Dominican Republic NOBODY Talks About!

[@lalcantara18]

Beside the capital DR countryside is stunning beautiful also the energy and freedom is it what love everytime i go there .. Cibao 👌

[@dankerchum]

I still haven't explored about 80% of the country, but what I've seen so far has been incredible. Cibao is on the list for one of the future videos for sure.

[@DALEREPLAYc]

I've moved to DR three years ago and I love it

[@dankerchum]

That's awesome, it's very hard not to love 🇩🇴

[@Elspidy_1]

Are u black

[@luisabramson4957]

You feel sooo free here in the DR, it's not even funny; the real definition of liberty and freedom of speech, I kid you not. ❤

[@dankerchum]

I couldn't agree more, thanks for watching!

[@babymangolearning]

My dad knew this decades ago but until an American says it no one would believe it.

[@mariajackson2570]

Cierto! When it’s time to leave my heart literally hurts

[@julissapolanco3607]

Thank you for highlighting the Island the way you do!! 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴❤️❤️❤️

[@mariajackson2570]

I loooove Santo Domingo! I plan on making it my home soon ♥️ Great video

[@dankerchum]

That's awesome, thanks!

[@JuanBernardoContrerasCastillo]

Welcome to the dominican Repúblic, we waiting with open arma.

[@kathyyoung6847]

Been living there for two years this past May!

[@Elspidy_1]

We don’t want u here

[@rafaelceara1]

It's interesting that you only have 3 videos, and i got this one randomly about the DR. Good job advertising the country! 😊

[@dankerchum]

Thanks, I appreciate it! The 4th one will be live on Monday.

[@Hector_Protector]

Rafael, you and your friend Eugenio Duarte wanna go back?!😁

[@rafaelceara1]

@brianrosado dimelo Brian! We are here and there. I go 3 times a year to DR 😀 looking forward to moving back as soon as my kids are done with school! 😉

[@Hector_Protector]

@@rafaelceara1 Quizás yo también vuelva algun día :D

[@rafaelceara1]

@@Hector_Protector con un buen ingreso tu vives alla como un principe! Obviamente, lejos de las ciudades grandes!!

[@Jess3965]

Your spanish pronunciation is spot on 🫡🙌. Thanks for the love bestowed on my Quisquella la bella. I'm glad you are enjoying your stay. Love your content.

[@belhernan5137]

QuisqueYa, con "Y" 🤭

[@fpgroups]

Other areas for middle class to upper middle class are Los Prados, El Casique, El Millon, La Meda; all within a 20 minute drive to the center of the city (well, depending on time of day). I love La Zona Colonial, it has so much potential, great restaurants, shopping, cool breeze all day long. All that being said, at my old age I prefer Punta Cana and the "vida de campo" one can enjoy in DR.

[@jbevolve2024]

I live in Piantini and I love it. Also I used to live in Evaristo Morales and enjoyed it as well.

[@dankerchum]

Nice! Piantini is my favorite part of town. Super lively and convenient.

[@stevegreene94]

What do you think about Evaristo Morales? I started investing there. Piantini if of course great but it’s already super developed with no land left to build on. Also see more price appreciation per square meter in Evaristo Morales compared to Naco, Seralles etc

[@dankerchum]

@@stevegreene94 my personal take is that Evaristo Morales likely gets you a higher ROI, but is a bit riskier. If I'm choosing where to live, I choose Piantini. If I'm choosing where to invest to maximize the upside, then probably Evaristo Morales. But something can be said about investing in a place where you'd like to live. For some people that's a totally different neighborhood.

[@stevegreene94]

@@dankerchum that’s a good and valid point. That’s the main reason why I wanted to invest in Evaristo. I ended up calculating high cap rates for myself personally in Evaristo when compared to Piantini, Mirador Sur, Naco etc.

[@nathanaelito]

Mira,👀 si me preguntas🧏‍♂️ parece un lugar para los super Rico que nadie ha oído 🤨

[@cryptogoatman]

Great video! Thanks for showcasing a hidden gem in the Caribbean 💪🏼🇩🇴

[@henrysantos121]

Your video always is another level, very well done ✅

[@oddlysatisfyingeveryday]

The Dominican Republic is a beautiful paradise and a great place to live, I saw a gorgeous photography coffee table book celebrating this beautiful country on Amazon and is an amazing place!

