Sosua Reports

[Charles Pooter]

I did this to meet some friends arriving after I did. I went to the taxi stand, told him that I wanted to go to the airport. Bought out the whole car, and he dropped me off at the toll booth. They can't go any further than that. Saved a few steps from being dropped off at hwy 5.

Actually 800 metres. Makes a difference if you have baggage.

[Charles Pooter]

That is what I do if I am traveling solo but sometimes I am traveling with one of my favorita's and her son in which case I just take the entire car.

Flash git! In that case just pay for the whole back seat (200 pesos).

[ReadyToGetOnIt]

Thanks for the info. The carro publico will take you all the way to the airport I assume? They don't try to just dump you off at "the 5 & airport drive" do they?

I did this to meet some friends arriving after I did. I went to the taxi stand, told him that I wanted to go to the airport. Bought out the whole car, and he dropped me off at the toll booth. They can't go any further than that. Saved a few steps from being dropped off at hwy 5.

[Manizales911]

450 last time I dd so two years ago, so 550 now sounds about right.

A cheaper alternative is just to buy both front seats for 100 pesos. I always do that.

That is what I do if I am traveling solo but sometimes I am traveling with one of my favorita's and her son in which case I just take the entire car.

[StripperMan]

450 last time I dd so two years ago, so 550 now sounds about right.

A cheaper alternative is just to buy both front seats for 100 pesos. I always do that.

Yes you can do it but it is not 300 pesos, it's more like 550 if I remember correctly.

Thanks for the info. The carro publico will take you all the way to the airport I assume? They don't try to just dump you off at "the 5 & airport drive" do they?

[Charles Pooter]

Yes you can do it but it is not 300 pesos, it's more like 550 if I remember correctly.

450 last time I dd so two years ago, so 550 now sounds about right.

A cheaper alternative is just to buy both front seats for 100 pesos. I always do that.

[Manizales911]

Can I do this to get to POP? Just rent out the whole car for 300 p?

Yes you can do it but it is not 300 pesos, it's more like 550 if I remember correctly.

[Frannie]

As long as you stick to the big banks, and the large stores, no problem.

But NEVER use a card otherwise, especially the ScotiaBank ATM in the drug store at the Texaco station. That machine is compromised most of the time, and there's no one to complain to.

I have used that one quite a few times and not had a problem, but it is probably best to use the one at the main branch of Banco Popular where there is security 24 hours, though preferable to use in the daytime, or the ATM inside supermercado Playero when it is open, or there is a Banco Popular machine in the air conditioned booth on the outer wall of La Pola supermarket. There is also a Banco Popular ATM on the outdoor concourse at the airport at Santiago, on the main highway through Puerto Plata, and at La Sirena. The ATM at Scotia Bank in Puerto Plata also has armed security round the clock. I would avoid the BanReservas ATMs as they tend to have low limits, which makes it an expensive proposition.

[Oakie]

My first time in Sosua next month, just need to know if there are ATM's or Banks in the town.

As long as you stick to the big banks, and the large stores, no problem.

But NEVER use a card otherwise, especially the ScotiaBank ATM in the drug store at the Texaco station. That machine is compromised most of the time, and there's no one to complain to.

[StripperMan]

Is taking a carro publico from Sosua to POP for 300 pesos an option?

First, I believe they are called carro publicos. They are the older Toyota Camry's mainly that most Dominicans use to get from Sosua to PP (& other areas). Last I checked the charge was 50 pesos one-way with each car being packed 6-deep not including driver. The pickup / drop-off point is Dr. Rosen & 5 (south side about 100 m from Rumba).

I have taken one to Cabarete and just took the option of renting out the whole car for 300 p.

Can I do this to get to POP? Just rent out the whole car for 300 p?

[Charles Pooter]

What are the going rates for: ST?

I never pay more than 1500 pesos and never less.

What are the going rates for: Motos during the day.

30 pesos short trip within El Batey. 50 pesos if into LOS Charamicos or Sosua Abajo, or out past the clinic towards Cabarete.

What are the going rates for: Taxi between SU and Costambar?

1000 to 1200 pesos each way. Plus waiting time.

To save money (unless you have a lot of baggage and need picking up from your hotel) go to La Parada de Puerto Plata and negotiate with a publico driver for a dedicated publico to Costambar for 600 pesos. But they will not want to wait around for you.

[Wjj1234]

My first time in Sosua next month, just need to know if there are ATM's or Banks in the town.

[Oakie]

Personal anecdote:

I have heard there are very powerful interest that want to invest in Sosua and that is part of the reason for the recent crackdown. Both Rumbas and the Latins are supposed to re-open with a new format only time will tell what's in the future for our favorite hoe town.

As usual, thanks for the real time update, and your own special take!

[ForceSteeler]

Time is a punta worst enemy. I've noticed a lot of chicas have seen in the past 4 years. I noticed the aging weight and other things that lets me know they are past their Prime. When a chica is in her prime she is riding high and turns down many requests from guys like us. Most of whom regret it later when they realize they see you a lot and they cutted off a lifeline.

Well I would not say that. Its all about how a working girl take care of themselves. Most DR Chicas, drink beer, fuck different gringos every night, Do not exercise or workout, hang out late, party all night. So after a few months or 1-2 Years go by they usually start looking like shit, that kind of lifestyles takes a toll on the body heavy.

Now when I go to Brazil, I have seen working girls that I met maybe 4-5 Years ago, Look even better now, Because a lot of Brazilians, workout heavy, they eat good food, and they take care of themselves and it shows. Age is nothing but a number You can slow the aging process if you take care of yourself.

[GrownMan1]

I saw a the'Latins crush from days gone by. She has the look I like along with her flaca body. She also has a strut that makes her stand out. I smashed a while ago and later she un-friended me on Facebook saying she had a boyfriend after which I saw her in Classicos one night and I asked her about seeing her on a regular basis, she said I wasn't her type. Maybe it was my cologne. Or lack of it. LOL!

I have seen her several times and she walks up to me flirting with me obviously looking for work but I am thinking "but I am not your type?" I've blown her off since then. What I found interesting is how different she looked in the sunlight she had blemishes on her face that made her look totally different during the day than at night. Even her body looks different, I don't know if she has lost weight but the difference between night and day was startling.

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Time is a punta worst enemy. I've noticed a lot of chicas have seen in the past 4 years. I noticed the aging weight and other things that lets me know they are past their Prime. When a chica is in her prime she is riding high and turns down many requests from guys like us. Most of whom regret it later when they realize they see you a lot and they cutted off a lifeline.