Boca Chica

[panafull65]

Hello@all,

I go to Boca Chica in the middle of april for 3 weeks. (Sorry that my english insn' so well, I'mSwiss.) Is it safety in BC? What ar the prices for the chic's now? I've heard that the peso lost a lot against the US$. Maybe somebody can tell me good and safety places there. I don't need chicas for 24 houres there, but sometimes why not. I'm looking for a good time there without any stress. Thanks for actual informations about this place. I'll post when I'm back whats going on there.

[Mirco]

Called to "Europa", hotel where I usually stay while in BC. Used to pay $25 per night. Now was told that the cheapest room is $45. Almost 100% increase.
Cool!!!!!!!!!!

[Mirco]

Called to "Europa", hotel where I usually stay while in BC. Used to pay $25 per night. Now was told that the cheapest room is $45. Almost 100% increase.
Cool!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Particular]

Originally posted by Mirco

Check out this site that I put together a couple of years ago. I am not sure if my previous partner is still maintaining the reservations, but at least it will give you an example, with text and photos.

http://www.bocachicahotels.com/

[Mirco]

Originally posted by City of Savage
Last month the Hotel Europa was full so Batrand the operator of Europa recommened the Residencial El Candil which I did stay at.

I must say this hotel is kept immaculate. Rooms are big, very, very clean, safe, cable tv, air conditioning, security guard, good shower preasure...outside there is a fully loaded bar and pool. The ouside is kept very clean and is very tropical loooking. The owner is a great guy. The hotel is near the entrance to the Hamaca hotel and is about a 5 min walk to the beach and night life.


What are room prices? Credit Cards accepted?With a/c? Guest friendly? Any charge for guests? Breakfast included? Their phone #?

Thanks in advance!!! FYI

[Mr. Particular]

Originally posted by Mirco
But what to do if you get some bills from ATM with any marks on them?
It happens very often.

All I can say is 'good luck'. Ideally, the bank is responsible for that, but then you would have to prove you got the bills from their machine. You would be here on holiday, I presume, and you would likely spend all your time trying to sort that out. Not worth it. Your best bet is to not use the machines at all if possible. Also, you should not be so down on the DR as a travel destination. Boca Chica has been old news for some time now, but there are lots of other spots to choose from. You just need to know where they are. And to do that you need to be able to trust someone to show you around.

[Mirco]

Originally posted by AddictedToWomen
Are you sure DR has GSM? If so check its on the same frequency band as your phone -- Ths US GSM uses a different band to the rest of the planet to ensure lack of compatibility

Yes, I have GSM phone with EVERY frequency. I use it here in the States and also in every country I travel to - In west and East Europe, Asia, Africa. I believe DR uses GSM too like all other countries of the world except most major USA companies ( Sprint, Bell, AT&T, Verizon). Yeah you are right, these companies do it on purpose, so that nobody could switch to a different company using there headset

Some people here mentioned that DR girls called them on their cellphones..
Did you guys buy a DR cellphone plan (SIM Card) or kept using your USA Plan and had all these calls charged like international calls?
Will appreciate sharing the info.

[Mirco]

But what to do if you get some bills from ATM with any marks on them?
It happens very often.

[Mirco]

Thank you, Mr.Particular!
It is sad that we have so many bad news about my beloved Dominican Republic recently.
Especially `bout Boca Chica that some years ago used to be a very nice place to stay, relax,to feel oneself a free and respected person.
Why nothing changes for better and only to worse, worse and worse?
Sounds like very soon we`ll have to follow advice of some Forum members and will go to Eastern Europe and Moscow for affordable and high quality fun.
Ciao!

[Abba80]

Good idea! Will give it a try-)))))))))))))))))
$$$$ But not in Boca Chica $$$$
Watching dozens of tourists from USA !!! chasing few Dominican prostitutes is not a big fun.
Any recent info on Costa Rica or Venezuela? Very good air fares are abundant.

