i think you misunderstood. i have no issue with someone wanting american food. heck, i'd have burgers and pizza over la bandera every day of the week. it's to each their own.
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Is Puerto Plata safe?
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i think you misunderstood. i have no issue with someone wanting american food. heck, i'd have burgers and pizza over la bandera every day of the week. it's to each their own.
i have no issue. i made a simple statement, which is informed by observation, and experience. there are people who refuse to get out of their bubble and try other aspects of other cultures. as i said, they travel abroad and they spend a weekend in another place, yet they have to have Wendy´s and Little Caesars, waitresses who can speak english, and the absolute assurance that they will be able to see Senfeld reruns if they are on. i am aware that there are people with health considerations, butt that has nothing to do with American restaurants. if you have a seafood allergy, a Dominican burger will not land you in the emergency room.
Sorry folks but Puerto Plata is not "safe" and to imply it is is misleading......That said many places in the US and Europe are not "safe" as well.
Anyone seeking assurances of safety best stay home with the front door locked and shotgun cocked.
Anyone seeking assurances of safety best stay home with the front door locked and shotgun cocked.
Puerto Plata is just as safe as Belgium?? Damn!! What's next?? Capotillo being safer than Iceland?? or Los Minas being safer than Denmark or Switzerland?? lol
But being serious, Puerto Plata is not as bad as some people say (like that guy that said that he had to duck and come out shooting), but its not thaaaat safe, you still have to watch out for your surroundings and use some common sense. Don't make youself look like the typical naive tourist. You do this, you will be fine.
But being serious, Puerto Plata is not as bad as some people say (like that guy that said that he had to duck and come out shooting), but its not thaaaat safe, you still have to watch out for your surroundings and use some common sense. Don't make youself look like the typical naive tourist. You do this, you will be fine.
Strange!! Looks like things have gotten pretty ugly up there in Europe. Last time i checked Belgium was one of the safest countries in the whole world with a murder rate of 1.5 per 100,000 people which is pretty low compared to DR's 17 per 100,000. 11 times higher than belgium, but then again, things can change alot within 1 year, and yes, i heard that refugees are making the crime rates sky rocket in all of Europe.
I stay in Playa Dorada and frequent a Puerto Plata a lot. Restaurants, bars on the Malecon, and shopping at the supermercados. On weekends I'm extremely careful, less so during the work week. Staying alert and being courteous with a simple respectful no gracias Senor keeps me fairly safe. Being there with friends makes me feel really safe. Being there at night requires a greater degree of awareness, especially walking through certain areas. Same with driving through. Daytime is safer than nighttime. All common sense. I would never give up visiting my POP friends because of fear. It's a city like any other and you have to keep you wits about you.
Well, the mods have spoken, and albeit silently. I was only trying to respond to a person's question, and the first part of my answer was deleted before I had a chance for the second part. Sorry, had to do some laundry. I knew American politics/government would be a touchy subject....but it is what it is. I really don't need to buy another 2 week suspension for trying to answer somebody's question. At least I know that there were some in agreement with the first part of my answer before it became "hidden content". Seriously.
Probably everyone goes to La Sirena occasionally, my last trip was to get a microwave. But occasionally I go to do business or take a friend to the doctor, and occasionally get cell phones serviced.
But my question is what to do about the annoying street car jockeys who constantly appear in the center offering to help you park (yeah I've been driving for 50 years, no help needed) and "watch" your car. If you are rude you may wind up with vandalism, if you pay them there will be more. I don't want a broken window or flat tire over 25 pesos. I had one middle age Dominican man follow me a block and a half and into the Orange store - and that jerk spoke English with a New York accent !
Gorgon - you probably know.
But my question is what to do about the annoying street car jockeys who constantly appear in the center offering to help you park (yeah I've been driving for 50 years, no help needed) and "watch" your car. If you are rude you may wind up with vandalism, if you pay them there will be more. I don't want a broken window or flat tire over 25 pesos. I had one middle age Dominican man follow me a block and a half and into the Orange store - and that jerk spoke English with a New York accent !
Gorgon - you probably know.
"jerk spoke English with a New York accent"
But there's no deportees here?!?!?!?!? Yeah, mid 40's-50's street people with New York experience prefer to be here in DR, rather than there in NY. Hmmmmm. As far as the other part of the question, pay the 25 pesos, because that's not worth the fight. This country has bigger issues.
But there's no deportees here?!?!?!?!? Yeah, mid 40's-50's street people with New York experience prefer to be here in DR, rather than there in NY. Hmmmmm. As far as the other part of the question, pay the 25 pesos, because that's not worth the fight. This country has bigger issues.
Especially this time of year. Too darn cold North of Florida
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Please be a bit responsible here. Obviously the OP is not used to travel and for sure will be an easy target here. For some of DR1s Puerto Plata is quite safe but in general Puerto Plata is dangerous. All sorts of crime and attacks all the time... So please dont start showing your muscles because if something sad happens to the OP you might have a part of responsability... So OP follow my advice: stay home or go for all inclusive and stay inside... 
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