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Stevewxly

05-13-06, 17:32

Hola,

I have found two other guys (members of this forum) who will be in Jaco Beach the same time as I, and who have arranged a deep sea fishing trip and have invited me to join them.

Thanks to Blue Devil and his wingman Jim, for being gentlemen and inviting me to go along with them on their fishing charter. Our fishing trip is scheduled for June 1st. I will let you know later how we did.

For Kabukicho, continuing the thread above.

Here are a couple of hotel recommendations:

There are lots and lots of good hotels in Jaco. Pretty much anything you could desire starting at $20. 00 per night up to around $ 125-150. 00 a night.

Some of my favorites: Inexpensive: Blue Palms Hotel, Clarita's Beach Hotel, Hotel Estrellamar

Moderate: The Los 4 Grandes Hotel - right next to the Beatle Bar, Villa Creole Hotel

More Expensive- Hotel Tangeri, Best Western Hotel

Kabukicho,

You ask "what hotels are good for the action". And I really do not believe that any of the hotels that I know of in Jaco. Have any Chica's actually working on the hotel grounds. Looking for action. You may see them at lots of hotels, but when you do, they have usually be brought by a man. Either coming or going. After the deed is done.

You will need to go to the Beatle Bar, the Monkey Bar, Panchio Villas, or perhaps Nachio Daddys (very late after everything else closed up) to find the ACTION in Jaco.

Or if you speak some Espanol, and like a challenge. Try just hanging out downtown on the strip. And I would suggest get a table at the Colonial Restaurant during the early afternoon. From about Noon to 2-3 PM. Sit there and drink a beer or two, and watch the same working girls (from the Beatle Bar, Monkey Bar, etc.) stroll down the sidewalk.

Many of them (Chicas) live in apartomentos or cabinas. Which are just around the corner from the Colonial towards the beach. About 1 1/2 block away. They will wake up around 10-11AM and will want to get out of their tiny room and will take a walk around town, some shopping or some just looking around, or out for some fresh air. If the weather is HOT - many of them will be in bikinis. And this is a treat, as you get to look them over, and check out the "goods".

When you see one (or two) that you like, then say "Hola" to them as they pass by, if they seem interested and stop, then it's your opportunity to chat them up a bit, invite them for a drink, and go from there. Most of them will be more than happy to accompany you back to your hotel for a "nooner". And I have found that the price is usually less during the daytime, than if you hauled them out of the Beatle Bar at night.

I think you will find that a working girl is usually "always working" even on her 'time off'.

Good luck & Pura Vida.

Steve

Hi Guys,

This is a great report. To bad it's in the Travel Plans & Announcements thread where nobody will ever find it.

Thanks,

Jackson

Jaimito Cartero

05-31-06, 22:22

I just got an email from www.travelzoo.com that lists a $129 flight to Costa Rica from Dallas only. Only a few flight dates available. Just purchase the flight, not the hotel for this price. Probably about $220 with taxes.

This deal is valid for travel on June 3, 7, 14 and 21, returning 3 or 7 days later. Must be purchased by June 1st. These deals sell out quickly, so if you want to check out CR from Dallas, this is a cheap way to do it.

http://vacations.travelzoo.com/south-american-vacations/242159

Sun Devil

06-01-06, 13:15

Yes but I think one has to go to Liberia CR, not San Jose, in order to take advantage of that discount.

ChiliMike

06-02-06, 23:07

hey sun devil, i am waiting for some of your adventures in "pay for play" land as i know you have been traveling for the past few weeks...if i remember right you are in san jose on the 6th of june ...member 2666 is in town right now (i think) so i hope you guys can hook up ! dont forget you promised me some photos of some asian girls when you go to cebu or bangkok. I lucked in to a new spot in san jose that we didnt go to...and found it to be cheap and fun with the 3 girls i did all,turned out to be home runs...write back to be and i will give it to you (i want to hear about your adventures...using my new place for ransom..) i cant make my next trip to sjo until aug. 20th or 21st maybe you will be in town if your plans fall though on asia..as always be safe and try to keep in touch...chilimike

Sun Devil

06-04-06, 15:31

No, I will be arriving at SJO on Wednesday, June 7th at 2100, fly to Panama City on the following day at 0700 and stay there for 24 hours, fly to Cartagena from Panama City on June 9. I will stay in Cartagena until June 13 and will fly back to SJO on June 13. Hopefully I can meet up with Member 2666 in SJO this Wednesday night.

I am planning an all nighter on June 7th, just like I did with you guys, and will probably hit Pantera Rosa before dawn breaks.

Member #2666

06-04-06, 20:55

I´ll look you up at the NYB and we´ll go on to Bella Mansion, Monaco, VIPS 2,Arcada, Las Marguaritas, Doll House, Tanga, Vips 1, Pantera Rosa, and finish up with a cup of coffee at the DR,

Who am I kidding? I may last 3 or 4 spots with ya...... then you´re on your own!

Sun Devil

06-05-06, 01:05

Sounds like a plan. I can meet up with you at the New York Bar, Key Largo, or DR around 2200 or 2300 since I still have to go to my hotel and get settled.

Member #2666

06-09-06, 20:07

Sun Devil,

sorry I missed you..I was around and about til 10 fifty then hit the road solo

also, activate your PM option so chat here isn´t necessary

hope you had a great time

Johnny Sax

06-11-06, 08:09

Will have evenings free and would like to go check out some of the off-the-beaten path (and a little less safe) places. Anyone up for hanging with this veteran San Jose' monger one night? I know the ropes, just haven't been to all these smaller clubs. I speak fluent Spanish.

PM me if interested, we'll discuss the details via PM.

Love Seeker

06-23-06, 01:49

I have booked my airfare to Costa Rica. I think I got a great rate. It is $360.00
or $411.00 with all taxes. I booked directly on the Northwest Airline website.
I start in Detroit too Minneapolis/St Paul for a short lay over then,
I take Northwest flight 198 to San Jose, CR I land at 11:05 AM Saturday
July 29. I will be in country for two weeks. I fly home August 12.

I have booked at the Sportsman Lodge http://www.sportsmenscr.com/sportsbar.html for the first four days. Then I will play it by ear. I may head to Jaco for a bit.

Has anyone checked out the Tango India Club the web site looks good http://www.tangoindia.net/en_flash/club.html This will be my first trip to Costa Rica. I have been to Thailand, the Dominican Republic, and Aruba.

Tuna Man

06-23-06, 04:25

LS,

Tango India is a nice place IF you have a lot of money to burn.

I have been to quita a few strip clubs in San Jose, and they are either big dollar places geared to the Gringo tourist, or they are primarily for the locals. I prefer the local places because I HATE to spend a lot of money to have a good time.

That being said, my favorite one is Pantera Rosa. I think the girls are as hot as the high priced places, while spending a fraction on drinks, dances, FS, etc.

A couple others are Las Margaritas (I have not been there yet, but heard great things about it), and Molino Rojo.

Royal Corona

06-29-06, 06:48

I have been there on one of my trips to CR. The place is cool to see once but as it has been said by others before. Prices are like in the US $$$$, do not run a tab (I had a hard time making the waiter let me pay as I go) and it is not an intimate place. That said it was fun for a few drinks and a dance by a chica then. Next :)

RC

Travel J

07-01-06, 17:10

I will be in San Jose from July 25 to July 30. Anyone else in town at that time and want to hang out let me know.

Love Seeker

07-02-06, 17:38

I don’t know about you fellows, but the main reason that I go to the third world to monger is that it is much cheaper than in first world nations.

I actually prefer to hook-up with one girl for a week. You get more of a girl friend experience, and for me there is nothing like having a 20 year old girl with soft silky skin sleeping next to me. I also believe that you can better control your cost and better budget your funds.

I will have two weeks in Costa Rica. I am landing July 29 and staying through August 12. This is what I hope to do and budget. First, Airfare $400.00, no airport parking fee because a friend is dropping me off. The first four days I am staying at the Sportsman Lodge with discount and tax $100 a night or $400.00. I want to meet Bill and some of the boys. I am busting the budget a little by staying here. I really do not like to spend this much for a hotel in the third world. (I am not cheap but I have more fun when I feel that I am getting a good deal).

Then I will move to Jaco and find a hotel for $50.00 a night. This is off season and I have visited many web sites that have rooms at this price. I am planning a week at the beach in Jaco. Hotel with taxes for a week $450.00. Then for my last three days back in San Jose. If my money is holding out and I had a good time at the SL, add $300.00 or if I decide to pinch pennies $ 175.00 at the Best Western.

I am not a heavy drinker, if I want to go the smoky, loud bars, and get drunk, I do not have to travel thousands of miles to do it. There are plenty of said bars right here in Ohio. What I can’t do at home is go to bed with pretty girls in their 20’s at home. (At least not at a reasonable price). So I am budgeting $50.00 for food and drink for myself and $50.00 food and drink for a companion (20 something girl). Two weeks $1,400.00.

Budget for girls is $500.00 a week or $1000.00 for two weeks. I hope two find a girl for a week if possible. I think $500.00 will get me a week with a pretty girl. I just got back from Thailand were I hooked up with a girl for 2000 bat or $40.00 a day (plus meals and drinks) and she was a solid 9, almost a super model.

Miscellanies may include a deep sea fishing trip, trip to the rain forest and volcano. Add $500.00. My total $4500.00 for two weeks. What do you guys think is this about right?

Member #2041

07-02-06, 17:47

Love Seeker, I believe you will be hard pressed to get full time companionship for a week for $500. In my experience, you should expect to pay between $100-150 per night for the week in Costa Rica.

It's also my view that one should spend some shorter times with several chicas before committing to one for several full days together - to insure that there is both personal chemistry and that she provides the sexual favors you desire.

I also must say, don't compare what you paid in Thailand to what you will pay in Costa Rica. Thailand is quite a bit less costly, in terms of hotels, food, and companionship. Also, deep sea fishing costs quite a bit out of Jaco or Quepos. The cheapest I've ever gotten away with has been $200 for a 1/3 share of a 6 hour trip. I don't know where you've gone fishing before, but Costa Rica costs much more than Baja, for example.

Jaimito Cartero

07-02-06, 18:29

I know I wouldn't pay $100 a night in CR for a hotel. Are you getting a deluxe room at the Sportsman? I recall looking at their website and seeing some rooms in the $50-$70 range.

$500 a week for a chica is doable if you find a chica that really wants to go to the beach. It will take some work, and you must "test drive" any chica before you take her.

As for other budget destinations, other than Thailand, your money will go much further in Jakarta, Cambodia and Buenos Aires (though the latter is getting to the point where it's no longer a bargain).

Jbird69

07-07-06, 00:57

Making my 4th trip to C.R. on those dates-a solo trip.

Most likely staying at D.R.

Looking for some friends to go to a Strip club or 2.

Love Seeker

07-07-06, 20:40

Jbird69 are you nuts!!!! You need to black out your face. You must have an employer, faimily ext.

Bobbitchin

07-08-06, 05:24

Gentlemen,

I am thinking about a vacation in CR, and would like get the boards input. What I was looking at was an all inclusive "escorted" vacation. An all inclusive package, with Resort, meals, activities, and a companion - all for the low low price of ~3g's.

Since I am a long time lurker, sometime poster to the USA board - though as a different member name (put a space in my current name and look me up if you like- or look up 'smoothbore' for my previous handles since I know some members don't appreciate a first post that is just a bunch of questions! however I have nothing to offer -yet- to the CR board) I thought I would do some research here.

In the first few posts of this thread, some six pages ago, Doombringer321,Blind Lust and Ace00 posted what amounts to a tritis(sic) on mongering in CR. Somewhere in there was a comment about prostitution being legal, but escort services and pimps are not, and should be avoided - that would seem to include my all inclusive package deal. Most of the rest of the posts in this and other CR sections address mongering in and around San Jose. From what I can distill, this would be very much like me heading down to Tijuana for an evening of loud, legal, mongering. Which certainly has its place, except that I would like to have more of the Margaritas on a quiet beach with a nice Tica at my side kind of week.

So on to my questions. Has anyone else used the package deal, what where your experiences, is 3 - 3.5 G's about right for this kind of scenario - or is this the special 'dumb-ass' rate for those who don't know how to arrange things for themselvs? If I book at a resort on my own, can I find a 'companion' for the week once I get there, and would that even save me any money? My concern with this is I doubt very much if the Ticas are working anywhere near the resorts, I don't want to get out to my quiet beach with the margaritas but no Tica! Would the girls from the city, travel for a week to the beach resort? If I tried what amounts to bringing a hooker into a nice resort, when I try to check in, would I run into trouble, cause they just don't like our kind there, or would I just pay a chica fee - even though I'm paying for double occupancy?

Any comments, suggestions, answers, or flames are welcome.

TIA

Bob

Jbird69

07-08-06, 13:59

Love seeker-Thats not me.and no-I have no wife or kids.

Jbird69

07-08-06, 14:10

Has anyone seem this girl arund lately? Had her in September-Very hot and Puppies to die for.any info will be greatly appreciated.

Victor Lazlo

07-08-06, 19:12

Can anyone make head or tail of posts #s 25,27+28? Is it possible there was a photo or photos deleted, thus turning these posts into nonsense?

Prolijo

07-08-06, 23:04

Victor,
As a former underground resistance fighter you should understand the importance of maintaining a low profile and being discrete. A monger's face, or at least some monger's face, was shown in JBird's original post #25 and JBird responsibly thought better of it and took loveseekr's advice to censor or delete it. Before anyone posts a photo that includes identifiable details of anyone else, they need to think how they'd feel if a photo of themselves were similarly posted on the internet. It would be a different matter if JBird knew that monger and that he was ok with having his face shown or otherwise had specific permission to do it. Incidentally, it is my on personal view that a similar sensitivity should be shown to posting chica pics, although their significant others are perhaps somewhat less likely to come across them on the internet. I hope that clears it up for you.

Here's looking at you kid,

Chase

ThunderPants

07-09-06, 01:26

Bobbitchin,

Chicas available to travel @ $100 per day... if paying double at checkin would not be a chica fee

ThunderPants

07-09-06, 01:29

Chicas will travel at a rate of $75 - 100 per day.

Check in as a double no problem and no chica fees.

onlt those brought in after the fact.

NastyBoy

07-09-06, 03:48

Any comments, ..., or flames are welcome.

TIA

Bob

Flame first: RTFF, Bob .... somewhere in all these shitload of posts there was discussion ... there was some Tica (I think she was a Tica), with a jeep who was advertising as a guide and companion. But you'll have to dig it up The best I can do to narrow it down for you was it was sometime this year. She even had a webpage and she quoted prices.

Okay, now that I got that out of the way...is this what you were thinking of?

http://www.tangomar.com/index.htm

If so, I would assume just make the reservation and show up with the honey. I doubt they would turn you away. They make no bones about the sex tourisism industry down there. As soon you get off the plane and before you clear customs they are already trying to sell you Viagra.

The money you're thinking of spending might be a little light. I can do $2k easy in one week staying at a discount priced hotel and the rest on pootie.

Okay, so, how do you get the honey....my first thoughts on getting any of the working girls I met in San Jose to go would be difficult and expensive. Difficult because it seems they usually have a kid. Expensive because you will have to pay for all day plus expenses.

So the next best thing is to work with your charming personality. Hit the streets and you might meet someone who would be willing and able to go with you for a small adventure. For instance, on one of my trips, while cruising in the Paseo Colon area, I saw a sign that said it was a tourism thing and they were giving away free maps. I can get into the free map so I cruise on down there. Inside there was a tall, chubby blonde in a miniskirt that caught my eye so I hung around to get my map and make conversation. I let her sell my a tour and said goodbye. Later the girl called me at my hotel and was inviting me over for a "whiskey-cito", (her words). If I didn't already have something planned I probably would have taken her up on it. But anyway, the opportunity was there.

I haven't done what you're looking to do so my advice isn't all that great, but if I wanted to do what you're planning...that's what I would do.

NB

Bobbitchin

07-09-06, 08:46

Gentlemen,

First thank you both, I very much appreciate your input, and the time you took to respond to my enquery.

In order:

Thunderpants, is there somewhere to arrange such an accompanyment? or are such arrangements so common that the very idea of an agency is rediculous? Or are you referring to picking up a Tica at a bar and going from there? The general tone of the forum (as far as I have read so far) seems to indicate that the San Jose scene is devoted to those staying in San Jose, and picking up locals at local bars, for services in local hotels. From Nastyboys reply, he seems to indicate that persuading a local girl would rely to some extent on luck (finding one not tied down with offspring) or my almost nonexistant charm "Hit the streets and you might meet someone who would be willing and able to go with you for a small adventure." Such reliance on luck or charm is what money must overcome if I am to swoop into town, enjoy a week or so on the beach, and leave drained and refreshed.

Nastyboy,

"... somewhere in all these shitload of posts..." That is the problem, a shitload of posts to wade through. Make no mistake, I take your criticism seriously, and I am wading through as much as I can as fast as I can. From what I had read to the point of posting my question, the general tone was of securing services in and within San Jose. (I have not been able to locate the discussion of the Jeep Tica - yet - even with your pointer to the subject. though I have not quit searching yet)

As far as your link, yes that is exactly the kind of thing I am looking at. In fact if you contrast that with http://www.costaricaescorts.com which is the site I was originally referring to, with an all inclusive resort situation the only difference is the companionship, and about 2k for one week.

In fact my question boils down to can I land in CR, secure the services of a lady for a week outside the confines of the city for 75-100/day, take her to something like tangomar, and not have another concern. Or would it be advisable for a first time visitor with no luck and not much charm (not to mention I am not fluent in spanish) to rely on the services of an established sex tourism company.

As indicated above, luck and charm are not my strong suits. Money can overcome all, I just don't want to be pissing it away needlessly ;-)

Once again many thanks.

BTW I must have been drunker than I thought when posting yesterday... the six pages ago I referred to in my original post was in the travel advice thread, not this one, but I thought this one more appropriate for my questions...

Victor Lazlo

07-09-06, 09:32

I understand your explanation and I agree completely. I was just commenting on the fact that once the photos are gone, the posts as they remain read like non sequiturs.

BTW: nice pickup on the name. Ilsa sends her regards.

Rebel Monger

07-09-06, 19:35

...would it be advisable for a first time visitor with no luck and not much charm (not to mention I am not fluent in spanish) to rely on the services of an established sex tourism company...There's no established sex tourism companies in Costa Rica (while prostitution is legal there, pimping (TG) is not!), there are a few USA based outfits created to rip off the unaware gringos, and they should be avoided.
On the Internet you'll find all the information you need to have a good time in CR. Read this forum and CRT, then go to the BM around 5 pm for happy hour, and you'll find somebody who would give a few pointers as to what to do.
Don't worry about a thing, you'll have a good time.

Prolijo

07-09-06, 20:53

Bobbitchin,
The post that NB was referring to was this one: http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=403074&postcount=541. Be sure to check out some of the discussion that followed that post. The girl's name is Shirley. IMO, she's not drop dead gorgeous (a little on the chubby side) but she has always gotten great reviews from when she used to work at one of the MP's (hence her moniker "GFEShirley"). Her rate is or was $200/day but that includes her jeep and chaffeur/guide services which if you hired a tico driver for that could easily cost $125-150/day by themselves. So if you look at it from that perspective she fits nicely into your price point. What's also good for you is that she speaks English.

Here is a post I made a few months back on the subject of one of those packaged "sex tours" that could easily apply to most of them (including costaricaescorts.com): http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?p=454270&highlight=guide#post454270.

Escort services are a slightly more mixed bag. The ease of getting chicas in CR plus the fact that outright pimping is illegal make those at best somewhat shadowy and at worst a far worse deal than you can get on your own. Basically, you'll just wind up paying a fairly hefty middleman fee. Still for guys like you that don't want to live with the uncertainty of finding a suitable travel companion on short notice those fees may sometimes be worthwhile. Just expect to pay considerably more than the $75-100/day that Thunderpants mentioned. One of the more (or few) reputable ones is G&G Escorts. Again most of the girl's are not drop dead gorgeous but they always deliver as promised and some have gotten really good GFE reviews. The website is www.costaricaescort.com (note not the same as the other one which has an s at the end). Johanna charges $200/day for her girls, so it ain't cheap, but there's no obligation to buy. PM me if you're seriously interested and I'll see if I can get you the current password to her member's section.

The best thing is to try a chica out first before you take her on the road. You might be able to get a good deal on a chica you find at a travel agency or out on the street, but unless you go out with her first you really have no idea how she'll be in bed and just as importantly how much she'll wear on your nerves after you've been with her 24hrs/day. Also, unless you have that charm, language ability or confidence to strike up conversations with chicas you'd meet that way, you might find it even harder to find what you want in a short amount of time. If you go to a working girl bar, strip joint or MP, you'll know all the girl's are possibly in play making it easier to quickly broach the subject and "qualify" for further consideration. After you exchange the usual opening pleasantries (e.g "como te llamo" or "coh-moe tay yahmo" or what's your name, etc.) one of your first follow-up questions should be "tiene ninos" or "tyen-ay neen-yohs" or "have any kids". You get the idea it doesn't take more than a minute or two per chica to determine whether she is a prospect for travel and if she isn't you can bet she can find a friend of hers who is. Also be sure to ask other questions that may be important to you (e.g. "chupar sin condón" meaning does she give BBBJ's). Try asking that with a girl you just met on the street. Whatever you do though, try her on first with an hour long session or even a TLN ("todo le noche" or "all nighter") before you commit to taking her on the road.