[Mr. Particular]

Originally posted by Mirco
I didn`t know that. Thank you for warning.
But I'll keep doing it. Actually I sign them with a very tiny signature in the corner and nobody ever pays attention unless you point to it in a situation like was described. You can put just a one small letter, but make sure that ALL your bills have it (including those that are still in your wallet).
AMOF all of us constantly come across lots of bills with different ink marks on them. In any country including here. And nobody refuses to accept them because of those marks. I know that in one Eastern European country when you exchange dollars into local currency (in an official exchange place) and dollars have ink marks on them they sometimes refuse to accept. But in private transactions or at supermarkets nobody cares.
So I guess this strategy is safe for us to get a protection against crooks of various kinds.
Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can forget all the information you have heard about in other circles. The Dominican government recently instituted an ordinance that forbids useage of any bills with ANY MARKS, big or small. You cannot count on any store, institution etc accepting ANY BILL with even the smallest mark on it. You may get lucky and slip one through, but most places go over the bills with a fine tooth comb. Now, saying that, some places have relaxed and don't bother checking. It is up to you. In this country, it is always better to be safe than sorry. I apologize for being the bearer of bad news. Remember, we at Mr. Particular live and work here.

[Mirco]

I didn`t know that. Thank you for warning.
But I `ll keep doing it. Actually I sign them with a very tiny signature in the corner and nobody ever pays attention unless you point to it in a situation like was described. You can put just a one small letter, but make sure that ALL your bills have it (including those that are still in your wallet).
AMOF all of us constantly come across lots of bills with different ink marks on them. In any country including here. And nobody refuses to accept them because of those marks. I know that in one Eastern European country when you exchange dollars into local currency( in an official exchange place) and dollars have ink marks on them they sometimes refuse to accept. But in private transactions or at supermarkets nobody cares.
So I guess this strategy is safe for us to get a protection against crooks of various kinds.
Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nacho]

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"My best protection against things like this : I SIGN every bill that I get from ATM before spending it!! So, if somebody took money from you and did not do what she (or he) promised you can report immediately to police that she (he) stole money from you"


I wouldn't do that now if I were you. Last I heard, the Dominican Central Bank has stated it will no longer accept any defaced bills. So if you signed 'em, you may as well have burned 'em.

[Mirco]

originally posted by npaul
the last and final time i went to boca chica there was a young street walking girl i found on the main street and we went to a short time room together after giving her some money up front for sex, she said she was under 16 and she would call the police and have me arrested for having sex with a minor. she then demanded more money without any sex, or she would start screaming.

these type of girls are the ones left in boca chica.

doesn't sound like anything has changed.

never trust a *****! at least if you get her from a casa or a night club you can go back and complain and they may fire her if she pulls scams like that. with a street walker you take alot more risks.

it is one of many favorit tricks of bc girls. visitors who are there only for the first or second time (especially americans of course as they are scared to death by le and huge amount of **** laws and various panishments in their country) are usually easy targets.
my best protection against things like this : i sign every bill that i get from atm before spending it!! so, if somebody took money from you and did not do what she (or he) promised you can report immediately to police that she (he) stole money from you. after the search your money is found and your signature is the proof that it was taken from you. in that country police protects honest people (including tourists) and not crooks.
in your case you had no risk at all! you had no sex to her. you could demand a medical examination on her and on you that would prove that. inviting somebody to your room of any age is not a crime. but stealing money from a turist is a big crime and that ***** would go to the prison.
the only person besides her who would have problems is the hotel security guard who is supposed to check girls` id`s and not to let in anybody ****.
you should have demanded your money from her or suggest to call for police yourself.
but i have to agree with you on this place. it looks like our compatriots successfully spoiled this paradise on earth into money-sucking dust-heap.

[Ngp477]

The LAST and final time I went to Boca Chica there was a young street walking girl I found on the main street and we went to a short time room together after giving her some money up front for sex, she said she was under 16 and she would call the police and have me arrested for having sex with a minor. She then demanded more money without any sex, or she would start screaming.

These type of girls are the ones left in Boca Chica.

Doesn't sound like anything has changed.

Never trust a *****! At least if you get her from a casa or a night club you can go back and complain and they may fire her if she pulls scams like that. With a street walker you take alot more risks.