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COSTA
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Location:
Central America
Capital: San Jose
Main Cities:Alajuela,
Cartago
Electical: 110AC Adaptor
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Population:
3,347,000
Currency:1Colon
= 100 centimos
Language: Spanish
Religion:Catholic |
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Overview
Prostitution
in Costa Rica is both abundant and legal. Unlike the US where the
government decides career choices for it's citizens rather than
letting the citizens decide for themselves, the Costa Rican ladies
are free to offer their services of sex without the government poking
their noses into their bedroom windows to see what they are up to.
While many women in the US and other countries become sex workers
because of drug and alcohol addictions, rarely is that the case
in Costa Rica (with the exception of the streetwalkers). Most ladies
of the night in Costa Rica are there to better their economic situations
and care for their families. Some will work only a few days per
month, while others make it a career choice. You will find
women from Nicaragua, Argentina, Venezuela, Columbia, Dominican
Republic and even Nevada working the streets and, bars and clubs
of San Jose. Light skin, dark skin and everything in between. There
are 4 sources of women: escort services, bars, adult night clubs,
and massage parlors.
What to
expect
Generally, the ladies of the night are very professional which means
you get right down to business when they come to your room and once
paid, they are out the door. You won't find the affection and attention
you get from, for example, the bar girls of the Philippines who
appear more interested in love and romance than money. The Costa
Rican women are passionate in bed and will put on a fairly good
performance. Most if not all will insist on condom usage, which
is a good idea. Don't expect to fall in love or find a girlfriend
or wife out of the bar girls. You will not find a bustling nightlife
like you would in Bangkok, but there are enough places (bars, strip
joints, massage parlors, free lancers) to keep a single man happy.
Certainly, if you come to Costa Rica, you can expect to have no
problems getting laid 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Sex is both
legal and quite available in Costa Rica.
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Women
You can find all types of women in
Costa Rica. Besides Costa Ricans, or Ticas as they are called, you
will find Filipinas, Russians and other Europeans.
Sex tours are illegal, escort services can be dodgy and not
recommended. It is hard to get a girl out of a high-class topless
bar for less than $300. "$50 for a quick lay" -- an hour
in some places; a quick lay costs more like $13.15 right now. Ok,
precisly $13.15.
Colombianas and other South Americans are more likely to speak English
than Ticas or Nicas. And the local independent contractors who learn
English do so for one reason only: so they can work the high-priced
($100) gringo bars.
Costa Rican women
come in all shapes and sizes and can range anywhere from busty blondes
to petite brunettes. You will find girls with blue, brown, and green
eyes. Some dye their hair blonde to attract more attention. Few Costa
Rica women speak English well, so a brush up in your Spanish before
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Cost
The price
for sex varies from girl to girl, but the average cost for a hooker
out of the bars is about $50 for a quick lay. This price can double
or triple if you take a girl out of the strip clubs or higher class
bars. A street girl may go with you for as little as $20 to $30. |
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Legal
Prostitution in Costa Rica is legal
- though pimping and the prostitution of minors under 18 is
not, even though it is primarily catholic country.
In the U.S. mainly, sex workers have a negative connotation, whether
it be streetwalkers, massage girls or escorts. In Costa Rica, ladies
are free to work and without harassment. And while many women in the
U.S. and other countries become sex workers because of drug and alcohol
addictions, rarely is that the case in Costa Rica with the exception
of the streetwalkers. Most women in Costa Rica are there to better
their economic situations and care for their families. Some will work
only a few days per month, while others make it a career choice. Be
sure not to just ask the age of the girl you just met, but to give
you proof of age. In Costa Rica all Costa Ricans of age will
carry a "cedula" with her picture and birth date. For foreigners
ie. Nicaraguans, Panamanians, etc. ask to see her passport.
Note
that prostitution with a minor is illegal and the Costa Rican government
under pressure from the US has announced new policies to strictly
and severely punish those that practice this form of behavior. While
the chances of finding an underage prostitute is rare, if you happen
to come across one, it's in your best interest to move on to someone
else.
Drugs
Marijuana is decriminalized, a dismeanor for which you get a ticket.
But you would not be able to leave the country if you get one, so
drugs - often sold on the streets in Gringo Gulch - are not a good
idea. The other kind of "blow" is also cheap, but cocaine
is a felony. Avoid drugs here and in fact any country where it is
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Weather
The
best time to go weather wise is late-December
to mid-April dry season is the most pleasant. But of course, this
is when everyone else goes to Costa Rica, so prices are up and hotels
are full. Although some roads are impassable in the wet season,
it's still worthwhile to visit at this time, and things are much
quieter. April, May and mid-October to mid-December should give
you the best of both worlds.
Rainy season
It drizzles along from May to the middle of November, bringing sunny,
summery mornings, splashed by bouts of warm afternoon rain. The
wet season is punctuated by a "little summer" (el veranillo),
a short dry season that visits the country in July and August. September
and October, look for Los Torrenciales, dramatic cloudbursts that
drench the hillsides and fill the rivers to the top. If you plan
to drive the back roads during these months, bring your jeep and
a cheese sandwich. You may be stuck back there for a while.
Dry Season
This starts toward the end of November and continues through April.
Dry, warm, sunny days march past in endless procession, tempered
in January and February by winds cooled by the two seas
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Holidays
Juan
Santa Maria Day
April 11th
Independence
Day September 15th
Day
of the Cultures
Easter
week before Easter Sunday is an unofficial vacation time. Much of
the country shuts down. Thursday and Friday of this week only essential
services function; even many of the public bus routes cease operation.
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Prices
Visit our Travel page for flight and
hotel prices here
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How
to
Short Visit
If
visiting for less than a week, focus on San Jose. Arrive on Thursday
to catch the hottest action over the weekend. Sunday is the slowest
day of the week. Vacations lasting a week or longer can include
several nights in a rainforest resort, a beach on the Pacific or
Atlantic, or beneath a towering volcano.
Flights
High season December to May with the highest fare Christmas time
Low season May to November
Round trip from the US to San Jose
From Los Angeles $680 about 6 hours
From New York $660 about 7.5 hours
From Miami to San Jose $460 about 1.5 hours
From Houston $460 3.5 hours
From New Orleans $460(5.5 hours
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What to Bring
Batteries especially unusual batteries for cameras, hearing
aids, and the like. Film cheaper at home. Binoculars, Watch, Alarm
Clock, Cassette tape, Insect Repellent, Contact lens supplies, Condoms,
Combination lock, Shower gel, Towel, Electrical adapter, Sturdy
umbrella, especially during the rainy season Compass and Maps if
planning to go hiking to remote areas.
Laundry
You're not going to find a lot of coin laundries in San Jose. There
is nothing in a Costa Rican's genes that would permit him or her
to lug a bundle of smelly laundry down to the corner for a wash
and dry. Here, people hire people to wash their clothe s. Payment
is generally by the kilo Some hotels offer a laundry services, but
it is expensive.
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Passports and Visas
When you leave you pay an exit fee:
$46.00US Citizens
$17.00US Non Citizens |
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Customs
U.
S. citizens may enter without a visa and can stay up to ninety 90
days.
All U. S. citizens require a prepaid
airline ticket to depart
Visits 90 days or less require a passport. Natural born U.S. Citizen
may enter with a passport or a photo ID Card eg. driver's license
or State I.D. card with original or certified copy of birth certificate.
If you enter the country with
a photo Identification Card you are required to purchase a tourist
card at CR immigrations for $4.00 US
$20.00US fine charged if you overstay your permit.
90 Day or longer visits require a passport and you must file for
a stay extension at the CR Immigration. You may exit and reenter
the country. Some tourists visit Nicaragua or Panama for a day and
come back.
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Payment Methods
Make
sure that all of your US bills are perfect. Costa Rican banks won't
accept torn or marked dollars, so most businesses won't either.
Speaking of cash, bring extra. Many businesses don't accept credit
cards and ATM machines are tough to find outside San Jose.
If you plan to drive, pick up a Spanish phrase book to help you
decipher the road signs. Of course, this will help everywhere.
Bring along a copy or two of your passport I.D. page and carry it
with you. Keep the actual passport somewhere safe. If you rent a
car, leave it empty. Some folks also leave the car doors unlocked
to prevent broken windows. Don't bring prepaid calling cards
with toll free numbers. They don't work in Costa Rica. Don't let
anyone convince you otherwise. Don't drive on the beach. It's
bad for the environment and can put a serious hurt on your wallet.
Business
Hours
Banks
Monday - Friday 9 am to 3 pm.
Government offices
Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Retail Stores
Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm or 7 pm
Money Exchange:
Exchanging money in the airport in foreign countries
have always been known to give the pretty good rates,
except the U.S.
Bringing money into Costa Rica. You do not pay Customs duty
for bringing cash to Costa Rica. However, if you bring more than
ten thousand U.S. Dollars ($10,000.00 US), you will be required
to declare the total amount of cash that you bring in the country
at the Customs Office.
Credit
Cards
Nearly all hotels, restaurants
and shops in the major towns and tourist areas take all major credit
cards. Street vendors and smaller establishments in remote areas
may accept only cash or travelers checks. It's important to keep
travelers checks in a waterproof pouch, as they are considered void
if they get wet.
