Santo Domingo

[SubCmdr]

First of all, it's not the east side. Santo Domingo is a municipality. And Santo Domingo Este is a separate municipality. Only the uninformed don't know this.

To the guy that originally asked the question, feel free to private message me if you want to know about Santo Domingo Este (The Municipality that is not for Mr. Knowledge). IMO simply saying something isn't for you does not add any useful information to the discussion. And if you want some book knowledge by all means continue to "Use the Internet to get familiar different neighborhoods" (Damn that's bad usage of the English language. But it's least it's not aggressive or profane). LOL!

I have searched for apartments in Santo Domingo proper. I have visited friends in Santo Domingo proper. And my observations are you should live in Gazcue, Naco, or Piantini, if you want to be around people that walk around with their nose in the air and think they are better than everyone else because they have a few more pesos to rub together. That's what you are really paying for over there. And if that is your personality you might think you will fit in very well over there. But don't get it twisted my brother. No matter how much money you have you will always be a gringo. And get in the wrong building and start running ho's out that place and see what the neighbors begin thinking of you. Cause they got cash over there and they could give a fuck if you do too. Add to the fact that the girls over there are stuck the fuck up. But they do have the advantage of having jobs and being in general responsible contributors to society.

Yeah man. It's nice over there. And if you got it like that the roll like a big dog my brother. I prefer being hood rich on the east side but I'm used to that kind of thing. (Soy tan barrio. I'm so hood). But don't think there are not barrios, colmados and people playing loud music over there. As much as have just painted a broad brush over an area similar to Mr. Knowledge. I know it's not all exactly the same. I've have been in barrios over there with colmados and loud music. The place where the forgotten people are making their way through life amid great wealth (no I'm not talking about the United States of America).

Read this carefully Mr. Knowledge, because this is an example of sharing information instead to just referring people to the internet which is a useless exercise. More than any other place I've ever lived it's impossible to really get a good idea of what is going in a barrio unless you are there. If you must hate my brother, don't hate the player, hate the motherfucking game!

Mr. Knowledge, on a forum with the express purpose of facilitating the exchange of information between men who are looking for sex with women, you find a bit of profanity offensive? If you want the kings English spoken to you while receiving information join a debate club. Or for that matter fuck a girl from England. Nothing like hearing dirty talk with that accent. Makes my dick hard just thinking about my experiences with that again. But I digress. Here we are Men in the Arena. We search, we approach and we fuck the pussy! I don't give a fuck if you don't like the language contained in my posts (why? Because others do). So, save yourself some grief, angst (and a possible apoplectic fit), Put me on ignore and don't read my shit!

Do you have a point?

Answer you own question. Do you have a point? Do have something to contribute to this discussion that will actually increase the knowledge of the individual that is reading it?

I think I mentioned you would need to be on the east side of the river to get the deal you described. We agree about that. The foul and aggressive language you used doesn't make your points more convincing. The east side is not for me but I think it's terrific that it works for others. My advice to the guy who asked for help was to use the Internet to get familiar different neighborhoods. Everyone gets to decide for themselves. To the guy who asked the questions originally, feel free to instant message me. I promise I won't curse you out.

[BocaBill]

Is $900/ month apartment furnished, can you rent 1 month at a time any furnished apartment in the same building?

Yes, the apt was furnished with 2 flat screen TVs, refrig, stove, hot water heater, ceiling fans, A / C, sofa, dining table, washer / dryer. The building manager told me when I left that she has short term smaller furnished apt available if I needed it. I was surprised that I received my full deposit back. I had heard horror stories about not getting the deposit back down here. I know there are cheaper alternatives but I was pressed for time and needed to get into an apt soon. There are plenty of apt here in SD and more being built as I speak.

[Knowledge]

I think I mentioned you would need to be on the east side of the river to get the deal you described. We agree about that. The foul and aggressive language you used doesn't make your points more convincing. The east side is not for me but I think it's terrific that it works for others. My advice to the guy who asked for help was to use the Internet to get familiar different neighborhoods. Everyone gets to decide for themselves. To the guy who asked the questions originally, feel free to instant message me. I promise I won't curse you out.

$500 - $600 will get you a ocean view apartment with 24 hour security and two covered parking spaces in Santo Domingo Este. And no motherfucker, I do not have do not have to put up with loud music or Colmados. And before one of you critical motherfuckers try to challenge my "facts" if you don't live in Santo Domingo right now you're not in the position to tell anyone anything about real estate.

You aren't going to find a market price on an apartment on the internet. What you will find is jacked up prices aimed at gringos. Want to find a good deal on an apartment in Santo Domingo? Better have boots on the ground or a lovely chica to "front" for you. Because if you don't they are going to get so deep in your ass you won't need to go for your next regular colonoscopy. Just ask them for a report. LOL!

