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Third world country. Locals are constantly trying to sell you something and rip you off. Can’t walk 20 feet without someone approaching you. Stay within the tourist zone. Extremely dangerous to leave the resort. Especially if you are white and can’t blend in. Nobody speaks English.
Everybody in the island makes you feel as part of their family. The dominican food is always fresh and delicious. Yes, their beaches are the best attractions but please consider adventuring in the countryside. Its a completely different experience. The fresh air, rivers, mountain biking, caving, native fruits and vegetables, fresh cool air... Although I travelled alone (and was cautious on the streets the same way as when traveling to other big cities in the world), I never had an issue nor I felt unsafe. In the city or in the mountains, you will always find someone that speaks English or French always willing to help. Yes, I'm coming back to DR!
Loved the beach, it was beautiful and relaxing. Great little restaurants and cafes, beachfront. We spent the whole afternoon at the beach and then enjoyed the sundown at a great cafe. At night we went to the most beautiful and delicious restaurant called Captain Kid.
It is a good beach and very fun. Nice medium waves for a cool swim. It's a shame the authorities in charge of cleaning the beach aren't doing a good job. The main part of the beach (right in front of the business) was cleaned; the oher part wich was the lower one and ideal for little children wasn't taken care of.
Boca Chica was a beautiful beach, but I would recommend staying at a hotel with a private beach there. If you have to keep to the public beach, beware of hustlers. We had rented beach chairs for the day, got two waters and a coffee and a plate of fish and the proprietor tried to charge us 150$ USD. Be sure to ask how much everything is right up front. I think that as tourists from US, we stuck out and were targeted for hustling. We tried to take a taxi to the next beach town, (15 minute drive) Juan Dolio and couldn't find a taxi for less than 50$ USD. If your Spanish is not strong, this would be an alienating town to visit, we did not find any English speakers in the town. If you are a man, you should prepare to be solicited by prostitutes on the street. This is a beach town where the Dominican people come to the beach, so there is a lot of music and dancing and it is a great way to experience the people. I would not recommend this town for tourists from the US.
Cabarete is a quaint little town just past Sosua and Puerto Plata. This is my favorite destination in the DR. Everyone should have dinner on the clean beach here and enjoy the vendors offerings. I stay here at least a week every time I visit...
