Santo Domingo.- The hemisphere’s first European city is also the Caribbean’s top tourism destination and the 8th most visited city in Latin America, says World MasterCard’s second yearly Global Tourism Destination Index.
The report forecasts growth by as many 16.6 million international travelers visiting the main cities of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2012.
Mexico City tops the Index followed by Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Lima, Bogota, San Jose, Santo Domingo, Rio de Janeiro, Caracas, and Quito.
Meanwhile Buenos Aires leads among the 10 major destination cities in Latin America in money spent by international visitors, followed by Argentina, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Lima, Bogota, San Jose, Rio de Janeiro, Santo Domingo, Caracas and Quito.
"It’s important to understand the role Latin American cities play in global trade and how electronic payments allow international travelers to make payments in a safe, simple and smart manner anywhere in the world," said MasterCard Latin America and Caribbean president Richard Hartzell, quoted by hoy.com.do.
"This index indicates that the region is attracting more international travelers and we want to continue to help facilitate the growth of trade without cash."
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jun 2012 10:03 AM
From: United States, NYC
Dready and Josean might not like this news item.
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From: United States
why did i know that the imbecile would be the first one to respond? i really should not answer him, since he is beneath debate, but the article does not say in what respect it is the best. so, Attabutt, can you tell me if it is the number 1 in terms of
1...footfall, or headcount?
2..return percentage?
3..number of days spent by each visitor?
4...number of dollars spent by each visitor?
5...linkages?
6..leakages?
7...effect on the environment?
8...effect on the economy?
9..effect on local employment?
what exactly does NUMBER 1 mean, Atabey?
Written by: danny00, 13 Jun 2012 10:44 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
top tourism destination and the 8th most visited city in Latin America, says World MasterCard’s second yearly Global
8TH MOST VISTED?
OK! NOW MANY OTHER CITIES ARE THEIR THAT THE TOURISTS CAN VIST?
NEW MALLS, THE METRO
WHAT DOES SANTO DOMINGO HAVE TO OFFER FOR PEOPLE TO VIST OVER THERE?
Written by: danny00, 13 Jun 2012 10:51 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
tell me how many come back to this dirty flity place, trash flowing in the rivers traffic only vietnam can claim more crazy and horn blowing drivers.
yes vietnam. your only 2nd in the world
u have many new malls u think tourists come to vist malls or ride the metro?
yes can be a great place to vist one day but that day is not today or tomorrow is it? {tell me how many tourists and local dominicans are dead in the captial?} murders? more then in new york city thats for sure.
choo choo train
all aboard...... choo choo .
Written by: danny00, 13 Jun 2012 10:54 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
After 10 years since the World Against Child Labor Day was established, more than 304,000 Dominican children still perform tasks which deprive them of education, health, leisure and basic freedoms.
IS THIS WHAT THE TOURISTS COME TO SEE?
SHOE SHINE IN SANTO DOMINGO?
CHOO CHOO TRAIN.
ALL ABOARD.
Written by: BASTA, 13 Jun 2012 11:12 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs/Free abortions for all
Atabey, == 7 -------s dreadlocks, = 5*****s danny00= 5*****s
PLD== 6------s
PRD== 4----s
From: Dominican Republic, calle A.Portes
I for one do not believe these figures which I believe are simply the numbers of people who have a foreign address and use their mastercard in the capital ,,..maybe some people who spend an hour or two from their cruise ship and a few others who come into SD from a holiday in Boca Chica or Juan Dolio but DEFINITELY not a tourist destination , just an add on
Written by: LaCacata, 13 Jun 2012 11:25 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Chulin's Hole and an alley of Capotillo suburbs..
If you go to other destination, you surely will see less that what Santo Domingo has to offer..
No more gloom and doom...This is the real news..and we should see our future with optimism..
Like the publicity says here in USA : Dominican republic has it all..
