Wow.. :surprised
That is not our picture of Bonao.
Where will you be going in Bonao? (where to stay?)
The nature is nice - yes!
The people is lika anywhere in the DR.. Everyone is friendly (basically) if you don't offend anyone. They all help you with a big smile!
Safe - I don't know. When we arrived to Bonao, we were told to keep out from certain areas (as in most towns I guess). And depending on who you will be staying with, safe might not be the word. If you stay with Rancho Wendy, they do have a guard. 24h a day - due to the fact that they don't feel safe. It has to do with people not liking the owner very much! :ermm:
Bonao is nice - especially if you go outside the town itself. Just a few kilometers away, you'll find lovely mountains - but I would suggest that you look at Jarabacoa as well. As you might already know, it's a mountain village not far from Bonao. Compare the two, and maybe you'll find a better match?
Take care, and good luck!
/Peter