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**Yinekol** · 08-31-2012, 01:08 AM

I was warned by a local several months ago to avoid the Villa Altagracia-San Cristobal road because of the robberies that were taking place on that road, even during the day. It is a nice stretch of road but the warnings said several people, Dominicans, had been treated violently when they resisted. It happened after a rain storm when the road was partially flooded and cars slowed down to navigate the water in the road. A few well placed boards and it is easy to cause a flood on the road. I have stayed off that road since.

**ionitiesk** · 08-31-2012, 01:19 AM

Obviously the mayor lied. But, hopefully, now that he has certified the stretch as safe he will be motivated to make sure there are no more incidents.

**v74ClzKY** · 08-31-2012, 02:26 AM

Obviously the mayor lied. But, hopefully, now that he has certified the stretch as safe he will be motivated to make sure there are no more incidents.

The liar certifies...
and makes sure....

Sure.

donP

**griddle** · 08-31-2012, 02:28 AM

This all really goes back to what the vast majority of ex-pats that have lived here for a decent amount of time have learned. That is you don't drive at night unless you have to. Not only for what this thread is about, but for a lot of other reasons that people that live here understand.

**Npbfamgt** · 08-31-2012, 02:35 AM

This all really goes back to what the vast majority of ex-pats that have lived here for a decent amount of time have learned. That is you don't drive at night unless you have to. Not only for what this thread is about, but for a lot of other reasons that people that live here understand.

Most of the headlights are mysteriously stuck on high-beam. Must be the humidity.

**v74ClzKY** · 08-31-2012, 02:43 AM

Most of the headlights are mysteriously stuck on high-beam.

It is their low beam...

donP

**styhorporry** · 08-31-2012, 02:54 AM

is this area considered to be "out in the sticks"??? I definitely remember various posts describing areas out in the campo or away from cities as nice, safe places. They weren't specifically talking about Villa Altagracia, but in general about places away from cities. Looked on a map, and this is a hike from Santo Domingo.

**Teeppoodiug** · 08-31-2012, 03:54 AM

is this area considered to be "out in the sticks"??? I definitely remember various posts describing areas out in the campo or away from cities as nice, safe places. They weren't specifically talking about Villa Altagracia, but in general about places away from cities. Looked on a map, and this is a hike from Santo Domingo.

This is the main highway from Santo Domingo to Santiago and on to the north coast.

**ffflyer** · 08-31-2012, 07:34 AM

I drove right through there with my bright red rental along with many other cars.
This road is very popular. I'm not sure how to "avoid it" is one has to travel between Santiago and Santo Domingo?

**Npbfamgt** · 08-31-2012, 08:30 AM

I drove right through there with my bright red rental along with many other cars.
This road is very popular. I'm not sure how to "avoid it" is one has to travel between Santiago and Santo Domingo?

The suggestion isn't to avoid the area entirely but rather to hit it during daylight hours.

**RedImmik** · 08-31-2012, 02:36 PM

Villa Altagracia might just be the ugliest and dirtiest place in the whole country. Yuck.

**ionitiesk** · 08-31-2012, 03:50 PM

Obviously the mayor lied. But, hopefully, now that he has certified the stretch as safe he will be motivated to make sure there are no more incidents.

Hey, mido, I see you dislike this post. I'm curious, are you the major of Villa Altagracia or one of his associates?

**bestcigsnick** · 08-31-2012, 03:52 PM

Villa Altagracia might just be the ugliest and dirtiest place in the whole country. Yuck.

You, sir, are correct!

**pataagusata** · 08-31-2012, 04:29 PM

Hey, mido, I see you dislike this post. I'm curious, are you the major of Villa Altagracia or one of his associates?

Sorry Ken! I meant to hit the like button but hit the dislike button by accident! No way to reverse that.

**ionitiesk** · 08-31-2012, 06:05 PM

Sorry Ken! I meant to hit the like button but hit the dislike button by accident! No way to reverse that.

No problem, happens to all of us. Relieved to know you are not the offended His Honor the mayor.

