Sosua Reports

[DrDewman]

Hello and good morning gentlemen. I have been in the Sosua and Puerto Plata area just under since September. The information comes directly from my personal experiences, observations and direct discussion with both locals / expats. Restaurants that I enjoy for Valué are Matteos Seaside Pub on Pedro Clisante. Ramonas for their Dominan Plate also on Pedro Clisante is part of or connected with Hotel Europa. Osteria Toscaña for their pizza also located on Pedro Clisante. Flip Flop Sports Bar also on Pedro Clisante near Casino Coral and Osteria Toscaña. There are several local restaurants on Pedro Clisante just pass Surfs Liquor store where you can get a 150RD meal of a rice, a meat and salad. I'm a pizza guy and out of the 5 restos I've tried, NBlounge, Osteria Toscaña, Margot, bologna, call a pizza, my choice is osteria toscaña for quality. Margot / bologna would follow although my wait time avg has been no less than 40-45 minutes. The worst would be call a pizza, a margherita pizza is sauce, cheese and fresh basil in my book Not oregano. Bars that I enjoy for value are Rumba / Kings on Pedro clisante, Flip Flop Sports bar, brick city flames, ramonas, md's, matteos and jarabli. All locations are on pedro clisante. One thing that I learned by asking questions is that all restos charge an 18% (itbis) tax. The items price may or may not include the tax. The second charge is called (legal / ley), this is the 10% service tax (tip) that may or may not be included on your bill. If not included in your bill then you can decide to leave a tip. If it is included in your bill and you leave a tip you are essentially tipping twice. Value means quality, location, consistent, price. So, when I go to ramonas for the dominican plate rd250 or matteos for breakfast and café rd275, I know their prices include the 18% tax and you can leave a tip if you choose to it's not built into your bill. Some restos will include the 28% tax in your overall bill and expect you to tip as well. Travel, when traveling to Puerto Plata, ill take a taxi (aka carrito / taxi colectivo directly across the street from la bomba / gasolinera / tex ahhco to the hospital and get out at the semáforo (traffic light). The hospital and taxi stand / carritos de sosua will be on your left. From there you can grab a motoconcho for 30-35 to the local vicinity (la sirena, jumbo, miami bar, atlanta lights, metro bus station, guramboa and along the malecon. When it's time to return to sosua say carritos de sosua given them 35 pesos and they will take you to the taxi stand near the hospital. Once you arrive their may be a cue / line, wait for a taxi, the first four people are let in, you pay 90 pesos (you say para sosua or sosua) and you'll be dropped off at the same spot, directly across the street from texaco. Same process and location for Cabarete but the cost is 35 pesos for taxi. Yes, you can make requests to be dropped off in between their designated route. For example, if you wanted to go to the malecon you could get off near the roundabout and catch a motoconcho for 30 pesos. After hours Sosua: on weekends Friday and Saturday after the bars close (10 p, m-f, 9 p, sat / sun) are Ahnvee, copacabaña, ramonas, treehouse, casino coral reef with disco. I can't speak to Caribbean Diamond or Hotel Voramor having afterhour service. Cabaña, Dulce Secreto is located in the Playa Chiquita área off of Calle alejo martínez in the direction of Hotel votamos and caribbean diamond. If you needed another location to spend time with your female friends. Cost:750rd-4 hours, 1500rd-night. Finally, after curfew I've walked the streets mostly and I've seen travel amongst the community in cars, motoconchos and on feet. I'll see the cops and continue on my journey with no problem. On other ocasiones I would be stopped shaken down and asked where are you going or they may ask for documents. At this point I would present my phone and show a foto of my passport, and tell them any combination of the following: I'm a tourist on vacation, I'm traveling to my hotel, I'm traveling to the farmacy I'm traveling to the restaurant. This three hour travel window is unclear but I've noticed if you travel by motoconcho cost is 100rd and they will employ escape measures if they see any cops / roadblocks. The taxi minivans can cost 300-500rd from your location to say ahnvee. Chirito is a dominican taxi driver and he speaks some english cost is 300, +1 (829) 275-7551. Enjoy your travels gents.

[Lakeside32]

Unconfirmed report. If true, there will be lots of talent hitting the hotel bars. Prices should drop.

Late payoff or actual COVID concerns?

P Chop.

Definitely some nefarious shit goin on. Last year their rooms were about 100 bucks and now 200. An entrance fee of 10 bucks that's not applied to any drink or food purchase? Smells like they are having to wet some big beaks. I was just there weeks ago, and a chica I know from Santo Domingo who swore she wouldn't be caught dead in Sosua, just happened to bring her talents to Ahnvee. No way they touch Ahnvee there's just too much money goin thru the place.

