View Full Version : 06/2013 - La Romana, Bayahibe and San Pedro de Macoris, February 2013
Flew Jetblue New York, JFK to La Romana (LRM), Dom Rep, total roundtrip price was around $213US which included all taxes and fees (jetblue had a fare sale). Jetblue at that time flew into La Romana from New York on Wednesday and Saturday. Flight time from New York was about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Quiet airport, La Romana (LRM). Rented a car with Alamo-National, they send a worker to pick you up and take you to casa de campo to get the car, about 10 minutes away. Got the car and drove to Jumbo in La Romana. Got a sim card and DR phone number, cost was about 160 pesos at the Claro shop inside Jumbo. Had a Burger King meal inside Jumbo, bought Cialis at a Farmax pharmacy inside that Jumbo and bought soda, water and chips for the hotel room. Also changed money at the Western Union inside that Jumbo. Jumbo is like a big department store (groceries, clothes and stuff for the home; televisions, refrigerators etc).
Stayed at the La Vecchia Caserma hotel in La Romana, http://www.hotelvecchiacaserma.com/index.php?lang=en. $60US per night for two people, breakfast and wifi included. Nice room, good air conditoning, nice pool. Italian owned, about 5 minutes east of the la romana airport (exit off the new Coral highway is boca de chavon). The hotel is adjacent to La Estancia golf resort, http://www.laestancia.do/. La Vecchia Caserma used to be a Dominican Republic military building with stables for horses (riding track for horses and the stables are visible).
Ten minutes away is the town of Bayahibe which has a public beach adjacent to a Viva all inclusive hotel. Dominicus is a part of bayahibe. Many boats in bayahibe that take tourists to isla saona. An island with no hotels, scenic with clear water and a pretty beach.
Altos de Chavon is a remake of a old european village made by a set designer for a US film company many years ago. Parts of Rambo and Apocalypse Now were filmed on the Chavon river. Parsons school of design gives classes there. Sting performing at Altos de Chavon;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMNd06Qm1uw
Klimax, now called Scores had some of the finest putas I have seen in a p4p venue, when I visited years ago. Owner supposedly was from New York and may have retired and sold the place. Good size pool, indoor and outdoor bars, supposedly a sports book to bet on sports, rooms on site. Prices were not cheap. Just off the main road in La Romana. Advertisement for Klimax from a few years ago (sign now says Scores); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nCdadTagQw. La Materialista performed at Klimax a few years ago; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbpwMD7jvpQ. "Love Chemistry" Quimica de Amor; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIo1fZ2j8L4. I read somewhere that maybe Michael Jordan recently had part of his bachelor party in la romana in casa de campo.
Years ago I visited a regular bar in la romana called Urban, big ass bartenders who will dance with and grind customers. Marinellys Cafe and Restaurant was a nice normal place in La Romana.
New Coral highway cuts the travel time to probably under an hour to get to bavaro/punta can from la romana. Modern 4 lane highway, just opened a little over a year ago.
An amiga from san pedro de macoris stayed with me in la romana and I drove her to work in the morning. Attractive women in San Pedro de Macoris, some tall with sport bodies. Malecon is busy there on the weekends.
About 4 all inclusive hotels in bayahibe and condo rentals and a pure disco and casino. Usually some p4p there. Lots of italians in Bayahibe, adjacent to a National Park so it is not built up and is very quiet and tranquil. Catalonia Gran Dominicus all inclusive is my favorite, with offseason rates of $120 or less for two people, all you can eat and drink in a nice hotel with excellent service, nice beach and pool. Many europeans there; http://www.hoteles-catalonia.com/en/our_hotels/caribbean/dominican_republic/la_romana/bayahibe/hotel_catalonia_gran_dominicus/index.jsp
A few more pics.
Ravioli at the Vecchia Caserma hotel and soup and spaghetti brought to the room. An attractive and friendly Dominicana at the vecchia caserma hotel speaks excellent English as well as Italian.
Motoconcho in San Pedro de Macoris with a cute passenger in a white miniskirt.
Highway between San Pedro de Macoris and Boca Chica is 4 lanes and very tranquil, pleasure to drive on that section of highway.