[@satiro]

I’m lawyer in the states my family lives in Naco . I live close to the Hamptons in New York. I’m not your typical immigrant and I have to say quality of life in this part of the states in some aspects is lower here that in the Dominican Republic . This is why I’ve kept my house in naco

[@おいmizuno]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 get a life and them come back! Drugs are killing you

[@JuanBernardoContrerasCastillo]

​@@おいmizunohe say the true

[@おいmizuno]

@@JuanBernardoContrerasCastillo say hi to Alice in Wonderland! Hugs and kisses!

[@mrcreativo8888]

Im a dominican here on the Dr, glad to be on a good country when it comes to a good enviroment

[@Jowel2389]

Great video, thanks for sharing the good neighborhood of SD. I’m from Jarabacoa, living in NY and planing to move to DR soon.

[@gostevenrd3421]

Santo Domingo incredible as always. Now i'm waiting for the video of Santiago.

[@marielaroa963]

Thank you @dankerchum for showing our Great side, we are so much more than all inclusive hotels and beautiful beaches!

[@dankerchum]

I definitely agree 🇩🇴 thank you for watching and commenting!

[@007Dcastillo]

Don’t sleep on Santiago we are currently building malls, towers, trains and cable cars.

[@dankerchum]

100% - Santiago will be the focus of one of the next videos.

[@youcancallmejarvis2784]

That's cool I don't know about Santiago making trains and cable cars

[@007Dcastillo]

@@youcancallmejarvis2784 yes, there are cranes 🏗️ all over the city

[@Elvaskez65]

@@youcancallmejarvis2784yup.. and that’s just the first step we will continue and connect with the capital. That will increase the value economy and create lots of jobs. I like to called 2nd world country at this point 👌🇩🇴

[@youcancallmejarvis2784]

@@Elvaskez65 awesome, I agree la ciudad corazón is going to be even more amazing

[@Manny4u01]

Great video thanks for sharing, Shout-out from Santiago 🙏

[@dankerchum]

Thanks for watching!

[@Prince_BNice]

I'll be in Santo Domingo next week. First time in Santo Domingo

[@ricolaw1033]

You'll love it. My home away from home

[@Prince_BNice]

@ricolaw1033 Any suggestions on neighborhoods to stay in? I'm not a club guy, and I drank very little. I also enjoy walking, so a neighborhood that pretty much has all in walking distance. Thank you kindly

[@dankerchum]

@@Prince_BNice nice, you'll love it! You can check out the 1st clip on my channel, I talk about different neighborhoods. Even if you're not a club guy, I'd still recommend Piantini due it being the most walkable with everything nearby and also the highest level of safety.

[@ricolaw1033]

@@Prince_BNice  Zona Colonial, Bella Vista and Piantini. Anywhere in the National District

[@Prince_BNice]

@@dankerchum Awesome!!! Thank you very much

[@royce0023]

The DR specifically the capital it’s just amazing have everything and more than USA and it’s cheaper, Santiago, punta Cana, monte cristi are beautiful too

[@dankerchum]

Yep and it's also developing very quickly! Thanks for watching!

[@palimo3653]

I always stay there when I’m in Santo Domingo but I prefer the laid back vibe of the north coast and less traffic.

[@mannyveloz-i3p]

I lived in sto dgo for a while, in Bella Vista, but I gave that up due to the insane traffic. Moved to Romana and it’s been the right move for me. I do worry about the mess right next door in Haiti. I’d like to see that get better or the DR build a real wall, but outside of that my wife and I live worry free here

[@dankerchum]

Ah, yeah that's a good point. The traffic in SD is sometimes almost as bad as LA traffic.

[@starinmartinez7974]

It’s a shame our own government is following an agenda against the country, we’re assuming the Haitians misery and violence everywhere.

[@alexanderbutenko1480]

I did the same. I prefer now to visit santo domingo for a weekend. This way I get almost no traffic and a whole city is open for me :)

[@randyhernandez5469]

Can you do this for Santiago too. I was born in the US. But I’m Domincan

[@dankerchum]

That's a great idea. I'll check out Santiago and post that as well.

[@ParteraQuisqueyana]

Yes, please! I’m from Santiago and I find those areas nicer there; quieter and more houses than buildings. Make sure to cover Cerros De Gurabo, showing the beautiful mansions there.