:)
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
................................yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Dominican Republic
danny00
There is the Colonial Zone and....oh the ahh...mmm arrrr...oh you could go to the... ?? mmmm
The drive over the beautiful Ozama river is a nice way to start your visit to SD, I hear they will start riverboat tours along the Ozama river soon....
newsroom.mastercard.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MasterCard_Global_Destination_Cities_Index_2012.pdf
Interesting read...SD grew 2.6% third lowest growth for the region and 0 increase in amount spending increase....... It's a good and bad read... So make up your own minds....
Written by: generoso, 13 Jun 2012 11:38 AM
From: Dominican Republic, United States
Now for an added attraction visitors can go to the PRD museum, and see the prehistoric fossils roaming live, and may referee a fight between PRD members, or even witness a real life shooting, for the delight of onlookers.
From: United States
says stillhere
The drive over the beautiful Ozama river is a nice way to start your visit to SD, I hear they will start riverboat tours along the Ozama river soon....
just do not fall into the water, and you should be fine. Haina is the third most polluted area on earth. the groundwater could kill you.
From: Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Fighting Joseans lunacy .Stop Guillermo the commie thief in 2016
San Juan Puerto Rico is not on the list because it is in the USA ....But out ranks the others ....How do you like them apples ?
Written by: riosm, 13 Jun 2012 1:32 PM
From: United States
Not if the tourist being robbed in the DR continue.
Written by: airgordo, 13 Jun 2012 1:33 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jun 2012 10:03 AM
From: United States, NYC
Dready and Josean might not like this news item.
Perhaps this might help each of them realize WHY investments like the METRO are truly important in the overall scheme of development and modernization.
---
So the Tourist come here to ride on that stupid metro, while you see all the other BS that happens on Santo Domingo...i had you as a very intelligent person Atabey...
Written by: airgordo, 13 Jun 2012 1:37 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: LaCacata, 13 Jun 2012 11:25 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Chulin's Hole and an alley of Capotillo suburbs..
If you go to other destination, you surely will see less that what Santo Domingo has to offer..
No more gloom and doom...This is the real news..and we should see our future with optimism..
Like the publicity says here in USA : Dominican republic has it all..
:)
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What is sad is that Santo Domingo, for being the FIRST on several facts, has a lot of Historical events to show, has BY FAR a lot more to offer than most of capital cities, the possibilities of the City as such are almost Limitless yet the Malecon is not even secured or walkable!!
From: United States, NJ
DT;
Needless to say Buenosaires followed by Argentina as #1.Where do you think Buenosaires is,?
in the Patagonia? We also must accept constructive critisism. All that shines is not gold.
This is only an index of where Master cards are used the most as to others.
From: United States
Looks like people hate to see some better news. Well, you can write what ever you want, fact is Santo Domingo is top destination. Have no idea why some of you are negative about everything. If you hate the D.R. that much, stop reading the news and go on with your life where ever you live. There is nothing what could be good (on the news) what ever is written, some of you just don't like it. So stay in Nueva York or where ever, and look after your self, best you can do, and most likely better for you anyway, because cleaning your own back yard will keep you very busy.
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jun 2012 2:33 PM
From: United States, NYC
Airgordo,
The Metro while highly charged with different views as to its utility will, mark my words, be crucial in the long run solution to the traffic problems of the capital. Santo Domingo will likely add another million or more people by the end of the next decade. So investments in transportation, while many other needs still remain to be solved, is nevertheless needed and a prudent use of government investments.
From: Germany, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz
Guys, pay not mind to the speech haters, nobody is going to stop us ... they will be very pleased the day Dom. Rep. becomes like Haiti or faces a 50 yrs embargo a la Cuba's.
We must be patient, and not be distracted from our goals, time will be our best Judge and will keep us up right (!)
From: United States
Get a life!!! can't even look beyond the negative!!
