Yes, I realize this is the Matamoros section, and not the Reynosa section, but if any mogers here haven't been to Reynosa boystown, you might want to consider it. Below are photos of a door girl in Reynosa boystown. They are not my photos. They were posted by Laredo on 7/28/05, and 8/1/05. I'm hoping he won't mind me reposting his photos here. I don't know what the current crop of door girls look like, with all the violence going on in Reynosa. These photos might not be representative of the current door girls in Reynosa BT. When I went to Reynosa BT, about 7 years ago, these photos would have been representative of the door girls there. I was very impressed with the door girls back then. Below are photos by Laredo, not me.
My recommendation is to never venture over to the drug invested criminally oriented 10th Street venue. It just isn't worth it guys. Don't waste your time, your money, or your health. Not when you can experience the virtues of Paradise, Cobacha, Imperio, and probably a number of other legitimate clubs that offer a much better value. I will never again venture over on 10th Street. Based on my experiences with the clubs, there is no comparison to the poor value of 10th Street and exceptional value of the club environment.
I believe Cobacha is permanently closed. I haven't been able to find Imperio, Circo, or Media Luna.
Below is map and photo of 160 Men's Club at Bustamante and 10th street. This club is on 10th street, and 10th street is a little dicey, so be careful if you go to this club. SW's and drug addicts on 10th street. Watch your ass in this area.
This is a continuation of my report concerning my first trip to Matamoros, and I will apologize now for the post being so lengthy. After having visited the clubs (Paradise, Cobacha, and Imperio) the night before. I was curious about the SW action on 10th Street. I crossed the border about 3:00pm, and approached the cab stand next to the little park that you come to after you cross over the bridge. I asked the cab driver if he knew where I could obtain a street map of Matamoros. He entered the little cab shack there, and he retrieved a Street map, which he was kind enough to give to me.
I also wanted to do some shopping for gift items, and I learned that the market is very close to the area of 10th Street that is frequented by SW's. I was thinking that perhaps I could walk to the shopping area, then do a little recon of 10th Street. However, the cab driver indicated that the shopping area was at least 21 blocks from the area of the cab stand near the bridge, and I didn't really want to hike that far. So, the cab driver offered to take me to the shopping district for the going rate, which is $5. I got in his cab and away we went, West bound on Alvaro Obregon Street. From Alvaro Obregon Street the cab turned Right onto Calle Matamoros, which lead to the 9th Street market area, known as the Mercado Juarez (Garcias New Market).
The cab driver dropped me off at the corner of Calle 9 and Calle Matamoros, and I proceeded to walk around the market area for a while. Then, I decided to look for some SW action off of 10th Street one block over. I walked South on 10th Street all the way to the end where 10th Street intersects Valle Hermoso Street. This was a rather long hike, and I saw no signs of SW action. So, I decided to walk back and cover the North side of 10th Street, so I back tracked and ended up walking North on 10th Street from the approximate area where the cab had originally dropped me off.
I found what I was looking for not too far North of Calle Matamoros on 10th Street. There was a number of SW's just standing in front of some doorways along the road, but most were pretty rough. I did notice a really cute. 19 year old SW who was standing in a doorway about halfway down from Calle Matamoros on North 10th Street. So, I approached her and inquired her price. She wanted $35 for f. I bargained her down to what I thought was $25. But, I should have questioned her further, and gotten everything straight with here up front. But, this was my first experience with SW's in Mexico, and it through me off a little.
She indicated that she had a hotel near by and asked me to follow her there on foot. It was a short walk North on 10th Street. I think she then asked me for $12 to pay for the room. Ok, so I paid the $12, and we went to the room, which wasn't elaborate, but it was surprisingly nice and clean, but simple. It had no TV, no telephone, etc. But the bed seemed comfortable and the room was in pretty nice shape. The room even had antique furnishings that looked rather nice. Anyway, we locked the door, and she asked for the money. I gave her $25 and she indicated that 'no, it's $35. ' She spoke very little English, but I thought for sure I had heard her say $25 out on the street. I thought maybe I had just misunderstood her. Anyway, I realized that I had already made an investment in the hotel, so I figured I better go ahead and reap some of the dividends of this little investment. So like a fool, I gave her another $10 when I probably should have cut my losses and left.
