Dominican Republic Semana Santa. WARNING! This is Crazy 😳 2024 Easter in Cabarete Puerto Plata

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@CarlosRamirez-vo1jt]

I love DR - I want to move out of Colombia 🇨🇴 I love it there

[@marly5]

Hi, Trevor and Anna: the reason so many people go to the beach and are so festive on Easter ( Holy Week) is because is the longest holiday of the year, so a lot of people take advantage of that and go to visit family, the beach or rivers. Santo Domingo in comparison is almost empty. Although a lot of people go “partying “ many others go to church. The Church has many activities. And a small proportion stays home in the quiet. The presence of police and military is because sadly Holy Week is a time for a lot of accidents and death. The helicopters are patrolling the coast for posible people in distress and some beaches are close and they check that no one is there. The people in orange are Defensa Civil is a group of members and volunteers ( many of them are lifeguards) that give their time to vigil and give advice to the people and patrol the place looking for possible problematic situations. Hope that helps!

[@mariaperez442]

Our country is the best country, we get along well with everyone, welcome to enjoy it🇩🇴❤

[@santos7093]

Please welcome to my country and thank you so much to visit my home, my country that is the most visited country in America just below United States and Mexico, I’m glad to see a lot people enjoy their life and enjoy the little things that live give us in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴, I’m living out so far to my country I miss to be in my land.

[@CarlosRamirez-vo1jt]

I’m Happy to see you back in DR - it’s the main reason I followed you guys - greetings from Colombia

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Cheers Carlos! - Trevor

[@nelsongomez480]

Great perspective, guys! It's a tradition for Dominicans to go to the beach for the Easter Holiday. Thanks for sharing

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@manuelabrito3815]

Hola me alegro mucho que estén disfrutando de la república dominicana,mi bella isla y es verdad como ustedes lo están narrando es un país muy religioso,pero también muy alegre suerte para mañana 😍

[@olgasuarez7630]

Thanks You Guys you are the best! Thanks for showing so much of my country. Semana Santa is a very important holiday because it's the time of the year when most people have time off. Schools are off the whole week and many companies start on Thursday, so families plan vacation and getaways on those days. Religious activities also are programmed Thursday through Sunday. Good Friday is observed and most places are off and not open, and alcohol is banned. COE is Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia, Emergency Operations Center, includes volunteers from different security organisms and are the ones wearing orange vests. Security authorities like polic and army are displayed all.over to help and protect the population and tourists. I hope you have a good time! Thanks for all you do!!

[@QueensNY718]

Yes, people go to the Catholic church during Holy week, especially Friday, Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Many go to the beach, especially those that dont practice Catholisism as much.

[@copeyano718]

Decades ago, many decades ago. Churches were packed. No drinking, no music, people wouldn’t even drive. Children couldn’t play or talk loud. Since Jesus was dead evil was released and you must be careful. 😂 just a few grandma practice that now days.

[@johnnybravo23]

Catholicism has been in decline for a long time, but Christianity is on the rise throughout the country except in a single province.

[@QueensNY718]

@@johnnybravo23 Not true at all. Please shut your mouth. The Catholic church increased their membership for almost 2 millions worldwide last year. Even many Protestants pastors became Catholic. Do a better research like I did and dont make up stories out of your mind. Your hate against the Catholic church is obvious.

[@royphipps]

Thanks for showing the world about my country ❤️

[@allenderobles8639]

Wow !!! Everything changed in cabarete I remember 20 years ago . Cabarete was the destination number 1 for spring breakers in the Caribbean tecno music for 3 days straight

[@DelightfulTravellers]

It's definitely not like that now - Anna

[@m.montero1303]

Welcome back to the Dominican Republic and millions of blessings for both of you🙏🏼🍀💕🇩🇴

[@maquillamelily212]

Yes Holy Week is Spring Break in DR. I’m glad to hear that it was tamer this year and not too many accidents or casualties

[@DelightfulTravellers]

It's even extra chill on the beach today - Anna

[@edygenaooficial5243]

Mi gente linda 😊 🇩🇴🌴

[@colleenc2023]

What a festive way to celebrate Easter! I hope everyone enjoys themselves and stays safe 😊

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Happy Easter Colleen! - Anna

[@DarlingMesa]

Not seeing that many people in Cabarete this holiday, has to do with the south of the island being heavily promoted by the government and private sectors. This time I went to pedernales and Barahona and I came across with huge crowds just like it used to be in Terrenas Samaná or Sosúa.

