Sosua Reports

[QUOTE=SosuaPlaya;2261638]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?[/QUOTE]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.

[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;2261489]Yes.

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

[b]No, it can happen to the most experienced if they drop their guard.[/b] 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. [b]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.[/b]

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. [b]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.[/b]

6) [b]Never offend a local. They bear grudges and have rolodex memories. They also have large extended families.[/b][/QUOTE]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.

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?

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.

[QUOTE=GrownMan1;2261942]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.[/QUOTE]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?

[QUOTE=GrownMan1;2261942]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.[/QUOTE]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.

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?

[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;2261763]Sensible plan.[/QUOTE]I would suggest BB for first timers. Only drawback is that the place becomes boring due to lack of activity and surroundings. You can have sex with 3 or 4 chicas but after the sex, you do not have too many options to entertain yourself unless you go to beach by yourself. Make sure that you mingle with other gringos and entertain yourself with their company.

[QUOTE=SosuaPlaya;2261638]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?[/QUOTE]You've already gotten some replies; I'll try to summarize for you. The majority of women you will find in the DR are in various shades of brown. This runs from shades of Halle Berry light to Lupita Nyongo dark. From cafe au lait to dark chocolate. Its actually hard to find "white" chicas. I also recommend starting at BB to get an introduction. No bait and switch, no scams, no drama queens. Depending on your Spanish, they can assist you in finding what you're looking for, and if there are complaints, you can take it to the management. In Sosua, its 'Buyer Beware. ' Once you have some exposure, take it to Sosua to compare.

I have seen one posting referring to BB in a demeaning tone, calling it a "resort brothel" (like that sounds bad? (Resort brothel? Eewwww, yuck! Sounds like a dream come true to me.

I often compare it to fishing. Sosua is like fishing for your own dinner. Some guys prefer to "catch their own. " They enjoy trolling the water. The downside is that you can have very mixed results, depending on if you know how to fish the local waters, and other factors beyond your control.

For me, I lacked the time and patience. BB is like a seafood restaurant where you pick out what you want, and enjoy it.

Each to his own taste, but I prefer to spend most of my time enjoying the fare, versus finding them.

[QUOTE=HappyShiva;2262109]I would suggest BB for first timers. Only drawback is that the place becomes boring due to lack of activity and surroundings. You can have sex with 3 or 4 chicas but after the sex, you do not have too many options to entertain yourself unless you go to beach by yourself.[/QUOTE]
I replied to this in the Blackbeards section as nothing to do with Sosua.

[QUOTE=Peaty;2262073]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. [b]Street wise putas that cycle through tourists and don't care that much about customer service but that's to be expected.[/b]

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?[/QUOTE]LOL. They got you trained huh? Why is poor customer service to be expected? It is definitely not "to be expected" in many other monger locations. Plenty of similar places on earth. Browse ISG to find out about them.

Sosua is close cheap and complete. By the way I get great customer service the vast mjority of the time. The scammers are not hard to spot and they are not numerous. Sosua totally satifies me. At my age.

I never dreamed I could have so much fun.

[QUOTE=Peaty;2262073]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?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=SosuaPlaya;2261967]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?[/QUOTE]I have been quoted 3000 for massage and sex. But all in all everyone's good with 2000 pesos.

It's Sunday and the beach was slow.

I am currently in bar downstairs from Classico. These chicas are in here strong but it lack of tourists. I am looking around and it's 6 to 1. Love this place!

[QUOTE=SosuaPlaya;2261967]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?[/QUOTE]I have been quoted 3000 for massage and sex. But all in all everyone's good with 2000 pesos.

It's Sunday and the beach was slow.

I am currently in bar downstairs from Classico. These chicas are in here strong but it lack of tourists.

[QUOTE=Peaty;2262073]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?[/QUOTE]If you like the Sosua type, the closest thing to Sosua is the smaller version, "Sosua Lite" also known as Boca Chica.

The chicas rank from beginner to hard core regulars that have been on the street for 10 years or more. They don't get a lot of business, except for newbies, who don't know the difference.

These HC chicas have no problem engaging in a little larceny, petty theft etc. To make up the shortfall. As OldKool says, they are easily spotted and avoided, by anybody who has travelled. Like the chicas, mongers vary in attitude, taste, habits and behaviour, and I shake my head at some of the monger behavior here, which puts a target squarely on their backs.

Pooter's great list (below) of no nos is often ignored completely. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink! LOL.

The only thing I would add to the aforementioned list, is watch out for potholes, loose rebar and cables sticking out walls and poles on the sidewalks, and and those crazy drivers when crossing the street. More than a few mongers in the farmacia Monday mornings looking for something to patch up various scrapes, cuts and toenails.

That being said, Sosua chicas on the whole give good service, lots of choice, and keep guys coming back regularly to Sosua from all over the world, and guys like me very happy to live there.

As usual, IMHO and YMMV.