She stashed the money, got me ready, laid back on the bed, and pulled up her dress. At this point I was hoping this hot little 19 year old would at least take off her clothes, but she indicated that 'sin la ropa was $60. ' I was really miffed at this point, and told her to forget it. I know what you guys are thinking. I do know better, but I was off my game that day. Live and Learn!
I intended to go ahead with her clothes on, but I was so flustered at the way things were going that it took a while for me to become ready again. Especially with her clothes on. Well, I was just getting started when she all of a sudden says, 'I'm very sorry, but time is up. ' I couldn't believe it! Under other circumstances I would have probably argued with her, and thrown a fit, but since it was my first experience in Mexico, I didn't want to end up in a Mexican jail, or worse, so I allowed her to leave without incident.
There is another reason that I decided to end this little experience when I did. When I was looking into her eyes, I noticed that they were severely blood shot. I immediately thought, 'this girl is probably a crack w. Just the thought of that possibility made me doubt the wisdom of going further, and I'm sure my apprehension had an effect on my readiness, if you know what I mean.
My recommendation is to never venture over to the drug invested criminally oriented 10th Street venue. It just isn't worth it guys. Don't waste your time, your money, or your health. Not when you can experience the virtues of Paradise, Cobacha, Imperio, and probably a number of other legitimate clubs that offer a much better value. I will never again venture over on 10th Street. Based on my experiences with the clubs, there is no comparison to the poor value of 10th Street and exceptional value of the club environment.
I provided such a detailed account of my experiences in this lengthy post so those of you who want to experience 10th Street can do so. You can easily find the 10th Street experience from the directions I've provided. But, my advice is to stay away from the 10th Street scam artists. I'll follow-up later with my report on the exceptional experiences I had with the clubs when I have a little more time. Good Hunting Everybody and Stay Safe.
Okay, it sounds like the skanky SW's hang out on 10th Street. Be careful in this area. Could be dangerous. Beware of rip off, drug addict SW's in this area. Below is map of this "fine" area of town.
Rather than chance it with these flakey SW's, it might be safer to just go to that blue massage parlor, which is within walking distance. It's just a couple of blocks over on 12th Street. Blue massage parlor is shown in a couple of post below.
Okay, it sounds like the skanky SW's hang out on 10th Street. Be careful in this area. Could be dangerous. Beware of rip off, drug addict SW's in this area. Below is map of this "fine" area of town.
Rather than chance it with these flakey SW's, it might be safer to just go to that blue massage parlor, which is within walking distance. It's just a couple of blocks over on 12th Street. Blue massage parlor is shown in a couple of post below.
Posted on 1/15/09. Trip report for last Thurs / Friday. Made my usual reservation at La Fontana Inn because it is walking distance from both Club Envidia and Club Paradise.
Below is map, photo, and website of La Fontana Inn on Ave. Lauro Villar.
posted on 8/24/10. plug in the following numbers. 25. 877527. 97. 50934 at google maps and zoom in until you get to street view. it's the blue house on vicente guerrero next to the dark orange house being worked on by the painters. google maps puts the address as vicente guerrero 1200, zona centro, heroica matamoros, tamps, mexico. that is just an approximation.
it's a "massage parlor" no signs on the door or elsewhere. usually the ladies hang in the front room that you can see from the street if you just peek in. sometimes they'll call you over from the other side of the metal doors. they they charge 300 pesos a pop but your mileage may vary.
if you do not speak spanish, you may have some difficulties. do not expect anything more than a 6. it appeared to me to be place for locals. this was three months ago.
below is map and photos of this blue massage parlor.
Went to Circo, Envidia and Media Luna. All was quiet. Did not see to many soldiers. All the places had lots of customers, but the selection was not too good. Did not have to pay any cover charges. Circo was no cover. Probably because I got there before 10pm. They gave me a receipt to get into Envidia and Envidia gave me a receipt to get into Media Luna plus a free ride over. Circo had the best selection.
If you want to check out the various clubs, get a receipt, to avoid cover charge at next club. I can see these clubs are working together. Maybe they'll even give you a ride. They'll expect a tip, so weigh the cost of cab ride vs tip.
Sorry forgot the k. Tkch is pretty much a locals strip club. A taxi should be able to get you there. Here are the co-ordinates. Lat. 25. 8472, Lon..97. 4869. Or.