alvareztraveling
Dominican expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Dominican
Lives in Punta Cana, San Juan
Registration: 03 April 2019
Anti Dominican Sentiment on this Forum by Guest2022
It is clear to me that certain posters have anti Dominican agendas on this forum.To them this is a banana republic and will be for ever. I am married to a Dominican and she just graduated last week and to me that it is demonstration this country is ...
There are people that are going to come on here and try to help, like you do lennox, and there are others that will vent. As this forum becomes larger you will get those types. I actually don't feel it's as bad as the other DR forum, much more ... Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore).聽 Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
@danimcdg34聽Mind sharing what they quote you for the masonry septic tank so we could have an idea?聽 Read More
Shipping furniture to DR by Launica
I'm planning on bringing some furniture (not a whole lot, just favorites) plus household items and some clothes (who am I kidding, lots and lots) from Fl. Would like some recommendations and information. Haven't moved in a while so I'm a ...
@WillieWeb聽Awilda shipping, last month Read More
Shipping furniture to DR by Launica
I'm planning on bringing some furniture (not a whole lot, just favorites) plus household items and some clothes (who am I kidding, lots and lots) from Fl. Would like some recommendations and information. Haven't moved in a while so I'm a ...
@WillieWeb聽Have you shipped anything lately? They charged me $125 to ship a box around that size, and their standard boxes(29"x18") costs $75 to ship...聽 Read More
HOW MUCH MONEY A SINGLE PERSON NEED TO MOVE TO DR? by destination50
I am a single female, and would like to leave Canada to move to Dominican Republic. I am wondering if there is some single people that move to Dominican Republic on a very small amount of money, if yes how they managed to get things going smoothly? ...
This is what I spend per month in Bavaro, a little north of punta cana: $800/month rent in a gated golf course/community $350/month tuition for 6th grader $110-180(July-October)/electricity <---- Electricity is literally going up 10 pesos per ... Read More
Bull Fighting in El Seibo by Guest2022
During the week of the Fiesta Patronale in El Siebo in the Eastern Region of DR during the first 10 days of May, bull fighting is the order of the day and the only place to see such an activity in the Caribbean.The bulls are having the better so ...
@lennoxnev聽I was actually visiting Hato mayor del rey (beautiful town) when it was happening and heard of the spectacle, I've put it in my calendar to attend next year, and that is the value of such an event, just bringing visitors into the ... Read More
Bank and credit card payments for Claro cell phones by Tripp789
Hi all, My wife and I now have Claro DR cell phones on a monthly billing cycle. I鈥檝e attempted several times to get my Banco debit card signed up to pay for the service. So far it hasn鈥檛 worked. Also tried my USA MC and no joy. We ...
I tried adding 2 of my american cc to the Claro app and could not get the option to enter the 4 digit code to show up on the claro app. I called the second time it happened and they created a ticket and said they were going to follow up, it went no ... Read More
Bank and credit card payments for Claro cell phones by Tripp789
Hi all, My wife and I now have Claro DR cell phones on a monthly billing cycle. I鈥檝e attempted several times to get my Banco debit card signed up to pay for the service. So far it hasn鈥檛 worked. Also tried my USA MC and no joy. We ...
Hi all, My wife and I now have Claro DR cell phones on a monthly billing cycle. I鈥檝e attempted several times to get my Banco debit card signed up to pay for the service. So far it hasn鈥檛 worked. Also tried my USA MC and no joy. We ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Thanks for the update lennoxnev. I have to report that my family and I have been infected, hit my wife hard for 3 days with dry cough/throat and fatigue, then jumped onto me with the same for 2 days. Still dealing with some fatigue from time to ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
I am currently in Punta Cana. Does anyone know if I can get a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine and where? someone said go to the airport but its not best just to go to the jumbo pharmacy? I am not a resident, just a tourist. Would I have to ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Now that the DR is providing digital vaccine certificates with QR codes I wonder if they can start mandating people show this code when traveling or locally for public/private spaces? For traveling we have the e-ticket as an example, I just had to ... Read More
Construction Quality Control by Guest2022
Construction quality control is something that should be a concern for all expats especially because of the vulnerability of the country to flood, wind and earthquake risks. If you are building a new property or buying into a new property, you need ...
