Corona
I don't know the mindset of Dominicans either, I've only been here about 3 weeks. But, I do know that I've been walking around alone at night and in the day, going to restaurants alone, shopping alone and taking taxis and publicos alone and haven't had any problems at all. Some people tell my I'm crazy but I don't carry a lot of cash, I don't wear fancy jewelry or expensive clothes and I speak conversational Spanish. I refuse to live in fear all the time and I've got to get out and see things. So, I don't know if it's taboo but I'm doing it and I haven't had any bad results, yet. Of course, I also stick to the roads I know and try not to be out walking too late at night. (and I'm nearly 6 feet tall, if that puts another spin on things..)