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[Piper1]

Help! I have one week to spend in July for a Mongering trip. I am debating between Thailand and Costa Rica. I've been to Thailand 4 times and I love it. However, I cam considering Costa Rica becuase of some of the stories.

Which is better: Thailand or Costa Rica?

The main purpose of the trip to to relax and have many girls to choose from.

I guess it's basically a choice between some fun like this:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...chmentid=68303 (photo by Richard Kopf)

... or some fun like this:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...chmentid=67077 (photo by member 2964)

For some reason, I chose Costa Rica for next month's trip (OMG! What have I done?! ).

Both places are obviously fun in their own way, but I've been to Thailand a number of times, and variety is the spice ...

[Tiger Hat]

Help! I have one week to spend in July for a Mongering trip. I am debating between Thailand and Costa Rica. I've been to Thailand 4 times and I love it. However, I cam considering Costa Rica becuase of some of the stories.

Which is better: Thailand or Costa Rica?

The main purpose of the trip to to relax and have many girls to choose from.

[Member #2964]

Yes. You can pay it before going into the Country or wait in line the day you leave to pay.

[NastyBoy]

Is the exit tax still $26???


TIA

NB

[ThunderPants]

Thunderpants, If Kama Sutra has turned into a legit massage place without full service it is a recent development as it has been a full service place the last two and a half years.I did see similar report on anouther site so just curious as I have been impressed with the place on recent trips. Can you confirm from a recent visit. Also, Josephines is a nightclub and is no longer open. For tico massage places in my opinion The Dungueon is the best place, priced at 6000 col for half hour. Places I know of in Oasis area would be Veronicas, Saphires and VIP massage besides Kama Sutra.rbc100

My apologies you are right about Josephines my oldtimers causes me to confuse Josephines with Saphires which was good on my November trip although it had a limited selection. My wingman and I got a foursome with two of the girls and got more than our $60 worth. Two of my friends just returned from San Jose and confirmed the demise of Kama Sutra.

Allover is correct about Presidente and location but it is increasingly difficult to get a reservation and dress code is sometimes a problem Morazan is next best alternative if you like the gulch location.

Let me ask is any hotel within walking distance or a $2.00 cab ride and priced less than $69.00 per night unbearable?

[Allover]

Thunderpants, I forgot to mention Presidente--I appreciate the reminder. Presidente would be my first choice in San Jose without question. Its near Del Rey and during the day I like walking the pedestrian street. Best location in town imho.

[R Brandon]

Thunderpants, If Kama Sutra has turned into a legit massage place without full service it is a recent development as it has been a full service place the last two and a half years.I did see similar report on anouther site so just curious as I have been impressed with the place on recent trips. Can you confirm from a recent visit. Also, Josephines is a nightclub and is no longer open. For tico massage places in my opinion The Dungueon is the best place, priced at 6000 col for half hour. Places I know of in Oasis area would be Veronicas, Saphires and VIP massage besides Kama Sutra.rbc100

[ThunderPants]

I would definitely choose CR over Panama especially for a weekend trip. Panama is an hour farther on the plane and offers far less choices for mongering than CR.

Hotels: There is a nice Marriott by the airport and a nice Courtyard 20-30 minutes away from ground zero. Ground zero for a first timer is the Blue Marlin Bar at the Del Rey Hotel. Del Rey is another hotel choice but its a little run down. Amon Plaza and Sportmen's Lodge are near Del Rey and are good choices too. I'd pick one of these hotels. For a short weekend Marriott may be a little out of the way.

Night stuff: I would plan to spend some time at Del Rey. It's an amazing place. I would spend both your nights at the Blue Marlin with a visit to a strip club like Kamur, or Kama Sutra (never been there) one of the nights. Have a look at Key Largo across the street from the Marlin.

Days: I would spend one afternoon making massage parlor rounds including Zona Blue and Oasis. I would spend the other day sightseeing. You could easily explore San Jose or a trip to Irazu volcano can be done in 4 hours. You could also visit Poas Volcano and stop by La Paz Waterfalls on the way back to San Jose. That trip would take up nearly all day.

There's much more to do but I can't recommend much more since you only have 2 days in San Jose. Have a great trip and let us know what you think about the scene in Costa Rica when you get back.