[@mram00024]

​@@ParteraQuisqueyanaSantiago has had immense growth in the past 5 years. Cerros de Gurabo is no longer the it place to live. I suggest you look at La trinitaria, Quinta de pontezuela, los samanes and las carmelitas. Las esmeraldas has a lot of development and is right in the middle of everything.

[@ParteraQuisqueyana]

@@mram00024 Oh yes, I know this, but I still think the mansions at Cerros de Gurabo are like no other.

[@MonicaGama-k2b]

It's pretty 😍🫶

[@thedelacruz]

It's official, Dan amd I have to hang out next time I come down. My new favorite channel.

[@dankerchum]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that!

[@mmafan3]

Piatini reminds me a lot of Chevy Chase, Ballston Clarendon and Bethesda for those of you familiar with the DC area.. What's crazy is that the U.S. labels places like the DR as "3rd world" but won't address it's own out of control homeless population that's visible in so many urban and rural areas.

[@allenderobles8639]

The flights from Miami to Santiago and puerto plata in the north of Dominican Republic is only 1:30 minutes

[@dankerchum]

True, slightly quicker flights to the US, but each airport has some unique advantages. I also like SDQ but Punta Cana Airport has way more flights to the EU, but all of these offer easily accessible flights to other countries.

[@comparon2]

Love the DR! Thanks for this video.🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@quinnbella-2023]

You should do a video about Jarabacoa and Constanza the most beautiful towns with the best weather in the entire island.

[@_xcelpro]

Came from IG! Thanks for the awesome content

[@thedelacruz]

Same...10 mins ago.

[@dankerchum]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@JohD-t7n]

Hola,desde jarabacoa muy lindo el video de santo domingo,la capital dominicana y como sigue creciendo ❤

[@dankerchum]

Gracias por ver!

[@ruthsuarez7877]

Love my country I’m series 56 San Francisco de Macorís cibao ❤❤

[@dankerchum]

🇩🇴 is amazing, thank you for the comment!

[@ruthsuarez7877]

Welcome

[@j.eddygonzalez4513]

Thank you very much for reacting to my beloved half island: Dominican Republic! We are no longer a "third world" country: "we are a middle class economy" with aspirations to be part of the "first world" in the future.There are crimes everywhere... here in the USA or Europe. But compared to the rest of Latin America, we are one of the safest, quietest, cheapest and most prosperous. Thank you, again, for showing the world our goodness and achievements!

[@おいmizuno]

A middle what? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hildeguivas9652]

Middel class? With a minimun wage below 300 dollars per month.

[@ElGatitoNegroDeKiki]

Amigo por favor... Ni siquiera son zonas "invisibles" del país. Las zonas céntricas son las que más se promueven para asegurar el turismo😂😂. El 90% de la población no vivimos ni viviremos ahí nunca. Podría hacerte 100 comentarios hablándote de toda la precariedad que hay en el país o de los lugares lejos del centro, abandonados por Dios y el estado. Ni siquiera es un buen país para ser clase media... no hay movilidad social real. Las personas clase media que conozco son excepciones dentro de las excepciones, que pagan muchos impuestos al gobierno y aparte de eso, deben recurrir a servicios privados... Más del 90% de la población vive en hacinamiento y pobreza, suena dramático, pero la pobreza real no es dramática porque está normalizada. Simplemente la gente sobrevive así, disfrutan su día a día con música, seres queridos y cultura... Pero, ¿En serio van a promover esas zonas privilegiadas en donde no vive todo el mundo? Me parece enfermizo y clasista.

[@VictorManuelCasado]

400 dollar 💵 ​@@hildeguivas9652

[@raycuevas7577]

Very good video 🇩🇴

[@dankerchum]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@Naylastarsubheart]

Dominican proudtly ❤❤❤

[@Jessica-xm2be]

These places you spoke about are considered the equivalent of downtown Manhattan and midtown Manhattan not much different..every time I am in Piantini, Evaristo, Millon or Anacaona I feel the same vibes...

[@dankerchum]

I agree, not only do the streets and buildings have that top-notch atmosphere but the energy is incredible as well.

[@MrReynoso562]

Manhattan??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 or Miami ???

