nomadnoir 3mo

why do you think this? and which city?

jamwil 3mo

Hey everyone, I’ll be in the DR over Christmas! Two questions—is there a local WhatsApp group or similar for DR travellers/expats? And does anyone know of a reliable driver in the Punta Cana area? Thanks!

alanhamlett 3mo

Punta cana has Uber or u mean longer distance? I'm on a Caribe Tours bus right now it's the best way to travel between cities

jamwil 3mo

Hey, thanks for the response. Ya, longer distance… airport to Bayahibe/Dominicus

adrianlin 3mo

Hi, I'm probably coming to the DR soon. I'm curious though if anyone's done one of the tours to Cap Haitien in Haiti, which is supposed to be still safe. There's a few tours i've seen, and I'm just wondering if their existence, as well as blogposts about people doing tours there, means Cap Haitien really is safe

rcsligar 2mo

I’m heading to cabarete in January, very excited

adrianlin 2mo

https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/why-you-should-never-take-an-uber-in-the-dominican-republic-142415640.html

I heard about Uber Scams in the Dominican Republic like this one. I heard it's advisable to avoid ubers at all costs. Dunno if there are any other taxi/car-share options in Santo Domingo though

alanhamlett 2mo

I take Uber daily, that lady is cray

alanhamlett 2mo

I only heard of tourists getting robbed in taxis not ubers

alanhamlett 2mo

Take a guagua short distances but they only drive daytime (50-100 pesos), private transport (expensive but comfy and anytime, must arrange in advance), caribe tours between cities(best and super cheap but last bus around 4pm), Uber always in the major cities or just rent a car for $600 USD per month or $1k for a nice SUV. I own my own car now but I still take Uber in Santo Domingo or punta cana.

adrianlin 2mo

Oh ok, thanks, what about public transportation? is that not great in santo domingo?

alanhamlett 2mo

I've never taken it, it only goes one way last I checked

alanhamlett 2mo

One line

alanhamlett 2mo

I'm flying into Santo Domingo tomorrow and taking private transport to Nagua area (2 hrs north) for $170 usd. Sometimes I pay $200 usd for the same trip depends which driver is available. A big van because I'm with my family and have a lot of luggage. We would normally take Caribe Tours bus but unfortunately we arrive 6pm, 2 hrs after the last bus. Caribe Tours costs ~$8 for the same trip plus $13 Uber Ride from SDQ to Caribe Tours.

Just leaving this as an example because people have asked how to get from south to north coast before.

sajustine 2mo

Hey all! Has anyone here done any kite surfing in the DR? I’m thinking about checking out Buen Hombre if anyone has been would love to pick your brain

elliotrail 2mo

Cabarete 100%

I grew up there so I'm biased but it's called Kite Surf paradise for a reason.

you have the main beach in cabarete which has good wind conditions (choppy water though) and then a reef about 5min from the beach with great waves/conditions for wave riding or jumping

Then if you want more flat conditions you can go to La Boca which is a 10m taxi ride from Cabarete, it's a river with flat conditions and good wind.

Buen Hombre is in the middle of nowhere, you'll have good kitesurfing, but Cabarete is a lot better in terms of restaurants/infrastructure

elliotrail 2mo

can also do good downwinds from Cabarete to Encuentro during sunset which is really nice

amzoellner 2mo

Cabarete is good. Just spent a month there. Now in Las Terrenas for a bit.

alanhamlett 2mo

I go to Terrenas weekends for surfing

alanhamlett 2mo

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTk4u5BDbQf/

alanhamlett 2mo

Maybe I'll be there this weekend

sajustine 2mo

Thanks guys! oswuixfnbgw I hear you on the infrastructure thing! My grandma lives near buen hombre that’s sort of why I’m leaning towards it. In any case I’ll let you guys know where I end up in case anyone’s around

alanhamlett 1mo

National holiday today, happy Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia day!

rcsligar 1mo

If anyone is in las Terrenas let me know if you’d like to meet up for coffee, so far it seems to be mostly retired expats I’ve met here

alanhamlett 1mo

I always see non retired expats here https://maps.app.goo.gl/KNJL1KdUHKi6WCdw5

naanman 1mo

How are you getting around over there, uber?

