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Emergencies
In an emergency you can contact the Policia Turistica in Santo Domingo on t 221 4660 ext 285/286/287, or Puerto Plata on t 586 2331. The police generally don’t speak much English.
The general medical emergency number is 711. |
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Golf
The Dominican Republic is an extremely popular golfing destination and boasts 23 courses on its shores. A large number of the golf courses are on the coast, attached to large resorts and hotels. The Republic offers golf courses for a variety of abilities, and includes many challenging holes designed by golfing legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Fazio and Nick Faldo. Below is a selection of some of the best.
Barcelo Bavaro Golf, 18 holes, par 72, t 686 5797
Casa de Campo Resort, La Romana, three 18 hole courses, all par 72, t 523 3333
Cayacoa Country Club, Duarte Hwy, 18 holes, par 72, t 561 7288
Cocotal Golf and Country Club, Bavaro, 18 holes, par 72, t 552 6130
Jaraboacoa Golf Club, La Vega, 9 holes, par 72, t 573 2474
Las Aromas, Santiago, 18 holes, par 70, t 276 5396
Los Mangos Golf Course, Puerto Plata, 9 holes, par 64, t 970 7143
Playa Dorado Golf Club, Puerto Plata, 18 holes, par 72, t 320 4344
Playa Grande Golf Course, Rio San Juan, 18 holes, par 72, t 248 5314
Punta Cana Golf Course, outside Santo Domingo, 18 holes, par 72, t 541 2714 |
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Medical
Most hotels and resorts on the Dominican Republic have English speaking medical staff that can handle minor needs. There are several clinics and physicians’ offices located on the island if vacationers need more serious medical attention.
If you are unlucky enough in your holiday to need them, medical facilities for major incidents can be found in Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata. Clinica Abreu, t 688 441 and Clinica Gomez Patino, t 685 9131, both on Avenida Independencia in Santo Domingo have 24 hour casualty rooms. Grupo Medico Dr Bournigal, t 586 2342, the major clinic in Puerto Plata is also open 24 hours. It will be very important to have insurance if you attend one of these clinics.
Do not drink unpurified tap water in the Dominican Republic. Make sure you stock up on purified water when in the towns if planning a trip to more remote areas. Avoid swimming in fresh water lakes, streams and rivers as fresh bodies of water may be contaminated.
Be aware that HIV is a major problem in the Dominican Republic, fuelled by the sex tourism industry. |
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Nudity
Caliente Caribe Resort (formerly Eden Bay) near Puerto Plata is an all inclusive naturist resort and has its own private nude beach.
In general, topless bathing is quite common around the large tourist beaches that see European visitors, but you will rarely find the locals partaking. |
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