General Reports

[Ramher]

Tijuana is great if you want to bang Mexican chicks. If you want an Asian chick, you can stay in the US or go to Asia.

You are right. Would does it mean to have a health card? Does the health card cover escorts too. Anyway, Thanks for your info!

Ramher

[Nauskas]

The San Ysidro SENTRI office isn't open yet. If it is like the new pedestrian bridge it will open sometime in the "spring timeframe."

I look forward to both. BTW- Its taken forever to finish that bridge.

The appointment process and scheduling is far worse than DMV. 3-6 month backlog at some sites in a wonderful example of mismanagement with a revenue making effort.

[Super Gato]

I went back online and, here is where it gets confusing. I know from this forum that there are offices in San Ysidro and Otay Mesa. However, applying for an interview in San Ysidro was not an option I was given and I had to pick the Otay Mesa office. Anyone else have this experience?

The San Ysidro SENTRI office isn't open yet. If it is like the new pedestrian bridge it will open sometime in the "spring timeframe."

[Artisttyp]

I just bought a one way ticket to san diego on April 26. I don't want to put my foot in my mouth but I should be in mexico for awhile.

As always I would like to meet up with any senior members.

Acapulco wasn't an option for me unfortunately. I do have other plans though.

[Blue Nose]

OK, just a quick update on my Sentri application, for those of you thinking of applying.

I filled out the online form and submitted it. Takes about 90 minutes to do this, when you factor in tracking down all the documents etc. That you need (car registration, passport numbers etc. Etc.) I waited two weeks, checking back into the online GOES (Global Online Enrollment System) every couple of days. I received an email two weeks after my application was submitted telling me that I was conditionally approved, and that I needed to schedule an interview.

I went back online and, here is where it gets confusing. I know from this forum that there are offices in San Ysidro and Otay Mesa. However, applying for an interview in San Ysidro was not an option I was given and I had to pick the Otay Mesa office. Anyone else have this experience?

So, bottom line is that the first interview I could get was three months from the date of scheduling, or shortly after the Independence Day weekend in July. That really sucks, but I suppose it's par for the course: DHS spends all their money on fancy equipment and staffing increases rather than on things that will actually facilitate legitimate border crossings.

Anybody have any luck with just doing a "walk in appointment" and showing up un-announced? I might give that a try, but any advice on this would be appreciated.

On a more positive note, the whole impending "vehicle inspection" check motivated me to get my windshield repaired. I had 4 stone chips and got all of them filled for $100. I had been putting this off for a long time, but at least it's done now so I'm safe and legal. Just hope I don't get any more between now and July!

Happy mongering, and see you soon in Tijuana!

Blue Nose

[Super Gato]

One of the main reasons for going to Tijuana is to have a great time with the fine Latin girls there. As with everywhere, I am sure there are Asian girls there too. Am I right and where do you find the goodlooking ones?

The bars and the alley attract women from all over Mexico. Sure, there's a random Honduran (one currently working at Adelita Bar) or Venezuelan in the mix. But for the most part, they're all pura mexicana. Although the bars of Zona Norte would love the novelty of having Asian girls, legally only girls that have health cards can work in the bars and only girls with the right to work in Mexico can have health cards. It is easier for a random chick from another Latin American county to fake her way through than an Asian might.

A few years ago I saw a Chinese girl working at CC but she was the exception to the pura mexicana rule. Lore has it that she was being deported from the US and decided to go to Mexico instead of returning to China. Nowadays there is a girl with Asian features working at CC but she's born and raised in Mexico. I've also seen a girl at Hong Kong with Asian features but never got a chance to get with her.

Tijuana is great if you want to bang Mexican chicks. If you want an Asian chick, you can stay in the US or go to Asia.

[Guitarrefreak]

As your trip gets closer, announce your travel date. If available I would be happy to show you around your first time. I'm show many other members would too.

Just wondering. Buddies in my immediate circle don't seem to be able to enjoy this as much as I would hope to. Nice way to meet some new people too.