Photos of the new waterpark were taken May 2013 (I visit San Pedro de Macoris every trip). New Waterpark is between Juan Dolio and Boca Chica.
Catalonia Gran Dominicus All Inclusive Hotel in Bayahibe, 15-20 minutes from La Romana.
Supposedly sometimes has 75 women. I visited 2-3 times a few years ago and saw some fine talent there, at least one woman from Santiago. We were mauled when we walked, tits flashing, grabbing, touching, has a good size pool, inside and outside bar, rooms. Not sure how it is now. Just off the main road when entering La Romana, not too far from the main traffic light.
Marinelly Bar is nice, upscale type of small bar/restaurant located just up the road from Jumbo.
Urban bar was packed the night I visited a few years ago. About twenty mostly LARGE ass bartenders, who stand on plastic beer crates (so their asses can be seen above the bar). 75 pesos for large bottles of Presidente Beer served with small plastic cups. I gave the bartender the 25 pesos change from a 100 peso bill a few times and she left the bar area and came over to me and danced and grinded. Some options inside there that night. Tony is a smaller bar across the street (Scarface theme). Seems La Romana may have a few bars where the waitresses will dance with customers. Photos from a few years ago. A new place opened, that is popular (normal type bar) I forget the name. Profesionales was a fun normal, small bar in La Romana. Good street signs in La Romana.
Le Pusse Car Wash bar is near the main traffic light (driving east it will be to your right before the traffic light). Might have options there (I did not visit). Deseo looks like it could be a car wash type of place, seemed to be closed in the daytime, (I did not visit at night).
I sometimes ask motoconcho guys to show me places. Sometimes they have amigas who may want to hang out.
I saw one sign for a cabana on the main road when entering La Romana.
afroski
06-25-2013, 09:34 PM
I spent a couple of trips last year in Bayahibe\Dominicus also, here are a few photos of Bayahibe:
I spent a couple of trips last year in Bayahibe\Dominicus also, here are a few photos of Bayahibe:
New Coral Highway is nice, that starts and ends near La Romana. The section that will bypass some of the local roads in La Romana was being worked on when I was there. The new highway makes driving even easier there. The side road to Bayahibe goes through a forest, no traffic, country road, easy to drive on.
Very nice photos, thanks.
I call the area Bayahibe. You taught me correctly before the part further east is Dominicus. 5 minutes from each other (I am lazy and just refer to both as Bayahibe, lol).
Video flyover of the Dominican Republic, available to view in High Def (1080p).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIlr6P_GMC0
Merengue from the Trujillo era (I believe Morel). The Candido Bido Museum in Bonao is in the video (http://nobultodom.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/museo-candido-bido/)
afroski
06-25-2013, 10:58 PM
I really like the area a lot, its not a mongering spot but there are opportunities to be had. I find Bayahibe\Dominicus to be very quiet little towns but if you're looking for a good getaway with your chica and little to no crowds then this is definitely the place to be. Dominicus as Jao said is about 5 minutes down the road from Bayahibe and I think its a little larger with more shops and eateries and massage places giving more opportunities for p4p. The only thing with this area is that most of the girls that work here are from LaRomana and the last bus back to LaRomana is around 6:30pm so if you're going to grab a girl you have to do it before they get on the bus, after that the towns pretty much dry up and shut down.
ROVER
06-26-2013, 12:23 AM
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Thank you Jao. for another great report ! :clap2:
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I really like the area a lot, its not a mongering spot but there are opportunities to be had. Dominicus as Jao said is about 5 minutes down the road from Bayahibe and I think its a little larger with more shops and eateries and massage places giving more opportunities for p4p. The only thing with this area is that most of the girls that work here are from LaRomana and the last bus back to LaRomana is around 6:30pm so if you're going to grab a girl you have to do it before they get on the bus, after that the towns pretty much dry up and shut down.
