How is Jarabacoa

N

NYC2DR

New member
Nov 24, 2008
23
0
0
Can someone give me there insight about Jarabacoa? I am moving there in two weeks to teach. Housing situation is already set up and money is fine. I"m just interested in whst I'll hear. I've read it's the only city in the world with a "Neverending Spring" because the weather is always between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius. Or 60-72 F.

Let me know.

Oh, I'm moving from NYC, NY USA
 
Hillbilly

Hillbilly

Moderator
Jan 1, 2002
18,948
514
113
You will enjoy the change. It does get hotter. FYI, Guatemala is also known as the City of SPring"

No matter. I love that place, and there are a couple of posters here that live up there...

HB
 
B

bennymack

Member
Apr 12, 2006
84
2
8
Well, I live in Jarabacoa and love the weather. June thru September peaks out in the mid 80s and pretty humid, but it always cools off in the evening. You can always hit the river or waterfalls to get relief until it cools off. Winter is like eternal spring!

I've never met any expat who hates it here, of course maybe they got out of town before I met them! It is a small town (40-50,000) as you make friend and meet people, you will see them around alot.
 
N

NYC2DR

New member
Nov 24, 2008
23
0
0
Thanks. I'm actually visiting tomorrow from NYC to check the scene before I make the plunge. I've been watching youtube videos about it.

Are there any extra precautions I need to take as far as insects or wild animals?

Also, I hear there is little to no tourism. How will I be accepted as a dom/blk gringo moreno?

No fears, just curious...
 
N

NYC2DR

New member
Nov 24, 2008
23
0
0
LOL! Crazy, but I'm a New Yorker and live in NYC Manhattan close to Times Square. I haven't seen grass in 4 months, so try to imagine the adjustment I'm getting ready to make.

I haven't even seen a fly this year! That's life in the Concrete Jungle.
 
2

2LeftFeet

Bronze
Dec 1, 2006
1,147
14
0
Hey NYC... I'm jealous... I wish I were you right now.... Going to teach in the land of paradise.... who's better than you??? I'm stuck in Brooklyn right now.....wishing that I was there.

Have a great time.. What will you be teaching??
 
N

NYC2DR

New member
Nov 24, 2008
23
0
0
I'll be teach all sciences for grade 3-12. So basic science for the younger kids and Biology and Chemistry for the older ones.

I plan to have the time of my life. I'm half Dominican and terribly "Americanized", so I hope to get some soul. Some culture.

Paradise is definitely the word from what I hear. Can't wait!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom