Lima

Last night, while conserving my budget for another upscale encounter with one of David_33´s friends, I did some exploring of the Pizza Alley street scene. On my way to dinner, at around 8:00 PM, I saw a half dozen street girls, one of whom was eminintly do-able, a couple of others were barely marginal, and 3 that were either just scary or possible transexuals. I didn´t partake at this time, and proceeded to a Sushi place a few blocks north of the park for dinner. (Don´t remember the name, but it´s a block past the Department store north of the park, and just to the left of the gas station). Pretty bizzare, as they had the ¨bar¨ aspect down, but not the sushi part in the slightest. They looked at me like I was a Martian when I asked for some Japanese Green Tea, and they also had to improvise when I asked for some arroz blanco as this too struck them as an unusual request to accompany my sashimi and what I got was very much a latin, non-starchy rice, not the typical starchy- sticky Japanese rice. But they had pretty much every upscale liquor known to mankind and a fine mostly Argentine & Chilean wine list. Too bad this was not why I went to a Sushi bar. They were able to cut me some decent slices of fresh Tuna and Salmon for sashimi along with fresh ginger, but their wasabe was about the worst I have ever encountered - very weak. Overall, not recommended if you want a typical Sushi- Sashimi experience.

On the way back, I stopped at Pizza Alley again for some accompaniment at around 9:30. The one very doable chica was gone, and I was left with one marginally doable one, and a bunch I would have had to avoid. I negotiated the marginal one - OK face, but carrying around 15 extra kilos, down to 60 soles and took her back to my apartment. She was actually a quite spirited performer, although she was in a hurry to leave as soon as I came, so it was not a totally lost evening. But nothing like what I had experienced the night before with almost 5 hours of debauchery with one of David_33´s young friends whom he has posted in his Photo gallery recently.

[QUOTE=David_33]This is why an apartment is much better than most of the hotels. (Suites is the exception). Most won´t let more than one girl in at a time; María Luisa is famous for this policy. Sushilover is paying $35 a night for a nice apt. on Pardo.[/QUOTE]


Does suites offer deals for one month and are they on a quiet street ?

For a month, get an apartment.

Here is an a report on this establishment by RTGooch from another website.

Las Suites Apart Hotel
Av. Grau #466, Miraflores
447-9000
[url]http://www.suitesaparthotel.com/[/url]


PROS:

* Inexpensive: I paid about $35 for the Senior Suite.

* Chica-Friendly: When I came home at night and got my key at the front desk, the clerk didn't bat an eyelash at the chica with me.

* Good Location: It's about a ten minute slow walk to the Pizza Alley/Parque Central area, and five minutes to the Vivianda Supermarket on Av. Pardo.

* Quiet Street

* Air Conditioner: Not always available at the lower-end hotels

* Internet: After setting up a static IP, there's internet in the room.

* Electronic Safe in Room


CONS:

* No Blackout Windows: The light comes in early.

* Small Room: Yes, it's a suite with a seperate sitting area and kitchenette. But it's small. Not tiny, but small. I tried to pay the difference and upgrade to an Executive Suite, but there were none available, so I didn't get to look at one.

* Older Hotel: Not really run-down, but it is not a new and shiny property.

* Room is Slightly Musty: I had to buy some incense.

* You Get What You Pay For: I came back to the room one afternoon to find that they had switched out my hot water heater, evidently to one that didn't work (the one that was in there leaked slightly - no big issue for me).

I reported it when I left for dinner and was told by the girl at the desk, "no problem, we will get right on it." When I returned at midnight, the guy at the desk had no clue about this (or pretty much anything), but he insisted that the security guy go up with me.

So I had some security guy in my room at midnight Saturday (prime mongering time). He turned on the hot water, put his hand under it, and then announced that my hot water didn't work. I don't know the Spanish version of "no shit," so I just threw him out. All the front desk guy kept saying was that he was sorry. I agreed with him.

The next morning, I went to the front desk. Of course, being Sunday, there was no maintenance guy, but I told them that even if there was, I didn't want to waste my vacation hoping that they fix my hot water, and I want a new room, or two nights money back so I can move somewhere else.

In the girl at the desk's defense, she understood why I was upset, and she took the initiative to put me in a new room.

* Plumbing Issue: The showers in both rooms drain real slowly, so you're standing in dirty water, and there were a few roaches in the first room.

There's some sort of restaurant on the 9th floor, and breakfast might be included -- I don't know. I went up there to get some hot water for tea, and they were very accommodating. There is a room service menu in my room, and they claim to be open from 6:30 in the morning to 10:00 pm.
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[QUOTE=Lima Busy] He turned on the hot water, put his hand under it, and then announced that my hot water didn't work. I don't know the Spanish version of "no shit," so I just threw him out. [/QUOTE]


I'm curious to know what the spanish version of "no shit' is ?


By the way the link to the website doesn't work either...no shit!

[QUOTE=Artisttyp]I'm curious to know what the spanish version of "no shit' is ?

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Although I think you would find it more flavorful by adding "huevon" instead of Sherlock!

It´s more than $35 a night, more like $60. A lot of ISG guys have stayed there, no complaints. But like I said, an apartment is definitely less of a hassle chica-wise.

I've been in Lima for only two days, always busy with work.
I carefully read the forum (RTFF first!) before my trip. I can share my impressions about two places: Pizza Alley at Miraflores and El Trocadero.

At night at PA I saw only 5-6 girls, nothing to remember. I can hardly share the good memories of some previous posters about this place.

