by refinery capacity. Could sink to as low as 63 percent this year, badly lagging peers in the United States, Brazil and Venezuela and making it one of the most inefficient refiners in the world.

[Ninguno Especial]

Tuesday was surprised to see some Feds on the US side before the turnstiles with a drug sniffing (I assume) German Shepard. Thought to myself the dog is in the wrong profession, very gentle loving look in the eyes almost apologetic, maybe more suited for hospital visits to cheer patients up.

So if you are a "MMJ patient" carrying "meds" across the border (dumb thing to do) best rethink. Hadn't noticed this type of inspection in many months but I only go down once or twice per week.

Also caught a nice van for 10 pesos right out of the building where the taxis are. Driver took us over the new bus bridge near the west ped entrance so in 2 min. Was at 1st and Madero 1 blk off Revolution. Not bad for 50 cents but I know plenty of codos who wouldn't pay that amount. LMAO.

[Member #2041]

Tuesday was surprised to see some Feds on the US side before the turnstiles with a drug sniffing (I assume) German Shepard. Thought to myself the dog is in the wrong profession, very gentle loving look in the eyes almost apologetic, maybe more suited for hospital visits to cheer patients up.

So if you are a "MMJ patient" carrying "meds" across the border (dumb thing to do) best rethink. Hadn't noticed this type of inspection in many months but I only go down once or twice per week.

Also caught a nice van for 10 pesos right out of the building where the taxis are. Driver took us over the new bus bridge near the west ped entrance so in 2 min. Was at 1st and Madero 1 blk off Revolution. Not bad for 50 cents but I know plenty of codos who wouldn't pay that amount. LMAO.I saw that the last two times I went down to Tijuana in the past couple of weeks. I'd never seen it before. No biggie for me, as I don't carry drugs into Tijuana, and I pop my vitamin V right when I park my car.

[Tinny2000]

Do you also take the van back to the border?

Is it also available at night?


Tuesday was surprised to see some Feds on the US side before the turnstiles with a drug sniffing (I assume) German Shepard. Thought to myself the dog is in the wrong profession, very gentle loving look in the eyes almost apologetic, maybe more suited for hospital visits to cheer patients up.

So if you are a "MMJ patient" carrying "meds" across the border (dumb thing to do) best rethink. Hadn't noticed this type of inspection in many months but I only go down once or twice per week.

Also caught a nice van for 10 pesos right out of the building where the taxis are. Driver took us over the new bus bridge near the west ped entrance so in 2 min. Was at 1st and Madero 1 blk off Revolution. Not bad for 50 cents but I know plenty of codos who wouldn't pay that amount. LMAO.

[Baxter Slade]

I saw that the last two times I went down to Tijuana in the past couple of weeks. I'd never seen it before. No biggie for me, as I don't carry drugs into Tijuana, and I pop my vitamin V right when I park my car.The dog is supposedly checking for people leaving the USA Carrying more than Ten Thousand dollars. I got stopped once when the dog alerted to me. And that's what the agents told me. Come on man how can the dog tell the difference between a couple hundred dollars and 10,000. 00 . I think the dog was interested in the box of See's choclates I had.

[LifeIsABeach]

Do you also take the van back to the border? Is it also available at night?These are shared taxis. Majority of them arrive / leave from 3rd / 4th street and Madero. Next time you are in Tijuana, pop over and find out how late they run. These taxis go all over. I went to Rosarita on one of these for only 180 pesos.

[Ninguno Especial]

Do you also take the van back to the border?

Is it also available at night?Up until about 9 pm only on 2nd street between Constitucion & Revolucion. But you take pot luck, sometimes there are mostly old yellow Bluebird school buses or various other make shift vehicles. The new RED buses now operate from the border but you have to walk West down down by that little park and wait at their enclosure recently constructed. Then I have no idea if they go straight to Centro or if they take you all over creation 1st but guessing they drop you by the Arch and Nelson hotel. 14 pesos.

[Ninguno Especial]

These are shared taxis. Majority of them arrive / leave from 3rd / 4th street and Madero. Next time you are in Tijuana, pop over and find out how late they run. These taxis go all over. I went to Rosarita on one of these for only 180 pesos.

Yes, they are different than the city buses & super size vans. The ones you refer to are called colectivos (rutas) and routes are color coded. I rarely use those unless traveling South down to La Mesa and even then prefer the old green buses as those vans can get very jammed full like sardines with BO & bad breath filling the space.

[Ninguno Especial]

The dog is supposedly checking for people leaving the USA Carrying more than Ten Thousand dollars. I got stopped once when the dog alerted to me. And that's what the agents told me. Come on man how can the dog tell the difference between a couple hundred dollars and 10,000. 00 . I think the dog was interested in the box of See's choclates I had.I know they might ask you if you have more than 10 K on you & I say no, but thanks for the compliment anyway. But I really doubt that is all the dogs are trained to sniff for. One quick sniff is all it takes, they are highly skilled professionals. LOL.

[Baxter Slade]

Yes, they are different than the city buses & super size vans. The ones you refer to are called colectivos (rutas) and routes are color coded. I rarely use those unless traveling South down to La Mesa and even then prefer the old green buses as those vans can get very jammed full like sardines with BO & bad breath filling the space.HaHa funny you should mention your reason for preferring the green buses. I prefer the green buses to when going to 5 y10. However there were a few times I took them on weekdays. Talk about feeling out of place. The buses start to fell up with scool children during certain times of the day. I was like what's this old white man doing on a mexican school bus.

[LixerGood]

Hello,

Long time lurker first time poster.

I've been to Tijuana twice this past year, and can't wait to return. I've read the various threads going back for a few months so I kind of know what's there.

Right now my questions are about the passport card. I have a regular passport and have used it to enter Mexico and return to the USA. I have looked here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/card.html.

But haven't found answers to my questions. So I thought I'd ask those who might know from experience.

1) I see that the card is all that's needed to return to the US, but is it sufficient to enter Mexico?

2) If you get a card sometime after getting the original passport, is it good for another 10 years, or does it expire when the passport does? In my case, this April.

3) Is the processing time to add a card based on an existing passport the same 4-6 weeks as a passport renewal, or faster?

[ScatManDoo]

1) I see that the card is all that's needed to return to the US, but is it sufficient to enter Mexico?Yes. Mexican border agents officially accept both the regular passports and the passport cards. What they don't officially accept for entry into Mexico are the Sentry or Global access cards.


2) If you get a card sometime after getting the original passport, is it good for another 10 years, or does it expire when the passport does?Both passports and passport cards have ten year expiration periods. If you obtained a passport card two years after first getting a passport, the passport card will expire two years after the passport.


3) Is the processing time to add a card based on an existing passport the same 4-6 weeks as a passport renewal, or faster?Yes. But my understanding is that currently these documents are being processed in slightly shorter periods of time, so getting one in two to three weeks is the current wait for many applicants.

[Tinny2000]

See my replies below.


Hello,

Long time lurker first time poster.

I've been to Tijuana twice this past year, and can't wait to return. I've read the various threads going back for a few months so I kind of know what's there.

Right now my questions are about the passport card. I have a regular passport and have used it to enter Mexico and return to the USA. I have looked here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/card.html.

But haven't found answers to my questions. So I thought I'd ask those who might know from experience.

1) I see that the card is all that's needed to return to the US, but is it sufficient to enter Mexico?

##### Yes. Actually I think pass card is better than passport since the Mex Cus can not stamp on it.

2) If you get a card sometime after getting the original passport, is it good for another 10 years, or does it expire when the passport does? In my case, this April.
###########
Not sure. I applied both at the same time.

3) Is the processing time to add a card based on an existing passport the same 4-6 weeks as a passport renewal, or faster?Generally, it does not take that long.

I got both barely 2 weeks with regular service, it might vary case by case.

[WindAngel]

Hello,

Long time lurker first time poster.

I've been to Tijuana twice this past year, and can't wait to return. I've read the various threads going back for a few months so I kind of know what's there.

Right now my questions are about the passport card. I have a regular passport and have used it to enter Mexico and return to the USA. I have looked here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/card.html.

But haven't found answers to my questions. So I thought I'd ask those who might know from experience.

1) I see that the card is all that's needed to return to the US, but is it sufficient to enter Mexico?You can use the card to enter Mexico.

[Squid1234]

Hello,

Long time lurker first time poster.

I've been to Tijuana twice this past year, and can't wait to return. I've read the various threads going back for a few months so I kind of know what's there.

Right now my questions are about the passport card. I have a regular passport and have used it to enter Mexico and return to the USA. I have looked here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/card.html.

But haven't found answers to my questions. So I thought I'd ask those who might know from experience.

1) I see that the card is all that's needed to return to the US, but is it sufficient to enter Mexico?

2) If you get a card sometime after getting the original passport, is it good for another 10 years, or does it expire when the passport does? In my case, this April.

3) Is the processing time to add a card based on an existing passport the same 4-6 weeks as a passport renewal, or faster?The card is preferred because 1. Your book isn't stamped (weekly visits can fill it up), 2. Easier to carry and conceal (harder to loose), 3. Allows you to use the shorter ready lines upon return.

You will need to make a weekday appointment (unless they have another weekend passport day).

Yes 4-6 weeks and hand over your passport (if you don't have original birth certificate) and two pictures and a check.

Expedited exception is proof of vacation (Hotel online payment receipt or airline tickets but not sure how many min days) and additional 60 dollar fee.

[FlapJacK]

Hello,

Long time lurker first time poster.

I've been to Tijuana twice this past year, and can't wait to return. I've read the various threads going back for a few months so I kind of know what's there.

Right now my questions are about the passport card. I have a regular passport and have used it to enter Mexico and return to the USA. I have looked here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/card.html.

But haven't found answers to my questions. So I thought I'd ask those who might know from experience.

1) I see that the card is all that's needed to return to the US, but is it sufficient to enter Mexico?

2) If you get a card sometime after getting the original passport, is it good for another 10 years, or does it expire when the passport does? In my case, this April.

3) Is the processing time to add a card based on an existing passport the same 4-6 weeks as a passport renewal, or faster?Well, you would have to first enter Mexico to be able to return to the U.S. So it only makes sense that your passport card is good for both.

Its good for however long it says. Usually 10 years.

Processing times.

Approximately 4-6 weeks from the time of application, including mailing time. The total time it takes us to process an expedited passport application and you to receive the mailed passport, from "door-to-door. " Approximately 2-3 weeks from the time of application, including mailing time.

A simple google search will deliver you this information. https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/processing-times.html.

Cheers!

[Bill]

Hello,

Long time lurker first time poster.

I've been to Tijuana twice this past year, and can't wait to return. I've read the various threads going back for a few months so I kind of know what's there.

Right now my questions are about the passport card. I have a regular passport and have used it to enter Mexico and return to the USA. I have looked here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/card.html.

But haven't found answers to my questions. So I thought I'd ask those who might know from experience.

1) I see that the card is all that's needed to return to the US, but is it sufficient to enter Mexico?

2) If you get a card sometime after getting the original passport, is it good for another 10 years, or does it expire when the passport does? In my case, this April.

3) Is the processing time to add a card based on an existing passport the same 4-6 weeks as a passport renewal, or faster?1 yes.

2 yes, no.

3 ime 16 days.

[Member #2041]

This past summer, I got my passport card in just over 2 weeks without paying any expedite fees. The passport card is good for any land-based border crossing. The main catch is you can't take any international flights with it. But I still fly within Mexico. I just fly out of Tijuana, not San Diego or L. A. I'm going to Cabo soon, and later, either Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlan. Volaris has great fares to those places from Tijuana, that are less than half the fares to the same places from San Diego. My TIJ. Cabo round trip ticket cost me 2400 pesos ($115). The same trip from San Diego would be $300 or more.

[Tinny2000]

It was raining like shit at San Diego yesterday. Just checked the news about Tijuana, it is not good either.

It seems better to put off trip there at least one week.

From Fontera.info (google translation).

News about Tijuana:

1. The areas near the colony Francisco Villa and Garden City were left without light after they fell poles. Full Note.

Rain leaves without energy 180 thousand houses.

2. They declare Alert State for the rains.

The Municipal Civil Protection Directorate declared State of Alert in Tijuana.

3. Watch for landslides.

The delegation Sánchez Taboada and the colony Division of the North are two places of the city that have suffered subsidence.

[Squid1234]

It was raining like shit at San Diego yesterday. Just checked the news about Tijuana, it is not good either.
It seems better to put off trip there at least one week.There was a flood warning in San Diego yesterday but as typical for California it's hot and sunny today.

[Ninguno Especial]

It was raining like shit at San Diego yesterday. Just checked the news about Tijuana, it is not good either.
True. Today, Saturday, was a window of opportunity with sunny skies most of the day but the last of 3 storms moves in Sunday. Appears to be drying out from Tuesday or Wed. On to the weekend.

[SaltShaker]

For those of you who question reality.


Is this false information being spread? Pictures that don't match up? It's not cool if it's fake. Would love clarification and validation of these claims. No need to provide false accounts to others that look for accurate information in this forum. Please clear this up.

[Hargow20]

I am probably heading to Tijuana either Tuesday or Thursday evening possibly.


True. Today, Saturday, was a window of opportunity with sunny skies most of the day but the last of 3 storms moves in Sunday. Appears to be drying out from Tuesday or Wed. On to the weekend.

[Member #2041]

For those of you who question reality.That's not a brothel. It's just a dirtbag hotel that Haitians are living in, about 10 to a room, and there are far more guys living there than women.

[TomJackin]

For those of you who question reality.Reality?

The reality is many of the Haitians that are in Tijuana made the trek there from Brazil; they are waiting to cross into the US. They are not hookers!

After the major earthquake in Haiti, many made their way to South America looking for work. Many found work in Brazil because of the World Cup and the Olympics. After that, jobs went away so hundreds headed this way hoping to cross the border.

Your false photos and giving people the idea that the Haitians are hookers is pure bullshit!

[Quagmire1974]

For those of you who question reality.You wrote this post on January 22. The last post you wrote, in response to my post about you ripping off pictures from Krezi on the Haitian forum, was on January 11. It took you 11 days to come up with this newest ruse?

Sorry, SaltShaker, you lied and got caught. Your credibility is in the toilet. Stop telling lies and start telling everyone why you ripped off Krezi's pictures!

[SaltShaker]

P. S. Do not forget to provide a Trip report and photos to prove you are not a blogger. Its okay if it takes more than 11 days. Reference my last Trip report to HK. Its the handcuff trip. Me and the chicas had a great time! I wish you where there.

I will be back in Tijuana in another week. My normal fly by. I will not be thinking about you. The chicas are starting to come back from the holiday break. Most of the Mongers know that. No hard feelings.

[Deleted by Admin]


You wrote this post on January 22. The last post you wrote, in response to my post about you ripping off pictures from Krezi on the Haitian forum, was on January 11. It took you 11 days to come up with this newest ruse?

