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[BigFloppieDonk]

Hey guys. Planning my first trip to Zona Norte and just wanted to get any suggestions / adjustments to my plan. Lived in Orange county for a few years nearly 20 years ago, and did make a couple visits to Tijuana, but never to Zona Norte or any clubs.

I now live in the midwest, and well, I am newly single and looking to celebrate!

Unfortunately due to my local airport, flying into San Diego requires looooong layovers, so I am planning a direct flight into LAX. Found that Amtrak Grand Central station terminates at a station in San Ysidro. I understand this is basically at the border, and google maps shows it being very near the border. I am assuming I can walk over from here into mexico. I have a US Passport, and I have a US Enhanced Drivers License, so I am assuming this should go well. I plan on taking an FMM? I am assuming this is necessary, but if not I can just hold on to it. Take HK bus to HK, easy peasy?

Planning a 3-4 day getaway, long weekend. Planning on flying out early am either Sat or Sun, flying back later on Tue. Depending on what flights work best.

Was going to book nights at the Cascada in Hong Kong. I plan on mainly dealing with street girls, as that is basically the fantasy for me, although I have read many reports on issues. Just the street shopping for girls wearing almost nothing then bending one over, lifting her skirt and making a deposit is really hot to me! Its the working girl aspect I love.

Also plan on sampling the bar girls, probably a mix, but definitely want to be able to take street girls to the room. I am figuring 1 bar girl a night, 2-3 street girls per day.

Figured the VIP Card is a worth it as the discount is heavy on the days I will be there, 3 days card would save me atleast 160 bucks or so just on the room. I am understanding book ahead online, pay for card when I arrive, then use card for discount on room when I check in.

Looking to go early / Mid May. Any issues with Cinco De Mayo? Better or worse to go then?

Money. Recommendations based on above? I am thinking 1000 dollars total for spending cash, and I am understanding US Dollars at HK, Chicago, etc, Pesos with street girls / vendors. US Dollars work everywhere, but the the conversion rate is not great on the street. Would like to avoid using foreign ATMS. I have some pretty solid security features for money safety etc, I have travelled extensively in the past. Should I exchange cash US Side or Mexico Side? Best rates? Currently looks to be about 18 p / 1 US. Any issues exchanging back?

I remember on previous trips to Tijuana getting in was a short simple drive, usually barely anything, but getting back out could be hours. I always drove in and out at the time, this time I will be on foot. How long should I plan to leave ahead to get across the border? 1-2 hrs safe? Can't really miss a flight.

Well, those are the basics, if anyone sees any large flaws in my plan, please point it out. I have a fair amount of disposable income for this trip, however I am always cautious to follow norms and not spoil these girls and ruin them for the future. 100 / USD for a bar girl (Tip for special service) and 300 pesos for sex with a street girl. Believe it or not, I am not much of a BJ guy, so that seems like a big fight with alot of these girls in the reports I have read, would'nt be much of an issue for me. However, would love to see a couple Tijuana Creampies.

How are food prices? Seems to be close to the dollar in pricing, for example tacos 30 Pesos (basically 1. 50) so food looks to be US prices just in Pesos. Probably cheaper from street vendors? Any MUST hit food spots in the area?

Have watched tons of the Zona Norte walk videos, Lots of girls I would love to contribute to their College Funds. Maybe I am just not that picky, but I felt 80% were pretty hot!

Lastly, due to time change, jet lag, 3 hour difference, and I am already a morning person, how is early morning action? HK is 24 hrs, but I am assuming like most strip clubs that's not the A Squad, but sometimes they make up for that with enthusiasm. How about the street girls? I have seen "Morning walks" that showed a fair number out. No times posted though. I am already a morning person, add in the 3 hour time diff, Ill be up and moving at 3 am Tijuana Time.

Thanks for reading this and helping a Zona Norte First timer have a fun, safe first trip!

[Artisttyp]

Easy at Grand. Meet at the bar for a drink. Then just walk up to room.

Even easier is Pueblo amigo. 30% of 50% more expensive, but it's a much nicer hotel, and even easier to get girls in / out because it's so big.

Grand is more expensive than the PA. Recently stayed in both. PA is plagued with noise on all sides.

The manager however told me himself no problem with girls. One of the guards actually walked a girl up to my room for me . She was having a hard time finding it.

[Rainman306]

Was in Tijuana the week after Easter. First time since summer 2022. It was fairly cool & chilly all week, definitely not the best weather. The overall talent seemed down, but there's still always gems to be found.

Several of the top street walkers are still around, but it was too chilly to talk with them. HK talent at least mid week was the worst I've ever seen it. In addition to Adelita being closed it seemed Dulce Gabbanna was closed too.

Food in the Zona is up. Tacos at Azul Tacos are now $2 each they were $1. 50 before & might have even been $1 at one point. The HK taco stand also now has many tacos over 30 pesos which with the weaker exchange rate of 17/18 to 1 is close to $2 each.

$80 sexo offers are near impossible at HK, but more common in all the other bars.

[AmericanPi]

You won't have trouble but you would probably be better off doing it the couch / elevator way so that if someone did have a problem with it they wouldn't know about it.

Good Luck either way.

Easy at Grand. Meet at the bar for a drink. Then just walk up to room.

Even easier is Pueblo amigo. 30% of 50% more expensive, but it's a much nicer hotel, and even easier to get girls in / out because it's so big.

[Artisttyp]

Thanks, I know how the elevators work. Was only wanting to know if the hotel had any issues with bringing girls. I have stayed here many times. I guess I could ask the door guys next time.

