When travelling to the Dominican Republic, it is important to be aware of the local water quality. While it is generally safe to gargle with tap water after brushing your teeth, it is not recommended to drink from the tap. Bottled water is widely available and many tourists even use it to brush their teeth, especially if they have a sensitive stomach. The Dominican Republic is a popular tropical destination for visitors seeking sun, sand and an affordable Caribbean holiday.
It features impressive mountain ranges, fertile valleys and semi-desert plains, but the main attraction is its beautiful 1,287km of golden sandy coastline and warm waters. The Dominican Republic generally has a warm climate year-round, ranging from 25˚C (77˚F) to 28˚C (82˚F). The rainy season depends on the area of the country. On the north coast, rains are common from November to January.
However, in Santo Domingo, the wet season lasts from May to November, with May being the wettest month of all. In Punta Cana, it's a safe place to be and you have the advantage of extra police patrolling the tourist areas. Tourists are advised not to drink tap water and people with sensitive stomachs are advised to use bottled water for brushing their teeth. Since you are travelling to a different ecological environment than what your body is used to ingesting, the microbes in the Dominican Republic's water may affect some people very negatively.
Therefore, it is recommended to drink purified bottled water which is available everywhere in the Dominican Republic. Hotels and restaurants use purified water to clean and cook their food and make ice for their ice machines. There will be bottled water in your room, and drinking water from jugs and ice served will be fine, filtered on site. Before you travel to the Dominican Republic, here are 11 things to know: Riviera Maya - Jamaica - Punta Cana - Puerto Vallarta - Cap Cana - Costa Mujeres.