Good info but I would like to make a correction Kama Sutra is a somewhat legit massage parlor other choices in the Paseo Colon area near Oasis are Veronicas and Josephines. In my opinion Pantera Rose is the strip club option. New Fantasy is another good option and every body should see some of the Tico places such as 747, Cha Cha Cha, Jet Set or La Masion.

Other good hotels options are Presidente and Morazon.

[Allover]

I would definitely choose CR over Panama especially for a weekend trip. Panama is an hour farther on the plane and offers far less choices for mongering than CR.

Hotels: There is a nice Marriott by the airport and a nice Courtyard 20-30 minutes away from ground zero. Ground zero for a first timer is the Blue Marlin Bar at the Del Rey Hotel. Del Rey is another hotel choice but its a little run down. Amon Plaza and Sportmen's Lodge are near Del Rey and are good choices too. I'd pick one of these hotels. For a short weekend Marriott may be a little out of the way.

Night stuff: I would plan to spend some time at Del Rey. It's an amazing place. I would spend both your nights at the Blue Marlin with a visit to a strip club like Kamur, or Kama Sutra (never been there) one of the nights. Have a look at Key Largo across the street from the Marlin.

Days: I would spend one afternoon making massage parlor rounds including Zona Blue and Oasis. I would spend the other day sightseeing. You could easily explore San Jose or a trip to Irazu volcano can be done in 4 hours. You could also visit Poas Volcano and stop by La Paz Waterfalls on the way back to San Jose. That trip would take up nearly all day.

There's much more to do but I can't recommend much more since you only have 2 days in San Jose. Have a great trip and let us know what you think about the scene in Costa Rica when you get back.

[Bx Loco Gringo]

As much as I love Cuba and reccomend a trip there at some point, for only a weekend, CR is your best bet.

MC

Mike,

Thanks. So tell me more as I will be in Cancun for business and looking to get out of there as I feel that Cancun is an extension of Miami so I am looking at CR.

[Mikecnyc]

Long Time Monger from NYC and senior member on the sister board. I am thinking about going to Costa Rica or Cuba and wanted advice from you guys on this. As an american that speaks a little spanish but not alot which is better to go to?

Do I need a Visa for Costa Rica - any pointers would be great!

Or would the thought of going to Cuba from Mexico be better let me know what is better for a Gringo from NYC.

Thanks,

Bx Loco

As much as I love Cuba and reccomend a trip there at some point, for only a weekend, CR is your best bet.

MC

[Bx Loco Gringo]

I have to admit I've never been to Cuba but would like very much to go one day. I would recommend Costa Rica over Cuba simply because it is so easy for a non-Spanish speaker to visit and partake in our kinds of activities. An inexperienced monger would have no problem in Costa Rica. A visa is not required for CR. CR has a lot to do besides mongering.

A visit to Cuba requires going to another country first. Put Cuba on list of places to visit in the future, but Costa Rica should be your first choice for this trip.

Point me in the right direction!

Thanks,

Bx Loco

[ThunderPants]

Thanks for the response, RB. I've been reading your posts on that "other board" and Kama Sutra sounds like a good place to try. Sorry to hear about Oasis, but I suppose nothing is forever. I'll give it one shot and if it doesn't measure up, on to new adventures.

($337 round trip,,,Puta Madre!)

NB

Kama Sutra no longer has extras try Veronicas and Josephines in the same area or Oasis is still a good option.

[Bx Loco Gringo]

Thanks tell me more about Costa Rica. I will only be down for a weekend as I am doing a food show in Cancun. I saw that there are a couple Marriott there which is great for me. What about Panama? Or would you say that costa rica is the one?

Give some ideas,

Thanks,

Bx Loco

[Allover]

I have to admit I've never been to Cuba but would like very much to go one day. I would recommend Costa Rica over Cuba simply because it is so easy for a non-Spanish speaker to visit and partake in our kinds of activities. An inexperienced monger would have no problem in Costa Rica. A visa is not required for CR. CR has a lot to do besides mongering.

A visit to Cuba requires going to another country first. Put Cuba on list of places to visit in the future, but Costa Rica should be your first choice for this trip.