... I would like to know does anyone know the condition of the road from Constanza area down to San Jose? I am hearing that it is in pretty good shape and recently re done? Has anyone traveled this route recently? I am also looking for a decent hotel in the town for a night or 2. Appreciate any info thanks.
Hi badpiece
Did that road the other way ... from San Jose to Constanza in mid December 2014 on a motoconcho. Road is unpaved but very beautiful. Google for 18?51'13.7"N 70?43'22.9"W and zoom out a bit. This will show you a (grey) shortcut of the (otherwise yellow) 41. You might want to to take that shortcut, as it is in a much better state than the original road arround the valley closer to Aquas blancas. As long as you avoid the part of the 42 close to Aquas blancas (by taking the shortcut) the road will be ok for a vehicle with high ground clearance.
I am looking forward to do the same trip again in 2015 and stay for a camping weekend in Valle Nuevo.
Hotel i like in Constanza: Hotel Vista del Valle, Calle Antonio Maria Garcia 41, Constanza, Dominican Republic.
Can't find the name of the hotel in Ocoa .. should be the building at 18?33'00.5"N 70?30'25.7"W. It's a white two story building in a otherwise one story neighbourhood.
have fun and a happy new year!