This is my forst trip to D.R. (very excited) I chose to stay in Santo Domingo. Is there enough to see and do there that I won't need to rent a car? I'm a people watcher and I like to party.
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1st trip to D.R.
The last thing you want to do in S/D is rent a car, you get around much quicker on foot. Yes, loads to do, will be fine!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Here is a website with a great deal of information you will find useful. The Complete Guide to Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Tourist Information, Restaurants, Night Life, Hotels, History, Monuments, Maps, Music, Businesses, Folklore, Calendar, Language and So Much More. When I visit I stay in the Colonial Zone and walk or grab a taxi. Scrubmuncher is absolutely right; you really don't want to rent a car and attempt to drive in the capitol. Walking, getting a taxi, or, if your a bit more adventurous, using the local bus [the guagua], is the best way to go, particularly for a first time visitor. Santo Domingo is an historic, wonderful city and there is pleanty to see and do. The city hosts some very nice bars and discos, and a variety of good restaurants with both local Dominican and international cuisine. As when visiting any city as a tourist, be careful with your valuables and respectful of the Dominican people. You're going to have a wonderful time!
Why El Conuco first? Its just 1 of many caferterias!
When I saw the photo of the lady dancing on the bottle, I wa like WOW. Gotta see that in person.
Hey Srd! Make sure you do some neck and shoulder excersises before the trip. You've seen bobble heads before? Well... be prepared to be the newest edition to the bobble head family. Hell, you may even get a mild case of whiplash if you're not careful. And by all means, walk as much as you can. By driving or riding in a cab you will miss out on so much. Buen Viaje!
P.S. A camera will be your best friend:squareeye
P.S. A camera will be your best friend:squareeye
Hey Srd! Make sure you do some neck and shoulder excersises before the trip. You've seen bobble heads before? Well... be prepared to be the newest edition to the bobble head family. Hell, you may even get a mild case of whiplash if you're not careful. And by all means, walk as much as you can. By driving or riding in a cab you will miss out on so much. Buen Viaje!
P.S. A camera will be your best friend:squareeye
Funny you mention the bobble head thing. I was getting that impression when I pulled up a map of just the colonial zone and noticed there is more than 80 things to see and do. Looks like I'll be taking 2 memory cards, lol.
I think my hotel is across from the Ruinas San Francisco.
I'm prepared to have a great time.
less than 10 days........... I haven't made a schedule. I just figured I'd see what I can see. I'm sure it will be great.