More questions on Sosua PLEEEEZ???

[JRSYCOLL]

I was going to ask this question of the people that answered my other questions, but didn't know if a whole new subject was "proper procedure". So here is yet another thread........
1) I have read all the posts on cigars..and my husband would like to purchase some. The last time we purchased them at the Amber Museum in Puerto Plata..and from what I have read..it looks like we were really overcharged. So if you can tell me the name of the supermarket in Sosua that was recommended, ( and if it's still there, as it was an older post). Also the name of the better cigar?? Do they also have the tiny little ones?? ( cigarette size) Those I like!!!!
2) And how about a good reputable jeweler?? I had purchased from the store in Puerto Plata connected to the Amber museum and was pleased w/ my purchase, but if we'll be in Sosua for the day, I would like to give the proprieters there my business. I read there is a Harrison's, but I got TOTALLY ripped off by a Harrison's in St. Thomas and am leery of the whole outfit.
3) My third and final question...I am looking at the map of Sosua that I downloaded..just curious...if we plan on the market for cigars..the beach..Rocky's..jewelry..pharmacy.. yadda yadda Is it all walking distance??? The map is so deceiving..it looks like Rocky's is miles away from say....Waterfront restaurant for instance???? Just trying to get an feel for the area....
Again.......thanks to everyone for their wonderful suggestions. I apologize if my questions have been repeated..but I looked in the archives and things seem to change places a lot there, so I figured I'd better check 1st.
I can't wait to maybe meet some of you.....

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by JRSYCOLL

So if you can tell me the name of the supermarket in Sosua that was recommended, ( and if it's still there, as it was an older post). Also the name of the better cigar?? Do they also have the tiny little ones?? ( cigarette size) Those I like!!!!

The Super Super on the corner of Pedro Clisante & Ayuntamiento, have a good reputation for prices and freshness.
There are 2 other cigar shops on Pedro Clisante, one right on the corner accross from Harrissons, and the other accross the street from the Merengue club, and they are both well known for good cigars.

Originally Posted by JRSYCOLL

2) And how about a good reputable jeweler?? I had purchased from the store in Puerto Plata connected to the Amber museum and was pleased w/ my purchase, but if we'll be in Sosua for the day, I would like to give the proprieters there my business. I read there is a Harrison's, but I got TOTALLY ripped off by a Harrison's in St. Thomas and am leery of the whole outfit.

There is a Harrissons here, as you mentioned, and they generally sell high ticket items. there's also Hugo Ducross on David Stearn and Patrick Silversmith on Pedro Clisante, accross from PJ's, both of good reputation and reasonably priced.

Originally Posted by JRSYCOLL

3) My third and final question...I am looking at the map of Sosua that I downloaded..just curious...if we plan on the market for cigars..the beach..Rocky's..jewelry..pharmacy.. yadda yadda Is it all walking distance??? The map is so deceiving..it looks like Rocky's is miles away from say....Waterfront restaurant for instance???? Just trying to get an feel for the area....

To give you an idea of distances, Rocky's to the Waterfront at a casual stroll would take 5 minutes

[Larry]

Everything is withing walking distance. I would say Rockys is about a 5 minute walk to the beach. It is a great place to eat, drink a beer, and meet people. Harrisons jewlers is on the corner of the same street as Rockys although I cannot attest to how reputable they are. There is a cigar place on Pedro Clisante on the way to the beach...avoid buying cigars on the beach because they will be advertised as "Cubans" but will be imitation cheap cigars.

If you use Rockys as your focal point, Sosua will be fairly easy to navigate around it.

Larry

[JRSYCOLL]

Thanks...(that was quick!!) And I full well plan on using Rocky's as a focal point. Is the Playero Supermarket still there?? I see (2) listed..what's the difference?? I can't believe Rocky's is 5 minutes from Waterfront!!! On this map it looks MILES away!!!...Hmmnnn..I better not hit Rocky's 1st, or my husband may "suddenly" develop a knee injury or something, and I'll have to shop alone. Better to bring pesos?? USD?? I try not to use credit cards...
(28) days..not that I'm counting....

[JRSYCOLL]

does anyone have a suggestion on my "name of a good cigar" question?? Something nice that won't "break the bank"??? My husband enjoys them, but he's certainly no expert...he'd appreciate the help.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by JRSYCOLL

Is the Playero Supermarket still there?? I see (2) listed..what's the difference??

The one on the highway at the traffic lights, we refer to as the resident's Playero. The in town one accross from PJ's has less selection and charges 15% to 20% more. We call it the tourist Playero.
Better to bring pesos?? USD?? [/quote]Pesos are best, and if all you have is US dollars, you can change them in Sosua for pesos.

[Tamborista]

DO NOT buy Pesos in the US, you will get like 28/USD at AMEX in NY.

Change your USD into RD Pesos in Sosua, the rate is somewhere between 32.30 and 32.60 if i had to guess today!

[Tor]

re Rocky
Isn't that only a myth, that the prising is different at the two Playeros ? I shop at both regularly, and have yet not discovered any difference, not on the items I usually buy anyway.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by Tor

re Rocky
Isn't that only a myth, that the prising is different at the two Playeros ? I shop at both regularly, and have yet not discovered any difference, not on the items I usually buy anyway.

If it's a Myth, then it's recent.
I have definitely seen price differentials, in the past.
As I have not purchased anything at the intown Playero for years, I can't say for sure if they still overcharge.

[Tamborista]

I think Marco is referring to the Leggs Pantyhose!