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basic - clean, tile-floored and with private bathroom - but show their age. All but two
have at least partial ocean views, and wide balconies on each of the three floors provide
plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beauty.
B&B
$$
Villa le Cap
( 809-669-2324, 809-855-5733;
villalecap-rsj@hotmail.com
;
Calle 27 de Febrero 1; r incl breakfast from
US$80; )
Overlooking the western end of the town's beach, this contemporary
French-owned villa is a stylish refuge especially good for families and small groups. The
whitewashed home has a half-dozen rooms, an airy lounge and living room area and small
roof deck with lounge chairs.
Eating & Drinking
DOMINICAN
$
La Casona
(
hr vary)
This friendly restaurant serves
809-589-2597; Calle Duarte 6; mains RD$200;
extra-good empanadas.
La Orquidea
(Calle FR Sánchez; mains RD$300-550;
FRENCH, DOMINICAN
$$
7am-11pm)
Directly in front of the lagoon, this serves
standard French/Dominican fare.
Estrella Bar & Restaurant
(Calle Duarte; mains RD$300-600; 6am-11pm; )
A few blocks up from the lagoon, Estrella
complement the standard French/ Dominican menu with especially good seafood specials.
DOMINICAN, FRENCH
$$
Cheo's Café
(Calle Billini 6; mains RD$250;
DOMINICAN
$$
hr vary)
Informal Cheo's does familiar beef, chicken and
pasta dishes.
Information
9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat)
Just off the
Banco Progreso
(
809-589-2393; Calle Duarte 38;
main coastal highway.
Politur
(tourist police; 809-754-3241)
Located on the highway, 300m west of Calle Duarte.
Tourist Office
(cnr Calles FR Sánchez & Lorenzo Adames)
You may find a few maps and bro-
chures on hand.