[@pilotpeego1820]

Wow, nice to see the locals enjoying their beautiful beaches. Enjoyable video. Thanks guy!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤗 - Anna

[@emiliobueno24]

Heyy!! Thank you for showing how beautiful the Dominican Republic is. Excellent work, I hope you continue to enjoy our island.

[@pauliwalnutz]

That looked like fun. Heading to DR tomorrow!

[@santiagotalaveracuesta5561]

I remembered Holy Week in the 80’s in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 that my country, was so different, like the whole week was quiet from Sunday Palms to Good Friday

[@DelightfulTravellers]

After experiencing yesterday, we can't even imagine that scenario 😬- Anna

[@solentricxinc.9944]

Yes and party at the end😂

[@JosephineAmaro-f6j]

That’s how it was in the 70’s and 80’s. Now Tradition is being lost with the new generations. They’re not as religious as the their parents and grandparents.

[@jmena8118]

Yes, I remember growing up we couldn’t do anything on Holy Week, no noise, music and hammering anything wasn’t allowed, no eating meats. Always some habichuela con dulce that hasn’t changed lol

[@rubenhilario4140]

It’s a great place … I go to cabarete all the time .. love it

[@masqjode75]

it is reallly nice to have you guys back againg....

[@darrylp902]

Very impressed with the Spanish ordering that empanada! Cool to see the quick edit and post on Easter weekend 👍Happy Easter!🐰

[@DelightfulTravellers]

haha thanks... our Spanish is slowly coming along 😀- Trevor

[@karendelaney9568]

Awesome video…It’s wonderful that they celebrate Easter so passionately…Very Festive…Lots of fun. Happy Easter Trevor & Anna

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@grullord]

I am glad you guys are enjoying yourself. Be safe stay safe. Cheers

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@ireneramirez9792]

Welcome back 🤗So happy you are trying to speak our language. Don’t be afraid everything is normal on easter time👌🤣🤗

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks.. we try to speak Spanish when we can - Anna

[@Whathetruthis]

Trevor and Ana, try to get the empanadas made of Yucca and not flour! Much more tasty.

[@luiscruz3698]

Tourists have never had any safety issues in my country we always take care of you guys so stop believing fake news about our country thank you.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We have zero issues here in the DR... and we try to show that in our videos - Anna

[@reneebarnes2050]

@luiscruz I have been to DR many times and I agree with you! Your country is lovely and the people are lovely. Highly recommend Punta Cana for vacations!!! ❤

[@ryanmccluan7467]

Lol nobody ever has issues in Switzerland. That is of course because nobody has issues in Switzerland. If people complained about crime it’s probably because crime is an issue. I’m not saying you can’t live here and not have a problem, BUT there’s definitely safer areas in the world.

[@dumbphonemom]

I’ve been following them for long time and they’ve always said that the DR is safe. You should watch their other videos.

[@rubirose196]

​@@ryanmccluan7467What a stupid comment . DR is safer than the US by far. You are more likely to die living in the US than visiting DR. If you want to vacation in Switzerland, then by all means go there.

[@spanishprincess409]

I can wait to move to my beautiful DR in December, just so you know the presidente in cans is serve for safety 100%

[@ericcamello3247]

'Ey mi mama ' 😂😂😂 ..somos felices..🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴😁

[@MikoWorldwide]

Great video. The thing is Cabarete didn’t even have a fraction of the amount of excitement, chaos, and people that Las Terrenas had. This year was my first year spending Samana Santa in las Terrenas and it was way better than I expected. I will definitely be returning.🎉

[@DelightfulTravellers]

💯 We knew LT can be wild... but people have said it was less crazy this year VS last 🤷🏻 So much fun either way! We had a blast - Trevor

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Welcome back guys to the DR. I don’t even live there yet; but I’m welcoming you guys back. I just came back from there last week Wednesday and I could definitely see people were starting to prepare for the holy holiday. The supermarkets like Jumbo was so busy. The lines was so long. It’s so fortunate for you guys to experience a holiday in the DR. I look forward to one of those experiences myself. Thanks for the video guys. 👍👍👍

[@dulcekaramelo178]

Hi Guys, I am glad you are back, enjoy the weekend.. Be well..

