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Just east of Boca Chica begins a 25-kilometre-long line of
rocky coast dotted with all-inclusive resorts, collectively
known as Juan Dolio.
This resort area has never quite matched Boca Chica, its
northern rival, but a couple of its new resorts are the
equal of any all-inclusive in the country - if it weren't
for the beach.
Though the sand is perfectly acceptable, dead coral under
the water makes swimming and walking in the water
uncomfortable, and the beaches are no match for what you'll
find at Punta Cana.
Nonetheless, you can have a good time here, primarily
because of a couple of great independent hotels and the
plethora of local nightlife.
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Eating and drinking
For dining, stick to the two excellent Italian
restaurants along Juan Dolio's main strip. The best place
for nightlife depends on which night of the week it
is. The entire Juan Dolio crowd heads to Café Giulia
(Vila del Mar 288) on Mondays, Chocolate Bar (Calle
Central 127) on Fridays and El Batey disco (Calle
Central 84) on Saturdays.
Fior di Loto
Calle Central 517. Tremendous pastas, traditional Dominican
seafood dishes and some really excellent Indian curries set
amid a pleasantly off-beat dining room of Far Eastern
artifacts and private couches shielded by billowing
curtains.
Restaurante El Sueño
Calle Central 486. Formal Italian fare in a relatively swank
outdoor patio and with outstanding service. In addition to
the pastas, which are excellent, try the chicken scaloppini
in white wine sauce or bass filet in mushroom sauce.
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