Proud representative of the Caribbean and bustling capital of the Dominican Republic, where the oldest European settlement in the Americas was founded, Santo Domingo holds more than just historic intrigue. Privileged owner of gorgeous white-sand beaches and colonial-era cobblestone streets, lined with charismatic vendors and elderly dominoes players, this city is swiftly modernizing, with upscale resorts and a booming, internationally-inspired gastronomic scene. While Machismo culture dies rigid and Catholicism remains dominant, the Dominican Republic wins out as the Caribbean’s most LGBT-friendly nation, a place where attitudes towards sexuality are loosening, albeit slowly. When the sun sets, the rainbow flag flies, particularly in the heritage Zona Colonial where fashionable immature crowds merge to gossip about the night’s gay festivities. As well as the annual Male lover Pride Parade, it’s the twice-annual Draguéalo Parties that you’ll want to observe out for – a true spectacle! For more intuition into what to do in Santo Domingo, read our Santo Domingo lgbtq+ travel guide…
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TRS Turquesa Hotel - Adults Only - All Inclusive, is a luxurious adults-only, all-inclusive resort located on the stunning Bávaro Beach in Punta Cana. This Queer friendly haven is part of the expansive Grand Palladium complex but proposals an exclusive and intimate experience, featuring upscale amenities and a peaceful beachfront setting. Guests can appreciate elegant suites with secret terraces, some featuring swim-up access, along with personalized butler service for a truly indulgent stay.
Dining at TRS Turquesa Hotel - Adults Only - All Inclusive is an trial in itself, with access to multiple a la carte restaurants, including gourmet options like La Boheme for French cuisine and Helios for Mediterranean-inspired beach club vibes. Relaxation and wellness are also a highlight, with access to Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness, offering revitalizing treatments and a serene hydrotherapy area.
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The Dominican Republic Islands along with the capital Santo Domingo and touristic urban area of Punta Cana are considered a safe destination for LGBT tourists. LGBT people tend to tackle no discrimination issues in resorts and very touristic areas. Most Dominicans inhabitants are quite tolerant of same-sex relationships and in the islands we can find some gay warm hotels Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Although homosexuality is not technically legal in the D.R., a staunchly Catholic country, it is more prevalent in the D.R. than anywhere else in the Caribbean, with the possible exception of Cuba, where many young men and women have turned to prostitution, especially in Havana.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the Dominican Republic execute not enjoy the equal rights as non-LGBT residents, and face legal and social challenges that are not experienced by other people. While the Dominican Criminal Code does not expressly prohibit homosexuality or cross-dressing, it also does not address discrimination or harassment on the account of sexual orientation or gender
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Santo Domingo is a paradoxical metropolis where an intensely urban experience mixes with colonial wonders and seaside resort bliss.
You’ll often wonder if you’re really in the Caribbean amid the chaotic traffic and high-rise towers, but blaring bachata music, a relaxed pace of life and that hot-and-stick climate quickly remind you of the fact.
Similarly, Gay Santo Domingo is contradictory. The most LGBT-friendly region in the Caribbean – which admittedly is a very subdued bar – except maybe Cuba, Dominicans have a relatively uncover attitude to sexuality similar to those found in Thailand and Brazil.
While like many religious destinations, including Kuala Lumpur, Guadalajara and Istanbul, the gay scene in Santo Domingo is very subtle during the day but positively wild at night.
Sure, everyone enjoy to appear honest and church-going during the day, but what does on