Best day trips from Sosua

[jrf]

With having spent most of my time in Sosua and not having time to get away for a few days at a time what are the best day trips to take?

I've seen a bit of the country but not enough.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by jrf

With having spent most of my time in Sosua and not having time to get away for a few days at a time what are the best day trips to take?

I've seen a bit of the country but not enough.

Playa Caleton or Playa Grande near Rio San Juan.
Punta Rusia, East of POP.
Damagua Falls, south East of POP.
Beach at Monte Cristi, near Haitian border (bit far)
Rancho La Cumbre restaurant for lunch on the Sabaneta Moca road, with a stop in Jamao at El Choro, for a refreshing dip in the river.
Teleferico to the top of Isabela de Torres in POP, with a walk around the gardens up there. (Must be a clear day)

[Uzin]

Take a trip to waterfalls, not the big one there are smaller ones closer to Puerto Plata (on the POP to STI route I think) that are still worth a visit. I think any agent in the main street can organize that (although I did get mine from Cabarete). They pick you up and drop you off from your hotel whoerver you book it with.

There are other one's but I didn't try, I propbably try the horse riding/trecking next time I'm there.

(as I was typing, Rocky has submitted his, Damagua Falls I think is the one I'm talking about.....)

[jrf]

I've done the falls - nearly died from all of the climbing but didn't know there were smaller ones near POP.

I guess even a trip to Santiago (good restaurants there), seen Rio San Juan.

Is Monte Christi worth the trip? Much to see there?

[anneeoakland]

I second Punta Rusia -- a bumpy ride, but beautiful and tranquila. I read on here the diving is good there too. I enjoyed our swim and fresh lobster lunch.

Originally Posted by jrf

Is Monte Christi worth the trip? Much to see there?

Beach is clean, small, little rougher than other DR ones. There are salt flats. Friendly people.

[jrf]

How far is Punta Rusia from Sosua?

[qgrande]

Not exactly a day trip, something many people don't seem to know but is definitely worth a visit, the Museo Judeo, in Sosúa itself. On Calle Dr. Alejo Martinez, right next to the Casa Marina Beach Resort.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by qgrande

Not exactly a day trip, something many people don't seem to know but is definitely worth a visit, the Museo Judeo, in Sosúa itself. On Calle Dr. Alejo Martinez, right next to the Casa Marina Beach Resort.

I believe it's located just West of the Casa Marina REEF (not beach) entrance.

[gringo1]

The waterfalls west of POP are west of Imbert, and really a great way to spend a morning. If you can get ther early, pay a guide4 or 500rd amd have the place to yourself. After crossing the long flat bridge beyond Imbert, the highway will turn left and uphill, look for the dirt road on the left going into the cane field and usually the guides are hanging out along the highway. 7 to 28 levels, depending on you!

[qgrande]

Originally Posted by Rocky

I believe it's located just West of the Casa Marina REEF (not beach) entrance.

I'm sure you're right, you live there. I didn't even know there were different Casa Marinas. The museum, and lovely wooden synagogue next door, face the baseball field at Alejo Martinez.