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[QUOTE=Boriman;1686780]I do not know if anyone can answer this question. Did anyone hear about what happened to the owner of 'Perla De Sosua?' It appears that he has disappeared and they believe his girlfriend and an accomplice might have murdered him.[/QUOTE]If you do a search I think someone shared an article a couple of weeks back. It seems you already know the info that was contained in said article though.
[QUOTE=Boriman;1686780]I do not know if anyone can answer this question. Did anyone hear about what happened to the owner of 'Perla De Sosua?' It appears that he has disappeared and they believe his girlfriend and an accomplice might have murdered him.[/QUOTE]Non-mongering stuff like this is always covered better on DR1 than any putaboard.
If you or your friends have this then stay away from this place. You may go 10 times before it happens but at some point you are going to be hooked. I have to admit it is better than being hooked on drugs but has a stronger influence on your mind. When it happens you will know right off something has changed in that ole brain because all of a sudden you went from thinking about being there every other day to thinking about being there every hour.
Having this as a sport is great but when the game last more than a few days playing the same team it turns super great for all that is playing. Something good can happen in the DR for those who will let it. Like others have said chemistry is everything either it is there or not. Just like daylight and dark.
[QUOTE=CharlesPooter;1686920]Non-mongering stuff like this is always covered better on DR1 than any putaboard.[/QUOTE]Good point Pooter. The reason something like this is important on this board is because it makes one aware of what is generally going on in Sosua. Also, one will now be cautious about staying at Perla because there have been issues about manner of payment. Even after Lewis went missing there were still people paying by credit card to stay there. The new owners, who are now in jail for having forged documents of the place, were asking people to pay them directly. Also, the former owner, Brent Lewis, was also responsible for Sosua Rentals, Renta Villas, Adult Mancation and a couple of other ventures. Last year, while I was there, he had set up some activity involving some chicas. In other words, rentals, activities and ventures that someone on this putaboard might have taken advantage of in the past and/or plan to take advantage of in the future (which, in this case, might now be a mistake since the owner Brent is now missing). It would be regrettable if someone on this board, in the future, paid for any of this only to lose their money!
By the way, thanks for your input.
[QUOTE=Boriman;1687223]
By the way, thanks for your input.[/QUOTE]No, I should be apologizing to you. My post was too abrupt. Your last post quite correctly points out that the mongering community should be aware that all is not kosher there. I should have thanked you for your original post and commented "for a more detailed discussion see DR1". (Of course DR1 contains the same high percentage of misleading posts, thread high-jacks, and flame wars as any other internet board, plus a lot more people trying to further their own agendas since local business people, property owners and lawyers, etc, post there.).
[QUOTE=Boriman;1686780]I do not know if anyone can answer this question. Did anyone hear about what happened to the owner of 'Perla De Sosua?' It appears that he has disappeared and they believe his girlfriend and an accomplice might have murdered him.[/QUOTE]There's lots of crime and corruption in our favorite mongering spot, but, aside the from petty scams conmen, pickpockets you find in most tourist towns, most of it will never affect the average monger (unless your raise your profile considerably) They have bigger fish to fry.
Well meaning mongers carry their own angels with them.
Like when I told my Canadian friends I was planning to go to Medellin of all places, thanks to info gained here, they were shocked.
Said I was crazy!
24 March to 30 March looking to go to Sosua for the first time. Any info on where to stay would be greatly appreciated. In addition, what is the best way for me to get there from Santo Domingo.
Thanks in advance.
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Or like me I screwed up. I should have flown into POP.
It is a $40 dollar taxi to the bus station.
How fucking dumb that they do not have the bus at the airport.
So, like me on Monday I will try to share a taxi to SD and take the bus.
I getting in too late for 11 am Metro bus, so I have Caribe Tours.
Caribe Tours (809-221-4422; [URL]www.caribetours.com.do[/URL]; corner of Av 27 de Febrero & Av Leopoldo Navarro; and Latest departure for Caribe Tours is 7 pm. Travel time to is 3 hours and 30 minutes, and the fare is 320 pesos.
Metro (809-227-0101; [URL]www.metroserviciosturisticos.com[/URL]; Calle Francisco Prats Ramrez) have individual depots west of the Zona Colonial. Caribe Tours has the most departures, and covers more of the smaller towns than Metro does. [URL]http://www.caribetours.com.do/viajes[/URL].
In Santo Domingo, the Metro bus station is located at Av. Churchill and Calle Francisco Prats Ramirez. Metro departures for Sosa are at 7 am, 11 am and 4 pm.
