Cab Share Jan 15th 3:00 AM

[wedge95]

Me and a wingman are arriving for our virgin trip to the DR on Jan 15th at 3:00 am. Don't want to wait around for the bus. Anyone want to split a taxi with us?

[Jimmydr]

Me and a wingman are arriving for our virgin trip to the DR on Jan 15th at 3:00 am. Don't want to wait around for the bus. Anyone want to split a taxi with us?


There are two of you, you don't need a third guy.

[eldorob]

There are two of you, you don't need a third guy.

Yeah, but he didnt say where from...maybe they're landing in puerto rico

[Roy]

Yeah, but he didnt say where from...maybe they're landing in puerto rico

pretty sure the 3AM flight is a Spirit into Santiago...??????

[Mr Hillbilly]

pretty sure the 3AM flight is a Spirit into Santiago...??????

Probably Jet blue STI spirit changes on the 12th

[weyland]

I wouldn't want to plan my arrival around some guy who is too dumb to post which airport and where he is headed. :)

[JD426]

I wouldn't want to plan my arrival around some guy who is too dumb to post which airport and where he is headed. :)
Maybe he is looking for a 3rd, and a taxi to a cheap Cabana ?

[wedge95]

Wow, brutal responses. My mistake...flying into STI, and yes, it's a Spirit flight. And while we don't need three, we're just trying to save some coin.

[princepointe]

Wow, brutal responses. My mistake...flying into STI, and yes, it's a Spirit flight. And while we don't need three, we're just trying to save some coin.


Don't take it personal man. They do that to everyone. lol. Have a good trip.

[Mr Hillbilly]

Probably Jet blue STI spirit changes on the 12th



Yea my bad --the wednesday Spirit flights are arriving early afternoon and friday ones early morning.

[vdogger]

How cheap are you?

[wedge95]

How cheap? Not that cheap, just thought it would not make sense to save where we can. By the way going to Sousa. Since it's my first trip to the DR and I can't speak Spanish thought Sousa would be the best destination.

[Jimmydr]

How cheap? Not that cheap, just thought it would not make sense to save where we can. By the way going to Sousa. Since it's my first trip to the DR and I can't speak Spanish thought Sousa would be the best destination.


You should have flown right into Puerto Plata instead of Santiago.

[wedge95]

Thought of that, but got a good deal on Spirit...I guess I am cheap.

[Jimmydr]

Thought of that, but got a good deal on Spirit...I guess I am cheap.


Being cheap while going to a new destination may not always be a good thing.

[weyland]

Wow, brutal responses.
Just kiddin' pal. No harm in saving money. I hope you have a great trip.

[voltage69]

Hmm.. splitting a cab 2 ways for 50 bucks each or 3 ways for 33 bucks.. saving 17 bucks. roughly 500 pesos.
If youre that cheap are you gonna hold out til 4am for the high quality chicas offering 1000 peso TLN's?

[Jimmydr]

Hmm.. splitting a cab 2 ways for 50 bucks each or 3 ways for 33 bucks.. saving 17 bucks. roughly 500 pesos.
If youre that cheap are you gonna hold out til 4am for the high quality chicas offering 1000 peso TLN's?


I remember when the taxi cost $24 one way from there.

[vdogger]

Ok. Above all,be safe and have a good time. It was a bit brutal.

[mrblackluv]

Wow...LOL.. tough room.

[mrblackluv]

You should have flown right into Puerto Plata instead of Santiago.

Depending on when he booked.. he could have saved a LOT of coin.
Those Spirit fares are cheap..

[Jimmydr]

Depending on when he booked.. he could have saved a LOT of coin.
Those Spirit fares are cheap..


But a single traveler has to add on $200 for taxis.

[foadi]

But a single traveler has to add on $200 for taxis.
Being a cheap charlie, I'd just wait for the bus and save most of that $200 for pussy.

This thread gives me the impression that an STI-sosua taxi is $100 one way. How much is the bus?

[Jimmydr]

Being a cheap charlie, I'd just wait for the bus and save most of that $200 for pussy.

This thread gives me the impression that an STI-sosua taxi is $100 one way. How much is the bus?


