San Jose General Reports

[Kharkoon]

I've tried to find my answer but couldn't on past threads; wondering if visiting San Jose is worth it from Dec. 26 up to New Year's? I know Christmas day will be super quiet but was wondering about the following day until New Year's?

[BigTimeFun]

Perhaps if this was posted in the "General Info" thread you might have received a response. Not exactly a trip report.

Thanks for the tip. I am posting in a number of places to cast a wider net. I will definitely try general info.

[TheLearner89]

How do you manage your travel and currency? Preebookings of hotel and female company? Where do you get good quality female companions? More like upscale providers?

[Pulled Pork]

I went to Casa Portuguesa on Calle 6 near the Vikingo Bar. It was about $20 for a half hour. I chose Sandra, and older but very attractive Colombian. She did not speak English. Got undressed and she slipped out of her dress almost like a snake shedding its skin. First came the covered BJ, then cow girl then mesh. I finished doggie and had a pretty good time. She took the condom off with a wipe then gave me a couple more to clean myself up with. I got dressed and left. I didn't tip her and she did not seem to care. All in all it was money well spent as Sandra looked pretty good. Good bang for the buck.

[PoonyD]

Really it's a good idea to follow this advice anytime you're in a city environment or an area where you are an outsider or tourist.

[TwistedBrother]

I too have not had any run-ins with them in years, since the one mentioned below. To be clear, the danger is mostly in getting pick-pocketed by them. Two or 3 will come running up to you, distract you, then another 1-2 will go for your back pocket looking for your wallet.

Many years ago I got robbed this way; but luckily they didn't get my wallet, just my electronic translator. (So long ago this was before smart phones!) I learned my lesson.
If a group of girls or trannies come running up to you, warn them off. I often carry pepper spray just for this eventuality. But again, I've not been accosted by them in many years. I just feel safer at night with pepper spray in my pocket. When I go into the Rey I just throw it in my underwear. They seldom search me anyway.

Wow, kinda glad to know I'm not the only one who's had this happen- though it was in Cali, Colombia, not Costa Rica. But yeah, the tranny gang robbery thing is crazy. I jogged away and thought I'd escaped, but two followed me and one pulled out a knife. Lost some cash, but fortunately nothing else. Good advice to not even get close and have a safety plan in areas like this.

[Johnny Sax]

At Johnny sax.

I am not a very picky guy so my standards are way lower than most guys. So I have no problem finding girls at Monica's and some of the other MPs. As far as trannies go I noticed most of them tended to be hanging around the edges of the park or across the street and then up to a 2 block radius. I never saw a group bigger than 4 and they really didn't seem to be bothering anyone. In general I felt San Jose was very safe. I am sure if you travel around the city there are probably some really dangerous unsafe neighborhoods but that's the same in any City in the world. But generally speaking I felt much safer walking around in San Jose at night then I would driving through some neighborhoods in the USA During the day.

Okay then the police must have moved the trannies down the hill away from Morazan Park when I was there last; probably slacking off and letting them come up the hill again.

I too have not had any run-ins with them in years, since the one mentioned below. To be clear, the danger is mostly in getting pick-pocketed by them. Two or 3 will come running up to you, distract you, then another 1-2 will go for your back pocket looking for your wallet.

Many years ago I got robbed this way; but luckily they didn't get my wallet, just my electronic translator. (So long ago this was before smart phones!) I learned my lesson.
If a group of girls or trannies come running up to you, warn them off. I often carry pepper spray just for this eventuality. But again, I've not been accosted by them in many years. I just feel safer at night with pepper spray in my pocket. When I go into the Rey I just throw it in my underwear. They seldom search me anyway.

I'm like you, poonyd, I am not afraid of walking in San Jose. I have been in worse neighborhoods. I would NOT wander into the worst parts of San Jose but the area 6 blocks in every direction of the Del Rey isn't that bad.

So this advice isn't for you, but for newbies and also serves as a reminder for some not-so newbies:

One should never walk drunk or impaired, more than a block or two, and one should always remain alert of one's surroundings in San Jose.

Even during the day time, one needs to maintain alertness. Is it teeming with pickpockets and thieves? No, I would not say that. BUT it does happen. I was pick-pocketed once on one of the walking streets, Ave 1 I think it was. One guy bumped into me and another guy amazingly quickly got into my daypack on my back and grabbed what he hoped was my wallet. It was just my eyeglasses. A substantial loss anyway, but could have been worse. Now I carry my backpack on my front, kangaroo style in SJ.