Sorry, SaltShaker, you lied and got caught. Your credibility is in the toilet. Stop telling lies and start telling everyone why you ripped off Krezi's pictures!EDITOR'S NOTE: This report was redacted or deleted to remove sections of the report that were largely argumentative. Please read the Forum FAQ and the Forum's Posting Guidelines for more information. Thank You!

[Green_Thumb]

Hey local fellas.

I just read a story they shut down I-5 southbound into Tijuana on Sunday and re-routed traffic to the Otay Mesa crossing because of the protesters taking over car lanes. I'm hoping this was just a weekend thing and now those protesters have to work during the week so things will be back to normal. I plan on coming down to SD Wednesday night and wondering if anyone could provide any insight on:

1) will it be clear for an Uber to drive down I-5 Wednesday night and drop me off at Jack in Box like I normally do.

2) are the Tijuana cabs still plenty & readily available for $4/$5 rides once you cross or is there a shortage and / or they trying to raise prices too using the gas situation as an excuse.

Any info would be appreciated and I will give a trip report of my Wed night trysts as well as the current state of the Tijuana scene, regarding quality & quantity of girls back from the holidays.

Happy hunting,

GT.

[WindAngel]

2) are the Tijuana cabs still plenty & readily available for $4/$5 rides once you cross or is there a shortage and / or they trying to raise prices too using the gas situation as an excuse.
I saw plenty of taxis when I was there. I just hoped on a bus for 10 pesos.

[MS Clive]

Can see a lot more Haitian people in Tijuana. Not seen working women yet. Saw several Haitian men in the alley talking to girls etc.

They were not getting any action. Probably just chatting to girls for free. But it won't be long before Haitian women join the market. Some of them have nice bodies. The change is welcome.

[Member #2041]

Hey local fellas.

I just read a story they shut down I-5 southbound into Tijuana on Sunday and re-routed traffic to the Otay Mesa crossing because of the protesters taking over car lanes. I'm hoping this was just a weekend thing and now those protesters have to work during the week so things will be back to normal. I plan on coming down to SD Wednesday night and wondering if anyone could provide any insight on:

1) will it be clear for an Uber to drive down I-5 Wednesday night and drop me off at Jack in Box like I normally do.

2) are the Tijuana cabs still plenty & readily available for $4/$5 rides once you cross or is there a shortage and / or they trying to raise prices too using the gas situation as an excuse.

Any info would be appreciated and I will give a trip report of my Wed night trysts as well as the current state of the Tijuana scene, regarding quality & quantity of girls back from the holidays.

Happy hunting,

GT.There haven't been any significant protests on weekdays, but the last few weekends have been pretty bad, resulting in some highway closures getting into Tijuana.

There has been no shortage of available taxis and drivers any time I've walked into Tijuana, including weekdays and Sundays over the past few weeks.

[LifeIsABeach]

Yes, they are different than the city buses & super size vans. The ones you refer to are called colectivos (rutas) and routes are color coded. I rarely use those unless traveling South down to La Mesa and even then prefer the old green buses as those vans can get very jammed full like sardines with BO & bad breath filling the space.Shared taxis do not get jam packed. They only allow 6-10 people as the seating allows and are fixed price. Way better than the jam packed city buses. Clean and comfortable.

[The Tall Man]

Can see a lot more Haitian people in Tijuana. Not seen working women yet. Saw several Haitian men in the alley talking to girls etc.

They were not getting any action. Probably just chatting to girls for free. But it won't be long before Haitian women join the market. Some of them have nice bodies. The change is welcome.My same sightings, I have seen groups of 2 to 4 Haitian men walking on Revolution and even in Zona Norte and once, about 3 weeks back, 2 or 3 having a beer in HK. I too would welcome a Haitian girl for a change.

TTM.

[WindAngel]

I used Google map app after arriving at SAN. The app allows me to call Uber and give me $15 off. I took it to the border for $17.58 after $15 off. I saw the same promotion coming back from the border. Instead of using Uber app, you can try Google map to call Uber from airport.

When going back, I took the trolley to Santa Fe Depot / American Plaza and get Lyft to airport. The cost was $7.20. I got 2 $10 free Lyft rides while on the Southwest Airline Wifi so this is free.

[Captain Solo]

The bros flying in to SAN should take $7 LYFT or UBER ride to Santa Fe depot, then the $1.50 RED trolley to San Ysidro border. That's a cheap and convenient way.

The trolley will run until about 1 AM everyday.


I used Google map app after arriving at SAN. The app allows me to call Uber and give me $15 off. I took it to the border for $17.58 after $15 off. I saw the same promotion coming back from the border. Instead of using Uber app, you can try Google map to call Uber from airport.

When going back, I took the trolley to Santa Fe Depot / American Plaza and get Lyft to airport. The cost was $7.20. I got 2 $10 free Lyft rides while on the Southwest Airline Wifi so this is free.

[Oosik]

I take the 992 bus to Santa Fe Depot, then the trolley. $1. 10 + $1. 25 for slightly used folks like me, twice that for young whippersnappers under 60. Still under five bucks for the youngsters. On weekdays the bus runs every 15 minutes until evening, then drops to every 30, and it's every 30 on weekends. I've never arrived on evenings or weekends so I've never had more than a 15 minute wait. I might reconsider if faced with half an hour.

The trolley to the border is, I believe, the Blue line, not the Red line unless things have changed, but I'll defer to the pros here.

[Captain Solo]

15 minutes wait for bus 992 to the Santa Fe station may be quicker than waiting for UBER or LYFT. The bus runs between 5 AM to midnight.

The trolley is painted red but officially It's called the blue line to San Ysidro border.


I take the 992 bus to Santa Fe Depot, then the trolley. $1. 10 + $1. 25 for slightly used folks like me, twice that for young whippersnappers under 60. Still under five bucks for the youngsters. On weekdays the bus runs every 15 minutes until evening, then drops to every 30, and it's every 30 on weekends. I've never arrived on evenings or weekends so I've never had more than a 15 minute wait. I might reconsider if faced with half an hour.

The trolley to the border is, I believe, the Blue line, not the Red line unless things have changed, but I'll defer to the pros here.

[ScatManDoo]

I used Google map app after arriving at SAN. The app allows me to call Uber and give me $15 off. I took it to the border for $17.58 after $15 off. I saw the same promotion coming back from the border. Instead of using Uber app, you can try Google map to call Uber from airport.

When going back, I took the trolley to Santa Fe Depot / American Plaza and get Lyft to airport. The cost was $7.20. I got 2 $10 free Lyft rides while on the Southwest Airline Wifi so this is free.Let me inform readers here of two alternatives WindAngel could have used when going back (other than Lyft) to get from the SD Trolley lines to the airport. At a cost of $2.25 (or free if you purchased the Trolley's day pass) from the Trolley's Santa Fe Depot you can catch bus route #992 that takes you right to the curb-side baggage drop off for airport Terminals 1 & 2. https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time/airport.

There is also a newer alternative: You can transfer from the Trolley's Blue Line to the Trolley's Green Line and get off at the Middletown Trolley Station to connect with the free Airport Shuttle (down Palm Street and across Pacific Highway). The free "Terminal to Trolley" shuttle runs every 10 to 15 minutes.

https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley

[Reinaldo]

Correct. There is no red line because almost all the trolleys are red in color. Both the tracks and the trolleys have been upgraded so the trip to the border should be even quicker than it used to be.



The trolley to the border is, I believe, the Blue line, not the Red line unless things have changed, but I'll defer to the pros here.

[WindAngel]

Hotel Ticuan to PedWest MX 36.53.

HK club to Hotel Ticuan MX 26 - MX 35.

I called Uber from Cascadas back entry many times but only one driver know how to get there.

You can use Farmacia Milenio or Farmacia Frontie as desitnation if you want to go back to PedWest, use google map.

Uber app allow you to schedule a car. Use the Farmacia as meeting point to take you to your hotel. I travel light so just hopped on a bus or shuttle that goes to Centro (You can see the sign on the windshield). The bus / shuttle is only 10 pesos. They take USD, prepare some quarters. I use google offline map to figure out where to get off, usually it is the first stop, I think it is at Madero near the Arch.

[Captain Solo]

Damn good info.

To arrange the $2 UBER ride between HK and Ped West, it may be easier to use hotel Cascada's front address and Farmacia Milenio or Farmacia Frontie:

Calle Coahuila 2012, Zona Nte, 22000 Tijuana, B. C, México.

hotelcascadas.com

This sure beats fighting and haggling with the nasty cabbies.


Hotel Ticuan to PedWest MX 36.53.

I called Uber from Cascadas back entry many times but only one driver know how to get there.

You can use Farmacia Milenio or Farmacia Frontie as desitnation if you want to go back to PedWest, use google map..

[Captain Solo]

San Diego is a nice, clean, dry and warm, fairly safe, very beautiful city with some of the best recreational places, totally accessible by the trolley system and buses, highly recommended for travelers, young, old, families.

You can bring your wives and kids, treating them to Sea World, Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Old Town, Gas Lamp District, Seashore Village ect. Wear them down in the daytime, then put them to bed early at night. Sneak out to the trolley, take the Blue Line down to San Ysidro border crossing and head over to La Zona for entertainment and passionate sex with some of the hottest girls in the world.

Get back to the San Ysidro trolley stop before 12:55 midnight and go back to the hotel. Crawl into bed with your sleeping wives like nothing ever happened. Is it a good suggestion or what?

Somebody should do a long in-depth article with Hi-def videos about adventure travel to La Zona for National Geographic's or the Travel Channel. Anthony Bourdain should do a show about Tijuana with everything exciting and pleasurable to both the mouth and the dick.

[Oosik]

There is also a newer alternative: You can transfer from the Trolley's Blue Line to the Trolley's Green Line ...connect with the free Airport ShuttleMany thanks! Never heard of that before. On my February trip I actually leave on Amtrak. Super convenient. But I think the free shuttle will be my new favorite cheapie. Here is the direct link to the page with a map on it:

https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time/airport

[Ath Trainer]

San Diego is a nice, clean, dry and warm, fairly safe, very beautiful city with some of the best recreational places, totally accessible by the trolley system and buses, highly recommended for travelers, young, old, families.

You can bring your wives and kids, treating them to Sea World, Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Old Town, Gas Lamp District, Seashore Village ect. Wear them down in the daytime, then put them to bed early at night. Sneak out to the trolley, take the Blue Line down to San Ysidro border crossing and head over to La Zona for entertainment and passionate sex with some of the hottest girls in the world.

Get back to the San Ysidro trolley stop before 12:55 midnight and go back to the hotel. Crawl into bed with your sleeping wives like nothing ever happened. Is it a good suggestion or what?

Somebody should do a long in-depth article with Hi-def videos about adventure travel to La Zona for National Geographic's or the Travel Channel. Anthony Bourdain should do a show about Tijuana with everything exciting and pleasurable to both the mouth and the dick.Easier said than done with the 1255 trolly curfew. What time you have to sneak out of sd to get to Tijuana border, get to hk, pick a girl, fuck her, get back to us, cross the border, get the trolly, and get back in bed.

[MS Clive]

Easier said than done with the 1255 trolly curfew. What time you have to sneak out of sd to get to Tijuana border, get to hk, pick a girl, fuck her, get back to us, cross the border, get the trolly, and get back in bed.Don't pay attention to Captain Solo. He is dreaming.

Going to La Zona from your SD hotel is 1+ hour each way. Once you get to Zona you need a good 1 HR 30 min to make it worth the trip. Time flies when you are ogling at naked women. So you need a good 4 hrs to sneak out and get back. Try explaining that to your wife with 'honey I went out for a smoke but the ass burglar got me". Factor in the cost for your divorce attorney and alimony, child support and you will soon see it is not worth it.

[Captain Solo]

May be the trolley would take too long, not convenient and not running late.

Just order UBER and LYFT from and to SD downtown to the border. It's cheap and takes only 10 to 15 minutes in a fast drive. They run all night.

Let's say If you sneak out by 10 PM you can sneak back in before 6 AM and have 8 solid hours to party.

[PollosHermanos]

Don't pay attention to Captain Solo. He is dreaming.

Going to La Zona from your SD hotel is 1+ hour each way. Once you get to Zona you need a good 1 HR 30 min to make it worth the trip. Time flies when you are ogling at naked women. So you need a good 4 hrs to sneak out and get back. Try explaining that to your wife with 'honey I went out for a smoke but the ass burglar got me". Factor in the cost for your divorce attorney and alimony, child support and you will soon see it is not worth it.Easy way around this is to become a SD Padres & Gulls fan. Baseball season is April thru September, while hockey is October thru April. Games typically take 2 1/2 - 3 hours plus walking and travel time, giving you about 4 hours to play with.

[Squid1234]

LOL, if you're close enough and have a passport card, you can get laid and eat if you are able to do 2 HR lunch breaks. I have allegedly done this in the past (is it lunch yet? M-th close parking is 5 usd (15 min drive from SD) but you will have to return to the east side or walk from the west (15 min walk). Factor in walking from parking to taxi's (10-20 min). Walking around the 4 blocks to choose (15 min). Doing the Macarena (15 min with standing girl + 5 min to and from room). 5 min taxi ride to the line. If you jonny cash (walk the line) to ped west that's 20 min. Finally add walk to car and drive back to work. 10 for taxis, 20+2 for chica, tacos 3, parking 5, so 30 dead presidents, smile= priceless.

Requires flexible schedule (salary with comp time). If you use a time card, you will have to request a long lunch (use dentist, dr apt, etc) and make up the time or use vacation hours.

[Captain Solo]

For the bros who drive from downtown SD, they can get to the border in 15 minutes, plus 10 minutes to HK's Pepe's Parking, 2-minute walk to the alley, 2 minutes to pick up Paola and check into Cascada's room, 1 minute to take her clothes off, 1 minute to warm her up, 1 minute to stick it in and come (OK that's total 32 minutes plus 25 minutes to go back to SD, total 57 minutes, let's say 1 hour.

They can tell their wives about their constipation, needing to take a long dump, and just run out, head South to have a sexy time with the chicas.

[GolfSexRroll]

For the bros who drive from downtown SD, they can get to the border in 15 minutes, plus 10 minutes to HK's Pepe's Parking, 2-minute walk to the alley, 2 minutes to pick up Paola and check into Cascada's room, 1 minute to take her clothes off, 1 minute to warm her up, 1 minute to stick it in and come (OK that's total 32 minutes plus 25 minutes to go back to SD, total 57 minutes, let's say 1 hour.

They can tell their wives about their constipation, needing to take a long dump, and just run out, head South to have a sexy time with the chicas.Captaim how do you come up with this shit?

[Donorita]

Captain how do you come up with this shit?Cpt comes up with this shhitt because he has a sense of humor which some don't understand. I do call BS on the last post because nobody would spend just one minute with Paola. Got to enjoy her as long as possible. Hope to meet the cpt someday.

