Just returned from driving the highway from Pierda Blanca to Ocoa . Really
really a beautiful mountain drive. About 55 klm total. All bit 10 klm is paved,
mostly brand new. The 10 klm unpaved is not difficult, wide and graded. Obviously
the plan is to finish this stretch also. Also, almost zero traffic til you pass through
Rancho Arriba.
Spent a day and night walking and driving around Ocoa. Surrounded by green mountains
very close to the city. The center of town in hilly with mountain views around every corner.
Narrow streets and many old buildings. Elevation is high enough to make for mild days and cool nights.
Several small hotels in the center of town, very reasonably priced. All in all, very
interesting place. K