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How
Much
Lodging
Budget: US$3-10
Midrange: US$10-20
Top-end: US$20 and upwards
Dining
Budget: US$2-5
Midrange: US$5-10
Top-end: US$10 and upwards
Women
The
price for sex varies from girl to girl, but the average cost for a
hooker out of the bars is about $50 for a quick lay. This price can
double or triple if you take a girl out of the strip clubs or higher
class bars. A street girl may go with you for as little as $20 to
$30. |
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Tipping
You
don't have to tip in restaurants in Costa Rica since a 10% service
charge is added to your bill automatically. However, if the service
was exceptional, you'll feel good about slipping the waiter a few
dollars extra. Tour guides and Taxi guides can be tip from $3 to
$20 US depending on the tour.
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Airport to Lodging
There
are a number of taxis outside the airport and they will actively solicit
your business. The price to any downtown hotel (Del Rey, Morazon,
Ricos, etc.) is $10 and they accept American currency so you don’t
need to exchange money at the airport if you don’t want to or forget
to do so. The exchange rate is usually pretty good at the airport.
Have a number of $1’s on hand as well. A man will handle your luggage
and will consider a $1 tip as generous. |
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Transportation
Taxis
Although
there are many car rental agencies in San José, we don’t recommend
renting a car for travel within the city limits.
Traffic is terrible.
In many cases it’s faster to walk to places than to take
a bus or taxi. If you
need to go farther than you are willing to walk, taxis are inexpensive.
You can travel almost anywhere in the city for less than
$4. It’s common to
have a $1 cab fare. If
the meter is broken agree on a price before you set off on your
destination, or find another cab.
Tipping is not expected.
Cabs running after 10:00pm charge a 20% premium. Take
taxi’s late at night and verify the fare before you get in. Everything
local to the downtown hotels should be no more than 500 colones
($2.50). Bandidos are not uncommon, stay away from walking around
corners and watch for groups. After midnight, be very cautious.
Try not to appear to be an easy target by always looking alert not
intoxicated.
Car Rentals
American or international
driver's license required for twenty-five or older, Visa or MasterCard
with enough credit to cover the total cost of the rental. Check
with your credit card company whether or not you can be insured
if you pay with your credit card in Costa Rica. Its expensive so
do it in advance via the internet, $320 a week for a compact. When
done there, it includes insurance. Fuel is cheap, around $10 to
fill a compact car, most of the rental cars are stick. Costa Rica
has one of the highest auto accident rates in the world. Drivers
are very aggressive. Speeding tickets can be expensive, $150 US.
Do not try to bribe the officer; you could create further problems
for yourself. Incidentally, drivers coming from the opposite direction
will often warn you by blinking their headlights if there are police
or a radar trap set up nearby.
Rental Cars
Dollar
Hertz
Hola
Excellent
Buses
The Bus system is one of the best in Central America. The cheapest
way to travel. Bus fare from Peninsula de Osa to San Jose is only
$10. Tickets indicate seat number and date of trip. If you are going
to a popular spot, reserve your ticket in advance and make sure
the ticket is for the correct date. When you get to your destination
buy your return ticket to assure yourself a seat for the ride home.
Whistle or call out "Parada!" which, loosely translated,
means "I have arrived at my destination, so please stop the
bus so I can get off." Most of the buses are in good conditions,
but they're not air conditioned.
Bicycles
There are lots of hills in Costa Rica. If you plan to see the
country from the top of a bicycle, remember, it will make life easier
for you if you peddle a good machine, one with at least a 21 gears.
Be aware that you'll be outdoors at high altitudes so bring along
a windbreaker and some warm clothes –and don't forget your emergency
kit with water, tire patching gear and a few basic tools.
Costa Rican drivers seem to respect bicyclists more than pedestrians.
However, truck and bus drivers will forget about the bicycle once
they have passed it and have been known to for a bicyclist off the
road.
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Hotels
Almost
all hotels charge $10 -$12 for extra persons. They record the girl’s
identification for your safety. Costa Ricans are pretty honest people
but always exercise precaution wherever you travel.
Reservations
are a must You can do this by fax if you include a credit card number.
When you arrive to Costa Rica, call or fax the Hotel to confirm
your reservations. Visitors who love the spontaneous life should
restrict their travel to the low season when accommodations are
easier to come by.
San Jose, a perfect base for tours to volcanoes, white
water rafting, rainforest tours and more!
Hotel
Del Rey
in the heart of San Jose, Costa Rica
within walking distance of the city's museums, theaters, shops and
night life. Located in a completely renovated neoclassic building,
the Del Rey offers 104 rooms with all the amenities of a modern
hotel including the 24 hour Casino Del Rey and San Jose's No 1 meeting
spot, The Blue Marlin Bar, also open 24 hours.
Hotel Costa Rica Morazan
El Pequeño gran Hotel Costa Rica. near the historic Morazán Park,
and is within walking distance to museums, and the National Theater.