CRUCIAL info afroski ...:ilike:
I really like the area a lot, its not a mongering spot but there are opportunities to be had. I find Bayahibe\Dominicus to be very quiet little towns but if you're looking for a good getaway with your chica and little to no crowds then this is definitely the place to be. Dominicus as Jao said is about 5 minutes down the road from Bayahibe and I think its a little larger with more shops and eateries and massage places giving more opportunities for p4p. The only thing with this area is that most of the girls that work here are from LaRomana and the last bus back to LaRomana is around 6:30pm so if you're going to grab a girl you have to do it before they get on the bus, after that the towns pretty much dry up and shut down.
How was the Pure disco? I visited only one time, on the weekend of the Dominican Presidential election, it was very quiet. Tourist babes might visit pure disco at night. I drove into La Romana a few nights when I stayed in Bayahibe, an even easier drive to la romana now with the new highway. Normal bars and p4p places in la romana. With the new highway about a 20 minute drive.
El chuape in pure, bayahibe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8v1lmulqo0
CRUCIAL info afroski ...:ilike:
El Chuape, Ponme te eso palante,(Dembow) (good mix of chicas);
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YFo2Dt_Chw
Wilo D' New "Menea Tu Chapa". Some of the fat ass chicas remind me of the size asses at Urban Bar in La Romana, years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOWMByXN33w
Ass shakin contest for money to the song "Menea Tu Chapa" (I don't know the venue).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l-YQ0liQDw&feature=fvwp
afroski
06-26-2013, 11:33 PM
How was the Pure disco? I visited only one time, on the weekend of the Dominican Presidential election, it was very quiet. Tourist babes might visit pure disco at night. I drove into La Romana a few nights when I stayed in Bayahibe, an even easier drive to la romana now with the new highway. Normal bars and p4p places in la romana. With the new highway about a 20 minute drive.
El chuape in pure, bayahibe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8v1lmulqo0
Pure Disco is right inside of the local casino over in Dominicus and most nights I was there it was pretty quiet except Wednesday or Thursday, I forget which, but I think it was ladies night so there were quite a few Dominican ladies hanging out, nothing like Classicos or D'Latins but more than usual, all of the other nights just a few tourist groups. When ever I go I always rent a car so I spend time bumming around LaRomana at night, just the local strip clubs though.
Pure Disco is right inside of the local casino over in Dominicus and most nights I was there it was pretty quiet except Wednesday or Thursday, I forget which, but I think it was ladies night so there were quite a few Dominican ladies hanging out, nothing like Classicos or D'Latins but more than usual, all of the other nights just a few tourist groups. When ever I go I always rent a car so I spend time bumming around LaRomana at night, just the local strip clubs though.
Bayahibe is not a poor town. Lots of money gets pumped into that town, from the tourists who take boats from there to go to Isla Saona. Beautiful beach in Bayahibe, turquoise water, nice sand, I love the beach there. If you travel with a wingman or family member or GF or amiga and pay $60 per person per night offseason at the catalonia gran dominicus all inclusive hotel (sometimes cheaper rates), all you can eat and drink, nice pool, nice rooms, good service, nice beach, adjacent to a national park so it will never get too built up, is good value.
With the new coral highway, punta cana/bavaro is probably less than 45 minutes away (there are some beautiful putas in punta cana/bavaro). Boca de Yuma a small fisherman village with a beach that is accessible by boat with large cattle ranches you see before you get to boca de yuma, is about 15-20 minutes from bayahibe. Higuey an hour or less. Higuey is a nice town, fun at night, normal bars and at least one casa de cita.
San Pedro de Macoris about 45 minutes from Bayahibe. Juan Dolio about an hour, boca chica about an hour and 10 minutes or so, Santo Domingo 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Parsons school of design has continuing education classes (art, photography, design etc.) at Altos de Chavon (maybe 20 minutes from bayahibe), probably has exhibits there as well: http://www.altosdechavon.com/
About 20 minutes from Bayahibe. Cattle ranches on both sides of the road towards Boca de Yuma. Seafood can be purchased in Boca de Yuma.
Beach in Boca de Yuma that is accessible by boat.
MrHappy
06-30-2013, 11:38 AM
Wilo D' New "Menea Tu Chapa". Some of the fat ass chicas remind me of the size asses at Urban Bar in La Romana, years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOWMByXN33w
The little spinner at 1:13 gets my vote.
