[4K] Santo Domingo or Santiago: Which city is really the Best?! ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN!

[@PurelyWalking]

TIMESTAMPS OF ALL THE TOPICS COVERED: 0:00 Intro 2:20 Population 3:41 Traffic 5:26 Sport teams (Aguilas vs Licey) 6:33 Safety 7:37 Unemployment 8:27 Transportation 9:48 Housing 11:06 Cost of living 12:03 Entertainment and Beaches 14:35 Healthcare 15:41 Education 17:00 Shopping and Dining 18:31 General Opinions 20:57 Conclusion

[@ingridfrancetravels]

I prefer Santiago because it's more laid back, less people, and beautiful scenic views. Plus the airport is less hectic!

[@PurelyWalking]

Ohh yesss definitely less people everywhere

[@esmerlin4K324]

Soy capitaleño y pienso igual santiago es mas economico y relajado 👍

[@2minikanord329]

Lo único malo de Santiago es que la gente son más salvajes que en la capital....lo he comprado

[@rudolfjung4088]

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[@dontreadway2808]

I love both cities. Santiago is a lot more organized and relaxed. The traffic in Santiago is organized and a lot safer than Santo Domingo. For tourist Santo Domingo has a lot more to offer but I am never disappointed in either city. They are both wonderful places to visit. 😎

[@PurelyWalking]

So good to hear!

[@JuniorGamerYT]

Well I Prefer Santiago offers less pollution, better quality of life, and higher life expectancy, plus it's less humid. While Santo Domingo is nice, it feels too chaotic for long-term living. For me, Santiago is the cleanest, safest place with so much to admire.

[@dennisbeacham5747]

I’ve been to both cities and I think each city offer its own unique vibe. If you’re looking for that big city vibe with great restaurants, malls, nightlife experience, then Santo Domingo won’t disappoint. Conversely, Santiago is more laidback and has a more tranquil vibe. Santiago doesn’t disappoint in the entertainment and restaurant category, but it’s just a more relaxing environment.

[@elvinmarte1023]

I hope both cities can develop more in the future.

[@PurelyWalking]

Yesss me too

[@greybeard5774]

I've never been to Santo Domingo, but if there ever be a need to choose between those two then it's gonna be Santiago .. just because I've been there, liked what I saw, and some of my good friends still live there. Actually it's a bit of shame .. you have such a good channel, informative and enjoyable to follow, but still so little audience .. I sincerely hope these numbers will increase by time significantly .. until then, I wish you enthusiasm and perseverance to continue .. it was a very good comparison! 👍✌

[@PurelyWalking]

Wow thanks so much for your input and support! Go ahead and share my channel with your friends, little by little we are growing every day!!

[@greybeard5774]

@Manny_4u Gracias mi amigo :)) ✌

[@Juancarlossantana2023]

Monte Cristi is slept on. A lot of people never go there but it is a lot of fun things to do and its beautiful and trankilo

[@PurelyWalking]

Ive only been to Montecristi while passing by. I would to go soon and check it out. What things can you do in Montecristi that you would recommend?

[@Juancarlossantana2023]

@@PurelyWalking its called why you should visit this small city in dominican republic. It did 172k views. By the way, Im not trying to promote on your channel so no disrespect. Just info for you to check out

[@tavroaar8173]

Team Santiago! The capital of the cibao region 💪

[@realdeal139]

Santo Domingo is much more modern and feels more vibrant

[@nikonewyork44]

I'm from Santo Domingo and my Mother is from Santiago and I love Santiago because majority of my family are from Santiago. Santo Domingo is not only the Capital of DR, Santo Domingo is the first city in America and the historical value not only going on top of Santiago, from Santo Domingo Nicolas de Ovando was governing the island San Juan Bautista "Puerto Rico" and Cuba. Nobody can compare Santo Domingo de Guzman with any city in America, that is the main reason the people with knowledge want to know where everything started in America. Obviously Santiago is more residential than Santo Domingo and everything will continue changing because the population continue growing in Santiago.

