San Jose - 2004 Reports

**Jaimito Cartero** · 05-03-04 20:17

Coq-There is a $26 exit fee when departing. They changed systems in the last 6 months, so it's no longer just buying the form with the stamps on it. There are usually two different areas to pay, give passport, and get form. The lines can be vary, so you might want to check out both lines and make sure you're not in the stupid line.

If you go at peak times, you might need 45 minutes to 1 hour to get through this line. I think you can pay your fee up to 90 days before your flight. You might save some time if you get it when you arrive at the airport (If it's not too late). I haven't tried this yet, but will on my next trip.

**Lyrics Man** · 05-03-04 20:10

Coqui,

The exit tax is $26 and available at the airport. The office closes at 10pm so be aware...I was almost unable to leave CR because I got to the airport after it closed.

I was in SJO for the first time two weeks ago. I found the Lump's map indispensable, NH mediocre and the Pension Lilliam on Lumps' to be great value if a little seedy.

Any tips on places to meet "girlfriend" ticas? Will be heading back in a week for a while.

Thanks

**Alliwantislove** · 05-03-04 18:05

Reply to Undray:

Since I am not black and have not been to CR for several years I may not be well qualified to respond. However, since I see no other replies, I will tell you two things. I have seen black girls (from the DR I think) working at the Blue Marlin, and I have seen black guys leaving the Blue Marlin with ticas.

Now, some questions for you. How did you get your job in San José? Are you TSEL certified? How long is the job for?

Thanks, Bob

Undray's original post follows ...

Hey Guys,

Ok, I got a teaching job in San Jose. I will be teaching english to children and adults. My question, do the Tica girls like white americans more than black americans? I know when I was in South Korea they loved the white guys, and wouldnt even look at a black guy.

Thanks guys

Dray

**Member #1625** · 05-03-04 17:55

Dray, I am a Black American and I have been there 9 times, so I can give yo my opinion anyway.

Some Tica's prefer white men only and some girls prefer black men only. Just like home.

Really, the people are friendly regardless of whom they prefer. This is a culture of many types of people and many share the same background: African, European, indigenous Indians, Asian etc. Many like chocolate AND vanilla and some at that same time! Trust me on that one.

Generally speaking, I have found that I dont need to ask. If you treat them well, they respond two fold. Their men treat them like shit down there and we American men repect those fine bodies.

Once a chica gets to know you, she can't get you out of her blood!

**Member #1625** · 05-03-04 17:47

I just got back from San Jose. I was there from Wednesday to Sunday.

I do have some news about the Park Hotel which needs to be validated. I too went by for the Friday show and it was closed, yellow tape etc. There were some locals out front and I asked them what was going on. Apparently, the BAR, which means the hotel too, was shut down and lost its liquor licsense, temporarily.

Apparently, the CR Gestapo made a sweep of the block and shut down ten establishments that did not have their "paper work" completed or in order. And thus, the Park Hotel was closed. Apparently, Bill is working to reslove this issue.

The local told me to expect the Park Hotel to be back in business on monday (great, I am gone) or during that week sometime.

As for the ladies. I banged and banged and banged. The girls in the Del Rey all complain that business is slow but there are plenty of ladies and for the men this is good.

They still ask for $100 to which I laughed. I did not bang one for over $70 I had some of the prettiest! I also got a freebie from my local Tica.

Also, I went back to Club Monaco. Aye! Many to choose from and at 7,000 colones (about $16) I was exhausted. The place was packed with chicas. Most ranged 5-7 but there were three 9's. At this price, me and the two gringo's I met and took with me from the Del Rey managed to bang 5 chica's. It was a zoo down there.

I like the bar experience, not the "rolll over" surgical massage parlor experience. Explore, there are bargains to be found.

**Coquí** · 05-03-04 13:08

I am visiting CR and have made arrangements from home (no trave agency). I hear there is an exit tax or fee. Where do I need to get that? Is it available at the airport?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

**Jaimito Cartero** · 05-03-04 11:32

A few notes- The Irazu is okay. I guess if you need a pool, it would work. The real ticos go to "Ojo de Agua", which is a natural spring or something not too far way from the Irazu (1-2 miles?). They got some big pools there. It's pretty interesting, but the water can be a bit chilly.

Do not change money before you come to CR. You'll get horrible exchange rates. Taxi drivers at the airport will usually take dollars, and hit an ATM when you get settled in.

Taking girls to the beach. Just remember that if you pay them a lot once, they'll expect it the next time. I think if you really like her (and it seems mutual), try to work it into a sort of girlfriend scenario. Instead of paying her, you just give her money to buy something, or such.

**Ford** · 05-03-04 07:53

To Shamas, SandRabbit and Mujerero (who hit me on a pm) thanks for the quick response!

I checked out the Best Wetern Irazu website and I think this looks like a good choice for me. There seems to be cheaper lodging available near SJO but I think these are the kind of accomodations that I had in mind.

Cheers.

**SandRabbit** · 05-03-04 03:15

Yes, the Best Western DT has a pool, i've stayed there 5 times. the rabbit

**Snook** · 05-03-04 03:09

Shamas,

If you are talking about the Best Western on 7th or 9th Ave downtown, wouldn't recommend. Not a great area of town and dangerous at night.

Snook

**Chess Cat** · 05-03-04 00:51

I stayed a night at the Best Western downtown. They have a beautiful pool, though I'm not sure it qualifies as outside. The rooms there are excellent. Cost is just over $60 with tax. I don't know if they are chica friendly, I doubt it. But it is a very comfortable place to stay.

**Shamas** · 05-02-04 16:35

I stayed at the Holiday Inn and didn't know they had a pool, the Europa has a pool and I think the Best Western has one.

Pools aren't a big item in SJO since the temperature is mild

Shamas

**Undray** · 05-02-04 05:21

Hey Guys,

Ok, I got a teaching job in San Jose. I will be teaching english to children and adults. My question, do the Tica girls like white americans more than black americans? I know when I was in South Korea they loved the white guys, and wouldnt even look at a black guy.

Thanks guys

Dray

**Ford** · 05-02-04 02:48

Hey all,

I am hoping someone will offer their insight on a hotel question. I have scoured this board and checked out websites and it looks like the popular choices for accomodations are either Hotel Morazon, Hotel Presidente or Hotel Gran Via - but I was wondering if anyone can recommend a convenient San Jose hotel with a useable outdoor pool.

Even the Holiday Inn website claims that they only have an indoor pool. I have been twice to Honduras and if anyone is familiar with the Hotel Gran Sula's pool in San Pedro - this would be fine. Small, but I need something to sit around so I can work on my bronceado!

Cheers,
FORD

**Dinoman** · 05-01-04 22:43

If you need a good place to stay that is not over priced and clean, the Hotel La Gran Via.

http://www.zurqui.co.cr/gran/via.html

Good luck in CR

Dinoman

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