Santo Domingo

[Durandpaul]

Hi all.

Just want to say Hi. People on other forums (Medellin, Havana) may recognize me. I have a trip booked to Medellin in May. For various reasons, which I will not bore you with, I'm just not feeling Medellin right now. I normally visit SEA, and I'm just not getting the same sense of anticipation. I've been to Cuba before (Havana, Santiago) but not in a mongering capacity. I love the music and the culture, but the cost of flights and the additional potential hassle (COVID test, Visa, meeting licence requirements) means Havana is a no-go for now. I live in Canada, but will be flying from TX, so better to wait until I fly from home to avoid some of the extra hassle of flying from the US.

DR was my third option. I can change my flights with United at no cost but the flights are not as good. Coming from TX means I have to get to EWR first, rather than going IAH-PTY-MDE. But small price to pay. Santo Domingo appears to be the only reasonable destination on DR with United, from a cost / flight perspective. But having started reading the thread, I'm getting that SEA excited vibe. I'm not looking for non-stop rotation of chicas and don't mind not having point and click P4 P, but P4 P is my main reason for visiting. With a COVID drought (other than a quick few days in Tijuana last year), just a few chicas will do during my 6-day trip, so I hope to utilize Tinder and Cupid to line up some options before hand, and keep the casas etc in my back pocket for emergencies.

I had thought about the bus trip to Sosua, but the flight times and extra hassle don't appear to make sense for such a short trip, even though I'm likely to have far more P4 P options when I am there. Correct me if I am wrong on the hassle / timing point!

I'm not going to ask questions yet. I'm currently on page 30 of the thread, having started at page 51, so I'm gathering intel. I'm sure I'll have some questions if I get to page 1 and haven't covered various subjects. For now, I'm just saying Hi, and wanted to say thanks to everyone constantly giving their experiences and advice. It makes research a whole lot easier with good starting points.


Cheers.

If going for a 3 weeks long trip, then Bangkok or Pattaya would where I would be.

I have flown into santo domingo many times then take the caribe bus to get into sosua around 9 pm. Santiago is also another option.

* if you are not going to fuck 2 or 3 girls a day for like a week, then go to Santo Domingo.

* if you want to meet other foreigners to chat with, share experiences then go to Sosua.

* if you are not a club person or doesn't need to be in a club where you need to take a girl home, then go to Santo domingo. Right now Sosua get the edge over sosua to me because in Santo domingo there is no clubs or bars (not brothel) that I know is full of pros or semi pros. Nights options as far as I know are all brothels / stripclubs full of hustlers trying to advantage financially of any foreigner or customer.

* if you want to enjoy your vacation without having to drive or take a cab to go anywhere, then go to Sosua. Santo domingo may be cheaper but when you start to add up the round trip uber / or taxi then you will notice that there price difference isn't almost zero.

* if you are not good at pulling girls from online sources, tinder or escorts site. Then go to Sosua. Your success in santo domingo depends on your preparation and planning your girls line up.

*if you want some luxury. Roof top with pool jacuzzi etc. Go to Santo domingo. IMO sosua inn and casa valeria are the only two good hotels in sosua with some good level of comfort and customer service.

*Sosua is definitely safer compared to Santo domingo IMO.

* if you speak spanish well or have some good basic then go to Sosua.

Just my 2 cents. Decide based on what is important to you. IMO all Santo domingo needs is to have 2 or 3 bars / clubs with 90% of the girls.

[FlagRunner77]

I would say it is worth it to get to see an extra city on the same trip. There are great beaches in the Punta Cana area. You could also think to rent a car. It is an easy drive from Punta Cana to Boca Chica to the airport in Santo Domingo where you can turn it in before heading to Santo Domingo.

Thanks. I suspect one-way rental charges will make that more expensive than a taxi, but I would love to do that. Shared rides seem to be the most effective option based on time / cost.

[Mr Enternational]

Trying to work out if it's worth paying extra for a trip from PC to SD or whether I should suffer the pain of a long layover and 2 flights to SD. I'm thinking the former.

I would say it is worth it to get to see an extra city on the same trip. There are great beaches in the Punta Cana area. You could also think to rent a car. It is an easy drive from Punta Cana to Boca Chica to the airport in Santo Domingo where you can turn it in before heading to Santo Domingo.

[SubCmdr]

Still RTFF'ing but from what I can gather so far, SD with a side option of Boca Chica would appear to cater to what I'm looking for at the moment. After 2+ years of covid, some companionship with the occasional GBP trip would suit me just fine.

This is a excellent plan for a first time visitor. You have options and back up!