[@grullord]

Happy Easter Anna and Trevor🎉enjoy. Be safe

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks so much for being a channel member. Happy Easter! - Anna

[@carloscruz9260]

I'm Dominican and I love you guys, I love your videos.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@juliocv02able]

Excellent video Trevor and Anna, I hope you continue enjoying the Dominican Republic, greetings

[@joselinsanchez1285]

I loved this video so much. Missing my beautiful island. Thanks guys 👦 😘

[@loneranger8293]

Hi guys! Sure do miss Cabarete since our February visit. Had such a good time there. We just booked next February a condo in Las Terrenas and hopefully tie our last leg in Cabarate. Wishing you guys safe travels. Cheers!

[@christinawaite8352]

I think it is great how they celebrate Easter!! I see Las Terrenas is much busier in the town so we decided to wait to leave for vacation the following weekend. However I would love to experience the weekend at some point. Thanks for another great video!!!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

LT seems to have the biggest party over Easter for sure. Not sure we'd want to experience that or not 😳- Trevor

[@geogmz8277]

This is a mild! "Semana Santa" weekend. The government threw a bucket of cold water by announcing big gatherings were banned two weeks ago. Usually, there are concerts and parties on all the beaches! Most touristic beaches even have international artists performing. This is the equivalent of Miami Spring Brake Week!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning all happy Easter weekend and happy Easter to all of you guys and you guys are amazing

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Cheers Edward! Thanks for always commenting 🤙- Trevor

[@richardgomez9442]

Back in DR , LOVE IT! Your Spanish is on point. I wonder if you guys like Dominican music? Thank you so much for your videos.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

😀thanks! We of course like DR music! - Trevor

[@taino4281]

For Samana Santa week is huge in DR, families are off and spending time together. And the military goes out to help the national police during the holy week. The chopper is usually to monitor safety in the beach and can be use in water rescue or Medevac situations.

[@janicepottie802]

The contrast of the days was pretty amazing. I learned a lot as always! Many thanks!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Such different days! I think the party on the beach went all night too - Anna

[@bladimirestrella6836]

Now the next holiday you need to try is carnival in punta cana. Next February. Top notch fun.

[@JumpingPlaces]

wild seeing it that busy!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Still a bit shocked here honestly 😳... we're super curious what the beach will look like today - Trevor

[@dumbphonemom]

@@DelightfulTravellersLet us know what it looks like!

[@gloriagonzalez1784]

Hi guys I’m watching this 2 months later but the red dots on the empanadas is how they could tell what is inside of it Cheese is one color chicken is a different color and so for I’m Dominican but I don’t know why they all go crazy on semana santa Beach lover myself but when is nice and quiet Great job guys love your videos 🤗🤗🤗

[@manuelvargas178]

Totally beautiful and energetic, love,,, this is your best video soo far,, 🥰 thanks ☺️ I will see if we your next video but the vives and energy won’t be the same

[@bellem00]

Cabarete is so fun during semana santa!!

[@susannehellstern8485]

Interesting and great to see everyone enjoying themselves. Reminds me when I lived in Bermuda when it was Cup Match Weekend. Still quite cool here in the Halifax, NS area. Brrrr

[@xthen7699]

Welcome Home! So glad to see you back ❤

[@jacquelinebaez5456]

you guys have to try the traditional Dominican Easter desert " Habichuela con dulse ! sweet beans ! sounds yucky but it is so yummy. i like it cold or room temp. some like it warm. it has 5% raisins , 3%round cookies, 10 % white sweet yams, 80% creamy sweet milky bean & 2 % beans. in "Samana" they add coconut milk and also small dumplings. my favorite! don't miss this *no one else in the world is known for this desert (as far i know).

[@ingridmorotti2]

Hello Anna & Trevor, good to see you back home in Cabarete, hope to meet you there in several weeks ;-)

[@ingridfrancetravels]

Thanks for sharing! I was always curious about Semana Santa.

