Cleaning up Sosua would also mean more Dominican tourists will visit. Time will tell. It own't be easy.
Exactly. I've driven thru Sosua with Dom's who are looking for a home close to a beach. They turn up their noses at sosua. They want to be on the beach, but can't stand the local atmosphere, and don't feel safe - and that's during the day. Told me to my face.
There are plenty of wealthy and middle class Dom's that already frequent Playa Dorada. And Sunday's you've got got a mix of poor and middle class Dom's bussing up to Sosua Beach. And of course plenty of Dominican's that already call Sosua home.
If word got out of a serious change, I'm sure more Dominican's would start to filter in. Both permanently or vacationing. The entire vibe of Sosua will change drastically.
Currently there is no place for the bars and disico to easily move into in that part of town. There is a CESTUR station close by that has seen very little use since it was constructed. That would certainly change.
For now it appears the plan is to move the cows to a different pasture for grass that hasn't been planted yet.
Exactly. I've driven thru Sosua with Dom's who are looking for a home close to a beach. They turn up their noses at sosua. They want to be on the beach, but can't stand the local atmosphere, and don't feel safe - and that's during the day. Told me to my face.
There are plenty of wealthy and middle class Dom's that already frequent Playa Dorada. And Sunday's you've got got a mix of poor and middle class Dom's bussing up to Sosua Beach. And of course plenty of Dominican's that already call Sosua home.
If word got out of a serious change, I'm sure more Dominican's would start to filter in. Both permanently or vacationing. The entire vibe of Sosua will change drastically.
Currently there is no place for the bars and disico to easily move into in that part of town. There is a CESTUR station close by that has seen very little use since it was constructed. That would certainly change.
For now it appears the plan is to move the cows to a different pasture for grass that hasn't been planted yet.
I would love to see the poorer Dominicans move back in. Rich foreigners are a blight on the town and drive the cost of living up. Maybe it's about time it is given back to the people who belong there, Dominicans.
yes sir very true. Dominicans of means have been shunning Sosua for decades its nothing new. Its known as a red-light town all over the island, all over the world for that matter. Shuffling a few bars and restaurants around is not going to change the image for a long time , neither is rebranding a up-scale cabana.
See ya on Pedro C
I would love to see the poorer Dominicans move back in. Rich foreigners are a blight on the town and drive the cost of living up. Maybe it's about time it is given back to the people who belong there, Dominicans.
Of the 50,000 people who live in Sosua, how many do you think are the rich people who are the blight?
I disagree. The opposite will happen.With each and every high end hotel that comes into the area, the further and further regular Dominicans of the area will get pushed back. Could it be that Charamicos is next...
I disagree. The opposite will happen.
For every "rich" person that moves to the area, Dominican or foreigner, jobs will be created and MORE "regular Dominicans" will move to the area to take economic advantage of the increased wealth and prosperity.
This cycle repeats itself everywhere it's happened.
With each and every high end hotel that comes into the area, the further and further regular Dominicans of the area will get pushed back. Could it be that Charamicos is next...
It started years ago and stalled...but nothing is off the table.
With each and every high end hotel that comes into the area, the further and further regular Dominicans of the area will get pushed back. Could it be that Charamicos is next...
I disagree. The opposite will happen.
For every "rich" person that moves to the area, Dominican or foreigner, jobs will be created and MORE "regular Dominicans" will move to the area to take economic advantage of the increased wealth and prosperity.
This cycle repeats itself everywhere it's happened.
I disagree. The opposite will happen.
For every "rich" person that moves to the area, Dominican or foreigner, jobs will be created and MORE "regular Dominicans" will move to the area to take economic advantage of the increased wealth and prosperity.
This cycle repeats itself everywhere it's happened.
You are correct.
The one consistent thing in all this is that the most popular bar in town always gets shut down. Rinse and repeat.
Brilliant try at attempting to gather sympathy, but unfortunately it is misdirected. It is Dominicans who WANT, NEED, and DESIRE the change. It is a certain segment of international society resisting......as this thread line shows clearly.