[@Jessica-xm2be]

@@dankerchumt Its about time, these places get the recognition they deserve. 🤩😋

[@wisergal2002]

Thank you for showing, as some people have no clue what the Dominican Republic is really about. Our country has nothing to envy others about, as we have it all. It's like everything else nothing is perfect but La Republica Dominicana Lo Tiene Todo!!!! It's just a matter of what you want & like. Many blessings to you.

[@kaikanekane346]

Santiago also has great neighborhoods similar to Santo Domingo! La Romana too and Constanza

[@dankerchum]

100% - Santiago videos are coming soon.

[@Char3y]

you nailed it with the Los Cacicazgos recommendation, one of the best areas to live here.

[@alexanderbutenko1480]

Los Cacicazgos is indeed a perfect option to live in the capital. I fell in love with it 15 years ago and it is still my favorite.

[@Char3y]

@@alexanderbutenko1480 taste 😊

[@melodaripper]

Definitely agree Santo Domingo is booming, but I would prefer Santiago Personally, I think it’s a bit more luxurious.. but if I was to move to DR you’ll find me on 15 acres south in bani

[@alexanderbutenko1480]

Santiago is a great place with great people, but in summer its one of the hottest in the island. As well the good is that it close to the jarabacoa. If you move to santiago you want to get a second house in jarabacoa for summer :)

[@kapillantigua1504]

I came from IG. Excellent video.

[@dankerchum]

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@andyj3061]

Imagine. I grew up in the USA. It's been years since I visited DR., all this is new and amazing to me. No, I am not moving to DR, but great video.

[@ZonaCero-lo4il]

En todos los países del mundo hay lados buenos y lados malos.

[@andyj3061]

Claro que sí.

[@dankerchum]

Thank you!

[@Republica_Dominicana_playlists]

That what you saw has happened the last 20 years, we are changing very fast, DR is the most fast growing in Latin America, 5% per year. I apologize my English.

[@andyj3061]

@@Republica_Dominicana_playlists Thank you. No need for apology. I'm planning to visit DR soon.

[@NarcisoLantigua]

This is great, but the video shots are all of Santo Domingo, Romana and Punta Cana. Plus, not all the areas. Why no shots of Puntacana Village? Cap Cana? Vista Cana? Playa Nueva Romana? Juan Dolio? Metro Country Club? Santo Domingo Nautiical Club? That is just in the east. Santo Domingo itself has many more areas you could has included shots of. Isabel Villas, Vista del Oeste, Alameda, Ciudad Modelo Mirador Norte, Altos de Arroyo Hondo Ii, Viejo Arroyo Hondo are only a few additional ones I could think of. What really bothers me is that nowhere in the Cibao is included. You’re going to have to make one only of the Cibao region, my friend. You can’t leave out many areas of Santiago such as La Trinitaria, Quintas de Pontezuela, Los Samanes, Villa María, Cerros de Gurabo and more in that city alone. Then there are more places in Jarabacoa, La Vega, San Francisco de Macorís, Puerto Plata, Sea Horse Ranch, Bonao and many more. Though less, there are many nice places also in the South. Check out the southern half of Baní, Palmar de Ocoa, Puntarena… Nice concept but very limited with what you show of this side of the Dominican Republic.

[@allenderobles8639]

The flights from New York to Santiago and Puerto plata is around 3:20 minutes 👌

[@bryang7823]

DR has everything also cold town like Constanza other cities like Santiago with Monorriel , San Francisco , La Romana , Puerto Plata , Juan Dolio little city of san pedron de macoris. Plus Down town Punta Cana a lot more

[@Republica_Dominicana_playlists]

Santo Domingo is HUGE you'll find all types of neighborhoods

[@josemade9068]

Nice video. Have you been to punta cana village? The residential part is a gates community but it’s a nice upscale community with about 70% Dominicans from other towns who have moved there or came back from the US and the rest expats from all around the world. Great for families.

[@dankerchum]

Yes, I'm planning an entire series about Punta Cana Village, not just a single video. Probably the best place to live in the country, though everyone has different tastes. I'm moving there in a few months. Thanks for commenting!

[@josemade9068]

It’s amazing. Great community feel. It’s on the pricier end compared to other places but if you can afford it, it’s a great place to live.

[@godfirst6629]

@@dankerchum how much do you think is needed to live in Punta Cana per month?

