San Jose - 2004 Reports

[Macgoo]

Willie D

Good that someone else noticed that the SJO Photo section was being hijacked. Great photos; thanks for the restoration; I see you had your Turkey, and Stuffings too. BTW, those fake tits are much better than the fake COHIBAs you bought off the street. FYI, COHIBA does not make a see-through box. Those are knock-offs made purely for tourists (American) consumption.

[Jaimito Cartero]

There are references on CRT to Lesbian Shows in Strip clubs or bars.

Does anyone here have any information?

Well I went out with a couple of Tico buddies the other night, and did a couple of new places, and one repeat visit.

Having a car in San Jose is helpful in some respects, but it is a pain in the ass too. I drove to San Pedro (about a mile away from the mall), to go to D'Pelufo. A medium sized bar. They have a very limited amount of parking in the back, but it was full. They pointed us across the street to a bank, where they had security watching the cars. 1000 colones (which is a bit expensive for anyplace other than downtown San Jose).

We then managed to get back across the street without getting killed. There was a line formed in front. They were doing pretty complete pat downs before entry. They wouldn't let me bring my camera in (New 5 megapixel small Pentax), and they held onto it. I wasn't thrilled about this, but they gave me a receipt and I thought I'd see what happened.

3500 colones per person, which includes 2 drinks. This was on Friday night, so I don't know if other nights are priced differently.

We came right in the middle of a nice lesbian show. There were a few open seats near the main stage (mirrored back), but when I tried to grab one, a manager told me in English that it cost 2200 colones for a seat there. You got two more drinks, but I declined.

Two blondes were going at each other fairly well. This place was so packed, that we really couldn't move. This place could hold 50 people comfortably, but had about 250 people in it. I'd hate to think what would happen if a fire broke out here.

After they finished, we moved behind the bar area, and managed to find a window (into another room) that we could sit at. I noticed a pole in the other room, so thought there would be shows here too. I was correct.

A nicely packed, silcon enhanced blonde came on. She gave a nice show for one song, and then asked for a volunteer from the audience. A guy willingly went with her, and she started stripping away his shirt. Then she took his pants down. I've seen this type of stuff at dozens of strip places before, so nothing special so far.

She then pulls his boxers down, which I've only seen a couple of other places before. She then pulls his limp little dick out and looks at it with disgust. Now this, I had never seen before. She then smacks the dick hard. No response from the guy. She then has him lay down on the floor, she then body slams his crotch with her ass from a height of 2 feet. My 'nads retracted so far just seeing that!

She then took her high heeled shoe and stomped on his crotch with it. Perhaps this was similar to the WWF wrestling match, but it ALL looked real to me.

She then turned the guy over, and had him on all fours on the floor. She clamped his head between her thighs, standing up, and then proceeded to take a belt from another guy there. She then started beating this guy on his bare ass. Totally real here, as I could see the 2" wide welts on this ass and back. She gave about 10 hard whacks to this guy. Totally unbelievable.

She then finishes by turning the guy over, getting a plastic cup with ice, and putting it over his dick. Then she crushed it with her high heeled boot into his crotch.

This happened one more time while I was there, although the next guy wasn't totally limp, so that girl only gave him a few whacks. One other guy chickened out after getting a single whack, and wouldn't even pull his pants down.

Overall this place is interesting. If they want a volunteer and start to take your clothes off, run like hell, unless you like public humiliation. They did have guys help oiling up a girl, so not all volunteers were whipping boys.

They had 1000 colones lap dances, for an hour or so, with the girls with cute little Santa hats on. A few girls gave some really excellent ones.

They also had 6000 colon private room dances. I didn't get one, but they do have a locking door, and I saw a number of kleenex on the floor, so perhaps a hand job was involved.

The girls her range from a 6 to a 9. I saw NO gringos there, but I wouldn't be afraid to go there alone. We got there at 10pm, and left at 1am. Not sure of the hours, but would guess 8pm-4am.

[Jaimito Cartero]

If you get to San Jose before 10:00pm there is a bank at the airport that you can exchange any amount you want.

I do not recommend using the bank that is by the luggage area. It's brand new (wasn't there 3 weeks ago), and has horrible exchange rates.

When I was in Houston, a guy came up to his wife and proudly announced that he had changed $100, so he'd have colones in Costa Rica. I asked the exchange rate, and he said he got 370 to the dollar. I cringed.

Then in CR, the "bank" was giving 410 to the dollar. This is almost 10% worse than a normal bank will give you. (446 to the dollar is the official rate now, I think).

I'd use an ATM, or the taxis will take dollars to get you to your hotel, no problem. If you take a 10% hit on all your exchanges you're throwing away a LOT of money.

[Rebad]

There are references on CRT to Lesbian Shows in Strip clubs or bars.

Does anyone here have any information?

[Member #2964]

Ace.

I just spoke with a favorita provider from the now closed Park Hotel. She and a few others are indeed at the New York Bar. Very unhappy. Business is slow. NO CIEN. I spoke to my all time (for now) favorita from Zona Blue and she is singing the blues since Wanda left. Changed environment.

Anyway next week I will be in San Jose: will give you guys STUCK in the States a up close and personal undate.

[Ace00]

Shamas,

A half million $ in Louisville? A hundred indictments? Bigger business than I thought. Maybe we are in the wrong business. What would it take to open an AMP? A little rent, some towels, some condoms? A table. Some chicas.

