I am visiting the DR in July with my husband and baby flying into Santiago but staying in Las Terrenas (on the samana peninsula). I had been thinking of renting a car but having posted earlier and getting several responses suggesting otherwise I am thinking against it!
As a first time visitor what would anyone recommend as travel between Santiago and Las Terrenas? Taxi? Bus? How much would these cost? I have seen several posts mentioning drivers.....does anyone have someone they would recommend...is this the most expensive option?
If we don't rent a car will we miss out on seeing alot of the island? Or would taking taxis be fine? The rates I have been given for renting a car for 2 weeks work out to be around $500 inc insurance etc....would this get me lots of taxi rides?! Also, it has been indicated that no taxi would have a baby seat....what are the laws regarding this, can you hold a baby in the back seat?
thanks all.....I have really enjoyed reading the forum to get prepared for my trip! Very much looking forward to visiting this country you are all so fond of!
As a first time visitor what would anyone recommend as travel between Santiago and Las Terrenas? Taxi? Bus? How much would these cost? I have seen several posts mentioning drivers.....does anyone have someone they would recommend...is this the most expensive option?
If we don't rent a car will we miss out on seeing alot of the island? Or would taking taxis be fine? The rates I have been given for renting a car for 2 weeks work out to be around $500 inc insurance etc....would this get me lots of taxi rides?! Also, it has been indicated that no taxi would have a baby seat....what are the laws regarding this, can you hold a baby in the back seat?
thanks all.....I have really enjoyed reading the forum to get prepared for my trip! Very much looking forward to visiting this country you are all so fond of!
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