Sosua Reports

[Peaty]

Hey guys,

I've been to Sosua and fell in love with it.

It has beautiful beaches, enough clubs, restaurants, casinos and other locations to keep you interested and enough chicas year round to keep you busy every day. Everything is within walking distance and prices are very decent ( 50 $ ST, 100 $ LT). Many of the girls are a bit hard core I. E. Street wise putas that cycle through tourists and don't care that much about customer service but that's to be expected.

My question is, do you guys know of any similar place on earth?

Where you have a small city with a beautiful swimming beach, lined with restaurants, that is basically an open air brothel with access to girls 24/7?

[Peaty]

I've been here for two days. It's very slow. The beach today was few in between. I've been coming here for a while and I thought this place would be packed with guys like me supporting single mothers. To my surprise it's actually down season. I went to Big Mama's and she says it's always slow during this time and won't pick up until after Christmas.

Meanwhile I went up to Classico and the place was nowhere near as packed as I have seen in the past. I was able to get a VIP booth at the very last minute but honestly there was room to move around and check out the club. The chicas were present it was just lack of tourists. I have to agree with whom ever said it was a buyers market. You definitely can negotiate for a lower then the normal.

Yes, it's slow in December but it can be one of the best months because the rainy season is usually over, the weather is great and the girls are scrambling to make money for Christmas, so you can get some of the best prices outside of the "low low" season during April to August. But the beach and water during the summer months are great, totally tranquil and perfect for swimming.

In January with more tourists and especially February with the super bowl, it's less of a buyers market.

Do yourself a favor and check out the beach bar scene in cabarete. Thursday through Saturday it should be popping, even now.

[SosuaPlaya]

I've been here for two days. It's very slow. The beach today was few in between. I've been coming here for a while and I thought this place would be packed with guys like me supporting single mothers. To my surprise it's actually down season. I went to Big Mama's and she says it's always slow during this time and won't pick up until after Christmas.

Meanwhile I went up to Classico and the place was nowhere near as packed as I have seen in the past. I was able to get a VIP booth at the very last minute but honestly there was room to move around and check out the club. The chicas were present it was just lack of tourists. I have to agree with whom ever said it was a buyers market. You definitely can negotiate for a lower then the normal.

Are there still chicas on the streets? If there are still chicas for the choosing, doesn't sound too bad at all! Do you mind sharing what prices you've been quoted?

[GrownMan1]

I've been here for two days. It's very slow. The beach today was few in between. I've been coming here for a while and I thought this place would be packed with guys like me supporting single mothers. To my surprise it's actually down season. I went to Big Mama's and she says it's always slow during this time and won't pick up until after Christmas.

Meanwhile I went up to Classico and the place was nowhere near as packed as I have seen in the past. I was able to get a VIP booth at the very last minute but honestly there was room to move around and check out the club. The chicas were present it was just lack of tourists. I have to agree with whom ever said it was a buyers market. You definitely can negotiate for a lower then the normal.

[SosuaPlaya]

Thanks to all the guys who chimed in with their advice. I really appreciate it. I am going to be honest and say that all the scams that I have to navigate (based on trip reports and guides) is really bumming me out. In terms of transportation, do you guys use Uber or taxis? I have read that Uber fares are much cheaper, but there are a lot of scams you have to deal with Uber in the DR. I have heard that the taxi mob will take Uber fares and cancel them to waste your time. I have also read that some Uber drivers will pick you up and then "accidentally" cancel your fare in the middle of the ride and either double dip via setting up another fare or requesting that you pay in cash. This sounds shitty and seems like maybe paying the much higher taxi rates may be worthwhile just to avoid the headaches associated with Uber scammers. Can anyone share their experiences and / or tips on how to get a reasonable fare while traveling in Sosua, POP, Costambar, the DR in general?

[Wrx2005]

Yes.

But that does not stop most mongers having a good time for modest overall expenditure compared with some other places.

No, it can happen to the most experienced if they drop their guard. But more likely to affect newbies (especially if they behave like newbies).

Some tips (yes, I know they have been posted a million times but a recap won't hurt for first-time visitors). Other posters could add to them:

1) If you are an alcoholic, all bets are off. Not only do you lose control but you make yourself an obvious target. You can drink in your own country for similar prices. You cannot fuck young, attractive girls in your own country for similar prices. Remember your prime objective!

2) Lock all your shit away before you go out. Only take with you what you need for meals and drinks. You will pay the chica AFTER the deed once she is out of your room.

3) Dress down similar to the locals. Do not wear bling. Keep bigger bills separate from small bills so you do not have to go to that pocket just to pay for drinks or motos. Do not take bank cards out when hunting. Draw your cash first on a separate outing.

4) Do not accept help from local men who want to be your "fren" or guide or offer to find you chicas. Avoid street folk who can speak English. The traditional wisdom is that they learned it in US prisons. While I think that fear is a bit exaggerated, it probably does mean they live off tourists and will know all the dirty tricks. Many years since I mongered in Sosua, but when I did I avoided working girls who spoke decent English like the plague.

