AboutTim Hall Expertise Please don't ask about which all-inclusive resort is better than the next; they're all about the same. I am available to assist people looking for information on ecotourism, adventure travel, self guided travel and other topics for which answers are not readily available.
Experience 26 years resident working in local media
Organizations Honorary Consul for Canada on the north coast of the Dominican Republic
Publications The Puerto Plata Report (popreport.com) online newsmagazine and regional portal
Education/Credentials Suma cum laude graduate of UHN (University of Hard Knocks)
Awards and Honors Key to City Hall as Distinguished Citizen of Puerto Plata
Question I wish to retire on the north side of the Dominican Republic and I wish to know what areas are the safest, as in gated and secure communities so that I can pin-point an area when I look for a home to purchase. I have a few friends living in Puerto Plata and I would like to be nearest to them, yet in a far better neighborhood.
Please help, Thanks in advance, Laurie
Answer It sounds like you already know what you don't like; now you just need to find what you like best. I would suggest renting an apartment or aparthotel by the month and then go exploring, taking your time to look everywhere. It's the only way you can be really sure that what you find is what you want.
There are clean, comfortable and reasonably priced aparthotels and small hotels safely located in city center such as Montesilva near the Courthouse, Swiss Guesthouse on the Malecon beside La Sirena store or Bonzai on Juan Bosch St (former John F Kennedy) corner Separacion.
