Montoconchos (motobike taxi) in Punta Cana.

 Are you new in town, are you visiting us, even for Dominicans who don't live in Punta Cana is curious that most of the public transportation is run by our famous montoconcho, of course you can find buses that goes around Bavaro - Punta Cana but sometimes the waiting is long, in this post I'm gonna give some recommendation about the montoconchos.

Motoconchos or motorbike taxis are the cheapest and are the fastest possibility for shorter distances in Punta Cana. (U.S. $ 2 to U.S. $ 4 for most trips) Note that after sunset the prices will double.

I recommend that you Always select a Motoconcho driver with an orange vest. as this mean he is a member of the Local Drivers Association and therefore have certain skills and is apply to certain rules to ensure a safe ride to their clients.

Young drivers within the towns and areas and act as a fast and cheap Taxi service. They take 1 to 2 passengers, now that we are living in the Covid- 19 they only take one, a fare applies and is calculated per person. The locals people use the motoconchos for mass transportation, you may see 4 or 5 people (adults) on a Motoconcho. The motoconchos have fixed prices for certain routes, always ask the locals what they pay, as a tourist you might pay too much. 

You will find them at almost all corners of the streets in front of the hotels, plazas and beach areas. They offer a fast way of transportation for one or maximum two person.

Here are some examples of prices:

Bavaro - Friusa = 20 Pesos
Bavaro - Pachi Pachi = 40 Pesos
Bavaro - Cortecito = 40 - 50 Pesos
Bavaro - Hotel Riu = 50 Pesos
Bavaro - Cabeza de Toro = 180 Pesos

I wouldn’t say the public transportation system in the Dominican Republic is unsafe, but it needs some adjustment, you just need to open an calm your mind if you want to travel around and explore the city and nearby towns.

Some recommendations:

Don’t use them at night and only for short rides. Really important: Have enough Dominican money or your dollars in one or two dollar bills with you as they are always out of change and you will end up paying more.

Don’t feel bad rejecting one driver that approaches you whistling while you are walking along the street, they try to get your attention and another service and a simple “ No gracias” will be ok.

If your are staying in cocotal or nearby you can count with the service of the tuk tuk Jesus maestro, he is always around the area, hi name is Ariel Contreras and his instagram account is @transporte_church_express.