**janeloveslifenow** · 08-31-2012, 06:54 PM

LOl typically Domincan blantantly corrupt but smile in your face and say its not true ! All the whil your getting screwed from berhindLOl I remember they stole a guys tow truck in Cabarete in this area about 2 years ago . Just like the US warning about people getting robbed coming from Lasd Americas airport but heresthe big question why does it take warnings from the US Embassy to get things done ??? Because the PN are getting a cut out of the criminal activities in order to fix the PN it needs a mass firing from the top down id even say bring in international police to fill some of its ranks !!! But that will never happen LOL

08-31-2012, 01:08 AM	#21
Yinekol Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	I was warned by a local several months ago to avoid the Villa Altagracia-San Cristobal road because of the robberies that were taking place on that road, even during the day. It is a nice stretch of road but the warnings said several people, Dominicans, had been treated violently when they resisted. It happened after a rain storm when the road was partially flooded and cars slowed down to navigate the water in the road. A few well placed boards and it is easy to cause a flood on the road. I have stayed off that road since. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 01:19 AM	#22
ionitiesk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Obviously the mayor lied. But, hopefully, now that he has certified the stretch as safe he will be motivated to make sure there are no more incidents. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 02:26 AM	#23
v74ClzKY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Obviously the mayor lied. But, hopefully, now that he has certified the stretch as safe he will be motivated to make sure there are no more incidents. The liar certifies... and makes sure.... Sure. donP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 02:28 AM	#24
griddle Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	This all really goes back to what the vast majority of ex-pats that have lived here for a decent amount of time have learned. That is you don't drive at night unless you have to. Not only for what this thread is about, but for a lot of other reasons that people that live here understand. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 02:35 AM	#25
Npbfamgt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 564 Senior Member	This all really goes back to what the vast majority of ex-pats that have lived here for a decent amount of time have learned. That is you don't drive at night unless you have to. Not only for what this thread is about, but for a lot of other reasons that people that live here understand. Most of the headlights are mysteriously stuck on high-beam. Must be the humidity. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 02:43 AM	#26
v74ClzKY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Most of the headlights are mysteriously stuck on high-beam. It is their low beam... donP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 02:54 AM	#27
styhorporry Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 391 Senior Member	is this area considered to be "out in the sticks"??? I definitely remember various posts describing areas out in the campo or away from cities as nice, safe places. They weren't specifically talking about Villa Altagracia, but in general about places away from cities. Looked on a map, and this is a hike from Santo Domingo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 03:54 AM	#28
Teeppoodiug Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	is this area considered to be "out in the sticks"??? I definitely remember various posts describing areas out in the campo or away from cities as nice, safe places. They weren't specifically talking about Villa Altagracia, but in general about places away from cities. Looked on a map, and this is a hike from Santo Domingo. This is the main highway from Santo Domingo to Santiago and on to the north coast. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 07:34 AM	#29
ffflyer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	I drove right through there with my bright red rental along with many other cars. This road is very popular. I'm not sure how to "avoid it" is one has to travel between Santiago and Santo Domingo? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 08:30 AM	#30
Npbfamgt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 564 Senior Member	I drove right through there with my bright red rental along with many other cars. This road is very popular. I'm not sure how to "avoid it" is one has to travel between Santiago and Santo Domingo? The suggestion isn't to avoid the area entirely but rather to hit it during daylight hours. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 02:36 PM	#31
RedImmik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	Villa Altagracia might just be the ugliest and dirtiest place in the whole country. Yuck. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 03:50 PM	#32
ionitiesk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Obviously the mayor lied. But, hopefully, now that he has certified the stretch as safe he will be motivated to make sure there are no more incidents. Hey, mido, I see you dislike this post. I'm curious, are you the major of Villa Altagracia or one of his associates? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 03:52 PM	#33
bestcigsnick Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	Villa Altagracia might just be the ugliest and dirtiest place in the whole country. Yuck. You, sir, are correct! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 04:29 PM	#34
pataagusata Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 800 Senior Member	Hey, mido, I see you dislike this post. I'm curious, are you the major of Villa Altagracia or one of his associates? Sorry Ken! I meant to hit the like button but hit the dislike button by accident! No way to reverse that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 06:05 PM	#35
ionitiesk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Sorry Ken! I meant to hit the like button but hit the dislike button by accident! No way to reverse that. No problem, happens to all of us. Relieved to know you are not the offended His Honor the mayor. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2012, 06:54 PM	#36
janeloveslifenow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	LOl typically Domincan blantantly corrupt but smile in your face and say its not true ! All the whil your getting screwed from berhindLOl I remember they stole a guys tow truck in Cabarete in this area about 2 years ago . Just like the US warning about people getting robbed coming from Lasd Americas airport but heresthe big question why does it take warnings from the US Embassy to get things done ??? Because the PN are getting a cut out of the criminal activities in order to fix the PN it needs a mass firing from the top down id even say bring in international police to fill some of its ranks !!! But that will never happen LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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