Visited a few churches hoping to take care of some Pecados. Left the luggage in the rental, changed my shirt in the street, from a t-shirt to a button down short sleeve shirt. Visited various normal bars and one open air casa de cita bar. Karaoke in the bar attached to the hotel don carlos hotel (about 4 blocks from the cathedral). Checked into the Hotel Don Carlos maybe around 1am or 2am. Room rate was about $50US per night. Years ago.
Photos from a few years ago in Higuey.
I sent a night in Higuay once and wandered around looking for a decent disco/carwash/bar and didn't find anything. I now understand that it's a really spread out scene and you pretty much need to know where you're going or have a guide.
Any insight on where to go for chicas in Higuay?
I sent a night in Higuay once and wandered around looking for a decent disco/carwash/bar and didn't find anything. I now understand that it's a really spread out scene and you pretty much need to know where you're going or have a guide.
Any insight on where to go for chicas in Higuay?
I visited around 5 bars that night, one was an outdoor wh_rehouse type place, I imagine (exterior booth type bar, tables and chairs in a big open courtyard and rooms to the side, fat ass waitresses walking around. Another outdoor bar where the brugal photo was taken, which had a small dance floor. Hotel Don Carlos has two bars, one was full, Karaoke. There is a street with outdoor chairs and tables with bars/restaurants (see attached photo). I did not hang out there that night. The sports bar in the attached photo I did not visit that night.
What I did in La Romana when I first visited was pay a motoconcho guy to show me the bars and I would follow him in the rental. A friend of a friend showed me around in Higuey. There was some celebration or something, horses in the street that night.
Day of the week might factor in as well, Fridays and Saturdays usually being busier.
I think I stayed n Hotel Don Carlos! It was also near the Cathedral and the parada for the bus to Santo Domingo....but I paid $25...perhaps 6 years ago...
Visited a few churches hoping to take care of some Pecados. Left the luggage in the rental, changed my shirt in the street, from a t-shirt to a button down short sleeve shirt. Visited various normal bars and one open air casa de cita bar. Karaoke in the bar attached to the hotel don carlos hotel (about 4 blocks from the cathedral). Checked into the Hotel Don Carlos maybe around 1am or 2am. Room rate was about $50US per night. Years ago.
I think I stayed n Hotel Don Carlos! It was also near the Cathedral and the parada for the bus to Santo Domingo....but I paid $25...perhaps 6 years ago...
From the Hotel Don Carlos to the Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia is about a 4 block walk, which is what I did when I visited, rear entrance.
Basic room at the Hotel Don Carlos, I forget what I paid, probably under 1500 pesos. Had food in the open air bar/restaurant, it was good.
Two buildings on the main public beach in Juan Dolio. Colmado, bars and restaurants very close. Secure parking. Always nice when I stayed there, clean. Convenient if you have an amiga in san pedro de macoris, which is 10-15 minutes away, easy drive.
Probably a few casas de citas in Juan Dolio. Saw advertisements for one called Sandra (I believe) last time I was in Juan Dolio about a year ago. Before that, visited a nice casa de cita in a nice house with a pool inside the interior courtyard. Weekends Juan Dolio gets packed. Seems some people were saving money on cabanas, from the balcony view of the room toward the sea, seems some couples were getting to know each other at night, in the water and maybe on the beach. LOL.
http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/index.html
(http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/index.html)
Rates starting at $35US per night.
ROVER
07-01-2013, 06:15 PM
Jao how is the beach in Juan Dolio using lets say the famous Sosua Beach as a reference. Comparing the quality of sand and if you know sea bottom when entering the water, sharp rocks etc. if any ?
It looks nice and I'm thinking of trying it out.
Jao how is the beach in Juan Dolio using lets say the famous Sosua Beach as a reference. Comparing the quality of sand and if you know sea bottom when entering the water, sharp rocks etc. if any ?
It looks nice and I'm thinking of trying it out.
Juan Dolio the public beach in the photos in my prior post, if you enter straight ahead with the road and bars behind you, water gets deep fast. Some rocks mixed with the sand once you are in the water. Boca Chica is much safer. Off to the side of that same beach in the Juan Dolio photos is safer. Other parts of Juan Dolio it is safer (some parts have a reef that breaks the waves).
