Is Dominican Republic safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Dominican Republic for female travelers?
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based on 18 experiences from female travelers
Dominican Republic, Solo travel
You are safe at all times but there is an insane amount of catcalling everywhere you go. Amazing Italian food, but little curious local dishes (and nothing if you are vegetarian/vegan). BEAUTIFUL country island though. I personally stayed far away from Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, there is way too much beauty to be found without the annoying vacationers and gentrified areas
Posted: August 9, 2025Dominican Republic, Family travel
Safe in tourist areas! Do: Punta Cana beaches, Saona Island, Santo Domingo Zona Colonial. Skip: overpriced tours. Eat: mofongo, fresh seafood. Budget: $70+/day. Stayed in Breathless Resort (Punta Cana) & boutique in Santo Domingo. Buses/taxis easy. Loved it
Posted: May 31, 2025
Jessica
United States
Dominican Republic, Solo travel
Stayed in Cabarete. Kite surfing, jungle explorations, and healthy eating. Beaches were beautiful. Stayed in condo, so more European travelers than natives, although other side of street had local shops and food that was wonderful. Easy to walk around and engage with travel agencies for adventures. Tricky to know which paths were for residents v. Open use bit you get the hang of it.
Posted: April 14, 2025Dominican Republic, Solo travel
Dominican Republic are tropical paradise with extremely beautiful nature, fun local people, tasty food. I fell in love with this place. Trip into capital city was interesting. There are also local zoo with exotic animals. Watersport. I would recommend to visit this country.
Posted: January 13, 2025
Chelsea
Canada
Dominican Republic, Couple travel
We visitedPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic last year and stayed on resort but did many activities off resort, mostly through excursions. The cable car up the mountain was amazing but it is combined in a tour with other things we weren't as interested in seeing. But I am betting you can book and do a lot of activities solo and likely save money, but should book a private car. We always felt safe but did not venture far into the city on our own for my partners comfort level, though I would have! We walked along the beach to a restaurant off-resort to find the best seafood and were followed back by a stray dog who spooked us at first but was very gentle. Its a beautiful country with so much to do, highly recommend!
Posted: January 12, 2025Experienced: February, 2024How safe is Dominican Republic for women?
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Gipsy
Santo Domingo
Is a safe place as long as you are in the right places, because like other countries it has its places with greater danger. But I recommend to everyone the capital Santo Domingo is very tourist, safe and comfortable.
Posted: January 4, 2025Puerto Plata
I've been advised not to go out at night and not hike or go to secluded areas alone. Where I live, in Costambar is fine though. It's a sort of gated community, with security, I can leave my bag unsupervised at the beach.
Posted: December 31, 2024Santiago
Santiago is safest during the day and with a local, however, you will be fun by yourself as well once you get familiar with the area. The more tourist centered or busy the location is the safer you will be.
Posted: December 30, 2024Santiago De Los Caballeros
Santiago is consider one of the most safest city in Dominican Republic but you should be aware of your surroundings like everywhere in the world :) , if you’re walking around the city don’t use your phone in case you really need it
Posted: September 29, 2024
Carlota
Santiago De Los Caballeros
It's not an unsafe city in comparison with other places in Latin America. However, our place as women is very low as this is a very patriarchal society. Each time I go out to walk there's a man that harrases me or that tells me that k should walk alone. It's irritating!!
Posted: May 7, 2024Safety in Dominican Republic
