DR February 21-28

[Michael]

Single traveler visiting Santo Domingo February 21-28; hopefully to catch if nothing else a glimpse of Carnival. Although I have been to Santo Domingo multiple times before, I have never been in February. What is the weather like? Are the beaches crowded? What is the ethnic makeup of tourists that time of year. What are must sees for a person who has had limited cultural and tour/excursion exposure,having previously spent idle days poolside and hitting the bars at night. Thanks in advance for the advice. And by the way, I love doing just about everything.

 

[ivan Erickson]

You MUST go to Santiago to see the carnival.!! The one in la vega is getting too "touristy" You might like it though. Santo Domingo,(The Capital) doesn't really have a carnival, but they do have a huge parade and a series of mega parties.Have you tried any of the Oficina de Turismo de La Republic Dominicana? Their website might be able to give you dates and events & so forth. I am plannig on going to document the carnival and visit with my mask maker friends around the same time. Good luck to you. Enjoy.