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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Night the Fishermen Count Their Catch

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

Carlos spends his final full day in Río San Juan with the fishermen at dawn, learns the town's quiet Sunday rhythm, and reflects on the long road of residency paperwork while the Playa Grande airport debate looms. A working town's last dance before the road west. ☕ 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 24 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Playa de Río San Juan, Boca de la Laguna, Playa Grande, Cabo Francés Viejo, Centro Histórico, Parque Central, Super Café San Juan, Fenix Casa de Cambio Rio San Juan. Covered: Fisherman economy and fish auction, Residency and banking paperwork, Playa Grande airport development debate, Cost of living and food prices, Local rhythm and Sundays, Power grid and scheduled maintenance. Chapters:00:00 Playa de Río San Juan01:13 Playa Grande02:30 Centro Histórico04:05 Boca de la Laguna06:07 Parque Central07:29 El Mangle Restaurante08:35 Street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #NorthCoastDR #CaribbeanTravel #FishingTown #LagunaGriGri #PlayaGrande #CaboFrancesViejo #DominicanFood #Mofongo #Bachata #Merengue #ExpatLifeDR #ResidencyDR #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #CriolloCooking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

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