Santo Domingo
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Pros
- Learning the history of the city was really interesting and it had a really cool buzz. I never felt unsafe, you just have to be sensible as you would in any big city. I'd definitely recommend spending at least some time here!
- Santo Domingo obliviously has the best medical areas in the nation. There a hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers all around. If you are American or European, a visit would be at most like $100. That’s *at most*. Will be cheaper. T...
- For 4-5 days with nightlife, beach, and a bit of culture: do 2 nights in Santo Domingo (Zona Colonial, history, bars)
- go to santo domingo or santiago if you are looking for real nightlife
Cons
- I spent a lot of time there for work and it is high on my list of towns I would not willingly spend time in - it was unsafe, ugly, had a climate that was hot and muggy and buggy, not much to do.
- i advise you NOT to go to Santo Domingo as a solo female traveler.
- As far as Santo Domingo and Punta Cana go, other islands have FAR better beaches and historic cities.
Sentiment
4 positive (57%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 3 negative (43%)
Trust + time weighted score: +9% · raw score 14%
What redditors said (7 of 7)
I spent a lot of time there for work and it is high on my list of towns I would not willingly spend time in - it was unsafe, ugly, had a climate that was hot and muggy and buggy, not much to do.
Learning the history of the city was really interesting and it had a really cool buzz. I never felt unsafe, you just have to be sensible as you would in any big city. I'd definitely recommend spending at least some time here!
i advise you NOT to go to Santo Domingo as a solo female traveler.
Santo Domingo obliviously has the best medical areas in the nation. There a hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers all around. If you are American or European, a visit would be at most like $100. That’s *at most*. Will be cheaper. Their medical is pretty good.
For 4-5 days with nightlife, beach, and a bit of culture: do 2 nights in Santo Domingo (Zona Colonial, history, bars)
go to santo domingo or santiago if you are looking for real nightlife
As far as Santo Domingo and Punta Cana go, other islands have FAR better beaches and historic cities.
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