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Punta Cana Carnival 2019
February es when takes place most of the carnivals here, so maybe they want compete, what they do is hire groups from diferents cities, they dont want turist go to those cities and watch the real carnival. But are totally diferents, so if you can better go and watch the real one and get out to Punta Cana, Closing Carnival its been doing in Santo Domingo the first sunday of March.
I agree. I was dragged to it kicking and screaming for several years. It has got to be one of the slowest, painfully repetitive, unorganized events here.
In PC it's relatively organised and safe compared to other DR carnivals but I agree! After the first few years we dread the disruption in the run-up, during and after the event, because it's right on our doorstep. I'd still recommend it to visitors and newcomers though.
I stopped going after 2 friends got their wallet and cell phone stolen and I myself watched someone getting pickpocketed. When I yelled out, the man took off after the teenager, not sure if he managed to get his stuff back. For people that do go, I always recommend spending a bit and getting a seat in one of the stands. Better view and no need to keep an eye out.