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07-21-2007, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Does a place like this exist in the DR?
I'm looking for a place in Latin America where I could spend a lot of my time after I retire in a year or two. I like a lot of things about the DR, but so far I haven't found the cobination of climatic and geographical features I'd like. I'd like a place with consistently good breezes, good restaurants, grocery, clothing, etc. stores nearby, about a ten minute drive to the beach, and good saltwater fishing and a few charter boats available. The breeze is important because I sweat like a squeezed sponge in the DR.
I liked the feel of Las Galeras at the end of the Samana Peninsula, and I saw a nice development near the beach in Bayahibe, but neither of those places seemed to me, in the brief time I was there, to have much in the line of services and stores nearby.
I haven't been to Puerto Plata, nor to Juan Dolio. In fact, there are lots of places I haven't been in the DR. The nearer to Santo Domingo, the better, but if such a place doesn't exist within an hour of SD, say so. I'm thinking 3 bedroom nice, but not luxury, apartment. Any guidance?
Pedro Tercero P3
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07-22-2007, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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I would suggest Las Terrenas... I live there, and it is a very nice place, with the right combination of things you want...
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07-22-2007, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Las Galeras will someday have what you are looking for. A new water main (pipeline) is currently being laid as we speak. Badly needed. Should be ready in < 18 months as a Barzilian company is cotracted for this project.I am amazed at the progress they have made in the past month. The restaurants and grocery stores will happen as soon a population base exist onoredr to support them. Las Galeras is tiny compared to Las Terrenas, although property is getting expensive. If you have the money, try Cap Cana (not Casa de Campo).
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07-22-2007, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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I vote for Las Galeras. Buy now while it is affordable. Soon it should have all that Las Terrenas has in a good way, and less of the bad. I mean to say that LG seems to blend locals with visitors in a gentler way, no apartheid so to speak. While LT has clear dividing lines. After a while you can feel it. So I vote for LG.
Sorry for any offense taken by LT fans - none intended.
--Sammy
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07-23-2007, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Squat
I would suggest Las Terrenas... I live there, and it is a very nice place, with the right combination of things you want...
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Squat - Where on the island is Las Terrenas? P3
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07-23-2007, 07:49 AM
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On Permanent Vacation!
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro Tercero
Squat - Where on the island is Las Terrenas? P3
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Google Earth for 19° 18.505 N - 69° 32.314 W
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07-23-2007, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by samanasuenos
I vote for Las Galeras. Buy now while it is affordable. Soon it should have all that Las Terrenas has in a good way, and less of the bad. I mean to say that LG seems to blend locals with visitors in a gentler way, no apartheid so to speak. While LT has clear dividing lines. After a while you can feel it. So I vote for LG.
Sorry for any offense taken by LT fans - none intended.
--Sammy
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Sammy, Las Galeras is a very nice place, and you have a valid choice ! It is just that the poster might want all the goodies now, and they are all available in Las Terrenas right now.
Anyway I would recommend to any visitor to either LT or LG to rent a car and visit its counterpart, as LT is about an hour drive away from LG... Both are nice places, but LT is much more lively.
Let me clarify that any Gringo can blend easily with Dominicans or Haitians in Las Terrenas, there's simply no such thing as a "clear dividing line" in Las Terrenas, this is not South Africa of the 1970's !!! I can really vouch for this one, as I am a living example of "blending" with Dominicans 
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07-23-2007, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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07-23-2007, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 287
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro Tercero
The nearer to Santo Domingo, the better, but if such a place doesn't exist within an hour of SD, say so. I'm thinking 3 bedroom nice, but not luxury, apartment. Any guidance?
Pedro Tercero P3
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Have a look in my website www.guesthouse-holland.net.ms
I have for you a nice, cheap apartment. I can sent you pictures.
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