If you must hate, don't hate the player, hate the motherfucking game, my brother.

[SubCmdr]

$500 - $600 will get you a ocean view apartment with 24 hour security and two covered parking spaces in Santo Domingo Este. And no motherfucker, I do not have do not have to put up with loud music or Colmados. And before one of you critical motherfuckers try to challenge my "facts" if you don't live in Santo Domingo right now you're not in the position to tell anyone anything about real estate.

You aren't going to find a market price on an apartment on the internet. What you will find is jacked up prices aimed at gringos. Want to find a good deal on an apartment in Santo Domingo? Better have boots on the ground or a lovely chica to "front" for you. Because if you don't they are going to get so deep in your ass you won't need to go for your next regular colonoscopy. Just ask them for a report. LOL!

If you must hate, don't hate the player, hate the motherfucking game, my brother.

[Knowledge]

$500 will get a livable 2 or 3 bedroom apartment in a do it yourself building (no doorman / security or on property maintenance guy), especially west of Gomez or of course on the east side of the river. It depends on whether or not you mind Colmados and loud music. You have to pay a little extra to be on a few streets away from them.

SD has many options for rentals. She had a nice 3 bedroom house for 350 a month. She wanted to move to a new highrise apartment for 400 a month. 900 a month is a gringo price for SD.

[Knowledge]

Help the guy out, tell him where the $400 apartment is. If it's in a nice section of Gazcue near Avenida Francia like the $900 "gringo price" you might have a point. Do you have a point?

SD has many options for rentals. She had a nice 3 bedroom house for 350 a month. She wanted to move to a new highrise apartment for 400 a month. 900 a month is a gringo price for SD.

[OldKool]

SD has many options for rentals. She had a nice 3 bedroom house for 350 a month. She wanted to move to a new highrise apartment for 400 a month. 900 a month is a gringo price for SD.

Damn good report BocaBill! And a refreshing break from the constant negativity proffered by the critical crew. Keep up the good work. Glad you are enjoying the city like I am!

[SubCmdr]

I've been living in SD for the past year. I rented a 3/3 apt in Gazcue for $900/ month cable / internet included. Very good building with 24/ HR doorman. I live with my Dominican GF who I've known for 4 years. Gazcue is relatively safe and near a lot of govt buildings and close to the universities. Plenty of eye candy walking around all day long. I haven't got in any side action because my GF keeps a close watch on me and knows that there are many Dominicans looking for a gringo boyfriend. I've been approached almost every time I'm out at night either on the El Conde or in Jaragua. At night I see a lot of girls along Ave. Independencia and the Malecon. If you are looking for adventure there is a small town southwest of Santo Domingo by the name of Nizao where my GF told me there's been a recent influx of Venezuelan chicas working the bars near the river. This is the town where Vladimir Guerrero is from and his house is on a hill with the number '27' carved out on the side of the hill. The chicas are probably very cheap there. Health care is very inexpensive. I don't have insurance but have been to a couple of exceptional doctors. The most I was charged was $100 for an extensive office visit. Fruit and vegetables very inexpensive here. Taxis are cheap if you stay away from the ripoffs along El Conde who charge double or triple. Extremely humid from June through October. We had the A / see on full time during those months but the electric bill never got over $100. Everyone is very friendly and patient with my poor Spanish but I'm getting better everyday. Boca Chica is a den of thieves and you need to be very careful there. It can be exciting though. Some nice cheap chicas available but you will be hounded by vendors on the beach and beggars on the street. I met a gullible Canadian there one time and he ended up surrounded and isolated at a beach bar by 6 or 7 Dominicans and was forced to pay $60 for a cocktail. All in all it is a very stress free life here. Hope this helps.

Damn good report BocaBill! And a refreshing break from the constant negativity proffered by the critical crew. Keep up the good work. Glad you are enjoying the city like I am!

[Knowledge]

You can find monthly rates for furnished rooms and apartments on the Internet. Search for 'apartahotels' + Santo Domingo. You can also find furnished long term rentals on airbnb. Familiarize yourself with a map of the city if you have an idea where you want to live, then use the map to cross reference the deals you find.

Is $900/ month apartment furnished, can you rent 1 month at a time any furnished apartment in the same building?

