Sosua Reports

[Mr Enternational]

The average guy looking for info on sex tourism would have to know that the word "Sosua" is even a thing before googling it. Like I wouldn't go to google and type the word "dog" into the search box if I were not aware of the existence of the word "dog".

I actually found this forum (ISG) completely by accident in mid-2007 by googling "what do Dominican women look like?

It is easy to assume "everyone" knows something or that something must be very popular because it is part of your life on a daily basis. You are on the inside looking around. To those on the outside it is the farthest thing from their mind or could even be nonexistant. How many people even post on this Sosua forum? How many people even go to Sosua? Not very many.

I had been to Boca Chica twice before a friend told me I should go to a place called Sosua. I had been to Bangkok a million times before I met a Black American guy in the hotel lobby who was a contractor in Iraq. I asked him what was going on and he said he was waiting on a bus to Pattaya. I asked what that was. He said it is better and cheaper. I still did not visit until a few trips after that and have not looked back at Bangkok. I did not know the mongering capital of the world was only an hour and a half away.

Most of the shit we find, we stumble upon by accident or word of mouth. Nobody just wakes up one day knowing they want to go to Sosua to find chicks.

My first time hearing of Dominican Republic was in 1994 when me, my cousin, and my best friend were living together in our bachelor pad. We were 22 years old and would go out to party every weekend in Atlanta. My best friend met a chick named Altagracia at one of the clubs and she started coming over to bang him until he got tired of her. We used to make fun of her name because we had never heard no shit like that. Haiti I had already known about because I had been studying French since I was 13.

[SavePros321]

The vast majority of people don't even know where the DR is or that it shares an island with Haiti. My own niece actually announced that she would be visiting the Dominican Republic on a cruise ship a couple of years ago, but then had to back track and admit that it was Dominica, not the Dominican Republic. Most people don't even know there are two places with similar names in the Caribbean.

The number of people other than those who are interested in reading about sex tourism who read ISG or have heard of ISG is miniscule. Of course if you Google Sosua, you will probably find racy pictures and videos, but the first time I went to the DR, I don't think I had even heard of Sosua.

I will admit that prior to 2007 I was not even aware of the existence of the DR or Haiti as countries (I'm from the Midwest: wouldn't have known a Dominican or Haitian back then if one walked up to me and slapped me in the face). True testament as to how fucked up the school systems are in the US. When my history books covered the period of slavery, it did not mention anything about the fact that there were more african slaves taken to some country named "Brazil" than were brought to the United States. I did not even know Brazil had "black people" until I watched the movie "City of God".

Our history books were stripped down to be very "US-Centric", on purpose. You would be surprised how oblivious the average American is to the existence of most countries outside of the US if they did not come across it in a Hollywood action flick.

Google "Sosua"

5,000,000 hits and the very first description is "Sex Tourism".

You are in denial!

The average guy looking for info on sex tourism would have to know that the word "Sosua" is even a thing before googling it. Like I wouldn't go to google and type the word "dog" into the search box if I were not aware of the existence of the word "dog".

I actually found this forum (ISG) completely by accident in mid-2007 by googling "what do Dominican women look like?

[Oakie]

These lines which you quoted me as saying were inserted and were not part of my post:

The vast majority of people don't even know where the DR is or that it shares an island with Haiti. My own niece actually announced that she would be visiting the Dominican Republic on a cruise ship a couple of years ago, but then had to back track and admit that it was Dominica, not the Dominican Republic. Most people don't even know there are two places with similar names in the Caribbean.

The number of people other than those who are interested in reading about sex tourism who read ISG or have heard of ISG is miniscule. Of course if you Google Sosua, you will probably find racy pictures and videos, but the first time I went to the DR, I don't think I had even heard of Sosua.

You have my apologies for that weird edit inserting my comments in the middle of your post.

Aside from that, you sound like you are trying to dump some real estate on an unsuspecting buyer.

Google "Sosua"

5,000,000 hits and the very first description is "Sex Tourism".

You are in denial!

[Frannie]

The word has been out for a long time about Sosua. At least since ISG made it one of the busiest boards in their forums, many years ago.

When I first went there 9 years ago, I couldn't believe so many part timers and semi pro hookers in one spot at the same time!

There's no shortage of hooker destinations in the world, but fresh, semi pros, newbies and part timers, where nobody thinks twice about an old 80 year old fart with a 20 year old beauty walking hand in hand back to the New Garden, not so much!

Nothing new here, move along citizen!

Every year, in the slow season, folks (who mostly don't even go there) predict the demise of our Hooker Paradise.

Seems they just can't help themselves.

These lines which you quoted me as saying were inserted and were not part of my post:

There should be no doubt about Sosua's raison d etre. Even my NA nieces smile conspiratorially, when they ask when's my next trip down there. Those who don't know Sosua's reputation haven't travelled.