Not sure but I think that you need to take a taxi to the bus first.

[mrblackluv]

Too lazy to search it out for you..
It's been posted..but its around $10. The problem is that there's no bus that early..

People have caught cabs to cabanas..to wait it out a few hours..
Went to Passions..then a cabana..
Hung out at the Airport..

[swiggy]

Being a cheap charlie, I'd just wait for the bus and save most of that $200 for pussy.

This thread gives me the impression that an STI-sosua taxi is $100 one way. How much is the bus?

Taxi to Sosua is $75 from Santiago, that is the set price... it might be $80 now as this was a couple months ago.





Not sure but I think that you need to take a taxi to the bus first.

taxi to the bus is about 400-500 pesos maybe a bit more if you dont speak any spanish.



first bus for Caribe from santiago tu Sosua is at 6am and it costs 150 pesos.

[foadi]

Taxi to Sosua is $75 from Santiago, that is the set price... it might be $80 now as this was a couple months ago.






taxi to the bus is about 400-500 pesos maybe a bit more if you dont speak any spanish.



first bus for Caribe from santiago tu Sosua is at 6am and it costs 150 pesos.
sounds good. any action in santiago at 4am?

[swiggy]

sounds good. any action in santiago at 4am?

It is late for the clubs but some of the taxi drivers speak english and can hook you up. also someone said here before the people at the cabana can get you a girl. If you opt for that and they can't you have nothing.

[naptime]

How cheap? Not that cheap, just thought it would not make sense to save where we can. By the way going to Sousa. Since it's my first trip to the DR and I can't speak Spanish thought Sousa would be the best destination.


i will send you taxi information..

[Apos]

If you think that was brutal just wait till you ask what some here will designate as "a stupid" question! :eek: Then just grab yer ankles...:rolleyes:
Wow, brutal responses. My mistake...flying into STI, and yes, it's a Spirit flight. And while we don't need three, we're just trying to save some coin.
It's amazing how many guys will jump on someone for asking an innocent question and even basically call you out s stupid for looking to save money or have a different experience. :wink:

It would cost about $20 to get from STI into Sosua by bus, less than $40 even if you needed or chose to stay at a Cabaña for a few hours, about $75 or $80 including a chica at the cabaña....or you could choose to just spend the $80 for a taxi to Sosua=boring. :biggrin:

I'm guessing you saved more than $200 per person so in the end you'll get to keep most of it, have had a different and potentially very enjoyable experience and still save a bunch of cash. Sounds ridiculous to me....to knock you for it that is! :rolleyes:

p.s. I've done what you're proposing many time in my first 6 or 7 vacations and had a great time! :corky:

[Jimmydr]

If you think that was brutal just wait till you ask what some here will designate as "a stupid" question! :eek: Then just grab yer ankles...:rolleyes:
It's amazing how many guys will jump on someone for asking an innocent question and even basically call you out s stupid for looking to save money or have a different experience. :wink:

It would cost about $20 to get from STI into Sosua by bus, less than $40 even if you needed or chose to stay at a Cabaña for a few hours, about $75 or $80 including a chica at the cabaña....or you could choose to just spend the $80 for a taxi to Sosua=boring. :biggrin:

I'm guessing you saved more than $200 per person so in the end you'll get to keep most of it, have had a different and potentially very enjoyable experience and still save a bunch of cash. Sounds ridiculous to me....to knock you for it that is! :rolleyes:

p.s. I've done what you're proposing many time in my first 6 or 7 vacations and had a great time! :corky:


But Santiago airport was only a $24 cab ride back then.

[Apos]

But Santiago airport was only a $24 cab ride back then.
It's all relative and the OP probably does not much care about the past at this point...

I was saving hundreds and also had the pleasure of doing and enjoying stuff that I was told was not worth the effort...and they were wrong.

That's usually the case with those that forget where they came from...

[Jimmydr]

It's all relative and the OP probably does not much care about the past at this point...

I was saving hundreds and also had the pleasure of doing and enjoying stuff that I was told was not worth the effort...and they were wrong.

That's usually the case with those that forget where they came from...


