Boca Chica

**Capt Spaz** · 06-16-12 22:48

Originally Posted by Kodyhead [View Original Post]

I realize I am in the DR and they have issues with hot water and that is fine, but no running water is unacceptable.

Many times during my stay I could not shower or even flush the toilet, and the staff was useless.

The towels have a horrible residue on them, which didn't seem to be properly rinsed or dried, just not the right feel.

The staff is a bunch of thieves and stole $500 from me and the manager basically blamed me for it, which is partially right since I let it happen.

This place is no where near the strip and some maps of the area is confusing or misleading.

Try Hotel Mango, hotelmango. Com. 809 523 6477.

The rooms were in good repair, a / see worked, water was hot, no staff issues. The manager, Karl, was a helpful and nice guy. They will pick / drop you at the airport for $25 (if I remember correctly) if you give them a call. I believe we paid $35 / night. Good security and no chica fees. Cedulla is required).

Maybe a 10 minute walk to Duarte and the beach area and fairly close to a couple casas (One was called 'Playboy' something and the other 'The Candy Shop'). A few locks away on Juan Bautista Vicini was another, ' Casa Iraisa). The casa's all started around 3000DOP and more for s. T. I didn't take anyone from any of them, so I don't know what sort of deal you can work.

**Kodyhead** · 06-11-12 06:28

I realize I am in the DR and they have issues with hot water and that is fine, but no running water is unacceptable.

Many times during my stay I could not shower or even flush the toilet, and the staff was useless.

The towels have a horrible residue on them, which didn't seem to be properly rinsed or dried, just not the right feel.

The staff is a bunch of thieves and stole $500 from me and the manager basically blamed me for it, which is partially right since I let it happen.

This place is no where near the strip and some maps of the area is confusing or misleading.

**BoricuaOnline** · 05-21-12 03:10

Originally Posted by Mardonius [View Original Post]

If I want to catch a bus in santo domingo going to boca chica is the area around the colonial zone the place to take this bus? Now I assume these are the good buses with ac and all that not the run down buses.

The bus stop for Expreso Boca Chica is in Parque Enriquillo, the location is pined on my map. There are buses and publicos that runs Ave. Independencia that make a stop there. A cab to Parque Enriquillo should cost around 150 pesos. Buses have a / c and are clean and in good condition, not as confortable as Metro buses but the trip is only 30 minutes. Be sure to ask for Expreso Boca Chica bus, there is other Boca Chica bus that makes stops along the route and will take near an hour to get to BC. Buses depart when all or almost all seats are sold why can take only a couple of minutes or more than 15 minutes depending of the time of the day. My experience is that waiting time for bus to depart took between 5 to 10 minutes.

**ElViejo** · 05-21-12 03:04

[QUOTE=OldKool; 1283542]Bus to boca chica 3 dollars. Cab 35 to 50. SD to air port is $35 BC is 15 miles futher do the math. I have learned to use all the local transport. It saves money and is fun. The Buses are excellent on time and comfortable. To BC you have some other options that varey I comfort but are reliable. I tend to be tight with my cash. I will pay 50 dollars for a cab. When I can use a 7 dollar bus.

[There is a guagua (Domincan for any kind of bus) that leaves from Santo Doming abut every 15 minutes. Don't know the exact address, but it is about three blocks from the Plaza Lama store. Ask any taxi for "Guagua a Boca Chica." It costs less than three dollars and is pretty much non stop until it gets near BC. Going in the other direction, these are the same buses that you see stopping at the park in BC. Going to SD you may have to transfer to a different guagua a few miles down the main highway. They are air conditioned, cheap, and pretty quick.

Incidentally, a trick for taxis from the airport that works in lots of countries: Go upstairs to departures, walk outside, and negotiate with a driver who is leaving people off. You should be able to get a car for half the tourist rate you are quoted downstairs. Some drivers are not authorized to make airport pickups. Others just don't want to sit around waiting for a fare.

**OldKool** · 05-21-12 01:11

Bus to boca chica 3 dollars. Cab 35 to 50. SD to air port is $35 BC is 15 miles futher do the math. I have learned to use all the local transport. It saves money and is fun. The Buses are excellent on time and comfortable. To BC you have some other options that varey I comfort but are reliable. I tend to be tight with my cash. I will pay 50 dollars for a cab. When I can use a 7 dollar bus.

