Santo Domingo Transportation

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By taxi

By taxi, Santo Domingo

 8 Reviews  By far the best taxi I have ever gotten in Santo Domingo, DR. If you speak English call this guy. He is fluent in English and is one of the few taxis with a nice clean car. Weather you need a ride... 

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Metro/Caribe Tours (first class buses)

Metro/Caribe Tours (first class buses), Santo Domingo

 1 Review  One of the best and probably cheapest way to travel on the island is by bus with Caribe tour. The busses are equipped with air-conditionning and television. For a 4 or 5-hour-fare, you'll only pay +/-... 

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By bus

By bus, Santo Domingo

 2 Reviews  In Santo Domingo we have 2 kinds of buses: OMSA buses: the government buses with scheduled stops, they come in 3 kinds: the ones without air conditioning and the cheapest ones, the ones with air... 

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Airports

Airports, Santo Domingo

 3 Reviews  Las Américas airport is the biggest airport in the country and a lot of major airlines from Europe and North America fly here: From Europe: - Iberia - Air Europa - Air France - Condor From North... 

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By metro

By metro, Santo Domingo

 1 Review  A metro line is being constructed in Santo Domingo and it's expected to be fully operational in Feb 2008 but will be formally open to the masses in Apr 2008. The route consists of 16 stations for a... 

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By motorcycle (motoconcho or mototaxi)

By motorcycle (motoconcho or mototaxi), Santo Domingo

 1 Review  Another alternative when it comes to means of getting around. These are the most expensive and most dangerous. They're not as cheap as the buses or the share-a-taxis and they definitely do NOT have... 

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By share-a-taxi (carro público)

By share-a-taxi (carro público), Santo Domingo

 1 Review  Convenient, cheap but less safe than the buses. The share-a-taxis are popular among capitaleños (people from Santo Domingo). You might have seen them: a typical car with the driver, 2 people on the... 

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By rent-a-car/private driver

 2 Reviews  We would highly recommend www.prestige-limousine-service.com and www.prestigecarrentals.com. We had a great experience using their airport shuttle service and then when we reached our destination[Casa... 

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Air France

Air France, Santo Domingo

 marielexoteria Says:  I've flown to and from my country with Martinair (when I moved) and Air France (back and forth) and I can highly commend Air France's service.I usually fly... 

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on the bus towards Santo Domingo

on the bus towards Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo

 tishomingoblues Says:  From Bavaro (near Punta Cana) you can take a bus going directly to Santo Domingo (without intermediate stop) in 2 hours for 170 pesos. The come back takes 3... 

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LOCAL BRIDGE

LOCAL BRIDGE, Santo Domingo

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  OKThis is one of the many hundreds of bridges around the country, the Dom. Rep. has lots of rivers and waterways so they are very common place, unlike in the... 

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Better don't go by car!

Better don't go by car!, Santo Domingo

 Joan58 Says:  In Santo Domingo the traffic is chaotic. With chaotic I mean there are no rules. If you go by car take care to other cars. It's very hard to understand if there... 

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Plane is the best way and...

Plane is the best way and..., Santo Domingo

 snoopykjl Says:  Plane is the best way and fastest way. But if u have alot of money, and your not in a rush, u can take a cruise.Car is the best way. Cabs are expensive, even in... 

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I still dont get the picture,...

I still dont get the picture,..., Santo Domingo

 Umfufu Says:  I still dont get the picture, cause if we would have flown only the people who had to go to Puerto Plata would have been in a bus for 4 hours. When we came in... 

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We had a good time !

We had a good time !, Santo Domingo

 Umfufu Says:  As you can see Frans and i had a nice pleasant flight..no ups and downs so far....just had a nice meal! Cant remember what...but i do know i had a plastic knife... 

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An other screen

An other screen, Santo Domingo

 Umfufu Says:  This is something i do like...the way the plane is flying...its nice to see where you are and where you are going. Always near New York you get some... 

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We would have flown about 11 hours

We would have flown about 11 hours, Santo Domingo

 Umfufu Says:  We would have flown about 11 hours and an other 2 traveling and waiting to get to Punta Cana. We first would have gone to Puerto Plata and after that to Punta... 

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Finally

Finally, Santo Domingo

 Umfufu Says:  Finally all the busses were there. All the people going to Puerto Plata had to stand one side and the ones to Punta Cana on the other side....When all the... 

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Wainting for some busses

Wainting for some busses, Santo Domingo

 Umfufu Says:  When we get through the costums, we had to wait till all the busses arrived to bring us to Punta Cana or to Puerto Plata. We sait there in a big empty hall with... 

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We took an express bus from...

We took an express bus from..., Santo Domingo

 DanaK Says:  We took an express bus from Puerto Plata to Santiago, and from there the direct bus to Santo Domingo. Remember to have something warm to put on your shouders,... 

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Dominican Republic Makes Do

Dominican Republic Makes Do, Santo Domingo

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Getting around in the Colonial District

Getting around in the Colonial District, Santo Domingo

 Travelchili Says:  The Colonial City is not too big and you can get around on your own. Just get yourself and good, detailed map and you are all set for a beautiful and very... 

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STREET SIGNS

STREET SIGNS, Santo Domingo

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  OK A view of a traffic sign, this one is located when coming into the AILAS--Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo. 

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LOCAL BRIDGE

LOCAL BRIDGE, Santo Domingo

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  OKONE MORE BEEING BUILT NEXT TO THIS ONE, TOO MANY TRAFFIC JAMS ON IT TO BE PRACTICAL ON THE ONE TAKING THE PIC FROM, I GUESS IT'LL GET EASIER. 

Top 3 Hotels in Santo Domingo

Hotel Atarazana

 1 Review and 132 Opinions  I stayed here on a recent business trip in the Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo. This 6 room hotel... 

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Hotel Zapata

 1 Review and 137 Opinions  We will return this year for our 3rd visit to the Zapata. It is a wonderful secret we are willing to... 

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Occidental El Embajador

 1 Review and 163 Opinions  My dear friend Erik said he got a glimpse of this huge hotel 30 years ago. Trujillo ordered its... 

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Q:  Hello, I will be visiting Santo Domingo for my birthday in February (Yay!!). I love bachata (my fav) and salsa dancing. Can... 

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A: You could try staying in the part of the Gazcue neighborhood that is closer to the Colonial City, if you don't want to have to take a cab everywhere. Check my Santo... 

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