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fun in Sosua?
bozorboso said:
Of course there is fun in Sosua even if you don?t go to nightclubs/drinking!
- Sosua beach is great
- Deep Sea Fishing/ Snorkeling etc (you?ll find it on the beach)
- Columbus Aqua Park just outside Sosua on the way to Puerto Plata
- Take the public cars and do a 1 day visit to Puerto Plata - If nice
weather go up in the cablecar on the mountain Isabel de Torres, see
the city and buy some cheap clothes at Tienda Jimenez..
The public cars ( you?ll see them with a "puerto plata - sosua sign " on the
roofs ) goes very often. Cost is 20 pesos per person per way.
I am sure more people will add up things to do for you!
Is this a gua gua?carina said:
How do you get on one?
Are there gua gua stops like bus stops?
Thanks.
Malibook said:
Public cars are cars ( be prepared with 2 in frontseat + driver and 4 in backseat )..
Gua gua are minibusses, you can take them too, they take a little longer time as more people get in the minibus and you can go off/on anywhere... so more stops.
The route Rio San Juan - Puerto Plata passes Sosua and you can go on those too anywhere from the main road. Cost is same.
Just wawe when the car or bus comes and it will stop if there is space.
Thanks Carina.carina said:Just wawe when the car or bus comes and it will stop if there is space.
Do you know how much the gua gua would be from Playa Dorada to Sosua?
I usually rent a cab for 800 pesos for 3 hours in sosua and back but I might try one of these gua guas some time but I'm not sure if I want to try a public car.
Thanks again.
This seems extremely cheap.carina said:
Don't the motoconchos charge 20 pesos just for a short ride in town?
Malibook said:
Motoconchos cost 15 pesos but usually we pay 20.
Public transportation is "public" and the cost between POP - Sosua or the other way is 20 pesos. The cost between Sosua and Cabarete is 10 pesos with public transportation ( gua gua or publico )
If you can give us an idea of what you do for fun at home and what your budget is, you will probably see some more practical advice.bozorboso said:
"Affordable fun activities" is quite vague, subjective, and open to a very broad range of interpretation.
The nightclub/drinking scene is a big part of the attraction for many people.
public transport
A few notes:
Please be advised that carro publico's run from Rio San Juan to Sosua, where you'll have to change into another one to go on to Puerto Plata.. Gua-gua's run the whole stretch.. you'll also see large buses (like old school buses) they are pretty comfy as well..
Price wise gua-gua's and large buses are cheapest.. carro slightly more expensive.. moto's (which will make any run) most expensive..
My advice if you don't have your own transport.. take gua-gua's or large buses between towns and moto's in town..
Gua-gua prices to my knowledge are
1) Cabarete - Puerto Plata (PP) RD$ 30
2) Cabarete - Sosua RD$ 10
3) Sosua - PP RD$ 20
4) Moto in town RD$ 10 during the day and RD$ 20 during the night
5) for carro add RD$ 10 to Gua-gua prices
Be advised Gua-Gua's will stop running after sunset.. carro's are usually available until midnight-ish.. after that it's taxi's or moto's only..
Transport usually starts up at 4:00 am as well so if you're out late you can catch an early gua-gua or carro..
How to:
1) recognise them - gua-gua's are minivans bulging with people, carro's are old wrecks with a small red or green sign on top that says carro publico (if you can read it), moto's and taxi's will find you..
2) get on - wave your arm when you see one approaching.. if there is room they wll slow down and stop.. sometimes they are full
3) get off - gua-gua; when nearing your destination bang the roof.. preferably with more than 100 yards still to go.. carro; gently tap the driver and point..
4) when to pay - when you leave the vehicle.. have exact change ready, they don't have change for large bills
Enjoy the public transport system in the DR! It's a good way to meet people!
A few notes:
Please be advised that carro publico's run from Rio San Juan to Sosua, where you'll have to change into another one to go on to Puerto Plata.. Gua-gua's run the whole stretch.. you'll also see large buses (like old school buses) they are pretty comfy as well..
Price wise gua-gua's and large buses are cheapest.. carro slightly more expensive.. moto's (which will make any run) most expensive..
My advice if you don't have your own transport.. take gua-gua's or large buses between towns and moto's in town..
Gua-gua prices to my knowledge are
1) Cabarete - Puerto Plata (PP) RD$ 30
2) Cabarete - Sosua RD$ 10
3) Sosua - PP RD$ 20
4) Moto in town RD$ 10 during the day and RD$ 20 during the night
5) for carro add RD$ 10 to Gua-gua prices
Be advised Gua-Gua's will stop running after sunset.. carro's are usually available until midnight-ish.. after that it's taxi's or moto's only..
Transport usually starts up at 4:00 am as well so if you're out late you can catch an early gua-gua or carro..
How to:
1) recognise them - gua-gua's are minivans bulging with people, carro's are old wrecks with a small red or green sign on top that says carro publico (if you can read it), moto's and taxi's will find you..
2) get on - wave your arm when you see one approaching.. if there is room they wll slow down and stop.. sometimes they are full
3) get off - gua-gua; when nearing your destination bang the roof.. preferably with more than 100 yards still to go.. carro; gently tap the driver and point..
4) when to pay - when you leave the vehicle.. have exact change ready, they don't have change for large bills
Enjoy the public transport system in the DR! It's a good way to meet people!
Just a couple of minor things:
Enjoy the DR.
Gregg
My favourites, I call them super gua guas.MerengueDutchie said:
And by far the most dangerous.MerengueDutchie said:
Many will try to charge gringos more. Last month they tried to charge me $RD100 for Cabarete to Puerto Plata - Costa Dorada. When I handed him the proper fare of $RD30 and smiled and winked and called him a bandito; he just laughed and waved me away. Attitude makes the difference.MerengueDutchie said:
Another thing about carros is that you can pay for all the seats and have the vehicle to yourself; but usually only if you get the vehicle at the start of his run and negotiate for the car "solo". The chances of finding him totally empty part way along his route are not good. In the evenings it's a great alternative to a taxi from Sosua to Puerto Plata. We paid $RD200 from Sosua - Puerto Plata at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night after an evening at Rocky's vs. God knows what a taxi would want.MerengueDutchie said:
They will claim to not have any change for just about any bill; amazing for a business that takes in $RD10 and $RD20 bills all day, every day.MerengueDutchie said:
I was one of 23 (my new personal record) in a gua gua last month.MerengueDutchie said:
Enjoy the DR.
Gregg
Good idea
This is a relatively economical, safe and comfortable alternative for transportation between Sosua and Puerto Plata. I was quoted US$20 one way to PP by the taxi guys in Sosua, so this example would make the round trip about US$15 rather than $40. I was also told by the owner of the Europa Hotel that you can hire one of these cars for a half day for about RD$600.FireGuy said: