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[QUOTE=PayForIt;2643577]In terms of non-mongering activities which is best. Sosua or Santo Domingo?[/QUOTE]Santo Domingo. It is the capital whereas Sosua is just a small beach town with 2 traffic lights. In Sosua you can literally walk everywhere.

[QUOTE=PayForIt;2643577]That's correct. Thanks to John for the information. But it would be from Punta Cana and 6 hours just s...[/QUOTE]My bad, I should read the post I'm responding to before I post. Before all those resorts were plunked down in Punta Cana, there was nothing but cane. I hate all those faux luxury hotels and I'm naturally disposed to hate that entire "city".

Santo Domingo has a layered history and a layered architecture going back to the early 16th century. The Zona Colonial, the walled parts of the City are amazing.

If you're interested in nature, just drive NW along the coast on an excellent road. No more than an hour drive you get to Miches at the mouth of Baha de Saman, which is an awesome geographical feature.

HI All, Will be down in the DR later in Jan and was curious what the exchange for Canadian dollar was. I called a local Currency exchange and was quoted 41.11 peso for one Canadian and just wanted to know if that was close to what is listed in the DR at the WU of Jennys in Costambar.

[QUOTE=Kozak;2643983]HI All, Will be down in the DR later in Jan and was curious what the exchange for Canadian dollar was. I called a local Currency exchange and was quoted 41.11 peso for one Canadian and just wanted to know if that was close to what is listed in the DR at the WU of Jennys in Costambar.[/QUOTE]Go here: [URL]https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=CAD&To=DOP[/URL].

When you use your credit or debit card, that's pretty much the rate you will get.

[QUOTE=Kozak;2643983]HI All, Will be down in the DR later in Jan and was curious what the exchange for Canadian dollar was. I called a local Currency exchange and was quoted 41.11 peso for one Canadian and just wanted to know if that was close to what is listed in the DR at the WU of Jennys in Costambar.[/QUOTE]At [URL]www.xe.com[/URL] the exchange is 45.34 DOP for 1 CAD. I always exchange with Frank El Azuano in El Conde, with him you'll get the exchange rate of that day.

[QUOTE=RebelMonger;2645476]At [URL]www.xe.com[/URL] the exchange is 45.34 DOP for 1 CAD. I always exchange with Frank El Azuano in El Conde, with him you'll get the exchange rate of that day.[/QUOTE]You are talking about exchanging in Santo Domingo; he is asking about Puerto Plata.

Has anyone had experience with or heard about what happens if you test positive for COVID in the DR when traveling back to the US? I believe that now the US is requiring a negative test within 24 hours of departure. I can't seem to find info on quarantine requirements in the DR. It seems the CDC says 5 days at least before you can travel. And then I assume you would have to get a negative test.

I arrived at Las Americas airport in Santo Domingo late afternoon yesterday, and requested a ride from the airport to Gazcue with Uber. The first two Uber drivers that accepted my offer wanted to get me in a fare negotiation game which I denied. They complained that the Uber's fare are too low. They both individually asked me to cancel the trip since I wasn't willing to negotiate a fare with them and I declined, since I wasn't the one who rejected the fare that Uber offered. Of course, finally they had to cancel, which led to Uber redirecting my request to other available Uber drivers. The third Uber driver picked me up without an issue. We can soon forget that with the advent of Uber, not only have fares for city commercial rides, particularly from and to the airports, become considerably low but also there is a sense of security that never existed before, when you get an Uber ride.

