Can I brush my teeth with Punta Cana water?

Do not brush your teeth or drink any tap water in the Dominican. There will be bottled water provided in your room, and the drinking water from pitchers and ice served will all be ok, it's filtered on site. Tap water in the DR is not safe, locals use it but they are used to it.



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While the picturesque landscape may encourage you to let your guard down, digesting tap water is one instance you should not, especially in the Dominican Republic. According to the Centers for Disease Control, you should only drink purified or bottled water with sealed tops.

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Hygiene and Sanitary Rules
  • Never drink tap water. ...
  • Never eat fruit and vegetables from stalls and fruit kiosks without washing and peeling them. ...
  • Not drink fresh juice from fruit kiosks. ...
  • Not use ice from kiosks. ...
  • Not play with street animals. ...
  • Not eat raw meat and fish (ceviche).


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Brushing teeth with tap water in the Dominican Republic is not recommended unless the water quality is guaranteed to be filtered or treated. In most cases, using boiled, filtered, or bottled water is a safer option for traveling.

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Although food hygiene at large, all-inclusive resorts and popular tourist locations has improved in the past few years, travelers' diarrhea (TD) continues to be the most common health problem for visitors to the Dominican Republic (see Sec.

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Food debris and sugary foods are the primary causes of plaque build-up in your mouth. If you are flying frequently, it won't be long before it leads to gingivitis (or periodontitis). For even longer flights (think Canada to Singapore, Australia, or China), it's advisable to brush twice on the plane.

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The majority of the coffee is organically grown?no harmful chemicals?and coffee trees are grown between shade trees and other crops, including cacao, maintaining rich soils and creating a great environment for animal life.

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Beaches in Punta Cana offer true tropical paradises with sand and surf that extends forever, tropical environs, clean seashores, palm trees, and all the relaxation you need. Here, you can relax on powder-soft white sands, swim and surf in crystal clear turquoise water, and escape from the stress of your daily life.

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The currency in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican Peso (DOP). That being said, US Dollars are widely accepted and actually preferred over the peso. Taxis, excursion vendors, and restaurants will all accept USD and usually have the same rate as the bank.

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Whether you want to dance all night or chill with cocktails on the beach, Punta Cana has a setting for everyone. While the Dominican resort town is among the Caribbean's most desirable destinations for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, its nightlife is pretty spectacular, too.

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“Los aseos” has a similar meaning to el servicio but isn't used as often. The word for “toilet” itself in Spanish is “el inodoro” or, less commonly, “el váter.” Just like English, Spanish has many different ways of referring to the bathroom or toilet.

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