Garcia111
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Speaks Spanish and English
Registration: 14 June 2022
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Beaches in Punta Cana by polo1club
Question: Are there any nice quiet beaches in Punta Cana that is not for all inclusive hotels? I am going to be looking at apartments there and want to know if beach access will be possible if in a private home not directly on beach ? Thanks
@polo1club I would like to offer you to stay with us聽in Cap Cana. We are located in the Marina area.聽You can enjoy the聽private beach you are looking for. . We are found oceanfront. If you would like to try another beach, I recommend ... Read More
Uber from Marina in Cap Cana by rfmaurone
I hope someone can tell me if I can take an Uber from Cap Cana to go shopping at a place outside of cap Cana such as Jumbo. If someone has successfully take such as trip i would like to hear how they got into the community, meaning what did they ...
Uber is not allow into Cap Cana. You certainly can call a taxi within Cap Cana and they will take you. Jumbo is quite far, is located in downtown Punta Cana. I will say about 30 mins, this will be a very costly taxi ride. Right outside Cap Cana we ... Read More
Current Conditions in the Bavaro region -- OKAY TO VISIT?? by ExpatRusher
Hi, all.聽Lisa and I were setting up for our annual Jan-Feb excursion to the DR...but our long-reserved Airbnb canceled on us "due to hurricane flooding, cannot be occupied" until the owner fixes it.聽聽So, we're now without a place to ...
@ExpatRusher just returned from punta cana. All seem fine. People are still fixing certain things but overall, no issues Read More
Shipping furniture and items from the US by dlreilly18
Has anyone shipped furniture and household items to Punta Cana from NJ? if so how does that work? we are building a vacation home and Ive been told it is crazy expensive to buy furniture there in the DR. I have some time to figure it out. I have ...
We use Tineo shipping from NJ to punta cana. Have use them 3 times and have no complaints . Everything has arrived in about 3 weeks. We have send barrels and boxes with all kinds of house things. They are not great with their English , but are very ... Read More
Wow I am living here! by polo1club
Wanted to know if anyone can share on how they felt when they realized " this is home now! " Once you came to terms that you are not a tourist anymore . Thoughts.. feelings.. realization...? Can anyone share on how that felt please? Any ...
Where do you live? Am glad you were able to make the move Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Wow that is great. Read More
Homicides in DR by Guest2022
El Caribe has posted an article which is very revealing in relation to homicides committed in DR in 2021. Interesting reading and no surprises which are the most dangerous barrios in Santo Domingo. Santiago is having a big problem with murders right ...
@lennoxnev聽 Good evening or day to you Sir,聽What is the point of all this information? Am not sure if is worth my time to read the entire article/comments you are posting here. I just don鈥檛 know what is the reason. Do you want to ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hi everyone! We just bought a condo in Cap Cana. We fell in love with the area and decided to make Dominican Republic our home away from home. If anyone is in Cap Cana or close by let鈥檚 keep in touch. We are trying to learn all the ins and out ... Read More
Opinions on your biggest fears about moving to DR by polo1club
So I decided to list my biggest fears about my upcoming relocation to DR. Hoping someone has a counter answer to alleviate some of my concerns? Here it goes and please tell it to me straight out聽I promise not to get offended lol. Mind you this ...
@DRVisitor聽 hi! Just bought a place in cap cana. Would like any info I can get. 聽I love DR but I don鈥檛 know much about how things work in the country/area Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hi everyone! Glad to join the forum. Buying a condo in Cap Cana. 聽In need of a handyman /painter that anyone can recommend. 聽 Read More