@Riva31
Dominican citizen
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Registration: 03 February 2019
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Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
And it's not an air conditioner and inverter. It's an inverter style air conditioner which means energy efficient. What is the efficiency rating or SEER? Price will depend on this number and brand plays a part as well ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@plannerhttps://www.diariolibre.com/economia/turismo/2024/04/09/visas-electronicas-y-de-llegada-facilitaria-ingreso-de-turistas-a-rd/2667352 Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@windeguyDiario Libre. https://www.diariolibre.com/economia/turismo/2024/04/09/visas-electronicas-y-de-llegada-facilitaria-ingreso-de-turistas-a-rd/2667352 Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@plannerSo ture, I read that the goverment its working to implement a Nomad visa. Hope they can get soon to implement, there are a lot travelers working remote. Read More
Best internet package to work from home by oliabe
We get there next week in SD and we will be looking for a great package with heavy data like 200 G monthly minimum; any advice welcomed ! Gracias de antemano.
200 Gb its the limit for the internet plans, my guess is that for fiber optic plans that amount must change as you have very fast service, I know Claro have blocked the 5G internet in cellphones and give access only to people that contract a 5G ... Read More
Best internet package to work from home by oliabe
We get there next week in SD and we will be looking for a great package with heavy data like 200 G monthly minimum; any advice welcomed ! Gracias de antemano.
For long term I have Altice Fiber optic in my office and at home. Here, for long term, its by bandwidth not download quantities. -@plannerClaro now upgraded their internet Fiber optic plans, giving more speed and keeping same ... Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
@markmceathron7 I have had very good experience with TGM, now I have a new one inverter with 21 of 26 in the savings scale, and I recomend the store Refripartes, Read More
Coming to Juan Dolio by chrystias
Hello! I'm snowbirding to the DR for the winter, flying into Punta Cana and have to make my way to Juan Dolio on Sunday. Just wanting to say hi, meet some people and possibly get advice on transit options :)
@Riva31 I think I'll be in New Juan Dolio, just a little bit east of Playa Juan Dolio -@chrystiasIf you will be arround that area then you will have close Popular Bank, and ATM, grosery stores, and some restaurants too. Read More
Coming to Juan Dolio by chrystias
Hello! I'm snowbirding to the DR for the winter, flying into Punta Cana and have to make my way to Juan Dolio on Sunday. Just wanting to say hi, meet some people and possibly get advice on transit options :)
Does anyone know of any areas I should avoid in or around Juan Dolio? -@chrystiasWhat part of Juan Dolio are you staying? Juan Dolio is split in 2 parts, Old Juan Dolio wich is closer to Metro Country Club, and New Juan Dolio that its the ... Read More
Coming to Juan Dolio by chrystias
Hello! I'm snowbirding to the DR for the winter, flying into Punta Cana and have to make my way to Juan Dolio on Sunday. Just wanting to say hi, meet some people and possibly get advice on transit options :)
Yes hiring a taxi is the best way. Probably $125.00 -@Steverino7777Asking for a discount can get it for 100.00 Read More
Canadian Snowbirds looking for Information prior to the final decision by revmarlenarouzes
HiMy husband and I are currently talking with a real estate person and are interested in having a house built in Bahai Principe residential in Romana.We are semi-retired and therefore coming to live in winter months but back and forth monthly since ...
I have a friend that send himself money using xoom, and if he do it early most of the time he can pick up the money same day at Caribe Express. They also give the option to pick up the money in US Dollars or Dominican Pesos. Read More
Canadian Snowbirds looking for Information prior to the final decision by revmarlenarouzes
HiMy husband and I are currently talking with a real estate person and are interested in having a house built in Bahai Principe residential in Romana.We are semi-retired and therefore coming to live in winter months but back and forth monthly since ...
Welcome!For money transfers, the Scotia Bank here is a separate entity with just a loose affiliation to the Canadian bank. Transferring funds will be an international wire - with no advantage, that I'm aware of, over transferring between any two ... Read More
E-ticket website glitch by bryankieronlynch
The E-ticket website is not working properly. It won't let you input flight dates for after the 1st of the year. Is this happening to anyone else?
I have heard of several issues with the e-ticket system. People almost missing flights because the site was down. -@DominicanadaMikeThats why I always do the process 72 hrs before my flight Read More
E-ticket website glitch by bryankieronlynch
The E-ticket website is not working properly. It won't let you input flight dates for after the 1st of the year. Is this happening to anyone else?
earlier you can fill it is 72 hrs before your flight, I prefer to do it 48 hrs before. The only problem I have found with the e-ticket its when traveling more than one person part of the same family, if you chose 2 persons when finish the system ... Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
@plannerGood morningDo Claro have unlimited data for cell phone or how it works and how much in Las Terrenas?Thanks you -@freepersonClaro has the best coverage but also with that some areas has problems, you shuld make a test and see how works in ... Read More