EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Market's Morning Song in Río San Juan
from Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña · host Carlos Peña
Carlos spends his fourth day in Río San Juan at the Mercado Municipal, learning to cook sancocho with a local family, watching the town's daily rhythm, and reflecting on the cost of living and the coming changes. A warm, practical episode about food, community, and the real price of a day here. ☕ 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 21 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Mercado Municipal de Río San Juan, El Patio de Andy, Catalina Tropical Lodge, El Mangle Restaurante, Playa Caletón, Malecón de Río San Juan. Covered: Local market and food, Cost of living, Airport development, Music and dance, Community and hospitality, Practical travel tips. Chapters:00:00 El Patio de Andy01:37 Kitchen interior04:03 Catalina Tropical Lodge06:09 El Mangle Restaurante07:39 Seaside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RíoSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #DominicanFood #Sancocho #MercadoMunicipal #NorthCoastDR #TravelDominicanRepublic #CostOfLivingDR #Bachata #Merengue #PlayaGrande #AirportDevelopment #LocalLife #FishingTown #CaribbeanTravel #DominicanCulture #TravelPodcast #CarlosPeña https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/
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