going from La Romana to Santo Domingo - Page 2

CarlaV11 · #11 04-09-2008, 08:11 PM

ok thanks. yeah the airport in La Romana is pretty close to the highway... but I;m going without adults, and my parents wouldn't let me just walk out to the highway with my baggage and everything.. i have to have everything arranged. but thanks anyway i appreciate it

sweetdbt · #12 04-09-2008, 10:24 PM

Sounds like you will have to use the private taxi then. First off, while the cab may accept dollars or euros, the bus will not, so you will need to get pesos. There should be both an exchange window and ATM machine at the airport. choose your poisen. The current rate is about 33 pesos/ US dollar. The parada for the bus is at the other end of La Romana from the airport, about a 10 to 15 minute drive depending on traffic. I'd guess about 400 pesos for the cab. The bus to SD will be about 200 per person, and it is about a 90 minute ride.

CarlaV11 · #13 04-10-2008, 09:52 PM

okay thanks. i think i'm getting pesos before i leave Canada, do i won't have to worry about that. and i might have a ride with the people i am living with now from La Romana to Santo Domingo

Hillbilly · #14 04-11-2008, 08:02 AM

If you get pesos before leaving Canada you will be taking a beating on the exchange rate. You can do this at the airport, much more to your advantage.

You really should ask one of your friends to meet you at the airport. For them it would be an adventure.

HB

sweetdbt · #15 04-11-2008, 03:29 PM

Hillbilly is definately not steering you wrong Carla (not that he ever does)

You will have no problem getting pesos at the airport, and will get a decent rate. Exchange in Canada and you will be ripped off. Instead of 33 or 34/1, they will give you like 25.

In the past it was recommended that Canadians bring US dollars to get a better rate. I'm not sure if that applies any more since they are now so close in value, but I'm sure one of our Canadian frequent fliers could tell you!

CarlaV11 · #16 04-12-2008, 03:40 PM

okay . i'll get my pesos there then... and i think i will get someone to meet us there.. it would be better and easier for us anyway. thanks alot!!

sweetdbt · #17 04-18-2008, 12:18 PM

Right now US dollar is bringing close to 34 pesos and Canadian 32, but Canadian for US is almost even, so it looks like you would be better off to get US dollars in Canada before leaving and then exchange for pesos.

CarlaV11 · #18 04-20-2008, 04:57 PM

ok thanks. would it take very long to get my money switched once I am in the DR?