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QUOTE=Slippery; 1283537]I take a taxi every time. No dissapointments and no annoyances.[/QUOTE]

**Slippery** · 05-21-12 00:55

Originally Posted by Mardonius [View Original Post]

If I want to catch a bus in santo domingo going to boca chica is the area around the colonial zone the place to take this bus? Now I assume these are the good buses with ac and all that not the run down buses.

I take a taxi every time. No dissapointments and no annoyances.

**Mardonius** · 05-20-12 20:35

Originally Posted by Bogiemaker [View Original Post]

Buses run about hourly down Av. San Rafael. You can hop on one of these and they take you to the main bus Boca Chica terminal. These are the same buses that come from Santo Domingo. From the Boca Chica station you can catch a bus to where you want to go. If I remember correctly the destination of the buss is above the windscreen. You get on the correct bus and when they get ready they leave and collect the money while you are moving down the road. I last took the bus to Santo Domingo in 2010 and the price was 60 pesos.

I often think it would be cheap to take a taxi to the Boca Chica station and then ride the bus to Santo Domingo rather than paying the $40 for a taxi all the way to SD.

If I want to catch a bus in santo domingo going to boca chica is the area around the colonial zone the place to take this bus? Now I assume these are the good buses with ac and all that not the run down buses.

**Tempoecorto** · 05-16-12 21:17

Originally Posted by Mardonius [View Original Post]

If you have some luggage and you would like to book in advance its a fair question to ask if someone has been there.

You are correct. The thing is that at least to my knowledge, booking direct while on the spot after checking the room often times gives you a better rate in the D. R.compared to online rates.in the cheaper hotels at least. I have no idea about the all inclusive kind.

**Kelso1** · 05-16-12 03:42

Originally Posted by Bogiemaker [View Original Post]

Buses run about hourly down Av. San Rafael. You can hop on one of these and they take you to the main bus Boca Chica terminal. These are the same buses that come from Santo Domingo. From the Boca Chica station you can catch a bus to where you want to go. If I remember correctly the destination of the buss is above the windscreen. You get on the correct bus and when they get ready they leave and collect the money while you are moving down the road. I last took the bus to Santo Domingo in 2010 and the price was 60 pesos.

I often think it would be cheap to take a taxi to the Boca Chica station and then ride the bus to Santo Domingo rather than paying the $40 for a taxi all the way to SD.

Most of Latin America the cabs are cheap to use. Not so in the DR. I'd take a bus over a taxi anytime in the DR.

**Mardonius** · 05-15-12 10:40

Originally Posted by Tempoecorto [View Original Post]

Sorry, I fail to understand this. It is a $36 deal. At the most $60. If you do not book in advance, which is my preferred mode, you can most likely walk in and then if you do not like it, you are free to walk out and find something else. Can't be that complicated, with all due respect!

If you have some luggage and you would like to book in advance its a fair question to ask if someone has been there.

**Hillbilly69** · 05-15-12 00:04

Originally Posted by Mardonius [View Original Post]

Has anyone ever stayed here or have seen this place if you have give me your opinion of this place.

http://www.parcodelcaribe.com/uk/default.asp

I would stay at Zapata just for the daytime action at the beach, you can literally cut off all the girls as they walk buy while your sitting in your beach chair.

http://www.hotelzapata.com/

**Rit Teach** · 05-14-12 22:43

I know two people that like staying there

(I never did, however I looked at an apartment in the older section and it was ok-the people on site were very friendly).

**Tempoecorto** · 05-14-12 21:59

Originally Posted by Mardonius [View Original Post]

It looks nice from pictures but sometimes pictures can be deceiving .

Sorry, I fail to understand this. It is a $36 deal. At the most $60. If you do not book in advance, which is my preferred mode, you can most likely walk in and then if you do not like it, you are free to walk out and find something else. Can't be that complicated, with all due respect!

**Mardonius** · 05-14-12 20:32

Originally Posted by Rit Teach [View Original Post]

Been there for years, with a newer addition added.

It looks nice from pictures but sometimes pictures can be deceiving .

**Claudio** · 05-14-12 16:24

Is the appartment "Jardin de Hany" chica friendly? Any other place like that. Quite at night? And not far from the action?

Thanks a lot.

Will be my first time in DR. In July