San Jose General Reports

[MikeMark]

Just booked a night at Taormina next month.

So, are there gang type crowds hanging out there? CR wasn't on my list of "dodging bullets" places.

That this was a one off and netver will happen again. But. 10-12 years ago this would happen on occasion at the Del Rey. Anywhere you have prostitution you're going to have drugs. Anyplace you have drugs you're going to have thugs.

These stories come up at least once or twice a year in Jaco, anywhere in the DR, Medellin.

But Taoromina has good security inside the hotel, bar, casino, poker room. It's impossible for them to control every pissed off thug with a gun and a motorcycle that thinks they're in an episode of Narcos.

[Nixonbd]

I'm trying to figure this one out what's the purpose of paying a hundred bucks for something that's should be cheaper in a 3rd world nation. Most of the locals I meet pay no more than $25 for a chick in Latin America. You can get the same kinda chick in Seattle WA, LA, Oakland or Houston Texas for the same price.

Guys started paying $100 back when the HDR was at the top of its game. Since the Taormina has taken over, the quality has gone down, but the price keeps going up, for shit service and asking for tips.

As long as visiting Gringos keep paying foolish prices, nothing will change. And $200 for a girl at Cocal to just stare at the ceiling, that's even more foolish!

[Nixonbd]

Not sure who is hanging out inside, but there is drug dealing around the area there, and the guy getting 19 bullets the other night in front of the front door may have been involved in that. Who knows.

The HDR started going downhill when they let Ticos into the Blue Marlin bar; same thing is happening here. What used to be a sports bar that was predominantly visiting Gringos, it's now predominantly Ticos. One of them may be the boyfriend of one of the many girls, who knows. I met one girl in the Taormina who had a 9 mm tattoo on the thigh with the word "Gangsta" above it. Yes, there are gang elements that go in the Taormina. Another, older woman I met in the bar, her sone was killed in a gang shootout. Last, there are drugs sold every night on the street outside the Taormina. I know of American's who go out and make buys.

Loss of Gringo revenue will put that place out of business.

[MwenByen]

I'm trying to figure this one out what's the purpose of paying a hundred bucks for something that's should be cheaper in a 3rd world nation. Most of the locals I meet pay no more than $25 for a chick in Latin America. You can get the same kinda chick in Seattle WA, LA, Oakland or Houston Texas for the same price.

[Zeos1]

Just booked a night at Taormina next month.

So, are there gang type crowds hanging out there? CR wasn't on my list of "dodging bullets" places.

Not sure who is hanging out inside, but there is drug dealing around the area there, and the guy getting 19 bullets the other night in front of the front door may have been involved in that. Who knows.

[AlexTref]

Yikes! I was just thinking about booking a stay there for next month. 😒.

Just booked a night at Taormina next month.

So, are there gang type crowds hanging out there? CR wasn't on my list of "dodging bullets" places.

[TitanX]

That is an old shooting. This one happened at the Taormina, not the Del Rey.

https://www.teletica.com/sucesos/de-...an-jose_355345

Yikes! I was just thinking about booking a stay there for next month. 😒.

[World Travel 69]

A few years ago one of our members got caught doing that and is serving time in jail.

Just to let you know, while prostitution is legal in Costa Rica pimping or openly providing girls is not.
For those who want to contact my friend please be aware of this.

[Eric Boynton]

https://news.co.cr/man-gunned-sexual...ta-rica/49962/

That is an old shooting. This one happened at the Taormina, not the Del Rey.

https://www.teletica.com/sucesos/de-...an-jose_355345

[Buksida]

19 shots, 1 dead.

https://news.co.cr/man-gunned-sexual...ta-rica/49962/

[Eric Boynton]

19 shots, 1 dead.

[Sammon]

Just to let you know, while prostitution is legal in Costa Rica pimping or openly providing girls is not. For those who want to contact my friend please be aware of this.

[MoneyShot]

Thanks for the heads up. Where is it. Not familiar with the place?

Not far from Pension El Castillio. If that place is still around.

https://www.nightclubmargaritas.com

[Sammon]

I was introduced by a forum member to a lady who helps in reservations, transportation including girls for long stay. I have booked through her Taormina and first chica is free. I have booked through her at cocal also. She quotes competetive prices. And service is top notch. It is with her permission I am posting here. She wants more business. If anyone wants her contact info I can share with you her contact info by PM.

My schedule to go there in May. After my trip I can post a report in detail and it will be your choice to use her or not.

[Kbdb2488]

I visted both Taormina and Jaco a few months ago. At Tao 150, then settle on 100. At Cocal, its 200, and settle on 150.

It was my first time at Tao. The ladies there exuded desperation and were not my cup of tea. But what WAS notable was the quality of the rooms. Very nice for what you pay. The bed was fantastic -- definitely made with their clientele in mind. With the casino and town nearby, I would definitely stay there again.

Also beware, there seems to be a new pact at Cocal that the girls have "agreed to" amongst themselves. Take their clothes off, lie on the bed, and ask for the advance. It happened with every girl I met there. It was really annoying and a mood killer. Then they later ask you for a 50 tip.

Fellas, before you start the walk to the room, be sure to specify and agree that the donation is made AFTER.

After the experience on that trip, I won't be going back. SJ just isn't what it was. It all just seemed played out. Going to check out new frontiers.

Even though we travel all the way down there, we still hold the cards. Do not give in to nonsense. I wish this was required reading for all dudes going to SJ and Jaco. But reality is many go without ever researching online and pay insane amounts because they are on a bachelor party and think any attractive woman willing is worth whatever they ask. Sad but true. The dudes that visit once will inflate costs. Do not give in, discounts present themselves with patience.