Oh yeah, one more thing, I think that $75-100/day estimate is a little light. Maybe for a non-pro chica who is just happy to be taken on a mini-vacation. Heck, with them you might even find one who'd be more than happy to go just for your picking up the tab for all her expenses (nice meals, fancy by their standards hotel rooms, maybe a little shopping for a bikini to take with them, etc.). With the pro's or semi-pro's that you'll find in the working-girl places expect more like $100-150 minimum, at least in places like the BM. You may be able to get a tico MP girl to go for less. Just keep in mind when negotiating, the income the girl may be passing up if she stayed in town. Even with pro's you may find one that will do it for less for the chance to get out of SJ for a few days, especially if your charm or negotiating skills are good.

ThunderPants

07-10-06, 15:43

Sorry I did not understand you wanted a chica for a WEEK, I thought a couple of days. You might want to think of shuttling a new one in every two or three days.

Except for Friday and Saturday night I have found no problem of 75 - 100 per 24 hours.

Tell the girls at the Sportsmens Lodge what you want and need and they will help you recurit, after an hour or 2 you should have 3 or 4 to choose from.

Transport to beach is about $75 in private van or car and you can arrange 1st class bus for chica at about $22

G & G has a good reputation and will switch escorts at no extra charge if you request I have been told.

Bobbitchin

07-14-06, 09:57

Rebel, Chase, and Thunder... thanks again for all the info, between your posts, links, and further reading, "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of though, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." -MB :-) I knew I was asking in the right place, again I appologize if it was a bit premature - I guess I could have read more of the forum first but you know how it is when you get the bit between your teeth on planning a vacation ;-) Thanks for not frying me to a crispy shell!

Rebel,

"...there are a few USA based outfits created to rip off the unaware gringos, and they should be avoided." That is exactly what I was concerned about, get down there and all of a sudden, girl??? what girl??? we can't supply you with no stinkin' girl!!! Thats illegal-but for a small fee I can send my sister over - she still has most of her teeth. Or maybe even worse (and its looking like this is the case...) get down there, already out 3k for the package deal, and find out I could just have gotten there a day early peruse the market, sample the fruit, decide on a companion and get out to the resort and my drink with the freakin umbrella for substantially less than 3k. Even worrying about pissing away lots of extra money, I find myself wishing I was going this weekend!

Chase,

Thanks for the offer of getting the membership password to G&G, but I wrote them and got one last night, as well as some Q&A about their TNA. BTW there rates are...
> $125 usd. for 2 hours.
> $225 usd.overnight.
> $250 usd.24 hours.
(though they indicate some dealing may be available for long term bookings), they will swap guides for the cost of transportation thought they don't say exactly how much. Several of the girls on their guides site look pretty good (mischell in particular...), but as you pointed out, you want to test drive em in town before takin a road trip to the country - ahmen brother (goes for regular girlfriends as well!)

"...unless you have that charm, language ability or confidence to strike up conversations with chicas you'd meet that way, you might find it even harder to find what you want in a short amount of time." Confidence to be sure (what the hell I'm on vacation), but the rest are lacking, not to mention the lack of desire. That is one of the things I like about this hobby, no need to put the thought, energy or time into seduction/negotiation of the deed, just deposit two wads, one green the other... well you get the idea. I am far more comfortable having everything in place ahead of time, than relying on quickly fixing things up when I get there, but, as I implied above, it sounds like the thing to do is fly in early Sat, hang at the BM sample the goods Sat/Sun, then head to the resort for the week, flying out the following Sunday, that would eliminate the worst of the Fri/Sat high fee problem, making it much easier to find someone eager to leave on Sun return before the next weekend. And what the hell, if I cant hook up with one of Thunders 75-100/day chicas, call Shirly or G&G and kick back... (BTW, while Shirly is no spinner, like I like em, she is certainly not to bad, and as you say, speaks English. I have not called her because I don't want to trouble her till I am much further into the planning)

Thunderpants,

Yea, a week was the original thought (cause thats what is offered on the costaricaescorts web site), though as I have indicated, my planning has become much more fluid thanks to your and others input. I am not averse to switching girls out on a near daily basis (thought that would neigh on eliminate the 'try before you book in for a week' idea as Chase advocates, but if I were switching that often it would obviate that concern to some extent, thought 24 hours can be a LOOOOONG time in the company of some women ;-) The main concern then becomes the stable of women from which to choose. Oh well, as I say, worst case is I can't find the 75-100/day chica on my own at the sportsman or BM, and I make a call to G&G swapping out any that really get on my nerves ;-)

This vacation is sounding better and better the more I think about it...

Thanks for all the great input, I continue to wade throught the forum, and of course I am always open to comments or suggestions. If you have a favorite resort to hang at I would be interested in any of that general tourist info as well (though the mainstream travel sites seem to be overflowing with reviews and packages, nothing beats boots on the ground as the generals like to say.)

Bob

Johnny Sax

08-07-06, 00:17

Will be in San Jose on business for 3 nights.
I'm an experienced monger, speak fluent Spanish, would like a wing man to go to some of the more "out of the way" places one night like in the red light district or ? ... Club Monaco, etc... or maybe check out one of the less expensive strip clubs.

PM me if interested.

Jay Max

09-01-06, 11:49

I'm a newbie here and will be going to CR in Nov for a week with about 5 male buds. It was a toss between CR and DR but most of us have been to DR so we decided to take a shot. A few questions for you pros-

1) Generally speaking, is Nov a good time to visit San Jose and the Pacific Coast. Meaning, is Nov in "season" for those areas?

2) Our plans were to stay in SJ a few nights then Jaco for the beach atmosphere. Will there be ticas to meet at Jaco? and the quality?

3) Is picking up a tica naturally- like at a club or bar scene- a possibility without the "exchange" or can I expect that really nice tica paying attention to me to want to talk $$$ when I least expect it?

4) How about picking up female tourists- like German or other European chicks- is there a good shot of that? and where are the most popular destinatons to pick up tourist type while in CR?

Just want to have a realistic approach to our trip. Thanks in advance to you guys who learned this stuff the hard way! Be safe!!

Going to Brazil next year!

ChiliMike

09-02-06, 00:01

i like you, have wanted to go to jaco ...i have been to san jose 5 times before and on this past trip i said i am going to do it (spend a nite in jaco) friend to friend ...dont go , unless you fish or need to really see a beach , my advice is stay in san jose and enjoy the safe set up in that town....
I will play out my day, my wingman and i meet at 9:00 take a taxi to the colacola station we know a bus leaves for jaco at 10:00 i think 2.00 or 2.50 us to take it. We get in line and hear the bus is sold out...next one at 12:00 so we say..lets try a taxi, our plan was to go cheap(bus) on the way over and pay for a taxi on the way back...so i say , let me see what i can get..first taxi i see ...(i know the going price is about 60.00) i say take us to jaco right now for 50.00 us , he comes back with 60.00 i say i wont get off 50.00 take it or leave it.."off we go to jaco" .
Takes us about 2.5 hours not to bad..we roll in to town made some res. at a nice hotel on the water and its only 41.00 a nite but as we check in i get the feeling its not tica friendly...so i ask, manager," says sorry no girls "...we say thanks ..no thanks and off we go looking....we find the "hotel cocal and casino "..60.00 per nite(each) two rooms and its nice enough...stick our bags in the room and go look at the town.

Its about 2:00 and i have yet to see a working girl "anywhere"i am wishing i am back in san jose where i could be at euroupa 2000 getting a 2 on 1 for 26.00 and having a great time ..but i keep to myself as my wingman seems to be having a good time. We go to some beach bar and hang out and get some food i think i spot 2 working girls sitting next to us ...but its hard to tell , i send them over's a few beers and they thank me but dont leave the table ...i go over to them and they tell me they will be at bettle bar later (ok they are working girls) best i could get them for was i think about 60.00or 50.00 but they spoke zero enghish and i dont think they wanted to go....(i miss san jose)

We leave there about 5:30 go back to the room to shower, again i have only seen 2 girls (working) and i have been in this town for almost six hours. i tell my friend its going to be a bad nite ....we get ready and leave the hotel about 7:45 we hit all the places bettle bar, monkey bar, naco daddies....in all these places about 3 old hags in the bettle bar....i say " there must be girls....i know there must be girls in this town....so we stay put in the B.B. and about 9:30 they start coming, maybe 30 of them by 10:30 at best count i say maybe 11:30 there was 35 or 40...some were 7 "s i didnt really see any 8"s or 9"s...so we leave go to the monkey bar....i say maybe 20 girls and they seem better ..at least they are fun and you can dance with them...my wingman leaves ...says he will be back....about 30 mins later he comes back with 2 girls and says the deal is ..40.00 us and we get to switch...i say ok ...its on

We take a taxi back to the hotel....the girls dont need to check their id at the desk (i miss san jose) and up to the room we go....i do the deed with mine (she about a 6 with big tits ,wingmans girl maybe a 7 to 7.5) i pay her first since we made the deal of the switch off ...after we do the deed , she goes to the bath room and and i see her leave...this hotel is a thief "s dream house....once you enter the room , you must lock the door from the inside ....i didnt know that and the bull shit hotel staff dosnt let you know this very important lack of saftey......anyway she leaves ...i fell asleep and the next day i wake up and its about 6.30 and my watch is gone, my clothes are out of my bag...and i look and my camera is gone and my mp3 player is gone...they left my wallet with my id and all credit card still inside (why i have no ideal) but i am glad they did....my wingman tells me she came over to his room and he did the 2 of them and that i was sleeping is what she told him....after checking my room, i seen where they pulled the curtins just enough to see if i was sleeping from out side the room...and my guess is after they left my wm room they got me.....
My views on jaco.....you will never see my ass in that shit town again....and i hope to god that thief hates 80"s music....STAY IN SAN JOSE ...they at the very least have some saftey rules to stop some of things that happen to me ...and why go to a town that you cant find pussy in , until after 10:00 at nite

Member #2041

09-02-06, 00:35

ChiliMike, I hardly think that it's the TOWN'S fault that you had the misfortune of picking up a ROB in Jaco. BTW, I had no problem at all with the Paradise Hotel in Jaco, just a short walk across the street from the Beatle Bar. Picked up a few different friends while I was there, they ranged from average to excellent.

Tremont Teddy

09-02-06, 02:27

I've been Jaco twice, and can confirm thief is a problem. Every morning at breakfast you'll hear a story of a gringo that got robbed the night before. The two main culprits are working girls with sticky fingers left unattended in the hotel room & pickpockets on the main drag. There’s a ring of TS’s that work the main bridge and pick pocket drunk guys walking from the Beatle Bar to the Monkey bar.

My main advice to combat these two items is utilizing the hotel safe & take taxis at night.

Now the good news, Jaco can be a very fun place. Most of the action is centered around the nightlife on the main strip. Jaco hooker schedule: Beattle Bar 9-11pm, Monkey Bar 12pm-3am, Nacho Daddies 3am-5am.

There's also a large number of attractive Ticas working at hotels, bars & other tourist related industries in town. You may find them at Nacho Daddies. Some are just out having a good time, others would not mind hooking up with a gringo for free or a small fee.

Jay Max

09-02-06, 02:41

Thanks for the heads-up man, that must've sucked for you...I've been drowning myself in reading materials about Jaco. Some claim its the best party-beach town on the west coast, then I read other posts (as found in virtualtourist.com) that claim its just average at best. Most said it's important to go in-season (Dec-Feb) for the best experience. But I don't surf and only want to soak my cock in the sun and some decent Ticas while taking in the natural wonders (who doesn't?)

After asking around, something a traveler said to me made sense- he said San Jose during the daytime is a flop and that only the San Jose nights were worth it. I just couldn't see us lounging around in a lame bar with 3's through 6's waiting for the night to come along so I thought Jaco, with the beach scene and being closer to natural escapes, a logical choice for us. Now I'm confused even more...damn, it'd be cool if San Jose was on the coast as Rio is. That would solve alot of these issues.

I also wondered about the tourists there too. When we go to Cancun, hooking up with a tourist or two is a good possibility. Costa Rica however is unclear to me on that issue (hey, why pay if you can score legit?). Any input on nude beaches there would help too (we men are such f'n perves!)

I think I'm leaning on a split city/beach stay. The weekend in San Jose, weekdays in Jaco. Would that make any sense? Is there a 'weekend' in the traditional sense or is everyday in SJ a Fri/Sat? Planning this is harder than it seemed, but I know every trip is what you make of it.

Thanks for the input!

Jimbehr2000

09-02-06, 03:44

ChiliMike, sorry to hear your story but I also appreciate your sharing it with us. It reminds us we can't let our guard down ever. I wanted to understand how it happened. Did she re-enter your room after you finished with her and fell alseep? I'm assuming you are not a light sleeper.

ChiliMike

09-02-06, 05:30

2041, i just told the facts....if jaco wants to be apart of our hobby...and the hotel we checked in did (as i ask them if they were chica friendly) why cant they use some of the things that will make i thief think twice ? making the girl leave her id or check in at the desk.....how nice would it of been in the morning for me to have the name and information of the girl in my room.....why would a hotel have a key that unlocks the door but once you enter the room the door now is unlocked(and not a peep about this from the front desk)as you might have noticed , some of my concerns with jaco was zero working girls during the daytime.....yes sure i was in town for one day...but did i look at the spots where one would expect to find working girls ...yes , did we ask around...yes ....did i do some reading of i.s.g. and c.r.t. before going...yes ....and i did see and read post of the lack of day time action.....but to not find any girls until after 9.00 pm....i did what i am sure you and others have found while in that town....i gave a trip report ...all facts are true....and when i fellow member asks for info about a place that i have been , i will shared what i have seen....that is why i joined this site and others like it.....

Member #2041

09-03-06, 01:26

Nonetheless ChiliMike, the TOWN did not rob you, the Chica did. Did you name the chica for us, so we would know to avoid her? No, you didn't - you blamed the town. We would be MUCH better served with the information about the specific chica that ripped you off, so as to avoid HER, as opposed to avoiding the town. BTW, many of the same chicas work Jaco and San Jose. I'm SURE that this chica is not honest when she's in San Jose, and then suddenly becomes a ROB when she's in Jaco. Rather, she's basically someone who seized the opportunity YOU gave her to steal your stuff. How about telling us WHO ripped you off, and what she looked like, rather than warning us to avoid the town because you don't know not to fall asleep with your door unlocked and your stuff lying around the room.

Again, Jaco is a town, it does not make a conscious decision to participate in the hobby, or not. The PEOPLE who are providers, and who manage the Bars, and the Hotels, individually make those decisions - and they vary across different establishments. The municipality of Jaco is not the problem. YOU, through lack of due care, and the provider who chose to rip you off, are the only people who bear any responsibility for this. Blaming the town, and claiming that there are some broad rules that apply in San Jose, but don't in Jaco, is simply irrational behaviour on your part.

And BTW, if you want to get pussy during the day time, I suggest that you get the chica's phone numbers when you see them at night. They will be MORE than happy to come over in the afternoon or early evening if they have no other plans and you pay them.

Member #2041

09-03-06, 01:39

After asking around, something a traveler said to me made sense- he said San Jose during the daytime is a flop and that only the San Jose nights were worth it.

That may be true of the Del Rey, but it is certainly NOT true of the better MPs such as Zona Blue and Oasis. In fact, I always get one or two pops during the daytime at these places when I am around San Jose during the day.

Delaware Guy

09-03-06, 16:15

One suggestion I saw and intend to heed on my next trip to Jaco is, when staying at a hotel that does not check the girls' IDs, to take the ID yourself and lock it up in the safe with your own stuff. It may seem distrusting and set wrong mood, but it certainly protects you from the sticky fingered chica. Personally I always lock everything in the safe except whatever amount of cash I expect to need for the evening.

I'll be staying at Clarita's in November and they don't check chicas in there. Likewise their doors must be locked from the inside. These advance warnings are good reminders for me. There were also several really attractive waitresses working at the bar there on my last visit. I intend to spend part of what otherwise might be fruitless daytime hours investigating those possibilities.

Prolijo

09-04-06, 15:41

delaware guy,
interesting ideas, i agree that full use of the room safe should be made not just while out walking about but also while you're in the room with any strange chica. i'm not sure how well locking up her id will go over in helping "set the mood" or putting your chica at ease and it seem to me it would be much better to have the front desk clerk be the heavy that makes that request rather than you, but i suppose what you suggest might be better than nothing. as long as we are being paranoid, here is another thought. it is not unknown, albeit in very rare cases, for some chicas to slip you some ghb or some other date-[CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123) drug and then get your room safe and atm codes from you while you are in a semi-conscious state. i refer to the so-called "black widow" and other similar urban legends. the best solution is, as you suggest, to take the necessary precautions on your own to protect yourself but it is still nice to have a nice back-up like hotel staff that help look out for you when you fail to do so yourself.

chilimike,
sorry, buddy, i'm gonna have to go with the others on this. its the chica's fault and not the hotel or the town. i think you'll find that many of the so-called chica-friendly hotels in sj are also weak in their security practices. ultimately, its really the monger's responsibility. if you really want to get technical, taking and holding an id isn't really chica friendly. i'm sure they'd rather not be bothered with check-in at all. what we're really interested in is a hotel that's monger-friendly. and, if it's not a hotel's normal policy to actually hold the chica's id and to make sure you approve before giving it back to her, maybe we should start talking to hotel mgmt ahead of time and make sure we understand what their policy is and request they follow the practices they should (particularly if we're paying a fee for such service).

also, crooked chicas are to be found anywhere. what happened to you in jaco could just as easily have happened to you in sj. we're already well aware of the security problems on the streets of sj from some of the ticos, particularly in the gulch. as for the chicas back in the room, i haven't seen any evidence that the jaco chicas are in any way worse overall than the ones back in sj. in fact, there are many that actually come down from sj, in which case you're talking about the same chicas. so, whatever you think of jaco, comparing and trashing it for security grounds is not the aspect i would choose.

jay max,
i don't know who's been filling your head with such silly ideas as "san jose during the daytime is a flop and that only the san jose nights were worth it." while the same or worse can't be said for jaco, but imho they're completely nuts and so would you be for believing such nonsense. nothing could be more opposite from the facts.

the hdr/bm may be weaker during the day than at night (some guys actually prefer it during the day for its less intense environment more laid-back chicas and better deals to be had), but at least its a bar with some action during the day. even into the early evening when there is something to be had at bars like the bm or even idem, the beattle bar in jaco doesn't really get started until 9pm and the other bars in jaco don't get started until much later than that. that's great if you're a night-owl or a vampire, but most of us prefer more options during the day.

in jaco, unless you had the foresight to make arrangements with a chica the night before or can find a chica walking around who isn't too worn out from staying up late the night before and isn't already with a another gringo, you're fairly stuck. there's nothing in jaco that is anything like the daytime mp's of sj or any bars with even as much action as the "lame bar with 3's through 6's waiting for the night" like the blue marlin. for starters, maybe you should read this excellent post that describes what's available at just 2 of the many mp's in sj http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=502569&postcount=351.

getting back to your original set of questions, as you can see when it comes to jaco its a love-hate question. guys either love it or they hate it. personally i'm one of the latter, but when you read such reviews you need to know where the guy is coming from.
1) how recently have they been there? in my case, i haven't been back to jaco in a few years since i didn't find anything ther the first time that would make me want to come back. i've heard it has gotten more lively than when i was there last but i can't imagine it's gotten that much better.
2) what are they comparing it to?
a)have they also been to the dom. rep. which is your point of reference? in my case, no.
b) what other mongering places have they been? in my case, i've been to other beach mongering spots such as rio, pattaya and phuket (but not sosua or boca chica)

if you're going for beaches, jaco beach sucks when compared to any of the other "monger-beach" places i've been and i'd imagine also sucks compared to sosua though perhaps not compared to boca chica. jaco beach also sucks when compared to other cr beaches. imho, jaco is a poor compromise. lousy beaches when compared to other places in cr and elsewhere and 2nd rate action when compared to sj and other monger capitals, but somewhat passable on each on each of those scores. if you don't mind compromising it may be the place for you, but personally i wouldn't make it the center of my vacation.

as for your specific questions:
1) there is no one "in-season" in cr when it comes to mongering. november is the tail end of the rainy season in cr but rain should not be "too" bad then. the rainy season sees fewer tourists (though increasingly not as few fellow mongers as guys get wise to the bargains to be had). to the extent there are fewer fellow mongers around there may be better deals to be had, particularly in november when chicas may be anxious to make a little extra money for the upcoming holidays.

