I will be at Serenis Cocoatal resort in Uvero Alto next august and after three days there I would like to reach sabana de la mar to ferry across to samana. I read about taxi fares to get there and they are too expensive!!!! is there any local public transport to go to sabana de la mar from uvero alto? how long does it takes (i know that the last ferry to samana leaves at 3 p.m.)???? My dream would be that of stopping by at playa Limon for a swimming before reaching sabana de la mar, but I think I have to give up, isn'it????
Tnx in advance
Just for the sake of argument you are on the Miches bus and want to stop at Lagunas Limon for a swim, be aware the beach is about 1.5 to 2 km ( a mile ) from the main road. You would then have to find transport to the beach to carry you and your baggage. There are few taxis in this area, if any, there mostly moto's (motorbikes) are for hire.. Yet, you may find someone with a car willing to drive you there there and back for a fee. When you are finished with your beach visit you then have to wait for the bus and hope it stops for you.
Rubio Higuey has the transit times just about right via bus from Uvero Alto Higuey - El Seibo - Hato Major - Sabana del Mar. However, you should be aware of the down time of waiting between transfer points - the great unknown of transport in this country - does complicate the logistics of traveling. You could be fortunate having to wait only a fews minutes but it is not uncommon to wait a considerable time (in the heat) to connect to a bus to make the next leg of your transit.
PJT's recommendation: if you are intent to make this trip - use the services of a taxi, the driver will be willing to take you to the beach and wait ( for a fee) while you enjoy its pleasures and then drive you to Sabana del Mar. Transit via bus, although very economical, has too many risks of delay, especially if you want to make the 3 pm ferry.
Also, talk to the staff at your resort, as they may have more knowledge of the region and may be able to hook you up with a reasonable means of transport to Sabana del Mar.
HB, thanks for the vote of confidence.
Regards,
PJT