Important question from a newbie

Kaizen_usa · **Joined:** Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:47 pm **Posts:** 9

Gents, first of i like to say i love to travel and see different cultures with different people,, therefore i travel a lot as much as i can, i've been in phillipines thailand hong kong and japan. I MUST SAY it was hell of an experience for me.

I Live in usa/florida but i was born in istanbul.. i just came back from angeles city and it was really fun. only thing i hate about asian trips are the long ass hours i sat in plane ,,, Somehow today i found this forum and decided to become a member..

I hear a lot about costa rica some says i love it some says it is way too expensive... so i prepared good questions and i would like experts to help us (newbies) out about it...

Here are my questions.
1.What hotels are ideal for newbies close to action
2.What are cost for girls,(if so is it like phillipines? such as you can barfine a girl and can keep her till the next day and just tip her at the end)
3.What are the cost for drinks
4.Will i be alone in costa rica or are there many monger like me?
5.How much should we tip?
6.What are the most scams we should avoid
7.WHAT IS THE DRILL? how it works regards to meeting a girl.?
8.What is the current exchange dollar versus costa rican money?
9.WHAT ARE DO'S and DON'TS.

these are the questions i wonder i would reall be happy if i get some answers to it..

Witling · **Joined:** Sun Oct 12, 2003 4:50 pm **Posts:** 3822

kaizen_usa wrote:

9.WHAT ARE DO'S and DON'TS.

DO read everything in the Newbie section.
DON'T ask the same questions that are easily answered by reading the Newbie section.

Start here:
https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3031
https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16357

Welcome to CRT.

Mike321 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:58 am

You somehow found this forum and instead of reading/studying it decided to ask questions.All your answers(if your on the level can be found by READING). So READ READ READ you state that you have mongered in other countries but haven't the slightest clue on how CR works. I call BULL SHIT on this one. GFY!

Berk2302 · **Joined:** Sat Aug 28, 2004 6:55 am **Posts:** 2171

Mike321 wrote:

You somehow found this forum and instead of reading/studying it decided to ask questions.All your answers(if your on the level can be found by READING). So READ READ READ you state that you have mongered in other countries but haven't the slightest clue on how CR works. I call BULL SHIT on this one. GFY!

Where is the bull shit? Every question the guy asked is only applicable to CR and how things work.

THIS IS THE NEWBIE SECTION. Is it possible that the regulars who have little to no patience with a new guy AVOID THIS SECTION COMPLETELY?

Here is where you start for the info you are looking for "KAIZEN"...
http://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16357&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Berk....

Orange · **Joined:** Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:20 pm **Posts:** 12644

Kaizen,
Welcome to the board. Ignore the previous posts, those guys haven't gotten laid in a while. :lol:

Most of the answers can be found in this post I created, which has already been cited twice already, but here it is again: https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16357

To give you some other info that may not be in there.

-There are really no barfines in CR (different than Asia). There are, but you don't want them.
-The Hotel Del Rey is the main place to pick up girls. It's a hotel/bar/casino where only working girls hang out for the sole purpose of making money. They are all independents, so you don't bar-fine them, you negotiate a price (that's your cost) with them and off you go. Simple. (Tip: negotiate everything you want, if it's important to you (bbbj, kissing, etc))
-There are many massage parlors (brothels) and also full service strip clubs available to meet girls in. Those are fixed-price places.
-There are plenty of like-minded guys in CR. The DR is filled with them. Most are ok, but there some real assholes also.
-Tipping is your choice but don't overtip. Some guys like to impress girls by throwing money around, you're not impressing anybody by doing that, you just look foolish.
-The price per hour in CR for independents (DR/SL) is $40-100/hr, negotiable with most girls. Some are stuck at $100 or more per hour.

Read the above thread and the other sticky's in the NEWBIE section and then come back here and post any specific questions or send me a PM and I'll do my best to help you.

