Discrimination in the dominican republic against dark skinned people?

Question

Hi Guys. Ok. So I'm travelling with a group of friends to the DR (Puerto Plata) next month and I must say I'm kinda worried. I have been reading up about the attitudes and discrimination towards dark-skinned blacks down there And I happen to be a dark skinned Guyanese girl. I really don't want to go for this reason because I feel like I will be discriminated against, but majority rules and its a graduation trip...so I'm going along with it. So...I need advice. What should I do? Where can we go for fun (appart from staying on the resort) Where should I avoid..etc. I want to make sure I feel comfortable when I'm down there, but right now I don't feel like I will be. Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi guayanaba...!,

The answer from "zaliad.." is partly right. So don't worry about the fact your have a different color or your are bigger or

smaller than others. If you are a bunch of young people and want to go out of your hotel/resort, I can suggest you a lot of activities, but as you know I can't do it here, because this is commercial. So I suggest If you like to contact me on my e-mail (look at info) and tell me how many you are and what do you like to do and I will be Happy to help you and even be your guide, so there will be no problem with language.

See you in Puerto Plata and have a blast!

Happy Feet

Answer 2

Hey.. I'm from the dominican republic... i have lived there half of my life... i can't tell you this they do have discrimination against dark skinned people but it's not to the point where you can't have fun...... yes they are ignorant and the stupid part is the ones that discriminte are black.. you must know you will and can have fun... i do recomend to enjoy your trip with no worries because they WILL NOT harrass you because you are darked skinned... and you will get a lot of guys after you THAT'S A FACT...... if you go out clubbing you will be prfectly fine because you are going to a very tourist based area and as soon as they notice you are NOT dominican you will be praised.. what can i say we love foreigners..... Don't eat to much in the hotel the food is good YES.. but you won't really enjoy what it's like being in dr if you don't get out of the hotel and see the sites... if you guys are adventourus i recommend you go to LOS CHARCO DE DAMAJAGUA.. it's 27 natral pools inside a waterfall it's in puerto plata and it's absolutly beautiful if you decide to go please wear water shoes or snikers or you won't be able to bear it all.. you can take your camara the guides are great at not letting anything valueable getting weat.... for party go to cabarete to the main street were all the clubs and bars are it's like spring break in mexico it's great.... and stay away from the random black guys not to be discriminatory but SERIOUSLY the are prostitutes as in pay and you will get some they will mostly approche you in bars and clubs but if you ignore them they go away... they are called sankipanki in dr because they are bisexual i mean anything for money./... but yeah go have fun you will enjoy it it's a great country to go  to explore the beaches and enjoy the sites.... don't let anyone talk you down... have a great time...ohh and you only have to be 18 to drink alcohol but noone evr cards you so you can be 12 and they still give it to you so don't drink so much you can't remember your name........ AGAIAN HAVE BUNCHES OF FUN......

Answer 3

I'm Guyanese too....YAHOOOO!!!!