San Jose General Reports

[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.

[HappyTraveler8]

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?

[Nixonbd]

Was my feeling as well, which is why I asked about the Gran.

HDR is convenient, but it's not the nicest hotel. In all the years I've visited the HDR, I've not been able to book the top-floor suite with the balcony & hot tub, but I managed it this time (probably need to add a few gallons of Clorox before getting into that hot tub LOL).

Also, I noticed the Holiday Inn (which has some nice rooms) is also very close to the HDR. Anyone have any experience there?

I've stayed in the 6th floor, corner suite about 4 - 5 times. There are two; one on each side, but one is the "owner's suite" I was fortunate to stay in there once as well. It is very nice, but not real great during the rainy season.

The Castillo has rooftop suites as well; though no hot tub. Also, the quality of the girls at the Castillo is, let's just saw, lacking in quality. Though, they are inclusive with food and drinks.

[HardDrive]

Every room at the Sportsmens are unique. Some very basic and some quite luxurious. Their website describes each room and shows the price and availability.

Sleep in reminds me of a Hampton or Courtyard from a room perspective. The reason I avoid it as most of the guests, like the Holiday Inn are not really there for P4 P. I guess I am a bit old fashioned and don't like the walk of shame.

On the other hand, if I was in San Jose primarily for business and was thinking of a liasion or two then I would definitely consider the Sleep Inn.

[Crusader560]

I feel sleep inn. Still gives you that regular normal hotel feel. With a clean room and hot water. It is better than Taormina or del Ray. Now, I have never stayed a sportsmen. But, I don't think the rooms would be on par. The only problem with Sleep Inn. Is the guest fee is either $25 or $28 dollars. But, happy hunting, LOL.

The Holiday Inn is a very nice hotel. PreCovid there was an:$85 guest fee for unregistered guests. And you are pretty much guaranteed to get the stinkeye from the other guests and staff as you walk her to the elevator.

If you want to stay in that area why go to the Sportsmens or the Castillo. Both are entirely guest friendly with no fees regardless of the number of guests. Both have bars where the ladies will ply their trade. Sometimes they are crowded, sometimes not. Both are a short walk or cab ride to the Del Rey or the Taormina.

The Del Rey is a nice bar to visit but their rooms kind of suck and they do have a fee for each woman you take up the elevator. Last I heard it was $20. If you are a young man that can add up.

[HardDrive]

Was my feeling as well, which is why I asked about the Gran.

HDR is convenient, but it's not the nicest hotel. In all the years I've visited the HDR, I've not been able to book the top-floor suite with the balcony & hot tub, but I managed it this time (probably need to add a few gallons of Clorox before getting into that hot tub LOL).

Also, I noticed the Holiday Inn (which has some nice rooms) is also very close to the HDR. Anyone have any experience there?

The Holiday Inn is a very nice hotel. PreCovid there was an:$85 guest fee for unregistered guests. And you are pretty much guaranteed to get the stinkeye from the other guests and staff as you walk her to the elevator.

If you want to stay in that area why go to the Sportsmens or the Castillo. Both are entirely guest friendly with no fees regardless of the number of guests. Both have bars where the ladies will ply their trade. Sometimes they are crowded, sometimes not. Both are a short walk or cab ride to the Del Rey or the Taormina.

The Del Rey is a nice bar to visit but their rooms kind of suck and they do have a fee for each woman you take up the elevator. Last I heard it was $20. If you are a young man that can add up.