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east-west drag. This intersection is the commercial center of town. The marina is 1km
west of there and Parque Nacional La Isabela beyond that.
Sleeping & Eating
Estancia Principe Aparthotel
( 809-298-5491;
www.estanciaprincipe.com
; Calle Principal 4; apt RD$1200; )
Located at the
southern entrance to town, this utilitarian brick building is probably the most comfortable
and secure accommodation in Luperón. The apartments, which include fully stocked kit-
chens and living rooms with wicker furniture, are certainly more space than the average
overnighter needs. Cable TV and aircon work according to the town's power supply.
APARTMENT
$$
Letty's
(Calle Duarte; mains RD$275)
Open-air concrete pavilion (no fans). Standard fare.
DOMINICAN, INTERNATIONAL
$$
Restaurant de la France
(Calle Duarte; mains RD$275)
Standard menu served in fanless, open-air concrete pavilion.
DOMINICAN, INTERNATIONAL
$$
Information
Luperon's sole ATM, a Banreservas on Calle Duarte across the street from Politur, is no-
torious for being frequently out of cash or not functioning.
Thornless Path
(
www.thornlesspath.com
)
is Caribbean cruiser and Luperón resident Bruce Van Sant's website
tribute to the town.
Getting There & Away
Guaguas
to Imbert (RD$50, 30 minutes, every 15 minutes 5am to 6:30pm) leave from a
stop on Calle Duarte at 16 de Agosto, four blocks south of Calle 27 de Febrero. From Im-
bert you can pick up
guaguas
headed south to Santiago or north to Puerto Plata.
A taxi from Puerto Plata should cost around RD$3800. From Luperón to Punta Rusia
costs around RD$2000.
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