I welcome all suggestions. I am interested in finding a place to possibly retire to in the DR. I would like someplace that is within a 15 minute drive or so to the beach, restaurants and/or nightlife but does not have gringo prices. A place like Sousa would be out. No difference if on the north or south coast. Just someplace where rent is very affordable for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. Open to all suggestions. Thanks
Perhaps you should consider more important matters.
Seek an area that has consistent, relatively reliable energy. good luck.
Also, seek an area that has the same w/respect to water. good luck.
Furthermore, close to a qualified hospital that can treat you in case of an emergency...good luck there. How about a supermarket, preferrably airconditioned with stocked items....only large cities; expect to pay more$$ for your usual items - local stuff is less expensive.
Nightlife? In a typical beach town its the usual bars, same old restaurants and perhaps some local girly hut.
There are tons of beaches--- suggest you concentrate on Juan Dolio- close to San Pedro (10 minutes) and Santo Domingo (30 minutes). If you want to "retire", you need more infrastructure and services than you can find in most places.
good luck.