[Ozzie1451]

I've been living in SD for the past year. I rented a 3/3 apt in Gazcue for $900/ month cable / internet included. Very good building with 24/ HR doorman. I live with my Dominican GF who I've known for 4 years. Gazcue is relatively safe and near a lot of govt buildings and close to the universities. Plenty of eye candy walking around all day long. I haven't got in any side action because my GF keeps a close watch on me and knows that there are many Dominicans looking for a gringo boyfriend. I've been approached almost every time I'm out at night either on the El Conde or in Jaragua. At night I see a lot of girls along Ave. Independencia and the Malecon. If you are looking for adventure there is a small town southwest of Santo Domingo by the name of Nizao where my GF told me there's been a recent influx of Venezuelan chicas working the bars near the river. This is the town where Vladimir Guerrero is from and his house is on a hill with the number '27' carved out on the side of the hill. The chicas are probably very cheap there. Health care is very inexpensive. I don't have insurance but have been to a couple of exceptional doctors. The most I was charged was $100 for an extensive office visit. Fruit and vegetables very inexpensive here. Taxis are cheap if you stay away from the ripoffs along El Conde who charge double or triple. Extremely humid from June through October. We had the A / see on full time during those months but the electric bill never got over $100. Everyone is very friendly and patient with my poor Spanish but I'm getting better everyday. Boca Chica is a den of thieves and you need to be very careful there. It can be exciting though. Some nice cheap chicas available but you will be hounded by vendors on the beach and beggars on the street. I met a gullible Canadian there one time and he ended up surrounded and isolated at a beach bar by 6 or 7 Dominicans and was forced to pay $60 for a cocktail. All in all it is a very stress free life here. Hope this helps.

Is $900/ month apartment furnished, can you rent 1 month at a time any furnished apartment in the same building?

[OnTime121]

I arrive at the Nuru spot. It is located in a very unassuming building complex. I was wondering if the driver had me in the right place. I go to the door. You ring a doorbell / camera and then they let you in. I kinda surprised them because I was early for my appointment. There was 6 women for me to choose from. I saw two that I was having a hard time choosing between. One was a little petite yellow bone and the other a pretty caramel toned woman. I chose caramel.

Thanks for the report, heading there soon. What is the name of the Nuru place?

The name is Odisea Spa.

[George03]

I arrive at the Nuru spot. It is located in a very unassuming building complex. I was wondering if the driver had me in the right place. I go to the door. You ring a doorbell / camera and then they let you in. I kinda surprised them because I was early for my appointment. There was 6 women for me to choose from. I saw two that I was having a hard time choosing between. One was a little petite yellow bone and the other a pretty caramel toned woman. I chose caramel.

Thanks for the report, heading there soon. What is the name of the Nuru place?

[BocaBill]

Has anyone been in this hotel? Good reviews on tripadvisor for 70 $ in zona colonial.

Guest friendly?

I'm am staying there right now for a couple of weeks. Not chica friendly but the security is lax and you might be able to sneak one in. It's a be&be with mostly couples. I have the smallest room for $200/ week.

[BocaBill]

I will be coming to DR / SD, in the last week of January. All of February - 1 week of March, any ex-pats from the east coast? NY, Jersey, Philly, wash DC, conn, mass, pa can chat? Was thinking about maybe retiring, would love to chat and find out about, how is it living there?

Thanks,

Strokenblkman

I've been living in SD for the past year. I rented a 3/3 apt in Gazcue for $900/ month cable / internet included. Very good building with 24/ HR doorman. I live with my Dominican GF who I've known for 4 years. Gazcue is relatively safe and near a lot of govt buildings and close to the universities. Plenty of eye candy walking around all day long. I haven't got in any side action because my GF keeps a close watch on me and knows that there are many Dominicans looking for a gringo boyfriend. I've been approached almost every time I'm out at night either on the El Conde or in Jaragua. At night I see a lot of girls along Ave. Independencia and the Malecon. If you are looking for adventure there is a small town southwest of Santo Domingo by the name of Nizao where my GF told me there's been a recent influx of Venezuelan chicas working the bars near the river. This is the town where Vladimir Guerrero is from and his house is on a hill with the number '27' carved out on the side of the hill. The chicas are probably very cheap there. Health care is very inexpensive. I don't have insurance but have been to a couple of exceptional doctors. The most I was charged was $100 for an extensive office visit. Fruit and vegetables very inexpensive here. Taxis are cheap if you stay away from the ripoffs along El Conde who charge double or triple. Extremely humid from June through October. We had the A / see on full time during those months but the electric bill never got over $100. Everyone is very friendly and patient with my poor Spanish but I'm getting better everyday. Boca Chica is a den of thieves and you need to be very careful there. It can be exciting though. Some nice cheap chicas available but you will be hounded by vendors on the beach and beggars on the street. I met a gullible Canadian there one time and he ended up surrounded and isolated at a beach bar by 6 or 7 Dominicans and was forced to pay $60 for a cocktail. All in all it is a very stress free life here. Hope this helps.

[SavePros321]

I really enjoyed Santo Domingo. After visiting there, I can see that I can do everything that I want in SD. I don't really have to go to Sosua again if I choose not to. I was only in SD for 2 days but I felt a good vibe from the city and will return for a couple of days in May before I hit Sosua.

Excellent report amigo. Appreciate you taking the time to share with us.