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Towns Between SD and Santiago
no particular preference...if anything i listed them in proximity from SD to Santiago:
Maimon, Tocoa, Cotui, Bonao, San Fransisco de Macoris, La Vega & Moca
Maimon, Tocoa, Cotui, Bonao, San Fransisco de Macoris, La Vega & Moca
i'm sorry but i love everything and there is lots to see all over the island....night life? maybe other members here in dr1 could tell you....methinks San Fransisco de Macoris being the larger city of those I listed....chicas you can find everywhere my friend, just keep looking and dont give up 
Directly off the main highway are Villa Altagracia, Bonao and La Vega. If you want to travel a bit further off the main highway, the towns that jalencastro mentioned, plus Jarabacoa are also options.
In most towns/cities in the country, other than SD, nightlife is non-existent from Monday through Wednesday. The action picks up a bit on Thursdays, but doesn't go into full swing until Friday. Of the places mentioned, Bonao, San Francisco de Macoris and La Vega will offer the most variety.
On most days, you will find the largest selection of women in La Vega, if you know where to look.
In most towns/cities in the country, other than SD, nightlife is non-existent from Monday through Wednesday. The action picks up a bit on Thursdays, but doesn't go into full swing until Friday. Of the places mentioned, Bonao, San Francisco de Macoris and La Vega will offer the most variety.
On most days, you will find the largest selection of women in La Vega, if you know where to look.
On the way from SD. / santiago, you'll see a lot of truckstops " paradas " .
My tips for Dominican food are:
1- < Tipico Bonao >, ( half way ) where you can enjoy the Dominican " Sancocho ".
2- < Chivo picante > ( across the new toll ) my favotite plate is Chivo picante con moro de guandules.
JJ.
My tips for Dominican food are:
1- < Tipico Bonao >, ( half way ) where you can enjoy the Dominican " Sancocho ".
2- < Chivo picante > ( across the new toll ) my favotite plate is Chivo picante con moro de guandules.
JJ.
Which Dominican will you be in?? Does he or she know that you will be in them for 10 days?? Wouldn't tthat get a little uncomfortable after that much time??
My friend, it is The Dominican Republic, DR, The DR, or La Republica. Not the Dominican.
Now back to the topic on hand.
My friend, it is The Dominican Republic, DR, The DR, or La Republica. Not the Dominican.
Now back to the topic on hand.
Thanks for the info and sorry about my ignorance of the vernacular. I will be in santo domingo for the weekend and will head north on monday. I will probably spend a day in bonao and possibly spend the night in la vega. After a day or two in la vega I think I will spend the rest of my time in santiago. Anything to do in la vega on a monday or tuesday night.
It's pretty much dead!
Go to Jarabacoa during the day and enjoy a splash in one of the many swimming holes. On the way up, stop at a place called "D'Jesus" on the left side of the road for some really good Dominican food at a great price. Have some of the bbq ribs with your rice, beans, salad and fried platanos. You won't be sorry!
At night, the only action that you might find on a Monday or Tuesday will be some beer in the park with the college girls. Just ask someone to point you to Okie Dokie. (pronounced uh-kee duh-kee by the locals)
famug, i take it you are not familiar with driving around DR? you arent renting a car are you? i am very adventurous and drive everywhere. i have 2 or 3 detailed maps of the countryside and usually roam around solo, but it helps to have a guide if you dont know the language! i agree with the other posts here, go to Jarabacoa and swim, then chill at the park with the college girls and relax, you'll be ok!
I don't know about the cost of a taxi or guide, but there are "guaguas" (small buses) that travel back and forth between La Vega and Jarabacoa, which would be safe and a lot cheaper.
A day or two in La Vega before heading to Santiago can be fun, and you should find plenty of things to keep you busy.
A day or two in La Vega before heading to Santiago can be fun, and you should find plenty of things to keep you busy.
@famug, why don't you just stay in Jarabacoa before leaving to Santiago. With all respect for La Vega but Jarabacoa is simply more attractive for visitors.
If you are interested in moutains the other option is a trip up to Constanza (2000m up in the mountains) - the junction is just after Bonao heading towards Santiago. The views up there are spectacular - get a moto concho to take you to La Siberia. Couple of decent cafes and hotels in town.