[@frank0720i]

Beautiful Bought my apt 5 years ago in Santiago Love the city can't wait to enjoy it spending more time down in the DR

[@lennyrosario5403]

Thank you so much, this video helps my country

[@greyfox3931]

Amazing video 🇩🇴 Klk mi gente!

[@jaimehaiti9479]

Gone are the days where a quality life was only possible in Europe or America. DR, like other developing countries are catching up very fast. Today, you can achieve a very high quality lifestyle in DR for less than 50% less of the cost in New York and without the ongoing security issues.

[@RayN49208]

😂😂😂 lier

[@jaimehaiti9479]

@@RayN49208 You know it's true, if you're being objective. Crime and inflation are major problems in the US today.

[@feliciagonzalez9144]

I'm from Puerto plata and i love my hometown.

[@NorthKoreanComedian]

Bro who ever said the DR has no running water, where did u get that from 🤣

[@dankerchum]

Haha never underestimate people's ignorance. People told me everything from no electricity, to third world poverty, to no buildings. I don't recommend you do this, but if you want to get frustrated you can check out the IG reel tied to this video, and then read the comments. It's pretty hectic and there are people who haven't been to the country in 20 years claiming all sorts of things. It's @flying.cmo

[@yenfatule15]

Those people can stay away.

[@del-see-oh]

I can’t wait to move to my ancestral homeland. I’m working hard everyday to accomplish this. I’m visiting in August and will be looking at properties in Las Terrenas.

[@Libertino]

I live in the US but I have a place in Evaristo Morales... Thinking of moving back to the DR for some time now

[@dankerchum]

That's awesome, thank you for watching! Evaristo Morales is growing very quickly.

[@72i11i0NnaiRE]

Dude keep these coming. Just found you on IG

[@dankerchum]

Thanks! Next clip drops on Monday 5/20.

[@thepassportlife]

I agree. New sub.

[@OscarAlejandroMartinezVittini]

Great content!

[@andyyt9685]

Como dominicano te puedo asegurar que si quieres una vida relajada pero a la vez en una ciudad grande la mejor opción es Santiago

[@robertfermin5145]

Very good I like you already ,that is the life I like to leave I am so hard to make my dreams come through thank you to be so positive 🎉

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

I prefer to live in the country side of dominican republic

[@frixto]

you should take a look at Santiago as well. quieter, cheaper, and has pretty much all the amenities

[@dankerchum]

Yep, Santiago video is on the list as well. Thanks!

[@DGP888]

Excelente video 👏🏻 🇩🇴. Espero el Lunes para el próximo

[@dankerchum]

Muchas gracias!

[@sosamargiela]

He’s rite I go there every month I’m moving to Santo Domingo soon it’s nice and there’s definitely wealth in the Capitol for sure lol nice people good food piantini is my spot

[@kathyyoung6847]

Awesome video!

[@MIKEDOMO]

Nice video, sometimes I went to Sabto Domingo but the traffic is awful, I rather Santiago or Punta Cana, sorry.

[@maribelogando3407]

👏👏 That is our DR 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴my country , we tried to preserve and defend from our neighbors we are like day and night . Thanks for letting the world know 🙏🏻By the way we are not longer third world country 😊

[@dankerchum]

Thanks for the comment! I know DR isn't third world, I put it in quotes as too many people online refer to it as third world so I'm making fun of them as it's a ridiculous statement.

[@maribelogando3407]

@@dankerchum 😂👍

[@yaquelineusebiodepena6726]

Hermoso video ❤🇩🇴

[@rafaelortiz6518]

Muy hermoso video

[@denisefiorita4581]

😘 Hermosa nuestra isla 😍😍

[@jonathanjmentor]

Moved here with my daughter and haven’t felt as good since my teens.

[@dankerchum]

Everybody I know that moved here says the same thing. It's not just the lifestyle itself - everything is better.

[@jonathanjmentor]

@@dankerchum exactly. Its a flex.

[@ramonrolando1147]

Thank you for that video,

[@eriotero8397]

Great video!

[@dankerchum]

Thanks!

[@おいmizuno]

Why don't you live in Capotillo? Cristo Rey? Etc etc? Tell me!!

[@IvanLopez05]

Not even the people from Capotillo wants to live there.

[@Leonardo-v6i4x]

Super, 👌

[@alxisl]

Santiago is also turning into this we love it

[@franklinmercado1545]

I love the Dominican Republic is beautiful ❤️ and relaxing 😎

[@bladimirestrella6836]

Thanks Dan❤!