[Purple Porkchop]

Unconfirmed report. If true, there will be lots of talent hitting the hotel bars. Prices should drop.

Late payoff or actual COVID concerns?

P Chop.

[Maggellen5]

Does anyone know if Alicia beach hotel is open. I always stay there. I sent them a message but they have not replied yet. Usually they are very prompt. Planning to go to Sosua middle of June if CDC removes test requirements for vaccinated people.

After reading previous reports and visiting BB and Sosua for the first time and by myself, I stayed in Alicia Beach Hotel 5/8-5/10 earlier this month. My room was poolside and very nice. The food in the restaurant was very good and the hotel is chica friendly but limited to 1 overnight guest. Internet was acceptable. Also, enjoyed stay at BB albeit a rather limited selection but definitely picked up on the Friday evening I was there.

[Sammon]

The girls will promise you the world and give you a headache.

Isn't that the truth all over the world?

We all get good apples and bad apples. It is just that what part of the bad Apple you want to enjoy. Even the bad ones can turn out to be wild in bed and show their good side once in a while. Remember they are all doing it for money not because they love you.

[MikeM488]

Quick question: is nana the bartender at wild pony a working girl? Thanks I'm advance!

I am going to take a wild guess. Every girl in Sosua is working girl. Bartender, waitress, maid.

[OldKool]

The girls on the ground are the more desperarate types. These girl will do anything to get your money legal and otherwise. It is really hard to judge because some these hardcore girls can give you a great time if they are teed up but you can get bad time as well. So my advice is be very carefull in Sosua. The girls will promise you the world and give you a headache.

[Redman25]

I see the curfew has been extended to the 30th. What affect is this having on the nightlife? Are after hour spots a thing? More partying at the hotels? Or are guys keeping chicks over night to makeup for not being able to party late?

[Klove48]

I'm sure Patricia is still running the streets. BTW, check for weapons.

Man, Father Time has not been too kind to little miss crazy!

Patricia was one of my go to girls about 10-11 yrs ago. She acted crazy but she was very respectful and attentive with me. My boys at the time thought that I was crazy for dealing with Pat because of her reputation, but it didn't phase me because I'm from the streets also. Although I do remember a time when she grabbed me up on a motorcycle and took me deep into the hood with some of her compadres. At first I was scared shitless, because I didn't know anyone there nor did I know where I was. So I had to rely on my "street wisdom" to remain calm. It turn out to be a cool introduction and gave me some "legitimacy", where if I had a problem, I knew some people. Mostly, I had some good times with Patty. Peace.

[Pv118]

Quick question: is nana the bartender at wild pony a working girl? Thanks I'm advance!

[TomJackin]

Man, Father Time has not been too kind to little miss crazy!

But, I give her credit for surviving her lifestyle; what ever that might be.

[SavePros321]

I'm sure Patricia is still running the streets. BTW, check for weapons.

Man, Father Time has not been too kind to little miss crazy!

[Oakie]

Thanks guys. I'll be staying on DR Rosen street. Heard many newbies stay in the area. Any recommendations on where to find the girls? Any tips for a newbie? Any bar where you can sit and drink and talk with some ladies?

If you are staying in the Dr Rosen area, don't worry, about finding chicas, they'll find you.

In addition to the places mentioned by Questner, there are a few bars around Dr Rosen that attract the ladies in the evenings.

[Questner]

Thanks guys. I'll be staying on DR Rosen street. Heard many newbies stay in the area. Any recommendations on where to find the girls? Any tips for a newbie? Any bar where you can sit and drink and talk with some ladies?

Start your day at the public beach. Find your favourite beach bar or 'casita'.

Sunday is the day to get lucky with your older civilian Dominican.

German restaurant / bar near Hotel Central on Pedro Clisante is a nice spot from 5 pm to 7 pm.

You can try a bar inside Europa Hotel. Later into the night bar at Ahnvee Hotel, bar at Coco Hotel, Casino Playa Chiquita, Caribbean Diamond, Copacabana restaurant, and bar at Las Palmeras.

There are girls few that probably close to their 40's and still working, most are slim and still look presentable. I usually give them my nicknames. One is 'Dolphin Head', and the second is 'Mummy', LOL, seemingly she has signed a contract with time itself.

[Robinho87]

This one was always a good time. Goes by brunette Wendy the other is a long.

Time vet Vicky.

Thanks guys. I'll be staying on DR Rosen street. Heard many newbies stay in the area. Any recommendations on where to find the girls? Any tips for a newbie? Any bar where you can sit and drink and talk with some ladies?