Going to DR first time... Help Please

Cool. Dajabon is an interesting place, especially on market days.
It's always a better idea to bring your own map with you if at all possible.eaches,
If taking public transport from Santiago to Dajabon, the busses can be found leaving the Rotunda area of Santiago, on Avenida 27 de Febrero. A taxi from the airport will know the spot.
As far as beaches, I think Manzanillo(sp?) is your best bet. Have a great time!!

There is a spectacular beach in Monte Cristi, which I believe to be the closest beach to Dajabon.





















What more could a person ask for?

Not much! :bunny::bunny:

Rocky said:

There is a spectacular beach in Monte Cristi, which I believe to be the closest beach to Dajabon.


What more could a person ask for?

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bought the best DR map i have seen at Borders Bookstore in NY. try there or Barnes and Noble

Good advice. Definitely bring a map with you!!

Rocky said:

There is a spectacular beach in Monte Cristi, which I believe to be the closest beach to Dajabon.

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You are my Hero!!

Hi REC,

What a great place for your first trip to the DR... yes Montecristi is a spectacular place, a complete contrast to a market day in Dajabon.
That great beach is Playa el Morro...fine pictures Rocky, if you are looking for a hotel try,
El Bistrot MONTECRISTI - Restaurant EL BISTROT - H?tel LOS JARDINES


Happy Days

I do not think I would do that.
I was in
Dajabon last week.
The road between Montecristi and Dajabon is in terrible shape according to local sources, and the buses use a route that goes through Mao->Santiago Rodriguez->Los Almacigos->
Dajabon.
There are at least six army check points that require you to stop and be searched for illegal Haitians. If you miss one of them, they have huge nailed boards to trhow in the road and ruin your day.

Better make arrangements for your friend to meet you in Santiago, at the Caribe Tour station. Then you can take a trip to Sosua or any other beach.

You trip sounds nice, but unless you know this country, I would not advise it.

In fact, unless you have driven here a lot, I do not advise renting a vehicle, but rather make arrangements to rent a car and driver or use public transportation and local taxis. For a newbie, it is just as fast, a lot more fun and a whole heck of a lot safer and hassle free..

think about it.

HB

I do not think I would do that.
I was in
Dajabon last week.
The road between Montecristi and Dajabon is in terrible shape according to local sources, and the buses use a route that goes through Mao->Santiago Rodriguez->Los Almacigos->
Dajabon.
There are at least six army check points that require you to stop and be searched for illegal Haitians. If you miss one of them, they have huge nailed boards to trhow in the road and ruin your day.

Better make arrangements for your friend to meet you in Santiago, at the Caribe Tour station. Then you can take a trip to Sosua or any other beach.

You trip sounds nice, but unless you know this country, I would not advise it.

In fact, unless you have driven here a lot, I do not advise renting a vehicle, but rather make arrangements to rent a car and driver or use public transportation and local taxis. For a newbie, it is just as fast, a lot more fun and a whole heck of a lot safer and hassle free..

think about it.

HB

How did that happen?
A time warp?
DR1 hiccup?

Yesterday 05:55 AM Hillbilly I do not think I would do that.

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Today 05:42 AM Hillbilly I do not think I would do that.

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