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Originally Posted by IslandRedneck
Thanks a bunch Marilyn, I'll PM you with a few more detailed questions on directions after I do a bit more homework. But for the time being, and for the benefit of the masses, are their certain areas/activities to avoid entirely due to safety issues? This is my main concern, as one of our crew is a bit "greener" than the rest- and is relying on the rest of us to avoid, what she refers to as "getting robbed for sticking out as white people in a new shiny SUV". A valid concern, in some countries I've been to at least!
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When I mention safety issues I'm not referring to four legged creatures, I'm referring to 2 legged ones. I have never camped anywhere in the DR (I'm Dominican and live here) and wouldn't recommend anyone to do so. It would be good if you can get an off duty policeman (they come cheap) to keep keep watch at night for you (just an idea to be on the safe side). On the other hand, it migh be safe, but my concern is that tourists are easy prey for thieves.
BTW, no crocs anywhere close to Bahia de las Aguilas, plenty of iguanas but no crocs and iguanas are very safe unless they see food, but they won't attack.