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Mountain Road
was on it about 2 weeks ago.... more "missing" areas and potholes than I remembered from last year but no major problems overall...I usually take the moca road...in MUCH better condition...
Go left at the bottom of the hill in the town with the yellow and green guard poles. Then, right at the next Y to take you through Licey and on to Santiago.
There is only one spot on the mountain where the road drops off. Be careful, there is little warning.
There is only one spot on the mountain where the road drops off. Be careful, there is little warning.
I am not sure about where you say to turn, but I can tell you for sure if you go left towards Moca when you see a Texaco station on your left you will come to a spot where you can go left to Moca or right will take you to Santiago and put you right in the middle of town on Duarte. You will pass the International Mall on your left in about a half hour or less.
We may be talking about the same route.
The way I said is the quickest way. The road is good all the way to town. It is actually Juan Duarte Street.
Yes, this is the route I am talking about. Just remember, first intersection, make a left. Then, after several miles there are a couple of speed bumps and another Y. At that point, going to the left will take you to Moca, going to the right leads to Santiago. And, yes, eventually you will pass the International Mall on your left.
RETIREE: Whenyou come down the mountain and level out, you reach a "T": Go left.
When you see a Texaco Station: Go Right. That leads to Santiago's main street Juan Pablo Duarte.
IF you were to go right at the "T", you would go to Tamboril, but there is a slightly confusing detour due to a bridge being out, and eventually you would come into Santiago on 27 de Febrero...The other way is a bit quicker.
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When you see a Texaco Station: Go Right. That leads to Santiago's main street Juan Pablo Duarte.
IF you were to go right at the "T", you would go to Tamboril, but there is a slightly confusing detour due to a bridge being out, and eventually you would come into Santiago on 27 de Febrero...The other way is a bit quicker.
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mountain road precautions
Yeah the mountain road is the quickest but just a little warning. take it easy with the speed and pay attention. I encountered a large chunk of road missing near the mountain ledge which could have meant sure death for me and my passengers. there is a huge drop along the road .It is a nice drive though. Also stay away from buying any meat products from the paradas. I had a case of uncontrollable gas for nearly 4 days eating longanisos (sausage) and carne salado.
Yeah the mountain road is the quickest but just a little warning. take it easy with the speed and pay attention. I encountered a large chunk of road missing near the mountain ledge which could have meant sure death for me and my passengers. there is a huge drop along the road .It is a nice drive though. Also stay away from buying any meat products from the paradas. I had a case of uncontrollable gas for nearly 4 days eating longanisos (sausage) and carne salado.