San Jose General Reports

[Oterri]

I have never read about these so wondering if anyone visits these or are they meant for locals only with no English at all?

[Oterri]

I guess day time action is completely elusive in HDR now a days.

How many girls in evenings. The do-able ones, not the grannies or fuglies.

I just returned from 3 days at the HDR. In an earlier post I asked about the Gran's policy about bringing in girls. When I wandered over to the Gran, I did not get a straight answer on their "girl policy", but was told that I needed to book a double occupancy room with the name of the second person (lady) at time of check in. Obviously, that does not work if the name of your companion changes. So, I booked at my old standby the HDR and was glad I did.

I like the convenience of going from the bar area to a room. The "girl fee" has increased slightly from $11 to $15, which I don't think is that bad. The HDR has made some generally cosmetic changes to the main floor. The rooms seemed the same, but the rooms were never that bad for me. The casino was not open, but I was told it would open in a few weeks. Not having the casino open made converting Dollars to Colones a bit more complicated, but I did venture across the park (in daytime) and found a reputable bank with a Banco National ATM machine that dispensed Colones.

Thursday night had a generally decent selection of ladies, Friday and Saturday night were also not too bad. I like that the HDR collects the IDs of the ladies before proceeding upstairs, which, at least for me, gives me a little piece of mind. Lady prices were about the same as pre-COVID, and I saw a few familiar faces from the pre-COVID days. For all these reasons, I believe the HDR will continue to serve as my base of operations when I return.

[Oterri]

Thanks for the report and intel about sleep inn. Seems like a much better hotel than some others like sportmen, delray, castillo etc.

Landed in SanJose CR on a Tuesday Morning at 9 AM after a early morning flight. Contacted Derek (driver / tour guide) from my earlier trip. There was still time to check into hotel (Sleep Inn) next to Delray. More on Sleep Inn later. Left the Luggage in the shuttle and asked the driver to take us to Monica's. Choose a Columbian & Costa Rican mix. Off to the races with first session. Shower 1st round. BBBJ, DATY, tit worship, CFS- Missionary, multiple Doggy positions just to admire the back while pounding, CG, Reverse CG, Standing doggy. Shower, chit chat with translate app- 2nd round CBJ, DATY, CG, Reverse CG, sleeping Doggy. Shower out of the door in 1 hour.

Next visit to Delray after checking into the Hotel. Picked up a cutie. Bring back to Sleep Inn (only the first one is free. If you the book the room for 2 guests) - Wild Session with 1st round in the shower - 2nd session on the couch and Standing Women on top. Will continue the report of my journey tomorrow.

Sleep Inn is like a regular hotel but you can register 1st guest to avoid guest fee. Front Desk charges $28 for each additional guest. I did not stay in Delray, Toarmina or Sportsmen Lodge but visited them to check it out. Most of them were dead during week days. I was in Jaco Thursday night through Monday morning to try hikiing, visited tortago island to include with mongering. Chicas in Jaco has become very business like and the fun element prior to pandemic is missing.

[Idledan]

Landed in SanJose CR on a Tuesday Morning at 9 AM after a early morning flight. Contacted Derek (driver / tour guide) from my earlier trip. There was still time to check into hotel (Sleep Inn) next to Delray. More on Sleep Inn later. Left the Luggage in the shuttle and asked the driver to take us to Monica's. Choose a Columbian & Costa Rican mix. Off to the races with first session. Shower 1st round. BBBJ, DATY, tit worship, CFS- Missionary, multiple Doggy positions just to admire the back while pounding, CG, Reverse CG, Standing doggy. Shower, chit chat with translate app- 2nd round CBJ, DATY, CG, Reverse CG, sleeping Doggy. Shower out of the door in 1 hour.

Next visit to Delray after checking into the Hotel. Picked up a cutie. Bring back to Sleep Inn (only the first one is free. If you the book the room for 2 guests) - Wild Session with 1st round in the shower - 2nd session on the couch and Standing Women on top. Will continue the report of my journey tomorrow.

Sleep Inn is like a regular hotel but you can register 1st guest to avoid guest fee. Front Desk charges $28 for each additional guest. I did not stay in Delray, Toarmina or Sportsmen Lodge but visited them to check it out. Most of them were dead during week days. I was in Jaco Thursday night through Monday morning to try hikiing, visited tortago island to include with mongering. Chicas in Jaco has become very business like and the fun element prior to pandemic is missing.

