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Boy's Town
Gator Press Exclusive - A Visit To The Bordello South Of The Border at Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
A couple of months ago, we did a story about the Chicken Ranch in La Grange. It was a place where a young fellow could spend $10 for a few passionate and sweaty minutes with a nubile "pro", and go on his way. In response, I received lots of mail saying that such a place still exists, a few minutes south of the Rio Grande. It's called "Boys Town", about 6-7 hours from Houston by car, and Marvin Zindler will never shut it down. Here is Gator's firsthand report:
Growing up in Texas, a guy hears a lot about Boys Town - no not the one that is run by kind old Father Flannery - I mean the one in Mexico with all the hookers and donkey shows.
I'd never been there before, mainly because I strenuously object to trading money for sex. I'm not "buysexual". My primary reason for objecting to this is not because I have "high morals" or anything, I just like to know someone for awhile before I screw them! Like at least a half an hour! And besides, hookers are always wanting you to hurry up, so they can turn another trick, or smoke crack, or steal your wallet. However, not everyone agrees, and for this reason, BOYS TOWN exists. And since it is my job to check stories out for my readers, I went down there recently with my friend Dennis, who asked that I not use his name.
Directions to Nuevo Laredo: Take I-10 west out of Houston to San Antonio. Stay on I-10 till you hit I-35 South, and head down to Laredo. When you get there, follow the signs to the International Bridge. Crossing the border either way can be a hassle, mainly if you go anytime before 10am, or after 3pm. The border guys are there to prevent crime. It is not a crime for you to go to Mexico to get laid. Don't act nervous or shout revolutionary slogans. Get in line and in a few minutes you'll be crossing the river. This will take you into downtown Nuevo Laredo.
Currency Exchange: You should exchange for Mexican pesos right away, as this will save you some money. The rate when I went was about $1 = 950 pesos. You can exchange any unused pesos when you leave.
About The Border: Do not be stupid at the border going in or out of Mexico. No guns, bullets, or knives can be taken into Mexico. A man with a bullet on his floorboard recently spent 2 years in Mexican jail for it. U.S. cops have seized $147 MILLION in cash & contraband this year alone. As long as you don't break the law, you'll have fun - but don't think you're going to sneak back some drugs, whiskey, or a sweet little senorita in the trunk - these guys know ALL the tricks.
Downtown Nuevo Laredo: Once you have crossed into Mexico, you'll be in the quaint, picturesque downtown area of Nuevo Laredo. There are pharmacies where you can buy antibiotics and other stuff that are available only by prescription in the states. There are plenty of cheap Doctors there to diagnose you and write a prescription. I didn't go for it, but I imagine the Doc says something like "ah, senor - for $20 I will diagnose you with uppers and downers". Beware of the placebo dealers out front who offer you street pharmaceuticals at low prices. You'll be happily amazed at how much $ you can save. It's about half what you pay here on average, and the selection is much better. There are also a lot of cool bars and shopping all over downtown. Plenty of lovely chicks, but if you're thinking any of the pretty girls downtown are for sale, you can forget it. Prostitution is banned in the area.
The popular Senor Frog, El Tiburon, Cadillac Bar, and a host of other cool places serve up lots of Corona, Cerveza, Sol, Carta Blanca, and of course plenty of tequila. Oh, there are also plenty of liquor stores where you can save some money on booze. You are only allowed to bring only 1 bottle back with you. The buildings downtown are hundreds of years old, and you'll notice that few of the buildings in Mexico are "complete". They are all works in progress. I was told that this is because the Mexicans only pay property tax on completed buildings - so to avoid paying tax, they NEVER FINISH A BUILDING! After a couple of hours walking around downtown, you'll be ready to head to Boys Town, which is a few miles west of downtown.
Getting There: Take the main highway that runs in front of the bridge west. This is Mexican Federal Hwy 2, aka Cesar Lopez De Cara Blvd. After about 6-7 miles, you'll see a PEMEX gas station on the right hand side (not far past the Burger King). Turn right at the next light after the Pemex. After you turn right, you'll go a couple of miles to the next Pemex, and turn right again. After you turn right, you'll see the wall that surrounds Boys Town on the left side of the road. (Along the way, you'll pass a large building with a sign that says "BIMBO". I's not what you think - it's a bread company.)
The Layout: Boys Town is surrounded by a huge wall with glass embedded in the top - there is only one way in & out, right past the police station. Again, do NOT get fucked up with the police there. I can picture some drunk asshole trying to tell these guys "I'm an American citizen, and I have rights!" right before they kick his ass, take his money, and put him in jail. If you tend to act ignorant when you're drinking, don't get drunk. Don't flash money. Don't go around asking where you can get some drugs. Don't argue with anyone. Americans should avoid the northwest corner of the compound (where the New York Cantina is located), because those places are for the locals. BoysTown is a compound of 6 streets, all of them filled up with bars, cantinas, restaurants, stores, and plenty of little rooms with prostitutes in them. When you first enter, you'll see the police station & jail on the right, and the "Medico" office. Down the first street on the right is Maribu, a nice showbar. Across the dirt street is The Donkey, where two guys hold down a donkey while a tiny latina straddles him. Yes, it really does happen, and it's not a sight for the fainthearted. The whole compound is filled with little bars. The right and center streets are best. The far left street is dark, scary, and mostly "shemales" . It's probably safe, but it has a dangerous feel to it, and some rough looking Mexican hombres sitting around drunk and loud.
The Girls: Generally speaking, if you pick up one of the girls in the bars, you'll pay two or three times as much as you will for the "door girls". These are the girls who have rooms, and stand in front of their doors. The door girls are $10 - $20 for a session, and some of them are very attractive. Beware of the two girl routine - where they say 2 girls for $20. While one of them is keeping you busy, the other one is getting your wallet! Besides, they may not even be females! The girls would never rob you or hit you on the head - but they might pick your pocket.
Other Facts: Beer is cheap, a dollar or less most places. Always hold out your hand expectantly for your change, or they will keep it automatically. All the girls have condoms. Most speak limited English. There are lots of little stands selling food, which is better than you'd expect. There are bars open 24-7. Don't go to Boys Town on Catholic Holidays or at election time, because everything shuts down. Avoid going in rainy weather because the place turns into a slime pit.
It's safe to park your car in Boys Town. Nobody will touch it - there are too many cops for that. There are no "rules" posted anywhere - you just have to behave. I'm not endorsing the place though, every time I go I think how wrong it is (smile). GATOR
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