Experiences!
Hiking in the Hills.
Ready for an adventure you won't find with a tour excursion? Hire a guide to take you hiking in the hills and find the true beauty and heart of the Dominican Republic. Our guide speaks only Spanish and knows the Dominican names and medicinal uses of plants which he will point out along the way. He is knowledgeable about the birds and numerous fruit trees. The hike is good exercise and you will need sturdy shoes.
- 2 1/2 hour hike $20 dollars up to five people.
- 4 1/2 hour hike $30 dollars up to five people.
- 2 1/2 hour hike $20 dollars up to five people.
- 4 1/2 hour hike $30 dollars up to five people.
Massage
Under the pool cabana is a cozy room that we use for our massage area. Julia will travel here and charge $35 dollars for a one hour SWEDISH MASSAGE. It is firm yet calming pressure that improves blood circulation, eases muscle tension, and improves flexibility. A wonderful way to relax after a busy day.
Yoga or Belly Dance Lesson
Anjali is available to schedule private or group classes for Yoga or Belly Dance. To travel from Las Terrenas, she charges $75 dollars for up to five people for a one hour class. Over five people is an extra $15 dollars per person. Reservation requires a 50% deposit.
Fishing with a Local Fisherman
Our local fisherman Freddy will take you out in his 18 foot skiff for about $150 dollars. You will get an early morning start and be gone 3-4 hours.
Designated Driver
Enjoy an evening out in town worry free. Vincente will drive you to town and bring you to the restaurant and bars to enjoy the Las Terrenas nightlife. He will wait for you while you party and bring you safely home. Six can fit in his pick-up truck or he can drive your car. He charges $35 dollars for up to two hours, and $5 dollars each additional hour. After 1:00AM it is $10 dollars each additional hour.
Meal Service!
We do not have a restaurant on Monte Placido. If you are not in the mood to cook, NO PROBLEM! You can order a meal from KOMIDA delivered to your home, hire a cook or chef, or walk five minutes to the closest restaurant. You can also order a welcome meal for your night of arrival prepared at Monte Placido.
Meals delivered.
We have a pizza menu available and can arrange for delivery. In addition there is a service called KOMIDA that can be downloaded from Goople Play. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pro.komida&hl=en They will pick up and deliver from about 10 restaurants in Las Terrenas. Payments to KOMIDA are cash only.
Hire a Cook or Chef.
A COOK - Our maid, Christina or caretaker's wife Jeanette, can do typical Dominican country cooking. She will prepare food you provide, set the table and clean up afterwards. For her cooking service it is $15 dollars per meal, up to six people. Over six people she will need to bring a helper for a $10 dollar additional charge.
A CHEF - For a special treat you can hire a professional chef. The chef will artistically prepare food you provide, set the table, and clean up afterwards. For his delicious chef service he will charge $60 dollars per meal, up to six people. If you do not want to bother doing the shopping, The chef will provide the food and the price will vary from $25 - $35 dollars per person depending on the type of food you desire. This per person price is in addition to his chef service fee. Seems expensive, but consider this is for a well trained chef coming to your home and the final price includes taxes and service. In the end it is not more than you would pay for a high quality meal in a restaurant.
Reservation requires a 50% non-refundable deposit.
Reservation requires a 50% non-refundable deposit.
Short walk to the nearest Restaurant.
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YERBA BUENA Restaurant is walking distance from Monte Placido. On Calle Luna you turn towards the left, opposite direction of the main road. Walk the dirt road to the residence CLAVE VERDE and follow the sign up the hill to their restaurant YERBA BUENA. Very delicious food. Ask to see the menu in our reception.
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Order a Welcome Meal for your arrival.
Many travel weary guests are delighted to relax when they arrive and not have to go back out again. The meal you choose will be the same meal for everyone in your group. Items listed below will serve 2 people. The price is for 2 people with a reduced charge for each additional person. No additional costs are added for taxes or service. We ask for payment in cash as we do not take credit cards on Monte Placido.
Our hot meals and sandwiches are homemade and need to be ordered with 24 hours advance notice. Food is prepared in our kitchen, especially for you, and delivered to your home. We only serve hot meals before 8PM. If your arrival time is late we can have items served cold waiting for you in the refrigerator.
Our hot meals and sandwiches are homemade and need to be ordered with 24 hours advance notice. Food is prepared in our kitchen, especially for you, and delivered to your home. We only serve hot meals before 8PM. If your arrival time is late we can have items served cold waiting for you in the refrigerator.
APPETIZER
$6 dollars for two people. $3 dollars each additional person.
Choice of Hummus OR Guacamole.
Severed with gluten free yuca crackers. Yuca or “cazabe” is called the bread of the Conquista.
Choice of Hummus OR Guacamole.
Severed with gluten free yuca crackers. Yuca or “cazabe” is called the bread of the Conquista.
SOUP OR SALAD: served anytime.
$6 dollars for two people. $3 dollars each additional person.
Choice of Soup OR Salad
AUYAMA (Squash) SOUP served with toasted bread.SLICED TOMATO SALAD served with caramelized onion.
Choice of Soup OR Salad
AUYAMA (Squash) SOUP served with toasted bread.SLICED TOMATO SALAD served with caramelized onion.
SANDWICHES: served any time with 24 hour notice.
$16 dollars for two people. $6 dollars each additional person.
Choice of chicken, tuna or egg salad sandwiches. Served with chips, sliced tomato & pickle.
Choice of chicken, tuna or egg salad sandwiches. Served with chips, sliced tomato & pickle.
MAIN COURSE served hot: only before 8PM with 24 hour notice.
POLLO GUISADO (Stewed chicken)
$20 dollars for two people.
$8 dollars each additional person.
This is a savory dish typical of the Dominican Republic.
It is served with white rice and beans.
$20 dollars for two people.
$8 dollars each additional person.
This is a savory dish typical of the Dominican Republic.
It is served with white rice and beans.
PESCADO CON COCO
(Fish with coconut sauce)
$25 dollars for two people. $10 dollars each additional person.
This dish evokes a tranquil day at the beach. It is popular with Dominicans from the Samana Peninsula. Served with a vegetable and rice to soak up the sauce.
(Fish with coconut sauce)
$25 dollars for two people. $10 dollars each additional person.
This dish evokes a tranquil day at the beach. It is popular with Dominicans from the Samana Peninsula. Served with a vegetable and rice to soak up the sauce.
VEGAN DELIGHT
$16 dollars for two people.
$7 dollars each additional person.
A hearty meal of brown rice, beans and fried eggplant.
$16 dollars for two people.
$7 dollars each additional person.
A hearty meal of brown rice, beans and fried eggplant.
LASAGNE or POTATO CHEESE GRATIN
In a pan that serves two for $14 per pan.
Served with garlic bread.
In a pan that serves two for $14 per pan.
Served with garlic bread.
BEVERAGES
Beverages can be ordered in advance and put in your refrigerator to chill or,
purchased at our reception.
We offer additional food and beverage, and other useful items in our reception, at Don’s Colmado.
purchased at our reception.
We offer additional food and beverage, and other useful items in our reception, at Don’s Colmado.
- Beer - Small $ 1.80
- Beer - Large $ 2.70
- Wine - House $15.00
- Wine - Specialty $20.00
- Rum - Small (350ml) $ 6.30
- Rum - Large (700ml $13.00
- Soda, Coke, Sprite $ 1.25
- Club Soda, Tonic $ 0.60
- Apple juice - Small $ 1.10
- O.J. Juice drink $ 0.90