Prostitution is not illegal. A one on one interaction between a John and a Hooker is allowed.
Having a brothel that promotes prostitution is illegal and so is pimping. Does that help to explain why such businesses are frequently shut down? Not a good business model since they can be "shown" to be against the law of promotion of prostitution.
No doubt that they were illegal, but they were overlooked for decades. It was just a typical knee-jerk reaction to pacify all the do-gooders and show that they were doing something. Meanwhile, Sosua and Boca Chica are no different than they ever were, in fact, worse.
We go to Boca Chica a lot. No/minimal issue during the day. No knowledge of what happens at night.
I have never met a Dominican that has that opinion. You certainly have met people that are not the norm for Dominicans.
Big, it is not just the "gringos" who want the stigma of Sosua (and Boca Chica) to be cleaned up, far more importantly it is the DR Government that finds sex tourism to be undesirable. I have been following this for 16 years. The government may never find a way to do this with history as my guide.
These places were never the problem. It's not where a typical family tourist is going to be strolling by. The problem always has been all the chicas in the streets of places like Sosua and Boca Chica that were giving the DR a black eye.
That place looks no different than many of the strip clubs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or any other city.
Since the name is in English I have had a dozen folks, over the years, while sitting in San Jorge Pizza ask me how to translate " Lust After Work." . I assume that most just want my comment on it. It is a modern building across the street from the pizza joint.
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I did not do an official poll, however I believe the DR govt is indifferent on the matter and only make public displays here and there to appease small groups. The island is covered with cabana's and they are for one thing only. The town of Sosua for all intents and purposes is mostly cabana's.
I did not do an official poll, however I believe the DR govt is indifferent on the matter and only make public displays here and there to appease small groups. The island is covered with cabana's and they are for one thing only. The town of Sosua for all intents and purposes is mostly cabana's.
We go to Boca Chica a lot. No/minimal issue during the day. No knowledge of what happens at night.
Although I am not much the fan of Boca Chica, I have to concur with your statement. To hear some tell the tale, the place is deader than a cemetery. This is obviously not the case. What is missing is the hordes of perverts, or the so called monger community that afflicted it for so long. Good riddance. The place is actually tolerable now, to a degree.
What did Boca Chica do to get rid of the mongers? Use RidX?
I believe you just provided the answer contrary to your own thought process, and intended direction.
Indeed, for all intents and purposes, Sosua is viewed by some as one giant cabaña, and this is exactly what higher ups within government desire to cleanse. This viewed perception.
Although I am not much the fan of Boca Chica, I have to concur with your statement. To hear some tell the tale, the place is deader than a cemetery. This is obviously not the case. What is missing is the hordes of perverts, or the so called monger community that afflicted it for so long. Good riddance. The place is actually tolerable now, to a degree.
Nope, If the government wanted it closed they could do it in 6 weeks. The airport would be hit too hard form the cancelled flights from no more single men. Restaurants, hotels, taxis etc would fold. The few and far between families cannot prop up Sosua's economy. Of course the politicians are going to say they don't like it publicly, but actions speak volumes and nothing has been or will be done for a decade. Case in point, that gentleman Cassiti is back in town. P.S prostitution is not illegal nor is being a jon
I believe you referenced jons "perverts" why the anger? What does that say about the woman? Is everyone who uses a cabana a pervert? I am guessing you are not involved in business here.
If you actually believe cabanas are only used for prostitution, you are woefully unfamiliar with Dominican culture.The island is covered with cabana's and they are for one thing only.
What % of the Sosua economy do you think is from mongers?Nope, If the government wanted it closed they could do it in 6 weeks. The airport would be hit too hard form the cancelled flights from no more single men. Restaurants, hotels, taxis etc would fold. The few and far between families cannot prop up Sosua's economy. Of course the politicians are going to say they don't like it publicly, but actions speak volumes and nothing has been or will be done for a decade. Case in point, that gentleman Cassiti is back in town. P.S prostitution is not illegal nor is being a jon
We use cabanas regularly instead of hotels when we travel, especially to StoDgo. No lobby for check in. Car parked in a secure garage and we don't have to take everything out of it. Big room, clean, a/c pumping on high. US$17 a night. We even have what we call our Cabana Bag with sheets, pillows, blanket, towels, toiletries, complete coffee maker and service, and multi-port charger. We can go on a moment's notice, throw the duffel in the car and scoot...It is foolish to say that all persons who utilize cabañas are perverts, just the same as those who utilize Motel 6's, Days Inn Expresses, and Red Roof Inns are not either. I know of many people who use these places for quick rest overs and/or showers while in transit. They are very affordable options. You should be keen to the fact that many couples utilize the services of the cabañas for yes, private time amongst consenting adults, but not all these interludes are pay for play.
We use cabanas regularly instead of hotels when we travel, especially to StoDgo. No lobby for check in. Car parked in a secure garage and we don't have to take everything out of it. Big room, clean, a/c pumping on high. US$17 a night. We even have what we call our Cabana Bag with sheets, pillows, blanket, towels, toiletries, complete coffee maker and service, and multi-port charger. We can go on a moment's notice, throw the duffel in the car and scoot...
