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      "title": "Underage sexual activity",
      "body": "The age of consent is 18. Tourists engaging in sexual activity with minors face prosecution in the Dominican Republic and their home country.",
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      "title": "Driving under the influence",
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    "summary": "Travelers in the Dominican Republic focus their safety concerns on alcohol consumption and transportation risks. Regarding drinks, the consensus is to avoid pre-mixed options from resort restaurants and instead ensure your drink is prepared directly in front of you at the bar to avoid tainted alcohol. Transportation presents its own set of dangers, specifically involving ATVs, which are associated with a high frequency of accidents. When moving between locations like Santo Domingo and Las Terrenas, travelers prefer private car shuttles over other methods for ease and security. While travelers seek out paradise destinations, they remain wary of the practical risks inherent in local transit and beverage handling.",
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      {
        "text": "I would just advise you always get the drink made in front of you and not order it from the resort restaurants (I did this for one of my drinks and that was the only time it felt a little funky so I didn't drink that one).",
        "sub": "r/travel",
        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/nox0cp/dominican_republic_alcohol_safety/"
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        "text": "We were worried about the safety of ATVs given there's a lot of accidents with them, if it was even a good idea to get around on them from Las Terrenas to the waterfall (35 min drive).",
        "sub": "r/travel",
        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1r2aarq/dominican_republic_las_terrenas_and_santo_domingo/"
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      {
        "text": "We are going to rent a private car shuttle from SDQ to the town of Las Terrenas because I figured it would be easier than the bus and we have 6 people so it can be split.",
        "sub": "r/travel",
        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1r2aarq/dominican_republic_las_terrenas_and_santo_domingo/"
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        "text": "The Dominican Republic is generally a safe country."
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      {
        "text": "Relatively fewer streets, particularly ones that are not main thoroughfares, are well-lit after dark than you might expect or see back home, even in the capital of Santo Domingo."
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        "text": "Malaria can be a rare issue around rainforests if travelers don't take protective measures such as repellents against mosquito bites."
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        "text": "There is a risk of dengue fever and chikungunya fever which is contracted through mosquitoes that bite during the day and during some seasons of the year."
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        "text": "Many of the local foods are safe to eat including the meats, fruits, and vegetables."
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        "text": "Visitors, however, should not drink any of the local water and should stay with bottled water or other beverages. It is important for visitors to stay hydrated in the hot, humid climate."
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        "text": "Sunburn and sun poisoning are a great risk. The sun is very bright here. Use at least SPF30 sunblock. Limit sun exposure."
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        "text": "The country's adult HIV/AIDS prevalence is reaching 2.0% or 1 in 50 adults, which is almost 3 times higher than the USA. Practice safe sex."
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  "whatChanged": "The Dominican Republic sketch score sits at 70 today, up one point, while US and Canadian advisories remain at level 2 due to crime. Keep an eye on the global measles notice before you book.",
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