[@ChaytonThate]

Went to Sto Dgo in 2019 and Santiago and I prefer and fell in love with Santiago😊😍❤️

[@gatitalinda4799]

Amooor... Once again, Gracias!!!!Te dire, the last time i visited Santo Domingo was when i was 12 years old back in 2014. I heard that it has changed a whole lot. I've never been in Santiago, the closest I've been to Santiago has been Constanza. So, I can't give my opinion about neither cities. HOWEVER, I'm visiting DR in December for a Quinceañera, i will make sure, I visit both cities..... I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[@PurelyWalking]

thank YOU for watching! Hope you have a great stay in DR when you come!

[@dagobertoveras4712]

Your video is so informative. I live in Santo Domingo but I am from Santiago and both cities have so much to offer.

[@PurelyWalking]

Thats right! Each city has its charms

[@juniorcabrera06]

Team Santiago🎉❤🎉❤

[@PurelyWalking]

lots of people from team Santiago up in the comments!

[@Nnvarez]

Al final es bueno ver que ambas provincias siguen en desarrollo; tambien es bueno ver que en los últimos años santiago esta teniendo un crecimiento masivo en todas las areas, 𝒴 todas las cosas que están en SD también estarán en santiago, pero para disfrute de todo el cibao. Para asi descentralizar SD 𝒴 que se descongestione.

[@chadspinalbosd007]

Idk i loved Santiago , but I fell in love with Santo Domingo plus less than a 2 hour drive to Samana and closer to Punta Cana

[@jeonseopx]

I prefer Santo Domingo, there is more diversity and it is more developed, although Santiago is very good, you have to give him his respect, but most events are held in Santo Domingo and that is where I have the most opportunities.

[@bigzclipz5104]

SD IS FULL OF POOKIES AND RAY RAY 🤮🤮🤮🤮.

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Shout out from Chicago-Kankakee, IL, USA! Thanks for sharing this highly informative video! AMEN-RA!

[@carlosperez-ny4mz]

Santo Domingo y Santiago Love Dios los bendiga...

[@PurelyWalking]

YESSS I love my entire DR!

[@jayfitt4023]

Im happy of just seeing the growth of my island , I have to say I’m form el cibaooo but as business person my first investment was in la capital😂 but Santiago will be next, For sure . keep up the good work you have a new subscriber

[@UPynyarLawka]

Santiago is beautiful city,I wish to visit the Santiago,from Myanmar.

[@johannymedina]

I am from Santo Domingo but I love Santiago.

[@BlackGemHipHop]

looking to move there this year so I appreciate this

[@travelandeats8518]

Nice video. I’m new to DR culture but I know Dominican people. Good people. I will go to dr Sosua and Santiago and Santo Domingo all in my trip. Hell yeah. I’m eating Dominican food now he got me right for 15 payneen and oxtails with a orange Sunkist can. Bendencion. I learned that today ✌🏾

[@andyj3061]

It's been 23 yrs. since I last visited Sto.Dgo., so I like both cities. It all depends on what the person is looking for. I am from Sto.Dgo. but I love mountains and tranquility and Santiago looks like the place to chill and relax.

[@PurelyWalking]

exactly

[@KC-ed1dj]

Great video! This gave me a good overview of Santiago. I have not been there yet. So I suppose, for now, I am #teamStoDgo though I can't stand the traffic.

[@PurelyWalking]

Thanks for watching! Im glad it was helpful for you

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

Santo Domingo= more money Santiago= more quality of life

[@allenderobles8639]

Santiago is the richest city in Dominican Republic the only there are less population

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

@@allenderobles8639 Santiago has less poverty than santo domingo, but in santo domingo there are more money, better paid jobs, more opportunities.

[@allenderobles8639]

@@Andrew-hk4dh more money ???? You ever been around santiago ???

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

@@allenderobles8639 hablar con gente bruta es perder tiempo, discutiendo lo obvio, dios mio

[@nemapara01]

Periodt. 💅

[@LuisRodriguez-tm1ld]

Santo Domingo is up now , but in the long run I think Santiago is gonna blow it out the roof .

[@PurelyWalking]

Santiago is definitely up and coming!

[@truthhurts5980]

That's not a good thing though. It can ruin Santiago charm.