For my first trips, I ask someone that I know, what is the best way to get to where I am going. I had about 10 first trips.

I wasn't worried about saving $100 because that comes after I know my way around.

[vdogger]

Wow! I think I created this firestorm of controversy. My apologies to all involved.
Mea Culpa. I should have stayed in the seminary.

[Apos]

Don't flatter yourself :rolleyes:
Wow! I think I created this firestorm of controversy. My apologies to all involved.
Mea Culpa. I should have stayed in the seminary.

[Jimmydr]

Don't flatter yourself :rolleyes:


Earthquakes happen here on ISOC if someone sneezes.;)

[Apos]

"Look after the pennies and the dollars will look after themselves"
For my first trips, I ask someone that I know, what is the best way to get to where I am going. I had about 10 first trips.

I wasn't worried about saving $100 because that comes after I know my way around.
It's never too early to be smart and save money. That's not being cheap IMO, and often leads to a more interesting trip in my experience.

Why wait 10 trips? :confused:

[Jimmydr]

"Look after the pennies and the dollars will look after themselves"
It's never too early to be smart and save money. That's not being cheap IMO, and often leads to a more interesting trip in my experience.

Why wait 10 trips? :confused:


I would love to see you go to Mexico or Colombia and take the cheap and easy route and see if you don't get robbed. Its best to follow other peoples suggestions.

I never called him cheap, but if I did, you will find that post for me.:biggrin:

[foadi]

I would love to see you go to Mexico or Colombia and take the cheap and easy route and see if you don't get robbed. Its best to follow other peoples suggestions.

I never called him cheap, but if I did, you will find that post for me.:biggrin:
I take the cheap and easy route in those places, I haven't been robbed. Only place I've been held up was expensive San Jose.

[Jimmydr]

I take the cheap and easy route in those places, I haven't been robbed. Only place I've been held up was expensive San Jose.


Many guys have been robbed already in Medellin, some are members of this site.

[vdogger]

Apostropheman, I was only kidding. I don't take myself so seriously. Happy New Year.

[foadi]

Many guys have been robbed already in Medellin, some are members of this site.
Spending a little bit more money isn't going to prevent you from getting robbed in Latin America. It can happen to anyone. In fact, my first impression of MDE is that I'll be more likely to get robbed walking around Poblado than other supposedly more dangerous parts of town.

[Jimmydr]

Spending a little bit more money isn't going to prevent you from getting robbed in Latin America. It can happen to anyone. In fact, my first impression of MDE is that I'll be more likely to get robbed walking around Poblado than other supposedly more dangerous parts of town.


That could be very true. Poblado is very dangerous, for some, at times.

[Jimmydr]

Spending a little bit more money isn't going to prevent you from getting robbed in Latin America. It can happen to anyone. In fact, my first impression of MDE is that I'll be more likely to get robbed walking around Poblado than other supposedly more dangerous parts of town.


But hanging out at the bus terminal in Santiago at 4am could be dangerous.

[foadi]

But hanging out at the bus terminal in Santiago at 4am could be dangerous.
Oh - I completely agree with you there. Transit centers are always the worst when it comes to petty crime, especially pickpocketting.

[vdogger]

Saving money, but sacrificing safety, is a recipe for disaster.

[Jimmydr]

Oh - I completely agree with you there. Transit centers are always the worst when it comes to petty crime, especially pickpocketting.


Keep in mind that at that point, he will have all his cash and passport with him, so if he gets robbed, he has nada.

[Apos]

Are you saying that taking a taxi from the airport in Santiago or going to a cabaña or taking Metro or Caribe Tours buses is dangerous? :confused:
I would love to see you go to Mexico or Colombia and take the cheap and easy route and see if you don't get robbed. Its best to follow other peoples suggestions.

I never called him cheap, but if I did, you will find that post for me.:biggrin:
Many guys have been robbed already in Medellin, some are members of this site.
You've done all of that, and more as have I and dozens of others here without any issues.

Of course some of us have also been robbed and worse but that shit is thankfully few and far between and ;largely not something normally or easily preventable....at least in my experience.

