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I'm planning to book La Amistad. Close to SL, of course, I will go to SL first thing. But second/third thing - you may go to a club/disco - this is where I suppose the problem might arise?

Gentlemen, I started receiving inadequate pm's; please, everyone, I am NOT secretly looking for any "und***ge stuff"; on the opposite, I am looking how to make sure that I avoid it.

Pls excuse my ignorance, I have never been there before and I thought this forum is a right place to ask for an advise; and, in turn, I will contribute as well when I can do so in future.

Thanks

christ almighty did people really pm him on where to find und***ge? do us all a favor and out those sick fuckers allex. WTF

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im way deep into nothing special
riding the crest of a wave breaking just west of hollywood

Cannot tell 100%, it said sort, "if you are looking, it's hard to find," should only be private establishment, etc.

The point is I am not looking for that, I am looking to make sure I avoid that. All went wrong I suppose.

I'm not sure about clubs and such, having not visited them on my trip. But La Amistad isn't going to be fooled by bad ID or any other things someone tries. There is no reason for the businesses to stoop to that level: the business is good without it.
As a visitor you will not see any type of sex trafficing. You would really have to be seriously hunting for it, and have to take extraordinary chances, probably getting busted in the process.
So relax, you are safe in Costa Rica.

[edit] I am retracting the "You Are Safe in Costa Rica" statement! I was called out as a newbie, and rightly so. I do, however stick to my "Relax" advice. [/edit]

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

BashfulDwarf -

WTF?? With all due respect... Are you phucking serious with your "Pearls Of Wisdom" here??

I don't post much anymore, but after reading your comments I HAD to respond to this one!

- You don't think there are underaqe chicas working in the bars? Or the M.P.'s? Or in the hotels?
- You don't think they use their sister's I.D. or their cousin's I.D. so they can turn an occasional trick or two??
- Maybe no business would stoop to that level "intentionally", but you think this couldn't happen "accidentally"?
- And you think the front desk staff at ANY hotel couldn't be fooled by a phoney I.D. when the monger brings her back to his room at 4 or 5 a.m. ??
- Even if this happens by accident, YOU are the one who will be sitting in a cell in Central America!
- You don't think underaqe prostitution is a problem in CR?
- You don't think there are older chica's (or their boyfriends) that would "set you up" with an underaqe chica, just so they could extort money from you while threatening to call the police if you refused to comply?
- You don't think you could be fooled by a 17 year old who looks, acts, talks and phucks like a pro?

You every wonder why there are so many posters and signs all over the place at the Juan Santa Maria Airport, regarding underaqe prostitution in CR??

"Relax, you're safe in Costa Rica"?? This is your advice to Allexx??? Gimme a phucking break!

I'm sorry BashfulDwarf, but you really need to spend more than a few hours in Costa Rica before giving out this type of advice.

Allexx, like many of the vets on this board - I've been to CR more than a few dozen times over the past 12 years, and I know a little bit about what I've written here. I am also a business owner in CR.
Bottom line - there ARE underaqe chicas out there, who look up to their sisters and their cousins and admire them. They see how much money they can make in a short period of time by simply making a gringo bust a nut.

Allexx - I'm sure some of the other vets will chime in here, but for chrissakes - BE CAREFUL! Don't let your guard down, and don't (as BashfulDwarf says) "Relax, you're in Costa Rica". Always do whatever you can, to ensure the chica is "of age", and if you have any doubt WHATSOEVER, walk away... immediately.

There are a lot of honest, hard working chica's in CR, just trying to make ends meet, and doing what they need to do, so they can take care of their Ch*ldren and/or their families. But have no illusions - there are also plenty of bad people in CR who won't think twice about separating you from your money with the least amount of effort possible! And don't ever think that the locals aren't aware of the laws!

Enjoy your trip, but be careful who you take advice from!

Pura Vida,
Mucho Gusto

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

MG keeping it real

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im way deep into nothing special
riding the crest of a wave breaking just west of hollywood

Thanks MG. Realistic summary.

Good luck allexx. I'm by no means trying to scare you. Chances are that you'll have a great time, without any unfortunate circumstances. But just like any destination, foreign or domestic, CR ain't no Disneyland. And shit can go bad in a hurry. I was simply trying to open your eyes to potential problems in the hopes it may keep you out of harm's way. Just use common sense and a little street smarts, as you would do anywhere. But make no mistakes - when you're in CR, you are a gringo on foreign soil, and NEVER forget that.

