Santiago

[Koki9290]

When you take Rafael Vidal to the end you'll make a right instead of a left. The left will send you towards the mall.

Fuddzie:
The 7,000RD is the pendejo price chicas charge unknowing gringos. But if you are new to the scene, they will ask for 4,000 - 5,000RD. The taxis are RD$100 and sometimes they'll ask for RD$150 at night if you are travelling far.

TerryU
You're right its right. Tks.

[Fuddzie]

RD4000 or RD5000 is way out of my range for puta. At this point it's like paying RD100 for a piece of bubble bum. It aint the price, but the principle.
Santiago is suppose to be the charm of the DR and I want to have a good time..chicas, food and cigars. I am use to paying RD 1000-2000 in Sosua and DR. for quality with personality. I hope to discover the same.

[Onedazz]

I was in Casa Blanca a couple of years ago. I didn't like that prison camp gate the closes behind you. We walked up the side of the place, which opened out into an area behind the building. There were chicas sitting in groups around, smoking mostly. They all looked bored and did not really take notice of us. It was this careless attitude that I was turned off. We sat and had a conversation with this chica. At the end she wanted 6000pesos!

WTF! For what? I'd never been back since.

[Terry U]

Take Rafael Vidal from the autopista until it ends and go left. Ilusiones is on the left about 3-5 minutes and Casa Blanca also on the left a bit further. Haven't been there but heard Casa Blanca has been dead. Heard good things about Ilusiones especially late.
7000P is crazy but it has been my experience that they will ask for 4000-5000P initally.

When you take Rafael Vidal to the end you'll make a right instead of a left. The left will send you towards the mall.

Fuddzie:
The 7,000RD is the pendejo price chicas charge unknowing gringos. But if you are new to the scene, they will ask for 4,000 - 5,000RD. The taxis are RD$100 and sometimes they'll ask for RD$150 at night if you are travelling far.

[Fuddzie]

A colmado is a neighborhood grocery store. Most sell beer (and some liquor) and the locals sit around drinking and listening to music. Some colmados have good sound systems and plastic tables and chairs our front.

The clubs are Passion which is just off the autopista, Casa Blanca and Illusiones? which are both on Ave Duarte. Take Rafael Vidal from the autopista until it ends and go left. Ilusiones is on the left about 3-5 minutes and Casa Blanca also on the left a bit further. Haven't been there but heard Casa Blanca has been dead. Heard good things about Ilusiones especially late.
7000P is crazy but it has been my experience that they will ask for 4000-5000P initally.

Now I know the word colmado. I've had very good luck and quality at one in Santo Domingo. Sounds like a taxi will be necessary. But I don't believe I'll be going to the clubs with that cost.

[Koki9290]

What is a colmadon? What are the names and where are the three strip clubs. RD7000 is crazy. I can get a stable of chicas for that amount

A colmado is a neighborhood grocery store. Most sell beer (and some liquor) and the locals sit around drinking and listening to music. Some colmados have good sound systems and plastic tables and chairs our front.

The clubs are Passion which is just off the autopista, Casa Blanca and Illusiones? which are both on Ave Duarte. Take Rafael Vidal from the autopista until it ends and go left. Ilusiones is on the left about 3-5 minutes and Casa Blanca also on the left a bit further. Haven't been there but heard Casa Blanca has been dead. Heard good things about Ilusiones especially late.
7000P is crazy but it has been my experience that they will ask for 4000-5000P initally.

[Koki9290]

So , it sounds like there is action to be found, which is real news to me. Plantino's sounds like a good choice. How far is it from the monument to walk. I need to find a street map of the city Not that I'm cheap, I just like to walk and take in the surroundings. Is either the Aloha or Platino chica friendly?

Platino is chica friendly but I don't believe you can walk to the Monument easily. I always have a car so I'm not an authority but you cannot follow Estrella because it tunnels underneath the autopista. I think you would have to cut through neighborhoods off the beaten path. Not dangerous in themselves but they are right next to some pretty nasty areas (below the Monument past Marisco Centro)

[Fuddzie]

Well if she likes you and she is a pro, and you met her outside in some bar, the mall or in the street, at least a RD$1,000.

If she likes you and you are picking her up in one of the three big strip joints, at least $RD2,000. I think the club get's $RD500 out of that payment.

I've heard of guys pay in excess of $RD7,000 in Pasions. I won't lie to you guys, I've picked up plenty of Semi-Pro action in the local bars and colmadons. Look for the chicas sitting alone or with one other girl and wait for that eye contact. The same way I picked them up in the streets, say Hola Buenas and wait for the eye contact, you'll be surprised how many Pros and Semi-Pros mix and mingle in regular bars and clubs.

