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Dear all - I would like to thank all those that gave me such great advice about the "gua-gua's" in the DR. I did indeed locate them with ease. I was shocked to find that 20 or 30 people in the gua-gua was quite normal (when I got on in San Juan it was empty... by Cabereta I couldn't move...

I'm travelling to DR over Christmas and I am making a few stops in some smaller cities (Cabrera, San Juan, Cofresi, Puerto Plata). I would like to take some USEFUL gifts to the local people there. I've heard that crayons and school supplies for children are very popular and that soaps...

Hello! I'm planning a trip to DR on Dec 17 for 10 days. I'd like to go off the resort (myself) for a day or two. I was originally planning to go to Puerto Plata (mostly to purchase some amber jewelry and eat some local cuisine). However, someone else on dr1.com told me that Puerto Plata is...

As it turns out, the 3 OTHER times that I've been to DR have been a much better time to be adventurous. Usually I stay in Cofresi (at the EMI resorts). This time I thought I"d be different and stay at the BAHIA PRINCIPE which is INCOVENIENTLY located 90 minutes from Puerto Plata! I would love...

WHAT is a gua-gua? I've seen mixed emotions as far as using one. I do speak some Spanish but don't look local, I'm Canadian. I'm looking for cheap, but safe, ride into town..... not necessarily always possible in the DR lol... Also.... WHERE is the resort BAHIA PRINCIPE SAN JUAN?! Is it in...

I'm trying to be adventurous.... please help! Hello! I've been to the Dominician Republic 4 times. I speak fairly good Spanish and am fluent in French and English as well. Each time I go to a resort, I usually take one of the "in house" tour packages to Peurto Plata or Sosua for the day to...