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If the passion of merengue and salsa
dancing sounds like the kind of nightlife you'd like to encounter, and then hit the local scene. Exotic local rum is served
with coke, as the traditional drink of the area, along with the traditional drinks of one of the more famous bars is Hemingway's
in Playa Dorada. Live music is often played on Saturday nights. Many discos can also be found in this resort area at
hotels that charge outsiders a cover, usually between $10 & $15, depending upon exchange rates. A knowledge of merengue
and salsa dancing will make you feel a part of the scene, but in the tourist and hotel areas the discos are definitely up
to speed on the latest rock and dance tunes from America to Europe. If you want to mix with the locals, you can learn merengue
at the clubs or your hotel. Dominicans socialize through dance and it's usually left to the men to ask the ladies to join
them on the dance floor.
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For a fun night on the town try a Dominican Casino.
These casinos are set in a scenic tropical setting, making your night out a fun adventure. The casinos feature typical blackjack,
craps, roulette, poker and slot machines. Players must be at least 18 years of age. Casinos are open from Mon- Fri 4pm-4am
weekends 4pm-6am.
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A rhythmic mix from African and Caribbean origins, merengue is very much part of life here! Puerto Plata host a well-know
Merengue Festival in late October with a mix of live merengue, open-air food stalls, parades, and dancers. |
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