Boca Chica

[Gutter Meat]

I just got an E-mail from the Batrand who used to run the Hotel Europa and he has imformed me he has left the Hotel and turned back over to the owner becuase of all the receant problems in Boca Chica. Its a shame because he was a great guy. He is now living in Margarita Island with his wife.

Can anyone who has been in Boca Chica in the last 2 months tell me if the Hotel Europa is still open or closed?

Thanks

Mike

[Member #1553]

GREAT NEWS. The Madhouse and Austria bars have reopened but with different names. Ahhhh, the memories. I have been following this for a while now because I really enjoy the Madhouse and the proprieters, Didi and Peter, two crazy Germans I don't know the new names of the places but they are in the same location and maybe PGApro would let the board know, I have all ready asked Peter and Fleming at La Playa Vista while they were still closed but hate to bother them while they are doing business at their beach bar.

PGA pro, I wonder if I have run into you before. When in BC I always hang at La Playa Vista or La Isla Bonita during the day, I don't like to use names but sometimes talk quite a bit with the older gentleman who lives in BC from Boston who spends much time at Playa Vista and know someone who goes to BC several times a year from Canada and hangs out at Playa Vista all the time as well.

[Prtyr2]

PGAPRO, you seem to have the scoop on Darren's. Darren was a character, but there were usually some cool people hanging out there. Did he own the building. Did he rent it. That place has a great location for daytime crowd.

Darren never seemed to focus on attracting new customers etc. I think that place could do very well if the rent was the right price etc.

I'm thinking American menu, but good food, amrican tunes, and cute girls in bikinis as waitresses etc.

Buffalo wings, Beer and Bikinis. . . . .a great combo.

[Gutter Meat]

I don't know what has happened to Boca Chica over the last 2 years but I hope the town can start fresh in 2004. In the mean time I'll be hitting Sosua.

[Dr Golfer]

A long time lurker here in the BC reports, a poster from the RI board. I am here living in BC, where i have been for about 7 years now. I guess I can be considered of the snow bird variety. I will try and help any newbies on here in BC and elsewhere in the DR. I have traveled most of this country from the mountains of Constanza to the Samana Bay. If I can help, I will do so. I saw a post earlier about Darren and his former restaurant Portofino's. Its closed, will be closed, and never will reopen. Darren flew the coop back to Bean town, rumors are all over the place on why, so I won't add to them. I was not here when he left so I am not sure for certain why. I have confirmed though that it will not re-open. I wasn't a big fan of the restaurant nor of Darren's, so no loss here. His ego was worth a few laughs now and again. I might miss that. Drop me a line here if you need anything answered. Biggest thing that can help those who come here are two things. First and foremost, LEARN some spanish. You will go a long way with just a little bit. Secondly, treat the gals with just a little respect, that will put you one up on most down here.

[Mokwe]

Wolverine7l:

Sounds good. Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. I look forward to mongering for sure come next year. I can only imagine what New Year's Eve would be like over there. Party nonstop!

[Member #1553]

Mokwe,
You are one year older than me. I have 5 trips to the DR since May 2002 and had a blast each time. For amateurs, you will have a leg up on the older gentleman if in Santiago province, Santo Domingo, etc but for pros, it usually doesn't make a difference what color, size, and age you are. Boca Chica is all pros/semi pros so you will do fine. Don't worry about hanging out with people older than you. I have always been one of the youngest mongers wherever I go and I have partied, chased women with mongers from around the world up to about mid 50's in age. No problem whatsoever and a good buddy to hang with is very cost efficient for taxi's, safety in numbers, etc regardless of age.

[Mokwe]

Hello everyone,

I'm a newbie (posting anyway), but I've been following this Forum for a bit, and now I'm looking to take a trip(business and pleasure) to the DR early next year. I've learned a lot from you all, but here's my one question: Will the fact that I'm 28 years old be a problem? My impression from this forum is that many if not most of you guys are much older than I am, and I've never hung out with older dudes before. I'm just asking cos this is all new to me, that's all.