2) there will be plenty of ticas to be met in jaco and of decent quality. i've heard that many are as stuck on the ridiculous $100/hr mark as some of the chicas back in sj are if not more so. you get a lot of rich guys in jaco on fishing charters or on personal yachts that have plenty of money to spend and don't think anything of spending it on chicas since they're not necessarily there primarily for chicas. in many ways, again from what i've heard, that has messed up the pricing structure in jaco even worse than it is getting messed up in sj. personally, i think guys need to figure in what it costs to get down there and stay in cr on top of what they pay the chicas and then maybe that $100 wouldn't seem like such a fantastic deal.

3) i think hooking up with a tica "naturally" is a possibility nearly anywhere in cr, at least if you're young and have game, but don't be surprised if the easy chicas expect a little compensation in exchange. the "nice girls" are not quite so likely to put out for a guy who is going to blow out of town at the end of the week. at the very least, it will probably cost you a dinner or two or maybe a little shopping. that may well be worth it for the reduced cost in dollars and the greater illusion of a gfe.

4) again unless you're young and have a lot of game, i wouldn't figure on picking up too many young attractive european chicks in jaco or anywhere else in cr. they're normally there for either eco-tourism, which hardly makes them of the socio-political stripe to be too warm to a bunch of sex-tourists (and usually are early to bed and to rise for eco-tours), or they're with the backpacker surfer crowd, which probably makes them much more interested in partying with young surfer dudes than with guys like most of us. also, there's much more of a weekend "club scene" in sj than in jaco. oh yeah, as for the beach question, no nude beaches in cr per se to my knowledge unless you're talking about an isolated stretch somewhere else in the country where someone does it when no one is around.

bottom line: it would be great if they could move the mongering scene from sj a hundred or more kilometers closer to the beach, but if mongering by the beach is your goal, i'm guessing you'd be much happier back in dr and knwo you will be once you get to rio.

Sigue

09-04-06, 17:06

4) Again unless you're young and have a lot of game, I wouldn't figure on picking up too many young attractive european chicks in Jaco or anywhere else in CR. They're normally there for either eco-tourism, which hardly makes them of the socio-political stripe to be too warm to a bunch of sex-tourists (and usually are early to bed and to rise for eco-tours), or they're with the backpacker surfer crowd, which probably makes them much more interested in partying with young surfer dudes than with guys like most of us.

I just can't resist adding one more category, CS (and thanks for your kind props on my Oasis report). Namely, FEMALE sex tourism. For an EXCELLENT rundown on what it is, see

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_sex_tourism

In Costa Rica, Cahuita is the the national capital of FST and Puerto Viejo, if you really look at what is going on around you, is the backpacker-surfer crowd's version of same. In fact, there's even a reference there to an academic paper on female sex tourism in Quepos:

http://www4.ncsu.edu:8030/~twallace/Kimball.pdf

This will change your perspective. I honestly don't think that there is any less female sex tourism than male by Europeans and North Americans, you just have to know how to look for it, and to realize that the economics and the means for operating under the radar both work differently. I admit it took me a long time to get wise, never ever asking when I was younger why so many artsy craftsy divorcees would spend all their time in Mexico, or college girls go for junior year abroad in Spain or Italy.

Prolijo

09-04-06, 17:50

Yes, that may certainly be true, and I understand you're just adding to the discussion but, in terms of the present issue at hand, are they there to pick-up the kind of guys they could find at home like Jay Max and his buddies or are they there to find some local latin lover, "shark" or, sometimes in the case of Cahuita and PV, rent-a-rasta?

Jay Max

09-04-06, 19:17

Thanks for the great post Chase!! I'm still holding on to my vacation days from Cancun, Acapulco, San Juan, etc. where the club scene and horny female tourists outweighed the need for the mongering approach. Those days are somewhat behind me however- no more 21yo Kansas chicks or UK teeny-boppers for me... but I was hoping that CR had a similar atmosphere I could tap into besides strictly mongering. From what I've read, SJ is probably my best bet for that. Luckily, I speak fluent Spanish so I will have the upper hand. But as you mentioned, I'm sure the ticas are weary of tourists just passing through.

It's hard for me to believe that Jaco is considered an "ugly" beach, when so many describe the country as beautiful. But I have read other posts where Jaco is listed as a "5" in terms of natural beauty. Is there another beach within a somewhat decent disctance from SJ that we should check out?

I will continue to pound the information boards to plan the best CR trip possible. I really do not want to go back to DR but if I sense this will not turn out as I hope, I will pull the plug and aim our desires elsewhere. It would be one thing if I were planning this strictly for myself, but I have 5 other horny buds that are hoping to make educated choices about our trip.

I'm sure I'll have more questions to throw at you guys b4 Nov. Any other suggestions are appreciated!

JAY

Adult Fun

09-04-06, 23:21

Jaco is the asshole of Costa Rica, don't know why anyone would go there.

This has nothing to do with Chili Mike's experience.

Prolijo

09-05-06, 00:03

There are some really nice beaches in Manuel Antonio park near Quepos which is only an hour or so further down the road from Jaco. But it doesn't even have the P4P venues that Jaco has. There are also some decent beaches if you have a car or don't mind hiring a driver that are in the Jaco area. Its really only the beaches in town that really suck. There's a beach in Quepos that sucks even worse than Jaco, but there are no beaches near Jaco that are as nice as Playa Manuel Antonio or Playa Puerto Escondido in MA Nat'l Park (aka as 3rd & 4th beach). Still if mixing mongering and beaches are your goal, I'd say your best bet is either to go to Jaco OR for another alternative BYOC (bring your own chicas) to a nicer beach area somewhere else. Each alternative has its pros and cons and I'll leave it to others or your ownb research to find out what those are.

Personally, I think your best bet is to really just change your mindset about mixing those 2 things on this particular trip. You still have Rio to look forward to next year, but SJ has some things other than beaches to offer that places like Sosua or Rio don't and I think you'd be better adviced on focusing on those rather than trying to make this into a trip that serves all needs but does so badly. If you really have to get in some beach time and can't part with mongering for even a day or two than plan on going to Jaco for just that, a day or two, AFTER you've spent some time in SJ first to see how much more it has to offer. But just be ready to change your plans once you get there and see how it compares. And after you return to SJ early be prepared to say I told you so.

Travalot

09-07-06, 02:04

Does anyone want to recommend a taxi driver for 4 days who has a good vehicle and speaks english well? (give email, phone number please).

Also, is the Marriot las suenos chica friendly?

One last question. staying one night at Sportsmen. Is it possible to find a chica to travel to Jaco for a few days. Price?

Member #2041

09-07-06, 17:17

It's certainly possible to get a chica to go from either Sportsmen's Lodge or the Del Rey, to spend time with you in Jaco. My experience is that the cost will be from $100-150 a day depending on how hot she is and what chemistry exists between you. However, it may be tough if you lock in on a specific chica, as some may simply be unable to go, if she has other issues like a day job or child care that she can't address on short notice.

I would also point out that she may have an entirely different agenda for spending 2-3 days in Jaco than you do, so make sure that you get along OUT of the sack, as well as that you each understand each other's expectations about the trip, and agree on the degree and extent to which she will exclusively be servicing your needs on the trip. Untold numbers of these trips have ended with the guy unceremoniously giving the chica bus fare back to San Jose to go away, because each had different expectations about the trip.

Unfortunately, as others have said, the beach in Jaco is nothing to write home about, and the town itself is dumpy as well. Unfortunately, it's the only beach town remotely close to San Jose, that has any type of reliable action. If I were bringing a chica with me, I would much rather take her to Manuel Antonio/Quepos than to Jaco. Unfortunately, the companionship action that is available in Quepos is quite poor compared to Jaco, even though the beaches are much nicer. Also, Playa Hermosa, 3-5 miles past Jaco, is a much nicer beach than Jaco itself - but there's no action there - it's all in the bars in Jaco.

Prolijo

09-08-06, 03:40

IMHO, taking a chica from SJ to Jaco is like taking sand to the beach. Why do it? You'll find a fine selection once you get there without all the possible complications of commiting yourself to a particular chica in advance. OTOH, taking a chica to MA/Quepos makes a lot more sense. Since you won't find a lot of good P4P options there, bringing a chica is just about the only way to go if you want some action while you're there. For the trade-off of having to bring your own "sand", you get the benefit of finding a much nicer beach. Maybe you really can get the best of both worlds. For some guys that makes much more sense than the alternative compromise of Jaco with its better nightlife but lousy beach. But 2041 makes an excellent point. Be even more sure of your selection before you take a chica to someplace like MA since, while you can always send her packing, that won't leave you with any alternatives for the rest of your stay.

Sundocnjax

09-15-06, 02:35

New guy travelling solo for first trip to San Jose, Sept. 22 - 25, 2006. I'll buy the beer if you shoot me some pointers. I plan on finding the Blue Marlin Fri. night (22nd) around 8pm.

Sundoc

Dr Travel Man

09-15-06, 13:05

I will be arriving on the 23rd for a quick 2 night trip. This will be my 5th in the last year. Yeah I like it. Where will you be staying and hanging out?

Sundocnjax

09-16-06, 00:19

Hey Dr.,

I'll be staying at the Clarion Amon Plaza. Someone posted information on booking a room through the casino. I actually just booked it today; a nice suite for $80.00. I'll be there from Friday thru Monday, then off to Jaco to do a little surfing. I have no idea where I'll be hanging out. From what I read in these threads I guess I'll be at the Sportsmen or Blue Marlin at night, maybe New Fantasy or Zona Blue one afternoon. I am going to try to do one morning (probably Sunday) mountain biking up Arenal Volcano. I'm still trying to locate a bike rental. That's all the plans I have at this time. I think I may feel a little uncomfortable sitting alone at the Blue Marlin waiting for the girls to sashe' by. So, I'm trying to make a friend or two to pass time until a good looking tica arrives. Dr. open your mail box so we don't have to bore everyone with our mundane chat.

Sundoc

Prolijo

09-16-06, 14:59

I am going to try to do one morning (probably Sunday) mountain biking up Arenal Volcano. I'm still trying to locate a bike rental. That's all the plans I have at this time. I think I may feel a little uncomfortable sitting alone at the Blue Marlin waiting for the girls to sashe' by. So, I'm trying to make a friend or two to pass time until a good looking tica arrives.I hope you mean Irazu rather than Arenal. Arenal is not a day trip from SJ, you can not go to the top (it is still very active) and I'm not aware of any bike rentals or tours in that area on the mountain itself. Irazu has a road to the top, but the fun part comes from biking DOWN it not UP (which is normally done in the sag van). I don't remember which company I did it with but you could try this link
http://www.graylinecostarica.com/mountainbike/routes.html

Re: waiting at the BM. You never have to wait too long. And if you want to meet some guys to hang out with while you're waiting the Sportsmen's bar or the "CRT Happy Hour" every day between 5 and 6 at the table near the door at the BM are among the 2 best places to do it. Just don't be shy and introduce yourself.

Jayagopal50

09-17-06, 21:00

Hi,

I am bringing a monger friend to SJO planning to stay delrey. I have already done Arenal,and rain forest. Any suggestions on how to kill time as I do not gamble. We both are 50+east asians from subcontinent.

Jayagopal50

Sundocnjax

09-17-06, 22:30

Hey Dr.,

Thanks for your reply. You're correct Irazu not Arenal. Thanks for the link. I'll find my way to the Sportsmen around 6pm this Friday (Sept. 22.) before going to the Blue Marlin. The beer is on me.

SunDoc

Stevewxly

09-18-06, 20:58

To Jayagopal50,

Jay, If you are looking for something to do while in San Jose, and get tired of the Del Rey and Blue Marlin or just want to get out of San Jose city, then I might recommend a side trip for you and your friend to Jaco Beach.

Regular Tico bus leaves from the Coca Cola Bus terminal a couple of times per day. I believe there is a 1 PM bus, and perhaps others too. One way tickets are around $ 3. 00 each and the trip takes around 2 hours or so, depending if the bus stops for refreshments along the way.

Jaco Beach is surely not the best beach in CR. But you will get the 'beach feeling' there similar to what one would expect in Daytona Beach or Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Many people say they do not like it in Jaco Beach, but personally I like it fine. I don't go to Jaco Beach to lay on the beach or go swimming in the ocean. I go for the girl "action".

When you get to Jaco, (ask driver) and get off at the bus station, across from the Best Western Hotel.

Best Western is not very chica friendly though. If you choose to stay there, you may well experience some trouble, or added expense, (like a $ 50. 00 chica fee - added to your hotel bill) if try to take an unregistered guest (like a P4P gal) back to your room. This is a family hotel, not a mongers place. Plus their rooms are 'higher than a kite' in price too. Nice place, but not for you!

Take a taxi to find a hotel:

Suggested Hotels -

Los Four Grandes Hotel - Chica friendly, and about $ 30. 00 this time of year for a room. Real big king size rooms, with two beds in two rooms- like a suite, both of you can stay in the same room and even brings girls up without bumping into each other. As there are 2 separate bedrooms in each room (suite) - this hotel is adjacent to the Beatle Bar - where you will find most of your P4P girl action at night starting about 8 PM. This is like a mini-Del Rey (in San Jose). And there should be 40-50 or so gals there by 10-11 PM.

Tangeri Hotel, just down the street a couple of blocks - around $ 50-60. 00 rooms. Chica friendly.

Villia Crejole Hotel- nice rooms with kitchens about $ 35-40. 00 per night. About 3/4 mile over toward the West side of town. $ 2. 00 by taxi. They have an outdoor lounge & small intimate restaurant, (drinks are moderately priced, but the food is expensive there), and they have an absolutely beautiful swimming pool, in a lovely garden sitting, just the best place to hang out during the heat of the afternoon. Chica friendly.

Blue Palms Hotel - about 1 1/2 mile from the Beatle Bar - $ 2. 00 by taxi - nice clean rooms in a newer hotel - $ 30. 00 per night. (Not sure if this place is chica friendly or not) - I've never stayed there, but it looks nice & new from the street and is fairly inexpensive.

Jaco Beach Chica Schedule:

Afternoon - go to the Colonial Restaurant and get a sidwalk table on the patio. Get a drink, and watch the parade of chicas (the same ones who will be at the Beatle Bar that everning, and the other joints). As they stroll by, try to make eye contact with them - if you are interested, they may stop to talk, chat them up, offer to buy them a drink, and then you can perhaps get a 'nooner' for a lesser price than at night. (Should be perhaps $ 35-40. 00 during the day- prices may vary from girl to girl though).

Evening: From about 8 PM until around midnight - It's all going on at the world famous Beatle Bar. Don't miss it!

Along about 11 PM - some of the ladies will go home. Some will go to the Monkey Bar - about 3 blocks down the street. Younger dance crowd here, but P4P girls will mix in.

About Midnight - 1 AM - Many of the gals will take taxis or walk down to Poncho Villa Restaurant. There is also a club upstairs. But I have never been up there.

Around 2 AM or so - some of these chicas will go back up the street to Nacho Daddies. A dancing club/bar, with a typically younger crowd. But follow along if you want to make a night of it, and stay up late.

Of course when you find a girl or girls of your choosing, then you will want to get a taxi or walk with her back to you own hotel for a P4P session.

They will usually start out asking $ 100. 00 (an hour). But this is the low or rainy season. Not too many gringos, europeans, or other mongering types in town. Right now. So you can usually get the price down to something reasonable at around $ 40. 00- 50. 00 an hour. Or perhaps like about $ 80. 00- 90. 00 for 'toda la noche' - an all nighter. But after a couple of hours, don't be surprized that your chica will suddenly say, " I gotta go home, to take care of my child", or something of that sort. Seldom will any of them really stay for the whole night. No matter how much you are paying them. So don't overpay.

Hope this gives you an alternative to staying in San Jose for your whole trip. Do not be affraid to take the Tico buses anywhere. Just watch your bags carefully.

If you want an upgrade to the usual Tico bus then simply ask at your hotel (in San Jose) for the person at the front desk to call either Interbus or Greyline for their daily air conditioned shuttle buses (like large mini vans) to Playa de Jaco. Interbus to Jaco is $ 19. 00 one way. Greyline is $ 21. 00 - both will pick you up at your hotel. It is best to have a reservation on these shuttle buses for the next day's trip. If possible, as they tend to fill up quickly.

I am going to CR for 30 days leaving on Sept. 19th. I may well run into you guys at the Beatle Bar in Jaco. If I catch you there (LOL). I will expect at least one cold Coca Cola from you guys. For my effort.

Pura Vida - Steve

EDITOR'S NOTE: I certainly hope that the author or somebody else will post a link to this report in the Reports of Distinction thread. Please Click Here (http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/announcement-reportsofdistinction.php?) for more information.

Tremont Teddy

10-08-06, 20:51

If you never been to Jaco and plan on going you should print out Stevewxly’s last post. Follow it and you’ll have a good time. We all know beattle bar is a sure thing, here's a few places with a mix of working girls, locals, & tourist.

Coca Coral Casio- Try your luck at slots or poker. Most games you can play with either Colones or Dollars. Free drinks while you gamble.

Tabacom Pizza Bar- Don’t let the name fool you. This is a cool restaurant & bar. Lots of nightly drink specials, live music & pool. It closes at midnight.

The Backyard Bar- Located in Playa Hermosa, a 5 mile cab ride from Jaco. I believe Wednesday & Friday is ladies night and the club is packed with local hotties.

Plaza Centro (aka the main mall)- This plaza houses Nacha Daddies & three other businesses mongers need. It has a Pharmacy, sex shop, Bank of America ATM that will spit out both dollars & colones.

No-name beach bar- Loaced at the end of Calle del Bohio. I believe it’s the only beach bar on Jaco that gives you a nice view to check out the beach traffic. Heard its gonna close ones of these days due to a nearby condo development.

Reddfun

10-09-06, 21:11

Hey Guys.

I'll be in San Jose on Tuesday night and moving around the country during the following week. Perhaps I'll see some of you Mongers out and about. I'll be the tall blond guy with the Lakers ball cap. Stop by and say hi if I'm not knee deep in trying to seal the deal with the chica of the moment.

Redd

Jay Max

10-14-06, 03:34

Hey everyone, been a few months since I first posted. Thanks again Chase for your early input. I just finalized travel this week and we'll be going to Jaco Nov 10-15!

I've been hearing alot of buzz about a spot called Clarita's http://www.claritashotel.com/ It's located a few blocks from Bestwestern. Anyone have any input on this place? Nice place to stay? Food? Ticas?

Does anyone know of a direct bus line from San Jose Airport to Jaco? We would like to reserve the bus fare prior to arrival if possible... and what's the ATM situation in Jaco? Are traveler's checks the best idea? Do the Casinos have ATMs as well?

Hey Stevewxly, we'll definitely see you around since we'll be there during your stay.

Stevewxly

10-16-06, 19:28

Jay Max

On going to Jaco beach in Nov.
Claritas Beach Hotel is about 2 miles north of downtown Jaco. It is a small beach hotel with a bar/restaurant. Not much going on there, although you hear about it because they obviously spend quite a bit of money advertising the place. You can stay there, but it is way off the beaten track for mongering. No chicas there unless you come and bring some with you.....that I know of.

Check my past reports for hotels and Chica action for Jaco Beach....do a search for reports by stevewxly

Most all your mongering action will center around the Beatle Bar in Jaco. Lots of action there every night of the year.
I am down the road about 60 miles right now is Quepos. Been here for 3 weeks and have another week to go. Been back up to Jaco a couple of times in the last couple of weeks. Steve

Jaimito Cartero

12-07-06, 14:40

I'm at my house in Rohrmoser for a couple of weeks. I don't do too much while I'm here, but if anyone wants to meet up, PM me.

Gagoo

12-10-06, 05:27

I'll be in San Jose from December the 13th and leave the 18th. I'd be glad to have a mongering partner, especially since I have never been to CR before.

Doc Bill

12-29-06, 09:34

I will be in SJ Feb. 9, 10, 11, 12, 20, and 21. Let me know if anyone wants to hook up.

JT Wildman

12-29-06, 12:43

You can also expect additional company from "The T Man".

I will be actually residing at The DR 1/15-1/20.

How can I track my fellow Mongers down?

Baby Huey

12-31-06, 14:43

I will be in San Jose January 13th thru 17th, I will be staying at Hotel Zona Blue. Is anybady else going to be in town?

Tremont Teddy

02-22-07, 03:57

Gonna be in Jaco April 14-22. Who else gonna be in town?

TT

FoxCrusader

02-25-07, 20:59

Does anyone want to hook up on March 20-26?

Four of us will be in town.

Dan D Dick

02-26-07, 01:25

....the minimal cost so you can support the forum & receive PMs, particularly since you post a question asking for responses.

