Guadalajara

[Tiny 12]

mai yao,

that's a tough one. given that you live in thailand and price is a consideration (prices for the best pfp options in gdl are similar to the u.s.), your best bet might be to stick with krispy kreme. taxi fare from the airport to downtown is around $20. it's more to zapopan, less to tlaquepaque.

there are a number of table dance clubs on the road between airport and downtown that are open at night along with a lot of short time hotels. these clubs are reasonably priced by guadalajara standards. i've had a car and never tried to pursue this option in a taxi, although i think you could pull it off without your own car.

during the daytime there are the esteticas masculinas or massage parlors. compared to places on, say, ratchadapisek road, the women are ugly and the facilities are run down. you'll pay from $40 for 30 minutes at some of the cheaper establishments to a little over $100 for an hour at my favorite, [CodeWord123]. read the thread for more info.

if you're leaving in late afternoon, please be aware that mexicans eat lunch late. you may not have time to get back for your flight. my favorite restaurants are la matera, el jockey house grill, aniti li and i latina. you might have some trouble getting a taxi from the last two on my list, and the food has a bit of an oriental flare (maybe not desirable considering where you live), so you might want to scratch them. if you're going for lunch, i'd recommend you go to tlaquepaque. this part of guadalajara is close to the airport and has some really good restaurants. i don't remember their names, but el abajeno there is fun and has typical mexican food, although the food is not quite as good as some of the other places in tlaquepaque.

[WorldWideScout]

I am just so dumb! I've been an ISG member and contributor for more than 6 years, mostly centering on Cambodia and Thailand where I live. For the last year, I have been doing air courier work out of Bangkok. In the last 3 months, I have had runs to GDL 6 times but never thought to check this forum out; as I said. Dumb.

Anyway, I am usually in GDL for less than a full day, usually arriving in the early am and heading back to LAX late afternoon; really the wrong time of day and not enough time to play.

There have been two times when I had overnight layovers, staying at the airport hotel. Honestly, I was reluctant to venture out into a city I didn't know without an experienced wingman. Money is an issue and I was reluctant to put myself in the mercy of a taxi driver.

First question: what is the average cab fare from the airport to a desirable section of GDL. Is there a less expensive way to get into the city from the airport? I looked for bus info or tour info in the airport but couldn't find any.

Second question: If I only have one night, or a full day, what is the best area to head for? I probably won't do any mongering since Thailand is so much cheaper and girls are so plentiful but looking is always fun and I am SOOO sick of the airport BK and Krispy Kream. Just the chance of some local Mexican food would make the trip worthwhile.

It does tick me off that I have been to GDL 6 times and have never left the airport. Any info you can give me on making the best of the time I have without spending a lot would be great.

BTW; my last time through two weeks ago, Immigration at the airport was a total fucking zoo! 0630am, about 1000 people and zero crowd control. Two agents were stamping the foreigners. It took me almost 4 hours to clear! I never have experienced anything like it. Lots of pushing and line cutting, several fights and many fainting lady's. Security did absolutely NOTHING to maintain order. Does this happen often?

I too am totally sued to Bangkok! I'll be GDL Saturday! Hope to find the answers to all our questions! I hope immigration is less insane when I get there. After that long flight I'll be in no mood for chaos. BTW, I hear mongering is similar to Thailand in terms of price and type

[Mai Yao]

I am just so dumb! I've been an ISG member and contributor for more than 6 years, mostly centering on Cambodia and Thailand where I live. For the last year, I have been doing air courier work out of Bangkok. In the last 3 months, I have had runs to GDL 6 times but never thought to check this forum out; as I said. Dumb.

Anyway, I am usually in GDL for less than a full day, usually arriving in the early am and heading back to LAX late afternoon; really the wrong time of day and not enough time to play.

There have been two times when I had overnight layovers, staying at the airport hotel. Honestly, I was reluctant to venture out into a city I didn't know without an experienced wingman. Money is an issue and I was reluctant to put myself in the mercy of a taxi driver.

First question: what is the average cab fare from the airport to a desirable section of GDL. Is there a less expensive way to get into the city from the airport? I looked for bus info or tour info in the airport but couldn't find any.

Second question: If I only have one night, or a full day, what is the best area to head for? I probably won't do any mongering since Thailand is so much cheaper and girls are so plentiful but looking is always fun and I am SOOO sick of the airport BK and Krispy Kream. Just the chance of some local Mexican food would make the trip worthwhile.

It does tick me off that I have been to GDL 6 times and have never left the airport. Any info you can give me on making the best of the time I have without spending a lot would be great.

BTW; my last time through two weeks ago, Immigration at the airport was a total fucking zoo! 0630am, about 1000 people and zero crowd control. Two agents were stamping the foreigners. It took me almost 4 hours to clear! I never have experienced anything like it. Lots of pushing and line cutting, several fights and many fainting lady's. Security did absolutely NOTHING to maintain order. Does this happen often?

[WorldWideScout]

Hola! I might have to scratch my trip to Nica and may end up in guadaljara instead. Aww yeah!

Anyone heard of hotel portonova? Is it close to the action?

[Artisttyp]

In answer to your question 8 to 10 blocks from Mercados I am 67 and walked it cab 30 p at most do not know how far from H. Plaza San Francisco. Ice available Wal Mart across street get well Artissyp

Thanks for helping me out. Good info.

Regards,

Artisttyp

[Big John 1]

Do you have any idea how far this hotel is from hotel plaza san francisco and is it close to the downtown mercados?