Kaizen_usa · **Joined:** Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:47 pm **Posts:** 9

well i'm not a cheap person when it's comes to a quality,but 100$ for an hour of a bang?hmm isn't it too much you think. even a 50 dollars for an hour. i mean costa rica isn't a third world country? but just to hell of it i'm gonna go there for week to see what is it about.

i'm only 27 and when i was in Angeles city (phillipines) i had a blast. so in thailand.. but if you compare that with costa rica i kinda feel it is a rip off no matter what the girl look like, they are sex workers .. And can't stand them to see us as sucker or fool. I wonder if they charge that much is because we are old or fat or what?

So would it matter if you are young and good looking? would it effect the bargain?

anyway here is the link to my video from my last trip that is how i party. do you think i will have the same in costa rica..
THANKS GENTS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAOT7CsGt2g

Santas Bro · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:55 am

Just a suggestion:

Join as a VIP, and take BangBang57's MP tour. There are many very pretty young ladies in the Tico MP's for about $26.00 per hour. You may have to go to a couple, but you can find some hot young women for a very cheap price.

Also ZB had a nice line-up in July. For around $52.00 per hour non-VIP there are some solid performers.

You don't need to pay Gringo prices, unless you frequent Gringo establishments.

Jmacaula · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:35 pm

Wait, is this Kaizen from PIatnight?
If so, welcome to the board bud.

For those in speculation, Kaizen is about as legit as it gets. Has a SUPERB collection of pictures showing the real talent of AC.

Anyways man, if you have any questions feel free to PM me and I will get you going in the right direction.

El Ciego · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:30 pm

Hey Kaisen! Welcome to CRT. Some good answers, but because I have some free time today, I will answer your questions point-by-point.

Kaizen_usa wrote:
Gents, first of i like to say i love to travel and see different cultures with different people,, therefore i travel a lot as much as i can, i've been in phillipines thailand hong kong and japan. I MUST SAY it was hell of an experience for me.

I Live in usa/florida but i was born in istanbul.. i just came back from angeles city and it was really fun. only thing i hate about asian trips are the long ass hours i sat in plane ,,, Somehow today i found this forum and decided to become a member..

I hear a lot about costa rica some says i love it some says it is way too expensive... so i prepared good questions and i would like experts to help us (newbies) out about it...

Here are my questions.
1.What hotels are ideal for newbies close to action

Hotels which permit prostitutes to accompany you to your room range in cost from $28.00/night to over $100.00/night. These include CRT V.I.P. sponsors which offer CRT V.I.P. members great discounts. Here's a partial list of chica-friendly hotels near the heart of the action
Hotel la Amistad (*discount for CRT V.I.P.s)
Sportsmen's Lodge (* good CRT V.I.P. discount, ladies on premises, bar/restaurant, pool table, Golden Tee Live machine, satellite sports, top shelf rooms in new section, but expensive)
Hotel del Rey - No CRT discount, nor is it a sponsor. $10.00 per girl per room visit "guest charge" This is Ground Zero, the "belly of the Beast."
Hotel Castillo (* CRT V.I.P. sponsor, nice bar/restaurant attached to hotel, some reasonably-priced ladies on-site).
Hotel Presidente (*CRT V.I.P. sponsor, American-style amenities. No guest fee, but you are limited to one girl at a time. Severe dress code for the chicas, and no chicas are permitted to work the bar or casino.)
Casa Vino - Bachelor pad apartment. No chica fees, no limits. Steam shower, projection TV, very nice and 1/2 block from Zona Blue).
Hotel Clarion Amon Plaza - Discount arranged through Mr. Nixon Netto in the casino. Tolerant of prostitutes but behave yourself.
Hostel Marueco - A massage parlor by day, a hostal (not like a backpacker hostel) by night. Very inexpensive. (*CRT V.I.P. sponsor)
Hotel Freebird - Excellent value, a hotel oriented toward our hobby. Inexpensive, good location. (*CRT V.I.P. sponsor, great discounts).

2.What are cost for girls,(if so is it like phillipines? such as you can barfine a girl and can keep her till the next day and just tip her at the end)

Service ranges from $12.00/half hour in some local places to $200.00 + for a Penthouse Pet quality girl in one of the ripoff strip clubs. Fortunately, negotiation is effective for any independent girl; Massage Parlors have fixed prices). No bar fine as in Asia.

