Boca Chica

[Member #1553]

Originally posted by Freedick
how do I go from boca chica to santo domingo? is there a bus ? how much is a cab ride?


"There is no such thing as too much sex"

This is where you will be gouged using a taxi from BC to Santo Domingo, there is the Dominican price and the gringo price. 500RD should be enough but don't pay more than 550RD, they will quote about 600RD or more. You can take a gua gua to the capital(a small crowded public bus) and it costs less than a dollar. But they only run a few times a day to the capital so in the evening you will need to take a taxi back to the capital paying about the same rates as quoted above. Usually gua gua's are near the park or close to the taxi stand by the Hamaca but best thing to do is ask someone preferably a knowledgeable tourist or Dominican, Donde son gua gua's, por favor?(gua gua is pronounced waa waa) They will probably take you if polite and best to use a younger child because they will be happy with a 20RD tip.

[Freedick]

how do I go from boca chica to santo domingo? is there a bus ? how much is a cab ride?


"There is no such thing as too much sex"

[Freedick]

Originally posted by Mirco
How to ask in Spanish if the hotel permits guests?

puedo tener huespedes?

but the day person might say something and the night person could say another thing.

so what you really want to do is make a list of hotels you like and ask a chica, they all know for sure.

since you seem about to go on the prowl, two things:

WEAR CONDOMS - i personally know girls who are HIV+ still turning tricks.

treat the girls right and the girls will treat you right - treat the girls wrong, who knows what might happen to you...(price of a machete, US$ 3)

when you go out at night, arrange your belongings at home in a way such that a casual thief could not take anything of value. in boca chica a lot of chicas are casual thieves. I advise padlocked suitcases, since some things cannot fit in the safe. Also the same places you would think of putting your safe key, they think of.

only go out with they money you are planning to spend. just go out with the money, wallet is useless.

As a rule, if you are the kind of person that goes around with a fat wallet in the back pocket, you should consider not travelling, it's not for you... ;-)

have fun

[Mirco]

How to ask in Spanish if the hotel permits guests?

[Remsen St]

International Review of Coral Hamacas in La Boca Chica (Hoping to get senior status out of this)

I stayed at Coral Hamacas for a week with five friends. Coral Hamacas is an all inclusive resort. This was my first time in the DR. After a lengthy check-in we stashed our stuff in our rooms. We had three suites across the street from the main building at the beach. Having a bedroom and a living was pretty cool, especially for entertaining, but later on that. As soon as we could we hit the bar on the beach.

Started to recon the place. Saw that each entrance onto the property was guarded by a shotgun-toting security guard. Not a pretty sight and made us nervous. Also saw that there was a low wall stretching down the beach into the water, dividing the property line. The wall was also guarded.

After dinner it was time for the disco in the main building. It seemed filled with many Dominican hotel guests (noted as such by their hotel wrist bands required for any all inclusive activity). Soon some Europeans came in, some from England and France. Even met some Major League Baseball people who were scouting the DR baseball camps. Saw some hot chicas that were locals and who paid just to enter the disco. Yup, chicas they were.

I started talking to one, me not much Spanish, her not much English but I was able to ask her to come to my room. Right away she says $ USD. I said, quite exclamatorily, what? then a resounding NO. She immediately retorts OK, .5$. This 50% discount given in less than a 1/2 second sent my spidey senses tingling. This chica was giving me the big hustle. I said no thanks, and she moved along but kept giving me the eye all night. She didn't leave with anyone but her friend did. Turns out the staff will have arrested anybody on the premises who do not have a wristband on (i.e., chicas) so this chica wanted her guy to take her down the road to another hotel. So, the chica was getting $ for FS and then the guy was going to have to pay another .25$ for the hotel. We talked this guy out of it, if not for the money aspect for the danger aspect. He sobered quickly and went back to his room with Mary Palm and her five sisters.

The next day I was checking out the wall at the beach and saw that there are chicas working the wall. But it's the same deal. They all want $ and they all wanted USD. How did they get so spoiled?

Later that night took a cab into Santo Domingo. We paid the guy to stay with us wherever we went. I think we filled up his gas tank, gas is very expensive there, plus about .3$. He took us to an all nude place with a lot of Russian women, believe it or not. Then we almost hooked up with some chicas in SD but we didn't want to spend the extra money for another hotel since we couldn't bring these chicas back with us. Ended up dry that night but saw some great sights like El Presidente's Palace, Chris Columbus' place and lots of other great stuff.

The disco was pretty much the same the rest of our stay, although there weren't as many chicas during the weeknights. Mostly tourists. We got lucky with a some of the other tourists. It was pretty neat telling them we had a suite and it also enabled two couples to go at it at the same time with some privacy.

I'd like to go back to La Boca Chica but not to Coral Hamacas. With the help of my fellow mongerers I think I have the info necessary to have a good time when I do go back.

[Remsen St]

Wolverine71, Rear Window, and all the rest,

Thanks so much for your help. Some of you might recall a post of mine describing an experience I had at Boca Chica (I think it was in another thread) at Coral Hamacas that I wasn't crazy about. Chicas there only wanted USD and were getting $ from horny tourists!!! And I'm talking short-term too. The chicas must think that millionaires stay at that place. The info you all provided would definitely have made my next stay there much more enjoyable.

Unfortunately, my travel plans have changed and I can't make it to the Isle de chicas anytime soon. But I again thank you all for your help and hope to use it because I'm hoping to make a go of it in October or near Thanksgiving.

Thanks. You were very informative.