At night of course there may be guys just looking to rob a drunken or semi-conscious gringo, hoping to score some crack or coke. So you just got to be aware of that and know who's around you and behind you etc, at night. If you see someone who might be following you, there's no shame in picking up the pace or running from them if you have to. If they're crack addicts they're usually too out of it to go fast anyway, so walking fast in general is another good practice.

By the way please NEVER GIVE THE BEGGARS IN FRONT OF THE DEL REY MONEY! Several are the same crack addicts that have been there for years. And if you stop to get your money out who knows what could happen. I just speed up and blow by them shaking my head no. I wish the police would drive them out of there but for some reason they don't.

[PoonyD]

At Johnny sax.

I am not a very picky guy so my standards are way lower than most guys. So I have no problem finding girls at Monica's and some of the other MPs. As far as trannies go I noticed most of them tended to be hanging around the edges of the park or across the street and then up to a 2 block radius. I never saw a group bigger than 4 and they really didn't seem to be bothering anyone. In general I felt San Jose was very safe. I am sure if you travel around the city there are probably some really dangerous unsafe neighborhoods but that's the same in any City in the world. But generally speaking I felt much safer walking around in San Jose at night then I would driving through some neighborhoods in the USA During the day.

[Johnny Sax]

I started giving daily updates on Monica's but I got lazy so here is my overall report. If it looks familiar it's because I posted it to a few other sites.

So I am not going to get deep into details. Just going to give you guys the highlights. I stayed at La Amistad paid the extra $10 for the all inclusive. Hands down the best monger friendly hotel I have ever stayed at. I can't say enough good things about these guys. And what an unbelievable deal the all inclusive is. All the like minded fellows who stay there are cool. Definitely like that clubhouse vibe. Castillo is also great too. Uber from the airport to the hotel costed $16. As far as the ticas go I sampled a wide variety of them. Definitely better off getting colones and negotiating with them. Sportsman had some very nice talent and del Rey was better on Wednesday and Thursday night. I think a lot of the top tier girls go to Jaco to get the big money. Still there was plenty of action. From del Rey and sportsman I was able to negotiate most pulls from 30,000 colones to 40,000 colones. Daytime action Monica's is a great value spot to bang decent young talent for 14 mil no haggling. Stopped in a bunch of other MPs and what not. Believe it or not or not my best session was on Calle 6 at a 6 mil MP. Girl's name was Melissa and she did not disappoint. She definitely seems to enjoy her work and I think she actually liked phucking me, or she is one hell of an actress. Either way I am not complaining. A decent Phuck for under $10 USA She was licking asshole and all without me even asking. I only spent $100 once the whole trip and that was by choice on my last night. I took a super plastic tica from del Rey. She was extremely hot to me. She had major work done. Fake everything. I'm pretty sure she had work on her abs and face too. Spoke good English. She started negotiations at $150 USA I told her $100 and she took it without hestitation. I probably could have gotten her lower if I used colones or felt like haggling because it was a slow night but all I had left in the safe was a $100 bill. So I just decided to make my last one a good one. She did not disappoint. No rush and good service. I know many guys aren't into the plastic Barbie dolls. I usually don't do them because they usually charge more. All in all it was a great trip. My first time in CR and I will definitely be coming back. Another quick note. Once I arrived to the hotel I went everywhere on foot and felt completely safe the whole trip. The only time I took a taxi is when I pulled a girl from the del rey. Otherwise I walked. Whether with other guys or by myself I didn't feel any danger at all. The way many people talked about the trannies near the park I had an image in my head of 30-40 trannies with crow bars and knives ready to jump out of bushes ready to and rob me. The truth is I only noticed a few of them and they seem to mind there own business. No issues at all with them or the local tico hustlers. After many trips to sosua dr San Jose feels like I am in the baby pool as far as safety goes. Obviously everyone's experience and comfort level is different and I am only sharing mine.

Nice post. Thanks.

I guess I'll have to check out Monicas again. I swear I've never seen anything good there when I passed by though!

Did you actually see trannies near the park? Last time I was there it seemed they were only a few blocks south of there, kinda between the Holiday Inn and the Park.

However they did USED to be a problem and one should still be careful.

Once a few years ago they accosted my friend and me in front of the Holiday Inn and they tried to grab my friend's wallet. He took a swing at one and I had to pull out my pepper spray to get them to back off.

But that was years ago and like I say, as far as I have seen they now hang out further away, a couple blocks behind the Holiday Inn. I passed them as I walked from the Taormina to the Del Rey. One should not walk at night but I've always been brave that way. I don't recommend others do it.

[Johnny Sax]

When I was there I stayed at an upscale hotel in escazu and had a room at morazon (right next to Dr) for like $35 a night that I just used for bringing girls back from hdr. If I'm back in sj I will do the same thing again.