You may want to curtail your expectations. The only thing DR has similar with SEA is maybe the weather and the mentality of the people (PI in particular). If you are going as a first timer, then Sosua is definitely your best bet.

As usual, I am going to offer an alternative view that Sosua is not your best bet. But I will agree that if you arrive with an open mind, low expectations and enjoy the Dominican Republic for what it has to offer (especially if mongering is not the only thing on your mind) then there is going to be nothing but upside. Remember many people writing up in here are long term visitors that have formed their opinions over years and they are just not going to change them.

Things have changed dramatically since I first traveled to Santo Domingo over 10 year ago and fucked two to three chicas a day without knowing a bit of Spanish. It is a lot easier now. With online dating apps and google translate, even without a command of Spanish you can have the Big Booty Delivery service in full effect using just your finger on the touch screen. With inDriver and Uber to transport you can simply have your pussy delivered to you hotel room or you can find a place near you hotel for the screening interviews before you take them to your hotel room.

So take all the advice offered and make your own decisions. In the end it is all about your personal preferences, what you enjoy and how you like to arrange you affairs.

I like Santo Domingo / Santo Domingo este, Boca Chica and Sosua.

I am here to share information and provide advice when requested. Both come from the view of a expat. Not a monger. I make no apologies for that. Should anyone question the quality of the information I share up in here. Here is what I got for them:

Thanks Mr E and SubCmdr for great advice. I did it when I was ready.

But of course, after all I live here.

[SubCmdr]

Punta Cana is a lot further from SD than Boca Chica. That explains the the difference in the taxi quotes you are getting. If you need to stay with private transportation there is also inDriver and Uber. But on the public transportation angle there is:

https://www.expresobavaro.com/

Full disclosure. I have never taken the bus on an intercity trip within the Dominican Republic. But I have seen their busses in route to Punta Cana and returning from the comfort of the Gran Jefe Mobile.

Just google bus service Punta Cana to Santo Domingo and you will find all the options.

I understand. I do not know about your vibes, but in these facebook groups more and more DR regulars are turning their backs on DR for Medellin. IMHO it is one of the top places to monger on this side of the planet.

Boca Chica and Sosua are still functioning just fine without the mongers that have turned their back on them. My Tender is full of matches here in Santo Domingo / Santo Domingo este. I do not have enough time to service all the chicas that are interested in seeing me. LOL!

But what do I know? I just live here!

[FlagRunner77]

You have to take the bus. Use APTRA or Bavaro Express on that route (PC SD). I do not know where you are getting your quotes from, but definitely a lot more than $40 if one was to take a taxi from SD to Sosua. Hell the taxis want that much for the 20 minutes from the airport to SD. The 2 bus companies for the SD Sosua route are Metro and Caribe Tours.

Thanks!

Trying to work out if it's worth paying extra for a trip from PC to SD or whether I should suffer the pain of a long layover and 2 flights to SD. I'm thinking the former.

[Mr Enternational]

Does anyone have any insight on how to get most efficiently (I. E. Inexpensively) from Punta Cana to SD? But I'm getting taxi quotes of over $100 USD. But somehow its only $30 or $40 from Sosua to SD? What gives?

You have to take the bus. Use APTRA or Bavaro Express on that route (PC SD). I do not know where you are getting your quotes from, but definitely a lot more than $40 if one was to take a taxi from SD to Sosua. Hell the taxis want that much for the 20 minutes from the airport to SD. The 2 bus companies for the SD Sosua route are Metro and Caribe Tours.

[FlagRunner77]

Ok, I have 1 question!

Does anyone have any insight on how to get most efficiently (I. E. Inexpensively) from Punta Cana to SD? Flights are super cheap, and direct, from my US starting destination so there is significant benefit in flying there on the outbound flight. But I'm getting taxi quotes of over $100 USD. But somehow its only $30 or $40 from Sosua to SD? What gives?

[TrustNo]

I have been in the Dominican Republic last month, and my top rankings are:

1. Boca Chica, a nice small town with a nice beach and friendly hookers (many Haitians) every night on the Ave Duarte, 3000 DOP is the standard price.

2. Sosua, for me too many tourists and people around. Higher prices for everything (food, hotels, hookers). The hookers mostly prefer short time.

3. Santo Domingo. Big, but dirty city. I did not like it. Went to both strip clubs (Oasis, Foxys), but steep prices for beer, ladydrinks and sex ($100). GBP girl house was ok, shagged a young slim Dominican girl for 2500.

At Rebel Monger and at Mr Enternational: Could you summarize briefly why Medellin is so much better. Is it the lower costs for sex, the many options you have in Paysex, or are the women more beautiful or more friendly? The comparison with DR is not completely valid, as DR has many beaches and a Caribbean feeling, while Medellin is a big city. I noticed the Dominican women are very flirty and some enjoy sex. If my Spanish would be better, I could date more woman. I am planning to include Colombia in my next trip when they have abandoned all covid restrictions.