That would be great, I appreciate your feedback. I don't even think it adds to the conversation but in some other DR forums they've concluded that La Romana is one of the worst places to do business in, but again, only here 1 year and living ... Read More
Construction Quality Control by Guest2022
Construction quality control is something that should be a concern for all expats especially because of the vulnerability of the country to flood, wind and earthquake risks. If you are building a new property or buying into a new property, you need ...
The thing is that my friends here, I'd say a quarter of them Dominican say the same thing, that there are no good construction professionals outside of the cities, and that if I have contacts in Sto Dgo to use them as they usually have more ... Read More
Construction Quality Control by Guest2022
Construction quality control is something that should be a concern for all expats especially because of the vulnerability of the country to flood, wind and earthquake risks. If you are building a new property or buying into a new property, you need ...
You could get a cost for the structural engineer to visit at key times during the masonry and concrete construction. If you are paying MOPC a fee they should inspect at key points but the above school photos suggest they aren't always ... Read More
Looking to retire in the DR by Joe Libbey
Hello, I am new to this forum. My name is Joe Libbey, and I am from the United States. I expect to retire in 3-years and I am trying to learn about different areas in the DR to arrange a place to stay in my retirement. I have been tp the DR on ...
Hi Joe, the best thing to do is to continue visiting and renting at different places to see what suits you. 3 places I know that you won't HAVE to learn spanish is Punta Cana, Las Terrenas, and Sosua. These places are tourist areas and most ... Read More
Home improvement store in Punta Cana area? by kevlion88
My partner and I own a condo in the PC area. It came fully furnished (not new) and on a previous visit we used Jumbo for a lot of small items since the place didn't need much. This visit though we need to do some more heavy duty work and ...
I sent you a bunch of info in a private message. Hope it helps.Mind sharing with the forum? Read More
Home improvement store in Punta Cana area? by kevlion88
My partner and I own a condo in the PC area. It came fully furnished (not new) and on a previous visit we used Jumbo for a lot of small items since the place didn't need much. This visit though we need to do some more heavy duty work and ...
Unfortunately there isn't anything close to Home Depot/Lowes, at least in the PC area(in sto dmgo Almacenes Unidos comes very close). Seems the hardware mega stores here are 60% warehouse and 40% store front tht can be accessed. And none of ... Read More
First step - Traveling to the DR by alvareztraveling
Hi, I am thinking of moving to the DR from the USA and have booked a flight for April 5th to visit and get a feel for it. I will be visiting Samana and Barahona with stops in the capital in between. I wanted to ask: How best to handle money in the ...
I booked a few AirBNB places a couple of months ago so I'm all set, also booked a camping night at Cueva de las Aguilas. Sounds like I will get full exposure to the local people which will be a good experience, especially if I'm thinking of ... Read More
First step - Traveling to the DR by alvareztraveling
Hi, I am thinking of moving to the DR from the USA and have booked a flight for April 5th to visit and get a feel for it. I will be visiting Samana and Barahona with stops in the capital in between. I wanted to ask: How best to handle money in the ...
Hi Lenox, thanks for the info. I will travel to Samana from April 8 to 12 and Barahona from April 15 to 18. Hopefully it's not to hectic out further Bahia De Las Aguilas and Jaragua park during holy week but I'm sure it will be fun either ... Read More
First step - Traveling to the DR
Hi, I am thinking of moving to the DR from the USA and have booked a flight for April 5th to visit and get a feel for it. I will be visiting Samana and Barahona with stops in the capital in between. I wanted to ask: How best to handle money in the ... Read More