Guatemala City

[Member #4239]

Today Saturday not much going on in terms of bars since tomorrow is general elections and no liqour consumption allowed tonight.
I went to a massage/sauna place called ¨tres monos sabios¨or something very similar to that. It is on the way to Antigua city, right on the interamerica highway going from Guatemala city to Antigua city. It is just past the town Mixco. 250 Q. will get you one hour of massage, BJ and FULL SERVICE. I tried them once on my way to Antigua and then again on the return. It´s an auto motel, you go in, pick the girl, then they take you to a nice room which has behind it a bathroom and a small sauna. The girls are about 5 to 6 mostly, they give very complete and friendly service. The sauna and bath however is behind the room, if you decide to use them, keep your pants/money in the line of sight which will be difficult to do. Hours are from 9 to 9. I had a Guatemalan girl on my way in and a Honduran on my way back.
On the exact same road, a couple of miles more towards Antigua is another place called Sirenas. It was closed today. My taxi driver said it´s more expensive than the one I mentioned above.
My taxi driver´s cell phone number is 4014775, his name is Leonel. He doesn´t speak much English, but he has been a taxi driver here for 26 years, so he knows a lot of places. I believe he also works outside Marriott hotel.
Twist bar is on 32 Calle, zona 3. Wear your ear plugs if you decide to check it out.
Antigua itself was nothing exciting for me, there are a lot of shops, etc if you want to go souvenir hunting but I wasn´t interested.
This is a huge city with all the traffic and pollution that come with a big city. It has a very well established sex trade which will take me a full two weeks stay just to be able to scratch the surface.
I will again say that in my opinion, hotel chalet suizo is kind of far from action. I hope one of the Guatemala experts here can suggest a nice hotel closer to bars Paisano, Country, etc.
Good luck and thanks again to all the previous posters. J.G.

[Member #4239]

Gentlemen,

I have spent my first full day in Guatemala City. First of all I´d like to sincerely thank all the posters for their useful information, making my short visit as productive as possible.

Here's my report:

The airport is nice and modern, the customs agents very friendly, banks available for changing money and the taxi to zona 1, hotel Chalet Suizo is 60 quetzales as previously mentioned.

The hotel is exactly as previously mentioned. The cost now is about 160 Q. which is just over 20 dollars. Very basic hotel, no TV, friendly day and night staff, "guest friendly". In my opinion it is kind of far from the action, at least the places that I have been going to. However, since I am only going to be here a short time, I didn't bother looking for another hotel.

I feel safe here, but EVERYBODY warns you about safety, so there must be some safety/security issues going on here. Different people warned me about not taking a cab off the street, they said most of the time everything will be okay, but once in a while the cab drivers will trick you and meet up with their "associates"and rob you of everything you got. So I am using the same cab driver here, his name is Leonel, charges 50 Q per hour, knows all the spots. The hotel called him for me. If I don´t lose his card, I will post his cell phone number in a future post.

I did not go to any of the touristy expensive places. Went to the two El Paso bars, Paisano bar, Twist bar and Country. They were all as mentioned in previous posts.

Here is how it works in the bars here. You go in, sit down, there are usually about 8 to 10 girls in these places. You order something to drink which will cost you around 20 to 25 Q.
Nobody will bother you, in fact the girls will all ignore you until you motion to one to come over. Their drinks will cost about the same or sometimes up to 40 Q. per drink. I always had only one drink, enough for introductions, but I wasn´t there to drink! All the girls live on the premise, they´ll take you to their room, the full service will cost anywhere between 50 Q per 30 minutes to 120 Q. per 30 minutes. 15 minute sessions are also available. I didn't bargain, I just paid what they asked for, it seemed reasonable. For those of you who stay here a while and get to know the system better, you may be able to go even lower.

ALL the girls that I met were from El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. I banged four girls and none is a local girl so far! They were all without exception courteous and gave good service. I do not have any complaints. The bar Twist has extremely loud music, wear ear plugs before going in. PAISANO bar was my favorite, I would recommend it as a starting point. I think I went to the one on zona 11, but there are two more Paisanos in zona 12 (I may have the "zonas"confused, but your taxi driver should know, if he doesn´t, get rid of him).

At night, I went to zona 9 and picked up a Honduran girl SW, 23, about a 5, very polite, good service. 150 Q and I could have bargained down but didn't. The prices in the bars are so cheap and the quality is good, so I am not sure if there is any need to pick up SW's. I also went to my own neighborhood, zona 1, but we only saw a couple of transvestites so I can´t tell you too much about the street action in zone 1.