The vast majority of people don't even know where the DR is or that it shares an island with Haiti. My own niece actually announced that she would be visiting the Dominican Republic on a cruise ship a couple of years ago, but then had to back track and admit that it was Dominica, not the Dominican Republic. Most people don't even know there are two places with similar names in the Caribbean.

The number of people other than those who are interested in reading about sex tourism who read ISG or have heard of ISG is miniscule. Of course if you Google Sosua, you will probably find racy pictures and videos, but the first time I went to the DR, I don't think I had even heard of Sosua.

[Oakie]

That is a bit of an exaggeration. There are several schools in the town educating hundreds of children, churches, a hospital, supermarkets full of people who are not mongers, a military base close by, s couple of all-inclusive resorts, and so on. By no means all the locals derive their income from prostitution-related travel, although I would agree that sex tourism and retirement homes are the twin pillars of the local economy, bringing in a lot of foreign currency, and that there is some overlap between the two.

I have seen some times when the town seems to be full of crowds, but these usually occasions like Superbowl Weekend or Holy Week, when huge numbers of Dominicans seem to be bused in for religious revivals where participants can safely catch a sniff of sin in the air.

There should be no doubt about Sosua's raison d etre. Even my NA nieces smile conspiratorially, when they ask when's my next trip down there. Those who don't know Sosua's reputation haven't travelled.

I think prostitution has shot itself in the foot in Sosua by being insufficiently discreet. If it appears to most people that single male visitors are meeting attractive young Dominican women in the disco late and night for vacation romances, then no one is too bothered, but when there are open bars packed with young women showing a lot of flesh and women grabbing men's arms on the streets, then it is all a bit obvious. There has also been a tendency in recent years for male visitors to show a lack of discretion about the main purpose for their travel. For example men I have spoken to on flights in and out of the DR hardly bother to disguise their true purpose at all, asking questions about where to buy Viagra and so on from complete strangers like me on the plane who have not indicated any interest in the sex scene.

The word has been out for a long time about Sosua. At least since ISG made it one of the busiest boards in their forums, many years ago.

When I first went there 9 years ago, I couldn't believe so many part timers and semi pro hookers in one spot at the same time!

There's no shortage of hooker destinations in the world, but fresh, semi pros, newbies and part timers, where nobody thinks twice about an old 80 year old fart with a 20 year old beauty walking hand in hand back to the New Garden, not so much!

Nothing new here, move along citizen!

Every year, in the slow season, folks (who mostly don't even go there) predict the demise of our Hooker Paradise.

Seems they just can't help themselves.

[Frannie]

A whole town built around prostitution.

That is a bit of an exaggeration. There are several schools in the town educating hundreds of children, churches, a hospital, supermarkets full of people who are not mongers, a military base close by, s couple of all-inclusive resorts, and so on. By no means all the locals derive their income from prostitution-related travel, although I would agree that sex tourism and retirement homes are the twin pillars of the local economy, bringing in a lot of foreign currency, and that there is some overlap between the two.

I have seen some times when the town seems to be full of crowds, but these usually occasions like Superbowl Weekend or Holy Week, when huge numbers of Dominicans seem to be bused in for religious revivals where participants can safely catch a sniff of sin in the air.

I think prostitution has shot itself in the foot in Sosua by being insufficiently discreet. If it appears to most people that single male visitors are meeting attractive young Dominican women in the disco late and night for vacation romances, then no one is too bothered, but when there are open bars packed with young women showing a lot of flesh and women grabbing men's arms on the streets, then it is all a bit obvious. There has also been a tendency in recent years for male visitors to show a lack of discretion about the main purpose for their travel. For example men I have spoken to on flights in and out of the DR hardly bother to disguise their true purpose at all, asking questions about where to buy Viagra and so on from complete strangers like me on the plane who have not indicated any interest in the sex scene.

[Oakie]

You say the craziest stuff. Pattaya was built around prostitution when the servicemen would go there for R&R during the Vietnam War. Today there are literally hundreds of bars and clubs and massage parlors that you can get a chick from to fuck or fuck them on premises.

The only prostitution you see in Sosua is generally by a handfull of freelancers on half a block of the entire town. If mongers stopped going to Sosua tomorrow, the only ones that would suffer would be two hotels, two restaurants, and two bars.

YMMV, obviously

[Mr Enternational]

A whole town built around prostitution.

You say the craziest stuff. Pattaya was built around prostitution when the servicemen would go there for R&R during the Vietnam War. Today there are literally hundreds of bars and clubs and massage parlors that you can get a chick from to fuck or fuck them on premises.

The only prostitution you see in Sosua is generally by a handfull of freelancers on half a block of the entire town. If mongers stopped going to Sosua tomorrow, the only ones that would suffer would be two hotels, two restaurants, and two bars.