A few days after, I had a 6 hours stop over in the airport of Lima between two "connecting" flights.
Well, I thought to check El Trocadero in this time, since it is very near the airport. The main reason was the report by Tungurahua, MY HERO for all his posts in South America. If he likes a place, I am sure it is worth a visit.

Tung, where are you my friend?? Reading your posts is always breathtaking to me. You write as an artist. Why dont you publish a book with your memories?
Your reports about Quito opened a world to me. It was before my first visit in South America. If you only could imagine how much me and I sure others owe to you....

Closed this emphatical tribute to the Master Tungurahua, let's be back to El Troca.

Read the report by Tung of about one year ago. It depicts EXACTLY the place and its atmosphere.

It is located at Callao (see the List by World Traveler 69) on Av. Argentina, esq. Av. Palacios, 5 minutes from the Minka shopping Center, 20 mins from the airport. Ideal for a quick stop over.

It is in an industrial area, open from 3pm to 10pm. Impossible to go there on foot. Take a taxi, 10 soles from the airport, 8 soles to go back. Entry fee: 15sol.

Plenty of taxis and combis outside. Many ppl short of cash go there on combi. You rich international mongerer can take a taxi.

Many girls available, by far the best you can imagine outside a pricey night club. Some are very young looking (18-19) and very very sexy, some others are older. Many men walking up and down.

I chose a baby face Equadorian girl (19yo). Asked 20sol for FS alll positions (all covered), +20 for anal. No hurry, but think you are spending 5 euro!

For your stop-over in the airport Lima:
- arrive, try to check-in for next flight, leave all your stuff at the luggage deposit near the national arrivals.
- take a taxy (outside! not the expensive ones)
- after 20 mins you are in El Troca. Have fun.
- account other 30 mins to be back to the airport.
- total minimum damage: 10+10 sol for the taxi, 15 for the entry fee, 20-40 for the girl. It is worth a visit!!

PS: forget the ugly girls in Pizza Alley. Go to El Troca :-)

[QUOTE=David_33]This is why an apartment is much better than most of the hotels. (Suites Apart Hotel is an exception, can bring in more than one). Most won´t let more than one girl in at a time; María Luisa is famous for this policy. Sushilover is paying $35 a night for a nice apt. on Pardo.[/QUOTE]I am taking your advice and working with apartment club peru for our stay in Miraflores.

Lima Busy ...thank you for posting that hotel review. It was funny.

Black Page,

As I have said before, IMHO Pizza Street and Tequila should be alternatives of last resort. I think they both suck. As far as the Troc goes, it is worth noting that it is only open from around 5 or 6 in the afternoon to around 9 to 10 at night, so that nobody with an afternoon lay over ends up going all the way there for nothing. An alternative would be to go a little further away from the airport to Las Cucardas which is always open.

[QUOTE=David_33]Black Page,

As I have said before, IMHO Pizza Street and Tequila should be alternatives of last resort. I think they both suck. As far as the Troc goes, it is worth noting that it is only open from around 5 or 6 in the afternoon to around 9 to 10 at night, so that nobody with an afternoon lay over ends up going all the way there for nothing. An alternative would be to go a little further away from the airport to Las Cucardas which is always open.[/QUOTE]

I repeat: El Troca is open all days from 3pm to 10pm. I am sure because I asked to the girl.
Las Cucardas is in the centre and, according to what I read, is much smaller than El Trocadero.
If I am in the airport in the afternoon, for me there's no better place to go than El Troca: only 20 mins and 10 soles away by taxi, 40 girls or so of any age and shape.

PS: anybody reads the report by Tungurahua first; it depicts the place atmosphere at best.

It may be open, but it also may be empty of most of the younger girls. Unless things have changed, the girls generally began arriving around 5 and started packing up around 9. All depending on how many clients were around. Cucardas is not that far, and not in Lima central. Depending on traffic it is around 10 minutes further and about two dollars more in taxi fare, than the troc from the airport. It is interesting to note that the Troc has begun advertising in Mundo anuncio:

VAMOS AL TROCADERO DEL CALLAO - Lima Metropolitana
TOMAS UNA COMBI ANTIGUA DETRAS DE PLAZA 2DE MAYO Y PREGUNTAS POR EL SITIO..EN EL TROCA PAGAS 13POR TIKET Y DE 20 A 30 LA CHICA QTE GUSTE..HAY ECUATORIANAS Y CHILENAS..BLANCAS ALTAS NEGRAS CHATAS ETC..TODO SERVICIO..HAY SEGURIDAD..TE LO LAVAN CONDON GRATIS TODAS CON SU CARNET DE SANIDAD Y SON UNOS HEMBRONES...ANIMATE CHOCHE..PASA LA VOZ Y NO TE DEJES ENGAÑAR..YO ME VOY AHORA..CHAU..NOS VEMOS EN EL TROKA

Are there lockers to leave one´s bags at Lima airport? This will determine whether or not Trocadero is a feasible option for me on my departure Wednesday night.

To whom it may concern,
The is no address for Lions Spa. I wish the information given had more details.
Can you get laid at this place, and how much is the whole thing?

Yes, there are lockers at the airport = a window service which charges by the hour, not self-service lockers. I did this upon leaving the country in that I had a 6.5 hour lay-over between Cusco and my departing flight. Also note many of the US airlines do not open their services until around 7pm - so early check-in is impossible and the locker service is a must.

El Trocadero is open from 3pm. I was there a little before 4pm and there were plenty of girls. Remember that only 10% of El Salvaje is at least 20 chicas. SO even if the percentage is low, you should not have a problem finding an interesting woman or two to spend time with. This is your best way (IMHO) to kill a few hours prior to leaving Lima.