Monterrey

[QUOTE=Sol12;3041049]The new law you mentioned has me confused because I like to use a credit card in Mexico when I buy things especially at restaurants and have never been charged an extra fee so when I was looking for information on line I just found that the law was only passed by Congress in Mexico but has yet to be passed by the Senate. So this might explain why they still charge a fee.[/QUOTE]Its been in effect for a while now, but a few businesses will charge it to unsuspecting people. I talked with a mesero I know at Porkys the next day who said that the boss tells them to keep charging it and that he won't stop until someone forces him to. However, I was only charged this in Porkys and one taco stand. Other business said they had a service fee, and when I mentioned the law they quickly said "OK, no worries" and did not charge the fee.

[URL]https://mexicobusiness.news/finance/news/businesses-mexico-banned-imposing-card-fees[/URL]

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3043601]Would I return? Yes, absolutely. It's a great alternative to Tijuana.[/QUOTE]Great report on one of my favorite cities in Mexico!

Thanks for posting.

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3043603]Its been in effect for a while now, but a few businesses will charge it to unsuspecting people. I talked with a mesero I know at Porkys the next day who said that the boss tells them to keep charging it and that he won't stop until someone forces him to. However, I was only charged this in Porkys and one taco stand. Other business said they had a service fee, and when I mentioned the law they quickly said "OK, no worries" and did not charge the fee.

[URL]https://mexicobusiness.news/finance/news/businesses-mexico-banned-imposing-card-fees[/URL][/QUOTE]Well in the link you provided it clearly states in the last paragraph that it now moves to the Senate for approval. To my understanding from the numerous articles I read it still hasn't been approved by the Senate.

[QUOTE=Sol12;3043637]Well in the link you provided it clearly states in the last paragraph that it now moves to the Senate for approval. To my understanding from the numerous articles I read it still hasn't been approved by the Senate.[/QUOTE]Mexico's legislature doesn't like te USA. There are certain laws that go into effect without senate approval such as the case here.

In Mexico's bicameral Congress, ordinary laws generally need approval from both the Chamber of Deputies (lower house) and the Senate; however, the Chamber of Deputies holds exclusive power over the federal budget and public accounts, and can pass some legislation, like certain legal reforms, with simple majority without Senate involvement.

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3043652]Mexico's legislature doesn't like te USA. There are certain laws that go into effect without senate approval such as the case here.

In Mexico's bicameral Congress, ordinary laws generally need approval from both the Chamber of Deputies (lower house) and the Senate; however, the Chamber of Deputies holds exclusive power over the federal budget and public accounts, and can pass some legislation, like certain legal reforms, with simple majority without Senate involvement.[/QUOTE]I think your incorrect on this particular issue. For one if the law passed just because the Congress passed it why do all the articles I read mention that it hasn't been passed by the Senate. If the Senate didn't matter in this case the news wouldn't include it in the articles IMO. The law about cannabis being legal is the same. It's been passed but not finalized so it's a law in limbo.

Yes Mexico is very different from the US. I'll give you another example that deals with a local law in Tijuana. A law was passed that window tint is allowed to a certain degree but the law change hasn't been officially changed because it has yet to be reported in the local news paper.

For me it doesn't matter but I don't think it's a good idea to come in this site and recommend to tourists to get into an argument over some fee that may or may not be legal. Take what you plan to spend in cash and don't use a credit card in these type of establishments.

[QUOTE=Sol12;3043661]I think your incorrect on this particular issue. For one if the law passed just because the Congress passed it why do all the articles I read mention that it hasn't been passed by the Senate. If the Senate didn't matter in this case the news wouldn't include it in the articles IMO. The law about cannabis being legal is the same. It's been passed but not finalized so it's a law in limbo.

Yes Mexico is very different from the US. I'll give you another example that deals with a local law in Tijuana. A law was passed that window tint is allowed to a certain degree but the law change hasn't been officially changed because it has yet to be reported in the local news paper.

For me it doesn't matter but I don't think it's a good idea to come in this site and recommend to tourists to get into an argument over some fee that may or may not be legal. Take what you plan to spend in cash and don't use a credit card in these type of establishments.[/QUOTE]

Well you can disagree and be wrong. That's your choice. And you are WRONG. Lets go to the actual government website and hear it from the horses mouth:

https://www.gob.mx/profeco/prensa/profeco-reitera-que-el-cobro-de-comision-por-pago-con-tarjeta-es-una-violacion-a-la-ley

Maybe you should only speak to things that you actually know and keep erroneously opinions to yourself.

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3043712]Well you can disagree and be wrong. That's your choice. And you are WRONG. Lets go to the actual government website and hear it from the horses mouth:

https://www.gob.mx/profeco/prensa/profeco-reitera-que-el-cobro-de-comision-por-pago-con-tarjeta-es-una-violacion-a-la-ley

Maybe you should only speak to things that you actually know and keep erroneously opinions to yourself.[/QUOTE]Well I appreciate you taking the time to go on the governments web site and showing me the law. The part I'm still confused about is why the news articles I read stated that after the Congress vote it had to be finalized in the Senate. I can understand how the Congress has certain jurisdiction and some things don't need Senate approval but it didn't seem like this law feel into that category. So I really wasn't trying to speak to things that I don't know, nor was I calling you a liar, I was simply trying to verify the law and how I interpreted it from what I read. I tried looking for when if ever the Senate passed this law but I couldn't find anything so maybe that means that the Senate didn't need to do anything and the news outlets were incorrect.