3.What are the cost for drinks
Drinks range from American prices in places like the del Rey, Key Largo, Sportsmen's...all the way to "it's so cheap I'll be an alcoholic by next Tuesday.

4.Will i be alone in costa rica or are there many monger like me?
Because it's so close to the U.S., there are numerous mongers from all over N. America swarming the Gulch. Stop by either the Sportsmen's Lodge or the Hotel del Rey around 5:30 any afternoon; you'll probably meet numerous CRT guys.

5.How much should we tip?
Restaurants and bars automatically add a 10% service charge to your check, so it isn't necessary to tip. Most local folks round the check up to the nearest 100 CRC and leave a few small coins on the table.

Tipping isn't really customary in C.R. but I always tip the massage girls a little something, usually around 10-20% of the fee. Room maids get a minimum of 500 CRC/day, unless you're a cheapskate. Tip porters, skycaps and taxi drivers $1.00 (500 CRC) per suitcase. Do not overtip, it just makes you look like a fool.

6.What are the most scams we should avoid
Costa Rica is fairly safe in terms of crime. Pickpockets are a problem. Armed robberies are on the rise. Chicas attempting to steal from the mini-bar or overcharge you are fairly common practices. Don't pay in advance (except at massage parlors). Don't wear a lot of gold jewelry or diamond rings. Don't flash your cash. Travel with other guys to the tico joints. Take taxis at night. You should be okay.

7.WHAT IS THE DRILL? how it works regards to meeting a girl.?

At the Hotel del Rey, Key Largo dance club or Sportsmen's Lodge, simply walk up to the girl, smile and try to talk with her. None of the three places I've mentioned are like brothels, where there's a "line-up." Rather, it's like any bar situation anywhere...except the girls are hungry, horny hookers.
The massage parlors are a case of "Find her, Phuck her and forget her...maybe." Just choose one, pay the fee and go.

8.What is the current exchange dollar versus costa rican money?

Generally, there are +/- 500 CRC to the U.S. dollar. Last week, the exchange rate went up to 550 CRC/dollar. Try http://www.onda.com for current exchange rates.

Best places to exchange dollars for colones are casinos, public banks (like the Banco de Costa Rica) or private banks, like Scotia Bank. DO NOT exchange money in the baggage claim area at the airport. Bad exchange rate.

9.WHAT ARE DO'S and DON'TS.

Well, here are a couple generic behavior suggestions:

DO:- Learn as much Spanish as possible. No, it's not an absolute requirement, but you'll have more fun and get better deals if you know a little about the Spanish language and Latin American culture.

DO read and read this forum. There is a lot of information to be gained here.

DO join V.I.P. You'll pay for the card in discounts your first day in Costa Rica. For instance, you'll save 10% off your room rate at several sponsor hotels. You'll get your Zona Blue room rentals (!) for something like $8.00 lower than somebody who isn't a CRT V.I.P. You can save on food, beverages, ATV tours, sport fishing, escort services and more. Plus, you'll have access to the V.I.P. section of this forum, including an excellent printable map of all the hot spots.

DON'T---
* Wear flashy jewelry
* Get too drunk to function
* Go to Pucho's unless you're looking for a gay disco
* Use illegal drugs in C.R.
* Have sex with minors, which as far as we're concerned is anyone under age 18.
* fail to read everything you can here on Costa Rica Ticas.

these are the questions i wonder i would reall be happy if i get some answers to it..

Great! Now you should be very happy.

TheMadGerman · **Joined:** Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:28 pm **Posts:** 705

$100 is the going "asking" rate for independents at the Del Rey. You can typically get a large percentage for cheaper at the right time with the right methods.

Many massage parlors offer decent service for under $50, but your milage will of course vary. I think the real MP stars enjoy being big fish in a small pond. They're typically very busy.

The Del Rey is a bit more expensive because there are many guys there willing to pay it, also the "for an hour" is a lot more loose with the independents. Some will be clock watchers, but many will stay for as long as is comfortable.