It's not really like the wild west, it just may appear like it to the uninitiated :D

[Apos]

Apostropheman, I was only kidding. I don't take myself so seriously. Happy New Year.
...as was I hence the :rolleyes:

[eldorob]

Hmm.. splitting a cab 2 ways for 50 bucks each or 3 ways for 33 bucks.. saving 17 bucks. roughly 500 pesos.


For 500 pesos this chica will stay all nite, wash your clothes, cook breakfast and introduce you to her cousin.....:rolleyes:


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/68164601c83dca818.jpg

[Jimmydr]

Are you saying that taking a taxi from the airport in Santiago or going to a cabaña or taking Metro or Caribe Tours buses is dangerous? :confused:
You've done all of that, and more as have I and dozens of others here without any issues.

Of course some of us have also been robbed and worse but that shit is thankfully few and far between and ;largely not something normally or easily preventable....at least in my experience.

It's not really like the wild west, it just may appear like it to the uninitiated :D


If you land in Santiago and grab a taxi, you know the names of the cabanas and you know where they are and how they operate so if the taxi goes off in the wrong direction, you know.

[Jimmydr]

For 500 pesos this chica will stay all nite, wash your clothes, cook breakfast and introduce you to her cousin.....:rolleyes:


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/68164601c83dca818.jpg)


She use to charge 300, why the price increase?:biggrin:

[foadi]

Keep in mind that at that point, he will have all his cash and passport with him, so if he gets robbed, he has nada.
Right, but I never recommended he hang out around probably abandoned bus station at 4 AM. There are plenty of other places he can go.

[Jimmydr]

Right, but I never recommended he hang out around probably abandoned bus station at 4 AM. There are plenty of other places he can go.


Since he never been there, how will he know the taxi is not ripping him off or if he is heading in the wrong direction?

[foadi]

Since he never been there, how will he know the taxi is not ripping him off or if he is heading in the wrong direction?
I'm not following your logic. The same could also happen if he takes a taxi directly to Sosua.

He has to get in a taxi in either scenario.

[eldorob]

Ok, I'm going to give you the first sane answer. Here's what you do....

Grab a cab at the airport taxi stand and tell him you want:
a) a couple of cute chicas
b) a cabana close by
c) his phone number so you can use him during your trip (just don't tell him you're going to the bus station in the morning) This will put him somewhat in your court

In the morning, call your cabbie, lose the chicas, get breakfast, and have him drop you at the bus station. Busses leave like every 30 minutes, so it don't matter what time you get there.

Trust me, that's a great plan.

[Jimmydr]

I'm not following your logic. The same could also happen if he takes a taxi directly to Sosua.


Not really. He will get one from the dispatcher and go.

[Jimmydr]

Ok, I'm going to give you the first sane answer. Here's what you do....

Grab a cab and tell him you want
a) a couple of cute chicas
b) a cabana close by
c) his phone number so you can use him during your trip (just don't tell him you're going to the bus station in the morning) This will put him somewhat in your court

In the morning, call your cabbie, lose the chicas, get breakfast, and have him drop you at the bus station. Busses leave like every 30 minutes, so it don't matter what time you get there.


Easy enough, where were you in 1997?

[Apos]

An intelligent person would ask the pertinent questions and not endanger themselves...or carry all their funds on them. ATM's are pretty reliable in the DR, some exceptions noted.

No one suggested arriving that early before the termional opens...cabañas were suggested :D

Anywhere you or most other guys have been to is just as doable for others. It's not like we have another Christopher Colombus amongst us, though some might like to think they are...:lol:
Keep in mind that at that point, he will have all his cash and passport with him, so if he gets robbed, he has nada.


But hanging out at the bus terminal in Santiago at 4am could be dangerous.


I would love to see you go to Mexico or Colombia and take the cheap and easy route and see if you don't get robbed. Its best to follow other peoples suggestions.

I never called him cheap, but if I did, you will find that post for me.:biggrin:
Not sure that blindly taking other's suggestions is all that smart. If they are qualified and you know this that's another story but many prefer to do their own thin. This is not deep in the jungle or anything. Most guys could manage, they just choose not to for the most part.

