I happened to be in So Cal for a weekend, so I made the effort to drive down to Tijuana. I'd always avoided trips to TJ because: crime/safety considerations, stories of too many fat chicas, high pressure/high volume girls, 25 minute time limits, and hassle factor at the border. I knew there must be some chicas worth visiting there because of the sheer quantity of posts on clubhombre. I was a little intimidated by the fact that all the guys seem to know all the girls.

Took the plunge and arrived at the border at about midnight. I parked the car on an attended lot for $9 for 8 hours. I then walked across the street and through the overpass into Mexico. There were a bunch of gangbangers and couple of college girls passing through at the same time, but everyone seemed in a happy mood. I actually saw the same folks when I left at 6AM.

No passport control or check ... just walk through the gate. There is a line of taxi drivers. I said $7 to Adelitas and the driver said ok. A few minutes later we were pulling up. There was a crowd outside both Adelitas and the Chicago Club, so I started by going into Las Chavelas. I guess this was a good move as this bar sort of met my expectations ... older hookers and fat chicas as far as the eye can see. Mexican cantina music playing and a dance floor full of mexicans. I got a Sol (no Corona and no Negro Modelo) and started a circuit. I sat at a table in the back and watched some of the locals pick up some ugly chicas to go dance. At the end of the dance, I saw them give the girls a small payment, but not sure how much. There were a few prettier girls around, but they were all sitting with someone. I bailed!

I decided to go wade through the crowd in front of AB. It turned out that the bulk of the crowd were guys just watching the entrance of AB and the short time hotel next door. I'd been warned during a chat about this variation on the walk of shame ... I guess I'd call it the walk of critics based on the conversations I overheard.

There were guys out front of AB selling Tecate and Diet 7up. I bought a soda and walked in. Now this place was packed! There were plenty of unattached girls around, but there were about 3 times as many guys. There was some talent around, but most were older. I wandered around and watched the strip show for a few minutes.

Then I turned around and ran into Sakebomb, my compatriot from Argentina. We talked a bit and I heard a little more from his extended trip and told him a bit about my trip to Moscow. Sakebomb introduced me to some of his friends including Putajunkie.

Sakebomb said that I would like the girls at CC beter as they are thinner (and he was right). Some of the crew migrated over and we hooked up with OutOfTowner as we walked into CC. As we entered, I hear Shakira playing on the sound system and the girls dancing are going crazy.

We get a seat and watch the talent strutting around. I get to meet Evil Amy and her twin. It is really funny see just how many of the guys know the girls. We watched Evil Amy go up and down to the room 3 times in about 45 minutes (once in just 7 minutes).

Sakebomb was working the waiters to try to locate some new talent. He was pointed to a girl in a red dress that eventually came and sat with us. It was her first night. We watched the show and had a good time talking. Said goodnight to the guys and left.

Putajunkie was going to help me find a room for the night at Hotel Leyva, but they were sold out. Putajunkie then took me on the grand tour of TJ for the whole experience. We stopped back at AB for a while, but everyone else was gone. When then stopped for a taco at El Primero next to CC - not bad.

Then it was off to street girl alley. Walked down the middle of the road for the first part, and then down one of the sidewalks to get the full treatment of girls tugging at our jackets. Next we went into Miami and Hongkong. The two bars are connected and we quickly moved into the strip club. We got a beer and watched a few of the dancers. There was a lot of contact when they were collecting tips. There was some potential talent, but I guess these bars get a lot of the girls who can't get into AB or CC. Anyway, off to the next place.

We stopped in the Manhattan Club, but it was now 3:30AM, so just had a beer. It was too late I think and the talent had evaporated. From there we went to some place called Pollo. The music there was the all Metalica hour and we watched a number of them dance. I'd want to make sure to check ids here, but I saw at least one girl that would be worth doing. Unfortunately, she was stuck with some local schmuck, so we just had to exchange longing glances.

Next it was past the kinkle bar - didn't go in but got the warning. We stopped at a stand to eat a fresh oyster with lemon and hotsauce. Not bad ... just not sure if I'd want to eat too many.

After that it was back to CC, but the action was dead. I left Putajunkie at CC and went back to AB. We agreed to meet in a few minutes. At AB, I decided that it was now approaching 4:30AM so it was time to make a pick. I walked around and finally spotted a petite brunette with b/c sized tits and a nice ass. Her name was Mariana and she turned out to be from Brazil (Sao Paolo)!

I talked to her about Rio and she said that I was the first gringo she had met that had ever been to Rio. She said a lot of them had no idea even where Brazil was located. Putajunkie showed up and we all had a drink.

Then I said goodbye and took Mariana to the room next door. $11 room and $60 for her ... 25 minutes (man I'm going to have to hurry). We get the room and she undresses me and then herself. She looks pretty good except for a scar on one breast (which are silicon). I get a short covered bj and then she hops on for the ride. We switch to missionary and then doggie. She is calling for me to finish, but I'm not in any hurry (oops 25 minute limit). I have her get back on top and let her do all the work. I finally pop and she comments mucho leche!