[RearWindow]

To revisit the pricing discussion, my first day in Boca Chica ,I was with a BEAUTIFUL girl for 800 DR for as long as i wanted (daytime),and that ended up with her staying with me every nite for nothing ( past dinner and drinks etc) for four nites.

A lot of that will depend on how you treat the girls.She admonished me "no mas chicas" when i went to walk the beach,and i agreed, but had no problem with being with me and two of her amigas one afternoon!Go figure.That cost me about $80USD!

Treat them right, and LIFE IS GOOD!

[Member #1553]

Originally posted by Freedick
Anybody knows a website with hotel listings for boca chica?

I am looking for a place around US$30/night, A/C. I don't need to bring girls upstairs (not this time, my friends...)

Also, any hotel will pick me up at Santo Doming airport? If not, how much is a cab ride from the airport ?

Freedick,
I don't know about posting email addresses anymore but this is free informational site, www.bocachicabeach.net and lists hotels, their description, prices, and contact info. Also has a lot about Boca Chica. For 30US a night, which is cost of Residence Los Pinos, I always stay there, has what you are looking for (AC, safe box, kitchenette, security guard, cable tv, and is chica friendly. Europa and Costa Lunga are nice as well but cost about 15US more a night, have stayed at those hotels as well. If you stay at Los Pinos, an italian man named Roberto can pick you up for free, but I always give tip, he will show you around the town and speaks great English. Otherwise a taxi is costing about 350RD or about 11US, current exchange rate is about 33RD to 1.

Mirco,
Maybe I will run into you but have travel partner and a few friends there at that time.

[Freedick]

Anybody knows a website with hotel listings for boca chica?

I am looking for a place around US$30/night, A/C. I don't need to bring girls upstairs (not this time, my friends...)

Also, any hotel will pick me up at Santo Doming airport? If not, how much is a cab ride from the airport ?

[Mirco]

This is cool! Sorry for misunderstanding, bro!
BTW some of us go in two weeks too, including myself.
Mind to join efforts?

Originally posted by Wolverine7l
Mirco,
Using 1400RD as a maximum spending for a short term girl and an overnight. When I go down in two weeks, that will be my limit. 550RD max for my short-time during the day for as long of I time I can get them, (2 hours approx) and 850RD max for an overnight girl. So up to 1400RD for two women, short-time and overnight.

[Member #1553]

Mirco,
Using 1400RD as a maximum spending for a short term girl and an overnight. When I go down in two weeks, that will be my limit. 550RD max for my short-time during the day for as long of I time I can get them, (2 hours approx) and 850RD max for an overnight girl. So up to 1400RD for two women, short-time and overnight.

[Mirco]

why these digits? On my last trip to BC in May I always got short time for 500 plus 50 tip. Why 1400?

Originally posted by Wolverine7l
Pay only in RD pesos. Exchange has been hovering around 35RD to 1 US for a few weeks now. For 40 US/1400RD, you should be able to get a short-time girl during the day for a couple of hours and an overnight girl. Exchange rate is pretty good at the airport I have found and usually higher there than at BC. For best exchange if you are in Santo Domingo, exchange there. Western Union in BC usually has the best exchange or the cambio near Don Juan resort, I believe that is the name of the place. Hotels almost always will exchange more in their favor but check out the rates at banks, Western Union, etc and then ask Hotel. US dollar is in high demand so they may be just as competitive thinking of future exchange on your money.

[Member #1553]

Originally posted by Strikesfun
Hello,
Only bad question is the one not asked.
Girls in DR pay with US or RD dollars?
Exchange dollars at Airport or Hotel?

Thank you, Frank

Pay only in RD pesos. Exchange has been hovering around 35RD to 1 US for a few weeks now. For 40 US/1400RD, you should be able to get a short-time girl during the day for a couple of hours and an overnight girl. Exchange rate is pretty good at the airport I have found and usually higher there than at BC. For best exchange if you are in Santo Domingo, exchange there. Western Union in BC usually has the best exchange or the cambio near Don Juan resort, I believe that is the name of the place. Hotels almost always will exchange more in their favor but check out the rates at banks, Western Union, etc and then ask Hotel. US dollar is in high demand so they may be just as competitive thinking of future exchange on your money.

[Strikesfun]

Hello,
Only bad question is the one not asked.
Girls in DR pay with US or RD dollars?
Exchange dollars at Airport or Hotel?

Thank you, Frank

[Member #1553]

Remsen st,
Boca Chica has very calm water so for snorkeling, scuba diving, etc it is very good but horrible for surfing, other water activities, etc. Cabarete in the north, near Sosua and Puerto Plata is much better for surfing, etc.

Europa is almost always sold out and is a little loud for me at night but people have different preferences. I prefer Residence Los Pinos and Costa Lunga for close 2nd. Los Pinos is more quiet and both places are girl friendly with safe/security box, cable, etc except with taxes, Costa Lunga will be about 45US with taxes include, and Los Pinos varies between 30-32US total, but if staying for a while, can negotiate fairly easily. Costa Lunga has a pool as well and is more upscale, Los Pinos is clean, quiet, and more tranquil. Both about 3 minute walk to beach and very close to each other. I have never stayed at Azurra so can't comment on that hotel.

An extra note, have heard from a couple of regular traveler's that Madhouse and Austria will probably reopen after the PanAm games are done on Aug 17th, I hope so. Well that's all I have except than in a couple of weeks, a fellow monger and I will be tearing up the town and SD for 10 days Tick, Tick...goes the clock...