[@Rayvallejo3k]

I was in Cabarete the same weekend (Semana Santa), the authorities decided to move the live stage from Cabarete Beach to the main town in Puerto Plata, exactly to the amphitheater. There was a huge live concert with live merengue orchestras and live djs. Good friday at midnight was when the party started in those bars near the beach in Cabarete, it was mad fun!

[@Nathalie.letstalk]

Hi Anna & Trevor, I’ve been watching your videos for a bit now. Yesss, you convinced me to come to the DR!!! I’m here right now for a month. This past weekend was Insane!!! I drove from Punta Cana, Dominicus, Las Galeras, now at Playa Bonita going back to Las Galeras cause I can’t get enough of that Paradise!! I won’t make it to Cabarete but I will be back straight from Canada to Las Galeras. Thank you for all you do, really. You are both Amazing!! From your neighbour New Brunswicker or Maritimer 🫶😎

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🥰 We're so glad you came to the DR! What a place right? Las Galeras is a gem. Enjoy! - Anna

[@AZUTRAC]

I’m going Thursday with my other half and hope to see you one of the 9 days we’re there!

[@anleniefranks]

Hello Trevor and Ana love watching your travel videos!!! Going to DR in late May early June will you still be there? Would love to get together for lunch or coffee. By the way, the markings on the empanada is so they know after they put them together is what is what. So if it has one red is chicken, 2 red dots cheese, three red dots pizza.

[@juliolinares3508]

Great video, guys. I am glad you came back to DR. I look forward to seeing your new video every week. Great job.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Lots more coming up! 😀 - Anna

[@valerioperalta927]

Wow i'm glad you back enjoy it. Wish i could be there. Planning on going back in end of May.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

So much fun! - Anna

[@yeudi8927]

Jijiji crazy day, The red point on the empanada is to differentiate, they make colored marks and that way they know which one is cheese, which one is chicken, etc.

[@teofilosuarez5253]

My country is very special, I dig it

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Us too!

[@dariopolanco8299]

Thank you for your video.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@matty1098-]

Looks pretty fun but definitely only one weekend for me lol. I throughly enjoy the quiet relaxation of the beaches in LT! Glad to see you back in the DR. Looking forward to more videos ❤

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Oh us too Matty! This weekend was a wild one - Anna

[@joannebader7906]

Great video. Exciting weekend it was for sure. Lots of fun.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@rottngranny2876]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing. We have been at the resort in El Portillo for the Easter weekend and it was awesome ❤

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@EduardoBurgosOnRecess]

holy week is big in the DR. the capital itself gets empty due to every one leave to different parts of the country on vacation they also go to different beaches like Las Terrenas is the main one. they set up stages all over the different beaches for artist to go and perform. lot of us dominican that live ouside the DR we plan our vacation around this time. enjoy it.

[@LyndaMaltais]

Happy Easter to both of you! Thanks for the interesting video

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@lidiagarcia7311]

It is crazy in Eastern week in DR, the entire country is on vacation from work and schools as well. Great video!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We luv it! So cool to be here for the holiday - Trevor

[@WatchTheJoeChannel]

You guys are fun to watch; thank you.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@gregbeltrephotographyllc9587]

Thanks guys! A few additional facts: 1. The red dots outside of the empanadas indicate what’s inside. Otherwise, when the empanadas are finished, no one would be able to tell them apart. 2. $75 peso ($1.50 UDA) for an empanada is not cheap. You’re paying a higher price for three reasons. First, Empanadas Monumental is one of the top and most prestigious national empanada franchises around. Second, the location, this being a tourist destination. Third, the season in which you’re buying the empanada is considered a high demand season. On average in Santo Domingo empanadas will cost around $35 to $50 pesos. Normally, during Semana Santa, Dominicans flock to the cost lines of the island for the reasons you guys already mentioned, but also because this is their chance to get to see some of their favorite artists for free. This year, those public concerts were not allowed. One of the reasons was the trashing of concert locations of previous years. Thanks guys!

