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Hotel El Caucho
excellent news!
thanks for the update.
hopefully this means business as usual for them
How was your stay at El Caucho?
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unfortunately i didn't get south that trip...and missed your pm here until far too late, sorry.
i will be heading south, exclusively i think, on my upcomming trip.
once i get my dates organized i'll pm you to see if you'll also be around.
the website is still down and tele disconnected, wondering if my reservation is still good, would much rather stay at el caucho then candil
There is a Difference...
1. Standards rooms at El Caucho are smaller than the standard rooms at El Candil.
2. Tighter security at El Candil
3. Younger management at El Caucho (both have good management)
4. El Caucho is further from the "nightlife" on Duarte
Nevertheless, when people recommend non-AI hotels in Boca Chica, both (as well as Costalunga) come recommended.
-Helpmann
Yes.
1. Standards rooms at El Caucho are smaller than the standard rooms at El Candil.
2. Tighter security at El Candil
3. Younger management at El Caucho (both have good management)
4. El Caucho is further from the "nightlife" on Duarte
Nevertheless, when people recommend non-AI hotels in Boca Chica, both (as well as Costalunga) come recommended.
-Helpmann
Keep Your Options Open
Costalunga has upgraded their security, so like Candil, everyone coming and going must be "buzzed in" to enter. Before the increase in security at Costalunga, I would have recommended Costalunga (security deters thieves, but it also deters "Dominicanas"); however, I would say they're about the same. El Candil's a block closer to the beach and has bigger rooms. Costalunga has an internet "cafe."
On my first trip to Boca Chica, I stayed in 3 different hotels (Zapata, Candil , Caucho.) Nevertheless, it wasn't until my second trip that I found something that worked for me.
Keep Your Options Open,
Helpmann
Unlike Candil and El Caucho where I have been a guest, I've never stayed at Costalunga (just a visitor.)
Costalunga has upgraded their security, so like Candil, everyone coming and going must be "buzzed in" to enter. Before the increase in security at Costalunga, I would have recommended Costalunga (security deters thieves, but it also deters "Dominicanas"); however, I would say they're about the same. El Candil's a block closer to the beach and has bigger rooms. Costalunga has an internet "cafe."
On my first trip to Boca Chica, I stayed in 3 different hotels (Zapata
, Candil , Caucho.) Nevertheless, it wasn't until my second trip that I found something that worked for me.Keep Your Options Open,
Helpmann
Sad to say but the glory days of El Caucho are no more. Abbey is back in England and Don went back to Miami. El Caucho is still open and things look the same but without the old mananagement I doubt it could be the same.
Wow, when did this happen? I saw Francesco November 11-15 and that is when I received the bad news. Is Don back also?
I read recently, in a post from Abbey elsewhere on the net, that he will be back at el Caucho in January, so I assume he's not there right now.
Having been in Boca Chica in November and talking with one of Abbey's best friend he is NOT at El Caucho now. I don't know how the rumors spread.
It is about a ten minute walk to Route 66 Bar. The western end of Playa Boca Chica is a two minute walk. At night you need a moto to go back and forth to the strip.
I don't know about the current management, but If and when Abbey and Don return El Caucho is one of the best "guest friendly" hotels to stay at in Boca Chica.
i just came back on monday.i stayed at caucho for a few days.the rooms are good a/c worked dam good.i had to turn it off for awhile cause it was so cold.the staff was great.anything i needed whatever time it was was provided.i found this place thru francesco.wow..great guy!!!gave me the low down on everything.offered to pick me up from my hotel.he has a phone & internet shop by the beach.whatever i need he helped me obtain it.i have to say the guy is 1 in a million.if you dont know much and need help around the area i have to suggested to contact him.he is not lookin to rip ya off or needs a hand out.the guy is 100% genuine just trying to make your stay the best.
thanks francesco,
zach
thanks francesco,
zach
Francesco is one of a kind, a great guy.
One question, are Abbey and Don back at El Caucho?