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    Recommend good place for motorcycle ride within 100km of POP?

    Hello, I rented a new rtr180 motorcycle and am enjoying riding around the country very much. Not a big fan of the city riding here. This bike does fine on rough roads and mild offroad only. So far have been to cabarete, sosua, top of the Jesus statue mountain in pop (wow that road kicked ass -...
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    Recommend a good place to rent an on/off road bike in Puerto Plata?

    Hello all, My girlfriend and I will be going to RIU Bachata in Puerto Plata May 7-14. I am a serious on and off road rider in Canada and love to ride. Can anyone reccomend a place that has good reliable bikes to use off-road and on road in puerto plata. Japanese, chinese or indian is fine. I...
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    Anyone up for motorcycle adventure? In Sosua at casa marina beach jan 25-feb 1

    I have been riding for 24 years - 8 competitively on a highly modified 2 stroke dirt bike and would love to meet some fellow enthuisiests. I really enjoyed the huge ride report, and would be interested in something similiar. Anyone else? Or just haging out with some cool guys for beers. Maybe...
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    In Sosua jan 25-feb1 would love to have a drink and hear stories of local businessmen

    Hello, I am considering moving to the carribean or mexico to start a tourist business, and would love to hear your stories over a beer or something. One of the ventures i would be into would be adventure motorcycle tours as I have been riding for 24 years - 8 competitively, also I am a pilot...
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    Recommended motorcycle rental place in Puerto Plata?

    Hello, We will be staying at the Paradise Beach Resort & Casino from dec. 26th to january 9th and want to rent some dual sport bikes. I guess we will settle for DT200's probably. Are there are reccomended places to rent in Puerto Plata? I have read the horror stories on here and do not want...
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    Peso's or american dollars best for bargaining?

    I want to get a bunch of small bills from the bank here for when I go down to the DR. Best to bargain with shop owners, rental places, etc with peso's or american dollars? Other places I have been, I have found it handy to pick up 500 american $1 bills before I go. Should I do that, or get a...
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    Looking for ANY dominican motorcycling info.

    Every other country where I go, it is very easy to find dirt biking info. Info like: Where to rent. What model bikes are available. What trails are reccomended. Where are the other enthusiasts to meet up with and get shown around and socialize with. pictures. stories. Can't find ANYTHING on...
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    Really only need a birth certificate and photo id for canadians visiting DR?

    Is it true I don't need a passport? drivers license (photo ID) and birth certificate is enough? Would be nice not to have to renew my passport, but if I need to, then I need to. Thanks, Phil
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    Best place to rent on and off road (dual sport) motorcycles in Playa Dorada area?

    A friend and I are big off-road motorcycle racers here in Canada - are there any places that rent GOOD dual sport bikes there, or are they all around the same? Last time I was there I rented a DT200 and that is ok, but a better bike would be more fun ;-) Thanks, Phil
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    Paradise Beach Resort & Casino a good hotel?

    Looked up lots of reviews of it and lots of good value for the money comments, but some horror stories. Can anyone give me the real story? A friend of mine and I are looking to visit there for two weeks right after christmas. Thanks, Phil