I'm in Puerto Plata now looking for an apartment to rent. Can anybody experienced with the area advise me on some good neighborhoods?
Yesterday I had a look at a beach called Playa Dorada and a muddy settlement called El Pueblito. It seemed pretty quiet at this time of year (low season?) but there were a lot of "For Rent" signs up. Is that a good place? How reliable is the water, WiFi, etc?
Another district that was recommended to me was Costambar. Apparently there are a lot of friendly expats up there. But I don't know. I know some Spanish and prefer to experience a culture first-hand.
Also any advice about how to look for an apartment in general would be appreciated. What are some good resources? How can I get real prices and not tourist prices? I would start out with one month but could be here a long time.
