The second part of the interview with Ennio Capozza, owner of Viaggi Caribe, who explains why during experiences in the Dominican Republic one can feel safe
Is the Dominican Republic safe? After discussing the reasons for choosing to visit the island and listing the must-visit places for a dream vacation, we move on to the second part of the interview. The owner of the outbound and inbound tour operator, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, draws attention to some rumors about the island being unsafe for visitors and chooses to refute these rumors, explaining the reasons why one should not have any kind of fear in this respect.
It also discusses how Caribbean Travel takes visitors to safe places and recommends those without particular risks. Again to preserve safety in the Dominican Republic, here are some precautions to take for a trouble-free trip.
According to some rumors/rumors/ideas spread, the Dominican Republic is reportedly unsafe and could be dangerous for those who visit.
How do we disprove these rumors and what should or should not be done to avoid problems?
“This is totally false and I also explain why. However, the Dominican Republic, unlike many countries in Central and South America, has had a stable democracy since the 1960s. The president, like that of the United States, is elected by the people and remains in office for four years, with the same powers as his U.S. colleague.
Clearly, there is delinquency in the Dominican Republic as well, as everywhere else in the world. The tourist areas, however, are not safe, but more so. There, you can walk without problems even at 3 a.m. and you don’t take some risks because you are protected anyway. Police guard these areas and there is also the famous Politur, Tourist Police, which presides over and guards the most visited parts of the island.
It is clear that, as in any place in the World, walking in somewhat rougher neighborhoods or in non-tourist areas could be dangerous. The Dominican Republic is one of the safest countries in the world. My clients go around the interior of the island by car, for those who do not want to be accompanied directly by our drivers. In that case, we just give them directions to the roads, the hotels, what they need to do. Clearly, in the middle of the night, if you go around in the Periphery or in the neighborhoods of the Capital, where there are unfortunately poor people and delinquency increases, the risk also increases.
In Las Terrenas, in Las Galeras, in Punta Cana, in Bayahibe, in Punta Lucia, then in the Capital, in the center of Santo Domingo, in Colonial City, you can walk without problems, no one will ever touch you.”
What are the absolute things not to do to avoid problems?
“There are things you absolutely must not do to preserve the safety and peace of mind of your trip and travel safely in the Dominican Republic. Try not to walk, alone or even in company, in areas that are too remote or bad at night times, as mentioned earlier. Avoid, for example, giving rides to strangers and strangers unless it is an emergency.
For example, if you notice a girl on the side of the road and you stop, you get her into the car, but it may happen that as soon as you arrive at your destination, she gets an injury, reports an alleged assault or violence, and you risk a lot. Even jail time. These are things that really happened, as well as with minors who did not appear to be minors. So the advice we give to everyone is to be careful, but that is because in the Dominican Republic, violence against women is felt more than in other places in the world.”
