NIGHT LIFE

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The eastern coast of the island stays relatively quiet throughout the night, although the once sleepy fishing villages are continually under development and have recently become a hub of tourist activity with the rise of world-class resorts.
Most nighttime activities revolve around the resorts. Evening shows and scrumptuous dinners are the typical end to a relaxing day in the sun.
After dinner, spend the evening strolling the winding cobblestone streets window shopping for that perfect souvenir.
Punta Cana is the site of the Caribbean's longest stretch of white-sand beach. Twenty glorious miles lined with coconut palms and other trees allow for a private engagement of wine and conversation, and a refreshing dip in the ocean waters is an ideal way to cool off from those hot Caribbean nights.

There are 4 casinos in Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada. They feature black jack, craps, roulette and poker. Some offer beginners a one-hour lesson in black jack or craps nightly, free of charge. The casinos will take U.S. dollars. Keep in mind the exchange rate is poor in the casinos, so if you must change foreign money do it somewhere else.
Andromeda in Heavens Hotel, Charlie's in Jack Tar Village Casino, and Crazy Moon in Paradise Beach Resort are popular discos in Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada. They offer a mix of merengue, salsa and international pop music. All have cover charges, which equal to about $2. If you want more of a local crowd, Tropimal is very popular and has a good mix of residents and tourists.
In Sosua, Casablanca is a great place for dancing and partying, and they play mostly American music. La Roca is the oldest bar, disco and eatery in one. With beautiful decor, comfy couches, good food and music, it suits just about anyone's mood. Tropic Disco is a rooftop club featuring billiard tables, dart boards, a dance floor and good sound system. However, Moby Dick Disco is by far the most popular disco. Be cautious though, as prostitutes and thieves are known to hang around this area waiting for naïve visitors.
For a quieter, more relaxing night in Sosua, Tree Top Lounge is a British-owned pub with lots of games, such as backgammon, cards and scrabble.
Nearby Cabarete is gaining quite a reputation for its nightlife. Many of the beach restaurants double as bars at night and are open until the next day. You can do the merengue or listen to rock bands. Some of the hot spots are New Wave Café, Onno's Bar, Las Brisas and Tiki Bar. The locals will be glad to tell you where the hot spot is that night.

Discos, clubs and casinos light up the nights in Santo Domingo.
Maunaloa Night Club in the Centro de los Héroes has live music and comedians. Upmarket occasionally has live Latin jazz while downtown has lots of merengue in a very dark atmosphere. El Rincón Habanero attracts working class enthusiasts of Cuban son music. They dance between tables to old records of 1940s and 1950s. Café Atlántico serves Mexican food and is popular with the 20-something crowd.
Another highly recommended nighttime event in Santo Domingo is known as Taino dancing. In Parque Mirador, there are shows of Taino dancing in a deep natural cave with stalactites and pictographs. It's a spectacular setting and very popular, so be sure to reserve seats 24 hours in advance.
Also, concerts and other cultural events are often held at the National Theatre in Santo Domingo.