Fun, fun, fun....help Larry plan a trip......

I've also wanted to do some exploring. If you are looking for someone to share you explorations with, send me a PM.

I'm planning on coming to the DR the first week in September. At this point I haven't decided on whether I will be flying into POP or SDQ.

Yeah, larry and rellosk exploring the country together, hahahaha. sounds like a match made in heaven. I have a feeling larry prefers to do it alone. Anyway, larry stop by my place in santiago and I will draw you a map of one possible journey through adventure.
AZB

Larry, I just got back from Las Galeras. It's a one horse town with the prize being the PLaya Rincon. The beach is worth it. You'll go through a maze of dirt roads and little villages and end up in a slice of heaven.

We stayed at Las Mariposas for 25 dollars a night, with 5 dollars covering breakfast and coffee for two. The rooms were not air conditioned but we had fans and nets. There was a tiny kitchen and fridge if you want to make your own food. I walked up to the colmado, shot the breeze with some people and had them make me sandwiches.

I also discovered Playa Grande this trip. What can I say, I like the beach. Man it was worth it.

In Santiago go to Centro Leon, well worth the 70 pesos.

I am in the same boat you are. My next trip I want to go someplace I have never been. Let me know what you find.

Larry:

Make sure you have a tour of The P.U.C.M.M. campus in Santiago.
Trust me, this is the best sightseeing tour of the country you will ever go on!

Larry,

At this point let me invite you to El Seybo (Seibo). There sure as hell isn't much to see but if you wish to spend some time here I could introduce you to some Dominicans from all classes. In this area hardly anyone speaks English so we would have to be adventurous with our Spanish. We could have a beer or two and if you wished to spend the night my town does have a hotel but rest assured you are more then welcome to spend the night in my house. No A/C but plenty of fans and the food is Dominican and not to bad. Best of all the accommodations are free.

Rick

Larry,

This is what MG is referring to...Playa Rincon and I agree. It is a slice of heaven. You should definately try and make it there. In order for you to get there from te main road you would have to go through a lot of dirt roads but it's 150% worth it!!!

See for yourself...

Next time I go To DR Im there. Stunning!!!!

Of course, the HB B&B is at your service. I would suggest a trip through the mountains south of Santiago. La Cuesta, SAJOMA, el Rubio, Moncion, Sabaneta (Santiago rodríguez) Dajabon, Monte Cristi. Just travelling.

Then, if you have a 4x4, get on the coastal road and do Buen Hombre, Punta Rucia, Estero Hondo, la Isabela and Luperón! No Highways!!

Then, back in Santiago, you can go to jarabacoa and Constanza, (again with the 4 x 4) cross over to San josé de Ocoa and San Juan de la Maguana.

Then down the border road to la Descubierta...an amazing trip if you are up for it. Beer is good all the way.

Them Barahona and Pedernales....

A lot dependson what you are willing to put up with and what kind of vehicle you are going to be using...

Good Luck

HB

4 best roads in the country.

Barahona heading South towards Pedernales, while it runs along the coast.
Duarte highway up to Constanza.
Sabaneta to Moca.
Sanchez to Las Terenas, through El Portillo then onto La Samana.

I know you have already done the Sabaneta to Moca route, but the other 3 are not to be missed.

I like Larry, so I am gonna come out from under my rock to help his trip be more MEMORABLE...it might not be fun , but memorable for sure!

1st forget that sunstroke beach!!...you want to put larry in the hospital???

besides the beach is deserted...larry is going solo!!!...at least on a town to town basis...

Larry just download the picture for now, and well get back to the beach next year!

Mountain roads is what you seek..the more landlside evidence the better!!!!

next up a bird hunting trip with me and my buddies...well try and fit something in that takes us close to the hatian border...thats always good for an extra heartbeat....

after that a wild boar hunting trip in Batero....we can sleep with the tarantulas.....imagine the christamas story there to the grandkids.

After that we can fit a no mans land trip through the darkest slum barrio in san pedro de macoris....below the Ingenio Poervenir section....when the powers out!!!!! at 11 pm at night( I went through at 9 pm.) that will remind you, you have blood pressure.....especially the 2 of us alone!! ha ha ha we'll be like twin casper the ghosts........of course we best RENT a car for that section!!!!

but what do I know I think the hardest part would be just getting OUT OF Santo Domingo.....I tried for 2 hours TWICE!!!!!! the town with no signs!

your buddy Bob

ps: no sight seeing in Moca!!!!!!!!!

Welcome back Bob!
Beware of The Tambora toting Gringo in Licey, I joined a Merengue Band, and will be performing at a Tipico near you soon.

Hillbilly said:

Of course, the HB B&B is at your service. I would suggest a trip through the mountains south of Santiago. La Cuesta, SAJOMA, el Rubio, Moncion, Sabaneta (Santiago rodr?guez) Dajabon, Monte Cristi. Just travelling.

Then, if you have a 4x4, get on the coastal road and do Buen Hombre, Punta Rucia, Estero Hondo, la Isabela and Luper?n! No Highways!!

Then, back in Santiago, you can go to jarabacoa and Constanza, (again with the 4 x 4) cross over to San jos? de Ocoa and San Juan de la Maguana.

Then down the border road to la Descubierta...an amazing trip if you are up for it. Beer is good all the way.

Them Barahona and Pedernales....

A lot dependson what you are willing to put up with and what kind of vehicle you are going to be using...

Good Luck

HB

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Hillbilly stole my thunder but his trip is the best, go out west thru Mao, Esperanza, Monte Cristi, and Definately go southwest to Barahoana and San Juan De maguana. I will be down on the 21st of August and will be making a trip to meet my new wifes family in Monti cristi, want to come she got sisters

Toyota Camry:
Okay

You can do the Santiago, La Cuesta, San José de las Matas (Sajoma), El Rubio, Monción, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Monti Cristi run in that thing.

You can do the run up to Constanza and back--but not over to Ocoa.

And you can get to Pedernales, with detours to Neiba, Lago Enriquillo and Jimaní.

However, none of these trips are worth a row of pee-pee holes in the snow if you don't have somebody to share them with--male or female....You know, someone to take pictures of you in these "off the beaten path" places...??

Good Luck!!

HB

PS: I left out a trip to the east. That is easy, all the way to Cap Cana!

laurapasinifan said:

1st forget that sunstroke beach!!...you want to put larry in the hospital???

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Bob - eva heard of sun block? There is shade on this beach as well. Been there twice mi amigo.

(we need to talk about going bird hunting and wild boar hunting, i'd love to do this)

The beach is deserted. However it doesn't take away from being one of the most amazing places to visit. Going there alone won't be a good idea probably. Anddd going there by car is not such a good idea. Maybe next time Larry.

badpiece33 said:

want to come she got sisters

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Have any pictures??

The beach where "El Zapato" is at in monte cristi is beatiful, no tourist at all near there. If you see big white hills, that means ur close to the beach, because ur by the salt plant. i was born in monte cristi, every time i go home i go there, beatiful place