Santo Domingo

[Joe100]

A few posts back, someone was being advised to move from SD to Sosua. To get the bus take an Uber to the Caribe Tours Bus Station. Roughly once per hour there is a bus leaving for Sosua and the journey takes 5 hours. Buy a ticket at the counter (350-400 peso) & then cruise the line of bus stops in advance of the scheduled dept. Time. There may be an announcement but if you just have pidgeon Spanish like me, you may miss it. You need to get into that queue to secure your place on the bus.

On the other end, I ignored the guy with the Taxi sign and just used a moto. They were offering transfer to downtown Sosua for 500 - I gave him 200.

It's a 5 hour journey but it didn't seem so painful.

[OldKool]

In the last 2 weeks 2 different girls have sent me pictures from their hospital beds. Hospital gowns on and interveinous lines in place. Guess what they want.

[Knowledge]

I agree, and to keep it simple and stress free I adhere very strictly to a long standing rule: Never send money to anyone for any reason. With this unbreakable rule in place, the many relentless ploys to get me to break it is free entertainment. It is high comedy.

I would call a scammer someone who does something like threaten to call the police and accuse you of some crime unless you give her money. A girl on the internet who asks you to send me money is simply fishing for fools. If you send money to someone you have never met, you surely are aware you are throwing it away?

[Cuba Tourist]

I would call a scammer someone who does something like threaten to call the police and accuse you of some crime unless you give her money. A girl on the internet who asks you to send me money is simply fishing for fools. If you send money to someone you have never met, you surely are aware you are throwing it away?

[Guerinto]

Hi guys,

Although I have two regulars in SD and one in Santiago that I met via Dominican Cupid and these are all fine ladies not scammers I always try to add to the roster for my upcoming trips. Lately I've noticed the new cupid chicas I've contacted are all asking for $100 or peso equivalent before I even meet them (enticing me with sexy naked photos). Has this happened to you? How do you handle it? I normally say no I will pay you generously when I meet you x time / day at my hotel but not before and some agree to that and some don't proving their scam. I am just wondering how some of you guys handle this. The Filipino chicks on Filipino Cupid do this, too. Cheers.

I have had this happen when exchanging WhatsApp information and I always decline, stating I prefer the meet in person type of interaction. If they insist, I delete them and move on. While 1 in 10 may be legitimate, there are more than enough women out there that do not try to get Western Union money. I treat anyone looking for money before meeting as a scammer and I move on.

Once we meet in person, I have no problem being generous within reason, but until then, no money. I've heard every sob story in existence. I'm sure there are many women that scam themselves some nice regular spending money with these tactics. I find Dominicans and Jamaicans very consistent with this method of operation. I pretty much doubt I will ever go back to the DR because I have so much more fun in Colombia and Peru.

[Knowledge]

No harm, no foul, the place is a clip joint from day one. You had no way of knowing that. Except researching it here or asking questions. $100 is a crazy high price to pay anywhere in the country unless you are getting something much more special than what's offered at Oasis. Don't get me wrong, there are many places that will give you false reasons to pay that much but it's not necessary. Now you are a veteran, share your experience and help others.

I went to the place right next to Foxys tonight (NOT Foxys but the place right next to it. Not sure of the name) down by the Malecon in Zona Colonial. About 10-12 girls there. All decent looking. I don't normally spend $100 but one of the girls kept working my dk long enough that I started thinking with it.

Got to the room and dropped my guard. Let jeans and wallet out of my sight for a short while. 6th sense kicked in and I checked the wallet - 100 euro missing. She magically 'found' it when challenged but no joy on the missing 5000 peso. They heard me out but wouldn't return the 5000.

Lesson learned. I dropped my guard. However, be aware of that place. I'd steer well clear.

[D Cups]

Hi guys,

Although I have two regulars in SD and one in Santiago that I met via Dominican Cupid and these are all fine ladies not scammers I always try to add to the roster for my upcoming trips. Lately I've noticed the new cupid chicas I've contacted are all asking for $100 or peso equivalent before I even meet them (enticing me with sexy naked photos). Has this happened to you? How do you handle it? I normally say no I will pay you generously when I meet you x time / day at my hotel but not before and some agree to that and some don't proving their scam. I am just wondering how some of you guys handle this. The Filipino chicks on Filipino Cupid do this, too. Cheers.

[Grandnash84]

There were about 30 freaks in there.

30 girls working? How? That place can maybe hold 20 people max LOL.

