Transportation

Anderlynn New member

Member since 12 August 2016

AnderlynnNew member15 August 2016 19:11:38

Hello,
Am seeking information on transportation, is a car a necessity if I find housing close to everything?

EsperanzaVJ01 Member

Member since 27 June 2016

EsperanzaVJ01Member15 August 2016 19:18:20

A car is not necessary, if you don't mind walking and are close. You can always get a taxi or motoconcho or gua gua if you need to go a further distance. Where are you going to be located? I know there is also a bus in Puerto Plata, although I've never taken it.

Anderlynn New member

Member since 12 August 2016

AnderlynnNew member15 August 2016 19:21:13

Thank you! I was really hoping I would not need a car. I am looking to move to Cabarete or near there. Am planning on visiting soon and checking out housing when I get there.

EsperanzaVJ01 Member

Member since 27 June 2016

EsperanzaVJ01Member16 August 2016 14:04:40

That's the best way for you to figure out your needs - find where you're going to live, and go from there .

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert16 August 2016 17:50:51

17410

Cabarete,聽 you can likely walk for most things.聽 If you travel further聽 the gua gua or a carro publico!聽 Gua gua looks like a small bus or a van.聽 Carro publico are private cars who drive a route and you waive them down.

Please be very very careful of motoconchos. We have a ridiculous number of people killed every year in motorcycle accidents.聽 What is your life worth???聽 A taxi or carro publico is a cheap enough option!