[TomJackin]

Parked my car behind Jack-in-the-Box on Friday around 3 pm, two days = $42.

There was really no line to get into Mexico, yes, the agent checked my 180 day visa. Cab to the Ticuan was $5. I'm a lazy fuck, cab to HK was 40 pesos. First, I had my favorite taco in the world, then on to HK. The exchange rate in HK is still 17 to 1.

Scored my favorite spot and watched all the lovely asses walk, dance, and stand at the rail; life was good. Even better, Haus was in town and joined me in the watching experience. I kept losing Haus in HK, apparently his quick laps around the club seems to last forever.

After some great sex with one of my favorites, I decided to check out the other clubs. I say "favorites" because I think most should have more than 1 or 2. I see guys all the time that are locked in at 1 favorite, and when the favorite is occupied, they get really sad; poor bastards.

Went into Caretta, Golden Palace, and Valentina around 9:30/10; not much happening whatsoever. Went into Playboy, sat at the bar and got pictures; nothing exciting going on there either.

Made my way over to Malquerida. I did not know the bar added a third floor; nicely done. The mesero took my Screwdriver order, returned, and told me it was $7. I asked why it was $7 and he told me it was because in was made with Absolute. I asked him did I ask for Absolute and he said no. I told him to return it and bring me another drink using the house vodka. He told me not to worry about it and just pay the $4; he wasn't a happy camper.

Went into Bar Gloria and saw that one of the Nikki's older meseras was working there again. Had to have a drink with her. I had this aggressive mesero that thought he had a rookie Gringo at the table. He brought the drinks and asked me what else I needed. I told him I wanted a girl to plant her ass on my face; this confused him. He brought a girl over and she just sat there. He asked if I would buy her a drink and I asked if her ass was on my face yet; this confused both of them. For some reason, she got up and walked away.

Then, the cocksucking mesero put a bag of chips on my table. I threw that fucking bag at least 15 feet. He did not get the message. He brought them back and this time, he opened the bag. I asked him if I asked him for the chips and he said no, so I informed him that he just bought a bag of chips; he wasn't happy. That asshole was worst than any HK mesero I've ever had. I was about to leave, and he brought over another beer for the chica. He made the big mistake of opening the beer. I asked him if I asked him for the beer and he said no, so I informed him that he just bought an iced cold beer; he was quite sad when I walked out.

Bottom line on the last two meseros: Control the meseros, don't let them control you!

Stopped in Adelita and had a drink with a former street girl. Stopped in Tropical and had a drink with my favorite mesera, Flo. Got pictures in both bars. Topped my night off as always, in CC. The club has more talent. Some of the girls got totally naked on stage, some didn't. I talked with David for a bit, he was happy to see the change. I hope that things continue to improve in CC. The club is heading in the right direction.

Headed back to the Ticuan on foot; nice crowd up and down Revolucióand.

Next day, woke up late, had breakfast, then back to bed. Had a date for at 4 at the hotel; needed to rest!

So, I'm waiting in the bar and of course my chica is running late. But, I'm in the bar with a drink and my Microsoft Pad, so I'm entertained. Some chica comes in, walks up to me and said, "Hola. " It was my date! I did not recognize her fully clothed; no es justo! We ate and drank a bit, then headed upstairs; no one in the hotel asked for an ID. We played for a while and then she suggested that she wanted to stay with me while I was headed to the Zona; Lo siento mi amor. No es posible! I sent her packing.

I found out that that Surfer 123 was coming to town. I met him for a quick drink at a bar on sixth; it was my pleasure to meet him. He walked out and Haus walked in. We went to a Mexican restaurant on Revolucióand. El Jefe told us we could order two different things and we could share the plates. That is when Haus had the best quote of the night. Haus replied, "That sounds romantic. " I about spit up my drink!

By the time we hit HK, the place was packed. I was sitting in the booth in the rear of the bar next to the chicas' bathroom; not a bad spot. Haus announced he was going to take a QUICK lap around the club. If you ever hang with Haus and he tells you this, don't expect to see him any time soon! I left and capped my night off at CC.

The next day, I jumped in a cab and tell the driver, "La línea vieja. " Well, this guy makes a left on Revolucióand. I asked him why he was going this route and he told me that the new bridge was fast. BUT, with all the traffic lights on Revolucióand, it took us forever and a damn day to get to the bridge! When he dropped me off, we both agreed the route sucked!

At PedEast on Sunday around 1 pm, no line for Sentri.

All and all, it was a great weekend.

[GolfSexRroll]

Cpt comes up with this shhitt because he has a sense of humor which some don't understand. I do call BS on the last post because nobody would spend just one minute with Paola. Got to enjoy her as long as possible. Hope to meet the cpt someday.I guess his humor is a cultural, thing that I don, t understand. Is that the simple answer? Just asking.

[The Tall Man]

Parked my car behind Jack-in-the-Box on Friday around 3 pm, two days = $42.

There was really no line to get into Mexico, yes, the agent checked my 180 day visa. Cab to the Ticuan was $5. I'm a lazy fuck, cab to HK was 40 pesos. First, I had my favorite taco in the world, then on to HK. The exchange rate in HK is still 17 to 1.

Scored my favorite spot and watched all the lovely asses walk, dance, and stand at the rail; life was good. Even better, Haus was in town and joined me in the watching experience. I kept losing Haus in HK, apparently his quick laps around the club seems to last forever.

After some great sex with one of my favorites, I decided to check out the other clubs. I say "favorites" because I think most should have more than 1 or 2. I see guys all the time that are locked in at 1 favorite, and when the favorite is occupied, they get really sad; poor bastards.

Went into Caretta, Golden Palace, and Valentina around 9:30/10; not much happening whatsoever. Went into Playboy, sat at the bar and got pictures; nothing exciting going on there either.

Made my way over to Malquerida. I did not know the bar added a third floor; nicely done. The mesero took my Screwdriver order, returned, and told me it was $7. I asked why it was $7 and he told me it was because in was made with Absolute. I asked him did I ask for Absolute and he said no. I told him to return it and bring me another drink using the house vodka. He told me not to worry about it and just pay the $4; he wasn't a happy camper.

Went into Bar Gloria and saw that one of the Nikki's older meseras was working there again. Had to have a drink with her. I had this aggressive mesero that thought he had a rookie Gringo at the table. He brought the drinks and asked me what else I needed. I told him I wanted a girl to plant her ass on my face; this confused him. He brought a girl over and she just sat there. He asked if I would buy her a drink and I asked if her ass was on my face yet; this confused both of them. For some reason, she got up and walked away.

Then, the cocksucking mesero put a bag of chips on my table. I threw that fucking bag at least 15 feet. He did not get the message. He brought them back and this time, he opened the bag. I asked him if I asked him for the chips and he said no, so I informed him that he just bought a bag of chips; he wasn't happy. That asshole was worst than any HK mesero I've ever had. I was about to leave, and he brought over another beer for the chica. He made the big mistake of opening the beer. I asked him if I asked him for the beer and he said no, so I informed him that he just bought an iced cold beer; he was quite sad when I walked out.

Bottom line on the last two meseros: Control the meseros, don't let them control you!

Stopped in Adelita and had a drink with a former street girl. Stopped in Tropical and had a drink with my favorite mesera, Flo. Got pictures in both bars. Topped my night off as always, in CC. The club has more talent. Some of the girls got totally naked on stage, some didn't. I talked with David for a bit, he was happy to see the change. I hope that things continue to improve in CC. The club is heading in the right direction.

Headed back to the Ticuan on foot; nice crowd up and down Revoluciand.

Next day, woke up late, had breakfast, then back to bed. Had a date for at 4 at the hotel; needed to rest!

So, I'm waiting in the bar and of course my chica is running late. But, I'm in the bar with a drink and my Microsoft Pad, so I'm entertained. Some chica comes in, walks up to me and said, "Hola. " It was my date! I did not recognize her fully clothed; no es justo! We ate and drank a bit, then headed upstairs; no one in the hotel asked for an ID. We played for a while and then she suggested that she wanted to stay with me while I was headed to the Zona; Lo siento mi amor. No es posible! I sent her packing.

I found out that that Surfer 123 was coming to town. I met him for a quick drink at a bar on sixth; it was my pleasure to meet him. He walked out and Haus walked in. We went to a Mexican restaurant on Revoluciand. El Jefe told us we could order two different things and we could share the plates. That is when Haus had the best quote of the night. Haus replied, "That sounds romantic. " I about spit up my drink!

By the time we hit HK, the place was packed. I was sitting in the booth in the rear of the bar next to the chicas' bathroom; not a bad spot. Haus announced he was going to take a QUICK lap around the club. If you ever hang with Haus and he tells you this, don't expect to see him any time soon! I left and capped my night off at CC.

The next day, I jumped in a cab and tell the driver, "La lnea vieja. " Well, this guy makes a left on Revoluciand. I asked him why he was going this route and he told me that the new bridge was fast. BUT, with all the traffic lights on Revoluciand, it took us forever and a damn day to get to the bridge! When he dropped me off, we both agreed the route sucked!

At PedEast on Sunday around 1 pm, no line for Sentri.

All and all, it was a great weekend.Mr T very nice report, question: is CC really making improvements? If so we should all support this and at least stop in for a beer, perhaps it can only get better. Oh we all recall it's glory days!

TTM.

[Ninguno Especial]

It is usually potluck as to what you find waiting as you exit the bldg. Entering MX and the last 2 times I've taken vans. A yellow and white one took us over the new bridge & dropped at the Arch, 2 min. Travel time it seemed. PERFECT!

Next time took a blue & white but after descending from the bridge over the highway he made a left turn instead of right (to the new bridge) at that former traffic turnabout. Some guy from his company or city bus regulator flagged us down and asked him 21 questions for about 10 min. Including reviewing his log sheet, hours, etc.

Seems like the routes and regulations change every few days so not sure if the vans can still use the new bridge. But for 10 pesos (50 cents) it's the best deal in town.

[WombatEd2]

is CC really making improvements? If so we should all support this and at least stop in for a beer, perhaps it can only get better.I was in there a couple of weeks ago and the few girls were good looking. OTOH, their manual skills were in decline.

But I was the only customer there, which meant that every girl, and every mesero, wanted their piece of me.

So, by all means, they need your support, if not just to get some of the meseros off MY back!

[LifeIsABeach]

Seems like the routes and regulations change every few days so not sure if the vans can still use the new bridge. But for 10 pesos (50 cents) it's the best deal in town.Different companies have different routes. I recall using the shared taxis to Rosarita from centro Tijuana. Being my first time using shared taxis, I thought that they all left left from the same area in centro Tijuana and came back back to the same area in centro Tijuana. On the way back from Rosarita, I hailed a shared taxi as asked if it was going to Tijuana. Yes. I hopped in. I finished up many miles East of centro Tijuana as that's where it's depot was! I had to catch another taxi to get back to centro Tijuana. The taxi driver was honest and though it was quite a few miles away, he only charged me 120 pesos. Now I know that I have to be quite clear asking where the shared taxi is going before I hop in it.

[Conejito]

Taxi ride to adelita: nice short route now, I was there in a flash.

Adelita bar, las chavelas, Hong Kong and around the block.

The block: very few street girls.

Adelitas: lots of girls, not many americans. Looks like they could use some new girls, a few are getting old.

Hong Kong: enough girls in front, nothing at all happening on back stage. Still had to pay $5 entry.

Las chavelas: probably the most swinging this evening if you like mex music. Nice choice of females too.

On the street: massive police presence and some military. A lot of young men were rounded up on the back of pickup trucks. Also I was searched for first time at las chavelas, and the Hong Kong guy was searching longer than usual. Strange.

Return to border: driver went on a long anti-trump rant. No line at old border crossing about midnight.

No time to talk about sex right now, sorry.

[JabberWock]

New guy here. How do you keep control of your wallet, and passport while in the room with the girl? Do you never let her out of your sight, take it with you if you go to the bathroom?

Thanks.

[Member #2041]

New guy here. How do you keep control of your wallet, and passport while in the room with the girl? Do you never let her out of your sight, take it with you if you go to the bathroom?
Thanks.

It's obvious - and the way you asked the question indicates you already know the answer. Unless its a girl I trust implicitly, and only a couple of long time regulars fit that description, she's never out of my sight except if one of us is in the bathroom. And if I am in the bathroom, so is my wallet. My passport is just a passport card, which is in my wallet at all times. If I had a passport book, that too would accompany me into the bathroom.

[ScatManDoo]

New guy here. How do you keep control of your wallet, and passport while in the room with the girl? Do you never let her out of your sight, take it with you if you go to the bathroom?

Thanks.I wear jeans nearly 100% of the time I am in Tijuana. When I undress I first hold my jeans at the waist and roll them up, so that the jean's 'ankle ends' are on the outside of the roll. My rolled-up jeans stay with me. They keep nicely on top of the toilet's tank if I go to the bathroom alone with the chica (s) in the room, sometimes I place them in the room's closet. When in Tijuana the majority of my money is kept locked in the car. No chica has ever expressed disappointment at not being trusted alone in the room with my jeans.

[JabberWock]

Thanks for the answers on wallet / passport. Where is the best place to convert dollars into pesos?

[TomJackin]

Thanks for the answers on wallet / passport. Where is the best place to convert dollars into pesos?At the border has the best rates; before you enter Tijuana. For a better rate, use the ATMs in Tijuana.

[JabberWock]

At the border has the best rates; before you enter Tijuana. For a better rate, use the ATMs in Tijuana.Thanks. Is there a special place before you cross? You say the ATMs will give a better rate. Do you know why?

[Member #2041]

Thanks. Is there a special place before you cross? You say the ATMs will give a better rate. Do you know why?As far as where the best rates are to change pesos: In San Ysidro, it's the Cambios on the northern part of San Ysidro Blvd, from the I-805 exit onto San why. Blvd, to as far down toward the border to the small ABC Cambio with it's own parking lot about half way to the border crossing from the highway exit.

As for ATMs in Tijuana, that is completely dependent upon the terms you have with your American bank for your account, because the fees can either be nearly zero, or they can more than wipe out the otherwise best rates. And it's complicated. The base rate that you will get using an ATM on the Mexican side, is what is known as the daily interbank exchange rate set by the ATM network (VISA, or Cirrus). That's the best rate you can get. But it will be diminished by whatever fees you have to pay, both to YOUR bank in the USA, and the Mexican bank that operates the specific ATM you used. The fees can add up to nothing, or they could be as much as $10 plus 3% per ATM withdrawal all in. Which makes a HUGE difference.