I'm heading back to SJ Tuesday to see a "friend". If all goes well, as I expect, I'll likely return April 13-17, most likely staying at the Mariott in Jaco with Jennifer.

PM me to keep in touch.

/Dan D.

Gonna be in Jaco April 14-22. Who else gonna be in town?

TT

Jose Marcia

03-06-07, 00:51

I will be there during 3/25-3/31. Anyone wants to hook up?

JT Wildman

03-07-07, 05:12

Gents,

I have a buddy who wants to hit a beach that has good surfing and scuba in CR. I keep reading about how crappy Jaco is. Where do I tell him to go in CR that would be the trip he is looking for?

Thanks,

The T Man

Anotherlevel

03-11-07, 22:35

Can anyone shed light on if going to SJO the first week of April (Good Friday) is a waste of time since it is a religious holiday? Not trying to waste my time.

Member #2964

03-15-07, 22:31

Member #2964

03-15-07, 22:33

No time spent in CR is a waste of time unless you spend it stone drunk alone in your room. Thats a choice only you can make.

Prolijo

03-16-07, 01:30

Tell your friend to book a dive trip out of Puntaranus or los suanos to Coco Island. Its a CR natural park way out (300 miles) west of CR . try calling "expadition tropicalas or http://www.aggressor.com/subpage10.php or http://www.moon.com/planner/costa_rica/mustsee/coco_island_np.htmlThat's an 8 day trip minimum (usually more) and I don't think there'd be many opportunities for surfing while there and certainly not any "pink snapper" fishing. Also, you're talking about at least $3000 per person double occupancy and up for those trips (again usually even more) so your friend would have to be a very serious (or rich) diver and have an equally serious (or rich) dive buddy to even consider it. I think he'd be better advised to look into someplace like Tamarindo or one of the other Papagayo area beaches, where he can mix in a little surfing with a little diving and even some other land-based activities as well. The diving won't be nearly as fantastic, but it will be a lot cheaper and he won't have to spend his entire trip on a boat, in the water or alone on some remote deserted island.

BTW, is Puntaranus a deliberate mispelling or a typo? Either way its pretty funny.

Gman9365

03-18-07, 23:14

Gonna be there April 18-23. Would like some advice on hotels and suggestive "do's" and "don'ts".

Piper1

03-21-07, 14:29

Would like some advice on ... "do's" and "don'ts"."Do" find a girl or three. "Don't" forget the condoms. ;)

I'll be there in May for a week. Not sure if I want to try a different girl or two each night, or set up a GFE before I arrive, to stay the week. Can anyone suggest a good "dating" website for CR girls?

Blackfriars

03-21-07, 23:49

Guys,

My buddy and I are making a third trip to the D. Are. In San Jose next Thursday. 3 nights of scouting and then recruiting 2 girls for a week at the beach. We have a private house on the beach, on the Caribbean side. I know we need to pick girls that have both good sexual chemistry and good day-to-day chemistry. My question to the mob here is. "What should we be looking to pay the girl for 6 days? " I know there are lots of variables that could effect the price and we need to establish ground rules during the scouting phase of this adventure. But has anybody done this and what is your financial advice?

A full report will follow.

Blackfriars

FastFishRacer

03-22-07, 00:26

I will be heading there in June. Is there any quality activity there or is it the same nasty *****s hanging around the casino accross from El Daria.

Black Dak

04-19-07, 10:28

My bud and are gearing up for our 1st trip to CR. We will be in SJ from May 27 ~ 29 and also on the 31st. Anybody want to meet up for a beer? 1st round is on me!

Black Dak

04-19-07, 20:00

My bud and are gearing up for our 1st trip to CR. We will be in SJ from May 27 ~ 29 and also on the 31st. Anybody want to meet up for a beer? 1st round is on me!Change of plans. Seems I have to be in New Jersey on the 31st. So my CR trip has been moved to May 24 to the 30th. The beer offer still stands.

GauntMan

04-22-07, 02:22

Hello guys, Im gonna be hitting San Jose for 3 hours in my way back to Panama via bus, arriving around 6pm monday 23 and leaving around 10pm same day. Im looking for some quick info about what to do to kill those 4 hours of waiting.
Particularly, any MP that might be near the Tica Bus terminal or a decent hotel to catch a nap if nothing is available, even some phone numbers that you might have on hand

Thanks!!

Prolijo

04-22-07, 03:37

The Tica bus station is just north of the Soledad Church. From there it is just 3 blks north (across Ave 2) to the famous Blue Marlin Bar and all the other offerings of Gringo Gulch. New Fantasy (221-4916 A9 C7/9) and Zona Blue (257-8624 A9 C3b) are 4 blocks more beyond that. They should still be open at that hour but then you're getting into the hour when you probably wouldn't want to be walking around too much in the downtown arear (not to mention that the girls will be somewhat "worn out" from their busy day). I think your better bet for an MP at that time of day is actually IDEM (222-3352 or 233-1977 C11 A10/12). Unlike the other 2 MP's I just mentioned, it doesn't even open until midafternoon or really get going until 5 or 6PM (it closes at midnight). Not only that it is only 4.5 blocks south of where your bus lets out. Actually it is over 1 block behind the church to Calle 11 and then down 3.5 blocks on your left (you can't miss it). IMHO, avoid the Eros MP which is right across the street from IDEM.

For dinner options: You'll pass the oft-recommended Tin Jo asian restaurant (221-7605 C11 A6/8) on the way to or from IDEM. I think an even better bet would the Esquina Argentina steakhouse which is just a block south of the church (don't know the tel# but it is at A6 C11). Or there are a number of decent restaurants on Avenida Central (aka the Pedestrian Mall) including Mariscar, News Cafe, Costa Del Sol.

I'm not sure you'd call it decent, but for a cheap place to crash for just a few hours you could try the Hotel Asia for $10 (1.5 blks north of Ave 2 on Calle 11). Just be forewarned it's nothing fancy. On the plus side it's definitely chica friendly. You could take a BM girl there from around the corner for a quicky and then just take your nap after she leaves. If you don't care about bringing any chcias back you might find the Pension de la Cuesta B&B (www.pensiondelacuesta.com A1 C11/15) a block further away but a little nicer with sgl rates starting at $18 and dorm rates of $10

Is that enough help? Oh yeah, here are some pictures too, so you can recognize the places I've referred to if you're walking by them:

GauntMan

04-22-07, 22:28

JuiceGuy

04-30-07, 20:29

I'm heading San Jose May 29-June 5 with some friends for some R & R. If you can call the Del Rey R & R!

Will anyone be around? I will buy the first round!

Rolleratnight

05-01-07, 02:57

I am going to CR during May 6th-11th. I am planning to go do some mongering and then off to see the sights and mongering and see the sights and mongering.

Stevewxly

05-11-07, 19:29

Hola Amigos,

I'm an old Costa Monger, and senior member, and contributor to this forum ..... User ID - stevewxly ..... and am planning on being in Costa Rica for 10-12 days - arriving about May 14th. This will be my 7th trip in 2 years.

I am coming down to have some much needed dental work done in San Jose.......cheeeeeap !

Would like to meet up and hang out with anyone around the Del Rey in SJ, News Cafe at the Presidente, or Beatle Bar in Jaco. First drink on me !

I know the lay of the land......so don't need help with anything.....but maybe you are a newbie, and do........so if you wanted to meet up.....then give me a holler. We can watch the parade of lovely Chicas at the DR, or go to a really good massage parlor - like the Osasis or No Name out near Paso Colon.

Send me a Personal Message - if you are interested.
I've found out that it is usually more fun to hang out with one or two like-minded Gringo buddies from the US, than to 'go it alone' in foreign countries.
Steve

Petey Peso

05-12-07, 22:10

Hey Juiceguy,

I'll be in town with a buddy of mine from May 31st to June 4th. We're staying at the Sportsmens Lodge on the 31st but the rest of the time we're going to chill out at a friends condo and hit the town from there. We're landing at around 8:40pm Thursday night, so with hope, we should get to the hotel around 10. 10: 30pm. We'll be hanging out at SL, BM and KL that night and hitting the local MPs during the day on Friday with a happy hour wrap up at SL.

More than happy to meet up and swap some stories. It's my friend's first time in CR but he's an experienced player from the Philippines and El Salvador.

Feel free to PM me to set up the details.

Peso

FastFishRacer

05-24-07, 15:00

I couldnt help checking out the pics of a couple of their girls doing a threesome.
Is the place worth it. how much is a full sevice run there and how long, all night.
I plan on bringing my dad as my wing man. Hes still a stud.

Thanks

Qncterra

05-24-07, 21:00

I just thought that I would check in. Got here on Monday and it rained all day. If you are going to be around Del Rey or News Cafe and want company watching the crowd just let me know.

Oops! I posted this in Travel Advice, instead of Travel Plans. Anyhow, I´ll be here through May 30th.

Lancer520

05-26-07, 11:24

So do to unscheduled vacation from my current job, i've deceided to put a last minute trip to CR together. I'll be arriving on Tuesday night in San Jose staying 2 nights, then headed to Jaco for the rest of the week. If any fellow mongers would like to meet up for a drink, I'm 32, been to CR 5 times, and party like I'm 21. I'm going this one alone which is a first for me. Send me a PM if you want to meet up for a cocktail.

Petey Peso

05-30-07, 22:36

Just an update on my upcoming trip for those who will be in town. I'm still staying at the Sportsmens Lodge on Thursday night, but since I get in so late (around 10:30pm), I may be heading to a party at Utopia after I check in. The change is for the rest of the weekend. I'm now staying with my wingman in one of the two-bedroom suites at Hotel Zona Blue. Should be a good time. I think we are still planning at being at Happy Hour at SL on Friday, so if anybody wants to swing in, we can enjoy a beer and swap stories.

Peso

JT Wildman

06-06-07, 21:09

I'll be in the city we all love June 16th - June 21st.

Anyone wanna pound down a few beers?

Baby Huey

06-07-07, 01:59

Anybody going to be in town June 29th thru July 2nd? PM if you want to get together for a beer or 3. I am staying at Zona Blue.

Wmax2

06-08-07, 14:14

Greetings,

After almost 7 years, I am making a return to my favorite Costa Rica. I'll be at La Amistad Hotel A11 C15, July 3-18. Would love to meet for a beer or for a "set 'n watch the wimmen. "

La Amistad have sold from the old Dutch or German owner, now is owned by one of us mongers (Matt), and are now NOT charging chica fees, are friendly to Americans. They are 1 block from Sportsmans Lodge about 3 or 4 from Del Rey and Key Largo.

They offer discounts on stays by the week and longer. They have standard, Deluxe and Penthouse rooms. 40 in all. Says he is spending $500, 000 on renovation and upgrades. Construction going on until August, but the owner reccommended I not stay in rooms I was trying to book, as he did not want me to be unhappy with my stay, based on construction noises that might be going on around that area of the hotel. I thought that was good business.

Regards,

Wmax2

OldGringoBangs

06-14-07, 09:10

Anybody going to be in town June 29th thru July 2nd? PM if you want to get together for a beer or 3. I am staying at Zona Blue.By the way how can I book a suite there?

Is it 4200/day and $20/chica?

I'll be there from the 23rd until the 7th of July.

Art

Baby Huey

06-14-07, 21:36

Here are the sites with the information on Zona Blue:

http://www.hotelzonablue.com/

http://www.zonabluemp.com/Zona_Blue_Hotel.php

This is the e-mail address for Eddie:

hotelzonablue <hotelzonablue@gmail.com>

The rate you had is not correct. The rooms are $200 night and the girls are $20 hour. The price is high for the rooms, but the rooms are great!

Large screen TV
Wet and Dry Sauna in each room
Bar in each room
King size beds
Large rooms
Free Wireless internet
Free calls to the US
And the girls right down stairs for all your needs.

If you stay at ZB the service by the girls go up to a higher level. I have stayed here a few times and I love it! After hours the place is very quiet and they have a security guard there to help you with any issue. At night for sleeping it is allot more quiet then Del-Rey or the President. After hours, you can being girls back from any where to your rooms and talk to the girls at ZB and many will spend the night with you.

For the action with the girls, you can take two at a time for $40 a hour. Then I usually have a small party on every trip with 2 to 4 of the girls for 2 hours and it only costs $80 to $160 for a 2 hour live porn movie in the room. You pay allot for the room, but the payback comes with the saving on the cost of the girls. If you like going to the MP, then this is the only way to go!

After a few days staying at Hotel at ZB, you get to know the girls and which girls give the best service!

Good luck on getting a room! Look me up if you are there June 29th - July 2nd.

Baby Huey

06-20-07, 00:07

My Wingman drop out on me today and can not make the trip, family issues. I am looking for a few people that would like to head to one or a few of the Strip Clubs in San Jose on Jun 29th or 30th. I will be in town June 29th thru July 2nd and staying at ZB. First round on me, PM if you are interest!

Elkappitan

06-20-07, 05:07

Da Monger

06-25-07, 21:27

Da Monger

06-26-07, 14:23

I will be in SJ from July 22-27 and I received the following quote for monte cristo suite which is a 2 bedroom suite in ZB. 250+ taxes for a night - If anyone is interested we could share it for 125 a night which i think is a pretty good deal.PM me.Please ignore my previous post. I have taken the advice of other fellow mongers and booked a room at SL.

Thanks

Fifth Vodka

07-03-07, 18:48

Wmax2,

I'm there from 13-17th. We Can definitely meet up. I think I will be staying in the Sportsmens Lodge.I am a newbie traveling and staying at the DR, from the 11th-13th then I don't know were to head, It would be cool to meet up for a few brews and of course check out the chicas.

Bill Buxton

07-09-07, 06:44

There is a 3-some on the way there from Boston. Keep the ice tea cold and the gals hot! Will be in town for a week or more touching down on the 18th.

B.B.

BabyHuey

07-12-07, 04:05

I will also be arriving for my first trip to CR on July 18, leaving out on the 22nd. Will be staying at Presidente, and probably spending way too much money.

D Panda

07-30-07, 02:30

My wingmen and I will be arriving 8/6.

Is anyone going to be there?

Pacific1

07-31-07, 10:01

I'll be in San Jose for a bachelor party during these days. Will most likely spend some time at SL, since the concentration of Colombianas there seems to be the highest (from what I've gleaned from the various posts). Anyone else around at that time? I've heard there is a big annual CRT bash around the same time too. Wouldn't mind going to that. Anyone got any info about dates/location?

Mr Jetsetter

07-31-07, 15:23

Pacific1,
The CRT bash is for members only, and I believe there is a limit to the number of guests. Regardless, I strongly urge you become a member ASAP. The site is a treasure chest of information on the entire Costa Rica scene, and the member discounts are often enough to offset the annual membership fee. As a matter of fact, CRT membership entitles you to 10% off your lodging, bar, and food bills at the Sportsmens Lodge. BTW, you won't find many Colombianas at the Sportsmens; they mostly hang out at the Del Rey and Key Largo.

Pure Power

08-01-07, 01:14

Whats up. Will be making my first trip to CR. Staying at the famous HDR. In my mid twenty's and looking to have a blast. Been to a lot of places, but looking forward to CR.

If you wanna meet up for a beer send me a PM.

Yossi

08-01-07, 11:04

Are there any older women (40+) in Costa Rica who are open to greek/anal for 1-3 hours?

Member #2666

08-01-07, 20:46

Are there any older women (40+) in Costa Rica who are open to greek/anal for 1-3 hours?

No, there are not

Yossi

08-01-07, 21:31

No, there are notThen to what South or Central American country should I go for 40+ year old women and anal? Brazil is on the list but what are some other countries that you would recommend? The price should also be non-wallet-breaking.

Dodger Bulldog

08-02-07, 00:16

In my mid twenty's and looking to have a blast.Well, in Latin countries it will definitely work against you that you are that young. It ain't NOTHING like America where youth rules.

Be sure to add as many years as you can when you tell them how old you are.

I am 50, but I always tell the chicas I'm 60. I learned from my experience that helps get me lower prices, better service, and more fun.

Besides, I love the look on their faces when they tell me that I must be lying and that I only look 38 or so.

So then I flip out my driver's license to "prove" it. After all, the bar is dark, most can't read English, and they can't calculate my age quickly enough to figure it out anyway.

They assume I must have told the truth if I was confident enough to show them my ID.

The adoration of the youth culture is so deeply ingrained in our American psyche that I expect this little nugget of advice will leave our younger members incredulous. Most will dismiss it out of hand as being completely absurd, but it's true. I strongly recommend that you follow it.

There must be other places like the States where it helps to be younger rather than older (Canada? England?), but certainly not in Latin countries.

Hope this helps.

DB

Pure Power

08-02-07, 02:05

Well, in Latin countries it will definitely work against you that you are that young. It ain't NOTHING like America where youth rules.

Be sure to add as many years as you can when you tell them how old you are.

I am 50, but I always tell the chicas I'm 60. I learned from my experience that helps get me lower prices, better service, and more fun.

Besides, I love the look on their faces when they tell me that I must be lying and that I only look 38 or so.

So then I flip out my driver's license to "prove" it. After all, the bar is dark, most can't read English, and they can't calculate my age quickly enough to figure it out anyway.

They assume I must have told the truth if I was confident enough to show them my ID.

The adoration of the youth culture is so deeply ingrained in our American psyche that I expect this little nugget of advice will leave our younger members incredulous. Most will dismiss it out of hand as being completely absurd, but it's true. I strongly recommend that you follow it.

There must be other places like the States where it helps to be younger rather than older (Canada? England?), but certainly not in Latin countries.

Hope this helps.

DBThanks for the tip.

Pacific1

08-02-07, 10:33

Hey Jetsetter,

Thanks for the info. I've become a CRT member now. And I am getting a pretty nice discount from Nixon on rooms at the Clarion Amon Plaza. Gotta get me a Colombiana though, so I'll be spending some time at Del Rey and KL!

If anyone is in San Jose over the upcoming long weekend, let's meet up for a drink. I'll be traveling with 3 other like-minded friends for a bachelor party.

Pacific1,

The CRT bash is for members only, and I believe there is a limit to the number of guests. Regardless, I strongly urge you become a member ASAP. The site is a treasure chest of information on the entire Costa Rica scene, and the member discounts are often enough to offset the annual membership fee. As a matter of fact, CRT membership entitles you to 10% off your lodging, bar, and food bills at the Sportsmens Lodge. BTW, you won't find many Colombianas at the Sportsmens; they mostly hang out at the Del Rey and Key Largo.

Member #2666

08-03-07, 02:30

Then to what South or Central American country should I go for 40+ year old women and anal? Brazil is on the list but what are some other countries that you would recommend? The price should also be non-wallet-breaking.

Can't be anymore help..only have been to Costa Rica

NastyBoy

08-03-07, 02:48

Are there any older women (40+) in Costa Rica who are open to greek/anal for 1-3 hours?

If you don't mind young girls....this is from one of my previous posts...

I'm partial to Oasis and had a great time. I guess now that I'm a regular and speak some Espanol, I get preferential treatment. Every girl I asked for anal would gladly have done it even though they tell me they don't do it on a routine basis. One poor little thing, Gretal, was even bleeding down there and she would have let me finish if I wanted to, but I figured she must have been in some pain so I let it go. Got the anal service also from Roxanna, and Gabby the Macha. There are two Gabbys there and that is how they distinguish from each other. The macha and the pequena. Also got bbj from all the girls and CIM from Jocelyn, Roxanne, Gretal. Roxanna is a tall good looking Tica, and Gretal is a small, flat chested very pretty girl. Roxanna is the youngest girl there at 19. Gabby the macha is the oldest at 23. I pay 20k extra for the anal and 5k for the bbj.

NB

Jet Guy 2

08-17-07, 02:12

Hello all,

Scuba diver heading to Cocos Island. I will be overnight in SJO 8/25 and 9/5 at the two ends of the trip.

PM me if you want to go hang out. I'm a newbie to SJO but well experienced elsewhere. I'm looking for higher end action, in other words I don't mind paying for quality.

Cheers

Sponge Bud

08-21-07, 06:18

Hello,

I am currently living in Costa Rica in the Jaco area, If anyone interested in grabbing a drink and mongering in the area please message me here. I am always looking for an excuse to get out.

Lucky13

08-23-07, 21:22

Hello,

I am currently living in Costa Rica in the Jaco area, If anyone interested in grabbing a drink and mongering in the area please message me here. I am always looking for an excuse to get out.I am moving to Costa Rica on the 27th of August spending my first week at the Del-Rey before moving to my home in Quepos. I want to check out the action in Jaco after I get settled in.

Sponge Bud

08-25-07, 15:06

I am moving to Costa Rica on the 27th of August spending my first week at the Del-Rey before moving to my home in Quepos. I want to check out the action in Jaco after I get settled in.Lucky,

I'm availible most of the time, when you get settled in let me know and we will grab a drink and check out Jaco. Its always nice to have a wingman. BTW, congrats on your move to Quepos, It is a a beautiful area.

Yossi

08-25-07, 23:44

If you don't mind young girls. This is from one of my previous posts.