Oh, not saying YOU called him cheap but it sure was implied by some...like being smart with money is stupid or a crime...:rolleyes::think::veryconfused::rolleyes2:

[Jimmydr]

An intelligent person would ask the pertinent questions and not endanger themselves...or carry all their funds on them. ATM's are pretty reliable in the DR, some exceptions noted.

No one suggested arriving that early before the termional opens...cabañas were suggested :D

Anywhere you or most other guys have been to is just as doable for others. It's not like we have another Christopher Colombus amongst us, though some might like to think they are...:lol:




Not sure that blindly taking other's suggestions is all that smart. If they are qualified and you know this that's another story but many prefer to do their own thin. This is not deep in the jungle or anything. Most guys could manage, they just choose not to for the most part.

Oh, not saying YOU called him cheap but it sure was implied by some...like being smart with money is stupid or a crime...:rolleyes::think::veryconfused::rolleyes2:


And who would have ever thought that someone we know would have been kidnapped in DR.:eek:

A man can only be killed once in his life.

[Apos]

Thats just being paranoid.

When was the last time, if ever, that there was a credible account of a taxi guy ripping off a gringo like that. Scamming you for a couple of bucks perhaps but purposely heading in the wrong direction...wtf for? Robbery...pretty much does not happen.

I've been going to the consistently for 7 years and have never heard of one nor does anyone I know.
If you land in Santiago and grab a taxi, you know the names of the cabanas and you know where they are and how they operate so if the taxi goes off in the wrong direction, you know.
Is debate class over yet?

[eldorob]

Easy enough, where were you in 1997?

with the Wife and kids :rolleyes:

[Apos]

And who would have ever thought that someone we know would have been kidnapped in DR.:eek:

A man can only be killed once in his life.
While shit does happen it's the gross exception and far from the rule.
(And you seem be arguing both sides of this :rofl:)
Why are you trying to make it sound like getting from STI to Sosua is akin to travelling through FARC territory in Colombia? :eek:
(Cause almost anyone knows it's not even close!)

[Jimmydr]

While shit does happen it's the gross exception and far from the rule.
(And you seem be arguing both sides of this :rofl:)
Why are you trying to make it sound like getting from STI to Sosua is akin to travelling through FARK territory in Colombia? :eek:
(Cause almost anyone knows it's not even close!)


Its Farc, not Fark, thank you and there is no more Farc area in Colombia, cause they are mostly all dead.:eek:

[foadi]

Thats just being paranoid.

When was the last time, if ever, that there was a credible account of a taxi guy ripping off a gringo like that. Scamming you for a couple of bucks perhaps but purposely heading in the wrong direction...wtf for? Robbery...pretty much does not happen.

I've been going to the consistently for 7 years and have never heard of one nor does anyone I know.
I find his paranoia amusing. "taking a taxi is dangerous, so my advice to you is: take a taxi"

I have a feeling he's only fucking with us.

[eldorob]

Why are you trying to make it sound like getting from STI to Sosua is akin to travelling through FARK territory in Colombia? :eek:



It's FARC, with a C. But even misspelled, that was still pretty funny. :rofl:

[Jimmydr]

I find his paranoia amusing. "taking a taxi is dangerous, so my advice to you is: take a taxi"

I have a feeling he's only fucking with us.



Yes I am.

[Apos]

Muchas Garcia! :lol:
Its Farc, not Fark, thank you and there is no more Farc area in Colombia, cause they are mostly all dead.:eek:
...and this from the guy that could not even spell Colombia correctly until after his 3rd trip! :p:rofl:

(Don't even get me started about your misspellings of Thailand! :D)

[Jimmydr]

Muchas Garcia! :lol:
...and this from the guy that could not even spell Colombia correctly until after his 3rd trip! :p:rofl:

(Don't even get me started about your misspellings of Thailand! :D)


Do as I say and not as I do, or something like that.

[Apos]

That's what Jimmy does!
I find his paranoia amusing. "taking a taxi is dangerous, so my advice to you is: take a taxi"

I have a feeling he's only fucking with us.
...and it's often amusing for awhile :biggrin:

[Roy]

Too lazy to search it out for you..
It's been posted..but its around $10. The problem is that there's no bus that early..

taxi STI to Carib/Metro tours (same block) was 500 pesos, in English. Did not know I speak Spanish until after he quoted price;

Bus to Sosua is 160 pesos...