We start getting cleaned up and there is a knock at the door. One towel for two people ... but at least the shower is warm. I head back out and she is heading home.

At about 5:45AM, I catch a blue/white cab opposite side of street from CC and for $7 get dropped off at the walking entrance to the border. A short walk back and I am in line waiting for my turn to show id. Then the line holds for someone for about 15 minutes and people are switching lines. I need to piss, but the lines aren't moving. People are changing lines but I hold tight. Finally moving again and I pass right through. The border guard asks me if I am bringing anything into the US ... I say no and he says go ahead. I see a sign for a restroom and head right over. The urinal is a trough urinal and it is totally full (i mean all the way to the brim ... disgusting!)

Straight through and I am out into the US. I walk past McDonalds and head into Jack-in-the-Box. I order and while I am getting my soda, I notice a copy struggling with a young dude just outside. They fight and the dude breaks away after slugging the cop in the face. The cop calls on his radio and the dude takes off, stopping to shout periodically at the cop. 45 seconds later there are 6 cop cars who surround the dude on the overpass. Not the brightest move I've ever seen. The lady standing next to me keeps repeating that that boy is going to die.

I get back in my car and get the hell away from the border. The only violence I saw was on the US side, though Putajunkie was a great help in negotiating some of the tougher areas of the zona.

I had a good time, but it was much more fun once I hooked up with some more hombres. It was good to see Sakebomb again too.

I had originally planned to find a hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon hanging around AB and maybe finding a massage, but I'd really had enough. I'd go back to zona, but I wouldn't make a special trip as a destination. There are lots of girls, but only a few that I would consider doing.

Uwphoto. I think you like BA better.

At Chavelas and similar bars the girls "dance" for a $1USD a song ( a bargain compared to the $27/hr + tips hostess bars in L.A.)

Uwphoto in TJ!!! Your reaction is about what I expected, though it is a shame that you didn't get a better performer, or have a better time. All your amigos should've introduced you to one of the "stars." That would've improved things somewhat.

Well, I still have my favoritas in TJ, and TJ is about 20 minutes away from San Diego, which is very convenient. But once I explore one of the more popular destinations (such as Brazil, or BA), I'll begin to dislike TJ, I'm sure.

Gotta get some sleep...

Well, I have to admit that I went into TJ with a bias and low expectations. TJ exceeded those, but isn't close to any of the other locations I have been. The closest one to having the same feel is Costa Rica.

Mi amigos did point out some performers (both good and bad), but I was not ready to make a pick until the end of the night. I usually make my own selections anyway. Mariana was pretty enough and did ok, just wasn't outstanding. I really didn't like the short-time hotel experience in TJ much more than the girls performance.

I titled this report impressions of TJ because I did not give TJ a fair shake. 6 hours on a busy Saturday night is not enough to get any more than a feel about the locale. I'm sure that if I were local to TJ, I would spend a lot of time there. TJ definitely has potential but the guy to girl ratios at least on a Saturday night were high. I'm guessing that afternoons in the zona have a totally different feel.

I'd give TJ a few more visits and will come back the next time I am in the area. Next time I will get a hotel in the zona and shoot for a TLN experience instead of ST. I met some folks that travelled cross country to visit the zona ... my advice is if you are going to take a vacation, go to Rio or Buenos Aires (especially if your spanish is good) where you can get much more for your money.

uwphoto...speaking as one who has traveled cross-country to visit TJ, I would agree that Saturday nights are not optimal for exploring TJ, certainly not in the venues you sampled. AB in particular is a zoo on Saturdays.

You are correct... you do get better male-female ratios at AB during the afternoons. If a Wednesday or Thursday night is feasible for your next SoCal jaunt, that might be a better choice.

Despite my own TJ bias (LOL) I'll allow that your last statement about Rio and BA is surely accurate.

Uwphoto, great report. I echo your impressions of TJ. But is it correct to assume that Costa Rica is not a high priority anymore for you? I sense some disenchantment from you and other hombres re: CR.

Anyway, I'm dying to get out to RIO, and BA. Keep up the great reports.

You kinda have to lower your expectations if you have experience in other places then come to TJ. Star TJ performance is like standard performance elsewhere, at least it has been when I've been to Cambodia, Costa Rica, Thailand, and the Philippines.

The concept of seeking out a "star" must seem kind of foreign to people not used to TJ. The level of detail and ratings on TJ girls here don't exist on other sites which have strengths in other areas. The standard performance in other countries is usually pretty good, so there isn't as much concern about 20 minute knocks and money wasted.