I'm partial to Oasis and had a great time. I guess now that I'm a regular and speak some Espanol, I get preferential treatment. Every girl I asked for anal would gladly have done it even though they tell me they don't do it on a routine basis. One poor little thing, Gretal, was even bleeding down there and she would have let me finish if I wanted to, but I figured she must have been in some pain so I let it go. Got the anal service also from Roxanna, and Gabby the Macha. There are two Gabbys there and that is how they distinguish from each other. The macha and the pequena. Also got bbj from all the girls and CIM from Jocelyn, Roxanne, Gretal. Roxanna is a tall good looking Tica, and Gretal is a small, flat chested very pretty girl. Roxanna is the youngest girl there at 19. Gabby the macha is the oldest at 23. I pay 20k extra for the anal and 5k for the bbj.

NBI don't mind young girls at all, but I am looking for a sweet anal action with an older Costa Rican women. But I guess I can settle with younger ones as well if I can't find older ones. Is there a shortage of older women in Costa Rica for money?

Dodger Bulldog

08-26-07, 15:24

Is there a shortage of older women in Costa Rica for money?No. Should be no problem.

There are plenty of older women in Costa Rica. Of course, it kind of depends how
old of a woman you are looking for.

I didn't see any 60 and 70-year-olds hanging out at the HDR, strip clubs, or in the MPs,
because most of them would just be wasting their time.

They would have a real tough time garnering enough business to make a living.

But you can probably find some 40-year-olds there, pretending to be younger.

Your best bet for older women might be to work the street corners.

Or head over to the mercado and when you see one you like, just strike up a
conversation and make her an offer. A low one.

Even if she doesn't take you up on it, I'm guessing that she will be EXTREMELY flattered.

I hadn't really thought about it until you asked, but it also occurs to me that you could tell a few
of the younger ones at the Blue Marlin what you are looking for. One of them ought to be able
to hook you up with her mother or her aunt.

Maybe even Grandma.

Be sure to let us know how it turns out, Yossi.

You may want to consider keeping the photos to yourself, though.

Good luck!

DB

Yossi

08-26-07, 15:42

No. Should be no problem.

There are plenty of older women in Costa Rica. Of course, it kind of depends how
old of a woman you are looking for.

I didn't see any 60 and 70-year-olds hanging out at the HDR, strip clubs, or in the MPs,
because most of them would just be wasting their time.

They would have a real tough time garnering enough business to make a living.

But you can probably find some 40-year-olds there, pretending to be younger.

I bet if you tell a few of the younger ones what you are looking for, someone
will be able to hook you up with her mother or her aunt. Maybe even Grandma.

Your best bet for older women might be to work the street corners.

Or head over to the mercado and when you see one you like, just strike up a
conversation and make her an offer. A low one.

Even if she doesn't take you up on it, I'm guessing that she will feel EXTREMELY flattered.

Good luck!

DBI see. What about trinkets and those "reward items". Because I found place here in NY that is called TJ Max and they sell like a lot of stuff like cosmetics, makeup, lotions and etc for like $2.00-$5.00. And Victoria's Secret brick-n-mortar store just had a promotion for 6-for-$30 body lotions, so I stocked up.

Dan D Dick

08-26-07, 16:23

---just a bit.

I've made about 6 trips to SJO within the last year; will be there later this week for #7. I'm on novia #2 now (30 y/o). Novia #1 was 40 y/o. I'm old & gray & fat. My spanish sucks though I do seem to communicate fairly well. I guess I just butcher the language since I haven't had any formal training.

After Novia #1 pissed me off I decided to search for #2. Went with a wing man to Mall San Pedro and within 3 hours had a date for that night & we've been sleeping together ever since. [the only night sans-pussy was night #1] No money has changed hands. Yes, I've spent some money on dinners & clothes. Overall MUCH less than for the cost of putas. And she gives me EVERYTHING I ask for, even when it's a first for her.

Bottom line - hit the malls & super mercados (Hiper Mas especially). I even had an older (40 y/o?) lady try to pick me up while I was with novia #1 in Hiper Mas. They're everywhere and they all want a gringo. Novia #2 speaks zero english & she's been great in improving my spanish. Nowhere else would a gal tolerate that level of ineptitude on a first date, much less for an on-going relationship.

Make sure you focus on eye contact & smile & it'll be obvious if you get a bite. Do NOT offer money, offer a relationship. You'll be returning again in a month or so and will continue to return for years to come. Remember, if you strike out that day (not really likely) you're still going to get laid at a MP or with a HDR gal.

And yes, there are plenty of 40-somethings at the BM. And some of them look pretty good to my old eyes...

I would avoid the street corners, at all costs. Too many reports of problems. I can deal with the threat of robberies (just don't have anything of value on you) but the idea of having a few drinks, hooking up with a gorgeous tica, taking her back to your room & then finding out she's a tico is just too risky for my old heart.

If you're set on P4P with an older gal then I think DB is right on about one point particularly. Chat up some of the BM gals & ask them about their friends. Interestingly, my novia #2 was acutally flattered when she was mistaken for a puta (she had never been to the BM & wanted a tour so I obliged). I've watched other "normal" gals there as well who seem to be flattered if an obvious monger shows an interest. I think it's quite likely you would get a normal 9-5 gal who would jump at the chance for a little P4P. After all, it seems a high percentage of the girls at the BM are part-timers supplementing their normal wages.

Just my 2 colones...

/Dan D.

Dodger Bulldog

08-26-07, 16:58

Yossi

08-26-07, 19:12

Mr. Dick,

Nah, we don't really disagree.

I was writing some of that tongue-in-cheek. The point being that
with a little creativity and brainstorming he should have no trouble
finding what he wants.

Yossi didn't mention being interested in a relationship, so my mind
didn't go there. But if that is what a person is looking for, I agree
with you that they are easy to come by.

And with a far better quality of woman than one would find here in
the States...

So either way, LTR or P4P, Costa Rica is a winner.

DBYes, no LTR, just TLN. Basically I am looking for a decent-to-hot older woman around 40 years old (no ugly *****) for the night. It is prefered that she take it up her ass and wouldnt mind anal games (plugs, beads, etc.) and photography. I have a big and small digital cameras. If I get a big one with me, are chances hight that I might get robbed?

I am 21 years old and I dont know Spanish except for like 5 words.

Dan D Dick

08-27-07, 00:07

If I get a big one with me, are chances hight that I might get robbed?

I am 21 years old and I dont know Spanish except for like 5 words.

Yes, if you behave like an idiot. But there's no reason to do that, is there? Your lack of spanish is an impediment but not a deal breaker in San Jose. I'd say that's the best choice for Latina talent by a mono-linguistic monger. Maybe Sao Paola is slightly better. Panama City is also fair.

The obvious rules (I'm sure I'm missing many, but you get the idea).

Don't stand out, blend in. No Hawaiian shirts, shorts & flip-flops. No loud, obnoxious behavior.

Don't look rich. No gold necklaces or Rolex watches.

Don't be rich. Keep your credit cards & the bulk of your money secured in your room safe. Only carry a day's worth of spending money, distributed over several pockets. Split the bills so you don't pull out a wad of C10,000 notes for a C500 cab ride.

Don't go where you shouldn't, when you shouldn't. No wandering around dark, deserted streets late at night by yourself looking for the perfect tranny. Unless you're comfortable with the route, take a cab.

Listen to your sixth sense. But you should already be doing that. Better to not get into trouble (any kind) than have to get out of it. Who cares what other people think - use your head.

Essentailly that's it. Even if you break all the rules the odds are you'll probably not be robbed. Keep breaking them and you will get robbed one day, maybe sooner than later. Remember that our hobby does not attract only the moral & ethical talent.

Now go shopping & remember to post those pics.

/Dan D.

Yossi

08-27-07, 04:14

Yes, if you behave like an idiot. But there's no reason to do that, is there? Your lack of spanish is an impediment but not a deal breaker in San Jose. I'd say that's the best choice for Latina talent by a mono-linguistic monger. Maybe Sao Paola is slightly better. Panama City is also fair.

The obvious rules (I'm sure I'm missing many, but you get the idea).

Don't stand out, blend in. No Hawaiian shirts, shorts & flip-flops. No loud, obnoxious behavior.

Don't look rich. No gold necklaces or Rolex watches.

Don't be rich. Keep your credit cards & the bulk of your money secured in your room safe. Only carry a day's worth of spending money, distributed over several pockets. Split the bills so you don't pull out a wad of C10,000 notes for a C500 cab ride.

Don't go where you shouldn't, when you shouldn't. No wandering around dark, deserted streets late at night by yourself looking for the perfect tranny. Unless you're comfortable with the route, take a cab.

Listen to your sixth sense. But you should already be doing that. Better to not get into trouble (any kind) than have to get out of it. Who cares what other people think - use your head.

Essentailly that's it. Even if you break all the rules the odds are you'll probably not be robbed. Keep breaking them and you will get robbed one day, maybe sooner than later. Remember that our hobby does not attract only the moral & ethical talent.

Now go shopping & remember to post those pics.

/Dan D.My budget is $2,500 for everything including the airfare. One of my initial countries to go was Ecuador. Bobisee's reports of cheap anal were very interesting to me, but now I kinda snooped at the Costa Rica section and I like it too, only not sure about the anal, which is a priority for me.

I plan to have my trip around the Thanksgiving period for 4-5 days or sometime right after New Year since I work and go to College almost around the year. I also plan to visit Kiev/Ukraine like in the last week of May or in the 1st week of June 2008 since I am 100% sure that at this time there will be 1 week of no college. I kinda layed-away $4,000 for this trip.

My weekend watch is a cheap Casio sportswatch, I had it for the past 4-5 years and it's kinda scratched and unatractive, but it has an atomic clock in it so I dont have to change the time when in USA. Basicaly I dont even need the watch since I only plan on fucking, shooting, eating and sleeping. I also don't wear jewelry. Basically almost my clothes are old and I look like a bum at my free time, I have 2 pairs of windbreaker/track pants and a couple of short-sleeved plaid shirts and a bunch of grey and black t-shirts that I use for the gym.

I also got myself a passport wallet (big wallet that has a passport section).

Are there any pharmacies in San Jose that sell fleet-type (pre-loaded) enemas? Just in case if the girls will have a dirty ass, because the thought of fudge-packing is not very pleasant to me.

I plan to take and post a bunch of photos, and I wanna print some on 11x14 paper just for keeps. Just weighted my camera setup and came to 6lbs and 3.6oz. It is heavy and bulky so I am still thinking on what to bring. I also have a brick-size porty-printer, I dont know if this will loosen up the girls for posing since I can print the photos on the spot and give them the prints.

Dan D Dick

08-27-07, 14:04

If you were going to go to Quito WITH Bobbisee you'd have a great time - he is a lot of fun and yes, he does have a proclivity towards the anus. But Ecuador is one of those places where they simply speak ZERO english. You'll be quite challenged there.

There are pleny of pharmacies in SJO so I suspect you'd have no problem in finding what you're looking for.

I doubt that any girl would want a photo of her ass. Most like to see the digital images then they seem to lose interest in a nanosecond.

If it were me, I'd skip Eastern Europe for mongering & stick with Latin America and improve my Spanish skills. On the other hand, ever trip brings with it unique memories.

BTW - your passport wallet is nice but once you get to your room stow it. Just carry a photocopy of your passport with you.

And a question......so you want to use the enemas in case the girls have a dirty ass. Just how are you going to ***know*** they have a dirty ass without venturing there for a look beforehand? [psychology is interesting...still not really sure I want to know the answer....]

/Dan D.

Yossi

08-28-07, 02:56

Dan D Dick

08-28-07, 16:02

I plan to finger-probe the ass before I poke it fully. If the trunk will be full-o-fudge then I will offer a healthy cleansing enema.

T.M.I.

/Dan D.

[I guess I really didn't want to know...]

Yossi

08-28-07, 23:08

T.M.I.

Dan D.

[I guess I really didn't want to know...]I don't mind giving the enemas to the women. When I was thinking about ecuador, I kinda thought about getting a girl for enema only. Since the prices are so low there, I thought that for like $50 they wouldnt mind getting an enema from me.

Don't know if this will work in Costa Rica. Especially for the extra $50.

Dan D Dick

08-29-07, 22:04

I'm already booked (for tomorrow) but just received this; it may be beneficial to others.

$199 -- Costa Rica from NYC, DC & Chicago (Roundtrip)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=109321604
Source: Orbitz

/Dan D.

Qncterra

08-30-07, 05:21

Just booked on AA last Friday for $149 round trip out of Tampa. Wow!

Stevewxly

08-31-07, 03:55

Hola Amigos,
A senior member.....stevewxly - here....I am planning on returning to San Jose, CR about the 1st week in October for 1 week or longer. (To know more about me....search this forum for reports by stevewxly....you will see that I have been a regular contributor and have several reports in the "Reports of Distiction" catagory.)

Anyway.....I have been communicating with a Tico, who has been living and teaching in Minnesota for the last 15 years. He owns a nice comfortable 3 bedroom home in Herridia....which I understand is about 15-20 miles from downtown San Jose. He contacted me through an advertisement I had placed online for an apartment or house wanted - San Jose, CR.

He says that does not get back down to Costa Rica now much anymore except in the summers while he is out of school.

The house.........

It's on a major city bus line...with buses running all the time...I think.

He has offered me a 'smoken cheap deal' to rent the whole house....and we are talking nice, clean, comfortable, private, safe, secure, with all the ammenities. large screen TV, kitchen, pots/pans, dishes, towels, bed linens, phone, internet, etc.

I will be the only one there....unless I decide to bring in a chica or two....which is permissible.

Maybe you will be there then, and want to SHARE this place with me.

I can get it by the week, for 1 week or 2 weeks or whatever..... and the price which I can not quote here is real cheap....and if I were to find another gringo buddy who wanted to share up, and split the rent then we could be staying there for less than any....I mean any cheap hotel in San Jose....we are talking around $ 20.00 per day....split two ways.....around $ 10.00 per man per day.

I don't believe that there is anything funny or scam-y about this deal, .....as I don't have to send the guy the money in advance....and then show up and find out that it was a big SCAM....none of that.

The owner is in the US now. His younger brother is in the living in the area of the house....so I can go to the house, look it over, pickup the keys and pay for one week and move in, when I get there.

Hey.... If it is a fleabag place or if it looks like it unsafe or non secure.....then one can simply leave and go elsewhere.

That is plan # 1.

Plan # 2 is: It might end up costing quite a bit to haul the chicas out from downtown San Jose....like from the Del Rey to the house by taxi.
2nd plan is to simply walk out of the Del Rey hotel, turn left walk down to the end of the block (1/2 block) turn right another 30 or 40 feet and you are at the entrance of the Hotel Asia. They have refurbished their rooms in the last year.... they are small, but fairly decent and clean, for $ 11.00 per night.

Do the deed there with your chica.....send the chica packing......go back to the Del Rey....look around some more, and at the end of the night....hop onto the bus and go back to the house.

If one finds a really hot chica who wants to come out to the house for a B-B-Q or to party-hardy.....then one could get her out there by either bus or taxi for the day or for 'toda la noche.

The Asia is very chica friendly, and is perfect for this type of plan. I really would not want to spend the whole night there (like at my regular hotel) but it is just fine for a quicky or two in the evening.....and again only $ 11.00 by the night.....all night.

By the way I am a retired school teacher from Missouri, 60 years young, a frequent traveler to Costa Rica and Panama.....
* I know the drill, .......I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, pleasant to be around, and just an all round good wingman type. I can even supply references.....if needed - from other like-minded mongers on this forum.
............................................

If you are planning on being in San Jose the first week in October....and think you would be interested in this housing deal...then PM me for more details.

I can afford the place by myself, but it is usually more fun, and considerably safer....not to mention CHEAPER , if you have a 'wingman for something like this.

After a week or so in San Jose, CR....I am planning on going back to Panama for a few days too, as I have an open-ended airline ticket on Delta Airlines.

Pura Vida, Steve

Stevewxly

09-08-07, 03:51

Anyone interested in sharing a 3 bedroom fully furnished house on bus route in Heredia, CR.....the 1st and possible 2nd week in October. BYO chica(s) !

It's only $ 125.00 a week, and could be shared by 2-3 people.

Heredia is a nice sized small town and is about 15-20 miles North (towards the airport) from downtown San Jose.

Steve

Sarma567

09-11-07, 01:30

Hi,

I am considering visit to San Jose in November, first week. Any suggestions like hotel or area where i should stay, action places or similar.

Thanks

Thomrn10

09-11-07, 05:57

I am visiting San Jose Oct 29th to November 6 flying out of the bay area and staying at the Castillo Hotel near New Fantasy and Zona Blue. I have done a few trips solo and quite a few trips with wingmen. I would like to have a wingman this trip. If at all interested, drop a private message.

Smokers Rule

09-11-07, 12:29

I will be in San Jose for a quickie Oct. 5 - 7 . Will probably be staying at the Presidente the 5th and ZB the 6th. Will be flying solo :) Let me know if anyone wants to get together.

Dodger Bulldog

09-12-07, 02:37

I will be in San Jose November 16-26.

I am looking for a like-minded wingman who is willing to explore the MPs by day and hang out at the HDR from time to time at nights.

I like to chat up the chicas, playing mind games and practicing my Spanish.

I'm not a heavy drinker, and I'm a lover not a fighter...

DB

Prolijo

09-12-07, 02:50

DB, we're talking about having another local get together at Winghouse on the 29th. Check out the other site for details or remind me and I'll keep you abreast of any changes. I know at least a couple of Tampa guys that will be there that are also planning to be down in CR around the same time as you. I might too, but I haven't committed yet. If I am, I'll be happy to go around with you.

Noguera

09-12-07, 03:36

TGAM Dodge

What the hell do you need a wingman for? You are the master and should never let some other poor, inferior wingman cramp your style. I have gone howling with you in the past and it was a pleasure to just watch the master at work. Say it ain't so, Joe ...... you don't need someone to hold you back.

Nog

Prolijo

09-12-07, 04:50

Oh great and mighty one, I suspect you really managed to keep up okay and didn't hold TGAM DB back. Of course, DB doesn't really NEED anyone to show him around but there are OTHER reasons to have a wingman:

1) Security - 2 or more guys walking around are a somewhat less enticing target for muggers than a lone guy.

2) Expenses - You can split the costs of cabs, granted not a major factor in a compact city like SJ, but still an advantage.

3) Companionship - chicas are great for some things, but conversationalists they're usually not. And their heads are screwed on entirely differently from ours. Sometimes its good just to have a like-minded person to talk with to help retain your sanity.

4) If headgames are your thing, having a confederate to help mess around with the target can also sometimes be very useful

5) Having a guy who is willing to take one for the team, or at least entertain for a little while at the bar, the uglier of 2 joined-at-the-hip amigas can also help you make your best score with the prettier one that you want. (or maybe he really likes the gorditas while you like the flacas)

6) Even a seasoned vet can sometimes learn something from a newbie.

7) So what if you're more experienced than your wingman, some guys enjoy passing on their knowledge to help the next guy avoid the mistakes that we all made when we were starting out.

I could probably think of more but you get the idea.

Dodger Bulldog

09-12-07, 05:00

Thank you for your kind words, TGAM Nog. You make me blush.

Prolijo does make some very good points. But if you remember my story from my last trip, here is the main reason I need a good wingman:

To remind me which day I need to finally pull my tongue out of a chica's ass and haul my own ass over to the airport, so I don't miss my stupid plane again!

DB

Noguera

09-13-07, 03:02

LMAO ...... I forgot that you went to the airport on the completely wrong day. That is such a funny story I am dying. Obviously, I am giving you more credit than is due! OK, you do need a wingman.

Knowing the way DB used to cruise the seedier parts of downtown Guatemala City, I am not too worried about his need for security. He is awfully good in this regard. DB, I never shared with you my night crawling in downtown Guatemala at 3:30 am, and having a passing car throw beer bottles at me!

Prolijo ...... these chicas have heads? Damn, never worked my way up that high on any of them. I usually get distracted before I even make it up to their waists!

DB ... I bow to the master (except for the 24 hour late arrival to the airport). I'm still laughing over that one.

TGAM nog

Wandering Man

09-14-07, 16:00

Traveling to San Jose Oct 4th to 11th, staying at SL and need a wingman. My first trip to San Jose, anyone going then? PM me if you are.

How hard is it to get taxis at night?

Stevewxly

09-16-07, 01:47

Taxi's are plentiful and easy to get at night in San Jose. Even more so during daylight.

Stand on any corner of any major throughfare and in any given 5 minute period there should be 4-5 or more taxi's come sailing by. Just go out to the curb and hold up your hand to signal them to stop for you.

Most all of your cabs in San Jose will be small foreign cars like Toyotas, and such and will be red in color. Before you enter the taxi make sure you tell the taxista where you want to go, and ask the price in advance......or tell him to run the meter. That way they won't be able to 'jack up' the going price on you..........The meters start at about 340 C.....in colones. There are approx. 500 C to the US dollar. You should be able to go 1 mile for about $ 1.00 2-3 miles about $ 2.00 and so on.

