Sabaneta-Moca is about 20 Min. faster - but 100% more risk - must see
I live in Sosua; do you know if the Sabaneta-Moca road is any faster than the Puerta Plata road? I love going through the mountains.
From Sosua, vial Sabaneta - Moca is about 20 Min. time savings to the Duarte Highway to Sto. Domingo or to Santiago.
However, I guess it is about twice as dangerous.
At night, cows and horses walk the street without proper lights, big potholes, curves, some truck drivers speed more than crazy.
Fantastic scenic drive - must take the route at times
You will pass "La Cumbre", from there you can see down to "El Cibao".
If you pass "La Cumbre, after a few curves comes a good restaurant place with great view. Forgot the name, I think it is "El moulino".
Just make sure you pass Sabaneta (or Moca) before 6.30 p.m., after that it is too dark and safer to go via Puerto Plata.
Gas stations are in Sabaneta and "San Victor" near Moca.
Alexander