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Good morning, I plan to arrive in Santiago around the third week of October. I would appreciate a recommendation for a trustful real estate agent/agency. Please only suggest someone that you have had experience with personally. Thank you Read More

Is it possible to drive a golf cart in the streets of Santiago? I see some folks driving golf carts in Punta Cana. Read More

My research shows that The Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS) is the largest hospital in the Dominican Republic and one of the most modern in Latin America. I have also learned that it will accept my international insurance (I do not ... Read More

I spent three months in Sosua and to rent there, I provided a one-month security deposit and the first month rent. But, I have been told that in Santiago and even Santo Domingo a "co-signer" will probably be needed or several months of ... Read More

As an American applying for a retiring visa, is there an upper age limit when seeking private insurance? Also, like in many countries do pre-conditions become an issue? Thank you Read More

I think I read that Uber is available in Puerto Plata. If so, what is the quality of the service? A couple people I know that live in SD told me that sometimes Uber drivers will pick up passengers, drive a short distance and then try and demand a ... Read More

I would like to get some opinions on the quality of health care in Puerto Plata for a long-term stay. I spent a few months in Sosua and needed to use the clinic there and it was probably ok for minor things. But, I not sure what it would be like ... Read More

I am a retired American and live in Mexico. I have to move to a permanent resident in late 2020. In the meantime, I would like to obtain a retirement visa for Colombia. I will travel to the United States in the next couple of days and spend about ... Read More

I am sorry for the fruit and vegetable question. I continue to search and I found a list of markets and lots of information about them. Thanks again but I have answered my owned question. Read More

I did a youtube search but did not find much about fruit and vegetable markets in Santo Domingo. Are there markets? If so, are the prices marked or do you have to bargain? Read More

I have been in Sosua for 60 days. I can not seem to find the numerous post on the fine when flying out, if one overstays. Can someone provide the info? Read More

I am currently living in Sosua. I would like to spend some time in either Santo Domingo or Santiago. However, unlike Sosua the more I research these two areas, the more I learn about the need for a Fiador or to pay months in advance. Yet, people ... Read More

I am now living in Sosua. I want to buy a 32" TV but there does not seem to be in stores in Sosua that sell TV. Where can I buy a TV as close as possible to Sosua? Read More

I will be arriving, in Puerto Plata on Wednesday the 5th of July. I need some recommendations on a modestly priced hotel in either Puerto Plaza or Sosua. I will stay there for about 5 days while looking for another temporary place. My goal is to ... Read More

If I am flying into a city in the DR, will I have to book a round trip? I will be arriving Business Class because of a large amount of luggage. But if I have to buy a refund ticket to Miami that I do not plan to use, would it make sense to make ... Read More

Can anyone recommend a modestly priced hotel in Santo Domingo? Read More

Does anyone knows if I obtain a student visa and study Portuguese, would I still become a resident for tax purpose after 183 days? I am currently retired in the United States and would like to spend some time in Brazil but I do not want to deal ... Read More

In the Sosua and Puerto Plata area, it appears that a co-signer is not an issue or a big issue. How about living in Santiago? Is a co-signer normally required in Santiago? I have been told that if new arrivals do not have a co-signer in places ... Read More

For those of you who live in the Sosua and Puerto Plata area, how do people moving to one of these areas determine if they are going to be in a major flood zone during the raining and storm season? I am only asking for the opinion of those of you ... Read More

I am referring to the Sosua and Puerto Plata areas Read More

Is it possible to obtain cable and internet with only a passport or with passport and copy of lease? Read More

Hey guys, I have been a member for a couples of years. I had planned to move to the north coast last year but instead found my self in Mexico. During the low season, I plan to make an exploratory trip to the North Coast. I want to explore Puerto ... Read More

I plan to arrive in Sosua the second week of March 2016. I have been trying with no success to reach the mail forwarding company CPS. I want to set up an account with a Miami address so I can ship several small boxes to Sosua prior to my arrival. ... Read More

I have been researching a move to the Caraberte/Sosua area. I am retired but need to have access to fast reliability internet. I have read conflicting information about the different internet companies. For those of you who live in the area, ... Read More