Is Dominican Republic safe for solo female travelers?

While Dominican Republic can be a captivating destination with stunning beaches and vibrant culture, it is advised to take certain precautions as a solo female traveler. Be aware of your surroundings, particularly at night, as incidents of pickpocketing and mugging have been reported. Public transport safety standards can be lower than expected and you may encounter aggressive street vendors. However, majority of your visit should be incident-free if precautions are taken. It is important to respect local customs and stay in tourist-friendly areas.

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How safe is Dominican Republic for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4 /5

based on 21 experiences from female travelers

Sarah

Sarah

Canada

Dominican Republic, Family travel

Mandatory stopover at Santo Domingo, colonial city. Everything is neat and clean. The food is absolutely delicious and people are so welcoming and warm. I visited the colonial city for the one day and fell in love with DR.

Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: December, 2025
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Trisa

Trisa

United States

Santo Domingo, Solo travel

My first solo trip. I went for a long weekend so I didn’t plan on doing too much-beach, pool, and went on one excursion(I stayed at a resort). So glad I went, I met a new friend from another country& we had a blast together.

Posted: December 17, 2025Experienced: October, 2025
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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, 2025
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How safe is Dominican Republic for women?

Local safety index

2.7 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Local crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Gipsy

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, 2025
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Puerto 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, 2024
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Santiago

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, 2024
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Safety in Dominican Republic

Hospitality Exchange in Dominican Republic

Melissa

Melissa

Santo Domingo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Soy doctora en medicina, trabajo coordinando un programa de prevención de uniones tempranas (matrimonio infantil) y embarazo adolescente en la República Dominicana. Tambien doy clases en una universidad. Me gusta mucho conocer personas, me encanta la playa pues naturalmente como cualquier caribeña, sé ingles, italiano y portugues. Disfruto una buena conversación teorizando y profundizando sobre cualquier tema, me gusta mucho la politica, la comida y bailar aunque no lo haga tan bien hahah

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