Hi all,
A couple of things:
I am leaving for the Dominican Republic on Saturday for a work-related trip. I'm spending the first night in Santo Domingo, then leaving for Jimani. Because of the floods and the relief efforts there, the Hotel Jimani (the only hotel in my guide book) is booked until July 5. There probably will be small family-run places around the main square (some people in the U.S. who are originally from Jimani told me this), but I'm not sure if actually staying in Jimani is an option. So I'm thinking about staying in Barahona (1.5 hours south, I think) and commuting. First question: Is there a semi-reliable bus that would take me from Barahona to Jimani? Or should I hire a driver?
Second question: What's a reasonable rate for a driver?
Third question: Does anyone know anyone good?
Last: Any other tips for a first-time traveller to the DR? I speak Spanish and have traveled in Latin America before, but this trip isn't touristy, so I won't be able to sight see or anything. So general tips would be great.
Thanks, everyone. These boards are really helpful!
A couple of things:
I am leaving for the Dominican Republic on Saturday for a work-related trip. I'm spending the first night in Santo Domingo, then leaving for Jimani. Because of the floods and the relief efforts there, the Hotel Jimani (the only hotel in my guide book) is booked until July 5. There probably will be small family-run places around the main square (some people in the U.S. who are originally from Jimani told me this), but I'm not sure if actually staying in Jimani is an option. So I'm thinking about staying in Barahona (1.5 hours south, I think) and commuting. First question: Is there a semi-reliable bus that would take me from Barahona to Jimani? Or should I hire a driver?
Second question: What's a reasonable rate for a driver?
Third question: Does anyone know anyone good?
Last: Any other tips for a first-time traveller to the DR? I speak Spanish and have traveled in Latin America before, but this trip isn't touristy, so I won't be able to sight see or anything. So general tips would be great.
Thanks, everyone. These boards are really helpful!