[@marelyspopoter662]

Great video Dan. I have experienced most of the neighborhoods you mention in your video, and nothing compares to the country's great quality of life. Healthy foods, vibrant social life, great weather, sandy beaches, and kind people. Dominicans who have not been to the country in over 10 years are not fully aware of how far the country has come. I am gals they can see it in this video.

[@L_k_24]

Great video. 👍

[@dankerchum]

Thank you!

[@luisabramson4957]

Hi, there; great video, but next time make sure to include our metro system (subway) and cable cars; our stunning malls, bridges and tunnels, and, don't forget our malecón (oceanfront boulevard), one of the most beautiful and iconic in the world, just to name a few. Where in a third world country can you find all these ultra modern and convenient features? 3rd world country? ...Check again, busters 😅

[@dankerchum]

100% true, thanks for the content ideas.

[@iamvictorcadete]

2:28 eso no es en República Dominicana 😨

[@Joel21-i4l]

Porque ? Sabes donde es?

[@Bartolo.Gonzalez]

Now you must make another video about the sectors where the upper class lives in the City of Santiago, which are divided into 2: Those who live in the towers in La Trinitaria and those who live in houses in Cerros de Gurabo.

[@dankerchum]

Yeah the video about the best parts of Santiago is on the list.

[@TheTruthseeker707]

Great video.

[@lahoyatv5389]

Moving back to my homeland next year, but I will be in the countryside 🏡

[@copitolapara5134]

Only a small number of Dominicans can realize those luxuries and live in those places without trying so hard. The other Dominicans (low-income) have to save and work too hard to go to such exotic places. at least once every year or once every two years. and there are others who can't even go to those places, like me. anyway i love dominican republic and my country is beautifull everywhere. As long as I can shower in the rain, I don't need these luxuries.

[@dankerchum]

True, the luxuries are enjoyed by the wealthy few in all countries, but DR has a quickly expanding middle class with more people becoming high earners each year. This isn't the case for most countries. I listed stats in a follow-up IG reel, the entire country is growing and I'm confident it has a bright future.

[@xencor4720]

I agree, but that is the case everywhere else also. most of us don't have access to wherever the rich hang out. Most Latinos in NYC are not living in Park ave or in Billionaires' Row, etc. The side of my family that worked hard, went to college, live is those places he mentioned. The ones that only worked hard, live in a barrio . Same where ever you go in the world.

[@francesvalois3457]

Are you kidding!? That is reality in every country. Not everybody have access to luxury. I agreed with you at the end. I love showers under the rain!!

[@xencor4720]

@@francesvalois3457 I have no idea what you are trying to say, sorry. There are classes in society and DR is no xception. But, There is social mobility, and that is what is important, not that the poor can't hang out where the rich do; that's absurd.

[@francesvalois3457]

@@xencor4720 Once they move up in society level, its ok but not before.

[@e.2539]

Thank you for that video. It’s very sad to know that our government and the UN want us to become another Haiti.

[@lizakennedy4038]

Two more years to Retirement~ And we already started construction in BELLAVISTA🙏🏼 THESE TWO YEARS ARE FEELING LIKE AN ETERNITY. 😬

[@cristhianrodriguezacosta8838]

I think Santiago is equal or better for a luxury-living

[@guillermoperezgerman]

Yes. What almost nobody who comes here as a tourist gets, is that TOURISM HOTSPOTS WERE DEVELOPED IN POOR AREAS to help those communities who used to live from sugar cane plantation and agriculture. The surrounding communities of beach resorts and such are definitely 3rd world. Yet Santo Domingo is a city of almost 4 million people. Sure there’s bad areas even slums on the outskirts, but this is a major business and culture center and the buggest economy in central america and xaribbean. Very diversified. Also Santiago is a major city. People get surprised when they ser we have a metro system… out own highly developed financial, retail and manufacturing sectors… yes, upscale living is a thing here fir MILLIONS of people.

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Exactly

[@Eliezeraugust0]

You're video 100% accurate

[@rolandoaponte9062]

These are pockets of wealth, product of rapid growth whose benefits are concentrated in very few people. The other side, which is the much bigger side is poor and burdened by inflation, poor wages, bad services, crime and corruption.

