ambre said:I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?
Is that something like telling sombody to take a long walk on a short Malecon?Scandall said:Keep walking towards the water until you can't walk any further. You are now on the Malecon.
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it is calle George Washingtonambre said:I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?
As has been stated, the malecon is the sea-front avenue, albeit the entire sea-front drive is not the malecon per se.ambre said:I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?
NALs said:The biggest attraction of the malecon is enjoying the sea breeze and views, the somewhat lively atmosphere in the evenings. Everything else is focused on the hotels along the strip which collectively caters to every taste and desire.
Avoid the Casinos, unless you don't mind losing money.
-NALs
Scandall said:Avoid listening to Nals as well. He doesn't live here but thinks he is an expert on everything. The Malecon is NOT an evening hangout as it is poorly lit (not at all in some parts) and is full of unsavory characters. It used to be an enjoyable place to walk along at night but that has been over for years. Even Malecon Libre (when they restrict car access to parts of it on Sundays) is a flop and only attracts the lower class. Sad but true.
Some of the Hotels on the strip are fun to hang around in but they cater to tourists and can be expensive. There are lots of other restaurants: Capaccino, The Porterhouse, Pate Palo, Museo de Jamon, Pepperoni, Cafe Anacaona in front of the Cathedral in the Colonial Zone, The Beer House, The Steak House Cafe (one of my favorites). Look around and find the right atmosphere for you. The Malecon is not safe at night, especially if you are not familiar with the DR. Trust me, I live in the area.
Scandall
Mirador said:Don't trust Scandall, although he lives in the area, he ventures little outside his home (agoraphobia or something of the sort). The Malecon is safe, of course taking minimum common sense precautions... Between Eugenio Maria de Hostos park and Maximo Gomez Ave, there's the popular local beach, Guibia, which has the best surfing waves south of Cabarete. At night it's a bustling outdoor caf? with multiple eating stands, and crowds of joyful people.... Definitely recommended....
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Celt202 said:La Guibia Plaza is not a safe place at night. A friend of mine was chopped up with a machete there at 7 PM six weeks ago but survived.
Scandall said:1) It's Scandall...not Scandell
2) Scandall is typically right
3) Where the hell is La Guibia? And what happened to your friend?
Scandall
Celt202 said:I stand corrected :ermm: Scandall (Escandall?)
La Guibia is the open air plaza just east of Maximo Gomez across from the cinema. Mirador describes it: "The Malecon is safe, of course taking minimum common sense precautions... Between Eugenio Maria de Hostos park and Maximo Gomez Ave, there's the popular local beach, Guibia, which has the best surfing waves south of Cabarete. At night it's a bustling outdoor caf? with multiple eating stands, and crowds of joyful people.... Definitely recommended...."
The operative phrase is "taking minimum common sense precautions"
My friend, acquaintance really, a young Dominican of humble origins, was attacked from behind by one of the "palomos" who hangs around at La Guibia. He chopped her head with a machete, causing about 20 stitches and then went for her throat. She protected her throat with her arm and he broke a bone in her forearm and bones in two fingers. Friends took her to Dario Contreras Hospital where they operated and reconnected severed tendons and set the broken bones. She almost died from loss of blood but is now on the mend. Armed with a "certificado medico" describing the wounds she lodged a complaint with the police at the Destacamento Gazcue. The police took the charge seriously and the perp was actually apprehended in Boca Chica. Apparently he is well known to the police. After a hearing in the Palacio de Justicia he was sent to La Victoria prison for six months awaiting trial. If he gets out he will be motivated to kill her. I really don't know the motivation but I would guess there was some sort of "pendiente" between them. Which gets to the whole situation on the Malec?n and LaGuibia; you can find crowds of joyful people there but there is an undercurrent of idle delincuents looking for opportunities to take advantage. The charm and the fun loving surface has a very dark underbelly.