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 am traveling from Cabarete to Punta Cana by car. We are landing in the Santo Domingo and then driving to Santiago. From there to Cabarete for a few days. What to you think is the best route along the northern coast to Punta Cana I know it is long drive(8hrs) but is there good nothern route? We have been in this northern coast before( Samana, Nagua Las, Teranes).
Thanks Dan
Answer There is a brand new toll highway that in a virtual straight line from the town of Catey (on the north coast between Nagua and Sanchez) straight down to just west of Santo Domingo airport. The toll fee adds up to about US$10. This is the easiest and most pleasant route to take from Cabarete to Punta Cana.
From Cabarete head east to Catey (2 hr drive), then head south to Sto Domingo (1 hr app) then head east to Punta Cana (app 3 hrs).
