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Old 06-19-2006, 11:12 AM
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Hi there,

I will be flying in to La Romana airport in early July. I plan to stay in the area a couple of days before heading to Santo Domingo / Boca Chica. How far is it from La Romana airport to La Romana downtown, and from the airport to Bayahibe. How much does a taxi run? What are some good budget hotels at both places (in the $ 20-30 range).

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John
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Old 06-19-2006, 12:55 PM
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I suggest you take a taxi to Bayahibe from the airport. Will cost you about US$25. Once in Bayahibe, suggest you book into one hotel for a night and then check out the other hotels and decide on where you want to stay. There are many hotels that should run in the US$30-US$40 range. You will have to work harder to find something good in the US$20 range.
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Old 06-19-2006, 07:56 PM
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Take a look here for some good info.

http://dr1.com/forums/showthread.php...ghlight=olympo

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Old 06-19-2006, 11:39 PM
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Which of the places have the best nightlife? (bars discoes) - Bayahibe vs. La Romana?
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Old 06-20-2006, 09:21 AM
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Which of the places have the best nightlife? (bars discoes) - Bayahibe vs. La Romana?
La Romana by far. Try The Money Place, EL Truco, Studio 2000, and Amazonia. Check out the central park between 5pm & 9pm.

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Old 06-20-2006, 10:13 AM
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Thank you Dolores and Chuckuindy for providing such invaluable information.

As far as the distance, is La Romana closer to the airport than Bayahibe?

Also, I don't have any significant luggage, so I was thinking about walking to the highway (from the airport) and take a guagua - what is the distance to the freeway? In which direction do I need to go to get to La Romana?

Thanks in advance

John
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Old 06-20-2006, 11:09 AM
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As far as the distance, is La Romana closer to the airport than Bayahibe?
La Romana is closer. It would be best to take a taxi into town.

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Old 06-20-2006, 12:07 PM
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How much is a taxi from the airport to La Romana town?
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Old 06-20-2006, 12:21 PM
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How much is a taxi from the airport to La Romana town?
Sorry, I have no idea as I always rent a car.

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Old 06-21-2006, 02:25 AM
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Which of the places have the best nightlife? (bars discoes) - Bayahibe vs. La Romana?
I saw Big Sur in Bayahibe in "Wild On..."! It don't get crazier than that, does it? (Go on Thursday or Friday nights only.)

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