[@TheMorena0423]

Santiago ❤❤❤

[@tregua24]

La primera persona que sale en este video (2:16) es un extranjero, quizas indocumentado. Eso es muy significativo y refleja el gran problema que tenemos.

[@travellearn7937]

My city, Santiago, of course!

[@angelm.2895]

Lo importante qué somos dominicanos tod@s❤.

[@joseregalado2114]

Todos los países son importantes

[@randythomas2888]

😋This was really super Eli!👍 ...I kind of expected a final conclusion being a type of "it depends"!😅👏 ...🏝I'm very glad to have had the opportunity to visit both in my very small visits to DR (although I only had a single weekend in Santiago...). 🎬🏙👁🤳Loved all the many terrific overhead images of these two rival cities!😋 ...🎶The music & sounds you choose was just as engaging!!👍 ...🤩You included numerous vital and important areas of consideration for pretty near everything! ...🤔However; you indicated both were comparable in regards to: traffic accidents & Homicides! Total numbers may be close and/or even greater for Santiago. But SD has a population about 5 times greater... thus it seems to not be really close in these subjects... (just based on info of the video...)💁‍♂️. Great episode & info!❤

[@PurelyWalking]

Yesss thats very correct, the rates are comparable in absolute terms but in proportion of the population, Santiago seems to be less safe

[@dominiicp]

Great content and thumbs up but a little too much music so I had to speed it up to 1.5 or 1.75. never been to Santiago but perhaps that's the place I need to start looking because I'm trying to move to the island

[@PurelyWalking]

Thanks!

[@dangercat9188]

My mom is from Santo Domingo but her pops (my grandpa) is from Santiago. Everytime I visit DR I go to his place because i just like it there more. It's more of a country side. You got the chickens and the grass and social interactions and good food and my Grandad has a donkey that he's had for over a decade and idk how lil bud is still alive lol. I'm half Puerto Rican too and my Puerto Rican side is all jibaro de los montes so I guess I'm a countryside gal eh? My mom hates the countryside lmfao. Ain't nothing wrong with organic milk and eggs.

[@PurelyWalking]

As I get older I enjoy the countryside more and more!!

[@truthhurts5980]

Your mom is from Santo Domingo and your dad from Santiago but you are half Puerto Rican? I am sooo confused lol!

[@dangercat9188]

@@truthhurts5980My mom's dad aka my grandpa is from Santiago. My dad is boricua.

[@Margie717]

Santiago 💯 hands down

[@yinetrodriguez6217]

Santiago 🇩🇴♥️🇩🇴🇺🇸🇩🇴💞😘

[@crjsim]

I stay with Santiago has the most beautiful girls!😝

[@PurelyWalking]

lolol thats what people say!

[@RobertWilliam-gg4bf]

Santo Domingo by far. SD is the financial district of the country. Best city for entrepreneurs and to investors. Most of the industries are located over there. Santo Domingo is more modern and there are more things to do as well.

[@RobertWilliam-gg4bf]

@Manny_4u Yeah you're right. Both cities shelter slum. Most of those slums in SD are populated by countryman of other provinces who got there looking for oportunities in 70s-80s decade. But it doensnt matter we all are dominican.

[@RobertWilliam-gg4bf]

@Manny_4u Hilarious? I said nothing that's not true. I visited Santiago 2 years ago and i liked what i saw but i choose my hometown Santo Domingo DN.

[@RobertWilliam-gg4bf]

@Manny_4u Obviouly! 42% of the vehicle fleet of the country is located in SD... Heavy traffic doenst make a city less attractive than other... Los Angeles, Miami, NYC, Bogota, Lima and all those big cities have heavy traffic. I hope Santiago doesnt become in a heavy traffic city. you know why? beacuse streets over there are very narrow. so remember in SD are been built subway L2C, L3 (soon), bus station, bike system...

[@RobertWilliam-gg4bf]

@Manny_4uThe most important thing is that DR is getting a great development.

[@cristobalnunez7098]

Both cities have their I don't know what I know what to fall in love with. God bless and make not only one or the other but the entire DR prosper, but I prefer Santiago, it is safer and it improves its goods and services every day.

