based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Safety was our priority and apple vacations and the concierge told us what places and activities were the safest and most reputable.zip lining over the mountains was breathtaking. Cost was a little over $2,000 round trip air and hotel for 7 days.
Posted: August 19, 2024Aviva
United States
I had an amazing time DR! Loved the beaches and felt very safe walking around at night! The beaches were stunning, the culture rich, and the locals incredibly friendly. Highlights included exploring Santo Domingo’s historic sites, savoring delicious local cuisine, and enjoying vibrant nightlife. Highly recommend!
Posted: July 12, 2024Ashley
Canada
It was very safe. Ubers were safe. The food was amazing, with lots of Italian restaurants. We stayed in an Airbnb on an old golf course far away from the main part. My friend (also female) and I took an Uber from the club to our Airbnb with no problem.
Posted: July 10, 2024Ashley
Canada
Punta Cana was amazing! I stayed in a Airbnb that was an old golf course. A little out of the way but it was quiet and beautiful. We took Ubers day and night and it was safe. Never felt unsafe at any point. I went alone to the beach as well as with another girl we went to a club at night and got an Uber back. Our phone died and we had pre booked the Uber. The driver actually came early to look for us and waited since he knew what time the club ended. He gave us phone chargers. Lots of great Italian foods
Posted: July 10, 2024We went for our honeymoon. It was a last minute change as Covid was just beginning in Asia, which was our original destination. We stayed at an all inclusive resort which was good. I am not huge fan of staying in the same place for a week. We did take several excursions, one of my favorite was a local experience. We went cocoa farm and had fresh cocoa and saw how it is farmed. Second stop was a two room school house (I’m a teacher) so that was very impactful for me. Last stop was a waterfall and river experience. That was my favorite day of the whole week. 🙂
Posted: April 14, 2024I went to Puerto Plata by myself and felt very unsafe. There was constant, incessant, and degrading catcalling even by the police themselves. As a solo female traveler, I’d advise against visiting Puerto Plata.
Posted: March 29, 2024I traveled with a group to Punta Cana. It was very nice. We had the best boat tours at Infinity Ocean Punta Cana - the best party boat so far. The food was delightful. In the evening, we went to Coco Bar or to Drink Point.
Posted: January 17, 2024I travelled with my 2 kids and my father. It was a direct flight Madrid - Punta Cana. We went to a resort, Occidental Caribe, all inclusive at Arena Gorda Beach. We went Saona Island and made an excursion with boogies and zip lines
Posted: January 7, 2024Experienced: July, 2023Minerva
Spain
The photos are from my traveling Journal as I backpacked the phone free throughout the island. This experience introduced me to a new way of traveling. Walking around not touristy places and rather diving into untouched wild nature: deep green forests, transparent turquoise blue beaches and jungles where i truly felt human, just a girl alone in the inmentisy of.....earth. It was amazing. I am vegan and food wise it was actually cheaper to fit myself through pasta, bread and rice, and fruit. Also regarding fruit I would highly highly recommend trying mangoes from Dominican Republic. And cacao. Regarding safety it's a tricky topic I found locals to be very welcoming and overall happy especially towards me as a Spanish and therefore someone they could speak Spanish with. But it's also important to acknowledge the political and safety and therefore poverty and how that can affect safe interactions with locals.
Posted: December 4, 2023Experienced: June, 2022I just returned from a solo trip to the Dominican Republic and it was incredible. Everyone in my family was so scared, but I was very safe in my Airbnb. The locals were super nice, and the food was amazing.
Posted: November 7, 2023Based on 6 local experiences
Based on 6 local experiences
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, 2024Carlota
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, 2024Laura
Hey!, I'm Laura and I'm interested in backpacking, camping, food & cuisine, hiking and trekking
Rosmery
Me considero una persona bastante amigable y respetuosa, me gusta hablar de temas interesantes y conocer personas distintas formas de pensar, puedo dar alojamiento a quienes necesiten un hogar en Santo Domingo.
Rosmery
Dominican Republic
7 days
Me considero una persona bastante amigable y respetuosa, me gusta hablar de temas interesantes y conocer personas distintas formas de pensar, puedo dar alojamiento a quienes necesiten un hogar en Santo Domingo.
Danelsy
Dominican Republic
3 days
Hi, My name is Danelsy and I'm interested in animals, camping, culture, cycling, hiking, games, languages, nature, live music, photography, shopping, solo travel, van life, swimming, trekking, sightseeing, diving, dancing, events & social, food & cuisine, health and running
Mackenzie
Hi there! My name is Mackenzie, and I’m a traveller based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I love travelling, hiking, and adventuring anytime I can!
Lara
Hi!, I'm Lara and I'm interested in animals, books, dancing, writing, solo travel, culture, food & cuisine and nature