Facts About Dominican Republic: What You Need to Know Before Going on Vacation to the DR

Dominican Food & Nutrition

Restaurants. A lot (and I mean a lot) of great international restaurants are everywhere starting from Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Bavaro. From some simple things like pizza to very sophisticated cuisine made by sophisticated chefs, all depends on your pocket. You can easily find restaurants in the area. Just open google maps or use services like airbnb.

Local cuisine. Typical local food – rice and beans, rice with chicken. What’s unique – it is local “Sancocho“. This is a soup that has seven types of meat. Local people usually cook Sancocho for some specific events. I would recommend you to find coconuts and coconut water. You can negotiate a bit and have a great price for it. The best thing about it – it’s fresh and great for your health. Take it slowly, sip by sip.

Seafood. Make sure that you are eating your seafood in a good, high-quality restaurant or the place with a well-known chef. Of course, if you speak Spanish you can negotiate with some fisherman. If you are buying seafood from a supermarket – make sure it’s fresh.

Local drinks. The Dominican Republic boasts some of the best sorts of rum in the world. Please, consume it very carefully – it is a strong beverage. Locals also like cold beer. The Dominican Republic offers you a great assortment of international and local drinks. Anyway, I would definitely pay attention to the local rum. No matter if you like it pure or mixed in cocktails, Punta Cana offers you the best rum just for your taste.

Drinking water. Avoid drinking tap water. It’s good to brush your teeth or take a shower, but use bottled water to drink. Make sure that you are maintaining your body hydrated. In tropical climate, it is very important to stay hydrated. Make sure the first thing you do after you wake up and brush your teeth –...


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