If they quote you more, then just tell them "no grasis" and step back up on the curb, and wait a couple of minutes for the next passing taxi.

Going rate from downtown to the airport or vice versa is about $ 12.00....but it's 15 miles or so.....

Best deal I found to go to the airport is walk out of the Del Rey and over into the Key Largo (about 25 yards - across the street) parking lot....there should be a driver standing around that area....ask him to take you to the airport.....and they will actually do it for basically free.....but it is customary to tip them perhaps $ 4-5.00....which should be fine.

Big John ....the owner of the Del Rey is paying this guy's salary and also buying the gas.......of course they assume if you walk out of the Del Rey hotel that you have naturally stayed your stay there....but I just never say a word....I just ask if they will take me to the airport....and I have never been refused - day or night....if they have a car available to go.

Airport to downtown San Jose....again taxi's are about $ 12.00....but you can walk about 100 yards from the airport entrance down to the street and get a bus for downtown San Jose for about 40 cents. Make sure before boarding to ask the driver, " San Jose " ? Almost all the buses going from the airport will go to downtown San Jose....but there will be a few that won't.....but ask first. All you need say again is, "San Jose" ?

Getting the proper bus from downtown San Jose out to the airport is a little more tricky. Ask around and you should be able to do it.

From anywhere in San Jose take a cab to the Coca Cola bus station and then ask which bus goes to the airport. You should find that the Jaco Beach/Quepos bus goes right by the airport, and the driver will let you off at the airport entrance. Walk across the street and you are there ......for cheap. A $ 2.00 cab ride and then transfer over to the bus for about 40 cents.

If it's late at night, then a taxi will be your best bet......but during the day and early evening there is nothing wrong with saving some money by taking the buss ! Allow about 40 + minutes for the bus ride to the airport ....whereas a taxi will take approx. 20 minutes from downtown to the airport.....and vice-a-versa.

Steve

Prolijo

09-16-07, 03:46

Great post Steve. I never knew that little trick about using HDR drivers to get to the airport. I like the idea about getting there on their dime, since with the HDR normally the shoe is on the other foot and they are nickel and diming us.

A couple of small corrections re: buses to/from the airport.

The fare to/from the airport is now actually closer to 60-70 cents or 350 colones, which is still dirt cheap. One should allow 40 minutes in transit to play it safe, but I've been on airport buses that have made the trip in as little as 20-25 minutes. The bus from the airport will let you out on the south side of Parque Merced. That is the small park across from the hospital just as you turn on to Avenida 2 (Ave. 4 betw. Calle 12/14). Thats about 11 blocks west of the HDR or a little over a km and about $1 by cab. If you're staying at someplace like the Hotel Doral or the Nuevo Johnson you could even fairly easily walk to/from your hotel with your bags.

To head back to the airport remember where you were dropped off or note down my description. You might also try using the the Jaco or MA buses as Steve suggested but that has a few drawbacks. First of all, you'll need to find the bus stop without having had the advantage of having been dropped off there on the way. Thats really not that big a deal. To catch those you have to go just a few blocks further than the Parque Merced bus stops to Calle 16 between Avenida 1 & 3 (thats just north of the hospital). The larger problem is that those buses leave just 4-5 times per day. vs. the Airport/Alajuela buses which leave every 10 minutes. Personally, I'd just stick with those.
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That said, since he asked how hard it is to get taxis at night, I suspect he was mainly interested in getting around within San Jose, rather than to or from the airport.

Mr Jetsetter

09-16-07, 14:21

The official taxi rate from the airport to San Jose is now $19.00, or at least it was in late June. Interbus is an option, and they charge $6.00, but you must reserve a space online at least 3 days in advance.

Stevewxly

09-16-07, 14:34

Prolijo & Mr Jetsetter,
A big thanks for the updates and correction to my mini treatsie on taxi's and buses in San Jose.

I guess I had the basic idea right, but needed those updates as far as the correct fares and points of departure were concerned.

And Prolijo, I am often amazed at the depth of your local knowledge of not only San Jose, but of many other spots too. I have found that your information is usually 'right on'.

Pura Vida

Smokers Rule

09-16-07, 16:41

Thank you guys for your reports on transport. I have heard conflicting figures about the cab fare from the airport to San Jose. (I have heard more in the $40 range.) Prujilo -- can you confirm that the fare is only about $12?

Thanks guys

Dodger Bulldog

09-16-07, 23:47

The official taxi rate from the airport to San Jose is now $19.00, or at least it was in late June.In July the taxista at the airport asked me and my buddy for $15 to take us downtown.

I thought is was kind of high, but I was tired and didn't want to waste time looking for another one who would take $1 or $2 less, especially since we would split the savings. So we paid it.

DB

DR Monger II

09-17-07, 02:35

Keep in mind that if your flight is delayed, you interbus reservation will be cancelled. They only wait there an hour for you. You will lose 6 bucks.

Are the airport buses to San Jose comfortable? It only leaves you off San jose in one place? How far would it be from HDR?

Stevewxly

09-17-07, 04:52

Dr.
To my knowledge....Interbus should deliver you to your specific hotel. Just tell the driver when you get aboard.

Could be mistaken on this....so if you have updated info....please post it here...in the next thread.

Prolijo

09-17-07, 15:20

Are the airport buses to San Jose comfortable? It only leaves you off San jose in one place? How far would it be from HDR?Steve, Interbus IS door-to-door, but I believe he was referring to the public buses in that part of his post.

The bus will stop to drop off a few passengers at a few places, particularly once you get into town, but for the most part is "express". The route it takes to get into town is a little different from what you may be used to when taking a cab. The highway part from the airport is the same but instead of turning on to Paseo Colon the bus goes a few blocks further and takes a special bus lane (plus a few other twists and turns) goes past the Cemetary and the south side of the Hospital before turning around at Parque Merced, which is the closest it ever gets to the Gulch. As I said in my last post, thats about 11 blocks west of the HDR (along Avenida 2, which is also 2 blocks down from the HDR) or a little over a km and about $1 by cab. Obviously its even further to places to the SL. I've actually walked that distance with a backpack, but I'm a crazy Mofo. You'll probably want to take a cab from the busstop but that is really no big deal. You can easily catch a cab before you even have time to put down your bag and it only costs you a little over an extra buck on top of the 60-70 cents you already blew on the bus ride.

Re: the taxi fares to/from the airport, there reasons you hear conflicting figures. The standard fare USED to be just $12 but that was a pretty long time ago. It has been gradually going up particularly as of late as gas prices have gone up as well. They still have standard rates but now they're split depending on what part of town you're going to. I don't know how Dodger got that $15 fare unless maybe he was only going as far as Rohrmoser or Sabana Park. To get to the west side of downtown (like where the bus drops you off), I believe the standard rate is more like $18 and for the east side of town (like around the SL) jetsetter is correct that it is now up to $19. I'm not sure how much it is now to the HDR. $18-19? To be honest, the last few times I've been to SJ I've taken the bus.

Dodger Bulldog

09-18-07, 01:56

Last time I was there in '05 I paid 6000 colones from the airport, which is about $12. That is why the $15 quote seemed high to me. But prices do go up.

I was staying at my home away from home, the Apartamentos Sudamer, by Pantera Rosa. It is seven blocks south of the Presidente. And I'll stay there again when I return.

Maybe the price was lower because we took a gypsy cab. I know that all the warnings scream that no gringo will ever live to tell the tale, but I guess I am a crazy Mofo too!

The taxista was a nice guy and I had no problems whatsoever.

DB

Wandering Man

09-18-07, 02:13

Obviously being a newbie heading to San Jose, these perspectives are invaluable. I thank the contributors and might even take the freakin bus for 40 cents to SL.

How about another subject? Ganja, penalties and availability? Curacao was on my menu in August and the penalties too severe despite the wonderful odor near the floating bridge.

Wandering Man

09-19-07, 23:25

And what if you aren't looking for a pro? Any suggestions there?

Stevewxly

09-21-07, 19:52

I'm looking for a wingman for a mongering trip in starting in either Managua or San Salvador....then San Jose, then David, Panama then Panama City......on or about October 5th....for a 10 - 12 day trip.

I've been to Costa Rica and Panama many times....so I know the drill there, but it will be my first trip to El Salvador or Nicargua.... and I've not yet decided which destination will be best yet. Nicargua is easier to get into and get out of.....but San Salvador looks like the women may be slightly better, and prices better. ?????

Please PM me if interested.......Steve

Misterlimo

09-24-07, 16:54

Traveling to San Jose Oct 4th to 11th, staying at SL and need a wingman. My first trip to San Jose, anyone going then? PM me if you are.

How hard is it to get taxis at night?The official price is $ 18 airport/san jose. I recomended GERARDO this driver the Sportsmens Lodge. Very honest, the cell phone is (506)398-2727.

Pic you in the airport includes whater, beer or juice. GREAT SERVICE

Mr Jetsetter

09-25-07, 20:29

I second Misterlimo's recommendation of Gerardo -- he truly is a great guy whose services I have employed in the past.

Smokers Rule

10-01-07, 05:04

I will be arriving at the Hotel Del Rey late Oct. 5th. If anyone wants to get together for a drink at the DR at 10 or 11, let me know.

Travalot

10-12-07, 00:01

Headed down tomorrow. Have a limo picking us up, staying at the Hotel M, have 4 chicas lined up for 24 hour fun for my wingman and I. I like the sportman but couldn't get in so we are going more upscale than usual this trip. I am only in town for 48 hours.

I have been traveling to CR for 26 years (well over 100 trips), back in the days where the only action was KL and then you had to take them to a drive in no tell motel. Ah, how things have changed.

Any suggestions from the crowd on new upscale fine dining experiences would be really appreciated. I am looking for only restaurants opened in the past year or two that I might have missed.

TRAV

Member #2666

10-12-07, 23:55

Headed down tomorrow. Any suggestions from the crowd on new upscale fine dining experiences would be really appreciated. I am looking for only restaurants opened in the past year or two that I might have missed. TRAV

Can't miss with Bakea...

Avenida 7 near the entrance to the Zoo in Barrio Amon

Prolijo

10-13-07, 14:43

Bakea is not really new or at least not in the last 1-2 years. But it would be a decent option anyway if you were staying in Barrio Amon as it is only a short walking distance from such places as the SL, Hotel Castillo and the Amon Plaza. Personally, it seems I'm one of the few people that are unimpressed with this place and don't understand all the fanfare, but then there are other places in SJ that I think are qually over-rated. The ambiance at Bakea can't be beat and the food and its presentation is very good, but the small serving sizes seem inversely proportional to the high prices on the menu. I wasn't expecting cheap and plentiful but I was expecting more than what I got. Obviously YMMV here.

I'm not sure I could think of any really NEW fine dining restaurants either, but I can think of several more upscale restaurants that have been around awhile that are within walking range of the Hotel M and which you probably haven't tried.

First off, the most obvious choice would be Jürgen's which is located in the Boutique Hotel Jade. That is listed as 2.5 blocks north of the Suburu dealership making it practically right next door to where you'll be. They're not exactly new having been around 10 years and but are very elegant and have highly rated international cuisine. And I'm willing to bet that you haven't tried them. http://www.hotelboutiquejade.com/restaurant.html

Another place which I believe may be relatively new place (or at least may have a new chef) is Il Ritorno. It is located in Barrio Escalante (2 blocks south of KFC). I'd probably rate them more as semi-formal since they also serve brick-oven pizza but the reason I mention them is because of the new chef is "returning" from the famous old Il Ponte Vecchio restaurant which used to be just on the other side of the autorotunda in San Pedro (before it closed) and which was supposed to be thee best or one of the best Italian restaurants in town. Here is a review that appeared in the NY Times: http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/costa-rica/san-jose/restaurant-detail.html?vid=1154654629952

Just over on the other side of Avenida Central in Los Yoses (2 blocks back towards the Gulch on Calle 35) is L'Ile de France in the Hotel Bergerac for french food. It is not new either by any means but it IS elegant, extremely well reviewed and within a short walk of your hotel. http://www.bergerachotel.com/restaurant.htm

Finally no list of upscale dining on the east side of town (near the Hotel M) would be complete without mentioning Donde Carlos. This place probably goes without mention to most CRTers and if you're a VIP member you get a nice discount. It is located a little further away due south of your Hotel on I believe Calle 41. They serves south american cuisine and offers some of the best steak dishes in town. For whatever its worth here is the AM Costa Rica review: http://www.amcostarica.com/032405.htm#11

Member #2666

10-13-07, 23:23

Don't know it's age but another can't miss is Olivio ,near the Hotel Coricibi near Sabana Park,

Excellent Italian, great service and fine selection of wines

Prolijo

10-14-07, 00:21

Don't know it's age but another can't miss is Olivio ,near the Hotel Coricibi near Sabana Park,

Excellent Italian, great service and fine selection of winesI think the place he's referring to is the Olivo (w/o the 2nd i). It is not far geographically from the Corobici but you actually have to go a couple blocks further back along the north side of the Park before you make the turn for it. The taxi directions are "300m al norte del edificio ICE" at the Apartotel Cristina. I haven't heard much about this place although I know that it has also been around for a while and I haven't seen it on anyone else's "best of lists" but maybe 2666 has found a hidden gem.

It is on the other side of town from your hotel (although jumping in a cab for $3 is no big thing). I actually thought for a moment that he was referring to another good place called Olio's which is a highly rated mediterranean restaurant that is 2blks north of Bagelmans just before you get to the tracks (Bagelman's is a SJ landmark 4blks west of the Suburu dealership on Avenida Central)

Underwriter

10-14-07, 13:51

I was there in Feburary and they were Chica friendly at that time. I could have sworn I read here somewhere that they no longer allow women visitors.

Any information on this would be a lot of help.

Anyone know a bartender who has worked at DR for years. Christina. Used to work the day shift. Wonder if she is still there.

UW

N2Techno

10-15-07, 02:23

They dont want your business!

Anyone know a bartender who has worked at DR for years. Christina. Used to work the day shift. Wonder if she is still there.

UW

Wandering Man

10-23-07, 03:52

Heading back to CR Nov 26 and staying 13 nights with a wingman for most of that time. Came back from SL Oct 12, but will stay at the Castillo this next trip. Great rates, close proximity to ZB and SL and delightful staff.

For football fans, the satellite feed at the SL doesn't always have the game you want, but go to the Colonial Casino right next to Del Ray for a more complete set of feeds. Kinda smoky with poor ventilation, but I'll be damned if I'm going to miss NE kicking ass.

Member #2666

10-23-07, 19:21

I'm with you on that...you can also watch the games at the Morazan, 2nd floor in the betting room...but you might have to place a bet or they won't let you stay

Go Pats

Canuck9970

10-25-07, 01:45

I am heading for my inaugural trip to San Jose on Thanksgiving weekend and I just wanted to thank all of the forum contributors for the various info that made booking the trip quite simple.

I chose the HDR as my hotel mainly because I do not have to worry about navigating around the city in the quest for talent. ($70/night)

I also came across a good fare from Delta by leaving on Nov 21 and returning on Nov 24. ($648 and this includes the hop from my home airport to Atlanta)

I look forward to a change from my usual Brasilian mongering.

Thanks to all of you I feel well-prepared to hit the ground running in San Jose.

Member #2964

10-25-07, 16:14

Canuck. WALK. Don't RUN. SLOW DOWN and enjoy the whole show.

HDR would not be my Hotel of choice but as a first timer it is centraly located and will let you get the lay of the land ( no pun intended) take the opportunity to ck out the other Hotels in the area. They will all show you a room if you ask. Also try asking for a better discounted price. You will be surprised at how many places offer a discount or include the tax in the original price or offer a free breakfast and no chics fee's.

Please go to the Tico MP's. At least walk into the places and ck out the ladies and the prices.

What ever you do or decide; DON'T PAY CEIN $100.00. Even in the DR or KL you can get a girl out and back to your room for $30.00 - $80.00.

If she starts at $80.00 offer 15 Mil. stop at 20 Mil for 1-3 hours. Yes depending on you you can get more then just the hour out of the evening.

Shower, massage, sexo, pictures & more pictures for the forum.

DrBrew1

10-29-07, 04:20

Sportsman

11-01-07, 04:42

Will be arriving at SJO for the first time this Friday. Staying at SL. Hope to run into some of you CR veterans.

Sportsman

D Panda

11-02-07, 19:49

Arriving 11/16 for a long weekend.

Is anybody else there?

Panda

Stevewxly

11-07-07, 17:35

See my other report.......Current Reports - San Jose.

Steve

Bronco69962

11-28-07, 18:12

I'm planning my first trip to Costa Rica. There's alot of mention of the HDR and I'd like to visit. Does anyone know the complete name of the establishment?

Capeed

11-29-07, 02:00

Hotel Del Rey :866-765-8037 phone #

Dodger Bulldog

11-29-07, 02:58

I'm planning my first trip to Costa Rica. There's alot of mention of the HDR and I'd like to visit. Does anyone know the complete name of the establishment?Sure, Bronco. Sorry about using jargon.

It stands for the Hotel Del Rey. Inside is the Blue Marlin Lounge. Most people use the two names interchangeably.

Hope that helps!

DB

Smokers Rule

11-29-07, 05:41

Oh what wonders await you . . .

I'm planning my first trip to Costa Rica. There's alot of mention of the HDR and I'd like to visit. Does anyone know the complete name of the establishment?

Nine Deholio

12-01-07, 07:12

Loumann

01-18-08, 04:23

Operation Overlord is set to launch Feb 5th in the wee early hours of the morning. The famous 3 Star General Kaplinsky and the more famous General S. Labeau (currently stationed in C.R) will be met by Gunnery Seargent L. Mann and Buck Private A. Saw along with their own private entertainer K.C. who is leaving the Sunshine Band at home.

The pillaging will commence at 15:00 and not stop till New Fantasy runs out of water.

Further troop placement is expected along with a few chosen mercenaries.

Oscar and his tank are ready to transport the troops throughout the city. The Del Ray will act as the Command Post for the start of the battle.

All newbies and persons faint of heart are urged to stay away from the action as it will get very nasty.

Good bye and Good Luck.

Prolijo

01-19-08, 01:17

Thinking of spending some time in Nosara but have no clue if there is any value to thinking about chicas there. Need advice. Suppose I could travel closer to SJO? PM me if you have some info thanks good hunting.

Nine
GOOD LUCK!!! Your best bet would be to bring your own "entertainment" from SJ as I doubt you'll find much there.

Superman06

01-21-08, 14:53

Zing Uk

01-21-08, 17:54

Getting ready for my first trip to CR. Got a great airfair through TACA for $270.42 RT, taxes and fees included from Dulles (IAD). Will be residing at the Vista Linda for $150 for the week. Yes, I know it's a somewhat dangerous neighborhood but at night will be using cabs to make my way to gringo gulch and other areas. I hope to hook up with fellow mongers from here and CRT. Anyone else here going to CR at that time?

When are you going? I'll be there 3rd to 9th Feb on my first trip to Central America although am experienced in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. I'm staying at the Morazan and wouldn't mind some company mongering. PM me if the dates are good

Baby Huey

01-22-08, 15:27

I am going to be in San Jose Jan 28th thru Feb 1st. This is my 10th trip to CR. I may planning on hitting some of the clubs at night and I am sure I will end up at BM and KL every night. I will be staying Zona Blue, if any one wants to get together for a beer or 2, PM me.

dragonfly08

01-30-08, 22:35

I will be in CR Feb 15-18, and I will be staying at the Freebird Hotel.

I need a wingman, as this is my first trip.

ajoe333

02-02-08, 15:00

I will be making my first trip in March. First thanks for all the info. I only monger in Toronto (on business). So right up front if anyone is ever going there feel free to PM.

I will be there 2 days Friday and Saturday (Mar28 and 29), I will be staying at the Hotel Del Rey with a (sort of)rookie monger, who has been here once before.

So in short. Don't kill yourself in the first eight hours, stay off the streets late at night, negotiate, use the hotel safe and since I am 55 find a way to kill time, save 3 somes for later in the trip, no reason to leave Del Rey and club or casino across the street and relax.

Questions do you ask about service BBBJCIM, rimming and is there an english / spanish translation?

Saw postings on escort service. Seems unnecessary- right?

Back to what do you do with the rest of your time?. How would you book a model like exhibitionist **** to party with.

Priapus

02-16-08, 17:39

PM me if you want to hang.

I'll be dicking around in SJ from today to 2/18.

Midwest

03-06-08, 01:41

You might want to skip Colombia & Venezuela this time around. RTFN

(read f*cken news) as for the rest, RTFF of each country. All you need to know is in there.

Take advantage of the searchbox in upper right.

Just my humble 2c.

