Hi There,
I am new to the forum and was wondering if anyone would give me some Las Terrenas info? I have been trying to find info on Trip Advisor but sometimes it's like pulling teeth! Any help would be much appreciated and I will be more than happy to provide a trip report after our vacation:
1. Approximate cost of purchasing Sim cards for hubby and I in Las Terrenas? I'm not sure how they work (are there different sizes based on how much data you think you would need during the two week period?) Sorry if I sound clueless because I am! lol I know we can take advantage of WhatsApp or WiFi but that will not be convenient for us all the time because we plan on sightseeing via rental car (am bringing a dash cam and paying for full insurance including "Casa de Conducteur") on a regular basis.
2. Best place to exchange money in Las Terrenas? Service Charge cost at ATMs and which ones are safest to use and daily withdrawal limits?? Being Canadians our dollar is not going to go far and I find it hard to decide whether it's cheaper to use a credit card (where possible), or cheaper to go to an ATM on a regular basis and pay cash over credit (possible discounts on using cash at some places?).
3. Suggestions on how to best prepare ourselves "language wise" since we do not speak spanish? We certainly don't want to come off as tourists who don't respect their mother tongue.
4. I understand there is a 28% tax added in many restaurants (possibly part of this tax is not necessarily a "law" requirement?). Any suggestions on good, moderate to inexpensive restaurants would be greatly appreciated. Also, where is the best place to purchase lobster as my husband and I will be cooking our own meals on a fairly regular basis?
Also, if there is a local/expat english speaking couple who wouldn't mind having a meal, drink, or even providing some periodic advice while we are there, that would be a big plus. This will be our "trip of a lifetime" as a couple so want to make the most of it.
Thanks in advance,
Winnipeg (Dawn and Jim)
P.S. Yup, we live in Winnipeg where it is currently -34 degrees celsius!
I am new to the forum and was wondering if anyone would give me some Las Terrenas info? I have been trying to find info on Trip Advisor but sometimes it's like pulling teeth! Any help would be much appreciated and I will be more than happy to provide a trip report after our vacation:
1. Approximate cost of purchasing Sim cards for hubby and I in Las Terrenas? I'm not sure how they work (are there different sizes based on how much data you think you would need during the two week period?) Sorry if I sound clueless because I am! lol I know we can take advantage of WhatsApp or WiFi but that will not be convenient for us all the time because we plan on sightseeing via rental car (am bringing a dash cam and paying for full insurance including "Casa de Conducteur") on a regular basis.
2. Best place to exchange money in Las Terrenas? Service Charge cost at ATMs and which ones are safest to use and daily withdrawal limits?? Being Canadians our dollar is not going to go far and I find it hard to decide whether it's cheaper to use a credit card (where possible), or cheaper to go to an ATM on a regular basis and pay cash over credit (possible discounts on using cash at some places?).
3. Suggestions on how to best prepare ourselves "language wise" since we do not speak spanish? We certainly don't want to come off as tourists who don't respect their mother tongue.
4. I understand there is a 28% tax added in many restaurants (possibly part of this tax is not necessarily a "law" requirement?). Any suggestions on good, moderate to inexpensive restaurants would be greatly appreciated. Also, where is the best place to purchase lobster as my husband and I will be cooking our own meals on a fairly regular basis?
Also, if there is a local/expat english speaking couple who wouldn't mind having a meal, drink, or even providing some periodic advice while we are there, that would be a big plus. This will be our "trip of a lifetime" as a couple so want to make the most of it.
Thanks in advance,
Winnipeg (Dawn and Jim)
P.S. Yup, we live in Winnipeg where it is currently -34 degrees celsius!