San Jose General Reports

[Stevewxly]

How about the Alajuela suburb ? It' s next to the JuanSantaMaria International Airport and must somehow attract the ladies looking for action .

Anybody who can claim some experience there or has watched some action there?

I don't believe that I could say that I have ever been to Alajuela - except I have come and gone from the International Airport many times.

Action or P4P gals will be where you find them. That is - there may be a few who live out near Alajuela, and there may actually be a masage parlor or two out in that area of town - but for the most part you will find the "action" in other parts of town (San Jose).

Mainly downtown - near the what is called the gulch - adjacent to the Del Rey Hotel - within 4-5 blocks. Now there are little bars all over town where one can find some action even in the outlaying areas. Mostly these bars will be what I would call Tico places - spots where Tico guys hang out and maybe a couple ot Tica gals- who - for a price- will session for sex for money.

Also there are massage parlors located in different sections of town for action, and of course places like the Del Rey Hotel - which I think could safely be called "the P4P action capital of Costa Rica".

If you have been there you know what I mean - if not - then you need to check it out - and then don't worry to much about going out to Alajuela - unless you just want to enjoy a taxi or bus ride out there and back.

[Victorn]

Barrio Amon is where the following is located: Sportsman's Lodge, Castillo Hotel, Dunn Inn, New Fantasy MP, Hotel Liittle Havana, Holiday Inn, and the San Jose Zoo - just to name a few places there.

Barrio Amon is a suburb (more or less) of San Jose and is located just 3-4 blocks North of the Hotel Del Rey. I suppose it starts just North of Parque Morazon which is the park adjacent to Morazon Hotel, Key Largo and the Del Rey.

Anyway if I wanted to kick back and have a comfortable place to watch the Super Bowl or the Olympics..... that is where I would go, as they cater 100 % to mongering Gringos.

How about the Alajuela suburb ? It' s next to the JuanSantaMaria International Airport and must somehow attract the ladies looking for action .

Anybody who can claim some experience there or has watched some action there?

[Toadtamer2]

JR's is decent. Comparable pricing as US. Around the corner from SL, close to the zoo.

[DR Monger II]

Hamburger palace has ribs. It's cheap.

[CrazyHorse0017]

Nixonbd:

As for restaurants near the gulch. I've always liked taking chicas to La Esquina de Buenos Aires for some really good Argentine beef. Kinda pricey ($40 for two to get stuffed with filet, wine, coffee and dessert). A block down the street is Tin Jo and Don Wang, both highly recommended asian food places. I also like the menu at Cafe Mundo near La Amistad. Also, don't forget about the restaurant at la Amistad. The food is awesome. The chicas sometime like to go dancing at El Pueblo. I once took a few to Papa Pez seafood place there and they really liked it. Not too expensive.

As for strip clubs. I stay out of them. But thats just me.

Crazyhorse.

[Superman06]

Any place in San Jose to get good ribs? I don't want to be charged an arm and leg for a rack ( of pig nor woman) of decent ribs. Maybe even goat or lamb will do

The only place I know is JR Ribs. Never been myself but lots of fellow mongers seem to like it, though most say to stay away from the coleslaw for health reasons. Cost wise I think it's comparable to what you would pay in the states.
http://www.jrribs.com/about-us.htm

[Fuddzie]

Any place in San Jose to get good ribs? I don't want to be charged an arm and leg for a rack ( of pig nor woman) of decent ribs. Maybe even goat or lamb will do

[Stevewxly]

I trave to SJ on a regular basis but usually confine my activities to the Gringo Gulch area.

1. Are there any decent shopping malls in the area to walk around during the day?

2. Best resturaunt in the area, maybe to take a chica for dinner?

3. Strip clubs that don't nickle and dime you to death with drink prices, to sit back, watch the show and maybe negotiate a meet the next day or evening?

I can help you with a couple of your questions-

Shopping Malls - Yes the San Pedro Mall is very nice, fairly new, and should work well for you. It has some nice shops, a very nice food court with just about anything you would care to eat, and a good movie theater with about 6 screens.

It is located approx. 3 miles due East of the Del Rey Hotel. You can take a taxi the first time you visit (should run you about $ 2.50-3.00 for a taxi)and see where it is...then you can take the bus on your next trip - if you are comfortable doing this. I take buses everywhere in San Jose....good, cheap, safe, and fairly quick transportation.

Bus will be marked on the front with San Pedro Mall and other names. Make sure you get on the right bus. The bus stop to use in on 2nd Ave. ( walk out the main door of the Del Rey (towards Key Largo), turn left, cross the street, walk past the New York Bar on your left, keep walking abut another 2 blocks till you get to 2nd Ave. , cross the street, turn left, walk up about another 1 block until you are in front of an outside flower shop.
That is where you would catch the San Pedro Mall bus. bus ride should be about 35 cents or 110-150 colones.

Ride the bus until you see the Burger King on your right and the Mall will be directly across the street. Ring your bell for the bus there....and then you will go around the Rotunda with the fountain in the middle, and the bus should stop and let you off on the other side. You will then need to walk about 1 block back down the hill to the Mall. Or you can get off before hitting the Mall-if you time it correctly.

On your return to San Jose...the buses stop out in front of the Mall and all of them go into town (San Jose). Ask the driver, " San Jose"...he will say Si...get on and go back to town.

More than likely you will get off at the Mas y Menos Supermarket. Then it's a 2-3 block walk back up to the Del Rey. One of the buses goes a different route and will go to the Morazon Park - which is about 100 yards from the Del Rey.....within sight.
After a couple of bus trips out to the Mall and back - you will figure out which bus to take to get you closer your destination - on the return trip.