I like to swim where the water is deep and has some waves. But anyone going to the public beach in juan dolio (in the prior photos) for a first time, should be careful.
Sosua Beach stretches for about a mile with some rocky areas, and sandy areas, being in a bay like setting, playa sosua is safer (probably better snorkeling off the beach in playa sosua to see fish, barracuda, needle fish and others). Juan Dolio stretches for over a mile. Only a few bars face the beach in juan dolio, then residences or hotels (playa guayacanes is adjacent to juan dolio). Playa Sosua has various businesses along the beach.
Sand seems to be different colors. Ocean-water for Playa Sosua and Seawater for Juan Dolio.
Photos from an apartment in costa del sol, juan dolio taken at 6am, showing a different part of Juan Dolio beach.
The little spinner at 1:13 gets my vote.
The culon at 1:19 gets mine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_doJyjniWWM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_doJyjniWWM)
The little spinner at 1:13 gets my vote.
At 3:30 supplementary vote, lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frkERUA9usA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_doJyjniWWM)
Sidney
07-02-2013, 03:38 PM
I enjoy Juan Dolio and have visited often.I even received a Report of Distinction on the ''other'' website !:lol:
I enjoy Juan Dolio and have visited often.I even received a Report of Distinction on the ''other'' website !:lol:
Some freelancers in Juan Dolio.
Boca Chica is 10-15 minutes away, Santo Domingo less than an hour, San Pedro de Macoris 10-15 minutes. Two golf courses in Juan Dolio, three all inclusive hotels. New Condo buildings. Roads are in good shape and the main road is lit up good. Two casinos (DeCameron and the Costa Caribe). Maybe a few p4p venues. Showgirls was fun in Juan Dolio, dancers would dance nude on the platform (showgirls is closed in Juan Dolio, maybe still open in santo domingo).
This is the best site for info.
The open air bar in plaza chocolate on the beach road (near the costa caribe all inclusive hotel and casino), might have some freelancers.
Jao how is the beach in Juan Dolio.
These beach photos were taken within a few blocks of the caribe paraiso (apartment rentals) buildings, which sit on the beach facing the Sea.
Jetblue has many flights into Dom Rep, some arrive early in the morning into Santo Domingo. I have in the past driven from SDQ airport very early in the morning, went to the public beach in Juan Dolio which has parking. Parked the car there and went for a swim or laid out on the sand. Usually Politur there, beach bar has people (later in the day), and you can see the car from the water and beach. One morning a photographer was doing a photo shoot for Claro with a group of pretty dominicana models there.
Weekends much more busy.
Barcelo Santo Domingo club premium rooms I like because no extra fee for early check-in.
Main 4 lane road in Juan Dolio is called Boulevard, good lighting at night.
Photos from over a year ago.
the famous Sosua Beach as a reference.
Pics of Playa Sosua from years ago (there are several beaches in Sosua).
Sidney
07-05-2013, 02:07 PM
These beach photos were taken within a few blocks of the caribe paraiso (apartment rentals) buildings, which sit on the beach facing the Sea.
Jetblue has many flights into Dom Rep, some arrive early in the morning into Santo Domingo. I have in the past driven from SDQ airport very early in the morning, went to the public beach in Juan Dolio which has parking. Parked the car there and went for a swim or laid out on the sand. Usually Politur there, beach bar has people (later in the day), and you can see the car from the water and beach. One morning a photographer was doing a photo shoot for Claro with a group of pretty dominicana models there.
Weekends much more busy.
Barcelo Santo Domingo club premium rooms I like because no extra fee for early check-in.
Main 4 lane road in Juan Dolio is called Boulevard, good lighting at night.
Photos from over a year ago.-----------------Don Carlos(I think) is thr beach bar of choice. They also rent cheap rooms.:lol:
-----------------Don Carlos(I think) is thr beach bar of choice. They also rent cheap rooms.:lol:
Thanks. I had no clue about the room rentals.
