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| Las Terrenas Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo_1 Las Terrenas was a sleepy fishing village until not very long ago. Due to its perfect location, the white sandy beaches all around it is now well on it's way to become a major tourist destination. Not only a major tourist destination... Also a place where real estate is booming. Everywhere you see constructions: apartments and villas. |
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| Samana and Las Terrenas will be the Monte Carlo from the Dominican Republic.
Interested... Take a look at www.dr2007.com. __________Getting Around Edit This Las Terrenas is small enough that getting around on foot is a real option, especially along the shore with the firm sand. On the streets however one must keep in mind the problem with narrow sidewalks, random obstacles (dogs, children, machinery), plumes of acrid exhaust smoke, and muddy roads after rain. The exhaust issue is exceptional and the problem has only gotten worse as tourist oriented building has fueled a growth in Motoconcho traffic. These vehicles are simple scooters that one can flag down for a ride for three or four dollars to almost any part of Las Terrenas. A good portion of these machines run with two-stroke engines similar to many chainsaws and as such contribute almost all of the exhaust you can see and smell as well as the deafening buzz of their engines. After spending a few days in Las Terrenas enjoying the sun you begin to appreciate the few rainy days that bring Motoconchos traffic to a crawl. |
| Tourist taxis are comfortable and easy. They offer quick and reliable
service and their drivers are certified and safe. A twenty four hour taxi
booth is on the beach road between the center of the village and Playa Las
Bellenas. You can rent your own vehicle as well. A Motoconcho of your own, a Quad (two person, four wheeled), a motorcycle, or a car. Most rental places do better with cash than credit cards and the insurance is included though you are still responsible for any damage; read the contract!. Driving your own vehicle is not difficult if you tend to be a safe driver to start with. Regular drivers of Northeast traffic in the USA and urban traffic in Europe or Latin America will find the transition much easier. To travel outside of Las Terrenas you can get a taxi, or even a Motoconcho. Also there are Gua-Guas, a free form service of private 'buses'. Gua-Guas range from small minivans to schoolbuses and even converted trucks. They have regular schedules and cover most of the country and are alot cheaper than taxis and more convenient than the regular bus lines. Caribe Tours scheduled Bus service between Las Terrenas and Samana and from there to the entire country. _________Getting There Edit This The new international airport El Catey at Samana is open. You can see more at the website www.elcatey.com. You can find flight schedules at companies that fly to el Catey, in Samana next to Las Terrenas. el Catey international airport is 35 minutes from Las Terrenas by car. To Samana city takes you by car also around 35-40 minutes. The airport is open since november 2006. In decembier 2007 American airlines opened a daily flight from New York to El Catey via Puerto Rico. _________Things to do Edit This i Learn to dance Salsa, Merengue and Bachata SalsaCarib'Event, organizer of dancing vacations in the Dominican Republic, offers original programs, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Son workshops, exclusive tours and dinners, the selection of the best hotels and much more. This is also a dance school, located right in the heart of the touristy area of Las Terrenas village, only a few meters away from the beach and the charming shopping mall El Paseo. Daily classes are organized with local inhabitants and tourists. So come and join us ! |