Merlin, I had a blast in CR, but I can't imagine wanting to go back anytime soon because of the sheer quantity of girls available elsewhere. I have not been to South America yet, but take Thailand for example. The volume of girls in Nana Plaza alone is probably much more than all the bars and massage parlors in San Jose put together.

Uwphoto, it was really good seeing you again unexpectedly. I apologize for not spending time introduce you to all the actions. I was at the bars drinking for almost 6hrs before you showed up but I couldn't bring myself to screw any of the girls there. Very unlikely. I was physically there, but my heart and soul were still in BA. Costa Rica, Bangkok, Phuket, Santa Magarita Island, and Sai Gon didn't effect me that much, but BA sure did. I missed everything from BA, even the little begging kids on Junin. I have been receiving phone calls and emails from my ladies on a daily basis. I'm really torn and just wanna get the heck out of here.

That girl in the red dress at the Chicago Club was Victoria. She reminded me of one of the girl who I met in BA. I had a great time with her and I apologize for splitting up early. We went to eat and back to her hotel. Sidenote: I saw La Perlita at El Vuelo restaurant at 4AM and she went over to give me a juicy kiss. I thought about asking her to come with us, but it wasn't my hotel and I wasn't sure if Victoria would like that idea or not. It was hard to bring up or discuss that subject in a normal restaurant than in a pickup bar.

Anyway, I'm glad you got hooked up with Mariana and had a great time with her. My lady, Victoria had a tight ass bod with fake tits and a firm ass. She was first class part-time hooker all the way. As the matter of fact, I wasn't even sure if she was hooking or just some housewife looking for a great time with a stranger. She paid the six drinks barfine at CC with her own dough. She wanted to pay for her share of the nightcap. All she asked from me was to pay for her hotel for that night which is about $85USD. She had two garment bags full of summer and evening dresses, slacks, and business suits. The morning after, she drove me around in a brand new Eddie Bauer Explorer which is filled with 2 brief cases and tons of files. She does work for a Mexican company with subsidaries in the US side. I had a great time with her but couldn't figure her out. Well, I guess I'll just leave it at that or dig it out from emailing her.

I'm sure Tijuana is a shithole comparing to all the places we have been to. But it has its gig and it fits the little need. There are quite a few of pretty women there who I don't think you saw them yet. Saturday night is always the worst night to monger in teejay, more guys for the same amount of women. Thurs and Fri seem to be more reasonable so make it so on your next visit and don't forget to give me a heads up. Happy mongering!!!

UWP:
It was a pleasure escorting you around! I wish we had done a Thursday or Friday, and had gotten started earlier. You realize we didn't start barhopping til about 2:30am. To all who have not met this guy, try and do so. A true monger and gentleman with worldwide experience. SB: glad to hear your lady turned out to be a quality experience.
TJ is TJ, and for a lot of us, as good as it gets. Those of us who have traveled and come back, bitch and moan about it, about how good it is in other ports of call. But in the end we come back to the dirty streets, seedy bars,theiving waiters, and to the buddies we can't wait to brag to.

It was great seeing you again Sakebomb ... I agree, everything is now compared to Buenos Aires. My trip to BA was just not long enough. I'm envious of your month. I just know that I will return to BA. Until then, places like TJ can provide some amusement. I can see how locals would really find it hard to ignore, but it does pale in comparison to beautiful cities like Buenos Aires that are full of available, beautiful girls, and gorgeous streetside cafes.

Putajunkie ... thanks again for the escort. Yes, we will try it again on a different day and earlier, but mission accomplished ... I got enough of the flavor of the zona to at least have a point of comparison. Some day we will do it again.

I have to say the best thing about my TJ experience was hanging out with the hombres, not the chicas!

uwphoto, to understand the difference between AB/CC and other countries you need to check out the difference in the setup. I mean, is there a busier whorehouse in the western hemisphere than AB on a weekend? Let's not forget that TJ is next door to American dollars so these chicas are spoiled compared to their South American counterparts. AB is set up for fast food sex with half hour sessions the norm. Simply walk up to a chica, maybe have one drink then arriba.

Compare that with your experience in BA or Rio. How far would $60 plus the room fee of $11 get you in Rio? Probably more than a half hour I bet. So what you have in AB/CC is fast food at gourmet prices. Rio sounds like steak for the price of a Big Mac!

For session quality, anything can go on in AB. But YMMV. Damn, I hear about Brazilian terma beauties making out for a half hour BEFORE going to the room. I would think making out with most dudes would be unusual for most AB chicas at anytime and forget the really nasty stuff like anal. Who can blame the AB chicas when they're doing 10-20 dudes on a busy night. How often do HELP garotas go to the room per night? Once?

The Zona is still a blast but understand the difference before taking the plunge. Oh, and check out the ficha bars down the street. You can drink and dance with chicas then take em up. Lots of fun and it can be pretty wild. It's also a much more Mexican experience. Tropical and Las Chavelas have some Mexican cuties that aren't high volume.

The Dog