Some examples: If you have a Schwab checking account, they operate a "virtual" bank with no branches, and to do business, they refund the ATM charges for whatever bank ATM you actually use, and they charge no ATM fees on their own. Typically, the ATMs on the Mexican side will charge fees ranging from 30 to 90 pesos per withdrawal for anyone who's not an account holder at that bank. Schwab refunds those fees, and they also charge no FX fee. So, basically, if you use a Schwab ATM card in a Mexican ATM, you will initially pay whatever that Mexican ATM's fee is (which will be notified to you by the ATM prior to your making the withdrawal) - but at the end of every month, Schwab does credit that fee (normally 30 to 90 pesos, at whatever exchange rate was used) back to you. That's the best ATM deal I've found. Some other banks might equal it, they won't exceed it.

BofA has an arrangement with ScotiaBank, and as a result, neither BofA nor Scotia charge any ATM fees to BofA account holders. But Scotia passes through a Mexican VAT of about 9 pesos on any ATM withdrawal. And BofA, while NOT charging any ATM fee for the transaction, DOES charge a 3% FX charge levied on top of the interbank exchange rate. Net net, if you use a BofA ATM at Scotiabank, you will pay 3% plus 9 pesos for the withdrawal, no matter what size withdrawal. But if you use a BofA ATM at some other bank besides ScotiaBank, BofA will add another $3 fee on top, and the Mexican bank will charge a fee much larger than the 8 peso tax pass-through that Scotia charges. BTW, ScotiaBank's ATM fee for non BofA accounts is quite high, at around 89 pesos, including that 9 peso tax pass-through.

Chase and Wells Fargo, to my knowledge, offer no special deals using foreign ATMs and taking out a foreign currency. That may differ for high value private bank clients, but in general, they will ream you, for fees of at least $3 plus 3% plus whatever ATM fee the Mexican Bank charges. So, you could easily end up paying as much as $8 plus 3% for any ATM withdrawal in MX if that's who you do your banking with. How would you like $10 in fees to take out 1000 pesos (50 bucks worth)? That's what we're talking about here.

Citibank has some high end accounts to preferred customers, that provide no fee ATM transactions from Citi's own ATMs in Mexico. These are accounts that are only offered to high value clients (such as with $50K US or more in deposits). For anyone else, they charge the same crappy rates as Chase and Wells Fargo on foreign ATM transactions.

BTW, here's my knowledge of the Mexican Banks' ATM fees, including the Mexican VAT that gets levied, rounded to the nearest peso: This does NOT include any FX or ATM fee that your USA Bank might levy on top of these:

Banamex: 31 pesos.

Santander: 33 pesos.

HSBC: 33 pesos.

Bananorte: 49 pesos.

ScotiaBank: 9 pesos to BofA customers, 89 pesos to anyone else.

BBVA Bancomer: 71 pesos.

Even though I have a Schwab account that refunds the fees at the end of the month, I only use the ATMs of the first 3 banks, because I don't want to have an extra few bucks taken from my account temporarily. I also, if I don't have enough money in my Schwab account in a pinch, have used ScotiaBank's ATMs with my BofA Account. I also have a Chase account, that I would NEVER use with a foreign ATM, because Chase reams their clients on international ATM withdrawals.

My experience is that the Schwab no-fee ATM arrangement, and others that might be similar (I've heard Capital One is such, and preferred clients at Citicorp is another) is one of the few ATM setups that actually consistently offers better rates than the best Cambios on the northern half of San Ysidro.

Overall, I have found that except for occasional days at the very beginning and very end of a calendar month, the best cambios come within 2% of the best no-fee ATM withdrawals. Whereas the worst ATM withdrawals, in terms of fees, can be as much as 5% or even 10% worse than what you can get at a good cambio. But on the occasional days when the cambios are low on pesos and they are speculating on the rates (this happened during the couple of weeks after Trump's election) the rates at the Cambios can be as much as 5% worse than normal. Those are the days that I will always use my Schwab ATM card.

[Captain Solo]

Just so you know, #2041 is the VP Finance of my synagogue.

Withdrawing FX cash with Master Card will incur $10 MC transaction fee plus whatever terminal fee charged by the dispensing ATMs, which may be stiff.

I know for fact that Scotia Bank charges only 9.5 pesos terminal fee, and be of A charges nothing for FX cash withdrawals from business account.


BofA has an arrangement with ScotiaBank, and as a result, neither BofA nor Scotia charge any ATM fees to BofA account holders. But Scotia passes through a Mexican VAT of about 9 pesos on any ATM withdrawal. And BofA, while NOT charging any ATM fee for the transaction, DOES charge a 3% FX charge levied on top of the interbank exchange rate. Net net, if you use a BofA ATM at Scotiabank, you will pay 3% plus 9 pesos for the withdrawal, no matter what size withdrawal. But if you use a BofA ATM at some other bank besides ScotiaBank, BofA will add another $3 fee on top, and the Mexican bank will charge a fee much larger than the 8 peso tax pass-through that Scotia charges. BTW, ScotiaBank's ATM fee for non BofA accounts is quite high, at around 89 pesos, including that 9 peso tax pass-through..

[Member #2041]

Just so you know, #2041 is the VP Finance of my synagogue.

Withdrawing FX cash with Master Card will incur $10 MC transaction fee plus whatever terminal fee charged by the dispensing ATMs, which may be stiff.

I know for fact that Scotia Bank charges only 9.5 pesos terminal fee, and be of A charges nothing for FX cash withdrawals from business account.Just to be clear, that 9. 5 peso charge from ScotiaBank is only for BofA clients. For any other ATM card besides BofA, it's 89.5 pesos.

Also, many, probably most banks do what Captain Solo is telling us that BofA does, which is to waive the normal FX fee (usually 2 to 3%) for some preferred class of accounts. In BofA's case, it's business accounts, although it might only be business accounts of a certain size. BofA does NOT waive the 3% FX fee for their Advantage Tiered Checking personal accounts. Which is a preferred class of individual account, but certainly not their highest class of individual accounts. Usually, major banks will provide better terms to folks who normally keep some high 5 digit or 6 digit account balance in their accounts.

[Captain Solo]

Went in Chicago about 9 PM Friday night. There were no customers except 1 guy at the bar groping a girl. The place was somber and dead like a church.

One chubby chica was dancing full nude at the pole. About 6 other chicas were sitting quietly around the club, giving me serious eyes. They were all older and heavier than I like, no spinners in Chicago. One girl was sitting at the bar playing with her iPhone. She looked older, like in early 30's, but pretty hot with her pretty face and long legs. I stopped long enough to stick a $ propina into her bra and squeezed her shriveled boobs.

Chicago now has more girls, but still feels dead with girls only sitting quietly on their asses. If they at least walk around the place would have a little fun and sexy energy.

OTOH the restaurant next door to Chicago has a big menu of all sorts of grilled seafood and tacos for 30 to 50 pesos, which are good deals, but there were no customers all night WTF? Don't know how long it would survive. This place has changed operators and cuisines so many times, I could not keep track. Last time a Vietnamese guy and his young, sexy Mexican GF served all sorts of steaks and seafood cheap. His young GF was so good-looking and had to work long hours, a lot of guys felt sad for their situation.

Perhaps a bro should look into taking over and develop the market for that restaurant. The clientele is strictly mongers, as no normal and average joes would want to be seen eating anything, food or pussies, in La Zona.

Knowing guys who spend lots of time in La Zona, perhaps a place serving Kosher food would do well?


I was in there a couple of weeks ago and the few girls were good looking. OTOH, their manual skills were in decline.

But I was the only customer there, which meant that every girl, and every mesero, wanted their piece of me.

So, by all means, they need your support, if not just to get some of the meseros off MY back!

[Member #2041]

The thing is, the long-time businesses in the Zona are connected, and staying in business involves paying off the right people. Otherwise, what I would do is open a soapy, just like the ones that they have in Thailand. The first one of those would be a smash hit success, if the powers that be who run HK, Chevelas, Adelitas, etc, didn't conspire to have that place shut down and the upstart owner who committed the incursion onto their turf whacked.


Went in Chicago about 9 PM Friday night. There were no customers except 1 guy at the bar groping a girl. The place was somber and dead like a church.

One chubby chica was dancing full nude at the pole. About 6 other chicas were sitting quietly around the club, giving me serious eyes. They were all older and heavier than I like, no spinners in Chicago. One girl was sitting at the bar playing with her iPhone. She looked older, like in early 30's, but pretty hot with her pretty face and long legs. I stopped long enough to stick a $ propina into her bra and squeezed her shriveled boobs.

Chicago now has more girls, but still feels dead with girls only sitting quietly on their asses. If they at least walk around the place would have a little fun and sexy energy.

OTOH the restaurant next door to Chicago has a big menu of all sorts of grilled seafood and tacos for 30 to 50 pesos, which are good deals, but there were no customers all night WTF? Don't know how long it would survive. This place has changed operators and cuisines so many times, I could not keep track. Last time a Vietnamese guy and his young, sexy Mexican GF served all sorts of steaks and seafood cheap. His young GF was so good-looking and had to work long hours, a lot of guys felt sad for their situation.

Perhaps a bro should look into taking over and develop the market for that restaurant. The clientele is strictly mongers, as no normal and average joes would want to be seen eating anything, food or pussies, in La Zona.

Knowing guys who spend lots of time in La Zona, perhaps a place serving Kosher food would do well?

[Captain Solo]

One hour of that soapy massage is sensual all over.

But It would take 60 to 90 minutes in a larger room with a bath tub. Not sure there are lots of guys in Tijuana wanting the slipping and sliding soap treatment. Girls don't want their hair and make up messed up.

Mermaids girls would probably do it for a higher price. Go there and ask for a NURU massage.

You are right. Every vendor in La Zona, including the tacos and mariscos guys have to pay the cartels everyday for protection. They send a kid on a bike going around to collect every night. The mariscos guy paid 200 pesos a night. He told me if not, his cart gets vandalized, causing far more expensive damages.

So if you want to sell pussies, you have to partner with the devils.


The thing is, the long-time businesses in the Zona are connected, and staying in business involves paying off the right people. Otherwise, what I would do is open a soapy, just like the ones that they have in Thailand. The first one of those would be a smash hit success, if the powers that be who run HK, Chevelas, Adelitas, etc, didn't conspire to have that place shut down and the upstart owner who committed the incursion onto their turf whacked.

[Oosik]

Down for a 3 day visit. Took the 992 bus and the trolley from SAN airport to the border. Pretty busy at 2:00 PM on Wednesday. About a thirty minute wait at immigrations. Ran the gauntlet of taxi touts and grabbed a Taxi Libre to the arch for $5, figuring I'd hit Piri Pharmacy on my way to Casacadas instead of making a special round trip once settled in. Never arrived at the arch any other way than on my Cascadas-Piri or Cascadas-PedWest walks so somehow was off by 180 degrees and headed away from destination. Noticed a lot of cars on the pedestrian street. Wait! This wasn't a pedestrian street, was it? Turned around. Knew hundreds of ne'er do wells were watching me now that I was marked as a complete noob. Recalled thread of posts about people getting choked and left with no pants. Worried because I had no spare pants this trip. Retraced my steps, dodged motorized death again and got to pedestrian street. Walked down left fork instead of right. Again retraced steps, further marking myself for violent loss of pants. Dodgy character approached. Contemplated pooping in my pants but see above. Turned out he was selling tees shirts. Eventually made it to Piri, scored some Figrals and started the Walk of Terror to Cascadas under the gaze of a shifty looking dog. Was threatened with food at an outdoor restaurant but escaped unfed. Eventually got to hotel with pants still in place and unsoiled. Worst thing that had happened was a particularly horrific looking streetwalker. I bet that one tooth has filleted a lot of phalluses.

The Casacadas has so many issues, but location, location, location! I'm into professional laziness and just can't imagine going elsewhere. As I don't get down here very often I especially appreciate the tasteful three panel artwork showing side views of various intimate position options. Good for a quick refresher before going into action. They should include a laser pointer so you could point to your choice to bridge the language gap. I wonder if nicer rooms have more or better positions depicted. The Penthouse Villa Suite would presumably have the entire Kamasutra plus a few that include chickens or vacuum cleaners.

The receptionist cheerily handed me the key to my sixth floor room. The guy standing by the lift was equally happy to tell me it was out of service, but that I was invited to try out the lift in the back of the hotel. I think the lift actually was being used by some furniture movers but I wasn't going to [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) off the dude who walked by casually toting a massive sofa. I took the stairs, instead. It was a mistake.

After extensive recovery and napping (I'd been up for about a day and a half. I don't live in LA) I descended to HK around 10 PM after a bit of scouting for Paola. Not packed but busy enough with a good selection, though I didn't see any absolute stunners. In truth there may have been some lurking but I'm not very good at that circulating thing so I have to settle on what I find after what most mongers would consider to be a relatively cursory patrol.

Tonight it was Susan (Suzanne?) from Cancun. She also gave me a second name but I never figured out if it was her real name, her last name, her middle name, or what; largely moot as I cannot remember it. She looked presentable so I bought her a drink, then another. Things looked promising so I bought her dinner, or at least a fruit salad. How romantic. I inquired into arriba and learned that she understood exchange rates so those pesos I stood in line for were of no advantage. At the cambio the exchange was 19.75. Hers was 20. Nobody's getting rich on that margin. She was also quite proud of her product and wouldn't budge from $80, but I was already well into this prospect so went for it. As is the unfortunate norm with my selections, things looked progressively less appealing as the light levels increased, but she was still quite cute, though there seemed to be some baby damage (I did not ask). There was a decent but quick CBJ (did not inquire first. My bad) followed by cowgirl. She was quite tight, to the point I think she was serious about some initial discomfort. I always pack lube but she had a bottle on the bedside table so I did not offer. I later learned that that was not lube. Don't know what it was. But she soldiered on even after I offered her the option of just going oral. The service was certainly adequate but she definitely is a clock watcher, giving me the ten minute warning. Everything came out okay in the end, though. Fun, but given all the other options I don't see taking her again.

[HorseTrader]

... Otherwise, what I would do is open a soapy, just like the ones that they have in Thailand. The first one of those would be a smash hit success...A soapy massage business concept seemed great to me until I actually went to Annie's in Bangkok. Got chatting with a guy right at the entrance (base of stairs) for about 30 minutes at about 10:00 PM on a weekday evening. During that time I saw one customer come out and none go in. It isn't nearly as popular as I expected. When I went in, there were about 20 girls available, quality of girls was typical of the many nearby non-soapy massage places (though the soapy girls were dressed better). The many non-soapy massage places seemed to keep the girls much busier than the few soapy places.

Annie's had a fixed price of 2500 baht (about $71) for 90 minutes (no separate tiers). At those rates and many girls waiting for customers, I no longer see this as a good long-term business. Meanwhile, the beer bars a block away at Nana Plaza had a decent ratio of customers to girls. The non-soapy places were getting about 1500 baht ($43) for a 1-hour massage with BBBJ and CFS; far more customers at these places.

