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03-24-21 17:54 #5617
Posts: 214I prefer Claro
Originally Posted by StrawHat [View Original Post]
When you activate the SIM make sure you put minutes and data on the phone. Sometimes if you do not ask they just activate the SIM with neither voice or data. I think the 5 day unlimited data plan on Claro is the best bang for the peso. When I was there a year ago the 5 day plan was 200 pesos and I believe I purchased the SIM for 60 pesos. It is easy to extend the plan at a Claro booth which can be found in most of the stores.
Make sure you have your passport with you when you get the new SIM. On refills the passport is no longer required.
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03-24-21 10:13 #5616
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by SubCmdr [View Original Post]
No need to chime in with more of the same, but Good Job, Well said, Bravo, and Ole, if it makes you feel good!
LOL.
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03-24-21 04:46 #5615
Posts: 7Where to stay between Sousa and Puerto Plata
I'm looking for hotel room or serviced apartment with a doorman with a kitchen (so I can watch chicas cook for me). Any recommendations? Trying to spend less than 100 $ a day. I found some on airbnb but I don't know their policies on bringing in multiple guess.
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03-24-21 03:18 #5614
Posts: 2020Altice or Claro? That is the question.
As you exit to the left will be a Altice (or is a Claro) I cannot remember. Depending upon what time you arrive in SDQ they may or may not be open. It is 100 - 150 DOP for a prepaid SIM card. I have never activated online. And I have never had a post paid plan here in the Dominican Republic. On the prepaid side it will completely depend upon your usage of phone and internet services. You can buy packets of internet use as you go on the prepaid side. Once again I cannot tell you how much that is. I live here. So I have a internet plan in the place where I live. And I pay for a hotspot monthly for mobile internet service.
I have always used Altice for my mobile internet service and Claro for my home internet service. My choices are based on my personal opinion of the prices and service I have received from the two different providers of telecommunication services.
All the damn experts on everything up in here and I am the only one to answer your question. I guess if is it is not about "dumb girls" no one knows a damn thing about it!
LOL!
Originally Posted by StrawHat [View Original Post]
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03-22-21 22:25 #5613
Posts: 62IPhone Unlocked?
I'm heading to SDQ early April for fun & relaxation. I have an unlocked iPhone XR that I would like to activate in Dominican Republic and it appears that Claro & Altice are the two primary carriers. What is the best service and what is best way to activate. Online or in store? And what is the typical monthly cost?
Thanks, Strawhat.
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03-16-21 01:06 #5612
Posts: 2116Santiago. Sosua Driver
I have a person, who drives me from airport to Sosua whenever I get there. He is a young lad, from Venezuela and speaks fairly decent English. Let me know in case it interests any of you Sosua visitors (via Santiago). I pay him 3000 + a tip = all told about 3500 pesos.
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03-15-21 13:12 #5611
Posts: 88Reliable driver in Boca chica
Can anyone recommend a driver in boca chica? I would need help getting groceries and covid test. Planning on returning late next month. Sailor02.
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03-14-21 16:56 #5610
Posts: 2390Originally Posted by JimJames [View Original Post]
About 100 pesos (about US $1. 75).
Publico to the hosptal in Puerto Plata: 60 pesos.
JC publico to the entrance gate of Costambar. 40 pesos.
Double the above prices while COVID regulations are in force because they are only allowed half as many passengers. Fine with me, I alway buy two seats for more comfort.
If you want Blackbeards, add 75 pesos for a motoconcho.
Note: this won't work after dark as the JC publico stops at dusk.
OPTION TWO.
Charter a private cab.
2000 pesos.
OPTION THREE.
Negotiate a dedicated publico from the parada in Sosua (maybe 1000 pesos).
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03-13-21 17:29 #5609
Posts: 75Ride from Sosua to Costombar
What would be a fair price for a ride from Sosua to Costombar.
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03-12-21 20:51 #5608
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by JimJames [View Original Post]
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03-12-21 15:57 #5607
Posts: 75Originally Posted by Oakie [View Original Post]
From what I have learned so far from posting in other groups is Uber does work on occasion. I will be selective on how I will use the service.
Is there any way you can message me you driver's contact info.
I will be in Sosua March 29th -April 9th. Costombar April 9th - 16th. Hit me up if you want to grab a beer.
Thank you for the info.
Jj.
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03-12-21 10:25 #5606
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by JimJames [View Original Post]
We take our dedicated publico driver there and back from Sosua, at 500 pesos each way (Dominican pricing, LOL). On the odd occasion he can't make it for pickup we have been virtually stranded there, waiting for a local taxi.
They believe this gated area is their personal domain and they are notorious for making a visitor aware of that.
That's how they got the Taxi Mafia name in the first place.
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03-11-21 20:00 #5605
Posts: 319In Costambar it's not silly, but a sad reality. Or at least it was in 2017-2020.
As an asshole from a taxi mafia told me they track Uber drivers using the Uber app. I had a few bad experiences when an Uber driver was stopped at the entrance of Costambar and begged me to come just out of the main gate for pick up. Heard similar stories from guests staying at BB. For the airport, I use Tropiclink, even cheaper than Uber, and no issues with the taxi mafia.
Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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03-11-21 19:20 #5604
Posts: 75Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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03-11-21 18:58 #5603
Posts: 15949Originally Posted by JimJames [View Original Post]