Where is the Malecon sector?

[ambre]

I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?

[drbill]

... malecon refers to the oceafront boulevard.

[RHM]

Originally Posted by ambre

I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?

Keep walking towards the water until you can't walk any further. You are now on the Malecon.

Scandall
www.dr1.com/podcast

[HOWMAR]

Originally Posted by Scandall

Keep walking towards the water until you can't walk any further. You are now on the Malecon.

Scandall
www.dr1.com/podcast

Is that something like telling sombody to take a long walk on a short Malecon?

[jaguarbob]

Originally Posted by ambre

I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?

it is calle George Washington

[NALs]

Originally Posted by ambre

I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?

As has been stated, the malecon is the sea-front avenue, albeit the entire sea-front drive is not the malecon per se.

Technically, only the section of the sea-front drive between Centro de los Heroes and Ciudad Nueva is considered malecon.

Everything west of Centro de los Heroes is Autopista 30 de Mayo and everything east of Ciudad Nueva jugs the southern edge of the colonial zone and turns northward to become Avenida del Puerto, although the name was changed a while ago.

The biggest attraction of the malecon is enjoying the sea breeze and views, the somewhat lively atmosphere in the evenings. Everything else is focused on the hotels along the strip which collectively caters to every taste and desire.

Avoid the Casinos, unless you don't mind losing money.

-NALs

[RHM]

Originally Posted by NALs

The biggest attraction of the malecon is enjoying the sea breeze and views, the somewhat lively atmosphere in the evenings. Everything else is focused on the hotels along the strip which collectively caters to every taste and desire.

Avoid the Casinos, unless you don't mind losing money.

-NALs

Avoid listening to Nals as well. He doesn't live here but thinks he is an expert on everything. The Malecon is NOT an evening hangout as it is poorly lit (not at all in some parts) and is full of unsavory characters. It used to be an enjoyable place to walk along at night but that has been over for years. Even Malecon Libre (when they restrict car access to parts of it on Sundays) is a flop and only attracts the lower class. Sad but true.

Some of the Hotels on the strip are fun to hang around in but they cater to tourists and can be expensive. There are lots of other restaurants: Capaccino, The Porterhouse, Pate Palo, Museo de Jamon, Pepperoni, Cafe Anacaona in front of the Cathedral in the Colonial Zone, The Beer House, The Steak House Cafe (one of my favorites). Look around and find the right atmosphere for you. The Malecon is not safe at night, especially if you are not familiar with the DR. Trust me, I live in the area.

Scandall

[Mirador]

Originally Posted by Scandall

Avoid listening to Nals as well. He doesn't live here but thinks he is an expert on everything. The Malecon is NOT an evening hangout as it is poorly lit (not at all in some parts) and is full of unsavory characters. It used to be an enjoyable place to walk along at night but that has been over for years. Even Malecon Libre (when they restrict car access to parts of it on Sundays) is a flop and only attracts the lower class. Sad but true.

Some of the Hotels on the strip are fun to hang around in but they cater to tourists and can be expensive. There are lots of other restaurants: Capaccino, The Porterhouse, Pate Palo, Museo de Jamon, Pepperoni, Cafe Anacaona in front of the Cathedral in the Colonial Zone, The Beer House, The Steak House Cafe (one of my favorites). Look around and find the right atmosphere for you. The Malecon is not safe at night, especially if you are not familiar with the DR. Trust me, I live in the area.

Scandall

Don't trust Scandall, although he lives in the area, he ventures little outside his home (agoraphobia or something of the sort). The Malecon is safe, of course taking minimum common sense precautions... Between Eugenio Maria de Hostos park and Maximo Gomez Ave, there's the popular local beach, Guibia, which has the best surfing waves south of Cabarete. At night it's a bustling outdoor café with multiple eating stands, and crowds of joyful people.... Definitely recommended....

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[RHM]

Originally Posted by Mirador

Don't trust Scandall, although he lives in the area, he ventures little outside his home (agoraphobia or something of the sort). The Malecon is safe, of course taking minimum common sense precautions... Between Eugenio Maria de Hostos park and Maximo Gomez Ave, there's the popular local beach, Guibia, which has the best surfing waves south of Cabarete. At night it's a bustling outdoor café with multiple eating stands, and crowds of joyful people.... Definitely recommended....

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Mirador believes in unicorns, Oliver Stone conspiracies and is a self-proclaimed "healer".

Believe whomever you wish. But I am pretty sure that I am "the lesser of two weirdos".

Scandall
www.dr1.com/podcast

[Larry]

No need to walk along the malecon at night. There is not much to see and as has been stated, unsavory characters walking along it.

In the daytime it is a scenic walk but can get extremely hot.

I say drive along it in the daytime, park in one of the parking areas to take in the views for a few minutes, and then go somewhere for a nice cold beer .

Larry