[@Juancarlossantana2023]

I love Santo Domingo, but ive never stayed in Santiago only driven through a lot. On my next trip i will stay there a couple of nights to try it out. You should do Monte Cristi

[@PurelyWalking]

Yesssss Id love to do monte cristi very soon!

[@sherifuntastic]

I need to do both cities, so I will do 50% of my time in Santiago and the other in 50% in Santo Domingo.

[@dominicanista]

Muy buen trabajo; síguenos para más videos de drone de República Dominicana

[@patrickyates4966]

I have been Santiago I love it there

[@Fitothemaster]

La foto que se ve antes de entrar al video, empieza a darnos la respuesta!

[@luisomarDiaz-q5l]

Santo Domingo is the most modern and beautiful thing in the Dominican Republic

[@AlexaPiantini]

i like Santiago

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

Great video

[@PurelyWalking]

Thank youuuu

[@joantonio6331]

Santo domingo... Because it has the beach, Santiago is landlocked

[@raybueno1901]

well, I'm rooting for the city that is less than 1 million people and we produce 20% of the country's GDP. the cleanest city safest wow, so much to say

[@nemapara01]

Santiago is 🔥🔥

[@mariadejesus677]

Santiago 100%

[@spanishh2001]

Both places have pluses and minus's....lived in both....hands down Santiago .......if quality of life matters most .......

[@FS-yl1ds]

Yo prefiero any point of the country since I leave in Ny York just bring me to anywhere in my country I love it.

[@PurelyWalking]

You are welcome to come any time you want

[@mariadejesus677]

Santiago 100% my city

[@UPynyarLawka]

Thank purely walking so much ,from Myanmar.

[@PurelyWalking]

Wow Myanmar!! I would love to visit someday!!!

[@taino4281]

Less pollution in Santiago, more quality of life and better life expectancy in my opinion, plus it is not humid. Santo Domingo is nice, but for me personally is too chaotic for long term living.

[@PAPITOFLOW6969]

SANTIAGO ALL DAY

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Is Santiago (i.e. Los Alamos) a good starting place for a first time visitor to the DR compared to Puerto Plata or Santo Domingo (Piantini)? Is Santiago less prone to hurricanes? How's the climate compared to Puerto Plata or Santo Domingo??

[@MJ-hg1mk]

I'm hoping to Love Santiago this Nov. SDQ, (except for the Zona Colonial), is just TOO extra for me. Also, folks should understand; SDQ is on the water BUT its actual beachfront is either too dirty to even dream of getting in, or just not set up for people to enjoy. Bittom line, you gotta lil car ride to a decent beach fron both cities. I'll take Puerta Plata/Sosua beaches to Boca Chica everyday.

[@cristotv8720]

Thanks active from NJ USA, Dominican b.

[@miguel.ledesmaledesma1790]

I am an American 🇺🇸 born and raised,but of Dominican extraction. Culturally I identify most with my mother’s province of Puerto Plata, which identifies more with the Cibao region, which is where the city of Santiago is situated. That said,my dad was born and raised in the city of Santo Domingo,and which shares a different sub culture which my dad proudly embraced almost to a fault. That said,the advantage goes to Santo Domingo from a strictly structural and cosmopolitan standpoint to me and nothing more. That said nothing beats the the warmth,hospitality,and people of “EL CIBAO”. Unquote. And for Dominicans,this is saying a whole lot.

[@ronniepajas1872]

team santiago

[@PurelyWalking]

And Aguilas too Im guessing!

[@ronniepajas1872]

@@PurelyWalking aguilucha

[@chefpiritogomez3959]

Santiagooooo ❤❤❤❤

[@calencastell5694]

Santiago!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Why do some expats in the beach cities have a negative view of Santiago at least for foreigners? Are there neighborhoods in Santiago close to amenities and conveniences for people without cars, especially older retired expats?

[@taino4281]

Santiago❤

[@miguelvalera9468]

Congratulation .Nice well done video ...accurate facts ...but why the music .too Much Salsa,it feels like the video is about Cuba ...Our Main Music is Merengue And Bachata ...