[Sock111]

One of the main reasons for going to Tijuana is to have a great time with the fine Latin girls there. As with everywhere, I am sure there are Asian girls there too. Am I right and where do you find the goodlooking ones?

As your trip gets closer, announce your travel date. If available I would be happy to show you around your first time. I'm show many other members would too.

[Phordphan]

If you see a girl outside her work hours as in going out for a meal or movie, just hanging out for a couple hours, how much $ do you give her or do you?

I know there is no standard price on this as it all depends on your relationship with the chica and who initiated the contact outside work. One of the chicas said she'd meet me on her day off. We didn't discuss what we would do. I'm wondering what the MO as in terms of $ in situations like these. I'm sure it ranges quite a bit but I'd like to get some sort of idea. Most posts regarding seeing chica outside work area involved going straight to hotel so that $ seemed pretty straightforward but if you're just hanging out?

The norm is $100 per hour for every hour of her time.

Ha ha ha. Just kidding!

If it's just a "date," I. E. Hanging out, dinner, dancing, whatever, then nothing. You pay for the entertainment, unless she insists on paying for something. If she gets pissed off at the end, when you don't pay, then it wasn't a "hang out" type date and she's playing you for a sucker.

If a trip to the hotel is also in the works, then it is a bit more confusing. Much depends on how long you've known her. Early-in-the-relationship encounters tend to cost more, later ones cost less. Generally, I don't think I every gave over $100 for an all-day "date" with a couple of trips to the hotel. Others, $30 or $40, just for groceries.

[Phordphan]

One of the main reasons for going to Tijuana is to have a great time with the fine Latin girls there. As with everywhere, I am sure there are Asian girls there too. Am I right and where do you find the goodlooking ones?

You are wrong. There are no Asian girls in Tijuana. There was one half-Japanese girl working CC a while back. Not sure of her whereabouts now.

It may surprise you to know, but you will not be the only lily-white non-Spanish-speaking gringo to ever grace the streets of Tijuana. In fact, that is the norm, not the exception.

Read the forum more, and just go. Don't try to get too cheap, that comes later.

Get a $5 yellow cab. They almost all speak perfect English. They'll take you right to the door. Don't let them con you into going to Purple Rain.

Stick to the more experienced girls. They will speak better English, but they MAY WELL be more mercenary. Don't be afraid to negotiate a bit. Stick to your target price. There is plenty of competition.

One tactic is to tell her that this is your first time in Tijuana, you've never done this before, not sure how it works, can she help?

If you want to eat, the waiters at the little "hooker restaurants" near the clubs speak English. All the meseros in the Revu restaurants speak English.

About the only words that will come in somewhat handy for the newbie is "La Linea" (la LEE-nee-uh in gringo-speak). The Line. It's local slang for the border. Tell the cabbie La Linea and he'll take you to the pedestrian line.

For the first time, go during daylight hours. Tijuana is less scary during the day.

Take copious notes and report back. Now March!

[Dave_Far]

If you see a girl outside her work hours as in going out for a meal or movie, just hanging out for a couple hours, how much $ do you give her or do you?

I know there is no standard price on this as it all depends on your relationship with the chica and who initiated the contact outside work. One of the chicas said she'd meet me on her day off. We didn't discuss what we would do. I'm wondering what the MO as in terms of $ in situations like these. I'm sure it ranges quite a bit but I'd like to get some sort of idea. Most posts regarding seeing chica outside work area involved going straight to hotel so that $ seemed pretty straightforward but if you're just hanging out?

[D Cups]

Good to know, JP. Thanks.

A few minor differences:

It only takes about 5 minutes by cab if s / he takes the short route.

Libre cabs should only cost 30 pesos (less than $3). Many of the yellow Economico cabs are now offering rides for $3. If you aren't totally budget minded a small tip is customary.

That room rate only applies to HK. I was in the hotel beside Adelita a week ago and it still cost $12 and no dollar for a robe.

[JPF]

It takes me about 20. 25 minutes to walk from the border to Hong Kong Club which is almost as fast as a cab.

If you want to take a cab, use LIBRE because they only charge $5.

