Being in Santiago, you have pretty easy access to the north coast shore. Ochoa has some fishing gear for sale, including hand lines, but I would strongly suggest getting a decent rod with a spinning reel(as opposed to a a baitcaster-horizontal spool). A spinning reel with allow you to cast fuarther out into surf and also allow you to work lures easily. Luperon has decent spots to fish from shore, specifically from points on either side of the inlet. Snook hold well along the mangroves in both bays, but the eastern bay is much less travelled. If you need specific advise you can welcome to pM me. Tight lines