The girls are going to work at the places where they can earn the most money for the least work. For hotter girls in Thailand, that is places like Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza bars. The average Thailand girls seem to do better in the non-soapy massage places. For hotter girls in Tijuana, that would continue to be places like Hong Kong. The customers will go wherever they can get the best bang for their buck.

[Member #2041]

That's because Annies is far from the best soapy in Bangkok. I had a favorite girl there, who was attractive (7. 5-8), maybe late 20's, who gave an off the charts GFE / PSE experience, but when she left the place, I never was impressed with the talent there besides her. The issue with soapy massages in BKK is that there are too many of them for the demand. I am sure that Tijuana's zona could support one well run one, if the chicas were properly trained.


A soapy massage business concept seemed great to me until I actually went to Annie's in Bangkok. Got chatting with a guy right at the entrance (base of stairs) for about 30 minutes at about 10:00 PM on a weekday evening. During that time I saw one customer come out and none go in. It isn't nearly as popular as I expected. When I went in, there were about 20 girls available, quality of girls was typical of the many nearby non-soapy massage places (though the soapy girls were dressed better). The many non-soapy massage places seemed to keep the girls much busier than the few soapy places.

Annie's had a fixed price of 2500 baht (about $71) for 90 minutes (no separate tiers). At those rates and many girls waiting for customers, I no longer see this as a good long-term business. Meanwhile, the beer bars a block away at Nana Plaza had a decent ratio of customers to girls. The non-soapy places were getting about 1500 baht ($43) for a 1-hour massage with BBBJ and CFS; far more customers at these places.

The girls are going to work at the places where they can earn the most money for the least work. For hotter girls in Thailand, that is places like Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza bars. The average Thailand girls seem to do better in the non-soapy massage places. For hotter girls in Tijuana, that would continue to be places like Hong Kong. The customers will go wherever they can get the best bang for their buck.

[Oosik]

As Hong Kong is arguably the top of the heap in Tijuana right now a proper comparison would be with The Lord, not Annie's. Granted, The Lord prices just for the fishbowl start at Annie's rate and head so far in to the stratosphere that they may well be within shouting distance of THAT Lord, but the discussion was the girls' earnings, not the punters' losses. Largely, maybe solely, for that reason I've only been there twice, but I haven't seen quality like that in SC or Nana in years, and both of my Ladies of the Hour and a Half were obviously expertly trained. I'd climb right over that putative wall if such existed in Tijuana at reasonable (not cheap, but not chat-with-the-Lord outlandish) prices.

[HorseTrader]

That's because Annies is far from the best soapy in Bangkok. I had a favorite girl there, who was attractive (7. 5-8), maybe late 20's, who gave an off the charts GFE / PSE experience, but when she left the place, I never was impressed with the talent there besides her. The issue with soapy massages in BKK is that there are too many of them for the demand. I am sure that Tijuana's zona could support one well run one, if the chicas were properly trained.I'd like to think there are better soapy places. I also went to one that was near Soi Cowboy, but on the other side of Sukhumvit. They didn't have any better looking girls so I passed. Those two places took my interest away, so I concentrated on the bars at Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy and had very good time.

Bangkok offers so many massage places, bikini / beer bars, and streetwalkers that it would be near impossible for anyone to sample them all.

[Oosik]

TL; DR: No Paola, drink rejection, CBJ from Cindy from HK, cold showers.

Went to La Perla Restaurant around 2 PM for breakfast. Great stuff; have no idea what it was: No English subtitles so I looked for anything that looked vaguely familiar and spotted the work "Fajitas" in a description. The rest of the text may have meant, "We are putting the word Fajitas here to trick gringos into buying these shoe soles we accidentally dropped into the fryer. " It came with flour tortillas so my guess is that I was not eating footwear.

For entertainment there was a police bust outside the door involving a dozen of Tijuana's finest, one perp, and what I thought was a blonde skanky streetwalker but may have turned out to be an undercover. More threatening entertainment than the squad of automatic weapon toting Men in Black was a four piece Mexican band that entered with instruments at the ready. I was immediately targeted because if I would eat shoe soles I would definitely like to hear guys abusing their instruments. Also, I was the only customer. They took "No" for an answer a lot better than most mezeros and did not break the cello over my head.

Tonight featured not one but three unsuccessful Paola hunts. She is very busy, on vacation, or doesn't look a thing like I expect because in the gaggle outside the door I've never seen a tiny spinner. One more night before I head north in defeat again.

So it was Hong Kong time again. I worked on my circulating and found that there was a LOT of club I had never known of. Ever play the game Zork? This was like that but with a lot more shapely butts, a lot fewer grues. My circulating did determine that I needed to lower my target zone, so with that in mind I opted for a shapely lass at the Butt Display Ramp. I offered a drink. I was turned down. WTF? I haven't had that happen since in AC where I made the faux-pas of not being Korean. I'm no Brad Pitt or, more appropriate for this age group, Justin Bieber (thank f-ing God!) but I'm about average, especially if you're from a below average community.

But I took it well: I fled to the far end of the bar to hide. The danger now was the rebound shot: the lowering of standards to the "Has a pulse and is reasonably symmetric and not oozing a lot of pus" level. But I fought it off and eventually spotted a possibly even comelier lass. She was moving towards the stairs and pursuit ensued. I caught her on the third flight and again offered a libation. This time she stopped and gave me a signal, her thumb and index finger pinched about an inch apart, which I dearly hoped meant "Just a moment" in the local hand signal language, not "You have the penis of a hamster" which is what I would use it for. She then continued to Unknown Areas on about the tenth level, depending on how you count levels there.

So I waited. The problem, assuming the first translation, was of course that this moment was a women's moment, a bar girl's moment, and a Mexican moment all rolled into one. By this standard the earth cooled in a moment. So the wait dragged on for twenty minutes, by the end of which I was seriously wondering about my penis size. Eventually, though, she must have given up and decided to surrender.

A drink was procured. Her name was Cindy, from Ensenada, thin with a cute face and what I assume are A cups. I assume this because I have never gone to a store to buy an assortment of different sized bras for study despite the awesome icebreaker it would be with the sales girl. At any rate, there were boobies, but they were not going to sag in the near future. There wasn't a lot of chemistry. Actually, there was none. I didn't plan for a night of conversation but I now know what sex in a strict monastery would be like, except I suspect monk asses are not as appealing. In one of the few successful exchanges I learned that I was in for another CBJ. Oh, well, I'll be in Asia in a couple of months. The BJ was unremarkable, though the condom probably has a lot to do with it, but the cowgirl was great. Afterwards there was about five minutes of romantic, post coital snuggling between her and her phone as she caught up on texts and probably updated her FB profile ("Smallest one yet! Then she was off to the shower which we found out featured both cold and colder water. She did the sink thing after finding cold and tepid water there, then was on her way.

The desk guy said that the boiler had quit but that things would be back to normal (in my room that means cold and lukewarm) in about fifteen minutes.

[ScatManDoo]

Went to La Perla Restaurant around 2 PM for breakfast. Great stuff; have no idea what it was: No English subtitles so I looked for anything that looked vaguely familiar and spotted the work "Fajitas" in a description. The rest of the text may have meant, "We are putting the word Fajitas here to trick gringos into buying these shoe soles we accidentally dropped into the fryer. " It came with flour tortillas so my guess is that I was not eating footwear.La Perla has all of their menus piled on a shelf in a prominent area next to their entrance. Around half of the menus are in Spanish only and around half of them are in English only. I usually just grab an English menu when I enter, but you can ask your waiter or waitress for one. They have both breakfast only (Desayuno) menus and larger menus that contain one page of breakfast items.

[Travv]

My guess is the management of La Perla decided they can make more money selling fish and fajitas than scrambled eggs or omelets, so they are hiding the breakfast menu. Breakfasts are still there but you have to request the breakfast you want without the menu. I saw an American eating a shrimp omelet last Wednesday with fried potatoes and fried beans, so I ordered the same with a glass of orange juice. About 100 pesos. Tip: also avoid the shrimp burger with fries on the La Perla menu. The shrimp burger meat tasted like fried peas and fell apart easily. I gave up on mine after a few bites. La Perla has great breakfasts and guacamole and salsa but the fish dishes are so-so, IMO.


TL; DR: No Paola, drink rejection, CBJ from Cindy from HK, cold showers.

Went to La Perla Restaurant around 2 PM for breakfast. Great stuff; have no idea what it was: No English subtitles so I looked for anything that looked vaguely familiar and spotted the work "Fajitas" in a description. The rest of the text may have meant, "We are putting the word Fajitas here to trick gringos into buying these shoe soles we accidentally dropped into the fryer. " It came with flour tortillas so my guess is that I was not eating footwear.

For entertainment there was a police bust outside the door involving a dozen of Tijuana's finest, one perp, and what I thought was a blonde skanky streetwalker but may have turned out to be an undercover. More threatening entertainment than the squad of automatic weapon toting Men in Black was a four piece Mexican band that entered with instruments at the ready. I was immediately targeted because if I would eat shoe soles I would definitely like to hear guys abusing their instruments. Also, I was the only customer. They took "No" for an answer a lot better than most mezeros and did not break the cello over my head.

Tonight featured not one but three unsuccessful Paola hunts. She is very busy, on vacation, or doesn't look a thing like I expect because in the gaggle outside the door I've never seen a tiny spinner. One more night before I head north in defeat again....

[EagleRoamer]

I have walked up and down the ally and did a search on google maps but still can't find it.

Thanks.

[Oosik]

Thanks for the info! I'll probably give it another try tomorrow. I did like the food, it was just a little confusing. I think I blundered right past the menu pile, sort of thinking that it was there for the staff.

[ScatManDoo]

My guess is the management of La Perla decided they can make more money selling fish and fajitas than scrambled eggs or omelets, so they are hiding the breakfast menu. Breakfasts are still there but you have to request the breakfast you want without the menu. I saw an American eating a shrimp omelet last Wednesday with fried potatoes and fried beans, so I ordered the same with a glass of orange juice. About 100 pesos. Tip: also avoid the shrimp burger with fries on the La Perla menu. The shrimp burger meat tasted like fried peas and fell apart easily. I gave up on mine after a few bites. La Perla has great breakfasts and guacamole and salsa but the fish dishes are so-so, IMO.The omelets are well stuffed at La Perla and a great value. In the past I would grab both a regular menu and a breakfast menu. The desayuno menu has a larger selection of omelets but as I recall, there's a breakfast-type omelet on one page of the regular menu that I prefer over all the omelet options on the breakfast menu.

Glad you mentioned La Perla's guacamole. They offer a large oval plate of guacamole that is very good and very cheap. Last time I was in La Perla IIRC it was priced at something like 45 pesos (around $2). There's a group of mongers that I usually eat dinner with, usually at cheap places inside La Zona. If my amigo Diego is in town, he will always stop at La Perla and get an order of guacamole (to go) to bring to our table at other LZ restaurants. It is also not unusual for Diego to bring a bottle of wine that he bought in Orange County for his dinners in Tijuana. Many of the small restaurants in LZ don't carry these food items and have no problem with customers bringing it with them to supplement their dinner orders in the restaurants. Diego's an old Tijuana vet & is always making these type of arrangements.

[WindAngel]

I have walked up and down the ally and did a search on google maps but still can't find it.

Thanks.I think there is no sign. It is about where Adelita is but on the alley side. The girls near by should be able to tell you.

[Captain Solo]

It's in the middle, on the North side of the alley, between bars Valentina and Capuruchi. There are no signs. The office is at the end of a long, narrow corridor between the 2 bars.

The rooms are upstairs above bar Capuruchi. Each has a large wall mirror which makes it very nice to watch your own porn.

Karina is a hot girl, but very shy. I turned her face and made her watch herself being fucked in the mirror. She got very horny; her pussy got wet and sloppy. After she could not take her eyes off the mirror and was panting at the end.

Juri hangs out in front in front of bar Capuruchi. She's an exotic-looking girl with hard body, perky natural Bee cups and tight pussy. She would suck me bareback, alternately looking up at me with her lusty eyes. She would do DFK and sex in any style for 200 pesos (about $10). It's very nice to pound that wet and tight pussy.


I have walked up and down the ally and did a search on google maps but still can't find it.

Thanks.

[Captain Solo]

La Perla is a seafood place. It serves quite a few fresh and delicious dishes.

My favorites are the cold dishes of mixed seafood, shrimp, squid, clam etc. Blanched and marinaded in a lime and pepper dressing. I think it's called Botanas. The seafood cocteles of cockles, clams and shrimp are also very fresh and delicious. They serve free and unlimited delicious hot seafood consomme, which is seafood broth to go with the food. Ask for it.

Breakfast is very good with eggs, sausages, potato, toasts, tortillas, coffee and orange juice, all for under 75 pesos. La Perla is the only place in La Zona that can make a lean, non greasy, clean-tasting American breakfast.

It's very nice sitting under the authentic thatched roof, by the windows, having a fresh meal washed down with a couple cold beers, served by hot, smiling meseras, watching the comedies and dramas played out on the streets of La Zona. I would go there a lot more often if they stop the loud brass bands from insulting and torturing customers's ears and eyes every night. But the paisanos and rancheros like to dance with their beefy chicas to that music in between dishes. Hehe.

Life is good!


Thanks for the info! I'll probably give it another try tomorrow. I did like the food, it was just a little confusing. I think I blundered right past the menu pile, sort of thinking that it was there for the staff.

[ScatManDoo]

This is hilarious. If you go to Street View on google maps. You can actually zoom in on a gordita working the corner.The googlemaps pictures of the alley were taken in January 2016 (13 months ago). The Eduardo Hotel still had its old (former) facade, with six different chicas standing in front of that hotel's building. Edith is the tall thin chica standing the closest to the Eduardo's entrance (black top, powder blue pants).

As for EagleRoamer, who was having trouble locating Hotel Mini:


I have walked up and down the alley and did a search on google maps but still can't find it.

Thanks.If you go back to the alley on googlemaps, you will see the red-tiled entrances to Bar Valentina and the hotel above it, To the immediate east google maps next shows a storefront to what used to be a small tienda, but was (at that time) all covered's in plywood for renovations. To the immediate east of that plywood covered construction area are two small entrances. The first entrance is to Hotel Mini and the second entrance (under the blue awning) is to Bar La Capirucha.

[Member #4450]

I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?

[Member #2041]

I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?You could try the hotel Nelson. It's right next to the Arch.

[TomJackin]

You could try the hotel Nelson. It's right next to the Arch.Hotel Caesars is also an option.

[Phordphan]

I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?Good luck with that! The closest you'll come is the Hacienda del Rio, but that will be slightly over $60. Where did you come up with that budget? $40 in the Zona Rio, one of the most desirable locations in Tijuana?

