One site you can look at is drescape,com
, it deals with some towns on the Nortth Coast you might want to consider and their videos are good as well.

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I am a Canadian that relocated here twelve years ago. I have lived the last nine years in Costambar which is just outside of the city of Puerto Plata. It is a beautiful, safe and affordable gated community. My website www.costambar.org has plenty of information and pictures. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any additional questions. Cheers,

Mike

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Hi!

It seems to me that you should come down here, decide on a town you want to settle in, and then stay a while to see if you like it.

You will meet nice people, but keep an eye open. There are some nasty sharks lurking around.

Good luck!

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Come to Luperon. Great expat community.

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The most important thing is to choose a good zone to live. Then Rent a good house in a building which offers more security. I use to recommend a house, 5th floor furnished apart in the best place in SD called Piantini. You can take a look at it here http://santodomingo.craigslist.org/apa/5381820378.html . The place is very well located, near almost everything you need to carry your live. The place is for rent no for sale and it´s a family type of condominium. Once you´re well placed then the things work out right easily. Hope you find this helpful.

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We were in the same situation, married in the early 40's, made a move here about five years ago. Still enjoying it, have no desire to go back to Canada. There are definitely some things to be adjusted to. The first thing is you want to make sure you actually will be able to live here, rent, don't buy at first. For a couple of years. Different places. We live in Las Terrenas. Choose good, secure places. The immigration process, if you decide to go for it, must be started in Canada. If you do decide to live here, you must do it, to be able to drive legally, etc.

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"International living" is a great place to start. They are having a seminar on relocating to the Dominican Republic in May of 2016. check them out. www.internationalliving.com

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You may find the following useful. Ive lived in Sosua for seven years and work as a realtor with Coldwell banker so if you need any advice send me a message
Why should a North American buy property in the Dominican Republic?
WEATHER, EASY TO OBTAIN RESIDENCY, QUALITY REAL ESTATE PRICES, LARGE EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATINAL COMMUNITY, AFFORTABLE LIVING, GOOD WORKING COMMUNICATIONS, SHORT FLIGHTS, EVER GREEN NATURE, LOT TO SEE, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS, MEDICAL ATTENTION, FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL ESTABILITY, MANY SPORTS
WEATHER
obviously one of the most important points is the weather, we do not have the extreme cold of the Northern US or Canada nor the heat in some parts of the US. Generally weather conditions are warm and sunny all year around. Our tropical clime involves some rain but weather is generally just great.
Many North Americans are very wary of the Caribbean Islands because of hurricanes. But here in Sosua, Cabarete, Puerto Plata on the Dominican North Coast is one of the very few places in the Caribbean where there has never been a Hurricane. That is because of the Canal de la Mona, which is the sea passage between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Once a hurricane tracks in the direction of the North Dominican Coast the ocean currents of the channel will push the storm north towards Cuba or if the track is more southerly the current then will push it out into the Caribbean Sea or along the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. Of course there is always a possibility to get hit by a Hurricane but the possibilities are very slim.
EASY TO GET REISIDENCY
North American citizens are very welcome in the Dominican Republic and the government policy is to get more foreign investment into the Dominican Republic, that’s why it is very easy to get a residency and work permits for Canadian Citizens. We will happily assist you with the paperwork and procedure to obtain your residency. It is mostly bureaucratic paperwork and all must take place in Santo Domingo, located on the south coast so it will take a few months and an experienced lawyer to get things done. Not to worry, things move slow at times, that is part of the charm about living in a Hispanic culture but it will get done.
Our lawyer can help you to get things done quick and easy. The cost of the first residency is between US$ 1000 an US$ 2000 per person.
PRICE QUALITY REAL ESTATE PRICES
The Dominican Republic is a very interesting place to buy real estate for American; the price quality ratio is just great. The Dominican Republic is one of the very last places where there is still ocean front or ocean view real estate available. A Real Estate price; when compared to other Caribbean countries is extremely affordable.
Because of this very affordable price ratio, ocean front/ocean view properties prices increased even during the international crisis.
There are many different gated communities available, where your investment is guaranteed and the prices steadily increase. Yes we also had some properties losing value over the last years, but the big majority stayed stable or increased in value. Here on the north coast you can invest in a property where prices are not overinflated.
LARGE NORTH AMERICAN/EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Especially in Sosua there is very large North American/European International community. Many early retired Americans choose Sosua as their retirement home. Because of this huge international community you can easily shop for North American or European food, clothing, construction materials, etc. The Playero Supermarket is one of the biggest supermarkets on the North coast. You can shop for Italian, American, Russian, Chinese, and Dominican food specialties along with a host of fresh tropical fruits and vegetables.
There are also a lot of activities organized for the International community (Lotto, Karaoke BBQ and much more). Come on down and enter into the relaxed atmosphere here in Sosua/Cabarete there is always something happening and it gets never boring. I am sure that you will like the Caribbean way of life that is influenced by both North American and European culture.
AFFORTABLE LIFE
The Dominican Republic is one of the few places in the Caribbean where life is not expensive. Where else can you get a full lunch starting at 3 Dollars?
Many Dominican Restaurants offer very tasteful food for cheap prices which includes mostly meat/chicken/pork/fish, rice and salad.
There are also a lot of International Restaurants offering food for very reasonable prices. Many Restaurants offer a special resident menu, with special pricing.
The Supermarket Playero is full of Dominican and International food for affordable prices. Just a few minutes away in Puerto Plata is the La Sirana/Pola Supermarket with an even bigger variety of food, household supplies and clothing. There are other smaller yet very nice shops, and restaurants to explore.
In Santiago or Santo Domingo are even bigger shops and you find everything you need.
VERY GOOD COMMUNICATION
The Dominican Republic has an excellent telecommunication system, by cable or air, you get very good connection to all over the word. As one of the first Latin American countries the Dominican Republic counts with 3 G connection and 3G Internet all over the country. There are also 2 Black Berry providers available.
The prices for communication are internationally prices and available to all.
SHORT FLIGHT
The Dominican Republic is just a short flight from the US and connected with several US Airports.
There are 6 major International Airports in the Dominican. Puerto Plata, Santiago, Santo Domingo, Samana, La Romana and Punta Cana.
The most convenient airport on the north coast is Gregory Luperon International Airport in Puerto Plata, where world-wide connections can be made.
EVER GREEN NATURE
The Dominican Republic is a tropical paradise with beautiful mountains, valleys, waterfalls and incredible beaches. The fantastic weather makes the island so green. Many endemic plants and species are in the different parts of the Dominican. The nature is just stunning and one of the big advantages of the Dominican Republic
SCHOOLS
In Sosua/Cabarete are different International schools available. Some offer bilingual education. Your child can obtain an American and Dominican diploma from a US accredited school. This gives your child a big advantage for the future.
Puerto Plata, Santiago and Santo Domingo have some outstanding universities and offer many post secondary education opportunities.
MEDICAL ATTENTION
We have here in Sosua/Cabarete an emergency medical center with several specialties. A few minutes away in Puerto Plata there are several hospitals where treatment for more serious medical conditions is available. Specialty treatment and the university hospital can be obtained in Santiago and Santo Domingo.
Different local insurance companies offer national and international health coverage for much cheaper price then in the US.
FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL STABILITY
The Dominican Republic is one of a few Latin American countries that have political and financial stability. Economic inflation is low while economic growth is steady. The relative stability of the Dominican Peso (RD$) exchange rate with the US dollar (US$) promotes advantageous investment opportunities for US citizens.