Kaizen_usa · **Joined:** Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:47 pm **Posts:** 9

El Ciego wrote:

Hey Kaisen! Welcome to CRT. Some good answers, but because I have some free time today, I will answer your questions point-by-point.

Kaizen_usa wrote:
Gents, first of i like to say i love to travel and see different cultures with different people,, therefore i travel a lot as much as i can, i've been in phillipines thailand hong kong and japan. I MUST SAY it was hell of an experience for me.

I Live in usa/florida but i was born in istanbul.. i just came back from angeles city and it was really fun. only thing i hate about asian trips are the long ass hours i sat in plane ,,, Somehow today i found this forum and decided to become a member..

I hear a lot about costa rica some says i love it some says it is way too expensive... so i prepared good questions and i would like experts to help us (newbies) out about it...

Here are my questions.
1.What hotels are ideal for newbies close to action

Hotels which permit prostitutes to accompany you to your room range in cost from $28.00/night to over $100.00/night. These include CRT V.I.P. sponsors which offer CRT V.I.P. members great discounts. Here's a partial list of chica-friendly hotels near the heart of the action
Hotel la Amistad (*discount for CRT V.I.P.s)
Sportsmen's Lodge (* good CRT V.I.P. discount, ladies on premises, bar/restaurant, pool table, Golden Tee Live machine, satellite sports, top shelf rooms in new section, but expensive)
Hotel del Rey - No CRT discount, nor is it a sponsor. $10.00 per girl per room visit "guest charge" This is Ground Zero, the "belly of the Beast."
Hotel Castillo (* CRT V.I.P. sponsor, nice bar/restaurant attached to hotel, some reasonably-priced ladies on-site).
Hotel Presidente (*CRT V.I.P. sponsor, American-style amenities. No guest fee, but you are limited to one girl at a time. Severe dress code for the chicas, and no chicas are permitted to work the bar or casino.)
Casa Vino - Bachelor pad apartment. No chica fees, no limits. Steam shower, projection TV, very nice and 1/2 block from Zona Blue).
Hotel Clarion Amon Plaza - Discount arranged through Mr. Nixon Netto in the casino. Tolerant of prostitutes but behave yourself.
Hostel Marueco - A massage parlor by day, a hostal (not like a backpacker hostel) by night. Very inexpensive. (*CRT V.I.P. sponsor)
Hotel Freebird - Excellent value, a hotel oriented toward our hobby. Inexpensive, good location. (*CRT V.I.P. sponsor, great discounts).

2.What are cost for girls,(if so is it like phillipines? such as you can barfine a girl and can keep her till the next day and just tip her at the end)

Service ranges from $12.00/half hour in some local places to $200.00 + for a Penthouse Pet quality girl in one of the ripoff strip clubs. Fortunately, negotiation is effective for any independent girl; Massage Parlors have fixed prices). No bar fine as in Asia.

3.What are the cost for drinks
Drinks range from American prices in places like the del Rey, Key Largo, Sportsmen's...all the way to "it's so cheap I'll be an alcoholic by next Tuesday.

4.Will i be alone in costa rica or are there many monger like me?
Because it's so close to the U.S., there are numerous mongers from all over N. America swarming the Gulch. Stop by either the Sportsmen's Lodge or the Hotel del Rey around 5:30 any afternoon; you'll probably meet numerous CRT guys.

5.How much should we tip?
Restaurants and bars automatically add a 10% service charge to your check, so it isn't necessary to tip. Most local folks round the check up to the nearest 100 CRC and leave a few small coins on the table.

Tipping isn't really customary in C.R. but I always tip the massage girls a little something, usually around 10-20% of the fee. Room maids get a minimum of 500 CRC/day, unless you're a cheapskate. Tip porters, skycaps and taxi drivers $1.00 (500 CRC) per suitcase. Do not overtip, it just makes you look like a fool.

6.What are the most scams we should avoid
Costa Rica is fairly safe in terms of crime. Pickpockets are a problem. Armed robberies are on the rise. Chicas attempting to steal from the mini-bar or overcharge you are fairly common practices. Don't pay in advance (except at massage parlors). Don't wear a lot of gold jewelry or diamond rings. Don't flash your cash. Travel with other guys to the tico joints. Take taxis at night. You should be okay.