[Oosik]

Final night. Again no Paola but after half an hour of browsing at HK without finding anything remarkable (9 PM on a Friday: I expected better) I headed out for a second look because the most groping my privates were getting were from the security guy so why not get some more? Just as I was passing the Butt Display Ramp, which featured my refusal from last night, I got grabbed by a little thing, "Hi! Remember me? ".

Frankly, no, and I definitely would have. But as the conversation continued I was pretty sure that this wasn't a scam. I've known girls to do that to get the guy talking so he doesn't "insult" them by not remembering. No, she legitimately thought I was someone else, which is pretty scary when I think of what I look like. Her name was, and this is a very, very vague spelling, Hermayolie, pronounced HER-MAYO-LEE. Not an absolute knockout, but by my taste the best there at the time, though as I did not spot her in my patrols I have to admit there could have been better lurking in the shadows. One drink led to second and we were off to the room for sex after a truly bracing, icy shower. "You pay extra! I have to find dick! ".

Again, the dreaded CBJ, though fairly well administered, even with the butt hole probing that is pretty common in BKK oilies but apparently not here. Not overly wild about that technique, but kudos to her for trying it. The compensation for the accursed CBJ was watching her ride afterwards, cute medium titties a-bouncing. And well they should: I was low on pesos so I did a hybrid payment of pesos and dollars and completely screwed it up. I deserved some good bounces as Hermayolie is probably heading back to her hometown in a Ferrari right now.

I got up too late for La Perla, instead hoofing it through the drizzle to PedWest which was absolutely dead at 9:30 on Saturday morning. I found that things had changed in the last few months and the wonderful rickety elevated walkway was a thing of the past. Hopefully not a lot of people perished when that happened. One is instead sent through a maze: down from the bridge, through a plaza, across an empty block, up again, down the second half of the old passage to the spiral and onwards to find the cheese. I liked the more direct rickety route, but then I don't have a lot to live for so YMMV.

So it was a good trip. I think I would enjoy it a lot more if I visited more often and got more comfortable. The regulars' reports here have been an awesome help: without them I would have probably been a one trip wonder a few years ago. I could almost wish I lived in SAN or even LA except that would mean living in SAN or LA. For me to get laid in the evening in Tijuana I have to leave my house at 9 PM the previous night and probably get about two hours of sleep before coitus. So the first night is almost a throw-away: Yes, sex, but it's sort of zombie sex (I am not 21 anymore). If I'm going to waste a day I can get to Asia BUT business class costs about five times as much.

[Member #4450]

Good luck with that! The closest you'll come is the Hacienda del Rio, but that will be slightly over $60. Where did you come up with that budget? $40 in the Zona Rio, one of the most desirable locations in Tijuana?You are right there is nothing for that money every price online is all bullshit I've called a bunch of zona Rio hotels and nothing less than $90 + tax a night the prices online don't match when you call.

I can go to the mansion but they don't let you leave and comeback again it is some stupid non sense policy. They told me you can stay until the next day but you can't go out to eat or walk around and return to your room WTF? What kind of friendly service is this and who the F. K are they to tell me if I can or can't go out.

I think I will look for other places when I get there.

Thanks Anyway.

[Captain Solo]

There are hundreds putas in la Zona. Why are you so keen on Paola? Is it about her tiny size, tight, wet pussy? Just curious about your reasons.

Paola is always smiling her childish smile and is very popular. She probably goes in Cascada far more often than all other chicas in La Zona. So she was able to arrange to take her 20 peso hotel kick back each time. I have not seen Paola for 2 or 3 weekends. She may have gone home to Puebla.

You should have picked up Valentina in front of Azul instead. She's chatty and good-looking. Her assets are probably even better than Paola's. She's always oohhs, ahhhs as she gets excited and enjoys the sex. Also Joanna is another girl, pretty like a doll, in Cacsda back door.

The street girls tend to be nice, sweet, humble, acting natural in bed, whereas HK girls can act haughty like they are hot shit, and just do minimum they can get away with.


Final night. Again no Paola but after half an hour of browsing at HK without finding anything remarkable (9 PM on a Friday: I expected better) I headed out for a second look because the most groping my privates were getting were from the security guy so why not get some more?

about two hours of sleep before coitus. So the first night is almost a throw-away: Yes, sex, but it's sort of zombie sex (I am not 21 anymore). If I'm going to waste a day I can get to Asia BUT business class costs about five times as much.

[TomJackin]

You are right there is nothing for that money every price online is all bullshit I've called a bunch of zona Rio hotels and nothing less than $90 + tax a night the prices online don't match when you call.

I can go to the mansion but they don't let you leave and comeback again it is some stupid non sense policy. They told me you can stay until the next day but you can't go out to eat or walk around and return to your room WTF? What kind of friendly service is this and who the F. K are they to tell me if I can or can't go out.

I think I will look for other places when I get there.

Thanks Anyway.Try Hotel Velario or Hotel La Villa de Zaragoza.

Both in your price range.

[LifeIsABeach]

I need a clean and safe family or business hotel in zona Rio something in the mid price the Ticuan is too much dough $90 a night maybe something basic between $40 to $60 max a night including tax. Looking for a hotel with good surroundings from walking distance to xoxo and taco stand and plenty of taxi service?There are numerous options in your budget on Revolution Ave. Easy access to ZN. But I was there couple of months ago and prices may have gone up. Worth trying.

[ScatManDoo]

I agree with everyone here that the $40-$60 price range is too low for hotels located in the Zona Rio area. That's why other posters continue to suggest hotels in Tijuana's centro area.

I think there's a few inexpensive hotels just a few blocks outside of the Zona Rio area, but I have no idea how good or bad they are:

Hotel Fiesta Tijuana https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/fiesta-tijuana.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;all_sr_blocks=42485009_92037759_4_0_0;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;dest_id=-1705741;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=42485009_92037759_4_0_0;hpos=11;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=b1192397e778825ea2ad91429f0f3a8f041b28baX11;type=total;ucfs=1&.

Hotel Libertad https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/libertad.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;room1=A, A;homd=1;atlas_src=hp_iw_title.

The two hotels mentioned above are inexpensive & just a few blocks outside of Zona Rio. Hotels in Centro are generally less costly than Zona Rio. You mentioned that you would stay in the Ticuan, which is in Centro, but you don't want to pay $90 a night. Why not consider the Aqua Rio hotel next door to the Ticuan? Their rates tend to be 1/3 the cost of the Ticuan. https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/aqua-rio.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;all_sr_blocks=82998402_97079687_0_0_0;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;dest_id=-1705741;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=82998402_97079687_0_0_0;hpos=22;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=b1192397e778825ea2ad91429f0f3a8f041b28baX22;type=total;ucfs=1&.

[Member #4450]

Why not consider the Aqua Rio hotel next door to the Ticuan? Their rates tend to be 1/3 the cost of the Ticuan. I'll check it out Thanks!

[Member #4450]

I got this not very clear when you're coming by foot into Tijuana you must do it only thru the East side by the trolley station. And when returning home you can go either thru the old East pedestrian walk or the new West building by crossing the bridge?

Here is my question can you come into Tijuana thru the new West side building it would be a lot closer from the parking lot off ave de plaza exit.

[Oosik]

can you come into Tijuana thru the new West side buildingAs far as I know PedWest is still one way only, but someone else please verify: I didn't see any opposite directions when I crossed but obviously the Mexican (southbound) facility is not part of the US one so I could have just not noticed. Are there any pedestrian facilities at the El Chaparral, next door to PedWest?

[Member #2041]

There are numerous options in your budget on Revolution Ave. Easy access to ZN. But I was there couple of months ago and prices may have gone up. Worth trying.Plenty of places on Revo for 350-600 pesos a night. But he was asking about a different area. I assume further from the various tourist venues, including our favorite, the Zona Roja.

[Phordphan]

I agree with everyone here that the $40-$60 price range is too low for hotels located in the Zona Rio area. That's why other posters continue to suggest hotels in Tijuana's centro area.

I think there's a few inexpensive hotels just a few blocks outside of the Zona Rio area, but I have no idea how good or bad they are:

Hotel Fiesta Tijuana https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/fiesta-tijuana.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;all_sr_blocks=42485009_92037759_4_0_0;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;dest_id=-1705741;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=42485009_92037759_4_0_0;hpos=11;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=b1192397e778825ea2ad91429f0f3a8f041b28baX11;type=total;ucfs=1&.

Hotel Libertad https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/libertad.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;room1=A, A;homd=1;atlas_src=hp_iw_title.

The two hotels mentioned above are inexpensive & just a few blocks outside of Zona Rio. Hotels in Centro are generally less costly than Zona Rio. You mentioned that you would stay in the Ticuan, which is in Centro, but you don't want to pay $90 a night. Why not consider the Aqua Rio hotel next door to the Ticuan? Their rates tend to be 1/3 the cost of the Ticuan. https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/aqua-rio.html?aid=330632;label=msn-OB6MLt3WgU4a3G0IcvGdRA-2971220334%3Atikwd-16294120371%3Anes%3Amte%3Adec%3Aqsgrand%20hotel%20tijuana;sid=5732a31f4f568f21aa3467886c1331fd;all_sr_blocks=82998402_97079687_0_0_0;checkin=2017-02-14;checkout=2017-02-15;dest_id=-1705741;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=82998402_97079687_0_0_0;hpos=22;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=b1192397e778825ea2ad91429f0f3a8f041b28baX22;type=total;ucfs=1&.


There are numerous options in your budget on Revolution Ave. Easy access to ZN. But I was there couple of months ago and prices may have gone up. Worth trying.


Try Hotel Velario or Hotel La Villa de Zaragoza.

Both in your price range.The main issue is that the OP asked for a business class hotel, and none of these, save the Ticuan, fit the bill. They are all local style cheap motels in the USA sense of the word. I've stayed in all of the ones mentioned except for the Fiesta Tijuana, and I have avoided that one due to terrible reviews. None of them are in any way, matter, shape or form a business class hotel.

Hacienda del Rio, at $63 on hotels.com, is the closest thing in that area, although it's more like an upscale Via de Zaragoza than a business class hotel like Real Inn or Hyatt.

TJ has a problem. There are no decent mid-range hotels. They're either $30/night extremely basic dumps, or $100+ / night hotels. There are a few decent ones in the $70 range, but not many. That's still cheap by US standards, but TJ isn't the U.S.. Considering the quality of the rooms, the $70 ones are overpriced.

[Baxter Slade]

As far as I know PedWest is still one way only, but someone else please verify: I didn't see any opposite directions when I crossed but obviously the Mexican (southbound) facility is not part of the US one so I could have just not noticed. Are there any pedestrian facilities at the El Chaparral, next door to PedWest?Just left pedwest a couple hours ago. You still can not enter there by foot. However great place to exit going home about 0. 0 wait tome at 2 this afternoon.

[Monty5235]

Hi ISG,

First time here. Have read through allot of the Kenya reports etc. I travel allot to South Africa for business and am a pretty seasoned traveler. Living in Bangkok now. My fifth country in 15 years. Question I have is for single white male traveler is Kenya still safe and a good spot to go for mongering. Allot of the recent reports would indicate its lost its dusky shine in past times. If this is the case any recommendations re where to go. I have a thing for Black women.

Thanks in advance Monty.

[LixerGood]

Hi ISG,

First time here. Have read through allot of the Kenya reports etc. I travel allot to South Africa for business and am a pretty seasoned traveler. Living in Bangkok now. My fifth country in 15 years. Question I have is for single white male traveler is Kenya still safe and a good spot to go for mongering. Allot of the recent reports would indicate its lost its dusky shine in past times. If this is the case any recommendations re where to go. I have a thing for Black women.

Thanks in advance Monty.You'ed probably get better information by posting your question in another forum.

This is the Tijuana, Mexico forum.

[Member #2041]

Hi ISG,

First time here. Have read through allot of the Kenya reports etc. I travel allot to South Africa for business and am a pretty seasoned traveler. Living in Bangkok now. My fifth country in 15 years. Question I have is for single white male traveler is Kenya still safe and a good spot to go for mongering. Allot of the recent reports would indicate its lost its dusky shine in past times. If this is the case any recommendations re where to go. I have a thing for Black women.

Thanks in advance Monty.You might try the Kenya forum, rather than the Tijuana forum, for better information related to your question:

http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/forumdisplay.php?759-Kenya

[Ninguno Especial]

Yesterday around 1:00 PM entering Mexico on foot at S. Why. Crossing they only had 1 guy stationed at the regular desks. A couple of guys were at the very far end desk that normally do special stuff.

The line was looped back out of the building and looped again at the turn style gates. If not form the 180 day pass I carry would have turned around & gone home.

Maybe this is an intentional message to the USA that they are not too fond of recent "Exec Orders". Maybe not but be prepared for the unexpected as always.

Returning to the US at the old Ped East wasn't a problem with a sentri card or otherwise as they had 5 guys stationed and it was moving along well at about 4 pm.

[Member #2041]

Yesterday around 1:00 PM entering Mexico on foot at S. Why. Crossing they only had 1 guy stationed at the regular desks. A couple of guys were at the very far end desk that normally do special stuff.

The line was looped back out of the building and looped again at the turn style gates. If not form the 180 day pass I carry would have turned around & gone home.

Maybe this is an intentional message to the USA that they are not too fond of recent "Exec Orders". Maybe not but be prepared for the unexpected as always.

Returning to the US at the old Ped East wasn't a problem with a sentri card or otherwise as they had 5 guys stationed and it was moving along well at about 4 pm.When they started this nonsense a few weeks ago, I just went and bought the FMM180. I needed it anyways for a future trip to Cabo that's going to be 8-9 days, so I just bought it a couple months early. No biggie.

[Member #4450]

The main issue is that the OP asked for a business class hotel, and none of these, save the Ticuan, fit the bill. They are all local style cheap motels in the USA sense of the word. I've stayed in all of the ones mentioned except for the Fiesta Tijuana, and I have avoided that one due to terrible reviews. None of them are in any way, matter, shape or form a business class hotel.

Hacienda del Rio, at $63 on hotels.com, is the closest thing in that area, although it's more like an upscale Via de Zaragoza than a business class hotel like Real Inn or Hyatt.

TJ has a problem. There are no decent mid-range hotels. They're either $30/night extremely basic dumps, or $100+ / night hotels. There are a few decent ones in the $70 range, but not many. That's still cheap by US standards, but TJ isn't the U.S.. Considering the quality of the rooms, the $70 ones are overpriced.Talking about a detail explanation it doesn't get any better than this. For me what's important is a clean hotel in a safe area with security and close to food and taxi.

Prices online do not match when you call the hotel they all gave me higher prices than online + tax I didn't know you pay tax in Mexico I never had or I don't remember if I ever did.

[Member #4450]

Maybe this is an intentional message to the USA that they are not too fond of recent "Exec Orders". Maybe not but be prepared for the unexpected as always.You mean we are not welcome there anymore well I guess they will have a lot of the locals upset just imaging the hotels the taxis the zona without us. Are they going to go on welfare to survive they will only hurt the hard working people of Tijuana by doing this non sense gringo ban.