Unfortunately as my bad luck would have it, this weekend there are elections in Guatemala, my understanding is that the bars are closed since no drinking will be allowed. Anyways, I´ll try to find something to do and post later.

My overall impressions:

The city is very big, don't come here if you don't like big cities. The people are very friendly. The prices are very cheap, in fact possibly even cheaper than Honduras. Security is a concern, but if you have a trusted cabbie, you should be okay. There are many many sex workers in this city, most of whom are from other countries. They will give you good friendly service. Consider finding a hotel which is closer to the bars than Chalet Suizo. The exchange rate right now is about one dollar to 8 Quetzales.

I agree with the poster "Pacifico" that you don't need to go to all the gringo/touristy clubs to get good sex, but to each his own.
As "Chango" says, "tear it up".

[Member #1553]

Have ticket flexible for travel to Guatemala City and I can go there anytime until March. I am planning mid January, tentatively Jan 15-26, just waiting to see if anyone is going to be there between mid December-end of January and maybe I will be able to plan accordingly if someone wants to hook up. I speak above elementary spanish.

My main questions are on cheap budget hotels. Can anyone give me an opinion on Fortuna Royal, Hotel Ajau, Hotel Colonial, Chalet Suizo(mentioned numerous times), Spring hotel, and Concordia hotel. I would like to spend less than 30US a night and some of these hotels are real low budget and are in undesirable areas and are less than 20US a night. Prefer safe box, very girl friendly(even accepting sw's as guests), and halfway clean. I am not too concerned about safety though I hear zona 1 is dangerous but have been to Mexico City and can't imagine many places more dangerous than there walking at night and I practice the usual caution. I will appreciate any help and if good info, will share photos/info from some of my trips to other countries, DR, etc.

Is it reasonable to go to brothel(similar establishment) during day for quickie, and have an overnight/couple hours at night/ from someone, sw/pro/semi-pro for around 50US a day? Will try for amateurs as well and will visit normal bars/discos in better areas and flirt during day with whoever I can. Can I eat and drink for around 35US a day, only eat two modest meals and probably about 12 drinks daily? Please some help and can check out my postings in the Dom Rep(mainly under Boca Chica and see some of my photos as well under general info). Or can email me, just add hotmail to my user name. If you live there, are traveling there in a few months, or have some info I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

[StudPlayer]

To This1GreatMan,

I will be returning to Guatemala City in the next week or so. Email me if you like at studplayer1@hotmail.com.

[One Great Man]

studplayer and stallion03:

I'm sorry I didn't come across your posts until after you already left.

My posts on my adventures in Zona Uno are listed on this board (7/01/02 9/21/02 12/06/02 1/16/03 and 1/17/03).

As I mentioned, Concordia Park was closed for renovation while I was there, which the "Rough Guide" stated was a good location for an inexpensive pickup point (if you can screen out the TVs).

I'd enjoy hearing about your experiences. I'm hoping to go back.

[Stallion03]

Hi,

I arrive in Guatemala City this weekend. I'm wondering about how safe it is to walk around zona 1. Are there many good SW's in the zona 1? I was also wondering about escorts(where to find them and how much to pay). I am starting a six month trip through central america so I look forward to posting my exploits as I go. I've been to Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia. I know it will be harder to find cheap sex in central america but I have heard the pie is better there so I think it is worth the effort.

[Alboroto]

Prokofiev,

Read Ricker's report on San Salvador, El Salvador
dated 09/21/03. BTW, do live few blocks from
Fresh Kiss ...

Alboroto from El Salvador

[Alboroto]

Prokofiev,

I came across to your message by accident, since I am in El Salvador, and
could not believe what I have red. In essence, they are trying
to take your $$$ and run, in no way in our countries a "puta"
can charged that much, unless we are "suckers" and we let
them. If you have the time, you can spend a week-end here
in El Salvador and the time of your life for less $, also if
you private me at LAU5741@YAHOO.COM can give you a
lead in Guatemala and couple of my friends can give you
safe places where you can go and have a great time and
do not have to spend a fortune. Its hard to understand
why the want to take the "gringos" money. I tell you an
experience that I red on San Salvador's report, there is
this place in San Salvador in which the rates for a "gringo"
are much, repeat much higher than a salvadorean: Can
you believe that crop? Well, let me tell you, this place is
going nowhere, because, we all know and will not
patronized.

Let me know ...