Some photos I took in Sosua years ago showing other than the main beach.
Juan Dolio busier on the weekends. Some people bring their dogs on a leash to the beach.
Barcelo Capella All Inclusive Hotel is about $120US per night for two people, all you can eat and drink, some live shows. Not the most modern or up to date all inclusive hotel, but friendly people there, can be fun. Take an amiga for a night or two. Sunday checkout had long lines.
Restaurants 5 minutes walking from the Barcelo Capella, including a bar/mini-market/pharmacy that offered free wifi and karaoke some nights. Banco Popular a two minute walk from the Barcelo Capella Hotel.
Some contestants for Miss America Latina at the Barcelo Capella All Inclusive Hotel, Juan Dolio, photos I took years ago.
bailar
07-06-2013, 09:16 PM
Two buildings on the main public beach in Juan Dolio. Colmado, bars and restaurants very close. Secure parking. Always nice when I stayed there, clean. Convenient if you have an amiga in san pedro de macoris, which is 10-15 minutes away, easy drive.
Probably a few casas de citas in Juan Dolio. Saw advertisements for one called Sandra (I believe) last time I was in Juan Dolio about a year ago. Before that, visited a nice casa de cita in a nice house with a pool inside the interior courtyard. Weekends Juan Dolio gets packed. Seems some people were saving money on cabanas, from the balcony view of the room toward the sea, seems some couples were getting to know each other at night, in the water and maybe on the beach. LOL.
http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/index.html
(http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/index.html)
Rates starting at $35US per night.
This place looks good for $35/night.The website says $45 for beachfront, The chicas look good too!!!!http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/Z-%286%29.jpghttp://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/Z-%2811%29.jpghttp://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/Z-%2817%29.jpghttp://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4424.jpghttp://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4528.jpghttp://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4574.jpghttp://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4556.jpg
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Place was nice when I stayed there. They have two buildings, one is a three story building, where the office is located and the other building is about 1/2 block away (2 floor building). Pots, pans, plates, knives and forks in the kitchen and the thing to make coffee on the stove. Colmado 1/2 half a block away. Small popular Italian restaurant near the parking facing the beach.
Some sexi mamis in San Pedro de Macoris, 10-15 minutes away. Boulevard is a block away with gua guas for San Pedro de Macoris, Boca Chica and Santo Domingo.
New waterpark opening soon between Juan Dolio and Boca Chica.
Showgirls was half a block from Caribe Paraiso. Nude dancing on the platform. Showgirls no longer there.
Photos from Showgirls, Juan Dolio.
Sidney
07-07-2013, 07:55 AM
This place looks good for $35/night.The website says $45 for beachfront, The chicas look good too!!!!Click to see pic (http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/Z-%286%29.jpg)Click to see pic (http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/Z-%2811%29.jpg)Click to see pic (http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/Z-%2817%29.jpg)Click to see pic (http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4424.jpg)Click to see pic (http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4528.jpg)Click to see pic (http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4574.jpg)Click to see pic (http://caribeparaisojuandolio.com/forslideshow/DSC_4556.jpg)
The rates are totally negotiable.
The rates are totally negotiable.
Sosua Jazz 2012, music starts at about 3:50;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBE7KEnbE1w
La Materialista;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL4iVWBlL3k
Restaurant and wine place (Catavinos by Neptunos), http://www.denverpost.com/travel/ci_20082490
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YzMx6RJgqU
Photo from the internet.
Hamaca Hotel, Steve Aoki, pics from the internet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxxVRE2GZd8
Old school
08-01-2013, 12:59 AM
Place was nice when I stayed there. They have two buildings, one is a three story building, where the office is located and the other building is about 1/2 block away (2 floor building). Pots, pans, plates, knives and forks in the kitchen and the thing to make coffee on the stove. Colmado 1/2 half a block away. Small popular Italian restaurant near the parking facing the beach.
Some sexi mamis in San Pedro de Macoris, 10-15 minutes away. Boulevard is a block away with gua guas for San Pedro de Macoris, Boca Chica and Santo Domingo.
New waterpark opening soon between Juan Dolio and Boca Chica.
