puroticorico
Chicago
Rodolfo Hansen
Santo Domingo
Ok, I live in Santo Domingo.
There is a regular Express Bus, that travels directlty between Santo Domingo and Bavaro (which is the town directly adjecent to the north of Punta Cana). It costs 200 pesos (about 6 dollars), schedules are every 4 hours, starting at 6am or 8am (can’t remember).
Depending on where you are staying there might also be some sort of tour that will come and show you the attractions which are mainly in the colonial zone. Apart from the first university in America, there is the first Church, a castle, fortress, etc.
The gastronomy in the city is top knotch (my opinion at least, and i’ve been around) at a wide price range.
If you want check out:
www.turismosantodomingo.com
www.menu.com.do (doesn't include posh restaurants)
puroticorico
Chicago
Hey Rodolfo:
I am definitely interested in those colonial structures that you’ve mentioned since I’ve been learning about them in my Latin American art class. I am going to check out those sites you left but I will be staying in the Paradisus Palma Real Resort. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help!
Rodolfo Hansen
Santo Domingo
(Oh, yeah. tap water is not drinkable..)
Ok, that hotel is in Bávaro.
I found this site online, which seems more like something you’ll be interested in.
http://bookit.com/travel_guide-m0g0c-Dominican_Republic-Attractions-Santo_Domingo_Bus_Tour-1028.html
I guess, when you get there, you can ask. The hotel staff should be better informed about that type of stuff.
If you do stop by Santo Domingo, food wise , I’ll suggest these places to eat:
Burgers, meat: Red or Friday’s
Japanese: Vetros, Samurai
Breakfast: Buen Provecho, La Marocha, La Francesa
Dinning: Vesuvio, Mitr, Casa Vicente, L’Orangerie, Peperoni
Pizza: Pizarelli (don’t like pizza hut)
Pranzo
Typical (~daily ~native) food: Adrian Tropical
Venezuelan: La Cachapa Venezolana
Open 24×7 : Emparedado, Adrian Tropical, Pizarelli
If you want to risk it: There are ‘chimis’ every so often. they have what we decided to invent as hamburgers.. Some are horrible and not higenic, some are awesome. Awesome ones: El Punto de la Pierna, Cafesito. Order: ‘Un Bacon cheese’ or ‘Una pierna’
Public Transportation is horrible. You will probably never get to any of these restaurants unless you rent a car or something…
In any case, it can’t hurt to know… :p
Oh, and knowing Spanish is a plus.
puroticorico
Chicago
Sounds perfect. Hablo español también so hopefully there won’t be problems. ;) I’ll definitely take all your have to say into mind. If you ever come to Chicago, let me know!
Pinkturtle
Worcester
Hi. I am not sure about Santo Domingo. My only advice for you and everyone in the wedding is please don’t drink the water. And bring pepto bismol with you. I know someone who goes to Punta Cana every year and she takes Pepto every day as a preventative. Important to remember, otherwise you may be miserable. Hope you have a great time and enjoy the beaches.
puroticorico
Chicago
Thanks for your recommendation. I get sick VERY easily so I will definitely be stocked up ;). Take care.
Rodolfo Hansen
Santo Domingo
Yeah, spike your immune system. It is not a sterile environment! ;D aside from the fact germs are not the same throughout the world.
Before you come, and throughout, raise your Vitamin C & D intake.
If you get sick easily try to raise that regularly too, also, a friend combines that with Omega 3 (used to get sick all the time in Pittsburgh)
