So he will be able to pick us up in Santo Domingo - drive us around in Jarabacoa and then in the pm drive us back to Santo Domingo, correct?
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Santo Domingo for 3 full days
So he will be able to pick us up in Santo Domingo - drive us around in Jarabacoa and then in the pm drive us back to Santo Domingo, correct?
Do you speak fluent Spanish because you will have to with Apolo Taxi to arrange a full day with car and driver.
Are you also aware it is close to a two hour drive one way to Jarabacoa? Another thing to consider if you hire a driver from Apolo the chances of the driver knowing the city of Jarabacoa will be slim.
Why not just settle for the day trip in the link Matilda provided. Sounds stress free to me.
The other option mentioned was to hire a driver in Jarabacoa which will entail taking public transport to get to Jarabacoa. Not the easiest thing to do for rep dom newbies.
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The Dominican Republic is a very simple country which makes itinerary planning very complicated. Travelling with children further complicates things. Complications sometimes equate to unbudgeted expenses. I'd suggest spending 3 days enjoying what Santo Domingo has to offer and leave the side trips for when you have more time to visit. Santo Domingo has some very interesting sights.
Acuario Nacional - The Aquarium, Santo Domingo 25 Insider Tips, Photos and Reviews
Jard?n Bot?nico - Botanical Garden, Santo Domingo 26 Insider Tips, Photos and Reviews
Guide to Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic is a very simple country which makes itinerary planning very complicated. Travelling with children further complicates things. Complications sometimes equate to unbudgeted expenses. I'd suggest spending 3 days enjoying what Santo Domingo has to offer and leave the side trips for when you have more time to visit. Santo Domingo has some very interesting sights.
I agree with you greydread, I didn't really want to say anything because I have only lived here for 11 months but for only 3 full days here I don't think it is a good idea to go to Jarabacoa either. There is always something weird that happens and things don't ever seem to be easy here.
It will be more stressful than fun I think for family especially with kids. They will be tired and cranky for sure! 3 full days is not much time really to do all of that and not be totally stressed out.
I am one to try and pack all I can into a Vacay but I wouldn't try that with what I know now about the DR.
Good luck to the OP with whatever you decide.
Have a great Vacay!
It will be more stressful than fun I think for family especially with kids. They will be tired and cranky for sure! 3 full days is not much time really to do all of that and not be totally stressed out.
I am one to try and pack all I can into a Vacay but I wouldn't try that with what I know now about the DR.
Good luck to the OP with whatever you decide.
Have a great Vacay!
A little bump so it doesn't get lost in the thread. This would be the way to go for a one day trip out of the city.
I agree with greydread too, there is much to see on the south coast. Jarabacoa is a long drive from Santo Domingo, and deserves a 2 day stay to do the area justice. Save it for another trip.
And forget about someone coming from Jarabacoa to SD to Jarabacoa to SD then driving home to Jarabacoa. Geesh.
And forget about someone coming from Jarabacoa to SD to Jarabacoa to SD then driving home to Jarabacoa. Geesh.
See the dr1 guide at http://dr1.com/travel/santodomingoguide.pdf
Let us know the age of your children and we can make more specific recommendations.
Let us know the age of your children and we can make more specific recommendations.
See the La Romana guide
http://dr1.com/travel/laromanaguide.pdf
With the new highway, La Romana is but an easy hour's drive east. You could rent a car for the day.
But to visit Altos de Chavon alone, you will be asked to pay a hefty admission fee.
Probably other readers can suggest ways to get around this if you plan on going.
http://dr1.com/travel/laromanaguide.pdf
With the new highway, La Romana is but an easy hour's drive east. You could rent a car for the day.
But to visit Altos de Chavon alone, you will be asked to pay a hefty admission fee.
Probably other readers can suggest ways to get around this if you plan on going.
You're welcome. I have to admit that I always recommend this site, first because it is a good resource and second because they bought a lot of my photos to use for Santo Domingo right before I left so it was a paid farewell tour for me in many ways.
SDQ 3 Full Days
Hello again,
The guy I mentioned named Alejandro who works out of the Beatro Hotel in La Zona Colonial said he would charge $150 for the day, which is very reasonable considering he will spend about $50.00 in gas. If you rent a car with insurance and taxes it can run you $50.00 for the car plus $50.00 in gas, so in short this costs you just $50.00 more for a driver.
FYI - bring OFF or another mosquito spray as you will want to protect yourself from annoying bites.
Hello again,
The guy I mentioned named Alejandro who works out of the Beatro Hotel in La Zona Colonial said he would charge $150 for the day, which is very reasonable considering he will spend about $50.00 in gas. If you rent a car with insurance and taxes it can run you $50.00 for the car plus $50.00 in gas, so in short this costs you just $50.00 more for a driver.
FYI - bring OFF or another mosquito spray as you will want to protect yourself from annoying bites.
History? It was built in the mid 1970's by Charles Bludhorn, then President of Paramount Studios as a birthday gift to his daughter who is now married to DR politician Hatuey DeCamps. It was built to resemble a 16th century village but in reality it is no more than a Hollywood movie set. Yes, it is beautiful, but unless your going to a concert or enjoying another activity at Casa De Campo it is boring. Visit the Zona Colonial for the real thing.