Hotel El Caucho

[sweetdbt]

Well, maybe as usual, but not as LATE as usual.

[bigbird]

Originally Posted by apostropheman

excellent news!
thanks for the update.
hopefully this means business as usual for them

How was your stay at El Caucho?

[apostropheman]

Originally Posted by bigbird

How was your stay at El Caucho?

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.

[chodebronson]

the website is still down and tele disconnected, wondering if my reservation is still good, would much rather stay at el caucho then candil

[Kyle]

is there really a difference between candil and caucho besides price ??

[helpmann]

Originally Posted by Kyle

is there really a difference between candil and caucho besides price ??

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

[Kyle]

thanks helpmann,
i just found out about costalunga yesterday. if i could impose on you to tell me if there are any advantages to costalunga compared to el candil...

[helpmann]

Originally Posted by Kyle

thanks helpmann,
i just found out about costalunga yesterday. if i could impose on you to tell me if there are any advantages to costalunga compared to el candil...

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

[Kyle]

ok..i guess i'm sold for good on el candil..i will give peterri a call again soon...

[bigbird]

Originally Posted by Kyle

ok..i guess i'm sold for good on el candil..i will give peterri a call again soon...

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.