From: Dominican Republic, calle A.Portes
two things first to Dreadlocks ...the crocodiles that were swept into the river from a private zoo during floods some 3 or 4 years ago have never been recaptured so there may be worse than ground water and to Atabey the Metro is doing so well that they are extending the operating hours from next week //
There is not the slightest doubt that the Zona Colonial , el Malecon and the area called Sans Souci have enormous tourist potential but in fact , despite promises after promises nothing is ever done.. Just imagine el conde with beautiful shady trees all down the centre and coffee shops and speciality stores or imagine Ave mella as a walking street with treesin the centre and all the intereting tourist shops ...then the area between would take off , But I wanted to plant four trees in my street in ZC and even offered to put them in big pots but I was told I was not permitted
From: United States, Washington, DC
Santo Domingo... I've been there once and would never return again.. One of the most disorganized cities that I have visited around the world... Where else could people be shot and killed in the middle of the day in supposely one of the best Malls in the city!! The traffic was on par with Mexico City.... basically you make things up as you drive... there was really nothing to see or do unless you want to see colonial zone.... I've seen enough old cities in different countries.....there was on sense of security..... when an ambassador from another country is murder then you know that you in a bad place......If I wanted to die, be assaulted, robbed or sit in traffic for hours then i would cherish a place like Santo Domingo.......
From: Dominican Republic
The Malecon is a nice place if you like broken bottles, plastic bag and poly food containers, with not a rubbish bin is sight and the lingering stench of pee, all the broken railings, honking cars spewing smoke, making it a very nice romantic walk in the evening as the sun goes down.... Just only carry a few dollars for the guys that will mug you...
It could be so nice.. This area has most of the big hotels but if you stay there they advise you not to walk along it, even during the day...So how long do we have to keep waiting... How much longer before these "people" realize it's a great place going further down the crapper...
Nothing will change unless people speak up and keep pointing to the problems.. Nothing will ever be prefect but that shouldn't stop us trying......
Written by: RonEvane 
, 13 Jun 2012 5:58 PM
From: United States, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Ricardolito.
Good posting. I like your suggestion about planting trees and turning most of ZC into a pedestrian mall. The area has a lot of potential for attracting many tourists. Banning motorized vehicles and building a mini trolley and/or having horse-drawn carriages can give it the look and feel of the 1800's.
But the area needs to get cleaner and more old structures must be renovated. $50million for the fixing up and another $50 for the trolley, should do it.
From: United States
To hateit or love it ,,, Don't compare Mexico with DR they are far apart regardless on economics and technology , but I remember you that won't. See 17 people hanging from an over pass , like in ciudad Juarez ..... And as a tourist destination DR is getting better that some other country that in passed years can't even think About it
From: Dominican Republic
Ron
"But the area needs to get cleaner and more old structures must be renovated. $50million for the fixing up and another $50 for the trolley, should do it. "
Just use pedicabs.. I would put the power lines underground.... Make to people who own the failing building fix it or sell....
From: Dominican Republic, calle A.Portes
stillhere ,,it must be quite some time since you visited el malecon between alle Pina and the ave Maximo Gomez because a huge amount of money has been spent there and it is very popular day time and night time on the beach and footpaths .Most nights the whole area is full of people especially in the area around the obolisco where there are various cafes but also in front of the Caribbean cinemas ,,The road lighting still is that poor orange colourbut the transformation there is very good ,,,Further along from the Malecon centre to the turn off to Hererra ,,it is as dismal and dirty as ever .
Written by: jhcl2012, 13 Jun 2012 9:12 PM
From: United States, PA - Mas pa'lante, ¡Manos a la obra!
Where is Waldo? Donde esta Hipolito?
forum-americas.org/toronto/2012/speakers
Parece que Melton tiene razón!
( ';' )
Written by: RonEvane , 13 Jun 2012 11:23 PM
From: United States, Gaithersburg, Maryland
@Stillhere.
"Just use pedicabs.. I would put the power lines underground.... Make to people who own the failing building fix it or sell.... "
Your suggestions are much better than mine!...Pedicabs, aka, rickshaws, can be and attractive, fun and an unusual ride for those that have not experienced it...(I haven't).