Either way I again appreciate the time you took on this matter and for those that have read this banter between the two of us have learned something when or if they try to use a credit card in Mexico and the business adding a service charge. I'm not sure how you explained this to your credit card company to get the transaction credited but sounds like a good company. Maybe since it was such a small amount they didn't have to investigate it. When I was looking at the law they gave numerous options on how to report businesses that break the law so they can be properly reprimanded and punished. Did you bother with this or just figured since you didn't get charged you had no hard feelings towards the establishment?

Are threesomes an option at Cleops?

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3043601]I needed a new adventure. Going to the same places, like Tijuana, Havana, Bangkok over and over again got stale. With the help of ISG, I zeroed in to a new locale: Monterrey (Mexico's 3 d biggest city).

Airfare, airport transit, and Airbnb: I bought a one-way ticket on Aeromexico (layover in ATL) for $150. That included a refund of the tourist tax due to being a dual citizen with Mexico (another good reason to apply for those that qualify!) I didn't need a local SIM because AT&T's plan includes calls / data while in Mexico & Canada at no additional cost. I landed and was quickly out the door into the city. I saw a video about taking the bus into the city center from the airport and decided to try my luck. I line up with everyone else for the purple bus across the street from the airport. This would have worked ok but 1. I landed at 5 pm and the buses were packed due to rush hour; and 2. Monterrey is heavily under road and transit construction in preparation for the upcoming World Cup. After 90 minutes of little movement, I got off the bus and took a Didi (rideshare) to my apartment. The apartment was walking distance to Porky's, Central Bus Terminal, and Cuauhtemoc rail stop. My airbnb was $30/ night, seemed clean and very secure with no security guard at the doorway.

Cleops. Wow, such a great place! A massage shop with 20+ girls working. Girls set their own prices. The girls[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=PDiddy123;3044099]Are threesomes an option at Cleops?[/QUOTE]Yes 3 somes are possible.

[QUOTE=PDiddy123;3044099]Are threesomes an option at Cleops?[/QUOTE]The girls encourage them, and they have some rooms with very large beds that can accommodate this well!

[QUOTE=WineTaster1;3044170]Yes 3 somes are possible.[/QUOTE]Thanks!

Will have to try.

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3044263]The girls encourage them, and they have some rooms with very large beds that can accommodate this well![/QUOTE]They encourage it!

Do you recommend picking the first one and letting that one choose the second?

Thinking that would help the vibe between them.

Also. Can you get real interaction- lesbian type or just 2 to bang?

In Tijuana from the reports you have to change condoms when switching chicks.

How did you find the Casas?

List?

Map?

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3044263]The girls encourage them, and they have some rooms with very large beds that can accommodate this well![/QUOTE][QUOTE=Mexidan;3043601]I needed a new adventure. Going to the same places, like Tijuana, Havana, Bangkok over and over again got stale. With the help of ISG, I zeroed in to a new locale: Monterrey (Mexico's 3 d biggest city).

Airfare, airport transit, and Airbnb: I bought a one-way ticket on Aeromexico (layover in ATL) for $150. That included a refund of the tourist tax due to being a dual citizen with Mexico (another good reason to apply for those that qualify!) I didn't need a local SIM because AT&T's plan includes calls / data while in Mexico & Canada at no additional cost. I landed and was quickly out the door into the city. I saw a video about taking the bus into the city center from the airport and decided to try my luck. I line up with everyone else for the purple bus across the street from the airport. This would have worked ok but 1. I landed at 5 pm and the buses were packed due to rush hour; and 2. Monterrey is heavily under road and transit construction in preparation for the upcoming World Cup. After 90 minutes of little movement, I got off the bus and took a Didi (rideshare) to my apartment. The apartment was walking distance to Porky's, Central Bus Terminal, and Cuauhtemoc rail stop. My airbnb was $30/ night, seemed clean and very secure with no security guard at the doorway...[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=PDiddy123;3044360]How did you find the Casas?

List?

Map?

Do you recommend picking the first one and letting that one choose the second?

Thinking that would help the vibe between them.

Also. Can you get real interaction- lesbian type or just 2 to bang?
[/QUOTE]That's really a judgment call. I don't partake in 3 somes. I disappoint one woman at a time! 😂.

There is a good map link in this forum. If you keep reading past reports, you will definately come across it!

[QUOTE=Mexidan;3044454]That's really a judgment call. I don't partake in 3 somes. I disappoint one woman at a time! 😂.

There is a good map link in this forum. If you keep reading past reports, you will definately come across it![/QUOTE]Love it - "disappoint one woman at at time!

Went back and checked the older posts.

Are there any other Mexican cities that have the massage scene set up like Monterrey. Cleops?