Showgirls was half a block from Caribe Paraiso. Nude dancing on the platform. Showgirls no longer there.
Photos from Showgirls, Juan Dolio.
Waterpark is now open. It is very modern. I was there a couple of weeks ago. First class place but 2000 pesos a person and it closes at 6:00. WTF ?? Lots of hotties showing off their bikinis. BUT not many dominicans will shell out $50 for a waterpark.
MrHappy
08-01-2013, 07:12 AM
Waterpark is now open. It is very modern. I was there a couple of weeks ago. First class place but 2000 pesos a person and it closes at 6:00. WTF ?? Lots of hotties showing off their bikinis. BUT not many dominicans will shell out $50 for a waterpark.
That water park isn't targeting poor Dominicans.. it's targeting the "second home in Juan Dolio" folks that have that kind of cash for pocket change. Poor folks will keep using the beach.
Things are picking up in JD. In the not so distant future, there's gonna be lots of folks around that will have the disposable income to utilize the water park.
If it's run well, it should make a lot of money.
Old school
08-02-2013, 04:45 AM
The water park was crowded when I was there. It blows away the old park in the capitol. I'm sure it was a big investment. Only time will tell...???
dunedain
08-02-2013, 10:51 AM
:clap2:Well done with this report Jao!!
That water park isn't targeting poor Dominicans.. it's targeting the "second home in Juan Dolio" folks that have that kind of cash for pocket change. Poor folks will keep using the beach.
Things are picking up in JD. In the not so distant future, there's gonna be lots of folks around that will have the disposable income to utilize the water park.
If it's run well, it should make a lot of money.
From their facebook page: "Los Delfines Water & Entertainment Park (https://www.facebook.com/LosDelfinesPark) RD$ 2000 adultos, RD$ 1600 Niños de 4 a 12 años, Menores de 4 GRATIS. Incluye Almuerzo y acceso a TODOS los toboganes, Fase 2 en construcción: Area de Show Delfines y Focas." Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, choice of combo meal with soda included in the admission price. https://www.facebook.com/LosDelfinesPark and http://www.losdelfinespark.com/
New Coral Highway open, probably drive between the park and punta cana, an hour and 15 minutes. Maybe some tourists will take the ride from Bavaro and Punta Cana.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkTQLlV-bCU
La Cueva de la Maravillas, with drawings made by people who lived on the island before Columbus arrived and rocks naturally shaped like King Kong's head, a lion and heart;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hDYkpQ2FhM
Located between San Pedro de Macoris and La Romana, not far from Playa Nueva Romana (has some nice buidlings); http://www.playanuevaromana.com/
They grabbed a boat in Bayahibe for the trip to Isla Saona, approximately June 21, 2013, photos from FigureoRD.
Museum about the Company Barceló and rum. On display is the company's first truck, a 1929 Chevrolet in excellent condition. Tastings and shop also inside; http://visitronbarcelo.com/home/en#chrb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEKQQK1pseQ
Nice buzz after leaving the Barcelo Rum fabrica in San Pedro de Macoris. Follow the signs for B.E.I.C.A (Barcelo Export Import Company), if you drive there. US$10 for the tour and some free drinks of various rums. Get there before 2PM and probably a good idea to call before. Good tour guide. Barrels are purchased from a company in Kentucky that used them to make bourbon. Some barrels are recycled and can be used at a home, (tables, chairs).
From DR1 newsletter: "Altos de Chavon amphitheater is presenting its tropical music extravaganza with 50 dancers and two famous local singers onstage on Mondays in January, February and March: 13, 20, 27 January, 3, 10, 17, 24 February, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March, 9pm." http://www.kandela.com.do/
Photos from their webpage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2qfBzMPKSc
Photos, map location and comments; https://foursquare.com/v/crema-caf%C3%A9/4c8bc6ebf87e224b54822e05
Possible hotels for January 2014 trip (I'll call the night before to check availability); in Dominicus (near Dominicus Beach) with a pool, Hotel El Eden; http://www.booking.com/hotel/do/el-eden.html In Bayahibe, Taino Accomodation; http://www.booking.com/hotel/do/taino-accomodation.html
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