Sosua Reports

[Charles Pooter]

Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 did extensive damage in the Sosua area.

True, as many others have. But:
1) By the time they reach the North Coast they are no longer of hurricane force, "just" tropical storms bearing the same names.
2) If you are fortunate to be a gringo, inhabiting buildings intended for gringos, you would be exceptionally unlucky to suffer any real harm from a tropical storm. For the poor bloody locals who live in shacks, often in low-lying areas, it is a different story. It is they who suffer the "extensive damage" you mention, not us.

Sure, if Bettaman is so unlucky that he spends much of his 7 days in stormy weather it will be a bloody nuisance and somewhat reduce his enjoyment, but are the odds on that short enough to deter him from booking a trip? Definitely not.

[Jaosousa]

Hey guys,hurricane season...

Later

I have been told that hurricanes don't hit Sosua, supposedly the hurricanes come up from the South, as such a hurricane would hit the south coast first and as it traverses the island going north it looses force. Tropical Storms with lots of rain are possible in Sosua. North Coast, Sosua lies near a fault, so the ground has rumbled there in the past with small earthquakes.

The chicas have to make money, rain or shine some will be out. I was there for one trip and it rained everyday for 5 straight days. The intersection near the liquor store (super super), near the two banks, was flooded. The streets near classicos were passable.

More fun to have sunshine everyday, but that is not something that can be guaranteed. Even if a storm hits Sosua, you should still be able to monger.

Most Dominican chicas hate to get their hair wet in the rain. When it rains sometimes there, you will see the chicas covering their hair with plastic shopping bags and some motorcycle taxi guys (motoconchos) will tape plastic plates that restaurants use for take out food, onto the fenders of their motorcycles to block the spray of water from the tires.

Go and have fun.

[Bettaman]

Thanks a lot man. No one else really needs to answer. That's good enough for me. Just wanna make sure I'm not missing the obvious and booking when everyone else knows not to go. Will be bookin today. If anyone's gonna be around, let me know.

Betta

[Frannie]

I understand that short time (un rato) is about 1,000 - 1,500 pesos
long time (toda la noche) is 2,500-3000 pesos for a decent chick.

Are these figures accurate?

These figures are good enough for ballpark, but remember that at current rates of exchange 1500 pesos is equivalent to about $42, which is not very much in a country where food and consumer goods like tooth paste and toiletries cost more than in the US.

You may be able to lowball, but this leaves you somewhat open to subsequent poor performance, requests for more money, or stealing.

As I am usually more concerned about the quality of the sex rather than the money, I have usually found it effective to incentivize the chica by offering a rather low retainer with a decent bonus for superior performance. For example you might offer 1000 pesos with a 500 peso bonus for superior performance, even if your real intention from the get go is to pay 1500 pesos. Most of these chicas are simple souls and they will get a sense of achievement and self esteem out of earning the bonus.

As regards all nighters, I would be a bit wary about opting for all night unless you have sampled the chica on a short term basis first and established that you and she have sexual and personal chemistry. If she is not going to kiss you girlfriend style and seem like she means it, then forget it.

The trouble is that many chicas may agree to all night reluctantly, but really they are itching to get home to children, family etc. so their heart is not in the job. The ones who are good for all night may have decided that you are good potential novio material and will pull out all the stops with an eye to long term rather than short term compensation.

All in all, although some of the women you meet will be hardened pros, it is probably better for the unwary who don't know the players to regard the chicas as decent poor women seeking money for survival, and act and treat them accordingly. This is how most of them see themselves, so this is how you will get the best results, regardless of objective truth.

Bottom line: the quality of the sex you get will depend mostly on the chemistry between you and the chica, regardless of the amount of money changing hands. If she likes you, you will definitely be able to negotiate a reasonable price.

[Frannie]

Actually we can. There has been no hurricane on the North Coast for over 100 years.

Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 did extensive damage in the Sosua area.

[Charles Pooter]

Know you can't tell me whether or not there's gonna be a hurricane.

Actually we can. There has been no hurricane on the North Coast for over 100 years.

You may experience tropical storms but if you are staying in Sosúa this need not ruin your holiday. I have had some great times during stormy weather.