[@PurelyWalking]

Thank you! I just happen to like all Latin music, and I had used merengue in previous videos😁😀

[@ellyrodriguez872]

Santiago is definitely more beautiful and did I mention we have good looking women ❤

[@PurelyWalking]

Definitely

[@suthpark1946]

Los amo a los 2 tanto santo domingo como santiago. ,, pero no cambio mi santo domingo por nada , nacida y criada aqui pero de decendencia santiaguera

[@ardysfernandez3689]

Team Santiago! 😂

[@PurelyWalking]

😎😎😎😎😎

[@envictoriaconjesus.7164]

Lo importante es que somos Dominicanos. No somos dos países, somos la República Dominicana.

[@VarietyVortex819]

Santo Domingo is much better than Santiago. Santo Domingo is the economic and commercial center of the Dominican Republic. More advanced and has everything because it is the capital. Santiago is a very expensive major province and contributes 20% to the economy while Santo Domingo contributes 32%. What they should do is connect Santiago to Santo Domingo to increase economic dynamism.

[@ssanson]

Team Capital Santo Domingo 🏖️

[@PurelyWalking]

you are a fan of Tigres del Licey then huh

[@TheDiggidythedon]

The homicide and vehicular accidents rates are far from comparable from DN and Santiago , for the simple fact of ratio and percentage , way less people live in Santiago , a little bit more then half of the amount that live in SD and they have more murders same as the car accidents they have way less cars and more accidents so the percentage is way higher in Santiago then in SD DN. So seems like Santiago way more dangerous. Love both cities though

[@PurelyWalking]

Yesss youre absolutely right! I actually regret not making that point when I was filming the voiceover, I thought about it too late

[@tomasgrullon]

weather is much better in Santiago , less humidity. cooler breeze

[@hubbardbrowniii4450]

Which city has fewer power outages and stronger internet connection?

[@PurelyWalking]

I would tend to answer Santo Domingo, just from anecdotal info, not proper statistic

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

Santo Domingo

[@bigzclipz5104]

I rather Santiago city and the province because of its low crime rate and strong middle class. Unlike SD the ppl in STI are much more friendly and hate high crime rate .

[@AngelLopez-ov4vh]

In the Republica Dominicana they don ‘t care abaut the Unemployement. 1986-1996.

[@AngelLopez-ov4vh]

in puerto rico, cuba , in rio de janeiro

[@rafm3068]

The Dominican Republic needs High Speed rail to connect Santo Domingo and Santiago.

[@PurelyWalking]

Yes that would be AWESOMEEEE

[@darlingjp07]

Team santo domingo industry the Money💰😀. (Santiago Is field🌳🙃)

[@PurelyWalking]

Definitely Santo domingo has more industry and commerce

[@darlingjp07]

La gente siempre comparan santo domingo y santiago. Sabiendo que la única metrópolis del país es la capital los demás son pueblos...🔥🇩🇴

[@armandolio3451]

Sin el campo la capital muere porque todo lo que se llevan a la boca llega del campo 😂 . Demostrar mas inteligencia por favor.

[@joelouis5118]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@03Man11]

You can get anywhere from Santo Domingo.

[@cesarzorrilla2416]

Hand down, Santo Domingo. Way more things to do.

[@JuanMercado-ts6pd]

Santo Domingo está bien, pero Santiago es otra cosa .Santiago para mi

[@starlinpena4943]

Santo Domingo my beautiful city of birth ❤❤❤

[@JE-im4im]

The driving I the capital is dangerous

[@PurelyWalking]

Yes it is, its only for brave people

[@RolandoPolanco-q1p]

Santo Domingo is a great Metropolis with a society with a more progressive and Liberal ideology. Santiago is a big city but more traditional and conservative, where you can feel the separation of social classes. I'm not saying that in Santo Domingo you can't see and feel it, but much less so since it is more a fusion of classes, races and even foreigners that mixes and the result is very interesting.

[@jesi295]

Santiago

[@jayizquierdo9534]

Team Santiago, always use the airport.