The whole ZC area would seem much more welcoming, carefree, and clean without the eyesore power lines.
The govt can make money in buying, selling and renovation of these olden treasures...Sell them to gay folks...they know how to keep house!
Hey, this will attract the HomoSapiens of the world and make SD the happiest, most outrageous city in the Caribbean!!....!..Hot diggity!...Blow me down, matey!
From: United States
Looks like people hate to see some better news. Well, you can write what ever you want, fact is Santo Domingo is top destination. Have no idea why some of you are negative about everything. If you hate the D.R. that much, stop reading the news and go on with your life where ever you live. There is nothing what could be good (on the news) what ever is written, some of you just don't like it. So stay in Nueva York or where ever, and look after your self, best you can do, and most likely better for you anyway, because cleaning your own back yard will keep you very busy. Quoting "Anbro2007"
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TRUE FACT !!
From: Dominican Republic
If the power was put underground it would make the Zone a very attractive filming location. I know that it has been rejected and dismissed many times because of the power line mess.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jun 2012 9:24 AM
From: United States, NYC
Putting the power lines underground would be a blessing and add security to the zone.
From: Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Fighting Joseans lunacy .Stop Guillermo the commie thief in 2016
If you want to see what Carribean Colonial history is supposed to look like go to Old San Juan
From: United States
I love to hear this news..
makes me feel proud to be born in sto dgo.!
From: United States, Washington, DC
To hateit or love it ,,, Don't compare Mexico with DR they are far apart regardless on economics and technology , but I remember you that won't. See 17 people hanging from an over pass , like in ciudad Juarez .....
Joserias.... you probably won't see much of the gang and mass killings but the murder rate in the DR is high!!! As my wife tells me, everyone has a gun in the DR! My cunada always points out the people carrying guns when we go to the mercado.... I love my cunada but see has a gun and I wouldn't trust her to handle a plastic knife........Her mother has a gun, her sister who teaches in an elementary school has a gun.....Josearias.... if you really believe that tourism is better then please let go of the brugal! If tourism is up then why is it that less dominicans are working and making money legally? Why are hotels going out of busy like at Playa Dorado, Sosua, maimon...... don't let the fake figures fool you.......
Written by: MarkS, 15 Jun 2012 12:06 AM
From: Dominican Republic, w/a NY State mailing address
SD is the biggest city in the Carribean... even with its problems... it's still a very popular place to visit. Ah yes...the Carribean... paraíso!
From: United States, NJ
Untill the METRO gets completed and easily accessed by all and affordable to all, it would be a mad house.
From: United States, NJ
Untill the METRO gets completed and easily accessed by all and affordable to all, it would be a mad house.
From: Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Fighting Joseans lunacy .Stop Guillermo the commie thief in 2016
as a city San Juan draws many more tourists than SD
From: United States, NJ
Maybe so but don't forget San Juan is under uncle Sam's rule and gives the tourist a feeling of security,equaly as the Falkland does to the Common-wealth's citizens. I know I was there a few years ago.
Written by: RonEvane , 15 Jun 2012 10:50 PM
From: United States, Gaithersburg, Maryland
"as a city San Juan draws many more tourists than SD"
Alright, I believe you. But tell me where I can find that data.
Written by: NYGuy35, 17 Jun 2012 8:13 AM
From: United States
Santo Domingo needs a bus system to augment the METRO. I took the metro to see what is was like compared to The MTA(NYC Transit) while clean with police in every car, bus service as a transfer would help the system. I only counted 2 green buses while I was in SD and it looked like the 2 train during rush hour....packed to he door.
I was able to find about 40 taxis that would not pass inspection anyplace in the world, using propane gas. Mocotran y tú was the label on my cab. As a tourist I would rather use public transportation than the unsafe cabs.