You must have been there a long time ago!

Last year I paid $55-60 a night, and right now the cheapest I could find was $73 a night so I took the Taormina at $76 a night which is way better.

Like I said though, I have heard you can sometimes get a room for an hour at the Morazan. BUT they have new management now and have done some renovation so not sure they even offer that any more. Certainly not if they're full which they seem to be a lot lately.

[World Travel 69]

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?h...052169335&z=15

This may be for the gents who are a bit more familiar with San Jose.

Anyone have any chicas or spots in Rohrmoser? I'll be staying soon in that area for business and have noticed many middle class girls that moonlight as semi-pros when I have been there in past. I'll use tinder and find something good but if anyone has referrals let them fly.

[OldSchool318]

This may be for the gents who are a bit more familiar with San Jose.

Anyone have any chicas or spots in Rohrmoser? I'll be staying soon in that area for business and have noticed many middle class girls that moonlight as semi-pros when I have been there in past. I'll use tinder and find something good but if anyone has referrals let them fly.

[Pulled Pork]

You do not have to tip at all. Some girls may not like it if you don't but others don't' expect it.

I live here and how I handle it is this:

If their service is good but nothing special I'll give them 2-3 mil extra ($3-5 at current exchange rates).

If their service is TOP NOTCH I will give them 5 mil which is about $8 if I feel like it, or whatever I have close to that.

If their service is average or less than average I'll give NO tip and if they ask I'll tell them why, as I never plan to see them again anyway.

Thanks Johnny, I will take your advice.

[PoonyD]

I started giving daily updates on Monica's but I got lazy so here is my overall report. If it looks familiar it's because I posted it to a few other sites.

So I am not going to get deep into details. Just going to give you guys the highlights. I stayed at La Amistad paid the extra $10 for the all inclusive. Hands down the best monger friendly hotel I have ever stayed at. I can't say enough good things about these guys. And what an unbelievable deal the all inclusive is. All the like minded fellows who stay there are cool. Definitely like that clubhouse vibe. Castillo is also great too. Uber from the airport to the hotel costed $16. As far as the ticas go I sampled a wide variety of them. Definitely better off getting colones and negotiating with them. Sportsman had some very nice talent and del Rey was better on Wednesday and Thursday night. I think a lot of the top tier girls go to Jaco to get the big money. Still there was plenty of action. From del Rey and sportsman I was able to negotiate most pulls from 30,000 colones to 40,000 colones. Daytime action Monica's is a great value spot to bang decent young talent for 14 mil no haggling. Stopped in a bunch of other MPs and what not. Believe it or not or not my best session was on Calle 6 at a 6 mil MP. Girl's name was Melissa and she did not disappoint. She definitely seems to enjoy her work and I think she actually liked phucking me, or she is one hell of an actress. Either way I am not complaining. A decent Phuck for under $10 USA She was licking asshole and all without me even asking. I only spent $100 once the whole trip and that was by choice on my last night. I took a super plastic tica from del Rey. She was extremely hot to me. She had major work done. Fake everything. I'm pretty sure she had work on her abs and face too. Spoke good English. She started negotiations at $150 USA I told her $100 and she took it without hestitation. I probably could have gotten her lower if I used colones or felt like haggling because it was a slow night but all I had left in the safe was a $100 bill. So I just decided to make my last one a good one. She did not disappoint. No rush and good service. I know many guys aren't into the plastic Barbie dolls. I usually don't do them because they usually charge more. All in all it was a great trip. My first time in CR and I will definitely be coming back. Another quick note. Once I arrived to the hotel I went everywhere on foot and felt completely safe the whole trip. The only time I took a taxi is when I pulled a girl from the del rey. Otherwise I walked. Whether with other guys or by myself I didn't feel any danger at all. The way many people talked about the trannies near the park I had an image in my head of 30-40 trannies with crow bars and knives ready to jump out of bushes ready to [CodeWord123] and rob me. The truth is I only noticed a few of them and they seem to mind there own business. No issues at all with them or the local tico hustlers. After many trips to sosua dr San Jose feels like I am in the baby pool as far as safety goes. Obviously everyone's experience and comfort level is different and I am only sharing mine.

[HumanBeing1]

I'm headed to S. J. For work in a couple weeks and will be staying far outside of the downtown area.

Getting to the Del Ray or elsewhere in the vicinity seems pretty unlikely, is there a reliable website that one can order room service from?

When I was there I stayed at an upscale hotel in escazu and had a room at morazon (right next to Dr) for like $35 a night that I just used for bringing girls back from hdr. If I'm back in sj I will do the same thing again.