The Border Market Beckons in Monte Cristi

Carlos spends a stormy day in Monte Cristi, wrestling with power cuts, planning the Dajabón border market trip, and learning the hard truths about drought and the local economy. Plus goat prices, salt history, and the cost of a quiet life on the DR's wild frontier. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Cafetería Fedora, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Parroquia de San Fernando, Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, La Casita de Yeya, Muelle de Montecristi, Luxury Chic Hotel. Covered: Dajabon border market planning, Monte Cristi daily life and blackouts, Salt flats history and economy, Local food and prices, Coastal walking and pier scene, Weather and storm impacts. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport01:38 Parque Duarte02:57 Centro de Interpretación de la Sal04:20 La Casita de Yeya05:20 Muelle de Montecristi06:37 Luxury Chic Hotel08:19 Quiet room with wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MonteCristi #DominicanRepublic #ElMorro #Salinas #Dajabon #BorderMarket #NorthCoastDR #TravelDR #OffTheBeatenPath #ChivoLiniero #CaribbeanTravel #OsvaldoVirgilAirport #DRDrought #CayosSieteHermanos #FrontierTown #DominicanFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/