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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Fisherman's Catch and Laguna Gri-Gri Dawn

from Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña · host Carlos Peña

Carlos spends his fifth day in Río San Juan immersed in the town's working heart. He watches the tuna auction at the port, helps fillet a fresh catch, and learns how the sea feeds the town. He also gets the latest on the Playa Grande airport development and reflects on what it means for this quiet corner of the coast. ☕ 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 22 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Boca de la Laguna, Escuela Libre, Mercado Municipal, El Mangle Restaurante, Centro Histórico, Cabo Francés Viejo, Playa Grande, BanReservas. Covered: Fisherman life and fish market, Local food and costs, Río San Juan town rhythm, Residency/banking steps, Airport development, Lagoon and coast. Chapters:00:00 Boca de la Laguna01:58 Escuela Libre02:53 Playa Grande04:51 Centro Histórico05:48 Mercado Municipal07:10 Cabo Francés Viejo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #NorthCoast #LagunaGriGri #FishingTown #CaribbeanLife #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #DRTravel #PuntaCanaToSantoDomingo #LocalExperience #FishMarket #MovingAbroad #CaribbeanCoast #PlayaGrande #DRResidency #CriolloCooking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

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