Any chance of getting ice anywhere near the hotel?

I will decide by this thurs or fri if I will come down. Dealing with a gripa at the moment but getting better.

Great info thanks.

In answer to your question 8 to 10 blocks from Mercados I am 67 and walked it cab 30 p at most do not know how far from H. Plaza San Francisco. Ice available Wal Mart across street get well Artissyp

[Artisttyp]

Hotel Costa Brava, Calazada Independencia Sur 739, right across from Wal Mart, wireless internet king beds covered parking good shape only230 pesosAs a bargain hunter, this place should be around 400pesos! Way above 230 peso hotels. Pretty centrally located too. I did not stay there as was visiting but certainly will. Big John.

Do you have any idea how far this hotel is from hotel plaza san francisco and is it close to the downtown mercados?

Any chance of getting ice anywhere near the hotel?

I will decide by this thurs or fri if I will come down. Dealing with a gripa at the moment but getting better.

Great info thanks.

[Borregos77]

I am traveling in a few weeks to Guadalajara on business and wanted to know if anyone can recommend a any GREAT Escort Service Provider or which local newspaper has the independent escorts listed in. I will be staying at the Holiday Inn Iteso Hotel located AV. CAMINO AL ITESO : 8650 GUADALAJARA. 45580.

I have had some success in the past just looking up Escort Service in the yellow pages but noticed last time I was there last year very limited ads. I would appreciate any help a fellow monger could provide me.

Thanks Karl

It may be too late now, but try www.seductoras.com.mx Under Guadalajara tab you will find several girls, if it says "foto real" it means that it is supposedly their real photo.

Some of the girls that doesn't have this legend actually post their real photo as well. You can usually find a couple of gems here.

But be careful, as with all pages, agencies flourish and what you see may NOT be what you get!

[Big John 1]

This website offers good discounts, just put in name of hotel and city as other hotels same name. Takes credit cards, converts dollars to pesos sometimes offers free nights. Helped friends book this way. Personally I stay in 150p to 200p places in Guadalajara near La Liberdad Mercado but glad to help other guys. Right now in Chapala paid 2000pesos for monthly apartment but go into GDL my month about up. Another site you can try putting in hotel name is.

www.despargar.com.mx

Another discounter these guys Mexican version of travelocity, expedia, orbitz, priceline. Com and cheaper than going straight to hotels. Here to help. Big John 1

Hotel Costa Brava, Calazada Independencia Sur 739, right across from Wal Mart, wireless internet king beds covered parking good shape only230 pesosAs a bargain hunter, this place should be around 400pesos! Way above 230 peso hotels. Pretty centrally located too. I did not stay there as was visiting but certainly will. Big John.

[Big John 1]

Thanks. Any idea what area it is located in? Any website or email address. Maybe phone number?

Thanks Again.

This website offers good discounts, just put in name of hotel and city as other hotels same name. Takes credit cards, converts dollars to pesos sometimes offers free nights. Helped friends book this way. Personally I stay in 150p to 200p places in Guadalajara near La Liberdad Mercado but glad to help other guys. Right now in Chapala paid 2000pesos for monthly apartment but go into GDL my month about up. Another site you can try putting in hotel name is www.despargar.com.mx Another discounter these guys Mexican version of travelocity, expedia, orbitz, priceline. Com and cheaper than going straight to hotels. Here to help. Big John 1

[Artisttyp]

Hotel Plaza San Francisco. Don't know if it is chica friendly, but the location and price are what you are seeking.

Thanks. Any idea what area it is located in? Any website or email address. Maybe phone number?

Thanks Again.

[Gallo Ingles]

I was thinking of coming down. A one way ticket from tijuana is around $158 on aero mexico.

If I do come down can someone please recommend a hotel for $40/45 in the centro area?

I am looking for something like the zocalo area in Mexico city. I like to be close to the mercados as well.

Website or an email address would be a huge help.

Thanks,

Artisttyp

Hotel Plaza San Francisco. Don't know if it is chica friendly, but the location and price are what you are seeking.

[Artisttyp]

I was thinking of coming down. A one way ticket from tijuana is around $158 on aero mexico.

If I do come down can someone please recommend a hotel for $40/45 in the centro area?

I am looking for something like the zocalo area in Mexico city. I like to be close to the mercados as well.

Website or an email address would be a huge help.

Thanks,

Artisttyp

[Tiny 12]

I am traveling in a few weeks to Guadalajara on business and wanted to know if anyone can recommend a any GREAT Escort Service Provider or which local newspaper has the independent escorts listed in. I will be staying at the Holiday Inn Iteso Hotel located AV. CAMINO AL ITESO : 8650 GUADALAJARA. 45580.

I have had some success in the past just looking up Escort Service in the yellow pages but noticed last time I was there last year very limited ads. I would appreciate any help a fellow monger could provide me.

Thanks Karl

If you're willing to pay USA prices, try www.divas.com.mx. There's a Spanish-language forum on the site with reviews.

[MW Travler]

I am traveling in a few weeks to Guadalajara on business and wanted to know if anyone can recommend a any GREAT Escort Service Provider or which local newspaper has the independent escorts listed in. I will be staying at the Holiday Inn Iteso Hotel located AV. CAMINO AL ITESO : 8650 GUADALAJARA. 45580.

I have had some success in the past just looking up Escort Service in the yellow pages but noticed last time I was there last year very limited ads. I would appreciate any help a fellow monger could provide me.

Thanks Karl