[FlagRunner77]

I understand. I do not know about your vibes, but in these facebook groups more and more DR regulars are turning their backs on DR for Medellin. IMHO it is one of the top places to monger on this side of the planet.

I won't disagree with you. Firstly, because I haven't been to either destination, and secondly because much of the reports and discussions appears to point to Medellin being the prime mongering destination at the moment. However, as I explained, it isn't the right fit for me at the moment. I didn't want to start a DR vs Medellin debate!

Still RTFF'ing but from what I can gather so far, SD with a side option of Boca Chica would appear to cater to what I'm looking for at the moment. After 2+ years of covid, some companionship with the occasional GBP trip would suit me just fine. I'm also conscious about starting a SD vs Sosua war as I'm wading my way through that fun topic around page 30 at the moment!

I look forward to learning more through RTFF and hopefully through some advice once I've formulated a tentative plan of attack.

Cheers.

[Rebel Monger]

I understand. I do not know about your vibes, but in these facebook groups more and more DR regulars are turning their backs on DR for Medellin. IMHO it is one of the top places to monger on this side of the planet.

I was twice in Medellin and even when I really like DR (I've been there somewhere between 25 and 50 times), I'd say that Colombia is a lot better.

[Mr Enternational]

Thanks. I know you like to talk the place down. But I meant the excitement I get when I book a trip to SEA, I'm not comparing DR to SEA. I don't have that upcoming trip excitement when making plans in Medellin.

I understand. I do not know about your vibes, but in these facebook groups more and more DR regulars are turning their backs on DR for Medellin. IMHO it is one of the top places to monger on this side of the planet.

[FlagRunner77]

You may want to curtail your expectations. The only thing DR has similar with SEA is maybe the weather and the mentality of the people (PI in particular). If you are going as a first timer, then Sosua is definitely your best bet.

Thanks. I know you like to talk the place down. But I meant the excitement I get when I book a trip to SEA, I'm not comparing DR to SEA. I don't have that upcoming trip excitement when making plans in Medellin.

[Mr Enternational]

But having started reading the thread, I'm getting that SEA excited vibe.

You may want to curtail your expectations. The only thing DR has similar with SEA is maybe the weather and the mentality of the people (PI in particular). If you are going as a first timer, then Sosua is definitely your best bet.

[FlagRunner77]

Hi all.

Just want to say Hi. People on other forums (Medellin, Havana) may recognize me. I have a trip booked to Medellin in May. For various reasons, which I will not bore you with, I'm just not feeling Medellin right now. I normally visit SEA, and I'm just not getting the same sense of anticipation. I've been to Cuba before (Havana, Santiago) but not in a mongering capacity. I love the music and the culture, but the cost of flights and the additional potential hassle (COVID test, Visa, meeting licence requirements) means Havana is a no-go for now. I live in Canada, but will be flying from TX, so better to wait until I fly from home to avoid some of the extra hassle of flying from the US.

DR was my third option. I can change my flights with United at no cost but the flights are not as good. Coming from TX means I have to get to EWR first, rather than going IAH-PTY-MDE. But small price to pay. Santo Domingo appears to be the only reasonable destination on DR with United, from a cost / flight perspective. But having started reading the thread, I'm getting that SEA excited vibe. I'm not looking for non-stop rotation of chicas and don't mind not having point and click P4 P, but P4 P is my main reason for visiting. With a COVID drought (other than a quick few days in Tijuana last year), just a few chicas will do during my 6-day trip, so I hope to utilize Tinder and Cupid to line up some options before hand, and keep the casas etc in my back pocket for emergencies.

I had thought about the bus trip to Sosua, but the flight times and extra hassle don't appear to make sense for such a short trip, even though I'm likely to have far more P4 P options when I am there. Correct me if I am wrong on the hassle / timing point!

I'm not going to ask questions yet. I'm currently on page 30 of the thread, having started at page 51, so I'm gathering intel. I'm sure I'll have some questions if I get to page 1 and haven't covered various subjects. For now, I'm just saying Hi, and wanted to say thanks to everyone constantly giving their experiences and advice. It makes research a whole lot easier with good starting points.

Please don't try to change my mind on Medellin. I know it's an awesome place, and I will get there one day, but the timing just isn't right for my particular circumstances. Spent 5 hours on looking around already today and my mind is made up on DR for this short trip at least!

Also, I'm visiting mid-May, so if anyone is around at that time, would be great to meet up for a few beers.

Cheers.