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Eat where Dominicans eat: comedores in Friusa and Ver\u00f3n serve la bandera for \u20ac4 to \u20ac7, and beach shacks at Macao fry fish.\r\n\r\nLos Corales has cafes and international restaurants.\r\n\r\nRestaurant bills add 18 per cent tax and a 10 per cent service charge by law, so check whether menu prices include them; a little extra for good service is appreciated.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Comedores | In Friusa and Ver\u00f3n\r\nFried fish | Playa Macao\r\nLa bandera | From \u20ac4\r\nTourist zone | Pricey","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Punta Cana","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Nightlife is mostly in the resorts and in a handful of bars and clubs in B\u00e1varo and Los Corales, some with beach parties.\r\n\r\nColmados in local neighbourhoods are the cheap alternative.\r\n\r\nCocktails cost \u20ac6 to \u20ac12. 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Comedores charge \u20ac4 to \u20ac7 a plate.\r\n\r\nSaona trips cost about \u20ac60 to \u20ac100, Ojos Ind\u00edgenas about \u20ac40 to \u20ac50, and surf lessons about \u20ac40 to \u20ac60.\r\n\r\nUS dollars are widely accepted, but prices in pesos are usually better.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From around \u20ac18\u201330\r\nSaona trip | About \u20ac60\u2013100\r\nOjos Ind\u00edgenas | About \u20ac40\u201350\r\nComedor plate | \u20ac4\u20137","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Punta Cana","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"The tourist area is generally safe. Petty theft happens, so do not leave belongings on the beach.\r\n\r\nAgree taxi fares before getting in, and book tours through your accommodation or known operators rather than beach sellers.\r\n\r\nRip currents occur at Macao; swim with care. Do not drink the tap water; bottled and refill jugs are cheap everywhere. 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