7.WHAT IS THE DRILL? how it works regards to meeting a girl.?

At the Hotel del Rey, Key Largo dance club or Sportsmen's Lodge, simply walk up to the girl, smile and try to talk with her. None of the three places I've mentioned are like brothels, where there's a "line-up." Rather, it's like any bar situation anywhere...except the girls are hungry, horny hookers.
The massage parlors are a case of "Find her, Phuck her and forget her...maybe." Just choose one, pay the fee and go.

8.What is the current exchange dollar versus costa rican money?

Generally, there are +/- 500 CRC to the U.S. dollar. Last week, the exchange rate went up to 550 CRC/dollar. Try http://www.onda.com for current exchange rates.

Best places to exchange dollars for colones are casinos, public banks (like the Banco de Costa Rica) or private banks, like Scotia Bank. DO NOT exchange money in the baggage claim area at the airport. Bad exchange rate.

9.WHAT ARE DO'S and DON'TS.

Well, here are a couple generic behavior suggestions:

DO:- Learn as much Spanish as possible. No, it's not an absolute requirement, but you'll have more fun and get better deals if you know a little about the Spanish language and Latin American culture.

DO read and read this forum. There is a lot of information to be gained here.

DO join V.I.P. You'll pay for the card in discounts your first day in Costa Rica. For instance, you'll save 10% off your room rate at several sponsor hotels. You'll get your Zona Blue room rentals (!) for something like $8.00 lower than somebody who isn't a CRT V.I.P. You can save on food, beverages, ATV tours, sport fishing, escort services and more. Plus, you'll have access to the V.I.P. section of this forum, including an excellent printable map of all the hot spots.

DON'T---
* Wear flashy jewelry
* Get too drunk to function
* Go to Pucho's unless you're looking for a gay disco
* Use illegal drugs in C.R.
* Have sex with minors, which as far as we're concerned is anyone under age 18.
* fail to read everything you can here on Costa Rica Ticas.

these are the questions i wonder i would reall be happy if i get some answers to it..

Great! Now you should be very happy.

------------WOW! That's what i'm talking about, dude i really appriciate your time and efforts.. i'm thinking to stay in costa rica about 3 to 4 day possibly thursday friday saturday and sunday, then gonna slide to ASIA.

ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

Orange · **Joined:** Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:20 pm **Posts:** 12644

Kaizen_usa wrote:

2.(so is it like phillipines? such as you can barfine a girl and can keep her till the next day and just tip her at the end)

No, in CR it's mostly shorter sessions (30 mins-3 hours), so you don't get to keep them till the next day unless you negotiate that. You can do an all-nighter which will run from the time you meet to the next morning (negotiate exact time). It's called "toda la noche" (or TLN) translates to "the whole night". Most have a baby, so they usually want to leave around 6 or 7 am. A TLN with a good looking girl will run $200-400. It's not give me what you want or just a tip. A lot will ask for taxi money in addition to the agreed upon price. 2,000 colones ($4) is enough for a taxi to just about anywhere.

AND DON'T WALK AROUND THE STREETS AT NIGHT, ALWAYS USE A TAXI, EVEN IF JUST A COUPLE OF BLOCKS.

Mike321 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:30 pm

BERK-is there a question that could not be answered by reading.Then if one did not understand the answers by all means ask. Last i checked non paying members had access to most sections including THE NEWBIE SECTION.

Kaizen_usa · **Joined:** Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:47 pm **Posts:** 9

Wow we are talking about 200-400 for all night_)) i guess some of mongers dig a gold or diamond out that hole while pumping it_ lol.

Jmacaula · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:25 pm

Mike321 wrote:

BERK-is there a question that could not be answered by reading.Then if one did not understand the answers by all means ask. Last i checked non paying members had access to most sections including THE NEWBIE SECTION.

Its a newbie section. If your not interested in helping them out, why are you even looking in it? Last I checked, members have access to various other sections; go there instead.

Basically every question has been asked and answered at one point. If everyone just used the search button we would have hardly anything to post about on here.

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