Metro Tours is located at Calle Principal (main highway) and Dr. Rosen in El Batey.
As for staying, I have not been in Sosua for 13 years, so I am going to try Rocky’s. I asked for a quiet room in the back. I sure that will not happen, but it is cheap.
[QUOTE=MCampbel98;1687909]24 March to 30 March looking to go to Sosua for the first time. Any info on where to stay would be greatly appreciated. In addition, what is the best way for me to get there from Santo Domingo.
Thanks in advance.
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[QUOTE=WorldTravel69;1687941]As for staying, I have not been in Sosua for 13 years, so I am going to try Rockys. I asked for a quiet room in the back. I sure that will not happen, but it is cheap.[/QUOTE]Unless your on a very tight budget I wouldn't say a Rockys because it's right next to the strip so its not quiet and now from understanding its just a very basic room. To not take money from Rick's pocket I suggest Mary Rose was there not long ago, but water off and on so I say just go with Casa Cayenna.
[QUOTE=MCampbel98;1687909]24 March to 30 March looking to go to Sosua for the first time. Any info on where to stay would be greatly appreciated. In addition, what is the best way for me to get there from Santo Domingo.
Thanks in advance.
M[/QUOTE]Casa Cayena.
[URL]http://www.casacayenahotel.com/[/URL]
Autobus.
[QUOTE=WorldTraveler3;1687952]Unless your on a very tight budget I wouldn't say a Rockys because it's right next to the strip so its not quiet and now from understanding its just a very basic room. To not take money from Rick's pocket I suggest Mary Rose was there not long ago, but water off and on so I say just go with Casa Cayenna.[/QUOTE]Or you can stay at Sosua Siites which Rick also manage. Its right across from Rocky. Mary Rose is to far from the strip in my opinion.
Is Sousa Sites quiet? Is there another place close to Rocky's comparable price that is quiet? Thanks
[QUOTE=Rahsta;1688135]Or you can stay at Sosua Siites which Rick also manage. Its right across from Rocky. Mary Rose is to far from the strip in my opinion.[/QUOTE].
Sosua Suites isn't exactly quiet, but it's not loud either. It's right across from Rocky's, and the apartments are spacious and clean. During the night you can hear a little bit of music from the bars nearby, Rumba's is right around the corner. But it's a convenient location, if you are on the second floor it's a good view of Calle Dr Rosen and some talent that walks by at all hours of the day. There is a security guard on site at night.
If you want quietness, I'd suggest Casa Cayena. Well priced, the rooms are clean and comfortable and you have breakfast and dinner included in the price (if Wilfried still has that special which I believe he does). It's about a 4 minute walk from Rocky's and it's still a convenient location. Actually a good number of hotels in Sosua are within walking distance of all the action, I don't think I've stayed anywhere that isn't more than a 5 minute walk. And it's pretty safe to walk around (as long as you're being sensible. Don't wear a noticeable watch or pull out your smartphone where it's visible to everyone.) There are lots of punters walking around at all times during the day, during the night I'd advise some caution. The less people you see on the street and the later it gets, the more vulnerable you become. Common sense stuff.
If you're able to fly into POP, the action is just 15 minutes (maybe not even 15 minutes) away. I'll fly into STI because POP is a more expensive airport to fly into, or sometimes I'll fly into POP and leave out of STI.
[QUOTE=DCups;1688211]Is Sousa Sites quiet? Is there another place close to Rocky's comparable price that is quiet? Thanks
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If you really want quiet, try Casa Valeria. IMO it's almost too quiet. Casa Cayena is great, but it can be a bit noisy, depending on who your neighbors are.
I put together a few hotels. I am sure there are a few more.
1. Sosua by the Sea, Calle Bruno Philips, El Batey. Rates: $80-110. Tel: (809) 571-3222. [URL]http://www.sosuabythesea.com/[/URL].
2. *Europa Plaza Hotel, Danny's Bar, Pedro Clisante #14. Rates: $40. Tel: +1 809-571-3335. [URL]http://www.hotelplazaeuropa.com/[/URL].
3. Plaza Europa. Calle Pedro Clisante #16, El Batey. Rates: $35-. Tel: 1-809-571-3335,1-809-571-3479 [URL]http://www.hotelplazaeuropa.com/[/URL] [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Plaza-Europa/630782653678731[/URL].
4. Hotel D'Piero. Rates: $40-55. [URL]http://www.hotelpierososua.com/english.html[/URL] [URL]https://www.facebook.com/hotelsosuapiero[/URL].