Written by: airgordo, 18 Jun 2012 12:03 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: dreamkiller, 15 Jun 2012 2:37 PM
From: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Guayacannes on the beach
as a city San Juan draws many more tourists than SD
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Yeah but you don't need a Passport to go to San Juan from USA right? so it helps a lot when you have 300 million people that can travel to your place as a domestic flight! so technically Puertyo Rico is a very special case
From: United States
says Airgordo
Yeah but you don't need a Passport to go to San Juan from USA right? so it helps a lot when you have 300 million people that can travel to your place as a domestic flight! so technically Puertyo Rico is a very special case
you do know that such a statement has validity only in the case that two realities exist
1...most of the tourists are from the USA
2...most of the tourists from the USA do not have a passport.
can you offer up some data to establish those conditions?
From: United States, NJ
Airgordo:
PR is a trritory of the USA as opposed to DR which is not.
I am a US citizen and have a valid US passport, heading to PR and DR in November 2012
Written by: airgordo, 20 Jun 2012 9:51 PM
From: Dominican Republic
That is EXACTLY what i said, puerto rico should never be compared to any other destination on the caribbean, is a US domestic trip and most of US citizens don't know what a passport is
Written by: airgordo, 20 Jun 2012 10:21 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: dreadlocks, 18 Jun 2012 9:13 AM
From: United States
says Airgordo
Yeah but you don't need a Passport to go to San Juan from USA right? so it helps a lot when you have 300 million people that can travel to your place as a domestic flight! so technically Puertyo Rico is a very special case
you do know that such a statement has validity only in the case that two realities exist
1...most of the tourists are from the USA
2...most of the tourists from the USA do not have a passport.
can you offer up some data to establish those conditions?
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1- is hard to tell asthis is just a point of entry to us
2- that's right, most US tourist don't have a passport because the country is so big they can have all without leaving the border
From: United States, NJ
stillhere,Atabey:
What better opportunity than now to run all O/H to U/G as it is in NY?.The electric wires that is.
They have the Metro's cat-walk to run the H/T cables underneath them.The duct could be built
by adding pre fabricated 5' concrete pcs and join together as it is done by con ED & NYC subways
The transformers could be installed at each end of passanger station unexposed in the tunnels.
This again it is ill-advice by the city councils as well as by the construction company or over
looked it that only plans for the present . M/Hs (men-holes) could be built every 250 ft along the
train runway to be able to splice the respective cables when they fail. This is done by building
vertical vaults with a 2 meters
radius deph away from the cat-walk to enable the workers to perform their duty without interfering
with the train traffic. At the same time not to leave any M/H covers exposed to the street for thieves.
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Dready and Josean might not like this news item.
Perhaps this might help each of them realize WHY investments like the METRO are truly important in the overall scheme of development and modernization.
1...footfall, or headcount?
2..return percentage?
3..number of days spent by each visitor?
4...number of dollars spent by each visitor?
5...linkages?
6..leakages?
7...effect on the environment?
8...effect on the economy?
9..effect on local employment?
what exactly does NUMBER 1 mean, Atabey?
8TH MOST VISTED?
OK! NOW MANY OTHER CITIES ARE THEIR THAT THE TOURISTS CAN VIST?
NEW MALLS, THE METRO
WHAT DOES SANTO DOMINGO HAVE TO OFFER FOR PEOPLE TO VIST OVER THERE?
yes vietnam. your only 2nd in the world
u have many new malls u think tourists come to vist malls or ride the metro?
yes can be a great place to vist one day but that day is not today or tomorrow is it? {tell me how many tourists and local dominicans are dead in the captial?} murders? more then in new york city thats for sure.
choo choo train
all aboard...... choo choo .
IS THIS WHAT THE TOURISTS COME TO SEE?
SHOE SHINE IN SANTO DOMINGO?
CHOO CHOO TRAIN.
ALL ABOARD.
PLD== 6------s
PRD== 4----s
If you go to other destination, you surely will see less that what Santo Domingo has to offer..
No more gloom and doom...This is the real news..and we should see our future with optimism..
