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first time to PP ...10 times to PC .. Q's
One is able to see all that PP offers in about 30 minutes which is the time it takes the cable car to go up Mt. Isabel. A 10-12 day stay will cause you to need psychotheraphy. To say there is nothing to do in PP is an overstatement. Men in their 50s, traveling without the wife, are not interested in chicas? Only good thing about PP is that its only a half hour cab ride to Sosua where even though you are not interested in chicas you are able to window shop.
And what is there to see in Punta Cana besides the resort? I stayed in the Punta Cana area once. No need for me to ever go there again.
There are nice AIs near POP. How many days that is bearable depends upon you. I an good for 2 days. But, the NC has much to offer if you drive; from the Hatian border to the tip of Samana peninsula. Get s car and a travel guide book and stay in cities across the coast.
And only do what dv8 suggested if you prefer a Disney land type of experience.
And only do what dv8 suggested if you prefer a Disney land type of experience.
The 27 waterfalls is awesome. Really worth it. Quite the hike up if you are not in shape. I would do it again in a heart beat.
so Sasua is a better place , more to see .. ? Usually work out in the am .. and walk the beach for a couple hours . Would be nice to ride a bicycle but a 2 hour walk outside the resort in the street is every other day. Any middle of the road resorts reccomended . Usually stay at 4 or 5 star resorts in PC but don't need as much for solo trip. and don't mind shopping 
Sousa has nothing to see except a nice beach and restaurants.
You're better off in Pto Pta. You can do the cable car, 27 waterfalls not far, Maimon for fish lunch, walk along the malecon. You can do a day trip or spend a few hours in Sousa and Cabarete one day from Puerto Plata.
Barcelo resort in Playa Dorada is nice. Middle of the road, not really updated but decent buffet daily, nice little disco on the beach, and nice big pool.
You're better off in Pto Pta. You can do the cable car, 27 waterfalls not far, Maimon for fish lunch, walk along the malecon. You can do a day trip or spend a few hours in Sousa and Cabarete one day from Puerto Plata.
Barcelo resort in Playa Dorada is nice. Middle of the road, not really updated but decent buffet daily, nice little disco on the beach, and nice big pool.
good to know. i have not been up thought the back of puntilla in years. what's the view like?
i think someone who goes to PC is probably not an adventurous type. it's better for tourist to stay in the resort so that the bubble of DR being all so lovely is not burst with a knife point set against their neck as an autochton politely asks for some cambio.
Nothing for a man to see in "Sousa"? I always see plenty, apart from the beach and restaurants!
Sounds like too much time for only Puerto Plata, I would be bored to death (especially sans chica).
I would check out Jarabacoa and mix it up a bit. You can do river rafting and hike the waterfalls. Some good food and nice views too. If I were you I would not book my entire stay in POP.
I would check out Jarabacoa and mix it up a bit. You can do river rafting and hike the waterfalls. Some good food and nice views too. If I were you I would not book my entire stay in POP.
First of all, send Derfish an email. He's a very good guide and good to hang out with.
I personally enjoy hanging out at the kiosks along the malecon enjoying the music, and cold beer on the beach. There is a guy (2actually) that will come by selling fresh oysters and lambi (conch) very cheap, and the small oysters are very tasty. There is of course Oceanworld, and I enjoy the Bravisimo show that they put on there. It's also an interesting place to check out. Another favorite thing to do when I'm bored in POP is to hop on a moto and have the guy drive around. I found a great little pool hall that way. Have fish take you up the mountain, play some golf if thats your thing, hang on the beach over in Costumbar (locals beach) on a sunday and theres always a fiesta going on.
You are limited only by your imagination as to what is available here. Just go to have fun, and be safe..
My wife feels the same way. One day at the beach and the pool then we're ready to go home.
Absolutely and go to the top of the momentum in Santiago, and visit the Leon Museum ( very nice), shop on Calle Del Sol at the Mercado. Find out how you can go fishing for Bass at Maim?n.
I've done every excursion in PC ... except for PC Mikes , wife has no prob staying on the resort for a week to 10 days to unwind... i usually leave resort every other day for a couple hours and talk to the people in the streets. The Barcelo puerta plata looks just like the barcelo's in PC...lol... gracias para audarme
No two Barcelo's are equal in my opinion! The Palace Deluxe in PC is the top, a 5 star! The one in Juan Dolio is the worst, the one in PP is a touch better than Juan Dolio but poor quality food and drinks. Personally I would stay in the VIVA Wyndhan Tangerine in Cabarete as nicer beach, better food and drinks yet still only a 3ish star but better than PP Barcelo. The good part is your on a cooler kite surf beach and can walk to the best restaurants and gringo bar spots in Cabarete. Also only 15 mins from Sosua.
Please forgive my auto correct. There is not much to do in SOSUA. OP stated he isn't looking to go for the chicas that apparently entertain you.