5) If you know your dates, try and hook up with some experienced member(s) here to show you the ropes, at least for your first day or two. Never tell locals your leaving dates. If they wish to involve you in a controversy, they will always try it on your last day so you will pay big money to avoid hassle and catch your plane. In fact, give out as few personal details as possible.

6) Never offend a local. They bear grudges and have rolodex memories. They also have large extended families.

All well said. I like your input. To add. This may apply in any country, but I will apply it to the DR. A tourist or foreigner has an invisible target on his back just for not being a local. You can find yourself hoodwinked or bamboozled if you are not aware of the customs and behaviors of the locals when they deal with foreigners. For instance, as you move about Sosua, going to restaurants, bars, or any business establishment etc, you must do some diligence in making sure you protect yourself at all times. Make sure you are getting what you asked for and paid for. Often enough you can find yourself being charged for items that you never asked for.

You order a meal but don't tell them specifics. What you leave out or fail to focus on may lead a local using that to take advantage. Example, I'm with another couple at a dominican restaurant, and we ordered fish meals that had the price on the menu for a pound of fish. But we never told them specifically that we wanted one pound. We assumed we were only going to get one pound. They bring out the meals, and every plate was a pound and a half. Which added 300 pesos to every plate. With all the other food that came with it, all we needed was one pound.

Now some may say that's not scamming, but it shows how clever locals can be in finding ways of taking advantage of your ignorance or lack of attention to detail. So what I'm saying is, it's always a good idea to verify with whoever is tending to you on what they understood, and what you are paying for. Like don't get in a taxi / moto or gua gua without 1st finding out what the charge is. You don't ask, gives a slick driver the incentive to overcharge you. All because you failed to get the price straight 1st.

Make sure the person who receives your money acknowledges the denomination you gave them, and be sure to secure the correct change as soon as possible. Giving incorrect change is very common, especially towards foreigners. Avoid long running bar tabs, that can lead to problems when it's time to pay. Be careful with chicas who may be posted up nearby flirting with you, and then later you find out the chica got drinks or food on your bill. The servers see you interacting with chicas nearby, may use that to assume you are paying for food and drink just because the chica told them you were paying for it. In some cases, servers are doing that to help the chicas. Other times it's just the server being tricked into working against you.

I have to reemphasize what CP said about locking your stuff up before you go out. Not only lock it up, but try not to take it out until after she's gone. I have heard too many stories and have had this happen to me, where I took something out of hiding BEFORE the company was gone. Putting it at risk of getting stolen. The bottom line, like boxing, in Sosua you have to protect yourself, your interests and your personal effects AT ALL TIMES. And don't think that you leaving something in the next room is you supervising your stuff while you are in bed sleeping with a chica. She can get up at night, find your shit, or hide it somewhere, maybe get someone to come get it, and crawl back in the bed and act like nothing happened. It happened to me, and others. With no proof, your only recourse is to chock it up to a lesson re-learned the hard way. Dont get comfortable even with chicas you had in the past. To enough locals, any loss you suffer at their hands ( or someone elses ) is not a hardship. You are rich.

On the strip, but it can happen almost anywhere around town (including a massage parlor) , is having to deal with pickpockets / thieves. Thats why CP said something about only taking out what you need. Which really means what you are willing to lose. Some of these PP / thieves are quick and have help out in the street. Major rule when walking out in the street, avoid strangers trying to touch or embrace you. Often enough that could be someone trying to distract your attention while they lift or their accomplice lifts something.

I am in no way saying a person can't get through a day or night without things (and many other things) like this happening. It's just that these are a few potential realities to be on the lookout for. Other than that, a good time can be had in Sosua. Just look at those things as the cost of caution one may have to endure while they also enjoy what Sosua has to offer.

[Sammon]

Can anyone speak to the amount of black women in Sosua? Are there a lot of quality black women there? I heard that the Haitians are usually cheaper and provide better service. Also, are these Haitian / black women roaming around the streets like other chicas or do they go to a specific club? Have heard they hang around City Lights.

I am thinking I am going to choose Sosua over Tijuana and will stay a few nights at Blackbeards just to get my feet wet. Then, if everything goes well, I will venture into Sosua to test my luck. Do any of the Sosua veterans on here use sites or dating apps to find chicas, too?

Whether Black or White or anywhere in between price depends on negotiation. Service also depends. Never been to Blackbeard.

I like the thrill of the chase. I would suggest Sosua first. If you do not like the atmosphere and chase then go to sure thing.

Blackbeard is set fees, set girls, set food, set enclosure. It is like a resort brothel.

[Mr Enternational]

Can anyone speak to the amount of black women in Sosua?

Well besides expats, tourists, or Venezuelans that may have made their way to Sosua, then I would say the amount of Black women is pretty much 100%.

You are not getting your feet wet by staying at BB. You are merely pointing at one the the 10 hookers hanging around the hotel and telling her to come to your room. If she is going to be busy with another punter you just wait your turn.

