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Boca Chica, Santo Domingo and Jarabacoa 1-17-08 to 1-24-08 My wife and I spent a week at Oasis Hamaca in Boca Chic with side trips to Santo Domingo and Jarabacoa and had a great time. We are in our mid 50?s travel a fair amount to Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, but this was our first...

Got back for Boca Chica last night spent the week at Oasis Hamaca and my wife and I had a great time. I?ll send a more complete trip report latter but I thought I?d send some quick comments today. Room-a little worn but very clean, big and comfortable. Food - sometimes very good but always...

Is the National Forestry School still located in Jarabacoa? I taught there in 1975 while in the Peace Corps and would like to visit. I already have transportation from Boca Chica arranged but could use directions or an address for the school. My misty recollection is it was on a road on the...

I spent this morning snow blowing the driveway in the dark, now that?s what I hate about winter and it isn?t getting any better after 56 years, but my wife and I are leaving for the DR on Thursday for a week can?t wait. Anything special up for Boca Chica this weekend, I?d particularly like to...

Do any off the tour agencies in BC have trips to the baseball games in Santo Domingo. I'm in BC from 1-18 to 1-23 when I think the playoffs are played and I'd love to go to a game.

How long will it take to drive from BC to Boca de Yuma and is the route through La Romana on Rt 3 the best route for the trip.

I read the Feast of the Goat a few years ago and loved it are there any other suggestions for good books about the DR particularly by Dominicans. My own tastes tends to fiction but I also like entertaining nonfiction.

How long will it take to get from Boca Chica to Jarabacoa. I booked a private driver and will be leaving on a Monday morning. My plan is to leave early spend four or five hours in Jarabacoa then make it back to Boca Chica the same day. Is this trip reasonable for an American trying to get as...

I'd like to do a little fishing while I'm in Boca Chica in January but don't want to an expensive charter. I'm bringing some basic light saltwater gear, is it possible to fish off the beach or better yet get one on the locals to take you out for a few hours in the small open boats for...

I?m going to be in Boca Chica from January 17 to the 23. Is there live music in Boca Chica. I love Latin Music and would love to see big band with horns and the whole show but will take what I can get. I know there is lots of music in Santo Domingo but I?m unsure of getting back at night and...

I'm going to be in Boca Chica in January and I want to visit Jarabaoca. Is it reasonable to do a day trip? It's just over 100 miles and I'm hoping I could get there in 2 to 3 hours spend a few hours and get back before dark. I was thinking of renting a car, I haven't been to the DR for 30...