Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Montevideo, Uruguay; address Divina Comedia 1540, 11500, Montevideo; phone +59826287766. Head of mission: Mr. Fidel…
Head of mission: Mr. Fidel Ernesto Santana Mejía, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Head of mission: Mr José Ricardo Cueva Fernandez, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
The Dominican Republic is an appealing destination for some Uruguayan travelers, thanks to its rich natural beauty and cultural heritage. With 2.2 million Uruguayans traveling abroad each year, a portion may find the Dominican Republic an attractive option for their vacations.
The Dominican Republic has a safety ranking of 95th out of 160 countries according to the Global Peace Index, which is lower than Uruguay's ranking of 51st. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in the Dominican Republic is 10.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Uruguay's 8.9. Additionally, the Dominican Republic faces challenges with organized crime, scoring higher on various indices related to mafia presence, crime networks, and trafficking compared to Uruguay. For instance, the Dominican Republic has a score of 5.0 for mafia groups, while Uruguay scores 1.5. While many tourists visit the Dominican Republic without incident, it is advisable for travelers from Uruguay to stay informed about their surroundings and take standard safety precautions.
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