rcsligar 1mo

Unfortunately uber doesn’t work here and I haven’t rented a moto so usually I use a guy for mototaxi 😆

zacarias 1mo

Wow

zacarias 1mo

Anyone in Santo Domingo

rcsligar 1mo

Haven’t been yet but I’m curious how it is I’ve heard mixed things

zacarias 1mo

Depends on what you’re looking for

zacarias 1mo

I need to get to the country asap. I want to meet real people living on the land. Cities seem to have a consistent theme in the west

rcsligar 1mo

I imagine Santo Domingo would be better for social life, although some have told me it’s uncomfortably chaotic and dirty. Generally I like Las Terrenas although would like to have some city activities every once in awhile, so I’ll probably visit

alanhamlett 1mo

How many pesos is that in Terrenas? Under 100 I hope

alanhamlett 1mo

I'm there sometimes

alanhamlett 1mo

Good food, good bars, skip the loud clubs, if I'm there on Wednesdays I go to the Irish pub it's packed

alanhamlett 1mo

Don't take Motoconcho ever in Santo Domingo, only Uber. And be careful at night there's many car accidents

alanhamlett 1mo

My friends take Motoconcho but I see fatal accidents every time so it's not worth for me

alanhamlett 1mo

Normally I drive my own car or take Uber

rcsligar 1mo

I don’t use it often since I mostly just use Komida for anything but they usually charge me at least 300 😖

alanhamlett 1mo

Wow I think that's the tourist price

alanhamlett 1mo

Ask what a local pays then next time u can know if they're overcharging

alanhamlett 1mo

It's definitely going to cost more than my small town but I think 300 is probably more than normal in Terrenas

alanhamlett 1mo

Here it's 50 pesos

alanhamlett 1mo

ChatGPT says, Typical Motoconcho (moto-taxi) fares in Las Terrenas
Short rides within town: about RD$50–RD$75 (≈ US $1–$1.50) during the day. �
Atlantique Sud +1
To nearby beaches (like Playa Bonita or Punta Popy): around RD$100–RD$200 (≈ US $2–$4), depending on distance. �
Atlantique Sud +1
Longer trips to places like El Limón or Samaná city: significantly higher — roughly RD$200–RD$600+ (≈ US $4–$12), with night prices generally higher.

rcsligar 1mo

Yea I got nailed good thing I only used it a couple of times 😅

rcsligar 1mo

I need to rent something I’m just not comfortable with how people drive here lol

naanman 1mo

They drive crazy

alanhamlett 1mo

Part of learning, u just have to negotiate before taking the ride

alanhamlett 1mo

Terrenas is probably flooded this week?

rcsligar 1mo

Yesterday was raining all day this morning just cloudy more rain coming tomorrow

alanhamlett 30d

But Terrenas always floods they have horrible drainage

alanhamlett 30d

I'll be in Santo Domingo this Thursday and Fri

rcsligar 29d

I thought of going there the weekend of the 13th when a friend is going

rcsligar 29d

I would like to check it out

klowa32 29d

If you learn to drive in DR, you can drive pretty anywhere in the world lol

amzoellner 28d

What’s the best way to get from las Terrenas to Santo Domingo? I need to get there next Sunday

alanhamlett 27d

Always Caribe Tours bus

amzoellner 27d

Does that depart here in town or taxi to Sanchez and take it from there?

alanhamlett 26d

Take a guagua there to Sanchez or use the other bus company from here https://maps.app.goo.gl/7WgqJmKQpL4pc3h18

alanhamlett 8d

Anyone in Las Terrenas please share videos of the flooding!

daveblogger 8d

Is it rainny season?

alanhamlett 7d

Hope that's not your place?

alanhamlett 7d

This is near me, but most places here aren't affected because it's high ground

rcsligar 7d

It is, horrible, whole backpack soaked, expensive headphones and computer charger ruined

charlies 7d

Damn, that sucks 😩

alanhamlett 6d

Yea that sucks 🥴 u know about domex? Best way to get Amazon packages

rcsligar 6d

Thanks for that suggestion I will need to reorder some stuff 😖

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