Single $47
Hotel Balmoral
on the main walking Boulevard enjoys the
best location in the heart of San Jose Downtown. For business or
pleasure, Balmoral is the perfect place. An authentic Costa Rican
hospitality. Allow us and we will show you the best combination
of location in San José and value for your next business gathering
or holiday vacation. Single $80
Hotel Costa Rica
in the heart of San Jose, with shops, restaurants, banks, public
offices and the city's nightlife only steps away, the Gran Hotel
is the obvious choice for business or vacation. Services include
a tour desk, car rental agency, gift shop, bar, and 24 hour coffee
shop. Our side walk cafe facing the National Theater is one of the
most popular gathering places in San Jose. You can listen to the
marimba music and watch a colorful swirl of people go by. El
Pequeño gran Hotel Costa Rica. It is located downtown near the historic
Morazán Park, and is within walking distance to museums, and the
National Theater. Single $47
Hotel
Presidente
($60
per night) is a block from the Del Rey but less of a circus-and
they don't charge a guest fee for taking a girl to the room
(the Del Rey pops you for $12). The
Hotel has 102 comfortable rooms, including 3 Full Suites & 7
Junior Suites. The room rates includes breakfast, Color TV with
52 cable channels (HBO, ESPN, CNN, NBC, FOX)
Electronic phone messaging service. Air conditioning, safety deposit
box, international call access, and computer connection capability
Hotel
la Mansion
only a few steps of Costa Rica's pride, the Teatro Nacional. Small
Hotel, with big customer service. Single $30-$35
La Amistad Hotel
Good breakfast, cable TV incl. Deutsche Welle, CNN espanol, TVE
etc., free safe, 32 $ (very small room), extra pax 16$.
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Dining
Restaurants
in towns and cities serve a variety of foods including French, Italian,
Mexican, North American and Chinese. Food is good, from the most expensive
to the cheapest eating places which are generally found west of the
city center. Food sodas small restaurants serve local food. Common
dishes include Casado (rice, beans, stewed beef, fried plantain, salad
and cabbage, olla de came soup of beef, plantain, com, yucca, nampi
and chayote, sopa negra black beans with a poached egg and picadillo
meat and vegetable stew. Snacks are popular and include gallos filled
tortillas, tortas containing meat and vegetables, arreglados bread
filled with same and pan de yuca specialty from stalls in San José.
There are many types of cold drink made from fresh fruit, milk or
cereal flour, for example, cebada barley flour, pinolillo roasted
corn and horchata corn meal with cinnamon. Imported alcoholic and
soft drinks are widely available. Coffee is good value and has an
excellent flavor.
Chango
(Escazú, San Jose
International restaurant
Kings
Garden Chinese Restaurant
Machu
Pichu (San José) Costa Rican restaurant |
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Water
While the water is said to be
safe in most of Costa Rica, we recommend bottled water in most places.
Do not eat fruit you have not pealed yourself, stay away from leafy
vegetables like lettuce, and avoid ice cubes. These are common causes
of amebic dysentery and giardia, both of which are unpleasant enough
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Language
If
you are a first time traveler to countries outside of your own, alert
yourself to fact that many people in Costa Rica do not speak your
language. The language of Costa Rica is Spanish – though you will
be pleasantly surprised to discover that many people in this highly
educated country speak more than one language, and, of course, people
serving you at the better hotels and restaurants will almost always
speak enough English to make themselves understood. |
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Security
Narcotics and dangerous drugs are prohibited entry. There
are severe civil and/or criminal charges up to 20 years in prison
if you bring illegal drugs through Customs.
Pirate Taxis
A gringo was robbed by a pirate taxi driver and another Tico in July.
Before entering a taxi, check to see that it has a meter, and always
sit in the back seat. Beware Taxi drivers
recommending clubs or hotels, they get commissions for expensive places.
Buses
Bands of thieves have been stealing luggage, cameras, and whatever
else from tourists returning from the beach towns on the local buses.
It is dark and everyone is tired, so the tourists are easy pickings.
But the thieves are true professionals, going so far as to crawl under
the seat in front of them to snatch a camera from an open bag, while
another distracts the victim and a third blocks the view of other
passengers.
Police
There are lots "tourist police" here too,
in city and main beaches and coastal towns. |
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Scams
Beggars and street people
only get aggressive in "Gringo Gulch," around Hotel del
Rey down to Hotel Morazan. Even they will leave you alone if you just
walk and don't respond. Won't chase you down the street like in many
places.
