monag14 said:
I only have two days in the Santo Domingo area. I want to spend some time in both Santo Domingo and Boca Chica. Any advice on the better place to stay? Any advice on affordable hotels. I want something affordable, but I'll be on my own, so I also want something safe and comfortable.
Well..it really all depends if you prefer the beach or the city. The nightlife nightlife in boca chica is kinda lame and by the latest news has even gotten worse. SO if you are looking to club or something i wouldnt stay there.
HOWEVER....if you are more of a beach bum...like me....Boca chica is convenient and cheap. You can stay at either el candil or costalunga and feel very safe for 40 bucks a night....and the hosts at both place are great (one of the owners at candil will even pick you up in person at the airport).
Getting from BC to SD is really easy durring the day. You can jump on a guagua and get there in about 20 minutes. Getting back to BC can be bit more ticky. I was told that the guaguas stop running around 6pm or so (around sunset)....so...after a day trip to SD you are stuck with the lame nightlife of boca chica.
I am not a big club person anymore (i just hit the grand old age of 40)...so just hanging out on the strip in BC was fine with me watching all the guys chica chasing (older american and euro men going after the many "working girls") Look for the thread big bust in boca chica tho. It seems like they have cracked down on that (for now).
There IS a disco and casino at the hamacca....a big all inclusive resort. SO perhaps you could hang out there at night. You can pay a modest cover to the disco and have an open bar. The casino is free. Alas i am not a gambler.
SOOOOOOOOOOO....i guess it all goes back to if you are more into the beach or more into the city. If you like the beach...most def BC....if you want night life SD (for now).
Let us know what you are looking to experience in either place...and i am sure folks here can come up with a definitive answer for you