Moving to Las Terrenas

54POSTS

9 years ago

As I plan to be there for 6 months, was wondering if I should bring my bicycle as a mode of transportation? Any thoughts?

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Bob K VIP Member

7675POSTS

9 years ago

Having a bike never hurts but be VERY careful about riding here as the drivers are nuts and not much respect for the rules of the road

BobK

mountainmama52 Active member

54POSTS

9 years ago

Thanks, I will give it some consideration.

jmmIII Member

2POSTS

9 years ago

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Bob K VIP Member

7675POSTS

9 years ago

All good advice but riding a bike here no matter what precautions you take is dangerous at best.

Bob K

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17772POSTS

9 years ago

Agreed.

mountainmama52 Active member

54POSTS

9 years ago

Thanks, I appreciate your input.

Bob K VIP Member

7675POSTS

9 years ago

You are welcome and good luck

Bob K

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

1948POSTS

8 years ago

I just returned from 10 days in Las Terrenas, most of that time spent in El Centro.聽 I only saw a couple of bicycles, and those were being ridden by kids on the sidewalk.聽 I would spend some time there, seeing the streets and the driving, before deciding if you want to ride around town.