San Jose General Reports

[Johnny Sax]

I was in San Jose last year at the end of November going into December. I hit most of the Pensions and was grossly over tipping the girls. One looked at me with amazement saying Muchas Gracias over and over. There was a little bar, I want to say on Calle 3, which was about was about 3 or 4 blocks from the Holiday Inn which was a great place to hang out and just drink a beer. This place had a lot of ex-pats hanging out there and one guy told me I was tipping way to much and the girls would expect that from other Yanks and I was setting a bad example. I went to the pension next door and tip the girl what he suggested and she was happy. It was just over $10 and felt like I was robbing her but she was happy with it.

Can anyone let me know what the going tip rate is so I am not acting like am in Mid-town Manhattan?

You do not have to tip at all. Some girls may not like it if you don't but others don't' expect it.

I live here and how I handle it is this:

If their service is good but nothing special I'll give them 2-3 mil extra ($3-5 at current exchange rates).

If their service is TOP NOTCH I will give them 5 mil which is about $8 if I feel like it, or whatever I have close to that.

If their service is average or less than average I'll give NO tip and if they ask I'll tell them why, as I never plan to see them again anyway.

[Johnny Sax]

I never (rarely ever) tip working girls it sets a bad precedent. Once in a blue moon for over the top service. For general dining I normally tip 10% when outside of US but that is probably too generous.

No one tips in Costa Rica at restaurants. If you go to a super high class one where the waiter hovers over you and tends to your every need, then okay, but most restaurants you never get that kind of service so just DO NOT TIP! PLease. It sets a bad precedent. Ticos never tip.

[PoonyD]

Keya today. She did good enough. Decent body cute face good performance.

[Member #4722]

I was in San Jose last year at the end of November going into December. I hit most of the Pensions and was grossly over tipping the girls. One looked at me with amazement saying Muchas Gracias over and over. There was a little bar, I want to say on Calle 3, which was about was about 3 or 4 blocks from the Holiday Inn which was a great place to hang out and just drink a beer. This place had a lot of ex-pats hanging out there and one guy told me I was tipping way to much and the girls would expect that from other Yanks and I was setting a bad example. I went to the pension next door and tip the girl what he suggested and she was happy. It was just over $10 and felt like I was robbing her but she was happy with it.

Can anyone let me know what the going tip rate is so I am not acting like am in Mid-town Manhattan?

I never (rarely ever) tip working girls it sets a bad precedent. Once in a blue moon for over the top service. For general dining I normally tip 10% when outside of US but that is probably too generous.

[Mr Jetsetter]

I have asked this before. I know it is only a matter of time but would like to know if The Topical Gel for ED is available for sale in Costa Rica now.

Perhaps if this was posted in the "General Info" thread you might have received a response. Not exactly a trip report.

[BigTimeFun]

I have asked this before. I know it is only a matter of time but would like to know if The Topical Gel for ED is available for sale in Costa Rica now.

[PoonyD]

Jennifer was good with big tits. Warning though she has some major stretch marks, but it's all good cause I am not picky. Especially for those prices. I have one pull from sportsman so far this trip and 2 from del rey. I'm averaging 30 k colones to 40 k. So far haven't went higher than that. This is easy.

[PoonyD]

Took a chica named Brittany. Nice body, pretty face, good acting skills. Got the condom BJ. She offered BBBJ for extra but I declined. Gave her a 5000 colones tip for the good performance.

[PoonyD]

I am planning on checking out some of the MPs I will report back to you guys and let you know what I find.

[BlkPanther]

Selected a big natural tits mixed black chica. Nice face. Slight GFE. Multiple pops. Decent performance. Shall not repeat due to the numerous options. Many slim young and old chicas are available.

Older chicas at the Sportsman's Lodge? I'll be checking it out.

[BlkPanther]

Jaco is fun, but I'm not too turned on by the atmosphere of Hotel Cocal. Sometimes too busy to get a bar seat, it rains a lot up until November and the poolside bar floods easily. We asked one girl what the going rate was and she said $200 - $500, which is bullshit. Jaco, if you've never seen it, is must see. That said, I've always had more fun at the HDR; the girls come to you, or you flag them over. The quality has declined sure, but the cost per chica has remained constant. You can get a girl in the afternoon for $60; any night a girl can be had for $80. I would never pay $100 unless the girl and sex were amazing.

It's been a few years since I visited SJO and I decided to 'pull the trigger' and go again as I live in FL and had more than enough Amex points to cover the flight. But reading some of these posts made we wonder if I'd made a mistake until I read Nixonbd's post. (Yes, I've mongered around the world from Europe, to Thailand, to the Americas) I've always had a good time in SJ, I think because I take my time over two days to find what I want and I don't allow a chica to dictate my actions because I have a hard the* I never have and never will pay $100 for a couple hrs of fun from a chica. (I usually want them to leave afterwards anyway) If she won't negotiate just because she's had a boob job with attitude to match, I end the conversation and let a more deserving customer pay the freight. Being 60, I don't need a 9-10 to make me happy. I prefer experience and a pleasant attitude. I found a mature blonde chica in the DelRey on my last trip. She'd lived in Fla for a while after some dude married her and took her to the US before divorcing and moving back so her english was good and we had a good thing going until she tried that 'my momma needs medicine' bullshit after I got back home, so I shut her down. Having said that, is there any place to hook up with some mature ladies that need some financial assistance? I'm not talking dog ugly & obese that'll suck anybody off for $5. Maybe some that keep themselves in decent shape and will screw your brains out because they're past their prime and need the money? I'll be staying at the Sleep Inn to be adjacent to Del Rey & SL. You have to pay extra to take a girl to your room but I like it as it's clean & modern. I just hope they haven't changed their policies. I prefer my own room to a MP / casa, etc. And I'll post my findings when I return on the 28th. The middle of the week should be especially hard!

[Pulled Pork]

I was in San Jose last year at the end of November going into December. I hit most of the Pensions and was grossly over tipping the girls. One looked at me with amazement saying Muchas Gracias over and over. There was a little bar, I want to say on Calle 3, which was about was about 3 or 4 blocks from the Holiday Inn which was a great place to hang out and just drink a beer. This place had a lot of ex-pats hanging out there and one guy told me I was tipping way to much and the girls would expect that from other Yanks and I was setting a bad example. I went to the pension next door and tip the girl what he suggested and she was happy. It was just over $10 and felt like I was robbing her but she was happy with it.

Can anyone let me know what the going tip rate is so I am not acting like am in Mid-town Manhattan?

[JetDork]

I'm headed to S. J. For work in a couple weeks and will be staying far outside of the downtown area.

Getting to the Del Ray or elsewhere in the vicinity seems pretty unlikely, is there a reliable website that one can order room service from?

[Houstonian]

Had some Southwest Airlines miles burning a hole in my account so decided to return to San Jose this past weekend after about a year and a half absence. While I had a decent time the first few days with an old favorita, I was on my own Saturday night and decided to check out the Halloween Party at Sportsmen's Lodge. Big disappointment. I would estimate there were at least three mongers for every chica, the majority of whom were very unfriendly. Attempted to salvage the night by taking a stroll through HDR. While the monger-chica ratio was somewhat better, I didn't see a single one that caught my eye or interested me whatsoever and I called it an evening around 11. It was great while it lasted, but San Jose is truly in terminal decline in my opinion, so I will stick with MDE, CTG, and PTY in the future.

[PoonyD]

Will be staying at la amistad November 14-19 first trip to Costa Rica. After many trips to the DR and a few to Curacao. Anyone interested in linking up let me know.