Officials in the popular coastal destination of Puerto Plata have taken the rather unusual decision to shut down public beaches in the province due to hazardous swimming conditions. The decision, which was officially announced this week, was taken to protect locals and travelers amid strong currents and dangerous waves. In a country that values safety …
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The United States has removed a travel warning for U.S. citizens five months after it advised travelers about potential racial profiling upon entering the tropical country. The decision has been welcomed warmly by Dominican authorities, who have worked tirelessly to convince their U.S. counterparts that the warning lacked any factual basis. Here’s the latest on …
As tensions between the Dominican Republic and their neighbor Haiti continue to escalate over migrant concerns, the United States has put out a travel warning for those planning trips to the country in 2023. The travel alert goes as follows: “This message is to advise U.S. citizens that in recent months travelers to the Dominican …