- What to bring from the Dominican Republic from alcohol?
- A precious gift
- Fragrant souvenir
- Dominican cosmetics
- Primitive art
Having reached the resort located on the other side of the world, the tourist dreams only of golden sand on the beach and the same rays of the sun, of the azure waters of the ocean and complete relaxation. But two days later, he realizes that he would like to take a piece of this blessed land with him. So the question arises of what to bring from the Dominican Republic, with what extraordinary gizmos the local craftsmen can please. In this article, we will talk about souvenirs with a national character, about things, household items and interiors that can be brought from the Dominican Republic.
What to bring from the Dominican Republic from alcohol?
Local residents in this regard are not much different from their neighbors; rum is considered the national alcoholic drink in the Dominican Republic. Therefore, tourists can safely grab a bottle or two of rum with them. Many Dominicans use this strong alcoholic drink in its pure form; you can also see it in a variety of cocktails. Therefore, when buying, you can ask for several recipes with the participation of rum, in order to then arrange a party in your homeland in the best Dominican traditions.
Another well-known alcoholic drink in the Dominican Republic is mamajuana; locals attribute fantastic properties to it, assuring that it works no worse than Viagra. True, only 1 liter of strong alcohol is allowed to be taken out of the country, so tourists will have to think carefully about what to take with them.
Local cigars, which are in no way inferior to their Cuban "colleagues", can make a company for these not entirely useful, but original gifts from an exotic resort. Real cigars are made only by hand; local tour operators offer a trip to one of the tobacco factories, where you can get acquainted with the manufacturing process, from growing tobacco to packaging. In addition, the cost of cigars at the factory will be much lower.
A precious gift
In the shopping list of every wealthy tourist vacationing in the Dominican Republic, there will certainly be precious and semi-precious stones, products with their participation. The most popular among the guests are the following pebbles: amber; larimar.
Travelers are well aware of amber from the promoted Lithuanian and Latvian resorts; now it is the turn of the Dominican solar treasure. Local amber is considered one of the best in the world, is sold in pure and cut form, has many colors and shades. In addition to the usual yellow range, you can see amber stones of deep red color, as well as extremely rare - gray and blue shades of amber.
Few have heard of the larimar, since this semi-precious stone is found only in the Dominican Republic. It has a variety of colors, from a delicate shade of azure to deep blue. The stone goes well with gold and silver, although such jewelry is quite expensive. Therefore, you can see practical options for combining larimar with cheaper metals, while it will still remain the best gift from a Dominican resort for your beloved. It remains to add that, according to local beliefs, a pebble has a positive effect on a person's aura.
Fragrant souvenir
Another great gift that a tourist takes away for himself or for friends is coffee. The export of this fragrant drink, however, is limited, no more than 500 grams per person, but if the whole family came to rest, then the purchase will be quite significant.
It is known that Dominican coffee occupies the third line of the rating in terms of quality, experienced travelers call the best variety - Santo Domingo, the name is given in honor of the beautiful capital of the Dominican Republic. It is imperative to write down the recipe for making Dominican coffee in order to treat friends and colleagues with a divine drink.
Dominican cosmetics
Good gifts for the beautiful half of humanity are, of course, cosmetics. In the Dominican Republic, you can buy cosmetics based on natural or exotic products. The first includes coconut oil, which is present in the composition of balms, shampoos, cream, and the oil itself will be a good gift. An exotic Dominican beauty souvenir is a snail cream that locals also attribute magical properties to.
The only advice is that you don't need to look for such cosmetics in souvenir crowds or shops on the coast. The highest quality and freshest product is sold in local pharmacies.
Primitive art
Another area of Dominican shopping is the purchase of art objects, most of the artwork is done in the technique of primitivism. Such "naive" canvases are bought up in large quantities by tourists and are a good reminder of an exotic vacation.
