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Sep 15, 2023 · In terms of safety, both are safe countries, as long as precautions are taken – i.e. avoid unlit areas at night and confrontations with locals. Non-tourist areas in the Dominican Republic do have notable crime rates though.
Dec 11, 2023 · When it comes to safety, many travelers wonder if the Dominican Republic or Jamaica is a better choice. While both countries have their own unique risks, statistics show that the Dominican Republic has a lower overall crime rate and fewer incidents of violent crime compared to Jamaica.
Nov 7, 2023 · Overall, Dominican Republic is safe to visit, though it has many dangers and is ridden with crime. You should be aware that tourist hotspots, restaurants, shops and public transportation are places where most thefts and pickpocketing occur, and that violent crime exists on the streets, too.
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May 1, 2023 · Not much has changed since then: the country is still considered a Level 2, or ‘moderately risky’ destination, which means caution should be exercised when visiting, but a new travel advisory issued by the U.S. Embassy in the DR has given rise to further concern.
Sep 19, 2019 · Published on September 19, 2019. Photo: Getty Images. The Dominican Republic’s tourism ministry introduced a new commission last week aimed at reassuring potential visitors after at least 10...
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Jan 3, 2020 · Still, approximately 6.5 million tourists visited the D.R. in 2018, more than any other Caribbean nation, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization, CNN reports. Of that number, 2.2 million tourists came from the U.S. Plenty of travelers think fears about the D.R. are overblown, while others say you must be street smart.
Jan 27, 2022 · Unlike many other Caribbean beach destinations, the Dominican Republic doesn’t require proof of vaccination, test results or quarantine for most incoming travelers.
