

ryan_mccredie
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
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About me
American
Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Speaks Learning Spanish
Registration: 01 June 2019
Activity

Condo/Home Owners Insurance
Are there any recommendations for condo/home owners insurance for Puerto Plata? I know it doesn't work the same as the states, but curious if anyone insures and approximate cost if willing to share? Read More

WIFI in POP
Looking to provide WIFI in a rental in Playa Dorado without getting into a contract with Claro - I see mostly pay by usage/portable WIFI through VIVA - does anyone have any experience with this? Any lessons learned? Read More


Uber, Taxi, or car rental, for Puerto Plata trip of 7 days? by Rossman81
I have been to RD twice this year, and absolutely loved it. I am returning for a week, and plan to see the area of Puerto Plata. Are transport services such as Uber prevalent enough to where I can get around any time of the day? Are they ...

Where are you coming from - if USA - get a credit card that has rental insurance and you'll be covered. I always rent from Alamo and have had no problems at POP. Sorry no idea about the Uber situation. Maybe Turo (app) for rental as well? Read More


Storing Items in the DR by ryan_mccredie
Knowing the climate I am curious to know any and all storage tips. I am talking about clothing, linens, silverware (prob not real silver lol), cloth furniture, electronics, beach equipment, appliances, etc. Just buying first home in the DR North ...

Thank you all - this is great information. Bummer about the swimsuit I am sure there will be a few lessons learned like that haha! Read More


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 ...

Coming to POP (will be in in Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Sosua, and Cabarete) if anyone needs anything from the US. November 20-28 2019 Read More

Storing Items in the DR
Knowing the climate I am curious to know any and all storage tips. I am talking about clothing, linens, silverware (prob not real silver lol), cloth furniture, electronics, beach equipment, appliances, etc. Just buying first home in the DR North ... Read More


Los Charamicos by ryan_mccredie
Does anyone have any recent experiences in Los Charamicos they can share? Good or Bad? Looking at the area for long term investment (>10 yrs)

Hey! - Thank you for that insight. It helps compiling everyone's experiences. Looking at purchasing multiple properties over the course of a year. Typically looking in Cabarete and have a few that i like, but saw a listing in Los Charamicos, ... Read More


Los Charamicos by ryan_mccredie
Does anyone have any recent experiences in Los Charamicos they can share? Good or Bad? Looking at the area for long term investment (>10 yrs)

Thank you sir - knew it was a locals spot - but was hoping to hear more initiatives of revitalization being so close to Sosua Beach. Appreciate your insight my man. Read More

Los Charamicos
Does anyone have any recent experiences in Los Charamicos they can share? Good or Bad? Looking at the area for long term investment (>10 yrs) Read More


New Villa & Condo developments by Kat11
Does anyone know anything about two new communities. - "Encuentro Residences" which are villas and "Tropical Casa Laguna" which are condos?? They are both in Cabarete, I already know the prices and the approx area, but wondered ...

Awesome, and thank you very much! I know how those first day's back at work can go haha. Read More


New Villa & Condo developments by Kat11
Does anyone know anything about two new communities. - "Encuentro Residences" which are villas and "Tropical Casa Laguna" which are condos?? They are both in Cabarete, I already know the prices and the approx area, but wondered ...

Hey Kat11, Do you mind sharing what your realtor thought? Doing similar research and have spent time in Casa Linda and Ocean village - First heard for Encuentro Residences though. Read More