Scams to watch out for: Rolex watches, fake Cuban cigars, guys
who sell you real Cuban cigars and tell you it's ok to take them back
into the USA. "Guides" who hook you up with girls and a
van for a beach trip, on which the driver stop every ten miles and
drinks six beers and winds up costing a fortune. "Nightclubs"
that pad tabs. So basically, it's the Ticos (male Costa Ricans) who
run the scams. Also watch out for luggage, camera theft on the local
buses; thieves work the buses on the way back to the city from the
beach, when everyone is burned out and half asleep.
Oh, and don't buy any property or make any investments on your first
trip. Or on your second trip, either.
The hookers themselves don't run many scams, though a few will always
steal your watch if you tempt them so buy a fake Rolex cheap and let
her steal it. If you don't know the real price in some casas or brothels,
a "sex worker" might tell you it's more if the madam or
manager is out of the room, and might tell you, after sex, that you
have to pay her for the room too. These incidents are rare, but they
do happen. Main way to avoid them is to know the real price and the
conditions for getting the real price. |
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Medical
Medicines containing habit-forming
drugs or narcotics e.g., cough medicine, diuretics, heart drugs, tranquilizers,
sleeping pills, antidepressants, stimulants, etc. must be properly
identified. Carry only the quantity normally used by an individual
requiring the drugs or medicines. Have either a prescription or written
statement from your physician that the medicine is being used under
a doctor's direction and that it is necessary. Declare drugs or medications
to the Customs officer. |
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Internet
Cyber
Cafe at the Los Arcos building adjacent to the GHCR. If you need any
special kind of girl, talk to Victor B. elegantly dressed with coat
and tie, long black hair and mustache he knows lots of girls, many
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Phones
International country code: (506)
Dialing Costa Rica from Overseas
To call a Costa Rican number from overseas, begin with your country's
international dialing code, then 506 country code for Costa Rica,
and finally the number. There are no city codes.
Assistance Numbers
International Operator 116
International Information/Directory 124
North America Operator 09-1
Domestic Collect Calls 110
Local Information/Directory 113
Local Calls
All numbers have seven digits in Costa Rica. Stores or hotels may
allow a local call on their phones.
Long Distance Calls
No area codes apply in this country. Simply dial the seven-digit number.
International Calls
To make an international direct call, dial 00 + country code + area
code + number. To the U.S., calls cost about US$2 to $3 a minute.
To Europe rates may skyrocket. Discounted rates apply between 10p.m.
and 7a.m. daily, and on weekends. Hotel phones are by far the most
costly to use if they offer international access. USA Direct phones
exist at the airport or high-end hotels.
British Telecom 167
Canada Telecom 161
U.S. AT&T 114
U.S. MCI 162
U.S. Sprint 163
Public phones require coin or card deposit before dialing a direct
access number.
AT&T Direct 0-800-0-114-114.
Phones exist virtually everywhere but often accompanied by long lines
of people or non-functioning parts. Phones accept 5-, 10- and 20-centimos
coins.
Lift receiver ,wait for dial tone, insert coin, dial, coin will drop,
begin talking. When you hear a beep, either say your farewell or drop
in more coins.
Calling Cards
Phone cards are just beginning their journey in Costa Rica. Coin-operated
phones still dominate.
Fax services are widely available. Radiografica offers fax and international
telex services. Call 23-1609 to send or receive faxes. To see if you
have received a fax, call them at 87-0513 or 87-0511. You can also
include the number of your hotel with the fax, and Radiografica will
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Sex
Sex is legal and easy to obtain in Costa
Rica. San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica has lots of bars, massage
parlors and street walkers. There are no pimps, the girls cum and
go as they please. There is no sex slavery and prostitution is a good
job by some girls who make more than some lawyers or doctors in the
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Legal Age
The age of consent is 18
years old in Costa Rica. |
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Where
Bars
Make eye contact, lift your glass like, "cheers" when she
smiles walk over and buy her a drink. Verify oral sex without a condom
and 69, kissing etc. don’t be bashful about asking. Again a bit of
Spanish is helps.
Beetle Bar
This is the one place you can go to hear old time rock and roll via
cd's and see Beetle's memorabilia on the walls. On Wednesday
and Saturday nights is hosted Karaoke Night with "John"
surrounded by his lovely Costa Rican hostesses. On the last
Saturday of the month is the live " Blind Pig's band " with
"Dave the Dude" from radio Paladin. Boca's are available
after about 9:00 pm. Located 25 mts south of the Hotel Del Rey on
Calle 9 (Estudiantes) between Avenida Central and Avenida 1.
Second location: Salitral de Santa Ana Just follow the signs
to the bar with the view.
Hooker Bars
Rates
for the clubs range from $30 to $60 per hour with a good-looking girl.
Some arrange to meet you for overnight or a hotel visit, but you need
to know a little Spanish. But as always, the women are less than reliable
at keeping appointments, usually arriving at least an hour late.
Bar Tonny's
Here there are questionable women for various activities.
