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[QUOTE=Strike2]Keep in mind that the map is based on information found on ISG or elsewhere and has not yet been personally verified by me as of this date. I will certainly make it is accurate as possible once I visit.
MAP: [url]http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109110358894407475427.00047b15029f268d40cc1&ll=18.45025,-69.606714&spn=0.007674,0.009753&z=17[/url][/QUOTE]Good map, if you want you can add "El Caucho" about one inch over to the east of showgirls. Caprichios has a large sign, sort of like a billboard. Approximate location of "Caprichios" is on Boulevar Juan Dolio, some what close to where it says Plaza Real Resort.
La Brisa restaurant and super market, has free wifi internet, is located between the Barcelo Capella Resort and Boulevar Juan Dolio, maybe Carretera Nueva or one of the two streets west of Carretera nueva.
You may want to make a note, that there is beach front parking near "La Grotta Azurro" "Bar II Capuccino" "El Cacique Bar" (just south of showgirls), this area has perpendicular parking to the beach, several bars with food, sort of the main hangout place in Juan Dolio (Various pros can also be seen in this area). There is wifi in this area, maybe the town or the business association of Juan Dolio supplies the signal, there is a charge to use the wifi there. This area usually has a Politur Police officer.
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Actually it is spelled DUARTE, as in Juan Pablo!
[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]You can add the Piano Bar which is the major hangout bar at night on Durate. It would be located just above the letter "e" in Durate.
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10 photos
[QUOTE=Strike2] I will certainly make it is accurate as possible once I visit.
[/QUOTE]A few photos from around Juan Dolio.
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[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]What hotel are you staying at?[/QUOTE]
I was at Costalunga but just moved to Candil for 2 nights. Costalunga was okay but my room was right on the street and I couldn't sleep at night because of the noise from the motoconchos.
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[QUOTE=JPF]I was at Costalunga but just moved to Candil for 2 nights. Costalunga was okay but my room was right on the street and I couldn't sleep at night because of the noise from the motoconchos.[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean about the noise. I always try to get a room in the rear of the building. Candil is also a nice hotel, both hotels are nice and different.
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[QUOTE=Strike2] I know you were not impressed with the chicas you saw, but at least the rest of us can graze with some knowledge in our pockets. I started a google map with your information and others.[/QUOTE]
You are welcome and that is why I did the report. I'm sure the situation will be different every time someone goes... different numbers and quality of girls. And my 6 may be your 8.
Thanks for the map. The "pink house" is pink so that must be what I was referring to. It is a little north of your spot. Directly opposite to Candil where I am typing this.
La Sala Cafe Bar is also a little further north, about midway along the block. It is across from Hotel Coco.
The other locations are all good.
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One or the other
I'm considering both the Candil and Costalunga. I need a late night check-in (as late as midnight) so I'm looking for a place with reception open late (not just an oblivious security guard). I also need safe parking and decent wifi reception. Also a room safe is always appreciated. Noise is not a big issue for me and I'm staying just a night or two. Do either or both of these fit the bill? Thanks.
[QUOTE=Bq Ribs]I know what you mean about the noise. I always try to get a room in the rear of the building. Candil is also a nice hotel, both hotels are nice and different.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=Strike2]I'm considering both the Candil and Costalunga. I need a late night check-in (as late as midnight) so I'm looking for a place with reception open late (not just an oblivious security guard). I also need safe parking and decent wifi reception. Also a room safe is always appreciated. Noise is not a big issue for me and I'm staying just a night or two. Do either or both of these fit the bill? Thanks.[/QUOTE]
JPF should have the answers for you real soon. I have not stayed at Candil in a few years. My hotel of choice is Costalunga.
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[QUOTE=Strike2]I'm considering both the Candil and Costalunga. I need a late night check-in (as late as midnight) so I'm looking for a place with reception open late (not just an oblivious security guard). I also need safe parking and decent wifi reception. Also a room safe is always appreciated. Noise is not a big issue for me and I'm staying just a night or two. Do either or both of these fit the bill? Thanks.[/QUOTE]
I arrived very late (delayed flight), around 2am and there was only a security guard with my name on a piece of paper to let me in. In fact there are no front desk personnel at Costalunga at all (the desk is abandoned). All the paperwork is handled at the adjoining Internet cafe.
Candil seems to have someone at reception at all times and I assume late at night, too (this is my first night here) because the keys are the kind with a huge holder they expect you to leave at the desk.
I don't have a car so don't know about parking but don't see an obvious lot at either hotel.
Both have room safes. The one at Candil is bigger, which I like because my small netbook will fit in it.
Costalunga does not have wifi. I was able to use the Internet cafe for free with my netbook but had to plug it in.
Candil does have wifi but I wouldn't call it decent because it depends on your location. In my room which is reasonably close to the office I have to be on the balcony or just inside the room with the door open. I expect that rooms further away don't get any reception.
So, based on your requirements I would recommend Candil but tell them you want a room with good wifi reception. Oh, yeah, tell them you want a room with a "working" safe. The first room they showed me had a safe but there was no key for it.
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Strike2's map
I tried to find the White House/Casa Blanca on your map. There is a house on that block that is white but it isn't the kind of casa we are interested in. So no luck.
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Beach on a weekend
Saturday today: I walked the beach in both directions and didn't see many good looking civilians and no reasonable working women at all. Very few working women actually.
Then I sat for an hour or two and except for the 5 that the tout working the place brought by (not 5 women, one women who I would rank at 5) I didn't see any decent women go by.
I will see if there are more choices in the bars tonight.
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[QUOTE=JPF]...........I don't have a car so don't know about parking but don't see an obvious lot at either hotel..........[/QUOTE]
Neither hotel has a parking lot. You park on the street in front of the hotel. The parking is safe as both hotels have an all night security guard out front.
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[QUOTE=JPF]Saturday today: I walked the beach in both directions and didn't see many good looking civilians and no reasonable working women at all. Very few working women actually.
Then I sat for an hour or two and except for the 5 that the tout working the place brought by (not 5 women, one women who I would rank at 5) I didn't see any decent women go by.
I will see if there are more choices in the bars tonight.[/QUOTE]
How long are you going to be in BC?
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Casa Blanca
Sorry to send you on a goose chase. I re-read the location from a post (2 years old) and realized I couldn't really determine the location so I deleted it earlier today. There are 2 Europas on google maps and I probably picked the wrong one as the starting point in the description I tried to follow. In either case the directions don't make sense to me from either starting point. Since you are clearly a thorough researcher, here is that post. Perhaps you can solve the mystery. I wish I were there to buy you a cerveza
[post]646938[/post]
[QUOTE=JPF]I tried to find the White House/Casa Blanca on your map. There is a house on that block that is white but it isn't the kind of casa we are interested in. So no luck.[/QUOTE]
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Iraisa and Mariposas
Mariposas Night Club at Jose de Jesus Lutrino 26
Casa Iraisa Guest House at c/ Juan Bautista Vicini 49