Recent content by PhillyJames

Hi... I am returning to Jarabocoa in April/May (for a week or so); wanted to know if anyone has or knows of any apartment rentals in town. While there last year, I did see a sign for apartment rentals not far from the park, but I didn't record the #. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mi hermano y mi primo had a GREAT time in town. Tim's guesthouse was very chill. and everyone in town was cool. We'll def. be back in the winter... Hope we haven't convinced Timmy to say no. We had a great time and can't wait to get back.

What's up... Anyone know where I can catch a MLB game on TV in Jarabacoa?? I'll be in town in April and I'd probably like to catch a game at night? Know any bars in town that would have a game on?? Thanks! (Phillies-Mets would be ideal!! but I'll take what I can get.)

I am staying here for a few days next month... anyone know anything about it?? It looked ok on the website... Thanks.

Anyone know if Bermudez Rum is available for purchase in Jarabacoa? I bought a bottle in El Cortecito last year and I am hooked. I'd like to grab about 6 bottles this time, 'cause I can't get it in the US! Also, what's a 750ml running for?? Thanks!

Hello... I've gone down this path before, but... Wanted to know which is the best option: rent a car at Santiago Airport or take a taxi into Jarabacoa and get taxi or moto when needed. Any opinions? I have no issues with renting, just want to know if the convenience is worth it? Also, how's...

If I plan on hiking / swimming and heading to Salto de Jimenoa, etc. what kind of transportation would be necesary? I was going to rent a car, but decided to take a taxi from Santiago. Once in Jarabacoa, will I be able to walk to these places. I do not mind a 30-45 minute walk, but can I...

Me and a few friends are heading to Jarabacoa this Spring, and I wanted to know if anyone could suggest some things to do. We basically would like to go hiking/swimming. We are staying at Gran Jimenoa and we will have a rental car. Any suggestions?? Are we nearby many trails / waterfalls...

I am traveling to Jarabacoa in April and wanted to know if US$ is widely accepted in town? Also, if anyone knows of any bars / restaurants / supermarkets in Jarabacoa please let me know. Thanks!

Hello.. I am planning a trip in the Spring to Santiago and Jarabacao. I am renting a car at the airport, and wanted to know if anyone has any information, tips, directions from airport to Hotel Platino and/or what a trip from Santiago to Jarabacoa will entail. Thanks.

Does anyone know if you can visit La Flor Dominicana cigar company in Santiago??

After reading about the area, I am extremely interested in travelling there in the Spring. i am looking for any advice, such as transportation from Santiago Airport, places to stay, things to do, etc. Any help is appreciated. Also, aside from hiking, swimming, relaxing, are there any cigar...

Hello, I am returning to Punta Cana in July, wanted to know if anyone knew how much a case or 6 pax of Presidente go for at the grocery store?? Not sure exactly which store, but we definitely saw cases stacked out front of a grocery/beer distributor type place. Any ideas on the price?? can never...

Wanted to know if any locals/experts knew whether baseball cards were available in DR. When I visited in December, I brought a case of wiffle balls to give away to any kids I saw. Wanted to know if packs of baseball cards would be a nice gift for a kid. Thanks.

I visited GPB in December '05, but the only shopping we were able to locate outside of the resort was in El Cortecito. I hear many things about "nearby shopping" but I was not able to locate it. Does anyone know of convenient, off-resort shopping (souveniers, rum, etc.) near Grand Paradise...