I too will miss the Park Hotel and it's weekend shows and the bevy of chicas. I suspect that some will have relocated to the New York bar or the Blue Marlin. We shall see.

New Years in SJO sounds great. Unfortunately the airfares from ATL at the moment are high. I will be there for the Superbowl game weekend, however.

Ace

[JavMav]

Anybody interested in a beer or a girl on either of thess dates, I would be excited (in a fraternal sort of way) to meet you!

Plan on arriving at the BM no later than 5pm, probably earlier. True to my word, I will try Kamur later in order to find out if my 2nd-hand recommendation was bogus.

Zona Blue the next morning, then back to the states.

Mostly a repeat on the 30th.

Shamas... What city THIS time? Haven't heard about it in ATL, but I've been busy planning Buenos Aires activites...

My guess is Houston. They've been due to be screwed with in our "free" country. What a joke. Drives me crazy when I hear people spouting that phrase. Yeah, we can travel, but read the rules! Can't buy beer on SUndays.. you

[Shamas]

My local Puritan Policia popped the AMPs, half million $ seized, over a 100 got felony inditements, my favoritas have their rubber tits in a pinch. :-( , Life Sucks Today.

I have a plan to make it all better. New Years in SJO will take care of the blues. I'll book tomorrow.

Shamas O'Dognasty
Gourmet Catering &
Septic Tank Cleaning

Adios to the Park Hotel. I was lucky to see in when it was still good.

SO'D

[Scott69]

Never, never, never let the taxi take you somewhere they want, it is a scam. Places that do this kind of BS include lipstick and puro platino. I like places such as Le Grilion, Flamingo and Pantera Rosa they do not pull scams. If you ever get ripped off or scammed at these places PM and I will talk to the owners. I post about places that do not have scams to help you guys out and the owners know it. If they pull a scam they will loss business and at least a few places are smart enough not to do it.

Service in this country is very bad, there are few places that give good service. There is an attitude here of think only for today, just to make as much as you can without thinking of tomorrow. I hate places like this and love to expose their ways here, like Kryssis, I have NEVER heard anything good about that place. There are few places that have learned that many of you guys return here more than once. This is why I recommend Hotel Presidente to stay at, restaurants like Tin Jo and the strip clubs above. Idem is a great place for good-looking girls but I have heard he may pay the taxes that bring you there. I do not know if that is true since it never happened to me.

This attitude is also in the Del Rey girls. When you deal with a girl you like and are with her more than once tell her you are coming back soon. Chances are she will treat you better and take less money if they think you Will return for her.

Durro Buro:
It is best to use the local currency while here. Even though the dollar is accepted almost everywhere it is not the US and you may get clipped on the exchange rate. You can change dollars at the banks here (not before you leave home) or use an ATM machine. Don't change at casinos, airport or on the Street only the banks.

Scott

A taxi driver took my buddy and I from one strip joint to one he recommended. Lipstick was the place (right next to Kryssis), and guess what. They charged us the same as the other higher end strip joint!!! Bullshit---obviously getting a kickback from the strip joint. 3 beers for $15.00 US for a lower end place. I asked a girl about the girl prices, so she brought some dude that worked there to answer. He said he would be right back.

When he returned he quoted us $150.00 for an hour including the room. Later I asked a girl that worked there how much. She said it was $75.00. Bottom line if a taxi takes you places and if they know where you came from, they are going to try and scam you. Fuck em.

GoRio

[JavMav]

The ATM's I used did not charge any fee, and the exchange rate was better than the hotels or the airport. Not MUCH different, but a little.

Negotiating in Colones is more fun. It's like using casino chips instead of cash! Just remember, they're smarter than you are in currency-speak, so be careful!

JavMav

[Coquí]

DB

Most establishments at the gringo glutch accept dollars but away from them is not common. If you get to San Jose before 10:00pm there is a bank at the airport that you can exchange any amount you want. Oh by the way you can also purchase your exit tax ticket also there at the same. There are less lines when you arrive. If you want to do this you have to exit the arrivals area go across the street and upstairs to the departure area. That is what I normally do. You will also find you can bargain better in colones. When I spend the colones from the airport's bank I normally exchange the dollars at the casinos or hotels.

happy huntings....

Coquí

[Duro Burro]

Simple question- Is it better to exchange for Colones or use dollars? Or more importantly, do the Ticas even take dollars?

Down in CR in April and was wondering what is the protocol.

Gracias,

Duro

[Jaimito Cartero]

Jaimito. Are you saying I shoud be a repoter for A.M. Costa Rica. I believe Don Gordo repoted that the Park had closed. I reported that it had been sold to Boston University de San Jose. Now My question today is. If Bill only rented the business. Who owns the realestate?

Perhaps the Park was dearer to some mongers heart than the standard Expat here! Nothing wrong with the Park, but the only time I would go is to expose a newbie to it. It seemed the last year that the girls were getting worse.

[Coquí]

Rebad:

Go to page 15 on the Costa Rica photo section post #107 & 108 date 5-19-04 and you will see Samantha from NF.

Happy huntings......

Coquí

[Coquí]

Mr rebad:

There is a girl at ZB that caters to your needs. Her name is Samantha. There are several postings and photos from her in the forum maybe 4 months ago. Best bet is to call ZB and check if she still there. I found a girl at Europa 2000 by the name of Diana that also may help you out.

Good luck

Coquí