Avenida 9 between Calle 2 and Calle 4, next to Josephines strip club.
Blue Marlin Bar
inside the Hotel Del Rey. One of the best things about the Hotel Del
is that all you have to do is go down to the lobby and enter the Blue
Marlin Bar around 5:00 p.m. and pick a girl you want to have sex with.
You don't even have to leave your hotel to get laid. Nights here are
usually very crowded, with patrons and women who are sometimes very
aggressive to lure you into having sex with them. After all, Prostitution
is legal in Costa Rica. The bouncers and management are careful when
it comes to letting in women who are over the age of 18. I.D's are
checked at the door in the bar and the girl's I.D's are copied and
kept at the desk for safety reasons. They have 2 televisions constantly
showing sports. You can order food in the bar, either full menu or
appetizers. Avenida 1 between Calle 9 and Calle 11. Girls will ask for $100 but usually go for $50-60. A lot of Dominican's,
Argentina, Venezuela, Nicaraguan's, and Colombians. Prices for the
'10's are a solid $100.00.
Cafe
Parisian
Try having lunch or dinner there. It is the terrace restaurant at
Gran Hotel Costa Rica. At around 6:00 PM there are girls to be found
sitting by themselves in the process of "gringo hunting".
You will be able to tell by the way they look at you.
Camelot
Bar
100 MTs South and 50 Mts, across the street from the Gran Hotel Costa
Rica. This bar has clean rooms on the floors above, and the price
is more than reasonable. This place is a local bar, quite basic but
friendly enough. The
price is set at 5000 Colones or approx. $16.00 for 40 minutes of sex.
The price also includes the room. The place opens from 11AM until 12 MN. Look for a girl that
works on the day shift named Magali, and during the night shift there
is another girl called Alejandra. Both girls are 10s both in looks
and in personality.
Club Bikini
Is two blocks from the glitzier but less colorful Hotel del Rey in
downtown San Jose. It is a hooker bar known to locals as "The
Land of the 1,000-colone Lap Dance." (A thousand Colones sounds
like a lot of money, but it is only about $3.20 -- compare that to
$10+ tables dances in the States, where the bouncer tosses you into
the parking lot if you even look like you're thinking
about touching the dancer. Costa Rica prostitutes are different,
making it a great place for single travel sex tours.
Club
40's Pension
Now there is no cover charge to enter. They have done some remodeling.
The bar is downstairs and the rooms are upstairs along with pornographic
movies and loud music. There is also questionable women for various
activities. Avenida 7 between Calle 1 and Calle Central.
Idem
Bar
Avenida 8-10, Calle 11 is a bar with rooms. Price is 11,000 colones
in the upstairs rooms for an hour or 14,000 colones in the nicer room
downstairs. At
Club Idem, they charge 200 colones for a condom.
They have remodeled the bar area and now there is much better ventilation.
Key Largo
Has 3 bar areas, and a dance floor. the south side of Parque
Morazan, around the corner from the Del Rey Hotel and across from
the Holiday Inn. It's been described in most of the tourists
books as the most popular place to find women who enjoy having sex
with men for a monetary compensation. This
is a well known meat rack and anyone can tell you where it is. It
opens about 9:00 PM and has a large selection of nectar ranging from
3’s to 10’s. The higher ones are more expensive. Always verify
all the services you want. Don't just say todo la noche (all night),
say hasta nuevo en la manana or mediodia
(until 9 in the morning or noon). Verify "Compania para sexo
cuando yo quiero" verify "cuatro o cinco vez ok?" 4
or 5 times OK? She will giggle and go WOW but ultimately say yes.
The
Key Largo has a 600 colones cover charge and did not use to allow
reentry but they have changed that policy and give you a hand stamp
now. The place really picks up at 10:00 PM and if you see a 10 move
quick because it may not last long. Get there early and view them
as they come in.
La Bella
Mansion
Here there are questionable women for various activities. Corner
of Avenida 9 and Calle 2.
Las Margaritas II
Calle Central and Avenida 18.
Miss Caribe
Usually crowded, with 3 televisions (one big screen) playing pornographic
movies. There is a cover charge to enter, but you can
exchange the ticket for a drink. There are also women who come
here to pleasure men. Calle 2 and between Avenida 8 and 10.
Pension
Anita Jet Set
They have been remodeling for the past several months. There are questionable
women for various activities. Avenida 11 between Calle 3 and Calle
1, right next door to VIPS.
Ricos
Across the street from the Del Rey, Rico's.. The girls here were quoting
10,000 colones-about $33 and were just as hot and well dressed as
the $100 girls in the Del Rey and the Key Largo.
Tarzan
La Casita
The Chinese restaurant moved out and a bar moved in with questionable
women for various activities.
