road from Piedra Blanca to San jose de ocoa

bob saunders

bob saunders

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Has anyone a recent report on the condition of this road? We've been invited to visit friends in San Jose de Ocoa but I can find anything recent on the condition of the road. I have a good 4 wheel drive but forwarded is forarmed.
 
bob saunders

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Guess not. I have driven mountain roads in many countries and suvived but like to plan ahead. Thanks for the help CC.
 
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On Google maps it doesn't look too bad until you get close to that river in SJDO. I never realized that road went all the way there...I'm going to try it next time I'm down there. Let us know how it goes.
 
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I've done this trip on Endurro motorcycles in the past, but's it's been years now. Quick question: is there now a paved road that goes from San Jose de Ocoa to Piedra Blanca?

thanks, frank
 
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Well, there's a road, but is it paved? It does look like it cuts off a LOT of miles, but what a bunch of twists and turns!

There are long sections of the Ocoa mountain road that aren't paved, and they're a nightmare to drive.
 
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I thought they stopped construction because of engineering challenges and concerns.
 
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Tom F.

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I remember when I was in the Peace Corps in the late 80's and took a guaga from the capital and got off at Piedra Blanca and ended up paying a motorconcho to get to San Jose de Ocoa. I missed the daily pick up truck which took that route. It was truly one of the most interesting trips I have had in the DR. I had to get off the bike many times to get passed the real bad parts and in the end, he did more damage to his concho than I paid him for the trip. I was young and in good physical shape and handled it, but it was a tough trip. I am sure the road has to be better today, but the thread did bring back some memories.
 
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ben jammin

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I did the road from Constanza to sjdo last winter. I am sure things change frequently here but most was gravel and not too slippery even though a bit bumpy. A high clearance Ford explorer did fine at a slow pace (who wants to go fast anyway with such gorgeous views). There were a couple of switchbacks where part of the road was washed away but never felt in danger. Hope this helps and you have a safe and enjoyable ride, Bob.
 
bob saunders

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I'm game for almost any road, in any condition, however my wife even finds the road to Jarabacoa scary. I have a Hundai Santa Fe with the 3.3 V6 so not a true 4 X 4, but usually ok for reasonable rough terrain. I think we'll end up taking the bus from Santo Domingo through Highway 41. Once we are in San Jose de Ocoa we can get a more realistic situational awareness from the locals, for trip #2.
 
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