Tippj
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 12 February 2022
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Coming and going! by planner
Here is a thought:. Those coming and going who are willing to bring things back and forth OR need something carried, this is your thread. Post where you are coming to, when arriving, when leaving. Need something brought or delivered, post from ...
@Brewpub56 I usually buy a large suitcase at a tag sale in NY for $10 -20 , then fit one or two smaller ones inside for the return after they start piling up Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@carlheard9277 Hey Carl, I have a place in puerto plata, puerto plata鈥�. Very close to San Felipe 鈥s I find it鈥檚 getting a little more busy in my area now with traffic鈥�..basically in the morning , i find it has retained ... Read More
Shipping pallets OUT of DR by ddmcghee
Does anyone have experience shipping pallets out of DR? I'm looking for a reliable freight company.
@ddmcgheeI knew they shipped out but I wasn鈥檛 aware of their limitations , good luck 馃憤 Read More
Shipping pallets OUT of DR by ddmcghee
Does anyone have experience shipping pallets out of DR? I'm looking for a reliable freight company.
@ddmcghee I use a company called Awilda shipping to send items to the DR , but the guy said they ship out of country also鈥�..not sure where yer going but their listed on google鈥�. Good luck 馃 Read More
Santiago vs. Puerto Plata by wondering9
So if my goal was to spend a couple of months exploring the north coast, using public transportation rather than a private car, which in your opinion would make a better base, Santiago or Puerto Plata? I know Santiago is inland, but it seems to be ...
I live in puerto plata and I would start with puerto plata, there鈥檚 buses going East and west, and once you鈥檙e done sightseeing here you could take abus hugging the north coast鈥�. Safe travels Read More
Purchasing a condo in Puerto Plata -Dominican Republic by billellis
Hello everyone. I鈥檝e been considering purchasing a condo in the Dominican Republic.聽 I prefer the north coast and I鈥檓 looking at Puerto Plata. I鈥檝e never been there and was wondering what expats think of that specific area. ...
@billellis Hi bill , I live in puerto plata and I like it here , yer don鈥檛 see the crime here like that of the big city, and a lot of less tourists, the traffic has increased in the last couple of years , but I think that鈥檚 because ... Read More
Shipping furniture and items from the US by dlreilly18
Has anyone shipped furniture and household items to Punta Cana from NJ? if so how does that work? we are building a vacation home and Ive been told it is crazy expensive to buy furniture there in the DR. I have some time to figure it out. I have ...
@maxdoxie I use Awilda Shipping in New York and find them to be very reasonable , usually a 3 week delivery door to door service, I鈥檝e shipped everything from steel security doors and bi-fold doors to food and clothing Never a ... Read More
LOOKING FOR A 20 FT CONTAINER by mocaman67
I'm looking around for a 20 ft container for my property here in Moca. I found RAVA Group in SD that sell & transport for about $2600 USD. Wondering if anyone has any other suggestions? Thanks
That鈥檚 an excellent price for a 20 foot, just inspect it first and make sure the floor isn鈥檛 rotted away鈥�. Remember they鈥檙e used on ships鈥�. Salt air does tremendous amounts of damage鈥�. Good luck 馃憤 Read More
How do I choose an air conditioner? by KerinaS
I have rented an unfurnished apartment. How do I choose the correct split ACs for the different rooms? The hookup is their from a previous renter.
i know a person who came to my house took the measurements of the room ( house ) told me the size ( BTU鈥檚 ) told me two different prices for two different models , told him i would have it on 24/7 so he suggest one , so i bought it 4 years ago ... Read More
Import new Vehicle from US by tylerbruce7
Does anyone have experience or know the cost to import a new US made vehicle into Dominican Republic? To be specific, it will be a "Moke". I understand shipping but the customs, duties and taxes are unclear.
Being the Moke is electric you might save $$$i heard they tax on the cyc(6) or (4) and they go really easy on the electric vech. Read More
New Cost of Cleaner in Punta Cana by Conifer
It used to be (within the last 2-3 yrs), one could hire a cleaning person for 1200 pesos per day...1500 pesos was really good pay.聽 That was for someone to come clean and maybe even cook lunch.聽 800 ft2 1-bed apt. Punta Cana Village.Now, ...
I found some one for $1,500 a day , she was walking by my house with a hotel uniform on and i ask what does she does there and she explain , she cleans rooms , low and behold i hired her 鈥� now i had to teach her what pledge was for the ... Read More
Are all arilines finally asking for an on going ticket from the DR? by windeguy
A report on Facebook said that allegedly all airlines are now asking for on going tickets if you are flying to the DR on a tourist card. This has been the rule for years, but it may be true that airlines are now actually being fined for not checking ...
When you go though customs at entry and they put your passport into the machine and ask you for your thumb prints , they know where you鈥檝e been , how many times you been , and where you鈥檒l be , so they actually know what you booked , ... Read More
Electrical Wiring in our Dominican House by raymondlbest
I understand that the electrical supply company has blown the electrics 3 X in our house in Puerto Plata.Is there a qualified electrician who can check this out and put things right ?
@vbizDR yes on your question about tools , you can bring tools in you check bags through the airport , I have brought dozens of tools with me over the last three years even leaf blowers , power washers , hilti hammer drills , batterie ... Read More
To build pool by doctorvalue
Please recomend a good contractor to build pool in Sosua / Cabarette area. What is the avarage price?
What size pool ? how long , how wide , how deep , salt water , regular water , how many feet in ground or above ground鈥�.. location??? let me know what quote you get鈥�.馃憤 Read More
Process of Buying a Second Hand Moto / Motorbike by ranasquerien
JUNE 2024 - Hi! First Post!, Just moved in :)SO, I want to buy a secondhand motorbike for under DOP$30,000 (US$507 / UK拢400)Scenario: I arrange to meet a guy selling a bike. I like it. The bike has a Licence Plate & he has the correct ...
Once you pay for any vehicle it always a tail light guaranteed , when the taillight is out of sight 鈥ood night done deal鈥︹��. another learning curve, when someone gives you a price over here , cut it in half and then ... Read More