*******, you are a wealth of info. Thx a lot in advance.

As I said, I'll be travelling to the DR in about two months, and I'm hoping to have a blast(with your advice and help, of course).

As the time draws nearer, I'll be posting more to get better advice and directions, dos & don'ts, etc.

Ciao todos

[One Tree Hill]

**** LAST MINUTE FIRST CLASS AIRFARE*****

Avaiable to DR mongers!

Puerto Plata/Santo Domingo from the US $850 incl taxes.

NEW YEARS EVE IN SOSUA or Boca Chica!

Anyone interested, I might be able to hook you up for the New Years Eve of your life.

Very limited:

For example:

JFK - Puerto Plata on Dec 30 and return Jan 6

JFK - Santo Dom. on Dec 30 or 31 / return Jan 4

regular F class fare = $1458 incl taxes

Many holiday travelers have paid over $800 for COACH.

PM with contact info if interested.

I hope you guys dont mind me posting this here. As a sort of fraternity least we can do is help each other out!

Seasons Cheer!

[RearWindow]

Sluth,

Probably the best thing to do would be to go to Santo Domingo and check around if you are sour on BC. A lot of the girls on the weekends in BC are from SD , but i'm not sure what the weekday scene in SD is like.

I will be back to BC Feb 19-26 and hanging around Playa Vista during the day. I always like to meet fellow enthusiasts. Good luck and have a great time!

[Sluth]

Greetings to all,

I have been to BC twice before, stayed at the Garant and had a good time. I would like to avoid main strip. Like everyone one else who has been there the girls downtown suck except the few that stray from the barrio that you can find.

If anyone has any information that I can benefit from it would be greatly appreciated. I will be there Feb 13-21.

[Macmasher]

Just stumbled across a URL that anyone who's been to, or is planning to visit Boca Chic will likely enjoy. It's...

http://www"dot"DR1"dot"com/blogs/playavista/

The site (blog) is self-described by its author(s) as follows:
"The true life tales of two guys living and running a bar on the beach in the Dominican Republic. Take a look inside the lives of Peter & Flemming as they bring you the 'real deal' and all the local Boca Chica happenings"

Not chica-specific, but a fun read regardless. FYI.

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macmasher_(will be arriving in BC in 5 days now!)

[One Tree Hill]

Fellow Mongers,

AIRFARE POSSIBILITIES

Anyone needing help with airfare to DR or anywhere for that matter should PM me with particulars. As long as you are traveling by the end of March. Holiday travel is unlikely I can help.

Cant guarantee anything, but you will want to check with me before laying out any cash for your trips.

By the way. Hope to make it to DR early next year myself. It has now been exactly one year since my last visit, however I have been to BA twice this year!

Private Message (PM) me for any inquiries. Please include as many details as possible.

CHEERS!

[Wright22]

2 more months and I'll be in Boca Chica. Can't wait, best believe when I get to BC it's gone be on. Will be there in Feb 04" If any body is going around that time let me know. So I can kick it with you when I'm there.

[RearWindow]

AVOID LA CUEVA!

I made the mistake last trip, first nite, arriving late, to get hooked up with a #&%$# from there.

Good sex,but she stole a lot of money. BAD TIME AND MY FAULT.

I have now gone to a sonic motion alarm so if anyone gets near whatever you have it on, they have five seconds to disarm it with a dual code.

To continue, I didn't realize where I was the first nite, and went back to the area two nites later, and hooked up with a hottie on the street near the bar. BAD attitude in the room.

Now, here's the dichotomy. (sorry about the spelling, I have nothing but Spanish / English dictionaries around here!). Cruised the area on a Thursday nite, and went by la cueva. A girl grabbed me and took me into the bar. Started at $800RD per hour, but I declined. After four offers she got down to $100RD. She was nice looking but SO desperate for money. I just gave her money and left.

I have a "regular girl" there that is very trustworthy, so I keep my mongering down a bit,
but there are more than a few that I can't resist.