The short time rooms upstairs from HK / Adelitas now want $15 plus $1 towel + $1 robe for the girl plus $1 for the cum boy who cleans up the room.

A few minor differences:

It only takes about 5 minutes by cab if s / he takes the short route.

Libre cabs should only cost 30 pesos (less than $3). Many of the yellow Economico cabs are now offering rides for $3. If you aren't totally budget minded a small tip is customary.

That room rate only applies to HK. I was in the hotel beside Adelita a week ago and it still cost $12 and no dollar for a robe.

[Artisttyp]

Tijuana is the poor monger's last resort. Most other spots are either too expensive to get too, and / or the price of women has risen with the recession (or the US$ has fallen).

SS

You are right on the money! I wish I could have a brighter outlook but all my old haunts have creeped up in price. Even low end south america sleaze is more expensive due to lower exchange rates and higher hotel rates.

This past year has been a huge wake up call for me as far as mongering expectations in the coming years. Guatemala was really cheap and decent for a one time visit but you get what you pay for.

The city closes down at 7pm for the most part.

The good news is I read an article that says latin america might be on the verge of a credit bubble due to the rapid growth in those economies.

I might be back in Tijuana in a few weeks and not acapulco as planned. The budget for my acapulco
trip far exceeds my available credit.



Its getting rough out there. Glad to see its not just me feeling it. Lucky for those who don't.

Artisttyp.

[Dreams]

If you fly into San Diego like I do don't rent a car. Take a FREE car rental shuttle from the airport to the light rail station (near Thrifty, Enterprise, Alamo, etc.) and ride it to San Ysidro. Costs $5 roundtrip. It takes about an hour and lets you off right at the border so you don't have to worry about parking or driving over the border which is a real hassle.

Then WALK west across the pedestrian bridges toward the large arch. You can't miss it. Wear ipod earphones so you don't have to listen to the hawkers trying to sell you some bullshit. At the bottom of the pedestrian bridge towards Revolution you can get $1 beer and tacos and take a leak.

Right across from the wax museum is a pharmacy where you can get viagra 10 for $26. Stock up. When you get to the arch (Revolution) go straight west one more block then turn right and walk two more blocks. There will be a lot of streetwalkers that charge $20 but most are skanks. Some of them can be quite aggressive. Turn left to Adelitas and Hong Kong Club. It takes me about 20. 25 minutes to walk from the border to Hong Kong Club which is almost as fast as a cab.

If you want to take a cab, use LIBRE because they only charge $5.

I never buy lady drinks (the pesky waiters [CodeWord140] me off) and usually have my share of $1 cerveza BEFORE I go into the clubs. Have plenty of $1 bills for the girls so you can feel them up and play with their snatch right there in the bar. Most will return the favor by playing with your schwantztooka for a little while. Find the girl you like and negotiate for $50-60 for whatever you like. Usually the older ones are more agreeable but not always. Personally I like BBBJ cum on boobs or face with photos and massage de tetas afterwards but not all girls will do that and sometimes you have to see a girl several times before she allows that.

The short time rooms upstairs from HK / Adelitas now want $15 plus $1 towel + $1 robe for the girl plus $1 for the cum boy who cleans up the room. If you want to stay overnight nearby there is Hotel Leyva for $21 right next to Chicago Club around the corner from Adelitas / Hong Kong but the problem with that is the girls from HK / Adelitas won't come until AFTER their shift. Still, it is quiet and clean with TV and you can order a Dominos pizza if you want. . If you need internet cafe walk two blocks south and turn left after McDonalds.

If you do all the above you will have more money for the honey which is what we all want anyway, right. Cheers!

I would only challenge one point in this excellent report: When I seem to have made my choice of girl in HK, I ususally spend a few more minutes with the girl and pay for her LD, so that I can confirm that the chemistry is there. I think the 7 dollars are well spent if it avoids making the wrong choice. Beware of the messeros dropping chips and the rest. Last time, when I sent I t back, he said that the girl asked for it. My girl said absolutely not and sent him packing. It was a good sign, and I finally had with her one of my best time in Tijuana.