[Phordphan]

Talking about a detail explanation it doesn't get any better than this. For me what's important is a clean hotel in a safe area with security and close to food and taxi.

Prices online do not match when you call the hotel they all gave me higher prices than online + tax I didn't know you pay tax in Mexico I never had or I don't remember if I ever did.The "rack rates," or prices over the phone, almost never match the online prices. The online companies negotiate different discounts. So calling them is a waste of time in most cases. Booking online is the best way to save money.

Yes, there is VAT on everything in Mexico. Until a few years ago, Baja had a special dispensation from the MX gov't and could charge something like half of the VAT on things like hotel rooms in order to encourage tourism. That went away and the prices of hotels went up noticeably. The online sites tend to break the taxes out separately, while the hotels include it in the price.

[Member #4450]

The "rack rates," or prices over the phone, almost never match the online prices. The online companies negotiate different discounts. So calling them is a waste of time in most cases. Booking online is the best way to save money.

Yes, there is VAT on everything in Mexico. Until a few years ago, Baja had a special dispensation from the MX gov't and could charge something like half of the VAT on things like hotel rooms in order to encourage tourism. That went away and the prices of hotels went up noticeably. The online sites tend to break the taxes out separately, while the hotels include it in the price.You do your Reservations online going direct to the hotel website and do you have to use a credit card I don't trust them with my credit card!

[Phordphan]

You do your Reservations online going direct to the hotel website and do you have to use a credit card I don't trust them with my credit card!No, you set up an account with hotels.com or booking.com. They have your CC, not the hotel. You don't book on the hotel's web site.

Having said that, I've used my CC at loads of hotels in Tijuana and never had an issue. But the best rates will be found at one of those two sites.

[Member #4450]

No, you set up an account with hotels.com or booking.com. They have your CC, not the hotel. You don't book on the hotel's web site.

Having said that, I've used my CC at loads of hotels in Tijuana and never had an issue. But the best rates will be found at one of those two sites.Great Thank you!

[Member #4450]

It might doesn't sound much but for me having a bad ankle that good distance walk from the west parking Lot to over the other side by trolley station is too long. Are there any taxi that can take me over the freeway and drop me closer to Tijuana Entrance or even better are there any taxi that can drive me into Mexico all the way to the zona or drop me at the taxi line in the Mexican side?

[HorseTrader]

It might doesn't sound much but for me having a bad ankle that good distance walk from the west parking Lot to over the other side by trolley station is too long. Are there any taxi that can take me over the freeway and drop me closer to Tijuana Entrance or even better are there any taxi that can drive me into Mexico all the way to the zona or drop me at the taxi line in the Mexican side?About 3 years ago I did a day trip on crutches, that was terrible because of distance, uneven walking surfaces, and difficult stairs (like the south stairs in Hong Kong). Depending on how bad your ankle is, you may want to just wait for it to heal.

After crutching through zona Norte, somebody reported a bus service from near the old UETA parking lot to Centro. I've lost track of that bus service, perhaps someone can provide some guidance.

[Baxter Slade]

It might doesn't sound much but for me having a bad ankle that good distance walk from the west parking Lot to over the other side by trolley station is too long. Are there any taxi that can take me over the freeway and drop me closer to Tijuana Entrance or even better are there any taxi that can drive me into Mexico all the way to the zona or drop me at the taxi line in the Mexican side?You should have a couple options. I have seen these little golf cart type vehicles and bicycle type taxis that shuttle people from the west lots to the trolley station area. Last couple trips I do not remember seeing the bikes but the golf carts were around adorned with advertisements.

Another option is a bus line called tourismo that runs from botder parking to Centro in Tijuana I believe the cost is $10 each way. You should be able to find them online to confirm price and shedule.

[Member #4450]

About 3 years ago I did a day trip on crutches, that was terrible because of distance, uneven walking surfaces, and difficult stairs (like the south stairs in Hong Kong). Depending on how bad your ankle is, you may want to just wait for it to heal.

After crutching through zona Norte, somebody reported a bus service from near the old UETA parking lot to Centro. I've lost track of that bus service, perhaps someone can provide some guidance.The walking distance from the Old UETA to the Tijuana Taxi is now about 8 times longer. Few years ago was a breeze just park walk 100 yards walk thru the metal spinning door and you were in Tijuana in no time right by the taxi line. The return still the same pain in the ass thru ped Sentri and going over the bridge to the west side. I think they need to open a new Tijuana entrance on the west gate.
In the old times it was much faster from old UETA parking to the zona bars in less than 20 minutes.

[Member #2041]

The walking distance from the Old UETA to the Tijuana Taxi is now about 8 times longer. Few years ago was a breeze just park walk 100 yards walk thru the metal spinning door and you were in Tijuana in no time right by the taxi line. The return still the same pain in the ass thru ped Sentri and going over the bridge to the west side. I think they need to open a new Tijuana entrance on the west gate.
In the old times it was much faster from old UETA parking to the zona bars in less than 20 minutes.Ped West was designed to have two-way pedestrian traffic, but the Mexicans have not gotten with the program. I had heard back in September that the Mexican Entry on that side was supposed to open early this year, but so far, nada. I think Trump has led them to not want to make things easy for Americans coming into Tijuana.

[Ninguno Especial]

You mean we are not welcome there anymore well I guess they will have a lot of the locals upset just imaging the hotels the taxis the zona without us. Are they going to go on welfare to survive they will only hurt the hard working people of Tijuana by doing this non sense gringo ban.I spoke to an amigo who is a native born Mexican but obtained a degree in the USA. He has homes in an affluent part of San Diego as well as Rosarito area. His take is that it is a stupid idea to go through this posturing which is likely trumped up due to the new "so called" POTUS. When grocery stores run out of fresh produce here in the USA and service industry, fast food, etc. Can't find anyone to do the lower paid, lower "class" work. Perhaps POTUS will be forced to re-think trying to double Obama's almost 3 million deportees.

Just my 2 cents. At any rate the drama is working out bigly for main stream media & SNL despite the hardships put on so many, non violent, non convicted workers paying taxes with questionable SS #'s.

[Member #4450]

I spoke to an amigo who is a native born Mexican but obtained a degree in the USA. He has homes in an affluent part of San Diego as well as Rosarito area. His take is that it is a stupid idea to go through this posturing which is likely trumped up due to the new "so called" POTUS. When grocery stores run out of fresh produce here in the USA and service industry, fast food, etc. Can't find anyone to do the lower paid, lower "class" work. Perhaps POTUS will be forced to re-think trying to double Obama's almost 3 million deportees.

Just my 2 cents. At any rate the drama is working out bigly for main stream media & SNL despite the hardships put on so many, non violent, non convicted workers paying taxes with questionable SS #'s.You're talking like a real Mexican living in the US. No we are not going to run out of produce this is a big farmland and there is always alternatives like getting produce from central America, Chile Argentina Brazil and Ecuador those countries can provide enough produce to the US.

THe low pay job bullshit that no American wants to do is just another BS there are many illegals holding high paid jobs in the construction business and working all over the city have you see the people working with Caltrans a lot of them are Mexicans do they all have green cards? I'm All in favor of immigration reform it is the right way or just ask the Guatemalans how good is Mexico when they cross illegally into Mexico.

All the gangs non violent non convicted tax payers you're talking about are overpopulating US Prisions and you and me pay with taxes those you called hard workers.

There are no new laws the laws were always there and were signed by Reagan back in the 1980's but they never enforced them.

I like Tijuana too but I don't want to live there so we need an immigration reform because this is a country of LAWS!

[ScatManDoo]

You're talking like a real Mexican living in the US. No we are not going to run out of produce this is a big farmland and there is always alternatives like getting produce from central America, Chile Argentina Brazil and Ecuador those countries can provide enough produce to the US.You might need a little geography lesson HT.

Do you realize that all of Chile and Argentina, and over 90% of Ecuador and Brazil is located in the southern hemisphere? Much of the crops that we import from those countries is done because they can grow those crops at times of the year when they don't grow well during the North American growing season.

If there were not illegals working to bring in California's crops, produce prices would rise significantly and you likely would grumble about it.


THe low pay job bullshit that no American wants to do is just another BS there are many illegals holding high paid jobs in the construction business and working all over the city have you see the people working with Caltrans a lot of them are Mexicans do they all have green cards?Horny, do you realize that we have millions of people with brown skin in the state of California that are US citizens?

Someone who is here illegally is much more likely to work in the private sector (where hiring practices are not followed as closely as they are for government and quasi-governmental agencies). A organization like Caltrans, which generally follow the law when hiring people, is unlikely to be employing illegals as a significant portion of their workforce.

[Member #4450]

You might need a little geography lesson HT.

Do you realize that all of Chile and Argentina, and over 90% of Ecuador and Brazil is located in the southern hemisphere? Much of the crops that we import from those countries is done because they can grow those crops at times of the year when they don't grow well during the North American growing season.

If there were not illegals working to bring in California's crops, produce prices would rise significantly and you likely would grumble about it.

Horny, do you realize that we have millions of people with brown skin in the state of California that are US citizens?

Someone who is here illegally is much more likely to work in the private sector (where hiring practices are not followed as closely as they are for government and quasi-governmental agencies). A organization like Caltrans, which generally follow the law when hiring people, is unlikely to be employing illegals as a significant portion of their workforce.I can tell that you're all for illegal immigration and open borders if you know geography you probably know there is a line separating a country from another. Same line like the one Mexico have with Guatemala.

Let me give you an example if I knock your door and you're welcome me in I'm a guest but if I jump your backyard wall and come thru the window I'm a criminal correct? So you ideology of coming illegally Makes a criminal act aceptable.

Illegal immigration is only good for Mexico business so they can keep sending the dough back to Mexico and you and I pay for all their needs while here.

[ScatManDoo]

I can tell that you're all for illegal immigration and open borders if you know geography you probably know there is a line separating a country from another. Same line like the one Mexico have with Guatemala.HorneyTraveler: I am not in favor of illegal immigration. I am also not in favor of political positions that assert we should allow more migration from countries to our south that fail to consider unemployment rates in the United States. I do favor some proposed 'guest worker' programs that could help domestic farmers solve regular & predictable shortages of farm labor that have plagued domestic growers for decades.


So you ideology of coming illegally Makes a criminal act aceptable.I think you've been brainwashed by Fox News and other right-wing sources into thinking that any reasonable approach to solving difficult problems is unacceptable. Open-minded people that are willing to see the truth, and not just stereotypes, are not the enemy!


Illegal immigration is only good for Mexico business so they can keep sending the dough back to Mexico and you and I pay for all their needs while here.I'm calling bullshit on that assertion! For decades big business (for example owners of farming and restaurant enterprises) have pushed to not have immigration laws vigorously enforced so they can have a steady stream of undocumented workers available to underpay and otherwise exploit. Look at who's working at you local fast food restaurant! Companies like McDonalds and Walmart are the ones that create large number of workers that US taxpayers have to subsidize their presence in the United States.

[Member #4450]

HorneyTraveler:

I think you've been brainwashed by Fox News and other right-wing sources into thinking that any reasonable approach to solving difficult problems is unacceptable. Open-minded people that are willing to see the truth, and not just stereotypes, are not the enemy!You're watching fake CNN NEWS! They love illegal aliens.





I'm calling bullshit on that assertion! For decades big business (for example owners of farming and restaurant enterprises) have pushed to not have immigration laws vigorously enforced so they can have a steady stream of undocumented workers available to underpay and otherwise exploit. Look at who's working at you local fast food restaurant! Companies like McDonalds and Walmart are the ones that create large number of workers that US taxpayers have to subsidize their presence in the United States.Yeah those are the big law breakers like McDonalds gave the summer jobs to the hispanics those part time jobs were always important for many high school kids but no more. With Donald now the game is over and now we are coming after those big business hidding illegals. What part of the amnisty signed by Reagan in 1985 you don't remember? All those big corporations were suposed to check for GREEN CARDS since the 1980's and they never did. The immigration law was always in the books but the corrupted Democrats never enforced them.

Also there's another bullshit from UNIVISION CRAP there's no illegal working for less than minimum wage in Walmart Or McDonalds. Even those Mexican standing in Home Depot don't move a finger for less than $100 a day help. You need to stop watching Univision crap with Jorge Ramos!

[Gagoo]

Hotel Caesars is also an option.I second that. On my first few trips, which was a long time ago I used to stay at Hotel Nelson, but it is almost a shit hole. I imagine that maybe they have fixed it up some by now. And it is very easy to walk to where we want to go. I have stayed at the Ticuan a couple times, but it is too damn far to walk to the zona. And it usually cost much more than the surrounding hotels. On my last several trips I only stay at Hotel Caesars. The price is pretty cheap, the rooms pretty good, and you got some very good restaurants nearby. The internet is also pretty good. Make sure to pay them in pesos though. Their conversion rate is very bad. On my last stay there, last December, I noticed they have some nice new TVs in the room. You'll have to mention if you want a room with AC or not. I think it is about $5 USD more per night. It works as a heater also. I never needed to try to bring a girl to my room in Tijuana, but I think in Caesars it's OK. I've seen guys taking women up. The problem with Caesars is there aren't any safes in the room. And if you want the most quiet rooms, tell them you want a quiet room, and they'll put you in the very back.

[WindAngel]

La Perla has all of their menus piled on a shelf in a prominent area next to their entrance. Around half of the menus are in Spanish only and around half of them are in English only. I usually just grab an English menu when I enter, but you can ask your waiter or waitress for one. They have both breakfast only (Desayuno) menus and larger menus that contain one page of breakfast items.They don't have breakfast menu anymore but you can still order whatever was on the menu before and that is what they told me when I was there for breakfast.

[DduFail]

I second that. On my first few trips, which was a long time ago I used to stay at Hotel Nelson, but it is almost a shit hole. I imagine that maybe they have fixed it up some by now. And it is very easy to walk to where we want to go. I have stayed at the Ticuan a couple times, but it is too damn far to walk to the zona. And it usually cost much more than the surrounding hotels. On my last several trips I only stay at Hotel Caesars. The price is pretty cheap, the rooms pretty good, and you got some very good restaurants nearby. The internet is also pretty good. Make sure to pay them in pesos though. Their conversion rate is very bad. On my last stay there, last December, I noticed they have some nice new TVs in the room. You'll have to mention if you want a room with AC or not. I think it is about $5 USD more per night. It works as a heater also. I never needed to try to bring a girl to my room in Tijuana, but I think in Caesars it's OK. I've seen guys taking women up. The problem with Caesars is there aren't any safes in the room. And if you want the most quiet rooms, tell them you want a quiet room, and they'll put you in the very back.Hotel Caesars is a very good option actually.

