Just as an addendum to my recent series of trip reports, wanted to offer my two cents on the above topic. Let's say (heaven forbid) that you were limited to only five venues in Costa Rica - which ones are the absolute must-do's? Criteria are availabilty of top-level girls, value for money, uniqueness, and variety of experience (best mix of hooker bars, strip clubs, massage parlors). Okay, here goes...
1. Blue Marlin. Obviously a no-brainer. It would be quite possible to spend your whole time here and never get bored. Nothing quite like it anywhere.
2. Beatle Bar (Jaco). Definitely worth the trip to the beach - the girls compare very favorably to the BM; it's also looser and more laid back.
3. Club Kamur. Everything a strip club should be - hot action, fun girls, great layout, and they don't rob you on the drinks.
4. Bar Idem. The class of the massage parlors. Great selection of girls offering top-flight services.
5. Oasis. At 10,000 colones/hour, fantastic value for the money, nice selection of girls, great service.
Among the other contenders, I have to say I was a little disappointed with Zona Blue, New Fantasy, Scarletts, Lipsticks, and Key Largo for various reasons, but your mileage may vary. Comments are welcome...
1. Blue Marlin. Obviously a no-brainer. It would be quite possible to spend your whole time here and never get bored. Nothing quite like it anywhere.
2. Beatle Bar (Jaco). Definitely worth the trip to the beach - the girls compare very favorably to the BM; it's also looser and more laid back.
3. Club Kamur. Everything a strip club should be - hot action, fun girls, great layout, and they don't rob you on the drinks.
4. Bar Idem. The class of the massage parlors. Great selection of girls offering top-flight services.
5. Oasis. At 10,000 colones/hour, fantastic value for the money, nice selection of girls, great service.
Among the other contenders, I have to say I was a little disappointed with Zona Blue, New Fantasy, Scarletts, Lipsticks, and Key Largo for various reasons, but your mileage may vary. Comments are welcome...