5. Hotel El Colibri. Calle Pedro Clisante #141 El Batey. Rates: $33-58. Tel: 809.571. 1847. [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-El-Colibri-Sosua/111665282218542[/URL].
6. Hotel Las Palmeras de Don Antonio, Calle Dr. Rosen #3, El Batey. Rates: $36-38. Tel: +1 (809) 571-2662. [URL]http://hotel-las-palmeras.com/country-guide/sosua-en/[/URL].
7. Hotel Orchidee. Calle Dr. Rosen #24, El Batey. Rates: $27-38. Tel: +1 829-380-0715. [URL]http://www.hotelorchidee.ch/[/URL].
8. Rocky's, Calle Dr. Rosen #24, El Batey, El Batey, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Telephone (Spanish): (809) 571-2951 Cellular (English): (809) 481-2951. Rates: $27. [URL]http://www.rockysbar.com/[/URL].
9. Sosua Suites Condos, Calle Dr. Rosen #24, El Batey. Rates: $60-70. Tel: 809.771. 5777, Cell: 809.481. 2951. [URL]http://sosua-suites.com/[/URL].
10. *Casa Cayena, Calle Dr. Rosen #25, El Batey. Rates: $65-105. Tel: +1 (809) 571-2662. [URL]http://www.casacayenahotel.com/[/URL] Gives ISG discounts.
11. *Terra Linda Resort, Calle Dr. Rosen #26 - El Batey, Sosa. Rates: $85-115. Tel: US and Canada: +1-866-332-3590. [URL]http://www.terralindaresortsosua.com/index.htm?lbl=yh-en[/URL].
12. Casa Valeria, Calle Dr. Rosen #28, Sosa, El Batey. Rates: $50-60. Tel: +809 571 3565. [URL]http://hotelcasavaleria.net/[/URL].
13. *New Garden Hotel, Calle Dr. Rosen #32. Rates: +1 (809) 571-2662. [URL]http://www.newgardenhotel.net/[/URL] X Gives ISG discounts.
14. Apart-Hotel Romanoff, Calle Ayuntamiento, El Batey. Rates: $30. Tel: 809-885-2337. Fax: 809-907-4503. [URL]http://www.hotel-dominican-republic.net/apart-hotel-617-romanoff-sosua.html[/URL].
15. Hotel Sea Breeze, Alejo Martinez # 10, El Batey. Rates: $40-60. Tel: 809-571-4712. [URL]http://hotelseabreezesosua.net/[/URL].
16. Mary Rose, Dr Alejo Martinez #33, El Batey. Rates: $45-64. Tel: 809 882 8221. [URL]http://www.maryrosedr.com/[/URL].
17. Coco Hotel. Calle Alejo Martinez #131. Rates: $30-40. Tel: 1-809-571-3217. [URL]http://www.cocohotelcoco.com/[/URL].
18. Hotel Ana Celia, Calle Prolongacion Pedro Clisante #35, El Batey. Rates: $40. Tel: 1-809-5711332, Toll Free from Canada and United States 1-800-753-6198. [URL]http://www.hotelanaceliasosua.com/[/URL].
19. Playa Chiquita, Avenida Martinez Casino Playa Chiquita, Cabarete. Rates: $40. Tel: 809 571-3416. [URL]http://www.playa-chiquita.com/[/URL].
20. Hotel Voramar Sosua, Alejo Martinez Playa Chiquita. Rates: $40- 45. Tel: Phone (001) 809-571-3910. [URL]http://hotelvoramar-sosua.com/home/home.php[/URL].
21. Coral Blanco Hotel, Calle Argentina, Playa Chiquita. Rates: $50. Tel: 1 829 9247900, (USA):
1 609 9100444. [URL]http://coralblanco.com/?page_id=60[/URL].
22. Tropix Hotel, Camino del Libre #7. Rates: $56. Tel: +1-809-571-2291. [URL]http://www.tropixhotel.com/[/URL].
23. Hotel Don Andres, Calle Alejo Martinez #6, Cabarete. Rates: $32-52. Tel: Dicky Voorburg +1-809-8757890, Henri van der Aa +1-809-8562005. [URL]http://www.hoteldonandres.com/[/URL].
24. *BlackBeards Adult Resort.
Costambar Beach, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Reservations: 1-809-970-3268.
E-mail: [EMAIL]Info@BlackBeardsadultresort.com[/EMAIL].
[URL]http://www.blackbeardsadultresort.com/[/URL]
* Chicas in the hotel bar.