You won't have trouble but you would probably be better off doing it the couch / elevator way so that if someone did have a problem with it they wouldn't know about it.

Good Luck either way.

[FlapJacK]

Tell them to wait on the couch in front of the elevators. When you make it to the lobby pop your head out of the elevator and call their name. Elevator only functions with an electronic room key.

Thanks, I know how the elevators work. Was only wanting to know if the hotel had any issues with bringing girls. I have stayed here many times. I guess I could ask the door guys next time.

[Sol12]

Read online that the Tijuana Mayor is going to have the city in force the hours of selling alcohol to some of the bars and clubs. It was pretty vague so hard to say if the Zona will be on the list but one gentleman mentions that many places have been illegally operating past their permitted times and some operate 24 hours. I don't think it's hard to figure out who he's talking about. I remember this happening maybe 10 years or so ago but it didn't last long. Maybe they are just trying to get a larger payoff from the bars but they are trying to say that selling alcohol late at night is what helps to increase the amount of violence that happens late at night.

So those of you that can text girls you might want to ask them if they have heard anything. I'm not sure if HK still has the club they built on the 10th floor that they could use. I know the majority of people on this board seem to leave before 2 am but those that aren't this is just a heads up but it also might not have anything to do with the Zona bars.

https://zetatijuana.com/2023/04/ayun...entos-quijano/

[Artisttyp]

Anyone had any experience with taking girls to Grand Hotel Tijuana?

Are they any issues or special rules to consider? Will the door guys even notice or care?

Thanks.

Tell them to wait on the couch in front of the elevators. When you make it to the lobby pop your head out of the elevator and call their name. Elevator only functions with an electronic room key.

[FlapJacK]

Anyone had any experience with taking girls to Grand Hotel Tijuana?

Are they any issues or special rules to consider? Will the door guys even notice or care?

Thanks.

[FlacasOnly420]

Anyone going? I haven't been to one of these before.

[DonCarlos1234]

So maybe the part road nearest the mudslide is bad. I will ask around. There is a local route thru Tijuana that is about the same time to drive.

Update: Anyone wants to wander around nearby. We could do Tijuana, Playas, Puerto Nuevo or even Valle de Guadalupe. I've lived in Rosarito and La Mission during drug wars, craziness and many, many trips to the clubs in Tijuana. PM me. Pit Bull, Usher. Mariah Carey etc. Concert here in Vegas Saturday night. Then I drive to Tijuana. Going to be very tired. LOL.

[DonCarlos1234]

Just FYI for those of you that might think of visiting Playas, Rosarito or Ensenada as the weather warms up. The normal road that goes to Playas and also connects with the toll road to Rosarito and Ensenada had a huge land slide and is partially closed especially no heavy vehicles. They've made a few new detour roads but I imagine the traffic is still a mess and will only get worse as more visit going into the summer. They guess it will take around 4 months to fix the road so that's basically the whole summer and the busiest time. I'd still recommend going since less time in the Zona the better but you might want to know the trip time maybe longer than before.

So maybe the part road nearest the mudslide is bad. I will ask around. There is a local route thru Tijuana that is about the same time to drive.

[FlacasOnly420]

Just FYI for those of you that might think of visiting Playas, Rosarito or Ensenada as the weather warms up. The normal road that goes to Playas and also connects with the toll road to Rosarito and Ensenada had a huge land slide and is partially closed especially no heavy vehicles. They've made a few new detour roads but I imagine the traffic is still a mess and will only get worse as more visit going into the summer. They guess it will take around 4 months to fix the road so that's basically the whole summer and the busiest time. I'd still recommend going since less time in the Zona the better but you might want to know the trip time maybe longer than before.

If you're going to Rosarito or Ensenada there is a different route that goes the "back way" instead of along the ocean. It will take you past that failed community where all the houses are identical / cheap / abandoned. I don't have more details as the local chica drove me one day, but I'd asked her to go that way so I could see more of the area I'd never been. It wasn't much slower and probably a lot faster now considering the delays mentioned on the regular route. It wouldn't be an option for Playas though.

[Sol12]

I've taken buses that pick up (on a schedule) 2 blocks after walking across the pedestrian bridge / border crossing. They have AC and TV and will go all the way to Ensenada or stop for you along the scenic hwy anywhere. Very cheap https://www.busbud.com/en/bus-tijuan.../9muc14-9mub0h.

Just FYI for those of you that might think of visiting Playas, Rosarito or Ensenada as the weather warms up. The normal road that goes to Playas and also connects with the toll road to Rosarito and Ensenada had a huge land slide and is partially closed especially no heavy vehicles. They've made a few new detour roads but I imagine the traffic is still a mess and will only get worse as more visit going into the summer. They guess it will take around 4 months to fix the road so that's basically the whole summer and the busiest time. I'd still recommend going since less time in the Zona the better but you might want to know the trip time maybe longer than before.

[Dogers69]

I noticed the the Valentina bar was closed as well last night. The security guard told me that apparently 2 members of the family are suing each other. So the court closed the bars until things are settled. This seems quite odd. But who knows. He also worked at HK before. He said thet there is about 1500 people that come into HK. He claims that HK does 200,000 in revenue each day.

I would say those #s could be accurate. For instance that's about $130 per person. Even if you don't count the hotel, and just count hk share of the ficha hk, hk vip lap dance, and all the liquor. Remember, guys like me spend $12 bucks on hk, another 10 on tips for girls, but the guy next to me can be spending $130, and the guy next to him $550.