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Just curious for any insights from my fellow mongers. I’m looking to take some time off and drive to Mexico from the US, Texas side near Harlingen or McAllen.
Looking to spend a weekend hitting some places in Reynosa, Matamoros, or even Monterrey. What do you think? Any good options over others?
Wish I can help in those areas. When I go to Acuña I park my car at a taxi service in del rio and the taxi takes me over. Similar thing for Juárez and elpaso
Great idea on the taxi service...any destination recommendations in Acuna?
is it safe crossing into Jaurez?
If I was there in Monterry. To save 50 or 60% and get more service, I would use this site https://mx.mileroticos.com/escorts/n...eon/monterrey/ this same site also works good on the yucatan and not so bad on the border., I think the prices are 60% less using the website but most of those girls want you to host but not allQuote:
Originally Posted by HoustonDan
All these girls use snap chat, so you got to get the snapchap app and google translate app for your phone.there english will be nonexistant
Most of those girls ought to be licensed legal sex providers where as the Cabby or tour directors not so sure about them (they all will hook you up too) and his advice could get you in trouble, Last one told me had them really young pretty teens; said it like 3 times making faces sure it was a snare, Walk away from him and in to the more expensive brothels Prices were going up,still it was an absolutely going to happen experience. I was short on time. that was what I needed. sat ne in to a room 10 girls sat their asses on me on at a time and I groped squeezed to see who best had what i wanted..that prt you cant get from snap chatting
The thing about Milerotiocos, we got time to negotiate the activities and pay less than half of what that brothel charged. Browse that site long enough totay and you will be booking trip on about am hour
also you pay in pesos do not offer USD
its as bad as its ever been,,I would stay off the border, its a loose loose situation, Get a plain to Cabo or Cancun and do not forget meridia
Don’t forget to take your passport.
I did a trip to Cancun towards the end of April, Caught a cab and stayed at a beach side place down in playa del carmen. If you can fly out of Austin, or Houston you can get a direct flight for cheap, Mine was 220 round trip. The area is still suffering pretty bad with the lack of tourism, but to give you a general Idea. The total amount I spent was
$250 Airfair
$300. Hotel $60.00 per nite for 5 nights
20. Covid test to come back
$100 Transportation (Taxi and buss fair)
$100 Food and Alcohol
$150 for 5 massages (1 for each day)
$200 for 5 massage Tips
$100 for a visitor to come to my room
.. These are just the expenses I kept track of. My total trip ran 1500.00
I would highly suggest walking 5th avenue down there and hitting a few of the massage places, just make sure the girl who is selling the massage is the one performing it. I had once instance where they got me in a room, and the person who walked in to do the massage was a guy. I excused myself from that particular situation. Also remember everything is a negotiation, The sign may say $40.00 or $50 for a hr, but I got most the the massages for $20 to $30. Its also nice because it leaves you a little room to negotiate the tip.
Advice...? Don’t.
Go further south! Colombia and Brazil are the hot locations. Buenos Aires is getting better, if you get cash at the Blue rate. If you take even a few sessions, you will make up the price difference for much better value.
Ive been wanting to go on a similar trip. I just dont have enough intel. Ive also heard some horror stories which has caused me to delay. Anyone frequent the texas side near McAllen?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonDan
I will actually be flying Into San Diego on June 10th and crossing over into TJ for a 5 day play stay in Zona Rio. Ill let y'all know how it goes for sure !
I will also be taking a plane to San Diego and crossing into TJ, but on the 5th and leaving around the 10th.
This channel on youtube gives pretty good intel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFD...vc16zaDXJOwBrA
I am surprised his channel did not get taken down.
I actually just got back about 2 weeks ago for Puerto Vallarta and leave on Thursday for Cancun. I also work in Hidalgo, Laredo, and El Paso which you can literally throw a rock over to the respective Mexico cities. I haven't been to Matamoros in a number of years, but I have always like Reynosa a little more. Its a little more low key and basically the same distance. I haven't been across in Laredo in a number of years, the last time I went was the only time I didn't feel "safe" in Mexico. I would suggest to stay away from there. Jaurez isn't as bad as Laredo, but I would say easier to find trouble than the other 2 I mentioned. Someone mentioned Acuna which is also a good alternative, but also a little smaller.
The taxi suggestion is a great move and I highly recommend. If you are looking to drive through Mexico, I would suggest renting a car in Mexico wherever you decide to cross.
Also as someone mentioned, I would look to go to Cabo or Cancun if you are going for a true vacation. My flight to Cancun on Thursday nonstop from San Antonio RT was $443 and my all inclusive resort was $1,400 for 4 days for 2 people. I am staying at a nice resort and this is for my birthday so theres about 40 of us going, so we are staying at a bigger more expensive resort. There are plenty of options for well under $1,000 for the same amount of time. I'm a big drinker so I always get in trouble when I don't stay somewhere that all inclusive. My own mistakes haha.
Sounds like you want to do a little exploring though, in that case I recommend Cabo. (my personal fav) The city is very laid back and easy to explore. If you decide on this location, make sure you hit The Office one night for dinner. Amazing food and an amazing setting.
Feel free to shoot me a pm if you have anything specific you want to ask.
I also just realized my photo is of a resort I stayed at in Cancun. HA
Excellent advise Bulldog...I crossed in to NL hundreds of weekends for 4-5 years and had just the best time in a compound despite the police shakedowns now and than was patrolled well and the girls had to get STD tests each week to work. No test no work. Border towns are shit holes now, except TJ which I am booking for August in between two EU trips. Cancun/Playa Del Carmen has become really good maybe not as cheap as the border but at 53 money needs be placed secondary to risk and health. Shit holes not worth it to me anymore. Cabo I will research.
I will add to it once I go, maybe keep the info coming...
HoustonDan,
My 2 cents for what its worth. I have homes in San Antonio, Houston and Monterrey.
- avoid border towns at all cost. unless you really want to risk your life, be opened up to extortion, etc... They are all controlled by cartels on both sides, so just avoid.
- Monterrey is heaven. You can fly on Viva Aerobus direct for about $300, hotels in San Pedro are recommended, great shopping, food, great bar scenes, etc...
- A US car may not pass 25 KM beyond Nuevo Laredo on the Mexico side. There is a checkpoint that turns you around, so you won't be able to get to Monterrey driving. You can turn around and go to CITEV in Nuevo Laredo to get a foreign car permit. You must have registration handy, spend about $500 and 3-5 hours....Ive done it and do not suggest it. US Plates make you are a target for bad guys, mostly police, who will pull you over and drive you from ATM to ATM to max out your withdrawls.
- in MTY use Lucesazules.net and Twitter...I have not had good luck with other search engines online but maybe just bad luck. Avoid Alicias Dollhouse. Strip Clubs are amazing. I have a bunch of reviews on Eccie detaiing all the fun to be had and where. I can't seem to get verified her for some reason.
- If you need some names from Twitter I can help, send me a PM.
Really suggest you fly vs drive, be safe and have an amazing couple of days in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Live Aqua, Real Inn/Camino Real, Westin....all located at very nice Mall's with food and bars and meet your 'date' down in the mall and bring her up. Also of note, when booking a room, make it for 2 adults.
Happy hunting!
Pretty safe. Just make sure you’re not flashing money all the time and only carry low domination pesos. I wouldn’t carry anything higher than a 500 peso bill, try to carry 10, 20 or 50 peso bills. And you’re saying crossing into jaurez, so I’m guessing youre coming from El Paso. Going into jaurez is usually a pain, leaving is much easier. Wait times about 30-45mins on average. I had friends been in the line up to an 1.5 in morning weekday rush hour. And your sa