[OldKool]

Last month I was eating at Sinatras with the owner who has lived in Sosua for over 15 years. He described a Sosua that had many 100's of girls and very crowded streets that very impossible to walk through the crowds. These where monger tourists. The guys were a very diverse group from all over the world. It was his opinion that Sosua is a shadow of its former glory. It appears that Sosua was has long been a monger magnet. Replacing its infrastructure will not be easy. A whole town built around prostitution.

Good report I agree with your prediction.

[GrownMan1]

I've been in Sosua for a couple days. Its not my first visit. Sousa as we know it is going to die a slow death only to resurface in another Dominican city over time. So goes the circle of life.

Simon.

Good report I agree with your prediction.

[Simon Says]

I've been in Sosua for a couple days. Its not my first visit. The first time being four years ago the second was 2 years ago, and this would be my third visit. Sosua is alive and well although it is certainly different. All of the action has moved to the opposite side of the street from Rumbas and Dlatins. There are still lots of chicas here working. Most work out of Classicos and the disco upstairs, but you can find them spread throughout all the little bars and restaurants including several at City Lights (an otherwise inconsequential bar in my previous visits). Its not as easy as shooting fish in a barrel anymore. There's a little more legwork involved. Rumor has it Rumbas may open later this week. Who the fuck knows.

Everything closes at 12 o'clock Sunday through Thursday although the casino is a good option after midnight. Lots of action on Saturday with female options to suite every taste. Although I miss sitting along the edge of Rumbas and watching the best Sosua has to offer walk by in all its spandex glory.

The biggest difference I noticed is most of the old white the guys that were prevalent in my previous visits have been outnumbered by large young black guys. It's a like every collegiate football team was released here all at the one time. I didn't see any of the drama that has been previously mentioned on this board from either the old white guys or young black guys. Seemed like everybody was chilling. The girls don't seem to care either way. Pesos are pesos.

If you are considering cancelling your trip to Sosua because of all the latest news. Don't. There is still lots of action here. Some of the girls still look smoking hot. Some of the girls still look fucking crazy. Some things will never change.

Another significant difference is the number of new high end condo developments being built along the oceanfront. These are obviously geared towards families and not Mongers. I believe (although I'm hardly an expert) this is the reason why there is a crackdown on working and girls in the city. Slowly but surely I believe the country / city wants to turn this into a sister resort to Cabrete. There is significant dollars being spent in development and the city wouldn't want those investment dollars being scared away by lured tales of prostitution. There is nothing more awkward to watch than a family, or young couple, trying to navigate their way down the street though hordes of working chicas as they realize this was not the typical beach resort they were expecting. Sousa as we know it is going to die a slow death only to resurface in another Dominican city over time. So goes the circle of life.

Simon.

[Frannie]

There's always a first time.

That machine was my go to for years. It was often out of cash on weekends, so I got a lot of "cannot process your request", or "transaction declined". Then I found out it was charging my account with the initial amount requested.

Took a lot of time to deal with that. Than a few months ago, thinking that was just an anomaly (ScotiaBank has a good record in the DR) I tried it again. "Card declined" I needed money fast so I tried my other card, and sure enough no cash but deductions from my bank account!

Buyer beware!

I had that problem just one time with the Scotia Bank ATM in Puerto Plata. I think it was empty, and it just churned for ages, and then I aborted the transaction, and found I was charged 10,000 pesos for it, but I got the money refunded fairly quickly. I think I had to send a fax somewhere regarding the transaction. As I said before, I think Banco Popular is the best option, but Scotia Bank seems to be about the second best. There used to be a Scotia Bank branch in Sosua just behind the Hotel Europa, with an ATM on the wall, but then that bank closed and they moved the ATM to the Metro Bus terminal, with the closest Scotia Bank then being found in Cabarete. I imagine that is the reason why it is not stocked as often as before and runs out of cash. That and being the closest ATM to the downtown chica bars.

[Oakie]

I have used that one quite a few times and not had a problem, .

There's always a first time.

That machine was my go to for years. It was often out of cash on weekends, so I got a lot of "cannot process your request", or "transaction declined". Then I found out it was charging my account with the initial amount requested.

Took a lot of time to deal with that. Than a few months ago, thinking that was just an anomaly (ScotiaBank has a good record in the DR) I tried it again. "Card declined" I needed money fast so I tried my other card, and sure enough no cash but deductions from my bank account!

Buyer beware!

[Charles Pooter]

I did this to meet some friends arriving after I did. I went to the taxi stand, told him that I wanted to go to the airport. Bought out the whole car, and he dropped me off at the toll booth. They can't go any further than that. Saved a few steps from being dropped off at hwy 5.

Actually 800 metres. Makes a difference if you have baggage.

[Charles Pooter]

That is what I do if I am traveling solo but sometimes I am traveling with one of my favorita's and her son in which case I just take the entire car.

Flash git! In that case just pay for the whole back seat (200 pesos).