Like the publicity says here in USA : Dominican republic has it all..
:)
................................yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is the Colonial Zone and....oh the ahh...mmm arrrr...oh you could go to the... ?? mmmm
The drive over the beautiful Ozama river is a nice way to start your visit to SD, I hear they will start riverboat tours along the Ozama river soon....
newsroom.mastercard.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MasterCard_Global_Destination_Cities_Index_2012.pdf
Interesting read...SD grew 2.6% third lowest growth for the region and 0 increase in amount spending increase....... It's a good and bad read... So make up your own minds....
The drive over the beautiful Ozama river is a nice way to start your visit to SD, I hear they will start riverboat tours along the Ozama river soon....
just do not fall into the water, and you should be fine. Haina is the third most polluted area on earth. the groundwater could kill you.
From: United States, NYC
Dready and Josean might not like this news item.
Perhaps this might help each of them realize WHY investments like the METRO are truly important in the overall scheme of development and modernization.
---
So the Tourist come here to ride on that stupid metro, while you see all the other BS that happens on Santo Domingo...i had you as a very intelligent person Atabey...
From: Dominican Republic, Chulin's Hole and an alley of Capotillo suburbs..
If you go to other destination, you surely will see less that what Santo Domingo has to offer..
No more gloom and doom...This is the real news..and we should see our future with optimism..
Like the publicity says here in USA : Dominican republic has it all..
:)
---
What is sad is that Santo Domingo, for being the FIRST on several facts, has a lot of Historical events to show, has BY FAR a lot more to offer than most of capital cities, the possibilities of the City as such are almost Limitless yet the Malecon is not even secured or walkable!!
Needless to say Buenosaires followed by Argentina as #1.Where do you think Buenosaires is,?
in the Patagonia? We also must accept constructive critisism. All that shines is not gold.
This is only an index of where Master cards are used the most as to others.
The Metro while highly charged with different views as to its utility will, mark my words, be crucial in the long run solution to the traffic problems of the capital. Santo Domingo will likely add another million or more people by the end of the next decade. So investments in transportation, while many other needs still remain to be solved, is nevertheless needed and a prudent use of government investments.
We must be patient, and not be distracted from our goals, time will be our best Judge and will keep us up right (!)
There is not the slightest doubt that the Zona Colonial , el Malecon and the area called Sans Souci have enormous tourist potential but in fact , despite promises after promises nothing is ever done.. Just imagine el conde with beautiful shady trees all down the centre and coffee shops and speciality stores or imagine Ave mella as a walking street with treesin the centre and all the intereting tourist shops ...then the area between would take off , But I wanted to plant four trees in my street in ZC and even offered to put them in big pots but I was told I was not permitted
The Malecon is a nice place if you like broken bottles, plastic bag and poly food containers, with not a rubbish bin is sight and the lingering stench of pee, all the broken railings, honking cars spewing smoke, making it a very nice romantic walk in the evening as the sun goes down.... Just only carry a few dollars for the guys that will mug you...
It could be so nice.. This area has most of the big hotels but if you stay there they advise you not to walk along it, even during the day...So how long do we have to keep waiting... How much longer before these "people" realize it's a great place going further down the crapper...
Nothing will change unless people speak up and keep pointing to the problems.. Nothing will ever be prefect but that shouldn't stop us trying......
Ricardolito.
Good posting. I like your suggestion about planting trees and turning most of ZC into a pedestrian mall. The area has a lot of potential for attracting many tourists. Banning motorized vehicles and building a mini trolley and/or having horse-drawn carriages can give it the look and feel of the 1800's.
But the area needs to get cleaner and more old structures must be renovated. $50million for the fixing up and another $50 for the trolley, should do it.
"But the area needs to get cleaner and more old structures must be renovated. $50million for the fixing up and another $50 for the trolley, should do it. "
Just use pedicabs.. I would put the power lines underground.... Make to people who own the failing building fix it or sell....
forum-americas.org/toronto/2012/speakers
Parece que Melton tiene razón!