Of course, if you are going for the beach, the sea, or outings to the campo this answer does not apply.

[Bettaman]

Hey guys,

I was told to repost in a different thread so hopefully this is the right one. I'm plannin on stayin at NG Sept. 16-23. I was planning on booking tonight, but I wanted the opinion of the forum to see if it's just an awful time to go because of the hurricane season. Last year I went in November so I never really experienced the bad weather. I just don't want something dumb like that to ruin what should be a great experience. Thanks for all the help! PS. I Know you can't tell me whether or not there's gonna be a hurricane. But if you've been there in past septembers, I'd just like to know how frequently they hit during the season or if it's something that I shouldn't really even worry about. Thanks again! Also, if you'll be down there during those days PM me as I'm flyin solo. Would love to meet up with some guys and get after it.

Later

[Dw1987]

Actually most girls are settling for 1500 all night and thats the hot ones buisness is slow. Sure you will have some hold outs.

3AM girls? There just coming out of Classico's about then don't make mistake of not going up there[ the Disco above Merenque's ]that's where the hot ones go. Left overs are still hanging out in front downstairs. JMHO

[Renegade23]

3 am?? That would be HLN (half la noche)...

And where do you get a decent chick at this time? I remember when I didn't find one for me, there won't be any good ones after 2 am...

PS: I don't want to get one for the whole night anyway, when I have just met her on the street (did this two times, never again). For a good TLN you should have a good chemistry. The best way to do so is by having some drinks and dance a little... Just my 2 cents.

But my max is also 2000 DOP (+ a few drinks, you should calculate the drinks also) for TLN.

[Buscemi]

I understand that short time (un rato) is about 1,000 - 1,500 pesos

long time (toda la noche) is 2,500-3000 pesos for a decent chick.

ST RD1000 is fine, DO NOT pay more than RD 2,000 for TLN, most cases RD1500 works or less if it is 3AM!

The ratio is 10:1, no need to overpay.

[Cunning Linguist]

Hello guys! Now that I am going to be leaving Europe soon to go to Sosúa (and then on to Haiti), I would like to confirm the latest prices.

I understand that short time (un rato) is about 1,000 - 1,500 pesos
long time (toda la noche) is 2,500-3000 pesos for a decent chick.

Are these figures accurate? Has the economic crisis hit Sosúa in such a way that prices in August could be lower and the pick of the girls is better? In other words, a buyer's market favouring us mongers?

How is the Haitian girl scene coming along? More and more of them (or fewer) ?
I promise I will report on the scene.
Peace

[TeamHorny]

Absolutely not. I am no expert on Sosúa. I was there in March. If they were built by then I must have been too drunk to have noticed them, too fixated on the chica I was with or, more likely, am so senile I promptly forgot about them. If they were built since I am surprised I have not seen it mentioned.

If I appeared to doubt your word, TeamHorny, I apologise most sincerely and to show there are no hard feelings I will let you treat me to a soapie next time we are in town at the same time.

I get confused a lot these days. Time for my warm milk.

I am glad we can all enjoy the same things. Much respect Sir

[Duhidunno]

We then left towards the cabs. Our cabbie was there waiting for us with my name on a placard.

Great write up!

I am wondering how you hooked up the cabbie ahead of time before you left to have him waiting at the airport for you?

I am planning my first trip maybe in a couple months and want to get everything down before I go.

This is my first post, I hope I am not putting this question in the wrong place.

Thanks in Advance!

[Charles Pooter]

It kind of felt like Pooter thought I was bullshittin.

Absolutely not. I am no expert on Sosúa. I was there in March. If they were built by then I must have been too drunk to have noticed them, too fixated on the chica I was with or, more likely, am so senile I promptly forgot about them. If they were built since I am surprised I have not seen it mentioned.

If I appeared to doubt your word, TeamHorny, I apologise most sincerely and to show there are no hard feelings I will let you treat me to a soapie next time we are in town at the same time.

I get confused a lot these days. Time for my warm milk.

[Buscemi]

It kind of felt like Pooter thought I was bullshittin.

Please have a little more respect for Sir Pooter, he is the modern day Sir Francis Drake of mongering!