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**GOLAGLULT** · 03-01-2006, 07:00 AM

I was able to get through the gates to the Campo de Casa marina with a senorita and my taxi driver without paying. But the guard was a little difficult and my driver had to turn over his cedula and drivers license. Surprisingly, for a posh little place with lots of high class shops and few tourists, I wondered why they were so stringent on wanting to keep day trippers (with money)out. I wouldn't be surprised if I have to pay on the next visit.

**Ruiptuptubre** · 03-27-2006, 07:00 AM

Doesn't Casa de Campo own the restaurants there (except for the French and the Mexican)? I kinda feel that these people coming to see Altos de Chavon do not expend much money there. Just a guess.

**hopertveyk** · 05-19-2006, 07:00 AM

Altos the Chavon entrance is not free anymore, cedula-carriers pay 40 pesos per person and foreigners 3 US$ per person. They have also setup a paybooth at the top end of the stairs to the Chavon river as there were tourguides who tried to enter their customers for free by climbing up the 300+ steps, only to find that if they didn't pay they were send back the steps again.
Also the government as of last week has increased entrance fee to Parques Nacionales del Este ( .i.e. Saona, Pamilla, Piscina Natural ) to 100 pesos a person, locals, kids or foreigners alike.

CB.

**hopertveyk** · 06-21-2006, 07:00 AM

As far as I understand, one can lease the spaces. Only a few of them are included in the all-inclusive plan of Casa de Campo. I have no idea whether the cruiseship people pay or not

**Ruiptuptubre** · 08-11-2006, 07:00 AM

I supposed that Casa de Campo guests will not be paying entrance fee. Is it so? I don't see a problem with them charging to people not staying at the resort, after all they built it, maintain it, they are entitled to make a profit out of it.

**hopertveyk** · 08-22-2006, 07:00 AM

No, Casa de Campo people don't pay. It's just that a lot of restaurants and shops are suffering now. Where before 100's of tourists would weekly stroll the streets, buy bits and pieces and come back for dinner, now they are not exposed to this lovely place here because tour companies are not willing to pay this fee for their clients.

03-01-2006, 07:00 AM	#1
GOLAGLULT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 383 Senior Member	I was able to get through the gates to the Campo de Casa marina with a senorita and my taxi driver without paying. But the guard was a little difficult and my driver had to turn over his cedula and drivers license. Surprisingly, for a posh little place with lots of high class shops and few tourists, I wondered why they were so stringent on wanting to keep day trippers (with money)out. I wouldn't be surprised if I have to pay on the next visit. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-27-2006, 07:00 AM	#2
Ruiptuptubre Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	Doesn't Casa de Campo own the restaurants there (except for the French and the Mexican)? I kinda feel that these people coming to see Altos de Chavon do not expend much money there. Just a guess. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-19-2006, 07:00 AM	#3
hopertveyk Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	Altos de Chavon fees Altos the Chavon entrance is not free anymore, cedula-carriers pay 40 pesos per person and foreigners 3 US$ per person. They have also setup a paybooth at the top end of the stairs to the Chavon river as there were tourguides who tried to enter their customers for free by climbing up the 300+ steps, only to find that if they didn't pay they were send back the steps again. Also the government as of last week has increased entrance fee to Parques Nacionales del Este ( .i.e. Saona, Pamilla, Piscina Natural ) to 100 pesos a person, locals, kids or foreigners alike. CB. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-21-2006, 07:00 AM	#4
hopertveyk Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	As far as I understand, one can lease the spaces. Only a few of them are included in the all-inclusive plan of Casa de Campo. I have no idea whether the cruiseship people pay or not Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-11-2006, 07:00 AM	#5
Ruiptuptubre Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	I supposed that Casa de Campo guests will not be paying entrance fee. Is it so? I don't see a problem with them charging to people not staying at the resort, after all they built it, maintain it, they are entitled to make a profit out of it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-22-2006, 07:00 AM	#6
hopertveyk Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	No, Casa de Campo people don't pay. It's just that a lot of restaurants and shops are suffering now. Where before 100's of tourists would weekly stroll the streets, buy bits and pieces and come back for dinner, now they are not exposed to this lovely place here because tour companies are not willing to pay this fee for their clients. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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