I use dating sites to find normal women, but will not do it to find paid women. I know where the paid women are and can get them on the spot and on the fly when needed.

[George03]

Can anyone speak to the amount of black women in Sosua? Are there a lot of quality black women there? I heard that the Haitians are usually cheaper and provide better service. Also, are these Haitian / black women roaming around the streets like other chicas or do they go to a specific club? Have heard they hang around City Lights.

I am thinking I am going to choose Sosua over Tijuana and will stay a few nights at Blackbeards just to get my feet wet. Then, if everything goes well, I will venture into Sosua to test my luck. Do any of the Sosua veterans on here use sites or dating apps to find chicas, too?

There are plenty roaming, I usually try to avoid the aggressive ones. Last time I was there, someone described City Lights as Haitian central. There were some very attractive Haitians at the bar underneath classicos when I was there, I had good service from one, usually not my first choice but on the next trip I will be in the mood.

Hitting Blackbeards is a good plan, usually quite a few attractive chicas, not usually many Haitian types. You can sign up for a newsletter or send them an email and the will send you some photos.

[Charles Pooter]

I am thinking I ... will stay a few nights at Blackbeards just to get my feet wet. Then, if everything goes well, I will venture into Sosua to test my luck.

Sensible plan.

[Peaty]

Can anyone speak to the amount of black women in Sosua? Are there a lot of quality black women there? I heard that the Haitians are usually cheaper and provide better service. Also, are these Haitian / black women roaming around the streets like other chicas or do they go to a specific club? Have heard they hang around City Lights.

I am thinking I am going to choose Sosua over Tijuana and will stay a few nights at Blackbeards just to get my feet wet. Then, if everything goes well, I will venture into Sosua to test my luck. Do any of the Sosua veterans on here use sites or dating apps to find chicas, too?

Girls of all sizes and colors roam the Sosua streets. You'll find some at the beach during daytime but before 4 pm there is generally not much going on.

I was there last year and it's almost 50/50 Latina / Haitian. There are a LOT of Haitians in Sosua. And yes, City Lights is their spot. In my opinion, it's also one of the best clubs in Sosua because the girls actually seem to be enjoying their time there, dancing with each other for fun almost all evening.

I have had my best experiences in RD with Haitian girls. They are more service oriented, better in the sack and more open to GFE. They are also, ime, more honest and less likely to scam you, simply because they cannot afford to. They are poorer and get no support from the Police because Haitians are often illegal or at least looked down upon by Dominicans.

In contrast, the Dominican chicks, especially the blancas, are often super boring in bed and are all about making quick money. They are less freaky and often have no desire to please the customer at all.

You can use Tinder, Tagged, Badoo and Facebook. The girls are all over those platforms. Most of the girls on those platforms are chapiadoras or at least open to having a sugar daddy but you can't treat them like putas on there. You have to honestly chat and be friendly with them and do the whole dating thing, where you meet them at least once in a public place, unless you come recommended. These girls generally won't come to Sosua, because they don't want to be seen in that "working girl town". And quite frankly, when you are in Sosua, you don't need these platforms because there are more than enough girls in the streets and clubs all day every day. Use these platforms when you want to find a sweet girl for 1 week of honest GFE and be prepared to spend some time.

The Haitians are usually very slender though. So if you're into "big booty bitches, big big booty bitches" you might be disappointed.

[SosuaPlaya]

Can anyone speak to the amount of black women in Sosua? Are there a lot of quality black women there? I heard that the Haitians are usually cheaper and provide better service. Also, are these Haitian / black women roaming around the streets like other chicas or do they go to a specific club? Have heard they hang around City Lights.

I am thinking I am going to choose Sosua over Tijuana and will stay a few nights at Blackbeards just to get my feet wet. Then, if everything goes well, I will venture into Sosua to test my luck. Do any of the Sosua veterans on here use sites or dating apps to find chicas, too?

[Manizales911]

Cartagena, Colombia and Jaco, Costa Rica are two places that come to mind.

The beach in Cartagena sucks for swimming, that water is polluted as hell. And depending on how far you are willing to walk in extremely hot weather I would not consider Cartagena a place where everything was within easy walking distance depending on where you are staying.

[Talon]

Now my question to you guys:

Is there any place similar to sosua in the (south american) world?

* great weather.

* beach to swim.

* everything in walking distance.

* vibrant night life.

* lots of chicas, even during the week.

I have been looking at Colombia (santa marta), Cuba (guanabo), Belize (san pedro) and maybe Ecuador (atacames) but I would love your input on what city in the world comes even close to sosua for a beach vacation with latinas!

Cheers!

Cartagena, Colombia and Jaco, Costa Rica are two places that come to mind.

[Tempoecorto]

4).... Many years since I mongered in Sosua, but when I did I avoided working girls who spoke decent English like the plague.

That advice is accurate, not only for the country in question, but across the globe. Unfortunately, many unwittingly fall for it, either because they are first timers abroad or only feel comfortable in their native language milieu, despite being in a foreign country.