OR

Any available taxi quoted $80 flat rate.

It was very different in Santiago, didn't seem to have the price negotiations one has in Puerto Plata... YMMV

[Kennilingus]

And who would have ever thought that someone we know would have been kidnapped in DR.:eek:



Even if you get kidnapped :eek:, the DR is so friendly that your captors will drop you at a whorehouse with all of your money anyway ... DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY!!!

[eldorob]

I'm outta here. My Haitian Vodoun Princess wants to go see True Grit.


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/68164ad1e14e5234b.jpg

[Jimmydr]

How cheap are you?


Lets set up a poll, maybe?


I rate 6 out of 10.

[Kevy]

Even if you get kidnapped :eek:, the DR is so friendly that your captors will drop you at a whorehouse with all of your money anyway ... DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY!!!

No keep your money and valuables in your shoe, they don't look there I am told:rolleyes:

[wedge95]

I thought it was an innocent question. Thought it would be cool to share a cab with someone with a little local knowledge...pick his brain and save a few pesos.

Some of you guys need to check your medication or up the doseage. Thanks to all who helped a newbie out.

[wedge95]

Made reservations at the Casa Cayena, $50/night. Terra Linda wants 80/night. NG never responded to my email. Anyone stayed there recently? Ooops, probably shouldn't have asked another question...

[foadi]

I thought it was an innocent question. Thought it would be cool to share a cab with someone with a little local knowledge...pick his brain and save a few pesos.

Some of you guys need to check your medication or up the doseage. Thanks to all who helped a newbie out.
Just talk to ppl when you get off the plane. particularly ppl who look like theyre headed to the beach

[JD426]

I'm outta here. My Haitian Vodoun Princess wants to go see True Grit.


Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/68164ad1e14e5234b.jpg)

the whole topic sounds very complicated.
So far this is the only post in the whole thread that makes any sense to me.

[naptime]

proof that you jsut never know what topics are gonna take off, and which ones will just fizzle and die...

[mrblackluv]

Made reservations at the Casa Cayena, $50/night. Terra Linda wants 80/night. NG never responded to my email. Anyone stayed there recently? Ooops, probably shouldn't have asked another question...

Not to confuse you even more...
but I would look into the Sosua Bay Beach Club.
http://www.sosuabayresort.com/sosua-bay-beach-club.html

It's the chica friendly side of the Sosua Bay Resort.
$50 per night with free buffet breakfast. Right on the water..20 yards from After one...and 2.5 city blocks from Classicos.

[mrblackluv]

oops.
just looked at the rates..seems they go up during January..
It's $65.

[GrandePadre]

Wow, one simple question about sharing cab to Sosua gets more responses than a lot of trip reports.

OP, I sent an email to NG yesterday to check on my reservations and I got a response back from Lorenzo tonight confirming them. I think Wilfried is on vacation again so responses might be slow.

[vdogger]

Brother,can you spare a dime?

[DRCowboy]

Brother,can you spare a dime?

....Peso? http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/174144d235b06650fd.jpg (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=94006)

[Jimmydr]

Wow, one simple question about sharing cab to Sosua gets more responses than a lot of trip reports.

OP, I sent an email to NG yesterday to check on my reservations and I got a response back from Lorenzo tonight confirming them. I think Wilfried is on vacation again so responses might be slow.


Trip reports to many are secondary.

[eldorob]

Wow, one simple question about sharing cab to Sosua gets more responses than a lot of trip reports. .

Check out the thread about the Weather Patterns of the North Coast from a few years back. I think someone actually got stabbed during that one. :rolleyes:

[Mr Hillbilly]

What does the new Robert Cab service charge from STI ???????

[Seville]

What does the new Robert Cab service charge from STI ???????

At 3 AM.......... nothing:wink:

[Mr Hillbilly]

At 3 AM.......... nothing:wink:


Your up at that time anyway dropping off your 2am midweek chic

Your BFF can handle the bags!