Good luck

Hello fellow mongers,

I am planning on my very first trip to central. south america. In need your help in my trip. I want to start from Costa Rica. Panama- Colombia. equador. Peru. chile. Argentina. brasil. then back to Costa Rica. I also want to stop by Venezuela if possible. I will be traveling for about two month period and I need help and suggestion in which route I should take. I would also like some info on best way to get from country to country w/o taking plane. (ex. Via bus, train, boat). Any info regarding the cost and travel time from each destination will help me alot. Please, also inform me with your wisdom on visa requirements and any hotels that you recommand + must visit place. I would like to enjoy mongering as much as sight seeing. Please enlighten the newbie <-me with your wise experience in hotel prices as well as transportation cost + fun activities that you recommand I try (ex. ATV, jet ski, .) And please provide me with going rates for the girls so I know what to expect and not over pay. I read many post on cr and know asking price is 100 but 20, 000colon is best way to pay. However I don't have much updated info on other s. American countires except Quito, rates are $7-10 for 8-9 and 15-20 for 10's.

Beach Guy

03-06-08, 02:12

I plan my first trip to Costa Rica in April.

What do you think of the Bendrick Adult Travel club?

Prolijo

03-06-08, 05:29

I plan my first trip to Costa Rica in April.

What do you think of the Bendrick Adult Travel club?RIP OFF!!!!

Just RTFF.

Is that concise enough for everyone? :) (that's an inside joke, beachguy)

Toadtamer2

03-07-08, 02:22

Skip the Columbia trip. If you haven't heard, a war with Venezuela has started. Alot of politcal BS going on. Save your money from Bendicks. Do it yourself. Educate yourself here and at Costa Rica T., then jump in.

Prolijo

03-07-08, 06:41

Hello fellow mongers,

I am planning on my very first trip to central. south america. In need your help in my trip. I want to start from Costa Rica. Panama- Colombia. equador. Peru. chile. Argentina. brasil. then back to Costa Rica. I also want to stop by Venezuela if possible. I will be traveling for about two month period and I need help and suggestion in which route I should take. I would also like some info on best way to get from country to country w/o taking plane. (ex. Via bus, train, boat). Any info regarding the cost and travel time from each destination will help me alot. Please, also inform me with your wisdom on visa requirements and any hotels that you recommand + must visit place. I would like to enjoy mongering as much as sight seeing. Please enlighten the newbie <-me with your wise experience in hotel prices as well as transportation cost + fun activities that you recommand I try (ex. ATV, jet ski, .) And please provide me with going rates for the girls so I know what to expect and not over pay. I read many post on cr and know asking price is 100 but 20, 000colon is best way to pay. However I don't have much updated info on other s. American countires except Quito, rates are $7-10 for 8-9 and 15-20 for 10's.Jeesh, is that all you want to know about? You really need to go out and buy a book or something. If you're going to ask questions here and expect guys to want to help, then you need to learn how to ask much better TARGETED questions. As others have already said, RTFF(read the friggin forum). Presented with a laundry list like that, one would hardly know where to begin and at best could only scratch the surface. Despite all that, I'll try to offer some ideas that while not really answering all your questions might help point you in the right direction.

First of all, this is mongering forum. Guys here can answer general travel questions too, but there are probably better forums for that particularly for your form of travel (sin avion). If I were you I'd focus here more on JUST the mongering part. For travel topics beyond mongering, you'll probably find a much broader (and possibly more appropriate) pool of experts on other forums. For example, since you seem to be interested in ground travel rather than flying, a backpacker type forum like Bootsnall or Lonely Planet's Thorntree forum might provide more of the (non-mongering) information you seek.

Secondly, post questions for each country or city you plan to visit in THAT country or city's forum section. The guys here may know something about those other countries as well but CR is what the guys here know best. Besides, anybody here who does also know about those other areas probably checks out those sections too and will see your questions there. That way the questions and replies in each section will stay relevant to the section they're in and you won't be asking guys for a zillion tons of info in a single post. The main exception to this guidance would be if you have questions of general applicability to mongering (i.e. really apply to many countries such as safe practices, etc.), which you can post in any section you'd like.

Thirdly, this sounds like a very ambitious trip for someone who has never been to the region before. Do you at speak at least a little spanish? Compounding the problem for the newbie is that you plan to rely so much on local transportation rather than more traditional western tourist modes of travel (ie planes). That will not exactly be like going to the local Greyhound station. You might want to consider starting out with a shorter trip to get your feet wet and determine how much you like the area and how well equipped you are to cope with it.

Fourth, forget about trains. Rail systems throughout Latin america are decrepit except in a few isolated instances. Where they do have them, they wouldn't really serve as a practical mode for you to get from one place to the next. More likely they'd serve as a scenic excursion with you returning to the same place of departure. One place you might take a train is near Machu Pichu, but that is about it. Locals are far more likely to get around by bus, truck or boat. BTW, another mode of travel everyone should check is the monorail to get across the Darien Gap www.goodtimebob.com/monorail.htm :) jk

Finally, as for your specific itinerary, I won''t go into any great depth but I will tell you a few things.

1) CR to Panama by bus is no problem. You can go straight through from SJ to Panama City in 16 hours on Ticabus for $25 or you can split up the trip and go for even less on other carriers. That is largely representative of the cost of bus travel for trips of similar length through out the region, but you can go even cheaper depending on how much comfort you're willing to sacrifice. The bigger issue is time. SJ to PC is a relatively fast run over decent roads compared to what you'll encounter in many places later in your trip.

2) Panama to Colombia can not be done by ground transport. The Darien Gap in southern Panama is the only place where the Pan-Am Hwy does not go through. You can trek to the Colombian border but you better have lots of guns for protection or someone at home with lots of ransom money once you get on the other side. The only ways over are to either to wait to hitch a ride on a boat or to fly.

3) Colombia to Ecuador means taking a bus through a heavily narco-guerilla controlled area of southern Colombia and then dealing with a possibly closed border or worse. It remains to be seen how bad the current military standoff between Colombia and Ecuador will get or how long it will last.

4) Ecuador to Peru - no problem

5) Peru to Chile - the biggest thing to see in Peru is Machu Pichu near Cuszco. That is up in the Andes and a long hard bus trip from Lima on the coast. Once you get up that far, you could head back down to the coast near Arequipa and on to Chile, but it makes more sense to me to head across Lake Titicaca to La Paz Bolivia and then cross back over to Chile through the salt desert near Uyuni.

6) Chile to Argentina - no problem, except if you went straight through from Santiago to BA, due to your time restrictions, you'd miss the whole southern half of the country which is arguably the best part.

7) Argentina to Brazil - The direct route from BA would be through Uruguay. Since you didn't mention that, I'm assuming you plan to head north and cross at the Iguazu Falls since they'd be one of the highlights to see in that area anyway. Again, every twist and turn means your trip will take more time.

8) Brazil to anywhere - Brazil is one big ass country. If you plan to head by bus anywhere in that country, particularly exiting to the north, then you better have a shitload of time. TAM & Varig have country airpasses (which you've ruled out anyway) which would save you a lot of time and are fairly reasonably priced but you have to fly into the country to qualify for them. If you want to go to Venuzuela next you'll probably want to work your way north along the coast through Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza and then take a boat upriver from Belem to Manaus (I'm not sure it can even be done by bus). The boat ride alone will take a week. And then you've got to take a bus north to Boa Vista and cross into southern Venezuela or Guyuna, but you don't want to do that during the rainy season.

AND YOU WANT TO DO ALL THIS WITHOUT ANY FLYING IN ONLY 2 MONTHS!!!! I think you're crazy. If it can be done at all it would probably mean spending every day on long bus rides with little time to actually stop in each place and really get to check out what you ostensibly came to see. I'd figure on it taking AT LEAST twice as long as you've figured and quite possibly longer. Either extend your time or scale back your plans significantly. I've been planning a similar trip, but I've been figuring at least 6 months for it.

Zzblue

03-08-08, 08:13

I will be in Costa Rica on May 3 and will be staying for two weeks. I am coming from the Great White North (northern Canada), am a newbi and appriceiate this form and hope I can contribute when I return (reminds me I need to pay some fees). I will start at the Del Rey (seems the centre of the action) for a few days and then see what happens from there. If there are any fellow mongers who want to look me up and play some pool, crib, poker while looking for the ladies then look me up (how I am not sure).

Thanks again for the good information on this forum and I hope I have posted this on the correct thread.

Belmont

04-05-08, 03:01

Travel time!
Hello,
Visiting April 8 till the 17th.
15th+ time. Been a couple years.
Visited Argentina, Thailand, Colombia, DR.
Anyone up for a drinking, story trading sesion at Blue Marlin?
PM me.
Belmont

Big Bossman

05-05-08, 04:40

Arriving May 18 for my first ever trip to CR. I've mongered in Europe and Asia and the good ol' US, but nothing south of the border before. So, if anybody will be in San Jose May 18, 19 (my first two days there, before I possibly head out and see the country a bit) and wants to show a CR-newbie around, PM back.

Just got my tix today ... I guess I should start looking into some hotel reservations. That, and break out my spanish-english dictionary.

Hello0

05-06-08, 05:49

Visiting CR. For the first time. In 1st week of June. Btw Jun 5 to Jun 9.

Daveinpgh

05-08-08, 09:16

This will be my first mongering trip. I will be in CR on May 16, and from 17 on will be sightseeing. If anyone is there to meet up or provide advice just pm me. I have gotten a lot of info from here. I will post my experience as soon as i can.

Prolijo

06-19-08, 00:57

I don't know what gringo owned hotel outside of SJ that starts with an R you're talking about, but you might want to check out the Hotel Castillo. It has a pool table and is much more conveniently located to nearly all the places you mentioned for nightlife except the one in Escazu (HDR/BM/KL, bar castro, el pueblo) than some hotel outside of SJ, Sabana Sur or even the Royal Dutch. Check the "other site" for additional discounts even beyond their one for cash.

BTW, you said you'd go someplace like El Pueblo first and "save del rey or Key largo for late night if necessary". I don't know what your idea of late night is but El Pueblo's bars don't really start to get going until around 11-12PM. you won't find that much action there before that and if you stuck around there until much later than that, it would be very very late night indeed before you got to the BM/KL. Plus El Pueblo has become such a dangerous place late at night, that I no longer recommend it to others anymore (its still good for dinner and a stroll earlier in the evening). Some other non pro nightspots you also might want to check out instead include the Calle Amarga bar district in San Pedro (near the university), the disco at the San Pedro Mall (I always forget the name), El Cuartel de la Boca del Monte about halfway to the Mall, and the Club Vertigo (www.vertigocr.com) in Centro Colon. Frankly, I'm not sure how much luck you'd have with non-pros at any of these places coming to CR only once per year and staying only a few days before taking off around the rest of the country (unless you're figuring on turning them into semi-pros), but it is always fun to try.

As for your other travel plans:

1) You can "keep it simple" and take the Greyline shuttle to Jaco if you want for $27. But it wouldn't be that much more "complex" to take a cab (or even walk) to the nearby bus station (if you're staying downtown anyway) and take the public bus. It is nearly or just as comfortable as the shuttle, is just as fast (or faster since you don't have to make the rounds of the hotels picking up other passengers), is about $20-25 cheaper and you have your choice of 5 daily departures instead of just the 2 that Grayline has (or even 4 more if you don't mind taking the SJ>Quepos bus and then a short local cab from where they drop you off on the PAH just outside of Jaco).

2) I assume you're thinking of renting a car because the tourist shuttle companies like Grayline don't offer regularly scheduled service between Jaco and Dominical, but those are not your only choices. Public bus service is not quite as convenient between those 2 places as it is to/from SJ but it is certainly still possible and it will be a helluva lot cheaper than renting a car. Plus you won't have to return to Jaco to return your rental car but can go directly back to SJ from Dominical and see a VERY scenic part of the country that I'm betting you haven't checked out before. There are 5 buses per day between Jaco and Quepos (plus, again, 4 more if you catch the SJ>Quepos bus when it stops just outside of town). From Quepos there are 4 buses per day to Dominical (not including the 5am one which obviously you won't be able to make).

You'll have to check the schedules to see which ones leave you the least waiting time in Quepos, but I'd probably just catch the 9:30 bus from Jaco (putting you into Quepos around 11am), have some lunch, chill out or look around the town and then catch the 1:30pm bus the rest of the way to Dominical. Alternatively you could catch the noon bus from SJ as it passes by Jaco around 2:15 and then catch the 4pm bus from Quepos to Dominical, but that would leave you only 15 minutes between buses which might be too tight.

3) If you have the time, you might also consider stopping off for a night at one of the lodges along the Cerro de la Muerte on the way back to SJ from Dominical. That area is one of the best places in CR to spot the elusive quetzal plus it is a great place to do a little mountain trout fishing.

Demetrius

06-28-08, 18:05

Planning my first trip to SJ Aug. 2.. Any good advice from the veterans here.

Thanks in advance

Smokers Rule

06-28-08, 22:33

Bring some money :)

Planning my first trip to SJ Aug. 2.. Any good advice from the veterans here.

Thanks in advance

Underwriter

06-28-08, 22:51

Planning my first trip to SJ Aug. 2.. Any good advice from the veterans here.

Thanks in advanceA lot of the real veterans might not agree, but for your FIRST trip to San Jose, you HAVE to stay at the Del Rey. It is the easiest way to get to know the area. Everything that you will need is walking distance and the Blue Marlin, Key Largo and Monkey Bar are all right there. Once you start going back more and more, you can stay elsewhere. But for your first time, stay at the Del Rey.

Go to the beach for a day and check out Jaco. Go to the Beatle Bar.

UW

Demetrius

06-29-08, 00:32

Hey Smoke,

Which do you prefer the DR or CR? I wanted a change form Santo Domingo so am deciding on CR.

Bring some money :)

BabyHuey

06-29-08, 04:16

Demetrius,

First I would recommend visiting dub dub dub dot ************** dot com. Become a VIP member, your $39 investment will pay for itself in a very short time in SanJose. Hotel savings alone in sponsor hotels will save you that much in two nights.

Second, I say RTFF. There is a lot of information here, and on the other site that I mentioned. If you have any specific questions, there will be guys on either site that will be happy to answer them, but don't expect anyone to answer when you ask for general advice. It's all here, you do the research.

BabyHuey

06-29-08, 04:31

I just tried to post some information about another website. I'm sorry if this was against the rules, and I gues it was since the url was blocked. I question the sense behind this, because, personally, I post information on several different boards. The one i was posting about is the reason I finally discovered Costa Rica. They are the reason I am able to come here and post about my experiences in Costa Rica. I'm just saying that Jackson should understand that, we are not going to jump ship if we find out about another site. I think that if more people knew about the other site, then more people would go to CR and come back and post reports on both sites. That would in turn bring even more patrons to this site, as well as the other.

An 99% of you already know the other site anyway.

Honestly, if Jackson could work out a deal where could get a card that gave me the kind of discounts I get with their's, I might just stop going over there. Probably not though.

Demetrius

06-29-08, 16:01

Thanks Huey,

After the post I did RTFF and read the many post. Sorry for the questions.

As always the board was helpful.

D

Demetrius,

First I would recommend visiting dub dub dub dot ************** dot com. Become a VIP member, your $39 investment will pay for itself in a very short time in SanJose. Hotel savings alone in sponsor hotels will save you that much in two nights.

Second, I say RTFF. There is a lot of information here, and on the other site that I mentioned. If you have any specific questions, there will be guys on either site that will be happy to answer them, but don't expect anyone to answer when you ask for general advice. It's all here, you do the research.

MrVee

07-05-08, 21:06

Scape

07-31-08, 14:42

I will be in San Jose from 8/6-12. I'm coming solo and would like to link up with someone to have a few rounds, first one on me! BTW, I'm waiting for confirmation from SL for a room.

BabyHuey

08-01-08, 04:46

Scape,

Your best bet is to hang out at Sportsmans Lodge. There will be many potential wingmen there, and they would all love for you to buy them many rounds of jager bombs while they tell you what to do.

Dan D Dick

08-11-08, 16:47

If anyone would like to meet up somewhere for a drink, send me a PM. I will be staying at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, and I am sure that I will go into town and look for a companion at Blue Marlin, Sportsmen, etc. Sometimes nice to meet other forum guys and just hang out, have a drink, trade stories and make commentaries on the ladies. Plus, strength in numbers, I always say.

Again, your timing sucks..... I'll be at a banquet with the wife that evening but will be in SJO the following week with my novia. We keep missing each other....

/dddick

Nixonbd

08-11-08, 23:14

I'll be heading down over Labor Day weekend, Thursday - Monday, going solo. My usual travel buds are going to be in Lima, Peru. This will be my 4th trip to SJ and don't venture far from the BM and DR, staying at the Balmoral. If anyone wants to meet up for cocktails and swap some stories, hit me up.
Or, if anyone is arriving around on the 28th, be nice to split cab fare to the city.

Nixonbd

08-11-08, 23:30

My bad, my flight gets in a bit before noon on the 28th, AA.

BabyHuey

08-12-08, 02:17

Nixonbd,

I'll be arriving before noon August 29 and staying until September 6. I will be sleeping at the Castillo, but probably will be hanging at Sportsmans most of the time.

The Balmoral is a nice hotel, but they are very anti-hobby. hope you have a back-up plan for where to take the girls you meet in BM/KL. There are a couple of short time hotels close by, but someone else here will have to fill in the blanks, one is Hotel Asia and is very trashy, the other is __________, and is supposed to be pretty nice, I just can't remember the name.

Smokers Rule

08-12-08, 02:29

La Oficina

Nixonbd,

I'll be arriving before noon August 29 and staying until September 6. I will be sleeping at the Castillo, but probably will be hanging at Sportsmans most of the time.

The Balmoral is a nice hotel, but they are very anti-hobby. hope you have a back-up plan for where to take the girls you meet in BM/KL. There are a couple of short time hotels close by, but someone else here will have to fill in the blanks, one is Hotel Asia and is very trashy, the other is __________, and is supposed to be pretty nice, I just can't remember the name.

Mangera

08-12-08, 03:58

Nixonbd

08-12-08, 23:41

Nixonbd

08-12-08, 23:42

BTW, I've never been charged more than $15.

Prolijo

08-13-08, 00:22

It's about as anti-hobby as the Morazan and Del Ray. They both charge for guests.
If it's during the day and you go in looking as a couple, you can get by at times.
I'm not upset about the extra security, for a small price.Pro-Hobby vs. Anti-hobby is not black and white. They may not turn mongers completely away like they do at places like the BW Irazu or discourage them heavily with a ludicrous $40 chica fee as has been reported at the HI Aurola but I'd hardly call even a "$15 fee" exactly welcoming us with open arms.

"Its about as anti-hobby as the Morazon"? That is a bit of a stretch. How much does the Morazon charge to bring guests back? That $15 is at least 5 times more than the Morazon charges on even its worst day, so the Balmoral is hardly on the same level (now, as for the HDR, don't expect me to say anything to defend their greedy policies).

And your solution about sneaking in by acting like a regular couple is hardly a valid argument in support of the contention that the Balmoral is pro-monger. If they were really pro-monger or at least charged what could be argued was a reasonable fee, then one wouldn't feel like they really needed to sneak in to avoid it. You're absolutely right about one thing though, not having to sneak your guest in (or feeling you need to because the fee is too high) IS definitely pro-monger. A small fee or better yet no fee at all and the tiny amount of inconvenience to sign your guest in properly is well worth it for the added security.

Balmoral may not be the most anti-hobby hotel in the Gulch, but you'll never convince me they really welcome us as long as they charge the chica fee that they do.

Mangera

08-13-08, 02:19

BTW, I've never been charged more than $15.

I was there two weeks ago, and I was charged $20.00 per night for my guest. A buddy of mine also got charged the same amount for bringing his gal in for the night. So either I was over charged or they just raised their fee.

BTW, when I stayed there in May, it was $15.00 per night for the guest.

Nixonbd

08-13-08, 23:53

When I stayed at the Morazan, 3-years ago, I was charged $15 for guests. I can't speak for their current policies.

I'm guessing there are different levels of mongering. I'm not into SJ to see how many chicas I can bag, preferring quality in the ones I do end up with. If the essence of your trip is to do everything for the cheapest price, more power to you. I know a lot of "mongerers" who stay at the Del Ray and pay $90 (+) a nite plus the guest fee. It all depends on what you're willing to part with money wise. However, as a fellow senior member, I've always been an advocate to get folks to stop paying the Columbian asking price of $100. That's what ruins it for everyone.

Prolijo

08-14-08, 01:15

Nixon, not to belabor the point, but even if you only bring back ONE chica per day that $15-20 (+TAX) extra is not insignificant. That added amount that you pay to the hotel is not that much less than you could pay for an entire session at a Tico MP including BOTH the cost of the chica AND the room. I'm not suggesting that a Tico MP session is strictly comparable to a session you could get back at your hotel, but the point is that $15-20 could buy you something of some real value extra rather than simply handing more money over to a hotel for a room you've really already paid for.