What is a colmadon? What are the names and where are the three strip clubs. RD7000 is crazy. I can get a stable of chicas for that amount

[Terry U]

What are the going prices of chica in this city? I do expect the quality and prices to be a bit more over Sosua. Thanks for your info

Well if she likes you and she is a pro, and you met her outside in some bar, the mall or in the street, at least a RD$1,000.

If she likes you and you are picking her up in one of the three big strip joints, at least $RD2,000. I think the club get's $RD500 out of that payment.

I've heard of guys pay in excess of $RD7,000 in Pasions. I won't lie to you guys, I've picked up plenty of Semi-Pro action in the local bars and colmadons. Look for the chicas sitting alone or with one other girl and wait for that eye contact. The same way I picked them up in the streets, say Hola Buenas and wait for the eye contact, you'll be surprised how many Pros and Semi-Pros mix and mingle in regular bars and clubs.

[Fuddzie]

Those hotels are chica friendly. I remember when Two Way first opened, been there only once, but I had a nice time. The bar is a spin-off of One Way on the corner of Las Carrerras Ave. & Tollentino. Very close to the Monument. It's a colmado that plays loud music and sell cheap beers, it's also a good spot to chica watch during Carnival.

What are the going prices of chica in this city? I do expect the quality and prices to be a bit more over Sosua. Thanks for your info

[Terry U]

So , it sounds like there is action to be found, which is real news to me. Plantino's sounds like a good choice. How far is it from the monument to walk. I need to find a street map of the city Not that I'm cheap, I just like to walk and take in the surroundings. Is either the Aloha or Platino chica friendly?

Those hotels are chica friendly. I remember when Two Way first opened, been there only once, but I had a nice time. The bar is a spin-off of One Way on the corner of Las Carrerras Ave. & Tollentino. Very close to the Monument. It's a colmado that plays loud music and sell cheap beers, it's also a good spot to chica watch during Carnival.

[Fuddzie]

http://www.alohasol.com/alojamiento.html

As another alternative for chicas, try Two Way Bar. Take Estrella from Monument area, past the Gran Almirante and TGIFs and make a right at the first light just past Luperon (Luperon is the Loma road to Sosua with the Heche building on the corner). Good prices on food and drink, live entertainment a couple days a week, pool hall on top floor and all types of chicas from pro to non-pro.

So , it sounds like there is action to be found, which is real news to me. Plantino's sounds like a good choice. How far is it from the monument to walk. I need to find a street map of the city Not that I'm cheap, I just like to walk and take in the surroundings. Is either the Aloha or Platino chica friendly?

[Koki9290]

http://www.alohasol.com/alojamiento.html

Stayed there twice in 2007 but was not impressed. I prefer Platino
or Plaza Central. Both are a five minute taxi from the monument. And while the area around Aloha and Holdelpa Central is safe, when you walk up Calle Sol toward the Monument, there are some iffy areas.

As another alternative for chicas, try Two Way Bar. Take Estrella from Monument area, past the Gran Almirante and TGIFs and make a right at the first light just past Luperon (Luperon is the Loma road to Sosua with the Heche building on the corner). Good prices on food and drink, live entertainment a couple days a week, pool hall on top floor and all types of chicas from pro to non-pro.

[Terry U]

Is there a hotel in the area. Is this street safe at night? I'm having a difficult time finding the room rate for Aloha SOl hotel. Any one know?

Aloha Sol is about $55 or $60 a night, a quick google search will give you their phone number. The streets are pretty safe at night, it's a busy street. You can pretty much choose any hotel because you can reach most areas of Santiago in about 10 to 15 minutes by cab for RD$100.

[Fuddzie]

Calle del Sol is good place to walk around and chat up with some non-pros during the day time. But if you are looking for some hookers, than there is a bar up the block from Calle Sol. Heading towards Mcdonalds about two blocks from Aloha Sol hotel and make a left about a block and a half on the left hand side. I believe it's on San Luis, but ask the local cabbies or kids selling cell phone holders in the street. The schools I am refering to is PUCMM or UTESA. They are both on Estrella Sadhala and which bars are the best, who knows. Walk around and pick one. Do a little bar hopping. At night time you will see a bunch of them at Ahi disco, across from Ahi bar. You could check out Francifol, Dolce or Tribeca on the weekend, but dress nice or they won't let you in.

For current hot events in Santiago for NON-PRO action check out. http://www.bailoteando.com/index.php

Here's a taste of what you'll find. http://i43.tinypic.com/95mwat.jpg

You are lucky to be travelling around Carnival time, because every Sunday is feeding frenzy. I hope you speak spanish!

Is there a hotel in the area. Is this street safe at night? I'm having a difficult time finding the room rate for Aloha SOl hotel. Any one know?