Originally Posted by
yayow
I live in Boca Chica and have for about the last 5 years, I always recommend to newbies to go to Sosua, you will enjoy yourself more in my opinion. More to do, more like minded people there, Boca Chica is better for a seasoned veteran that has been around the block a few times, and then wants to try something different. Same for Santo Domingo lived there four years before moving to Boca. My first year in the country I lived in Sosua as well, so I have lived in all three places that has been mentioned, and trust me, Sosua will be better for what you are looking for as a first timer.
When I was just a visitor before retiring and moving down, always enjoyed Sosua, did that for at least 4 years before retiring and moving to the DR. Trust your friend's recommendation and do Sosua! After a few years visiting then try the capital and eventually Boca Chica. I am in my 10th year living in country and this is the same advice, I would give any newbie or relative newbie.