Also, ceteris parabus, all other things being equal, if you want to fairly compare 2 hotels of comparable quality and cost, then you shouldn't pick EITHER the Morazon, which is a budget oriented hotel and thus geared to an entirely different market, OR the HDR, which is widely regarded as an overpriced rip-off. There are plenty of hotels of all price categories that do not charge any guest fees or, if they do, something much more moderate than $15-20. Try comparing instead hotels with similar quality rooms and prices, and possibly comparable values for their base room rates, AND THEN throw on top of the standard price for one of those hotels that hidden once (or more) per day tax (aka guest fee) which raises the REAL cost of the room.

Sure the rooms at the Balmoral may be nice. At $80/nt +tax for their STANDARD rooms (even more for the better rooms) they ought to be. Other hotels in that price level should have equal quality rooms. But how does the Balmoral compare to hotels that cost $95/nt, which is really what you're paying when you bring a chica back every night?

Now, OTOH, if you're trying to tell us that the Balmoral is such a good deal that it even beats out other hotels in its price class when you tack an extra $15-20 on to its regular price, then that is another story. That might make it a place to stay IN SPITE of its monger unfriendliness. Like you said, to each their own. I'm glad your happy staying at the Balmoral. It may be a great hotel. I just can't see it being described as completely monger friendly when it charges mongers $15-20 more per night than it charges non-mongers.

BTW, you're the ONLY person I've ever hear report a $15 charge at the Morazon. Given that the rooms themselves have been costing only $35-40/nt that seems really hard to believe. The most that I've heard being charged by them has been $3/guest and that can often be waived if you clarify the terms before you make your reservation.

NastyBoy

08-14-08, 03:28

Anybody what the deal is with Hotel M???? It looks like a really high, upscale version of Sportsmens Lodge. Do they have parties there? Do they have chicas? Do they charge chica fees???? No real clarity on their website, but it looks like a really great place to stay.

NB

Nixonbd

08-14-08, 22:19

Drop it already, Prolijo. I'm not on here to make argument or push a particular hotel. We all have different experiences and agendas.

Meat Loaf

08-15-08, 00:02

Mr Jetsetter

08-15-08, 10:11

I do find it odd that someone who complains about people paying $100 -- "that's what ruins it for everyone" -- doesn't seem to object to $15-20 chica fees. Kind of a contradiction, it seems to me.

Prolijo

08-16-08, 00:17

I do find it odd that someone who complains about people paying $100 -- "that's what ruins it for everyone" -- doesn't seem to object to $15-20 chica fees. Kind of a contradiction, it seems to me.Nixon, don't take this personally because this is no longer about the Balmoral and what they charge but rather the larger issue of "guest fees" in general, regardless of hotel.

At least, when a guy pays $100 for a chica he's not the only one being screwed. Sure, one could argue whether any chica is really worth $100 or not, but at least from her viewpoint she is providing something extremely personal and of very real value (ie letting some strange disgusting gringo stick his dick inside her pussy). Naturally, they should be able to charge whatever they can get for such a service. OTOH, when a hotel charges an extra "guest fee", they're really not providing anything of extra value or certainly not much extra value. After all, you've already paid for the room itself. Having a chica come over to visit for an hour or two, couldn't possibly increase that hotel's expenses enough to justify what they sometimes charge. Added laundry expense? The 2 minutes of labor it takes to sign her in? Added security risks to the HOTEL? I'm sorry, I just don't see that being anything nearly as personal or valuable as what a chica does for her money and certainly not worth even as much as $20. At worst, even if the chica stays all night they shouldn't charge any more than what the extra rate would be for a double instead of a single room (usually no more than $5-10 more).

I can see only 2 possible rational reasons for charging high guest fees:

1) For a 3rd party (namely the hotel) to profiteer off of the personal actions of two other individuals in the privacy of a room that one of those two individuals has already fully bought and paid for. Why do they only charge the fee when it is apparent the quest you're bringing back is a prostitute? So they can make a little extra money off the deal too? Couldn't such 3rd party profiteering off of the act of prostitution consitute pimping under CR law?

or alternatively

2) They really don't want such activities going on in their hotel at all. They may be willing to allow it for an extra fee but they're really trying to discourage it by making the fee even higher than what they'd charge for other couples that check in together.

Just as a chica is free to ask for $100 if she wants and some guys will pay it, a hotel can institute whatever guest policies it wants and some guys will still choose to stay there. However, at the same time, just as many of us know to "just say no" (or NEXT!) to outrageous demands and simply move on to other chica who are more reasonably or more welcoming with their attitudes, we as mongers can and should "vote with out feet" and move on to other hotels with more reasonable (or no) guest fees and policies that are more welcoming to our market.

Lorenzo

08-16-08, 19:44

Prolijo

08-16-08, 20:38

Just curious: if you make the reservation for 2 people when you book the room, do they still charge a chica fee? I have found this works in other Latin American countries, and I wonder if it works in San Jose. (I have stayed only at Sportsmen's Lodge, which has no chica fee.)That has worked for me at some non-monger friendly hotels (e.g. the Don Carlos) but it does have certain drawbacks:

1) The chica might have to check-in with you when you first check-in.

2) Even if you tell them your "girlfriend" is arriving later, she'll probably need to sign the register as a regular guest when she does arrive before they let her go back to your room with you

3) That will probably mean she'll have the right to come and go when she pleases and ask for the key to the room, even when you're not there

4) You could ask the front desk not to do that but then you might have to explain why, thereby possibly blowing your cover (remember a young chica "novia" with an old gringo will already arouse some suspicions).

5) Probably most significantly, this method may mean you can't bring back different chicas from one day to the next unless you're somehow able to explain why the "novia" you were staying with yesterday is not the same one you're trying to check in today. Of course, your willingness to put each chicas name on the register with yours and pay the double room rate may be enough for them to let you get away with it and pretend to believe your story, but they'll still probably draw the line at your bringing back different chicas in the same day, something that would be a lot harder to ignore.

Lorenzo

08-17-08, 06:57

Of course, your willingness to put each chicas name on the register with yours and pay the double room rate may be enough for them to let you get away with it and pretend to believe your story, but they'll still probably draw the line at your bringing back different chicas in the same day, something that would be a lot harder to ignore.
In the vast majority of hotels (but not all), the rate is the same for 1 or 2 persons. So you may as well book the room for 2 and take a chance. You're right, I have had hotels not charge for the first chica and then charge for subsequent ones, their position being that the first one is the actual occupant of the room and the subsequent ones are guests. OTOH, other hotels have had no problem with a different one registering on different nights. So I guess it all depends on the individual hotel's policy. In all cases, however, they want the girl to register so they'll have control over who enters the room, which is not a problem with me nor with the chicas, who expect to be asked for ID. Bottom line: it's best to always book the room for 2 if the rate is the same as a single, then hope for the best. I think upscale hotels are more concerned about the girl's appearance than her age or her particular relationship with you.

L

Prolijo

08-17-08, 09:33

In the vast majority of hotels (but not all), the rate is the same for 1 or 2 persons.I don't know what the pricing policies at hotels in other countries you've stayed in might be, but from what I've seen in CR, the rate is usually NOT the same for 1 or 2 persons or at least certainly NOT the vast majority the other way.

1. Sportsmens Lodge has just one rate per room but doesn't charge any chica fee any way so what does it matter?

2. Hotel Castillo charges $5-6 more for a double unless you get their suite and they don't charge a chica fee either which means you'd actually be better off just bringing them in as non fully registered guests there.

3. Hotel Del Rey doesn't specifically indicate different rates for double vs. single occupancy but DOES specifically say "(ONLY 1 PERSON per BED)" (their caps not mine) so I'm guessing you'd have to specifically reserve a room that has TWO beds instead of one AND I'm guessing (kowing the greed of the HDR) that those rooms cost somewhat more PLUS I wouldn't want to bet that would stop them from adding their chica fees to your bill any way.

4. Hotel Morazan I believe charges $11 more their double occupancy rooms and their chica fee is only $3.

5. The Sleep Inn charges $5 more for their double but $20 for chica guests, so that is a place where you might be better off signing them in fully.

6. The Presidente charges the same for single and doubles but again no chica fee any way.

7. Clarion Hotel Amon Plaza charges the same for single and doubles but again no chica fee IF you book through their casino which you should do any way if you want to get the best rate.

8. Holiday Inn charges the same for single and doubles and $25 for chica guests so, like the Sleep Inn, registering you novia du noir as a full guest might be the best way to go.

9. Best Western charges the same for single or double occupancy but I believe does not charge any chica fees (which is kinda weird since their sister hotel in Uruca, the Irazu, is probably the most hard-core of any of the anti-monger hotels).

10. Hotel Ambassador charges $5 more for double rooms not sure of their chica fee policies

11. Casa Vino I believe charges the same rate for one occupant or two but like the other truly monger friendly hotels doesn't charge any chica fees either

12. Inca Real charges $10 more for doubles

13. Dunn Inn also charges $10 more for doubles

14. Balmoral charges $15 more for doubles in their saver and standard class rooms but the same rate for their crown class or above. Since their chica fees are $15-20 themselves this might be the way to go if you stay in any of their rooms

That comes out to only 6 out of 14 of this admittedly not completely nonrandom sample that don't charge more for registering as a double room and 5 of those don't charge any chica fees anyway. These were just some of the more popular hotels with mongers in the Gulch area. However, I'd expect similar (or worse) results if we looked at the less monger friendly hotels as well (e.g. the Don Carlos charges $10 more for a double BUT that is the ONLY way you could bring a chica into that hotel).

Also, aside from only (possibly) working for the first chica, it should be pointed that registering them as "co-occupants" or fully registered hotel guests for the night is not exactly the same as checking them in as non-registered "visitors". As a fully registered guest are you required to leave your ID at the front desk when you enter the hotel? As a fully registered guest aren't you automatically given the key to the room when you return to the hotel and ask at the front desk even if your co-occupant isn't with you? Are you sure the same courtesies wouldN'T be extended to the woman you purport to be your girlfriend and signed in with that WOULD be extended to any other roommate you might be staying with under other circumstances (such as when you travel with your wife or REAL girlfriend)? Don't you think it would seem a bit contradictory that one moment you act like you trust your companion well enough to put her name down on the register right next to yours (essentially sharing responsibility for the room) and then the next moment tell the desk clerk that you don't really trust her well enough to let her get a key? Or that at that point, will be told that persons who aren't given that right are considered "Visitors" not guests and are thus subject to the visitor fees? And, finally, can you really be sure that the desk clerk that comes on duty after you go out for the night will know that the chica, whose name appears as a FULL guest on the registry really shouldn't be allowed into the room without you?

Lorenzo, I don't want to seem like I'm busting your balls, because I'm really not. I don't really KNOW the answers to these questions and CERTAINLY NOT for ALL of the different hotels. HOWEVER, all these questions seem like reasonable concerns to me that could come into play at some or even many of the hotels where one might try this.

Personally, I wouldn't look at this as a particularly practical solution if you plan to bring back more than one chica, not only because you wouldn't avoid the 2nd chica fee but because it might put into doubt your story that the first chica is a fellow guest and not simply one of several daily visitors. To only a slightly lesser extent that might also apply if you plan to "change girlfriends" daily throughout your stay. If you plan to bring back only one chica per day it becomes somewhat more practical in some situations but not others. It wouldN'T really help at all at any of the truly monger friendly hotels because either they don't charge any chica visitor fee for you to avoid or that fee is less or equal to what the extra charge for a double room would be. Where it WOULD help is at some of the non-monger friendly hotels, like the Holiday Inn or Sleep Inn, not so much because the rate for the double room is the same as the single (it isn't at the Sleep Inn) but because their chica visitor fees are so outrageously high. AND if that is the case, you really should be asking yourself why you want to stay there to begin with. The only reason I can see for that is if you have to stay at one of those places with a cleaner reputation because your employers are paying for it, you're afraid you wife will somehow find out if you stay at one of the suspicious monger friendly places, or you're getting some really big discount such as by using traveller points or something similar.

IMHO, going the double route is only a way to go if you can't avoid the high chica fees any other way. Sure by registering double you can avoid the chica fee for ONE girl per day, but you still have the high rate for any others you might want to bring back PLUS you have all the complicating liability issues with the way you signed in your supposed "girlfriend". OTOH, if you just them in as a visitor rather than as a guest, the front desk will be certain she is just some strange puta you're bringing back (and thus not to be fully trusted) rather than a novia you seem to trust enough to sign in as a co-guest. Personally, I'd rather sign them in just as a visitor even if I'm only bringing back one chica per day and she is staying all night. Sure, it might cost me an extra $3-5, but I'd prefer the added security of her not being able to sneak out in the middle of the night with the contents of my wallet because the front desk has her cedula and won't return it to her without my say so.

Nixonbd

08-18-08, 22:12

Projilo, you're a trip. Judging the the length and number of your posts, you need to get a life and quit griping. All you're doing is rehashing old news. Face it, not everyone agrees with your views.

Prolijo

08-19-08, 00:52

Projilo, you're a trip. Judging the the length and number of your posts, you need to get a life and quit griping. All you're doing is rehashing old news. Face it, not everyone agrees with your views.Nixon, I think it is YOU who needs to get a grip.

A) It's Prolijo (as in Prolific), not Projilo.

B) My life is QUITE full entirely apart from this little board (thank you for your concern). Now shall I start making disparaging comments on your personal life?

C) Who the phuck was griping (other than you about me)? I was just dispassionately discussing the pros and cons of registering novias. Natually, it is what is. Hotels can certainly institute whatever policies they feel are in their best interest and we can each decide whether to deal with those policies or stay somewhere else. So, I certainly have no "gripes" about it. The pros of going that route don't happen to outweigh the cons for me personally in most circumstances, so I don't usually bother with it. But, if it works for someone else, great. That certainly doesn't bother me either.

D) OF COURSE, not everyone agrees with my views. Duh. That is completely to be expected and entirely within their rights. But if someone ELSE raises a particular topic, it is ALSO MY right to express my views. If that convinces another person to agree with me, fine. And if not, that is perfectly fine with me too. AND if someone else wants to express a DIFFERENT opinion and their basis for that opinion, unlike you, I'd actually WELCOME that contribution to the discussion.

E) This IS a discussion forum and we're just discussing. With over 7000 posts on this forum and literally hundreds of thousands more on other forums (an infinitesmal fraction by me), much of what gets posted often seems like "rehashing old news" to those who have been around a while. HOWEVER, it obviously doesn't to those other persons who re-raised those topics. AND, you should note that I wasn't the one who re-initiated the old topic of chica fees or the idea of registering your chica novias as regular guests. If someone else didn't do a search for that "old news" or simply couldn't find it, then I suppose you're suggesting we should all just ignore them when they bring it up again.

Or maybe you think it is okay for others to respond, just not me because you personally find my posts soooooo offensive. I'm really sorry that you were so hurt that I didn't agree with you that your pet hotel was the epitome of monger-friendliness (and pointed out several sound reasons for my disagreement). Besides, I did allow that it might be a perfectly fine hotel in other ways, just not that one, so I think you're the one that needs to "get over it."

I have found a SMALL handful of other members here seem to have a MAJOR problem with my posting style and that has led to several acrimonious exchanges (which, I might add, I DON'T run into on ANY of the other boards I post on). Frankly, its gotten to the point that I'm really close to saying "screw all of you" and simply leaving (and would be just as content not ever contributing anything here again). However, I've also received MANY PM's and read many public posts from a WIDE variety of other members (both here and on other boards) who seem to really appreciate what I have to say. For those (such as you) who can't stand my posts, I encourage you to go into my public profile and click on the "Add Prolijo to Your Ignore List" link rather than trying to stifle my free expression and the right of everyone else to read what THEY choose to.

NastyBoy

08-19-08, 02:02

9. Best Western ... but I believe does not charge any chica fees ...

That would be the BW Downtown in the zona roja.

The fee is $10 if you bring your guest after 6:00 pm....no charge before then.

NB

Mr Jetsetter

08-19-08, 03:27

I'm hesitant to take sides here, but what the hell...The only griping I can detect seems to come from Nixonbd, in a runaway. Nixon, please don't take this personally, but Prolijo has taken the time to contribute a TON of useful info and feedback and well-reasoned arguments to this board, and his contributions DWARF yours and mine. Are his posts sometimes overly wordy and annoying? Definitely! I remember posting last summer about a series of outstanding sessions (all 3-somes) at Zona Blue, and how I gave every lady in every session a $20 tip. Did Prolijo call me on this and explain in lengthy detail the percentages involved and how my actions were violating various elements of the San Jose pricing structure? Of course! I can remember commenting on the beautiful white sand beaches of Playa Hermosa a few kilometers south of Jaco, which I had visited a couple of years prior. Did Prolijo comment on my faulty memory and point out that the sand on these beaches was actually much darker, basically grey in color? Of course! He even submitted a lengthy description of the nature and color of beach sand found in Florida and the Caribbean.

My basic point is that Prolijo's contributions to this board are chock full of info and virtually unmatched, however annoying they might occasionally be. If he disagrees with your opinions and point of view, don't take it personally.

Prolijo

08-19-08, 08:11

That would be the BW Downtown in the zona roja.
The fee is $10 if you bring your guest after 6:00 pm....no charge before then.

NBNB,
As I indicated, I wasn't really sure regarding that particular place. Thanks for "keeping me honest" and setting us straight. So we can add one more place to those where the registering your chica as a fellow guest might have some advantages. Can we still assume the possible drawbacks that I ponted out on the other side still apply?

BTW, Jetsetter, thanks for the kind words. You get it! Despite being the occasional "target" of my typical in-depth overanalysis (my treatise on beach sand was particularly "fun"), you understand that it was NEVER meant as anything personal. Actually, you have always struck me as a pretty nice guy and have always had my full respect. I realize my style can be annoying to some but it is always done with the best of intentions.

Maple Red

08-19-08, 09:43

Hi guys.

I am considering a trip to Tamarindo in mid September. The purpose of the trip would be a wide range of adventures, bedroom ones included.

I searched the forum for "Tamarindo" going back several months and found virtually nothing. Does anyone have info on the chica scene there? Even hotel suggestions would be of interest.

Thanks.

Prolijo

08-19-08, 12:43

Maple Red,
The reason you found virtually nothing is that there is virtually nothing there (at least as far as decent P4P). The Tamarindo Diria is the hotel ($120/nt?) I hear most mongers talking about. If you want something a little more intimate and less corporate, you might also try the Pasatiempo (~$90/nt?) a little further up the hill from the beach. The Diria also happens to be right across the street from the Casino and Polly's Bar which are cited as the best places to find chicas (usually not starting until after 8PM). Some other places that have been reported for finding P4P working chicas are the Mambo and Babylon Bars (which don't start to take off until 10PM).

Not to dash your plans (or to "gripe") but there are a few possible negatives about Tamarindo that you should be aware of.

First of all, high E Coli counts and other pollution contaminants have been detected in the ocean watersin and around Tamarindo. Untreated sewage from the many hotels that have sprung up in the area in recent years has been cited as the major source and the large Diria Resort is one hotel in particular that was named as a major culprit. Tamarindo boosters will tell you that those high counts were mainly the result of heavy rain runoff that preceeded when the tests were conducted. The situation probably did improve greatly during the dry season, but it is the rainy season again. Does anyone here know if any more tests have been done recently and what were the results? The other thing is that, after last summer's reports, the worst offending hotels were finally forced to do something more to treat their waste products rather than simply dumping it into the nearby streams or directly into the ocean. Whether they've completed those improvements (or just paid someone off) remains to be seen. This issue may not seem that important to you if you don't plan to go in the ocean water at all, but if you plan to stay at the Diria (or some other hotel that is equally guilty), you might want to ask yourself if you want to stay at a place that is contributing to the problem.

Secondly, even without the water pollution that results from the excessive rapid growth in the area, the growth itself presents several other major problems. Construction noise and dirtiness are virtually everywhere when you go out on the streets. And beyond that, the place is changing rapidly from the sleepy little beach town which was what initially attracted all the tourists into a mini version of Jaco with all the concomitant rise in crime and drugs. I'd call it "Paradise Lost" or heading rapidly in that direction.

My last "gripe" (the reason one doesn't see more mongering reports on Tamarindo and perhaps the deal breaker for you) is that in touristy places like Tamarindo you'll tend to find only Jaco or HDR colombiana cien rates for Calle 6 Pensione quality. Of course, YMMV always applies (some guys really love going for the fat greedy pigs)

Tamarindo may be a great place to go to enjoy a really nice Costa Rica beach, especially if you bring your own "sand". You may also find some local P4P opportunities (or manage to pick up a non-pro gringa tourist?) as long as you're there anyway. But I personally wouldn't go there with local P4P being a major purpose for my trip.

New standard disclaimer: This is all just one mans opinion about a CR issue and is not meant as a personal attack on anyone else who may post a different opinion on this board. Others should feel completely free to disagree if they so choose.