Have fun,
MG

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I stand fully corrected!

Do not trust any of the hotels to properly look at identity of the girls, and do not trust the identity if you ask to see it. There is absolutely no way that you can be sure the girl you are pulling is safe.

As I stated, I have no experience in the clubs. According to MG, do not trust the MPs to verify the age of workers, and definitely do not trust any independents.

Now, that's not how I took my one little trip. I assumed that the bonafide businesses I was patronizing would safeguard their own livelihood by verifying the age of their workers, or the age of anyone entering their establishments. In fact, I saw my hotel do just that. They made a scan copy of it as well.

I've seen SL card em at the door. I am assuming they are verifying age, and making sure the card matches the person carrying it. Since there is no way for me to assure the safety of anyone I meet, I either rely on these businesses to provide some measure of protection, or I just don't come to CR at all.

MG, you're advice to 'be careful' is pointless. Just how are we to do so? If you have some solid safety tips to be sure the girls are safe, then impart it.

Again, from my insignificant short trip to CR, I never saw a working girl that looked unsafe. Only 1 did I even wonder based upon her level of inexperience in company.

I never felt in danger of hooking up with an unsafe girl. I felt the safeguards in place were sufficient. So I was able to relax and enjoy my trip. Clearly I stuck to places I had been introduced to, and I did not wander into dark doorways looking for trouble.

So, that being said, my worthless advice is to trust the businesses to want to stay in business, and don't go looking for trouble. Or, better yet, stay safe and stay in the US.

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Your missing the point bashful,

Yes all the establishments do a great job of trying to make sure all the girls are of age. But trust members who have been down there a lot that girls do slip by. Ie using a sisters or other family members Id. It happens all the time and if your caught with her then you are the one in trouble.

The main point everyone is making here bashful who have years of experience over your 1 trip is.

IF IT DON'T SMELL OR LOOK RIGHT WALK AWAY..... Bottom line

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You do costa rica your way and I'll do it my way

Bashful ... How many times exactly have you been to CR ??

You think you have enough experience to give us pertinent advise on the scene and the hotels and what they do or do not do to stay in business???. From your posts, its fairly obvious to all that you DON'T.

You have LOT to learn, maybe you should do some serious reading here before you start posting ADVISE !!
Most of what you have said recently does not come close to being accurate...


Mucho Gusto a big +1

I'm just waiting for the advise on how to chat it up with the chicas, negotiation techniques etc...


'chacho por fa...


Cujo

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"Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battle plan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience"...

I got that, but telling a newbie to trust his common sense and street smarts is to suggest that he is experienced enough to detect the wrong look or smell. This is the worst advice that can be given.

Alex's question was specific to how he can stay safe. He clearly doesn't trust his own senses in a foreign country, and that shows him to be intelligent. There is no guaranteed way to stay safe here. Alex is asking what beyond his own common sense can he trust.

If the proper answer is nothing, then it would be foolhardy to come. Personally, I trust the businesses to do a better job than my common sense can do. I'd be easy to fool, so trusting to my common sense alone isn't enough.

Alex needs better advice than to trust his own judgement. That was the point to my response.

I have only been there once. My question to the veterans here is, do you feel you are safe from this particular mistake? If so, what is it that provides you that feeling? I'm going to assume its your vast experience. Well, Alex and I don't have that. So, what are we supposed to rely on?

The issue is you guys have gotten so distant from the newbie point of view that you state things that we cannot use. When MG says to trust your common sense, what he really means is to trust HIS common sense. And I would trust his, if only I could get at it.

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

Alexx,
I don't know if you have already but you should dfeinitely read my newbie thread. It has some security tips to keep you safe.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=16357

On the subject at hand... the best advice anybody that knows the situation is that if there's any doubt about age (or gender), pass. Just kidding about gender, there are no trannies in the bars/clubs. The older chicas (25-30) are usually better anyway IMO.

I agree with MG that it's not too difficult to fool the security/reception at ANY hotel. No hotel is exempt from accidentally letting in a minor. Accidentally also includes occasions when it's not so accidental, but more like "it's 4am, I'm half asleep, and I can't even see straight, what's the DOB on this cedula? Oh Phuck it. Go ahead". Guess who's at fault if shit happens --> the gringo. I would check her cedula myself if a chica looked young. Check to make sure the pic is her and the DOB is good