[@EduardGomez-vv9cz]

Un bonito campo

[@kimicastellanos1893]

Hace cuantos años que no visitas Santiago🤔 para nada un campo, la ciudad mas hermosa de RD. La ciudad❤❤

[@rubend254]

Siempre aparece el idiota que quiere llamarle campo a todo. Normalmente este tipo de gente son campesinos que llegan a la capital, pero le llaman campo a todo después que tienen 3 meses viviendo en la capital. Te lo dice un capitaleño que conoce bien a estos sujetos.

[@kimicastellanos1893]

SANTIAGO❤❤

[@rubend254]

Al final la calidad de vida se impone y en eso Santiago supera a Santo Domingo. Santiago con algo más de un millón de habitantes aporta un 20% del PIB del pais y Santo Domingo con casi 5 millones de habitantes aporta un 34% del PIB del pais, o sea, los habitantes de santiago son 4 veces mas productivos que los ciudadanos de Santo Domingo, si lo medimos en porcentaje. Proporcionalmente Santiago es un lugar mas rico que Santo Domingo y con un porcentaje mejor de clase media. Si Santiago hubiese sido una ciudad costera, fuera la capital del pais por mucho.

[@leonellewis5911]

Solo la zona colonial y el Malecon de Santo Domingo supera cualquier otra cosa que pueda haber en santiago, la historia y cultura de nuestra capital no la hay ni en otra capital de AL. De lejos y por mucho Santo Domingo de Guzman

[@armandolio3451]

Para vivir santiago es mucho mejor la temperatura más fresca, las calles super limpia la seguridad en el centro monitoreo 24 / 7 con cámaras inteligentes y todo un confort con restaurant, clínica de primera gimnasio en todos los lugares y para los que no tienen automóvil el medio de trasporte es excelente no hay necesidad de tomar ube .

[@JayDRGamer]

y quien esta hablando de cultura e historia? ademas averigua donde estaba ubicada la capital antes de la actual T_T

[@leonellewis5911]

@@JayDRGamer estaba? Bien lo dijiste, y aunque Santo Domingo deje de ser la capital Dominicana jamas habra una ciudad como ella donde empezó todo lo que hay en America, y repito solo la zona colonial y el malecón de Santo Domingo supera por millares cualquier cosa que tenga santiago, eso sin mencionar que en desarrolla y modernidad Santo Domingo esta a ańos de luz de santiago que solo debe competir con la vega y Puerto plata

[@allenderobles8639]

La gente de los países desarrollados buscan calidad de vida . Que lamentable Santo Domingo no la tiene . Tiene que ser una de las peores en calidad de vida de latam

[@JayDRGamer]

@@leonellewis5911 lo único que tienen pero dime donde se vive bien allá sin joder con tapones ni atracos ni dembow a todo volumen? Socio, la capital es el vertedero del país, no hay una ciudad o provincia que tenga más basura en las calles que esa o es mentira? 😂 quédense con su “zona colonial y malecón” a mi déjeme en mi cibao con mi gente linda humilde y mis ciudades LIMPIAS 😂

[@Aaron-ep9ne]

Is the weather the same?

[@PurelyWalking]

I found conflicting info on this topic, but overall it seems the temperature lows and highs are quite similar. I did find that there are more days of rain in Santo Domingo in a year.

[@radhameguzmaneapinal8541]

Por favor jamás, el clima de Santiago es mucho más templado, de diciembre y enero hasta febrero su temperatura son más frías que la de Santo Domingo, así que Santo Domingo siempre tendrá la misma temperatura que la de puerto rico.

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

No, but in Santiago the weather vary more, you can see more difference between seasons. Santo Domingo has a more stable water, hot the whole year. Also, santo domingo has a lot of people and not to many green areas, that's make it hotter (most of the time, Santiago can be hotter during summer), Santiago has more green areas and has mountains, forest, and more green areas.

[@Andrew-hk4dh]

Also the temperature during the day and during the night vary much more in Santiago.

[@YeuriEspinal-r4u]

❤

[@PurelyWalking]

❤️

[@drexelharris2454]

Santo Domingo

[@bergesfrank001]

There's no comparison, Santiago Landlocked city. Keep working hard then we talk, period !🤣

[@luisomarDiaz-q5l]

Santo Domingo is more modern, the capital is more beautiful, we have the malecon and the beach