Alboroto

[Prokofiev]

Tropico,

Amigo, I'm not trying to flame anyone. I appreciate any and all info and I was actually refering to the post by Rooste, which is very detailed except for pricing. However, I HAVE read many of the other posts and I'm confused. One guy says the dollar goes a long way. Others say it is so expensive. Some guy gets laid 10 times for less than $150 and others pay $100 to $200 a pop. You quote 600Q an hour, someone else 300Q at the same place, Caprichos.

That's why prices are so important. Info is power. Once you know that a particular woman went out for $50, you will never pay $150 again. I can't believe any locals are paying $90-$200 a night. Those are US prices. A $60 salida in Central America? Hard to believe. The MP prices sound very good but does that include FS? HJ? Anything?

We all know there are high-end clubs and low-end clubs. Expensive girls and cheapies. And that everything is negociable. But also there is Gringo pricing and regular pricing. The girls will ask for the moon. And if you are a US businessman and can't speak Spanish you may end up paying whatever she asks. Some guys just don't care or are afraid to negociate. But if you give a report, please tell how much you paid and what you received. Knowing if a poster is fluent in Spanish or a provider speaks English is very useful info. And try to remember names and prices. After a while, a clear pattern emerges and it helps everyone out. That is the real power of the Forum. Knowing who to look for, who to avoid and what the going rate is . . .

Peace, -P

[ViajeroTropico]

Prok...

Sorry to dissapoint you, but there are many reports about Caprichos, prices, etc., from mine and others reports...it seems redudant everytime a club is mentioned to say what the price is. I was just answering the guy's question, where? at this hour.

But, to tell what it was the last time I was there: Capricho was 400 Q for a 1/2 hour, 600 Q for and hour...always in house.

The platinum did have a take out fee, I forgot what it was...maybe $60 US and the fee with the lady if you can get he to go out is personal...I recall ageeing to about $100 US, which seemed extremely high, but this chick was a cross between a Salvadoran mother and a Belgian father and was one of the most beautiful women I have ever laid eyes on anywhere...I just had to have a taste of it, regardless.

Marujas, I forget the various prices, but you can take them out of the club for $90 US. I have never done it, always did the deed in house...and they have a 1/2 hour and 1 hour price, which is really 1 wad shot and 2 wad shots....they are slightly higher than Caprichos....

So, hope this makes you happy, but really, you need to scroll back many reports and see all that there is to learn about these places...

[Prokofiev]

Rooste and Tropical,

These posts were informative, but you don't say what you paid. Only that it "is pricey". Or that one thing costs as much as something else. Huh? Help us out and tell us what you paid. How much are drinks? Girl drinks? Is there a salida charge? How much to each girl? Info please . . .

-P

[The Long Rooste]

Viajero Tropico thanks for you info. Just got back and here is my take on the club scene in Guatemala. I had fun but it is pricey down there. I believe Guatemala has the highest GDP in Central American and there is a reason for all these girls from other countries working there. That being said I had a blast.

First night I went to Caprichos. Nice thick Salvadorian was dancing naked on the small stage. It was Friday night and in Guatemala the end of the month is also payday so the guys outnumbered the girls in there about three or four to one. Caprichos is a small place and it was crowded and the dudes in there were getting tore up. I heard glass breaking four or five times while I was in there but there wasn't any bad vibes, just dudes partying hard.
The music in there was too loud for my taste so I went on a stroll to see if I could find an available girl. I was surprised to see the Salvadorian unaccompanied and to make a long story short I bought her out for the night. I've been in Asia for years and I really missed the fine Latinas with those thick bodies. Nice girl, nice time. She was dropping hints about being free on Sunday but I didn't want to settle down yet.

It seems that all these clubs are closed on Sunday due to liquor licensing laws so if you are there over the weekend make sure you make an arrangement with a girl to go somewhere on Sunday. If anyone here knows of other options for a new guy arriving on a Sunday please post it.

Next night I hit Platinum. I prefer this club as there are more girls and it is not as crowded. They look good in their cowgirl outfits. A Nicaraguan named Sharon hemmed me up from the beginning. She is 31 and her face was not as pretty as the other girls I had my eye on but once she started wiggling that thick rear in my face I decided to take her out for three hours. The price for three hours was the same at Platinum as I paid for the whole night at Caprichos (both times was around or after 11 pm).

Once Sharon left it was after 1 AM and it was time to find someone to spend the night. I went to LeClub. This was the biggest club so far. I had a cramped seat by the stage when I caught the eye of a fine looking Guatemalan. Nice young face, dirty blond hair. We went to a booth and then it was time for her to dance. She came out in a schoolgirl outfit and had a fine body. I had to buy her out for the night.

