What can you not eat or drink in the Dominican Republic?

NEVER DO the following in the Dominican Republic:
  • 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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8, Food & Water Precautions). Advise travelers not to eat raw or undercooked seafood, and remind them to drink only purified, bottled water. Ice served in well-established tourist locations is usually made from purified water and safe to consume. Ice might not be safe in remote or non-tourist areas, however.

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While Dominican food is not to be missed, coffee is the most central part of everyday life in the Dominican Republic. In fact, it is the Dominican national non-alcoholic drink. Everybody drinks it. To refuse an offer of a cafecito is seen as ungracious, and sometimes downright unpatriotic!

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Baggage is declared upon arrival on the island and when you depart. Do NOT bring illegal drugs, animal products and agricultural items. CURRENCY: The Peso is the National currency of the Dominican Republic.

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See a healthcare provider if your symptoms are severe or last for more than a few days. You can prevent it by avoiding unsafe water and not eating unsafe foods.

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