The future of Sosua

[cobraboy]

I have spoken to several Dominicans, and have found none who think that Sosua needs "cleaning up."
Derfish

Your experience is exactly the opposite of mine.

I suspect we hang with a different "group" of Dominicans.

 

[lifeisgreat]

I talked to a woman who was a street walker in the 70's in Sosua.She said there were attempts to clean it out then.
Derfish

Derfish back then it wasnt a bother and you had real eye candy..most where dressed better then tourist today...
Big difference is social media today and big money in play....the women back in old day where beautiful girls had class today well judge for yourself...

 

[Big]

For the last 8 to 10 years there has been attempts to make slight changes to pacify certain segments of the community. Closing Pedro C to traffic, rounding up chicas, making bar and night club owners enclose their establishments as to limit visibility from passerby's. The Puerto Plata province is well aware of the dynamics of Sosua and if they wanted to they could end the main chica trade period. They know the town would suffer immeasurably. Everyone that lives anywhere on the island knows what the main ingredient is in Sosua and it ain't culinary.
Ask any professionally employed girl from S.D or Santiago if she would like to go to Sosua for a weekend and you will receive a dirty look.
See ya at the Merengue bar tonight

 

[Derfish]

Your experience is exactly the opposite of mine.

I suspect we hang with a different "group" of Dominicans.

So let's make laws against what we don't like! Limit others activities as much as possible, right?
Derfish

 

[slowmo]

Your experience is exactly the opposite of mine.

I suspect we hang with a different "group" of Dominicans.

Or it could be a classic case of people telling the both of you what you want to hear.

 

[ctrob]

Or it could be a classic case of people telling the both of you what you want to hear.

I've heard it enough times, that I can tell you that's not the case. It's real easy to verify for yourself though, if you're in the area.

 

[cobraboy]

So let's make laws against what we don't like! Limit others activities as much as possible, right?
Derfish

No. ..

 

[cobraboy]

Or it could be a classic case of people telling the both of you what you want to hear.

Hardly.

 

[Polar Bear]

If I ask my GF to come to Sosua to meet me there is no issue. Her parents know and trust me. If she were to tell her parents that she was going alone or with another girl/prima they would "lock her up"

It's all about perspective and perception.

Of course essentially "every" Dominican I've ever talked to about this knows full well what Sosua is know for...putas... but it's also know as a great place to visit with an awesome beach and many good/great restaurants and acceptable hotels.

Tons of Santiaguero own vacation homes/condos/apartments in and around Sosua and tons more come Sundays, holidays. etc...

 

[Polar Bear]

Thanks Alanindr, I always enjoy your contributions...err...dislikes. :bunny:

Is there something specific you disagree with in my post(s)?

 

[Tom0910]

It seems the "world's oldest profession" much like other consumption activities (drugs, alcohol etc) cannot effectively be curtailed by legislation. As far as I am concerned, there are two choices:

1) Move it off the streets by setting up areas where the activity can take place indoors and away from casual observers

There have been a number of places set up like this but guess what,the authorities closed them all down so I guess this is NOT what they want. Passions,CMP,Pica Flor etc... were all off the strip and enclosed,all were closed down by authorities.

 

[cavok]

There have been a number of places set up like this but guess what,the authorities closed them all down so I guess this is NOT what they want. Passions,CMP,Pica Flor etc... were all off the strip and enclosed,all were closed down by authorities.

That seemed crazy to me, too. The chicas were off the street and out of sight - exactly where they supposedly want them. Instead, by closing those places down, they forced them out onto the streets.

 

[Cdn_Gringo]

I'm aware of the past closures. Officials can't have their cake and eat it too. Had they gone the route of "out of sight, out of mind" perhaps the public perception issues they face today could have been mostly avoided and any change in philosophy could also have been implemented out of sight over time to reflect the intent of the Govt.

We'll never know. Haphazard hypocrisy seems to be the order of the day currently.

 

[CristoRey]

There have been a number of places set up like this but guess what,the authorities closed them all down so I guess this is NOT what they want. Passions,CMP,Pica Flor etc... were all off the strip and enclosed,all were closed down by authorities.

They also received a little assistance and encouragement from Uncle Sam and
the local do gooder NGOs who dont want anybody banging the socks off of hot
young prostitutes. US authorities were active in the closure of Passions.

 

[CristoRey]

Gentleman need beware.. What used to be a good time in a less seedy well run
brothel can now land your name in the " GUILTY OF SEX TRAFFICKING" hall of shame :cheeky:

 

[Big]

Gentleman need beware.. What used to be a good time in a less seedy well run
brothel can now land your name in the " GUILTY OF SEX TRAFFICKING" hall of shame :cheeky:

good point, there are some outside influences that want to save the world and don't realize the chicas aren't looking to be saved. Many get angry at the sight of older men with their young arm candy sitting at restaurants, walking the beach, lounging poolside. Have even heard them sound off here with their disdain about said mutual beneficial relationships. What two consenting adults agree upon is no business of some prude from Toms River N.J who is really just angry because her x is now living the dream.

 

[Derfish]

That seemed crazy to me, too. The chicas were off the street and out of sight - exactly where they supposedly want them. Instead, by closing those places down, they forced them out onto the streets.

Funny question maybe, but how is having places like "Lust After Work" as in here in Puerto Plata, out of sight? It is more blatant if you ask me.
Derfish

 

[windeguy]

I have spoken to several Dominicans, and have found none who think that Sosua needs "cleaning up."
Derfish

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.

 

[windeguy]

There have been a number of places set up like this but guess what,the authorities closed them all down so I guess this is NOT what they want. Passions,CMP,Pica Flor etc... were all off the strip and enclosed,all were closed down by authorities.

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.

 

[cavok]

Funny question maybe, but how is having places like "Lust After Work" as in here in Puerto Plata, out of sight? It is more blatant if you ask me.
Derfish

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.