Everyone knows that not all is perfect in DR and a lot could be better but I really don't see any posts from you saying that you actually like anything here.
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Where in the D.R. would you want to live in 15 years..
Everyone knows that not all is perfect in DR and a lot could be better but I really don't see any posts from you saying that you actually like anything here.
That's definitely a concern.
What about Cabrera, Iv'e never been there. I have family in Rio San Juan but it's nothing like it was when I visited as a kid.
Don't have a maid, but our teachers have received raises from 8-14% each of the past 5 years. Who in their right mind buys a $RD48,000 purse? As far as how many Dominicans could afford one, more than you think. Still waiting for your evidence.
Two years ago I wanted to invest in a place to retire (in about 8 or 10 years). Was looking at Costa Rica, Panama, and a couple / few other places. Then it dawned on me... why invest now for a place that will get minimal use in that interim time period. It was then that I decided to buy a place to be used now for vacation. The point is... planning for the future is fine, but you should live for today. If you must buy now, buy where you think you'd like to BE right now. OR.. as others always advise... rent first. The bottom line is that NOBODY HAS A CRYSTAL BALL.
I think the difference in the education rich kids get and the education poor kids get would be the best evidence you will find.
There will be very few people living in the republic now that still are in 15 years, it tends to spit people out as quickly as it draws people in, only the very stubborn few make it long term, settle for 20 years n so on.
That could be applied to almost every country in the world, except maybe Cuba , where have a high degree gets you less money than a taxi driver or prostitute. The lack of education certainly is a factor, as is the influx of illegal Haitians, unstable electricity....etc.
if things are similar in 15 years as now........the only place besides santo domingo where i would consider buying property to live in is casa de campo.
i would have said the same 15 years ago.
sure, there have been crimes committed there, even with all their security.
sure there are many other places that could be considered "authentic" dominican.
i've been nearly everywhere in the dom rep and there are places i love to visit, but i could continue to do that while living comfortably.
best of all worlds.
i realise it is not a realistic option for most on this board...........good luck to those of you.
i would have said the same 15 years ago.
sure, there have been crimes committed there, even with all their security.
sure there are many other places that could be considered "authentic" dominican.
i've been nearly everywhere in the dom rep and there are places i love to visit, but i could continue to do that while living comfortably.
best of all worlds.
i realise it is not a realistic option for most on this board...........good luck to those of you.
Metro CC,and Guavaberry,both in Juan Dolio might deserve a "Look".
I like the "Metro CC",the Embasy Suites is there,with accessto their "Beach Club" at the beach.Golf course homes.
Close to SD,airport,security.
CC
I like the "Metro CC",the Embasy Suites is there,with accessto their "Beach Club" at the beach.Golf course homes.
Close to SD,airport,security.
CC
He must be basing it on the trend! Isn't it what everyone is complaining about world wide?
Wel.. I would love to have a nice group compounds around the Island
I love Santo Domingo and would not want to EVER leave Gazcue
And Las Terrenas is home to my family
And I simply adore the plateau from San Juan de Maguana to Belledare and would love a country place up there in Belledare for the hot August nights
And then friends have a beach place now in Punta Rucia which I long to see
And ditto for a little place called San Juan de las Matas near Santiago
Others have a place off the south of Haiti called Ile La Vache which is GORGEOUS
and then;, of course, I would have to have a place in Jacmel for Carnival.
Plus, really, I have always longed to be in a boat in Boca de Yuma... near where Ponce de Leon was from,..
Ditto having a trip through those mangrove swamps north of Coricito,.
OH.. let's not forget the farm in Bayaguana.
And a BOAT in Luperon so that I could sail into Fort Liberte.
And OH I a long to go back to my place on the beach near St Marc, AMANI Y LES BAINS... where I used to walk out on my pristine beach and snorkel my reef for three hours a day.
I love Santo Domingo and would not want to EVER leave Gazcue
And Las Terrenas is home to my family
And I simply adore the plateau from San Juan de Maguana to Belledare and would love a country place up there in Belledare for the hot August nights
And then friends have a beach place now in Punta Rucia which I long to see
And ditto for a little place called San Juan de las Matas near Santiago
Others have a place off the south of Haiti called Ile La Vache which is GORGEOUS
and then;, of course, I would have to have a place in Jacmel for Carnival.
Plus, really, I have always longed to be in a boat in Boca de Yuma... near where Ponce de Leon was from,..
Ditto having a trip through those mangrove swamps north of Coricito,.
OH.. let's not forget the farm in Bayaguana.
And a BOAT in Luperon so that I could sail into Fort Liberte.
And OH I a long to go back to my place on the beach near St Marc, AMANI Y LES BAINS... where I used to walk out on my pristine beach and snorkel my reef for three hours a day.
oops for a moment that sounded like i was going to have to get back to work,... BUT i think I can convince my nephew, who is a dive master, that HE should buy a sailboat .. and ole auntie should just be able to look in on it
keepin a boat is work man!
i remember
not to mention
pricey
wow.. that was a close call..
the rest is just couch surfin!
You had a great idea, mountainannie My wife and I lived for 17 years on a sailboat. Much of the time we were anchored in Samana harbor, but we also made trips to Puerto Rico, spent a year each in Trinidad and Venezuela, 6 months in St Lucia. and visited most of the other islands of the eastern Caribbean.
I can't do the same with my condo in Sosua.
Lots of advantages of living on a boat. When you get tired of one location, being able to pick up anchor and go to another one is just one of them
I think it all depends on where you have family in the Country, You say you are Dominican so if your family were in Cibao I would say look to the North Coast Puerto Plata, Sosua,Caberette or Gaspar Hernandez. If your Family was in the Capital I would think of Juan Dolio and if your family were out East I would think about the Bavaro area. Myself having spent extensive time traveling the entire Country plan to Retire to either the Sosua/Caberette area or in Santiago, I say Santiago for me because I dont need to be on a beach everyday. In the end this will all come down to a personal decision of where you feel more comfortable. I Love traveling to all the areas you have been to but to I have come to my decision because if I choose Sosua/Caberette area I am still only an hour away from Santiago and all the things that you may need from a big city and I can live near the beach with lots of different ethinic groups and a variety of different restaurants, but that is my personal preference. What is important to you? Let me know and I can tell you some more about each area.
All boat owners, past and present know the truth... a boat is a hole in the water where you throw your money. LOL Somehow we still LOVE our boats. There's NOTHING like sitting at the helm with a steady breeze on a close reach with a course plotted to some exciting destination.