Is there only one date for carnival in Santo Domingo? Was hoping to see it while there on 3rd Feb 2008 :ermm:
If going to La vega carnival and you dont want to get beaten up by the 'diablos' in the crowd- is it easy to find a 'safe' place to watch and enjoy the parade?
sure there are plenty of safe places...getting to them is always the chore though.
many people have stands set up by them or friends..sometimes there is room in front of them, plus you have a group that might watch your back so to speak and you might get to talking to them.
walking the carnival is a lot of fun, but for sure if you look wealthy or are a gringo-a...you will be a mark
I had a very bad experience last year that, came from a well planned GROUP of adult men and they were determined!!
they know what they are doing and how to feign , it being "an accident".
if you have no valuables or cash or a wallet or any electronic device...you can walk the carnival with out much worry....what can they steal from you??
they dont attack you they crowd you and pick your pockets......there is a lot of pushing and shoving and "touching" going on.
you also have to mindfull of the carnival participants who want to whack you behind with that tethered ball!!!!!!!! ha ha
enjoy maybe Ill see you there
bad bob