San Jose General Reports

[Oldexpat]

Back in 1999 there was an old converted mansion in San Jose turned into a fun palace. Place was called "The Green Door" and run by some gringos. Anyone know what became of this place? Had a few nice group hot tub adventures there.

[Fuddzie]

Fuddzie,

How you doing buddy? Are you still in CR ?

I still think it was Mark Twain who said it, and then Bernie Madoff put it into practice......in a BIG way.
Poor Bernie - all that money and he won't get to spend it now.

No longer in CR. May return in Feb for a few days.

[Pure Power]

This is the taxi story in a 'nutshell'. I cringed when I read about the guy who flipped the taxi driver a 5 dollar bill for the ride from the Del Rey to the Sportsmans Lodge.

That is about three times what it should be for that short ride in San Jose.

Like the women who want and demand 'Cien" - just smile and say "NO"- same with a taxi driver - don't overpay or they will get used to it and then demand that much from their next fare.

The price of gasoline is high....but one does not need to pay 2-3 times what you should be paying.
Unless you are just a real "sport"......and another name for that kind of a guy is - Fool.

I believe it was Mark Twain who said, " A fool and his money are soon parted".

And one wonders why the area around the Del Rey is over-run with scum. Its like lions waiting/hunting around a watering hole in Africa.

I cant count how many taxis I've gotten out of in different countries where the driver wouldn't turn on the meter.

Listen, I know one or two dollars is not much money, but I will not allow myself to be taken advantage of. Whats so hard about paying what it costs? Just round up to the nearest 100 and that's the "tip".

[Dickhead]

You are off by about 300 years; the quote is from Thomas Tusser. Mark Twain lost several fortunes speculating foolishly in the stock market and other silly ventures.

http://thinkexist.com/quotes/thomas_tusser/

[Stevewxly]

I believe it was Mark Twain who said, " A fool and his money are soon parted". I thought it was Bernie Madoff

Fuddzie,

How you doing buddy? Are you still in CR ?

I still think it was Mark Twain who said it, and then Bernie Madoff put it into practice......in a BIG way.
Poor Bernie - all that money and he won't get to spend it now.

[Fuddzie]

I believe it was Mark Twain who said, " A fool and his money are soon parted".[/QUOTE]

I thought it was Bernie Madoff

[Stevewxly]

Soon it will be 3,000 colones to the Castillo or Sportsman.

Guys its approximately 300-400 colones to Barrio Ammon from the Del Rey.

Most of the taxi drivers that cruise the Del Rey at night are scam artists and do not deserve a "tip".

All you have to do is make certain they turn the meter on, if not get out. Also make sure you flag down a moving taxi and NEVER one that is parked outside the Del Rey. Your lady in tow might even get a little wet over your new found assertiveness!!

This is the taxi story in a 'nutshell'. I cringed when I read about the guy who flipped the taxi driver a 5 dollar bill for the ride from the Del Rey to the Sportsmans Lodge.

That is about three times what it should be for that short ride in San Jose.

Like the women who want and demand 'Cien" - just smile and say "NO"- same with a taxi driver - don't overpay or they will get used to it and then demand that much from their next fare.

The price of gasoline is high....but one does not need to pay 2-3 times what you should be paying.
Unless you are just a real "sport"......and another name for that kind of a guy is - Fool.

I believe it was Mark Twain who said, " A fool and his money are soon parted".

[Pure Power]

Soon it will be 3,000 colones to the Castillo or Sportsman.

Guys its approximately 300-400 colones to Barrio Ammon from the Del Rey.

Most of the taxi drivers that cruise the Del Rey at night are scam artists and do not deserve a "tip".

All you have to do is make certain they turn the meter on, if not get out. Also make sure you flag down a moving taxi and NEVER one that is parked outside the Del Rey. Your lady in tow might even get a little wet over your new found assertiveness!!

[Lowkey1]

You got my interest. What is the deal with Calle 6? Sws? Or something else? And is it safe at night? Or is this a day activity?

The streets aren't the place to find company. I do know a couple of girls I met elsewhere that now work the streets, but even if they are ok, the girl next to her probably isn't. They SWs in San Jose are avoiding the gringos or looking to rip them off. If they want to meet gringos, they don't work the streets. If you want a cheap thrill, check out Calle 6.

[Bilko]

What if any is the Street Walker scene here?

If there is one. Where is it? Or do most of the girls just flock to the hotels?

The streets aren't the place to find company. I do know a couple of girls I met elsewhere that now work the streets, but even if they are ok, the girl next to her probably isn't. They SWs in San Jose are avoiding the gringos or looking to rip them off. If they want to meet gringos, they don't work the streets. If you want a cheap thrill, check out Calle 6.

[Iamsmooth]

I was just there in November and took a taxi to/from Del Rey/Sportsman, if I remember correctly it was around $3.00 with a tip I just threw him a $5.00, everyone was happy

Taxi fare from Del Rey to Sportsman Lodge normally runs from 1,000 to 1,500 colones ($2 to $3 US). Of course, they tend to charge the 1,500 after dark because they know you will not be walking back, especially at night.

But as you mentioned, a few extra colones makes everyone happy.

[Lion Killer]

I was just there in November and took a taxi to/from Del Rey/Sportsman, if I remember correctly it was around $3.00 with a tip I just threw him a $5.00, everyone was happy

[Toadtamer2]

Two bucks would be with a good propina!

[Stevewxly]

How much to pay for a taxi from the Del Rey Hotel to the Sportsmans Lodge ???



A taxi ride from say the Hotel Del Rey to the Sportsmans Lodge ( which is approx. 7-8 blocks) should not run you any more than about $ 2.00. That would convert to approx. 1,000 colones.

Your best bet will be to ask the taxi driver to turn on and run his meter - called the Maria in Spanish - pronounced exactly like the womans name.

I believe it will be easier for you to use colones in San Jose for small fees like taxi's and such - than dollars. And it will perhaps be cheaper too, as some people in CR will not readily be able to do the money conversion - as quickly as you would be able to do.

[SavePros321]

I hear its better to take a taxi from place to place. What is the cost for a small run from say Del Ray to Sportsman Lounge? I think thats about a mile. I know in Tijuana its spose to be 5 bucks to run from one place to another downtown. ALso. What is the cost in CRC? Is there a better price using CRC or dollars? Same thing with the girls. I know the conversion is not perfect but just curious if you save a few dollars.

Check out the "General Info" forum. I just got through asking the same exact questions and got pretty good informative responses.