We went back by the Holiday Inn and she wanted to go to a disco. There is a hip-hop bar on the opposite corner from the hotel down some stairs. It wasn't my scene. The girl said she wanted to see her cousin and wanted me to wait for her. I waited for about fifteen minutes but once all the kids in there started singing along to the chorus of "back off ***** back off" it was time to leave. Once I'm out the door here comes my girl. We go to a salsa bar right across from the hotel. Once I get a beer she tells me she wants to go buy some drugs. I ask if she wants some weed but she wanted coke. She asks if she could go off to score and I said all right. I wait for a few minutes then came to my senses and left.

It would have been great sex but she was a full on party girl and I think with some coke in her she would have wanted to stay out all night and meet some strange people.
Poorer but wiser I went to my room. It was Sunday morning already and I wanted someone to be with that day. Sharon was dropping hints about Sunday so I decided to go back to Platinum and wait for closing time.

Sharon was happy I came back and we partied until closing at 6 AM. Sharon and her friends talked me into going to the beach with them. Once of the girl's husband drove up in a pick up truck and we went to one of the northern zones to pick up the family. I get about an hours sleep in the back on the two-hour ride to Puerto San Jose. Partied, body surfed, and got a hot room for 20Q to make some love. We left around 6 PM and about a half hour into the drive a thunderstorm hit. Cold and soaking wet I make it back to my room about 9 PM.

I guess if you are looking for the girlfriend experience go for a girl from the other countries. They don’t get taken out much and would be happy to do something like go to Antigua with you. If you treat them nice then you should be good to go. As for the Guatemalan I wish I knew her name to warn anyone from buying her out for the night. Make no mistake she should be great to get for an hour or two.

Last advice is get to the airport early. The line for Immigration was very long and a lot of people were begging to cut the line because their flights were leaving. At a minimum I would get to the airport two hours prior.

[ViajeroTropico]

Marujas will be closed at that hour, but Caprichos will be going strong. It is within walking distance of the Marriott, but all the cabbies know it.

Interestingly, I dropped by there last month. There was this really nice blonde and I wanted to find out about her. Turns out she is Russian, speaks more English than Spanish...her price is 50% higher...says it is for the Russian girl. I guess the Chapines are willing to pay more.

I wouldn't have paid more for her, although I don't know how good in the sack are Russians since I haven't had any; but latins are hard to beat and unless she was a total knockout, not worth 50% more. It looks like Caprichos has changed ownership or management or something, because the bartenders were different, and many of the girls were diffferent too, the whole place seemed to have some changes. I only stayed about 1/2 hour, wasn't really in the mood.

However, you can't take out at Caprichos, or so they say. I don't know about late at night, when the chances of them earning more go down...

The clubs can be expensive, but the Platinum would be the place to go..you can take out there after 11 pm.. I know, cause one time I tried to take out at ten and had to conitnue drinking until the bell rang...good luck

[The Long Rooste]

I'll be arriving at Guetemala City at midnight and I figure I'll clear the airport up to an hour later.

Any advice on a club that is stilll open late at night so I can either go short time or even bring a girl back to the room?

It looks like the only housecall service can be found in Prensalibre's classifieds. Any other escort options there?

Thanks.

[Keith]

I am passing through Guatemala City on a quick business trip and wanted to check out several old favorites. Last night I went almost straight from the airport to Club Oasis (see the directions in an earlier post). There I hooked up again with Flor de Maria. Yes she is old (30+) and yes she is only a 5 in looks, but she has long, slim legs and is a tremendous talent in bed. We started with a BBBJ to completion--licking up every drop--and then relations two more times, both with me on top. Somewhere in between was a 30 minute or longer massage. The total cost was $65 for about 2 hours, including drinks and a pack of Marlboros. I gave her a small tip, too.

Tonight I first checked out the MP suggestion on Avenida Castellana. It is a hole in the wall, even worse than Oasis, and there were only two women available, both almost negative numbers! So I had the taxi take me on to Marujas, which is only a 5 to 10 minute drive from the major hotels (Marriott, Westin, Intercontinental). Any taxi driver knows this place. Again, it did not disappoint. I was early--maybe 8:30 PM--so there were only 5 women to choose from. Fortunately, one of them was Fernanda, a 28 year old from El Salvador. She is a good heighth, long legs, and fairly slim with long brown hair. If you are picky you could say that her nose is a little big and her breasts sag some, but she must be at least a 7 or 8. Extremely friendly and cooperative, she responded with enthusiasm to my oral in numerous positions and we got it on twice. The cost for one of the rooms for an hour is $90, plus several small tips. The price is much higher if you want to take a girl back to your hotel.