Recent content by DR_DEFENDER

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    Is it safe to travel from Santiago 2 P. Plata at night.

    Hello, Everyone! Well, the title pretty much sums it all up. I will be arriving around 2:30 a.m in Santiago and a driver will be taking me to Puerto Plata. Now, I figured if my plane lands around 2:45 a.m and then we add the time it takes to get off the plane and time to go through customs I...
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    Santiago-Puerto Plata Transportation recommendation

    Hello Everyone! As the title suggests I am looking for some trustworthy transportation for my family and I out of Santiago to Puerto Plata. I will be traveling in April and my flight will be there at around 3am. I have searched online and have come up empty handed. If anyone knows of anyone who...
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    The New Hatian Influx (True or False?)

    Hello, Everyone. Ok, before I get bashed in about why I'm even bringing this subject up since it's been covered a thousand times over-let me say that I think I have a good reason and am only inquiring. I am curious if what is being reported in social media is true that at this point there...
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    Must go to places in Puerto Plata for a couple.

    Hello everyone! I will be in Puerto Plata for 5 nights at "Be Live Collection Marien Resort." Carretera Luperón, Km. 4,5, 57000, Complejo turístico Costa Dorada (Puerto Plata), República Dominicana, Dominican Republic. I'm just curious if there is anything close by that is a must go to...
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    Uber from P-Plata to San Francisco de Macoris or Tenares

    Hi all, I've read the thread on Uber but didn't find any relevant answer to the question I am about to ask. Does anyone one know how much it costs for a ride from PP to either San Francisco de Macoris or Tenares for that matter? I am planning to be in the PP area and would like to ride down...
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    Dominican view of cousin/cousin relationships.

    Hello everyone! So, I've always heard of the saying, "los primos se priman", which I always thought meant that they can get it on or something along those lines. Anyhow, what is the view of second, third or even first cousins 'once removed' within Dominican society? I am aware that this is has...
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    Men who seek under age women/disgraceful.

    “Attorney General calls for full weight of the law for those having sex with minors.” “Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez called for Dominican prosecutors to be drastic in applying Law 136-03 that protects the rights of Boys, Girls and Teenagers against adults found to have had sexual...
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    Process to buying a home in DR.....

    Hi! I am just doing a little research about the process of buying a home in DR. I am interested to know things such as the required down payment requirement, the maximum years a bank will allow you to finance and what the interest rates are like. Also, how does it work for someone who would be...
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    Bringing $ to DR and cell phone.

    Alright, and thanks for taking your time to read this. I will be going down to DR in a couple of days and have been going back and forth with how to bring down money. I don't really want to bring a large amount of cash on me but I am not sure about withdrawing money there from atm. Can...
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    What's with the D.R supreme court?

    So, what's the deal with Felix Bautista or better yet what's going on with the D.R Supreme Court? It almost seems like they are protecting Felix Bautista even if it exposes them. Does anyone have any inside information on this? I mean is it this bad that even the Supreme Court is in the...
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    Family Oriented Hotels In Santiago

    Hi and thanks for taking the time to read my post. Well, I am traveling down to Santiago with my family in December. We are 5 (my wife and three kids, one 6 six year old and two teenagers). I have been trying to find a hotel that's accommodating to families but can't seem to find anything...
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    Hotels around Salcedo/San Francisco area?

    Hi! I might be traveling in Dec to the Salcedo/San Francisco area and was wondering if there are any hotels/motels where a family a 4 can stay at for a week or so. I've been around the area before but it seems the only lodging places are cabanas only. Is this correct? If someone can help me...
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    Decent-Fun places in Santiago...

    Hi! The title pretty much sums it up. I would like a list of some fun and decent places to go to in Santiago besides clubs that is to have fun(although you can mention a few if you'd like). Thanks in advance guys. Oh, would Andy Ranch be a nice place to go to and have a decent time?
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    Decent-Fun places in Santiago...

    Hi! The title pretty much sums it up. I would like a list of some fun and decent places to go to in Santiago besides clubs that is to have fun(although you can mention a few if you'd like). Thanks in advance guys. Oh, would Andy Ranch be a nice place to go to and have a decent time?
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    Mr independent or mr. Noshame?

    "Mr. Independent Senator Alejandro Williams says he will now run for re-election as an independent candidate, after his party the PLD's Political Committee rejected his candidacy application. The announcement about William's case came as no surprise after it was revealed that Williams rarely...