Stayed there for one weeknight in December. Cost was 630 Pesos, plus 100 Pesos (refundable) deposit. Beautiful, large room, big screen TV, climate control, very decent washroom, with reliable hot water supply (unlike Cascadas). Management secured my wallet / passport with them in their portable safe. Room number 50, completely quiet at night. Did not bring girls to my room, but was advised it would be no problem to do so.

Usual place to stay is the Marriott Hotel, Boulevard Agua Calientes. Yes, a bit far from the zona, but a great place to stay. One can take a taxi, or the collectivo (red) from 4th and Constitucion, total charge 12 pesos, with service available 24 hours. Also close to the hotel are the soccer stadium, main Caliente casino, dog racing, horse racing, fantastic movie theater, and a top quality dining mall.

Do have Cascadas VIP membership, but shy staying there. Was there in December, and all water connection got cut one morning. All! Showers are so so, noise level is high, and frankly, did not see a benefit staying there. (I usually play during the day, or early evening; never past midnight, and never drink more than one beer).

So yeah, Marriott if I can afford it, or Caesars.

[Captain Solo]

La Perla had a sign on its front door, advertising desayuno for 45 pesos, that includes 2 eggs, sausage or Mexican chorizos, toast, tortillas and coffee.

Unlike other joints in La Zona, La Perla's breakfast is lean and non greasy. The place is also nice, clean with clean plates and clean, fresh, smiling, good-smelling meseras hehe. The pic is about 2 years old. Don't know if Theresa still works there.

Competition in the food business is fierce in La Zona with these cheap food carts. There are just not enough customers going into La Perla for food, besides the rancheros who take their beefy GF's there for food, drinks, a little dancing to the loud and offensive brass bands, then parking them in local cheap hotels.

La Perla used to do good business with a lively crowd eating, drinking every weekend. But after the recession in 2008 it really struggles to stay in business. The place is deserted and has changed ownership a few times since.


They don't have breakfast menu anymore but you can still order whatever was on the menu before and that is what they told me when I was there for breakfast.

[StRobert]

HornyTraveler wrote" - "No we are not going to run out of produce this is a big farmland and there is always alternatives like getting produce from central America, Chile Argentina Brazil and Ecuador those countries can provide enough produce to the US. " - President Trump promised 20% tax on all imports. All vegetables fruits from South, Central America will be tax 20%. The second problem is the US citizens will not work in the California Central Valley at 100 F often 10 hours a day with lettuce and vegetables for the minimum wage. IMO is required sensible program "guest workers" (temporary visa for 3 to 6 months for guest workers from Mexico.) It is a good deal: for Mexicans good money and for the US consumer not expensive vegetables and fruit.

[Member #4450]

Me I don't eat much fruit and veggies they make me fart all day I only eat avocados and many avocados come from Mexico some from Chile but the best ones are from Morro Bay but they're more expensive. US strawberries there is plenty in Cali, apples from Washington most citrus are from Cali the peaches are from Cali watermelon are from Cali, we have lots of corn and grapes the tropical fruit is what we most import. Most bananas come from Ecuador and Costa Rica. Mangos and Papayas from Mexico. All veggies you find in markets are from Cali.

California has one of the best produce economy in the world so most imports are for tropical fruit Cocos, pineaples etc.

Where I live most produce come from oxnard and ventura some from Mexico but the Mexican produce only sell in Mexican markets and the quality is hit and miss.

[Oosik]

On my La Perla visit I didn't have The Captain's luck: I had a ball-bearing waitress and I didn't bother to determine if he smelled good. The food, though, whatever it was, was awesome.

[WombatEd2]

I think you've been brainwashed by Fox News and other right-wing sources into thinking that any reasonable approach to solving difficult problems is unacceptable. Open-minded people that are willing to see the truth, and not just stereotypes, are not the enemy!
You mean Faux Gnus? The National Enquirer of the airwaves? The network with the worst fact-checking results this side of "Not-So-Bright-Bart"? The network that keeps telling us how all the prostitutes in La Zona are "trafficked" slaves?

Actually, I watch them all the time. Any time I want to watch something that makes the Jerry Springer Show look intelligent.

[Mindbender]

Went back to Tijuana on Monday, President's Day. One thing I didn't count on was because it was a holiday and American banks were closed, the currency exchange places only let you exchange $100 US dollars at a time. Wasn't sure why, were the Mexican banks closed too? Just went to 4 different places to exchange. The border crossing to Mexico didn't take too long, only 10 minutes.

I wanted to check out Deja Vu as there haven't been any recent updates since September, and I wanted to see how they were doing since then. From all the reports here and on Yelp it sounded pretty dead, but with so much money invested have they been able to recover? I went to Adelita Bar and Hong Kong, found a Kim Kardashian look-alike at HK named Vandessa from Guatalajara, complete with beautiful paid for ass and boobs who was well worth the $80 we negotiated. Started with CBJ, missionary, the doggie. She asked for $20 tip after and I gave her $10 which she accepted but looked disappointed. Was surprised, she didn't shower after (or before) but washed herself with a towel and soap & water from the sink while I showered, presumably because of her makeup and hair I assume.

After that went back home and forgot about checking out Deja Vu. Anyone been there recently who can report on its status and if it's worth visiting? I couldn't find any reviews after September and very curious.

[JamesKm1984]

Thanks everyone for all the information! I'll be in town next week. I'm spending a night at Cascadas and another night at an agency-approved hotel. Trying to sample the best of both worlds I think I have the general gist of it all, but I definitely wouldn't mind meeting up with an expert. PM me.

[Ninguno Especial]

On my La Perla visit I didn't have The Captain's luck: I had a ball-bearing waitress and I didn't bother to determine if he smelled good. The food, though, whatever it was, was awesome.Was there yesterday for a beer with a pal. Ordered the refried beans & guacamole sides, chips & corn tortillas. In the past the beans & guac were great as well as the salsa but this time was a let down. Beans & guac were washed out bland as if they needed more garlic. Had to actually salt them. Chips were stale, salsa was a bit hotter than usual and didn't have the good flavor of previous visits.

It had been at least 6 or 8 months since last tried these items so don't know when the quality went South but waitress said there was a new cook after we inquired. Many kitchens are hiring Haitians or other African refugees to work. Not sure that is the cause here as we didn't check out the kitchen staff but Museo has one as well as other places it appears. Next thing we will see black beans and rice instead or guac at this rate.

[ScottHall]

I wanted to check out Deja Vu as there haven't been any recent updates since September, and I wanted to see how they were doing since then. From all the reports here and on Yelp it sounded pretty dead, but with so much money invested have they been able to recover? I went to Adelita Bar and Hong Kong, found a Kim Kardashian look-alike at HK named Vandessa from Guatalajara, complete with beautiful paid for ass and boobs who was well worth the $80 we negotiated. Started with CBJ, missionary, the doggie. She asked for $20 tip after and I gave her $10 which she accepted but looked disappointed. Was surprised, she didn't shower after (or before) but washed herself with a towel and soap & water from the sink while I showered, presumably because of her makeup and hair I assume.

After that went back home and forgot about checking out Deja Vu. Anyone been there recently who can report on its status and if it's worth visiting? I couldn't find any reviews after September and very curious.She asked for a $20 tip on top of the $80? Does she hang out at the rails in the middle of the club? I had a Kim k look alike from Guadalajara a while back, hadn't seen her around since the summer though. Service was awkwardly mechanical, she barely cracked a smile. But her body was top caliber.

[Mindbender]

She asked for a $20 tip on top of the $80? Does she hang out at the rails in the middle of the club? I had a Kim k look alike from Guadalajara a while back, hadn't seen her around since the summer though. Service was awkwardly mechanical, she barely cracked a smile. But her body was top caliber.She was sitting at the corner table behind the main stage close to the center of the club. I don't know if she moves around. I don't remember her being that mechanical, she did moan quite a bit if that helps.

[JabberWock]

What is a Fichas? I looked it up in Several English / Spanish dictionary and all I found was "token. ".

[Oosik]

What is a Fichas?A lady drink.

[WombatEd2]

What is a Fichas? I looked it up in Several English / Spanish dictionary and all I found was "token. ".A twice-the-price, half-the-size drink you buy for a lady. After delivering the drink, the waiter gives her a slip of paper (the actual "ficha") which she later exchanges for her "commission" on the drink. For some of the ladies, this is a very big part of their income. (And your out-go! )

[Member #4450]

Twice the rip off is about right. She ordered a shot of plain water no beer or tequila that glass was so tiny maybe 20 drops of water for $8 and she drank it quick too. Anything the girl order is twice the price and half or quarter the size.

I joked to the girl and I told her if she was very thirsty I can just go get a 2 liter Ciel for a buck from oxo across the street.

[Member #4450]

After many years of going to AB I still can't get this ficha deal correctly. Does this sounds right the girl needs to make a total of 3 fichas for the bar on her shift or pay the equivalent of $24 are these numbers right?

I mean we can just buy the girl three drinks and take her out for the rest of her shift, let me know if my numbers are wrong.

[WindAngel]

After many years of going to AB I still can't get this ficha deal correctly. Does this sounds right the girl needs to make a total of 3 fichas for the bar on her shift or pay the equivalent of $24 are these numbers right?

I mean we can just buy the girl three drinks and take her out for the rest of her shift, let me know if my numbers are wrong.I don't think that is right. If it is true, the club will earn much less when a high earning chica is taken out.

[Bbond]

I don't think that is right. If it is true, the club will earn much less when a high earning chica is taken out.I believe ficha quotas are to keep the girls from sitting around doing nothing. The bar also makes good money on those drinks. By having a quota, the girl is encouraged to try and get you to buy them.

[Phordphan]

After many years of going to AB I still can't get this ficha deal correctly. Does this sounds right the girl needs to make a total of 3 fichas for the bar on her shift or pay the equivalent of $24 are these numbers right?

I mean we can just buy the girl three drinks and take her out for the rest of her shift, let me know if my numbers are wrong.The debate about ficha minimums has been raging for years and nobody has the exact answer. I suspect it changes frequently. I've had favoritas tell me one thing. Time passes and I hear different stories. Other people say there are no minimums, which I find hard to believe. If there were NO miminums there would be no incentive to peddle those stupid drinks. OTOH, when business is slow, like a Monday, it's hardly fair to expect the girls to sell fichas to nonexistent customers. I don't know what the truth is, but it's irrelevant.

The fact of the matter is you can't take a girl out of the bar without paying a hefty "salida" fee. You should know this after many years of going to the Zona bars. AFAIK there is no set price, it seems to be whatever they think they can gouge you for. But it's often, so I hear, well north of $100. I've heard $200 before. I've only done it once, and with a LC girl I used to know. Her brother, or some male relative / friend / BF / whatever worked there and she finagled a way to fake a text from her mom claiming she (mom) was sick and that she (the girl) had to leave the bar early. Otherwise, or so I was told, a fat salida fee would have been in order.

On your next visit, call the manager over and tell him you want to take the girl out for the night. Then post his response here. It will certainly add to the level of information available.

[Member #4450]

I don't think that is right. If it is true, the club will earn much less when a high earning chica is taken out.No I never said it was Thailand neither Amsterdan the bar still make good money with patrons.

I was told by my mesero if You buy the girl three fichas she can stay in my room as long as I want and she'll be fine. She can even have the drinks delivered to the room, I'm just the messenger.

Also it makes sense because is not easy for the average ugly betty making US $100 in fichas on a slow Monday or Tuesday.

[Member #4450]

The debate about ficha minimums has been raging for years and nobody has the exact answer. I suspect it changes frequently. I've had favoritas tell me one thing. Time passes and I hear different stories. Other people say there are no minimums, which I find hard to believe. If there were NO miminums there would be no incentive to peddle those stupid drinks. OTOH, when business is slow, like a Monday, it's hardly fair to expect the girls to sell fichas to nonexistent customers. I don't know what the truth is, but it's irrelevant.

The fact of the matter is you can't take a girl out of the bar without paying a hefty "salida" fee. You should know this after many years of going to the Zona bars. AFAIK there is no set price, it seems to be whatever they think they can gouge you for. But it's often, so I hear, well north of $100. I've heard $200 before. I've only done it once, and with a LC girl I used to know. Her brother, or some male relative / friend / BF / whatever worked there and she finagled a way to fake a text from her mom claiming she (mom) was sick and that she (the girl) had to leave the bar early. Otherwise, or so I was told, a fat salida fee would have been in order.

On your next visit, call the manager over and tell him you want to take the girl out for the night. Then post his response here. It will certainly add to the level of information available.There you go see it is confusing they keep changing numbers, I don't think the manager gets involved and who's the manager to me the guy must be a ghost because I've never seen him around, yeah I probably ask for the manager next time I always ask questions to the waiters I'm not sure if they know what they're telling you.

[Tinny2000]

It has been raining the whole day here. Curious what it looks like TIJ and the bars, still customers going there?

[WindAngel]

No I never said it was Thailand neither Amsterdan the bar still make good money with patrons.

I was told by my mesero if You buy the girl three fichas she can stay in my room as long as I want and she'll be fine. She can even have the drinks delivered to the room, I'm just the messenger.

Also it makes sense because is not easy for the average ugly betty making US $100 in fichas on a slow Monday or Tuesday.Sorry, I was just trying to be funny. I think the club needs to keep chicas is in the club to make money. 3 drinks is not a lot for a 9 hour shift.

[Captain Solo]

This week It's sunny by cold with a cold front over Southern California. I usually check Caltrans' real time San Diego traffic and weather.com for storms.

Traffic can be risky. Monday afternoon in sunny, clear weather, a woman pilot and her husband departed Riverside Airport to return to San Jose in an old 1974 twin-engine Cessna 310, carrying 3 high-school cheerleaders to Disneyland camp.

Ground crews said she had problems starting the engines. The plane had problem right after take off, went down wing-level, blew up in a huge fire ball. 3 are dead. What a huge waste of sweet, young beauties. The woman pilot and a young girl survived with critical burns. There are no open spaces anywhere near Riverside airport to land a fast and heavy plane like the see 310, except may be Freeway 60 about 3 miles North, which would be packed with commuters' cars at that hour:

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Home-Engulfed-in-Flames-After-Plane-Crashes-in-Riverside-Neighborhood-414918853.html


It has been raining the whole day here. Curious what it looks like TIJ and the bars, still customers going there?

[Squid1234]

I know the Marriott would be the best choice but not sure how far or taxi rate to the central zone. In another thread so. One stated cascades (aditas hotel) was not clean or comfy. I tried Hotel Ticuan which is now $84 (up from $67 on their web site). It had hot water (yes!) And the bed was comfortable. I doubt they change sheets daily but the looked clean. Free. Breakfast with menu. I had to ask how to turn on the lights. My only complaint was my room was next to the construction of the new building next door which started at lime 5 am.

Can someone post their hotel reviews since there is no separate thread?