[QUOTE=Cestme;2649455]I arrived at Las Americas airport in Santo Domingo late afternoon yesterday, and requested a ride from the airport to Gazcue with Uber. The first two Uber drivers that accepted my offer wanted to get me in a fare negotiation game which I denied. They complained that the Uber's fare are too low. They both individually asked me to cancel the trip since I wasn't willing to negotiate a fare with them and I declined, since I wasn't the one who rejected the fare that Uber offered. Of course, finally they had to cancel, which led to Uber redirecting my request to other available Uber drivers. The third Uber driver picked me up without an issue. We can soon forget that with the advent of Uber, not only have fares for city commercial rides, particularly from and to the airports, become considerably low but also there is a sense of security that never existed before, when you get an Uber ride.[/QUOTE]I concur. Uber in the Boca chica area can be a game. They do exactly as you say, and it gets worse after 4 pm. Sometimes me and the guys will catch Uber from Zona Colonial to Boca chica to get fish and drink. If we leave the beach about 4 pm we might get a fair Uber driver but after that and the price goes up. Indriver is far better IMO. The app is on the play store and easy to understand. You leave a bid and they accept or not. No credit card needed, you pay cash. If you aren't sure about the fare, go to the Uber app and find out the price. Then shoot your bid a little lower and increase it.

I'm sure Uber sees all the cancelled trips in the BC area but Uber hasn't done anything to stop it and have them honor the first price.

There are some really nice villas available with pools and beachside views there. The price is not bad and I am thinking of renting one for a mongering weekend with a friend. My question is this: can I freely import.

Chicas to my villa or does this require registration and / or a fee every time I bring in a lady. I have a great source of 20-30 year old chicas from San Pedro de Marcoris and they are more than willing to come for a night or too to have fun, but if there is a fee involved, I will look for a place in Juan Dolio. The beach is not as nice, but I know I won't be arguing with security about the wisdom of paying chicas to spend the night with me.

I have played and travelled mostly in SE Asia. Love the women there. Slim petite pretty and easy and when not easy low cost.

A business associate and I are looking to buy a Hotel in Central America or the Dominican.

I have been perusing Tagged using the meet me function to have a look at the women.

Yuck is my opinion.

80% of them are fat and very fat and simply not attractive.

My review is not in depth or comprehensive but YUCK.

Am I missing something? Are young 30 ish aged women available and easy to fuck? I can not and never have done fat women.

What Central American country has the best women?

I don't mean to offend simply asking.

PP.

[QUOTE=MrGogo;2649487]I concur. Uber in the Boca chica area can be a game. They do exactly as you say, and it gets worse after 4 pm. Sometimes me and the guys will catch Uber from Zona Colonial to Boca chica to get fish and drink. If we leave the beach about 4 pm we might get a fair Uber driver but after that and the price goes up. Indriver is far better IMO. The app is on the play store and easy to understand. You leave a bid and they accept or not. No credit card needed, you pay cash. If you aren't sure about the fare, go to the Uber app and find out the price. Then shoot your bid a little lower and increase it.

I'm sure Uber sees all the cancelled trips in the BC area but Uber hasn't done anything to stop it and have them honor the first price.[/QUOTE]Thank you, Mr. Gogo. Never heard of Indriver before. I will give it a trial next time.

I found a reliable Uber driver whoI secured for my travel needs. I pay a bit more then he would make normally and bit less then the cabs. We know each other now and he is thrilled to drivr me around. Ususally a propina when I leave. He picks up my girls and I never have to worry about getting around.

[QUOTE=Cestme;2649924]Thank you, Mr. Gogo. Never heard of Indriver before. I will give it a trial next time.[/QUOTE]

Hey fellas me and 3 friends will land at Puerto Plata tomorrow and are on the fence of whether to rent a car and split 4 ways or take uber and do the same. If rent then what rental agency do you recommend? Thanks.

[QUOTE=Sammytheman;2653081]Hey fellas me and 3 friends will land at Puerto Plata tomorrow and are on the fence of whether to rent a car and split 4 ways or take uber and do the same. If rent then what rental agency do you recommend? Thanks.[/QUOTE]Where do you plan on going in the car? Renting has gotten very expensive because it is now mandatory to get their insurance. Plus there were already exorbitant taxes. So whatever price you see for the car, double it. Next week in Santo Domingo a car is going to cost me $215 for 4 days, whereas I used to pay as low as $14 per day. So if there is really no place you had planned on needing to drive, then it is best to go with the taxi or Uber.