Best Restaurant -

This is like asking what is the best car - there will be several answers depending upon the person who answers....but for my money I like to take gals out to the Lukas Restaurant. It is very nice, with good waiters, good food that is reasonably priced - moderate - like $ 6.00 - $ 7.00 US for a steak dinner- drinks, wine, and all the trimmings.

It is North from the gulch about 3-4 miles, and should run you about $ 3-4.00 by taxi. There are lots of other fine restaurants...but I will let you discover them or ask others what their opinion on that is.

Strip Club -

There's De Pulufio's - just a few blocks East from the San Pedro Mall...does not open until about 11 PM. There was a small cover charge-like $ 3.00 -$ 4.00- which included 2 drinks- and they did not hassel you to purchase more drinks and also the ladies do not bother you at all.

Another club - Pantera Rosa....have not been there in a long time, but it used to be good.

[Nixonbd]

I trave to SJ on a regular basis but usually confine my activities to the Gringo Gulch area.

1. Are there any decent shopping malls in the area to walk around during the day?

2. Best resturaunt in the area, maybe to take a chica for dinner?

3. Strip clubs that don't nickle and dime you to death with drink prices, to sit back, watch the show and maybe negotiate a meet the next day or evening?

[Mr Jetsetter]

Hi,

What would be the place to watch olympic ice hockey in Barrio Amon? And is there a good gym/health club round Barrio Amon?

Thanks

Start using the "Search this thread" function to get tons of useful info. Re a good gym near Barrio Amon, go to the "General Info" thread (where you should have posted this query in the first place) and enter the word "gym" under the 'Search this Thread" prompt at the top righthand corner of the page. You will only get one hit, mine from 12/10/09, but it should help you out.

[Mr Jetsetter]

Some buddies and I are planning a trip somewhere quick (i.e. short direct flight) for 4/5/10 to 4/10/10. We are thinking about CR.

Noticed that April 4th is when Easter falls this year. One of the guys can only go these dates. I know it will be dead during Semana Santa but wondering if the talent will be back on the job the Monday after Easter? Do the Colombianas return a couple of days after Easter after being home? I could not find a specific post that addressed this.

Also thinking about Sportmens Lodge? Seems like pretty good reviews here. I think they have a 3br setup. We rent a 3br condo in Rio every time we go there. Thanks.

These dates are fine. Things will be back to normal the day after Easter Sunday.

[Oh Ya Papi]

Some buddies and I are planning a trip somewhere quick (i.e. short direct flight) for 4/5/10 to 4/10/10. We are thinking about CR.

Noticed that April 4th is when Easter falls this year. One of the guys can only go these dates. I know it will be dead during Semana Santa but wondering if the talent will be back on the job the Monday after Easter? Do the Colombianas return a couple of days after Easter after being home? I could not find a specific post that addressed this.

Also thinking about Sportmens Lodge? Seems like pretty good reviews here. I think they have a 3br setup. We rent a 3br condo in Rio every time we go there. Thanks.

i have been for 3 semana santas ( spring break, week before easter.) i rocked s.j and jaco. i am goin this year also!!!. lets keep the demand up. although i speak spanish and have many friends and a family in costa rica. It is still great . just go, its great. keep up the demand, what else are your options? its a cheap flight close, and easy. gfe possible!!! good luck

[Dave7427]

Some buddies and I are planning a trip somewhere quick (i.e. short direct flight) for 4/5/10 to 4/10/10. We are thinking about CR.

Noticed that April 4th is when Easter falls this year. One of the guys can only go these dates. I know it will be dead during Semana Santa but wondering if the talent will be back on the job the Monday after Easter? Do the Colombianas return a couple of days after Easter after being home? I could not find a specific post that addressed this.

Also thinking about Sportmens Lodge? Seems like pretty good reviews here. I think they have a 3br setup. We rent a 3br condo in Rio every time we go there. Thanks.

[Stevewxly]

Have no idea where Barrio Amon is, but for great sports viewing, I recommend Chubbs Sports Bar at Parque Morazan. At least eight big screen TVs all with individual satelite boxes. Plus Jessica bartends during the day, can always watch her too, lol. Wish I had thought about booking over Super Bowl weekend, damn. Will have to wait til the week after.

Barrio Amon is where the following is located: Sportsman's Lodge, Castillo Hotel, Dunn Inn, New Fantasy MP, Hotel Liittle Havana, Holiday Inn, and the San Jose Zoo - just to name a few places there.

Barrio Amon is a suburb (more or less) of San Jose and is located just 3-4 blocks North of the Hotel Del Rey. I suppose it starts just North of Parque Morazon which is the park adjacent to Morazon Hotel, Key Largo and the Del Rey.

Anyway if I wanted to kick back and have a comfortable place to watch the Super Bowl or the Olympics..... that is where I would go, as they cater 100 % to mongering Gringos.

[Nixonbd]

Sportsmans Lodge - right in the heart of Barro Amon has a nice bar, working girls, and several large screen TV's. I would check them out for watching some of the Olympic games.

Not sure of a good gym....look that up in the phone book when you get there and you should see several of them.

P.Vida

Have no idea where Barrio Amon is, but for great sports viewing, I recommend Chubbs Sports Bar at Parque Morazan. At least eight big screen TVs all with individual satelite boxes. Plus Jessica bartends during the day, can always watch her too, lol. Wish I had thought about booking over Super Bowl weekend, damn. Will have to wait til the week after.