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Warnings
Hurricane season is from May to October.
Stay informed of regional weather forecasts, and follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.
Cholera is common in the Dominican Republic.
Consult a health care provider or visit a travel health clinic preferably six weeks before you travel. Be sure that your routine vaccines are up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.
Foreigners can be convicted.
Dominican law stipulates that victims of crime (including foreigners) are responsible for reporting incidents to police. Victims who wish to pursue prosecution or seek compensation must retain Dominican legal counsel to file a formal complaint to the police and to pursue the case through the justice system. The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish. You should expect all documents to be in Spanish and not English or French.
You must have a passport to travel.
It is the sole prerogative of every country or territory to determine who is allowed to enter or exit this means that a passport is a necessity.
Earthquakes can occur
The Dominican Republic is located in an active seismic zone this means that earthquakes can occur.
Crime rates are high.
The areas were resorts are located in are typically very nice but outside, many people live in extreme poverty. You should not bring anything with you that you wouldn't want stolen and mind if you lost. For your own personal safety, you should also stay in "tourist friendly" areas to avoid dangerous situations. Always travel in a group.