I just got back for the DR and had a wonderful time ... I spent time travelling by guagua and carito and loved it , sometimes uncomfortable, but always interesting and full of adventure. Dominicans would probably think me mad as they wont get the fascination I hold for this mode of getting around, but for me it s the real deal. I went from Santiago, to Sosua to Gasper Hernandez , on to Joba arriba and the most beautiful road views I d ever seen en route to Tenares then back to Santiago.. all in one day....I m going back in April and am trying to do this route ... Santo Domingo to Punta Cana.( just to see what all the fuss is about with this place!).. then to Higuey, to Seibo, Monte plata to Bonao, across to Constanza and up to Santiago... do you think this is doable with guaguas? I want to avoid the big tour buses... no flavor, no ambiente....any thoughts form anyone, any tweaking on better towns to visit/ sleep over en route?