The Dominican Republic is the most visited Caribbean destination, with millions of visitors each year staying in sprawling beachfront resorts, and disembarking from cruise ships. Beyond the crystal clear blue water and white sand beaches, however, the D.R. is a prosperous country, where daily life is governed by Catholic tradition but is also socially progressive in many ways. The local LGBTQ community does not receive much recognition from the government, but same-sex relationships were decrimi...
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The only men's bathhouse in Santo Domingo. Cheap drinks, bring your own condoms if you use them. Rumor has...
108 C. Arzobispo Nouel, Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, as the capitol and largest city in The D.R., is a generally comfortable destination for LGBTQ travelers. The D.R. is a conservative country, with a strong influence from the Catholic Church, but attitudes towards same-sex relationships are progressing among the general population. Be prepared for public cruising.
As the D.R. is a conservative country, the Pride parade in Santo Domingo is small. The event is organized by https://www.revasard.org/. For a much bigger event, attend Carnival at the end of February.