Calle 11 between Avenida 6 and 8.
Vips
There is a cover charge to enter, but you can exchange the ticket
for a drink. There are a few seats at the bar and a few small tables
and music. An of course you'll find women for various activities.
Calle 3 and Avenida 11.
Vips
Molino Rojo
Avenida 10 and Calle 2. There are questionable women for various
activities.
Escorts
Escort
services in the English newspaper “Costa Rica Today.”
Costa Rican Nights, Richard
(506)380-5389 escort@multicr.com
$250 for 24 hours
Tony (506)222-8502 brings 3 girls over at a time. Negoiate the price
he starts at $300 per day (24 hours)
Costa Rica Today can be picked up in the lobby of Hotel Del Rey
at Avenida 5, Calle 5.
If none are on the coffee tables ask the bellman (Botones)
other services
(506)380-0878
(506)381-8496 for G&G
(506)441-3878 for Zuberth
Costa Rica Escorts
Latin
Escorts
Costa
Rica Escort
Night Clubs
All
the night clubs (strip bars) offer totally nude shows and table
dances. The upper scale clubs like also have private rooms, shower
stages and Jacuzzi suites. Prices tend to be a bit steep, but you
will have good time in a safe and secure environment. The girls
tend to be better looking and they can be taken out of the club
for a price. Most clubs charge a door entrance and have a minimum
consumption policy. Table dances, lap dances and private dances
are done with taste and you can guarantee yourself a good time.
Also, you can take the girl from the club but check with management
as each club has a different policy.All major credit cards are accepted
and English is widely spoken.
Elite Club
A show bar. Paso Colon (Avenida 2) between Calle 28 and 30.
The reports are coming in that this place is a rip off.
Hollywood Club
A strip club with a cover charge. Sabana Sur, 250 meters west
of the McDonalds on the old road to Escazu.
Josephine's
A strip club with a cover charge. Avenida 9 between Calle
2 and Calle 4. The reports are coming in that this place is a rip
off.
Olympus
A totally nude strip club; currently with no cover charge.
Be prepared to pay considerably extra for drinks for the women dancing
there you meet. Corner of Calle Central and Avenida
7 across the street from the La Benny show bar.
Puro Platino
Avenida 5 y Calle 4.
Massage Parlors
Inexpensive
for the most part while they provide pleasure in a safe environment.
Most are clean and well appointed, some with Jacuzzis, while some
are sleazy. By the most part the ladies that work in the massage
parlours are attentive and ready to please. Prices range from about
$15 to $60, providing complete service.
Arte Sauna
Calle 9 (Estudiantes) between Avenida 2 and Avenida 4 on the west
side of the street. The front of the building is white tile. Steam
room, dry sauna, attentive female masseuses, and never rushed. Tel
222-2881. open 9.00 am till 10.00 pm every day
Centro de Masajes
A small place with showers and attentive female masseuses.
Calle 4 between Avenida 2 and Avenida 4 upstairs.
Club Eros
(also called Lucy’s) the rate is 10,000 Colones for an hour. An
appropriate tip for good service is 2000-3000 Colones (rate of exchange
300+ Colones to the dollar). Eros has showers and girls will furnish
the condom.
Krysis
Health Club
There is a Jacuzzi in one of the rooms and questionable women for
various activities.
Avenida 7 between Calle Central and Calle 2.
Lucy Massage
Although named massage, there aren't any massage tables, steam or
sauna. There are questionable women for various activities. Across
the street from the bar "Idem" on calle11 between
Avenida 8 and 10. Telephone 391-3011.
Sala de Massages
"Si Bo Ny": A small place with showers and attentive female
masseuses.
Calle 8 between Avienda 12 and Avenida 14
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Photography
Point a camera at a Tica, and she instinctively poses. Most lovehaving
photos taken, and those who like to show off will do some of the wildest
things. But definitely develop pics at home. The photo shops here
are notorious for making two sets of photos here when they get something
hot. And "manufacturing pornography" is illegal. And though
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Recreation
Schedule
your activities to accommodate the traditional Latin American Siesta.
Almost everything shuts down between 12 and 2 pm for a sandwich
and snooze. It is a noble tradition that should be emulated by sensible
people everywhere. Saturdays most stores are open. Sundays almost
everything is closed.
Beaches
Jaco Beach is the place
to stay in Costa Rica. A sleepy small town nestled in a bay on the
Pacific Coast, it has all the things to make your holiday complete:
good restaurants, banks, and shops; nearby national parks Manuel
Antonio (famous for its beaches and monkeys) and Carara (home to
flocks of Scarlet Macaw and oversized American Crocodiles in the
adjacent Tarcoles River). You can visit a volcano and a deserted
beach, ride horseback in the jungle, go white water rafting, spend
a night in the cool of the mountains, or just relax beside the ocean.