[@IvanLopez05]

That happens in every country, at different levels, but it happens. This is not exclusive of the D.R.

[@rolandoaponte9062]

@@IvanLopez05 Absolutely right, but the gap between the rich and the poor has grown faster than any other country in the world. This a statistical fact.

[@McDidi58]

You're completely right... those happy few ( 10% ?) don't represent the country. this would be as representing Casa de Campo representitive for the DR... DR where unfortunatly still 70% is to be concidered as poor... this is without any doubt still third world... by the way I do live in the DR !

[@alemdevp2048]

I completely agree and I am Dominican.

[@IvanLopez05]

@@McDidi58 Thats false, where are you getting those numbers? Try real numbers and sources next time. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) states that about 30% of Dominicans still live in poverty. In 2021, 2.3% of the population was multidimensionally poor, and 4.8% was vulnerable to multidimensional poverty. That’s far from 70%, and being middle class or rich Dominican doesn’t make you less Dominican.

[@erickson135]

Many people still believe that in the Dominican Republic people are transported on horses, that there are no electricity, telephones, etc. However, Santo Domingo is the most advanced city in Latin America, including the Caribbean. We have subway, cable car, public transportation, luxury shopping malls, luxury cinemas, luxury buildings, you will see all the latest model cars on the streets, international clothing brands, beaches. The only thing that santo domingo should change is the politics, otherwise it would be a second Japan in the world. Greetings from Canada, I am Dominican.

[@joseramirez-ss6uz]

thank you

[@elizabetgonzalez1392]

Love it😍😍😍😍

[@superralphii]

Piantini is my fav area

[@gabedaxe477]

There’s not other side is what u just mentioned

[@Lisandro.Lantigua]

Having lived in over 4 us states, south korea and Dom Rep, there isnt a city in dom rep that surpasses united states quality of life. Dom rep has about 3-5 trillion dollar investment before it can be considered against united states quality of life. Wasn’t it a few months ago that SD was under water, specifically the areas you mentioned, half million dollar cars , apartment tower basements submerged under water. SD needs LA River ( CA) style investment to curb those floods, and redo of the electric grid so a cable doesnt fall with the lightest winds. That among dozens of other things, high speed rail system, expansion of roads, better law enforcement, education from K-12 and specially university. Not to mention sales tax of 18-60% is mind blowing.

[@carlosblk]

Have You see what happend to Dubai with the rain? Thanks for your help

[@Lisandro.Lantigua]

@@carlosblk been to dubai, qatar, jordan they get very little rain on a yearly basis, they invested in rain technology to increase their rain fall. While they were not equipped with the canals for the volum of water that dropped in less than 12 hours ( 250mm of rain & record for past 75 years) what is good about their government is that they correct issues swiftly. In comparison, dominican republic rains year round, sometimes more when not in hurricane season yet no correction of any problems by any one. That is fact amigo.

[@belkislorenzo9578]

You are comparing Rich Countries with a country that is now growing economically. Remember Rome wasn’t built in a weekend, just saying 😊

[@Lisandro.Lantigua]

@@belkislorenzo9578 yet the original post says… its better than most or some places in the united states 🤦🏽‍♂️so my comment was in response to that. Not sure if you watched the video at all.

[@belkislorenzo9578]

@@Lisandro.Lantigua have you even traveled within the United States? I love car trips and when we travel through the US I see some states and towns that look worse off than third world countries. Quality of life in many places here in the US is far worse off than in DR. Many Dominicans don’t need to come here because they’re well off.

[@recky26]

La gentrificación va a acabar con los locales

[@geogmz8277]

😂 what gentrification? Most Dominicans own! Don't rent and there's no property taxes. So how are you pushing them out?

[@dankerchum]

I see too many people using terms without knowing what they mean. You cannot “gentrify” Piantini, Los Cacicazgos or similar areas. Gentrification means changing the character of poor areas with wealthy residents moving in. But these areas were already wealthy, it’s just that there are more high-income Dominicans each year that prefer to live there. If you think Los Cacicazgos or Piantini are some kind of expat enclaves, you haven’t been to DN in a while. It’s mostly successful Dominicans that live here, but for some reason there is a significant portion of Dominicans abroad that are writing factually incorrect statements like this.

[@recky26]

Para nada que venga todo el que quiera. Enjoy. No hate.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Cool