[Joe100]

At Mr. E. you're quite right on all counts. Although hindsight is 20/20, I was off my game. The involuntary 'tip' I see as a stupidity tax.

I'm usually the last to pay over the going rate but blood was flowing away from my brain to other parts!

I guess if there is a silver lining, I can thank her / them for me now upping my game. Decided to take the bus to Sosua today. Will still be going to other places over the next couple of weeks but need to get something out of my system.

[Haven123]

First time to SD. In Sosua, Cabarete, Pto Pta I always knew where to exchange money for good rates.

Anyone have any suggestions in downtown SD? Are there grocery stores or something like in the Puerto Plata area where you can exchange USD for good rates.

Also, if anyone has any good private drivers with Uber type pricing from airport and within town, that would also be much appreciated. Thanks!

[Mr Enternational]

Really need some help here. I am booked to arrive early Jan to SD. Now, I don't speak Spanish and I will only be in town for 4 nights. What I'm looking for is p4 p only for day time and night action. Can you please recommend bars and places to pick up from, rates for ST & LT. Another point worth mentioning, I prefer to take the girsl back to my hotel.

Ditto what SavePros and Old Kool said, plus read Joe 100's last report (reminded me of the bathtub scene on The Mack.) As MrGogo likes to say, Santo Domingo will chew you up and spit you out. Imagine what she could have taken him for had he took her back to his room. But of course you will be taking them back to your room in Sosua just the same. Risks of the hobby.

[Mr Enternational]

I went to the place right next to Foxys tonight (NOT Foxys but the place right next to it. Not sure of the name) down by the Malecon in Zona Colonial. About 10-12 girls there. All decent looking. I don't normally spend $100 but one of the girls kept working my dk long enough that I started thinking with it.

Got to the room and dropped my guard. Let jeans and wallet out of my sight for a short while. 6th sense kicked in and I checked the wallet - 100 euro missing. She magically 'found' it when challenged but no joy on the missing 5000 peso. They heard me out but wouldn't return the 5000.

Lesson learned. I dropped my guard. However, be aware of that place. I'd steer well clear.

LOL. You are talking about Oasis. I took some guys there once and the manager said if I bring a person to session, then I get a free session. That should let you know how overpriced the place is.

You should have hit me up man. Me and my girl went to GBP. There were about 30 freaks in there. I have never seen so many chicks in that place. For the $100 that you spent, you could have gotten 4 chicks for the hour AND bought drinks for them (4 chicks 4000 pesos, drinks 200 pesos each = 4800 pesos or $100). And they are some honest hoes. They wouldn't have taken you for the mandatory optional tip that that chick did.

[Joe100]

I went to the place right next to Foxys tonight (NOT Foxys but the place right next to it. Not sure of the name) down by the Malecon in Zona Colonial. About 10-12 girls there. All decent looking. I don't normally spend $100 but one of the girls kept working my dk long enough that I started thinking with it.

Got to the room and dropped my guard. Let jeans and wallet out of my sight for a short while. 6th sense kicked in and I checked the wallet - 100 euro missing. She magically 'found' it when challenged but no joy on the missing 5000 peso. They heard me out but wouldn't return the 5000.

Lesson learned. I dropped my guard. However, be aware of that place. I'd steer well clear.

[Mr Gogo]

I would suggest you catch the Metro bus because it makes less stops and takes you directly into Sosua. Carib tours drops you in Charmicos and it can be very overwhelming for a newbie with luggage. With Metro you just walk down the hill a few feet. Metro leaves at 7 am, 11 am and 4 pm. Catch the 7 am and you are on the beach in Sosua by noon. I've caught both and will never catch Carib tours again unless there aren't other options.

[OldKool]

If your flight is set get a hotel on El Conde the zona colona. Spend the night there go to Sosua in the morning on Carib tours. Buses start leaving as early as 6 in the morning. It is 4 or 5 hour ride. The ride has great views of the real DR. I think you will enjoy the ride. The bus is about 400 pesos and are clean and comfortable.

There are decent SWs on El Conde and the massage girls will go back to your hotel for 2000 pesos. These is cafe called Pacos on El Conde where SWs post all day. 2 or 3 at a time. You do not need spanish to be successful in Sosua. There about 200 plus girls waiting for you. SD is great if you have contacts and speak Spanish. If you stayig in SD then go to the malls which nice and the casinos in the evening. I understand the Jaraaqua hotel and casino has decent action action. All girls will go back to your room.