[Calzon65]

I just returned from 3 days at the HDR. In an earlier post I asked about the Gran's policy about bringing in girls. When I wandered over to the Gran, I did not get a straight answer on their "girl policy", but was told that I needed to book a double occupancy room with the name of the second person (lady) at time of check in. Obviously, that does not work if the name of your companion changes. So, I booked at my old standby the HDR and was glad I did.

I like the convenience of going from the bar area to a room. The "girl fee" has increased slightly from $11 to $15, which I don't think is that bad. The HDR has made some generally cosmetic changes to the main floor. The rooms seemed the same, but the rooms were never that bad for me. The casino was not open, but I was told it would open in a few weeks. Not having the casino open made converting Dollars to Colones a bit more complicated, but I did venture across the park (in daytime) and found a reputable bank with a Banco National ATM machine that dispensed Colones.

Thursday night had a generally decent selection of ladies, Friday and Saturday night were also not too bad. I like that the HDR collects the IDs of the ladies before proceeding upstairs, which, at least for me, gives me a little piece of mind. Lady prices were about the same as pre-COVID, and I saw a few familiar faces from the pre-COVID days. For all these reasons, I believe the HDR will continue to serve as my base of operations when I return.

[Zeos1]

What's Costa Rica like nowadays. Haven't been in 10 years.

The chicas you met then are 10 years older now. But some are still in business.

[Nixonbd]

What's Costa Rica like nowadays. Haven't been in 10 years.

A little bit of reading goes a long way.

[TjBrazil]

What's Costa Rica like nowadays. Haven't been in 10 years.

[HardDrive]

The Taormina has a lot of talent, ONLY at night.

It has been brought to my attention that guys rather stay across the street at the Dunn Inn (P4 P friendly) and bring the girl there.

They have a nice bar area with huge tv screens and only male bartenders whom speak English and are not actively asking for drinks to get you drunk and hit you with a $200 bill unlike at Taormina. Where they have a set of 4 ugly little bartenders and the tallest one whom barely speaks English rubs all over you for drinks ones she got you locked she start asking for shots for everyone single one of her coworkers.

The last time I was in San Jose (June 2022), the Dunn in was not guest friendly and has not been for quite a few years. Unless something has changed in the last month or so I would get an email from the hotel confirming their guest policy and hang on to it.

[CatBert55]

I disagree with withholding some money as leverage. Withhold all until after services are rendered. That's the custom in CR and any chica who thinks otherwise should be avoided. However, what I find works well is to agree on a base price but offer propina for good service. Most chicas will go the extra mile and give good service, especially if you do your part to make the session enjoyable. But money should only change hands when they are on their way out the door.

[Nixonbd]

Just recently finished a 5 day-trip in San Jose. Pretty much repeated what I did a few months earlier. I stayed at Taormina. Many chicas at night, but be careful choosing them. Many use drug, and are a pain to deal with if you don't lay down your rule clearly with them. Many will play game that promise everything and deliver nothing. Always get them to agree "pay after" never before, or they will try to leave early or deliver lousy services.

San Jose is a good alternation for Colombia, much smaller city, easier to maneuver. And a bid closer to the US. All establishments are no more than 15 min. Taxi ride away, not a bad option for a short trip.

Good report! Agree that it is a good idea to withhold a certain amount of money to use as leverage to get what was agreed upon. You can agree to $60 - $80 as "upfront" payment and a "propina" (tip) for service above and beyond. Those of us who travel there frequent enough, know the girls who give good service and those who just want you to ply them with booze and crap service.

As to the report from CashPit; I don't entirely agree. It sounds like he has had some bad experiences. However, I believe I have encountered the waitress who is always hawking for shots. She hits on a lot of guys, LOL. I buy a bartender or waitress much like a tip; for great service. I look forward to my return in a couple weeks. I'll provide an update then. Stay thirsty my friends.

[Viajando Musico]

Just recently finished a 5 day-trip in San Jose. Pretty much repeated what I did a few months earlier. I stayed at Taormina. Many chicas at night, but be careful choosing them. Many use drug, and are a pain to deal with if you don't lay down your rule clearly with them. Many will play game that promise everything and deliver nothing. Always get them to agree "pay after" never before, or they will try to leave early or deliver lousy services.