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Hi, I live in Cabrera and I read your post about affordable Health Insurance andI would like the names and phone numbers of the Insurance Companies in the Puerto Plata area who write coverage, you write a compelling reason to live on the North shore and would like information on some of the goings on for Expats in your area. My name is Lance Cullen and my phone number is 829-606-8583, Thanks in advance for your assistance in getting use to living in the Dominican Republic.

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Humano and Universal both offer health insurance among others. You would need to speak to them regarding the coverage you want to obtain a cost. Cheers,

Mike

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I've read all of the above. Make your own choice by doing your OWN research.

The overwhelming advice is to come down and explore without buying ANYTHING. Move around the country on your own and learn the different areas. When you THINK that you have found what you are looking for then rent a week at a time to learn more and explore.

Next step is a 6 month lease,

After that amount of time you might be able to learn something and move forward as YOU wish,

Good luck.

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Really what matters is what is important to you. What kind of lifestyle do you want? Are kids in the picture? What do your social interaction needs look like? Shopping needs?

Do you want to be around a lot of other expats? Do you need to work?

We can ask a million questions..... once you have a better idea then we can give you additional options...

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How easy it to work in DR as and English citizen ! Tx

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First you need to become a resident which is a minimum of six months to get the original cedula ( ID ) that allows you to work here legally. It will cost around $1,500 if you qualify. Then you need to find a job. They are few and far between and rarely pay over $600 a month, usually around $300 monthly. Cheers, Mike

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Hi
Look for the link Jobs in Sosua as there is a current conversation going on about finding a job.

You need around $1000-$1500 a month to live here. Maybe someone else can add their thoughts on this as you must have the income while getting your residency or generating income locally.

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