And for the nighthawks, Jaco boasts both a disco and a casino.
Jaco
Beach Hotel is the ideal starting point for those who want to
enjoy an exciting and thrilling experience in the Pacific Coast,
passing through the mountains planted with coffee, enjoying fascinating
views and the warmth of our tropical weather; only one and a half
hours from San José. More
on Jaco Beach and Jaco
Beach Surf
Report
Shopping
Special
purchases include wood and leather rocking chairs (which dismantle
for export) as well as a range of local crafts available in major
cities and towns. Local markets are also well worth visiting. Prices
are slightly higher than in other Latin American countries. Best
buys are wooden items, ceramics, jewellery and leather handicrafts.
Shopping hours: 0900-1800/1900 Monday to Saturday.
Places to Shop
Central Market in downtown San José.
Plaza del Sol - Curridabat
Plaza Mayor - Rohmoser
Plaza Colonial - Escazú
Multiplaza - Escazú
Water
Sports
Kayaking
Costa Rica offers unequaled opportunity to enjoy the rapidly growing
sport of sea kayaking. Sea kayaking is a natural way to experience
our beautiful Costa Rica. The sea kayak is a self propelled small
craft devised by the ancient Eskimo tribes in the Arctic ocean region
and has evolved into a stable, efficient and extremely sea worthy
craft which makes wildlife observation excellent and totally unobtrusive.
Whitewater Rafting
Costa Rica offers some of the world's finest whitewater rafting
and kayaking rivers. Wild and untamed, these big, brash rivers plunge
through spectacularly beautiful, largely unexplored tropical wilderness.
More
rafting info, and even
more.
Scuba
Diving
Most dives are off pinnacle rock formations at 40 to 80 foot depths.
Visibility can vary from 20 to 80 feet in the same day this is due
to plankton and marine organism that thrive in the warm 75 to 85
degree waters. Although this may restrict visibility it is the reason
the North Pacific waters are home to such a variety of pelagic marine
life.
Wind Surfing
The Trade winds blow across Costa Rica with incredible force
and consistency during the dry months, creating windsurfing conditions
in the northwest part of the country. The western end of Lake Arenal
is one of the world's premier windsurfing spots, having been compared
to Italy's Lake Garda and the Columbia River Gorge. During the dry
season, the wind speed averages 33 miles an hour, a velocity than
only experienced windsurfers can handle. As the gale increases,
the lake's surface becomes choppy, and expert surfers use the waves
to jump high into the air.
Tortuga
Island
Tortuga, a dream island and a little paradise in the Pacific
Ocean, has something for everyone. More than just a beach, white
sands and sun, Tortuga also offers luxuriant flora, fauna and adventure.
More
tortuga info
Cruises
Pacific
Island
Punta
Coral Reserve
Sailing
Cruises
Tours
One-Day
Packages
Sightseeing
Tours
Arenal
Volcano
Helicopter
Tour
Costa
Rica Highlights Tour
Coffee Plantation
Tour
Fishing
Sportfishing#1
Sport
Fishing#2
Tours Leaving From San Jose
Canopy Tour is a new adventure sport by modifying techniques
and equipment originally used by spelunkers (cavers) and canyon
rappelers. The original canopy tour offers the opportunity to ascend
into the rainforest canopy from a perspective available previously
to only a select few researchers and photographers. more
canopy info , and
even more info and more.
Mountain Biking Ascending and descending
through the windy trails of mountainside tropical rainforest to
emerge into a river valley teaming with wildlife...monkeys, macaws,
piranhas and the like...carrying the bikes through a light river
current to continue the journey on the rugged trail to make it back
to base with hearty appetite ready to satiate. more
biking info
Horseback Riding
Just minutes away from San Jose, enjoy a memorable experience on
this unique horseback riding expedition in San Jerónimo Mountains,
adjacent to Braulio Carillo Rain Forest National Park. Ride over
mountain trails to observe the magnificent scenery, on one side
the Central Valley, and the other, impressive views of the cloud
forest and volcanoes.
Paragliding
Have you ever dreamt of flying like a bird or to explore in the
clouds? Check it out, you only live once.
Bungee Jumping
Unless you've
got heart condition, or some serious problems with your back and
neck, you should be able to bungee jump with no fear of injury.
Jumps should always be supervised by a trained jump master, and
all equipment must be up to international standards. In Costa Rica,
jumps are done from the "viejo puente sobre el Rio Colorado,"
an old bridge that spans a 300 footdeep gorge located about half
an hour west of San Jose. Jumps are usually done Saturday and Sunday
mornings, but they can be arranged at other times for small groups.
Other Attractions
National
Theater
Plaza
de la cultura
Central
Park
Jade
Museum
National
Park
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