Went to some massage parlors, slightly older chicas than what you find in Taormina in those better-known establishments, but delivered better services. You will find younger girls working in some private casas a little further out, but some Spanish skill is needed.

I also used Skokka and had some good experiences. Again be careful with the ads there. If the girls don't show their faces, or if their ads have a bad vibe, ignore and move on. Very likely you will be disappointed. Also forget about the ads that are not willing to give you detail info. While soliciting services with the chicas, I received a Whatsapp message from a guy claiming he belongs to the cartel that controls the working girls in Costa Rica. He blamed me for taking too much time from the chicas by asking too many questions, and not using their services. I had the feeling that it was from an ad that the girl presented herself as high end escort, Charged more and answered my questions with an attitude and impatiently. Of course, I deleted the girl and ignored the message from the guy.

Best experience of the trip was delivered by a young girl I met in Sportsmen's Lodge. Not that I need them to, but she speaks perfect English. Claimed that she studied in London for a few years. We spent a couple hours dancing in the Lodge, and I brought her back to Taormina. And got a very steamy service. Sportsmen's Lodge has a more layback vibe. Many girls work back and forth in those 2 places.

San Jose is a good alternation for Colombia, much smaller city, easier to maneuver. And a bid closer to the US. All establishments are no more than 15 min. Taxi ride away, not a bad option for a short trip.

[CashPit]

The Taormina has a lot of talent, ONLY at night.

It has been brought to my attention that guys rather stay across the street at the Dunn Inn (P4 P friendly) and bring the girl there.

They have a nice bar area with huge tv screens and only male bartenders whom speak English and are not actively asking for drinks to get you drunk and hit you with a $200 bill unlike at Taormina. Where they have a set of 4 ugly little bartenders and the tallest one whom barely speaks English rubs all over you for drinks ones she got you locked she start asking for shots for everyone single one of her coworkers.

You will know who she is right away she will start calling you "my husband".

If you don't fall for that they apply the "charge him twice" bullshit.

If you are with a friend and you order something but you happen to pay because you are leaving with a chica, they will charge the guy who was left behind again. Especially because they have a set of ugly crackhead chicas to set the other guy up, by asking him for a beer or food even if he is not interested on taking a chica with him.

The ugly crusty chicas are willing to do that, because they don't have nothing to loose.

They get a drink or a meal, plus a share on that extra bill and get to kill two birds at ones.

The hot 8-10 mamas can be found only during the weekends and at night time.

Other than that, you are left with 3-6 crusty chicas trying to set you up from every corner.

At day time and during the week they have that train of crusty chicas waiting for a drink or a meal and $50 to do some drugs.

They are not there to make money. They are there to set you up as the little guy "manager" pleases so they let them inside and don't ban them form the Taormina.

They allow them to do drugs at the restroom and all that, but they have to do what he say's.

In that scenario you are better of going to those cheap pensions the cheap Charlies are always talkign about.

And that is only a few of the reasons why Taormina has been offering deals on the room reservations.

It is a weekends thing now, good quality mamas, they don't need to set you up because they will get paid any ways and not $50 like the crusty chicas.

This post was made for us the guys who like to pay for quality and have the money to do so.

For the cheap Charlies I will make a post later on how to properly use Skokka since you guys choose not to use common sense when on the page and get scammed even though the fake ads are clear and easy to spot.

Happy hunting fellow mongers.

[Nixonbd]

What are your thoughts on staying at Taormina, especially in comparison to Sportsmens Lodge? I've heard mixed reviews in terms of cleanliness, noise, etc. Also, how do the quality / quantity of the girls compare between the two?

When asking for a room at the Taoramina; go for the 4th floor "in the rear". The front of the hotel faces a fairly busy side street with early morning traffic. Rooms in the "420"s (no pun intended", face a wooded area. I find the rooms at the Taormina to be cleaner than the HDR; as is the casino.

[Rlgtict1]

What are your thoughts on staying at Taormina, especially in comparison to Sportsmens Lodge? I've heard mixed reviews in terms of cleanliness, noise, etc. Also, how do the quality / quantity of the girls compare between the two?

I thought the room was "ok" at Taormina. Clean although nothing special. Noise a few times but it died down pretty quickly each time. Restaurant attached to hotel was very good.

At least in my 3 night day, the talent was vastly superior at Taormina than anything else in the area by far. The other places were dead even in the evenings.