( ';' )
@Stillhere.
"Just use pedicabs.. I would put the power lines underground.... Make to people who own the failing building fix it or sell.... "
Your suggestions are much better than mine!...Pedicabs, aka, rickshaws, can be and attractive, fun and an unusual ride for those that have not experienced it...(I haven't).
The whole ZC area would seem much more welcoming, carefree, and clean without the eyesore power lines.
The govt can make money in buying, selling and renovation of these olden treasures...Sell them to gay folks...they know how to keep house!
Hey, this will attract the HomoSapiens of the world and make SD the happiest, most outrageous city in the Caribbean!!....!..Hot diggity!...Blow me down, matey!
-----
TRUE FACT !!
If the power was put underground it would make the Zone a very attractive filming location. I know that it has been rejected and dismissed many times because of the power line mess.
Putting the power lines underground would be a blessing and add security to the zone.
I love to hear this news..
makes me feel proud to be born in sto dgo.!
Joserias.... you probably won't see much of the gang and mass killings but the murder rate in the DR is high!!! As my wife tells me, everyone has a gun in the DR! My cunada always points out the people carrying guns when we go to the mercado.... I love my cunada but see has a gun and I wouldn't trust her to handle a plastic knife........Her mother has a gun, her sister who teaches in an elementary school has a gun.....Josearias.... if you really believe that tourism is better then please let go of the brugal! If tourism is up then why is it that less dominicans are working and making money legally? Why are hotels going out of busy like at Playa Dorado, Sosua, maimon...... don't let the fake figures fool you.......
"as a city San Juan draws many more tourists than SD"
Alright, I believe you. But tell me where I can find that data.
I was able to find about 40 taxis that would not pass inspection anyplace in the world, using propane gas. Mocotran y tú was the label on my cab. As a tourist I would rather use public transportation than the unsafe cabs.
From: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Guayacannes on the beach
as a city San Juan draws many more tourists than SD
---
Yeah but you don't need a Passport to go to San Juan from USA right? so it helps a lot when you have 300 million people that can travel to your place as a domestic flight! so technically Puertyo Rico is a very special case
Yeah but you don't need a Passport to go to San Juan from USA right? so it helps a lot when you have 300 million people that can travel to your place as a domestic flight! so technically Puertyo Rico is a very special case
you do know that such a statement has validity only in the case that two realities exist
1...most of the tourists are from the USA
2...most of the tourists from the USA do not have a passport.
can you offer up some data to establish those conditions?
PR is a trritory of the USA as opposed to DR which is not.
I am a US citizen and have a valid US passport, heading to PR and DR in November 2012
From: United States
says Airgordo
Yeah but you don't need a Passport to go to San Juan from USA right? so it helps a lot when you have 300 million people that can travel to your place as a domestic flight! so technically Puertyo Rico is a very special case
you do know that such a statement has validity only in the case that two realities exist
1...most of the tourists are from the USA
2...most of the tourists from the USA do not have a passport.
can you offer up some data to establish those conditions?
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1- is hard to tell asthis is just a point of entry to us
2- that's right, most US tourist don't have a passport because the country is so big they can have all without leaving the border
What better opportunity than now to run all O/H to U/G as it is in NY?.The electric wires that is.
They have the Metro's cat-walk to run the H/T cables underneath them.The duct could be built
by adding pre fabricated 5' concrete pcs and join together as it is done by con ED & NYC subways
The transformers could be installed at each end of passanger station unexposed in the tunnels.
This again it is ill-advice by the city councils as well as by the construction company or over
looked it that only plans for the present . M/Hs (men-holes) could be built every 250 ft along the
train runway to be able to splice the respective cables when they fail. This is done by building
vertical vaults with a 2 meters
radius deph away from the cat-walk to enable the workers to perform their duty without interfering
with the train traffic. At the same time not to leave any M/H covers exposed to the street for thieves.