Rio San Juan

Thinking about checking some other places out in the DR with some day trips during my next travel to the DR

I have heard that Rio San Juan has some of the nicest beaches on the North Coast.

Was wondering what other's have to say about nice beaches to travel to around the Sosua area.

Didn't find to much about it here.

It looks like there are guagua's that travel there which would prolly be the cheapest but sometimes cheapest doesn't always equal best. Any recommendations on the best way to get there and back.

ie private taxi, public taxi, rent a car for the day, hire a driver etc.

Not worried about the monger opportunities there as sometimes it is good just to get away for a day and relax and see the countryside.

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Originally Posted by j_d66

Thinking about checking some other places out in the DR with some day trips during my next travel to the DR

I have heard that Rio San Juan has some of the nicest beaches on the North Coast.

Was wondering what other's have to say about nice beaches to travel to around the Sosua area.

Didn't find to much about it here.

It looks like there are guagua's that travel there which would prolly be the cheapest but sometimes cheapest doesn't always equal best. Any recommendations on the best way to get there and back.

ie private taxi, public taxi, rent a car for the day, hire a driver etc.

Not worried about the monger opportunities there as sometimes it is good just to get away for a day and relax and see the countryside.

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I think its about 40 minutes from Sosua. I have gone both by Gwa gwa and public taxi. Both work well.

stay in Sosua, that's really the best for all mongers :) :)

There are a number of great beaches a bit further than Rio San Juan. Playa Grande is one very wide beach with rather big waves. And a bit further was one small very calm beach but cant remember the name of it. I normally rent a car so don't know any other way to get there.

Hola Jd,

The beaches in the Rio San Juan area are quite nice. There is a nice beach north west of the lagoon(as you approach Laguna Gri Gri circle to your left.) Just past the town is
Playa Caleton where food and drink can be purchased at the beach restaurants and consumed at a beachside table under the trees. The locals are friendly and helpful. A little spanish
goes a long way, but there are always locals that speak english. The best way to get there is by carrito. The carritos leave from the lot across from the Texaco gas station in Sosua and cost
100 RD each way.

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Originally Posted by captain69

Hola Jd,

The beaches in the Rio San Juan area are quite nice. There is a nice beach north west of the lagoon(as you approach Laguna Gri Gri circle to your left.) Just past the town is
Playa Caleton where food and drink can be purchased at the beach restaurants and consumed at a beachside table under the trees. The locals are friendly and helpful. A little spanish
goes a long way, but there are always locals that speak english. The best way to get there is by carrito. The carritos leave from the lot across from the Texaco gas station in Sosua and cost
100 RD each way.

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The cost has come up then.....I used to play at Playa Grande just outside of Rio San Juan....grab my clubs walk out to public taxi stand pay 50 pesos for the front seat another 10 peso for bus after the last stop in Rio San Juan that takes you rest of the way....120 pesos return...5-6 bucks now is a good price .... My first time $70 US the gringo price...

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Originally Posted by captain69

Hola Jd,

The beaches in the Rio San Juan area are quite nice. There is a nice beach north west of the lagoon(as you approach Laguna Gri Gri circle to your left.) Just past the town is
Playa Caleton where food and drink can be purchased at the beach restaurants and consumed at a beachside table under the trees. The locals are friendly and helpful. A little spanish
goes a long way, but there are always locals that speak english. The best way to get there is by carrito. The carritos leave from the lot across from the Texaco gas station in Sosua and cost
100 RD each way.

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jd- Playa Caleton is a pretty cool, relaxed place and a great spot to spend an afternoon. I've got some pics in a previous tr. Here's the link to the post that is starts with.


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...52#post1090952

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Originally Posted by Irie

jd- Playa Caleton is a pretty cool, relaxed place and a great spot to spend an afternoon. I've got some pics in a previous tr. Here's the link to the post that is starts with.


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...52#post1090952

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Thanks for the link and taking the time to put up the report on Rio San Juan.
I appreciate the info and feel for what it looks like

Yes,a great place to visit. Plus a really cool hotel to shack-up with your favorita, Bahia Blanca, about $33. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

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Originally Posted by Sidney

Yes,a great place to visit. Plus a really cool hotel to shack-up with your favorita, Bahia Blanca, about $33. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

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You said something positive, nice

Down to more important things.... there is a really good and cheap pico pollo right behind the gas station to the left.
Its run by some dominican chinese folks!

get like 3 pieces and fries or rice/beans for 90 pesos...
decent deal :-)

no gringo tax here sidnery :-)

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Originally Posted by Sidney

Yes,a great place to visit. Plus a really cool hotel to shack-up with your favorita, Bahia Blanca, about $33. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

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http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...3&d=1316874912

Went to Rio de Jamao last week. About 40 minutes past Cabarete. Nice place to go with some friends and cookout, swim, dance, drink, etc.

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Originally Posted by el_papi_chew_low

Went to Rio de Jamao last week. About 40 minutes past Cabarete. Nice place to go with some friends and cookout, swim, dance, drink, etc.

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Rio de Jamao is the second major river crossing south of Sabaneta de Yasica on rte 21 the road that goes to Moca and Santiago.