[@classyvintagetravels6744]

We just left a week ago and loved every minute of it. I did see how people just throw their garbage on beach. But it was always cleaned up by am. The people of the country are fabulous. I’m from The U.P. And my sister n law if from Chicago. I felt much safer in DR than Chi town . Marie

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Where's the U.P? 🤪 Seriously though - Trevor

[@dylanjosepenaacosta6631]

😍😍😍😍🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@TuPlatanito]

Hello Ana and Trev, were you able to try the famous sweet that is made during Easter, habichuelas con dulce?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We're not sure what that is to be honest - Trevor

[@vickigesner3626]

Beans & potatoes in a sweet sauce. Sounds weird, but pretty tasty and common here at Eastertime

[@fredland8362]

@@DelightfulTravellersyou have being living in DR for so long and you haven’t try our sweet beans 🤣 no puede ser.

[@tania5356]

Semana Santa in DR is like Spring Break week in Mexico

[@estherramos8849]

Beautiful place 🎉

[@MrLulzim47]

Great video as always. Stay safe and all the best.)😊

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@jorgeduran7168]

Welcome back

[@catjanco]

We just left Las Terrenas and they were setting up large stages right on the beach. My sister lives there as an expat and she did exactly what you said, she is hibernating at home until its over, lol

[@geogmz8277]

All concerts and events have been canceled by the government.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

lol.. too funny - Anna

[@wendingourway]

Now that is just a tad bit too busy for me!! lol A happy Easter weekend to you!!

[@topotipo06]

... it's usually a time where people go to their home town .... so cities are empty an everyone is having a good time. also... it's usually really hot by this time of the year, so everyone want to go to water places.

[@melsmysticrealm3768]

Yay! Happy Easter 🐣🐰

[@pedrotroche2737]

In upper Manhattan Monumental's are almost as common as Mcdonalds.

[@juliolinares3508]

Did you guys already taste our famous sweet beans delicatessen (habichuela con dulce)? You need to try it.

[@ThePeter1681]

God bless!

[@dominion1999]

Just to let you know about the red dots in the empanadas. When they make the dough, and put what’s inside (cheese, chicken or pizza sauce), they mark the dough on the outside with food coloring, so they can know what’s the filling inside. They color code with little dots to identify

[@Thatguyyoumettoday]

Random alcohol bans can definitely be a bummer. On my last trip to the Philippines, I went during election season. Well, we learned that they don't serve alcohol anywhere in the country the day before or the day of the elections. Businesses in tourist areas could even apply for an exemption but apparently, no one applied.

[@iangiles3360]

That looked so tame compared to here in Las Terrenas. Friday was supposed to be tame but it was insane. We could hear the music blaring till 4:30 this am. and we are 250 meters off the main drag.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Oh we knew this would be very tame to LT 😳 - Trevor

[@irenedawe8642]

Even the resorts are crazy been there a few time over the years a the local come into the resorts for the weekend and it is nuts

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Woh good to know - Anna

[@tammypitarch]

I'll be there in May! Maybe I'll see you on the Beach ⛱️ ❤

[@DelightfulTravellers]

I'm sure you'll see us around 🤗 - Anna

[@dereckizara]

That happend to me to

[@solentricxinc.9944]

Thank you I'm dominican 🇩🇴

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@lizajane1878]

Great video! Happy Easter 🐣

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@lindamaurice9923]

40 days prior to Easter is lent. That period they don't party, some fast and their activities are really curbed. With Good Friday, lent is over so they party hard that whole weekend. Have fun.

[@snukasuper]

The big Catholic church Easter weekend day is the Saturday night Easter vigil which culminates midnight. By Easter day it is celebration time. It is probably the major family holiday

[@juanespinal2781]

Welcome back home, I wish the government will prohibit music and alcohol between Good Friday and Easter Sunday the way it used to be years ago.

[@sandramortley9915]

It is spring break in the Dominican Republic. A time to enjoy vacation with family and friends. Often a lot of drinking and many people aren't strong swimmers. So that can be a disastrous combination. Enjoy your weekend!

[@juanjaquez3752]

Welcome back. I am sorry for the noise. Enjoy!

[@Bartolo.Gonzalez]

In Cabarete it was seen that everything was quiet, although with a little noise. But it is in Las Terrenas (Samaná) where people lose their minds, because of parties, such as small concerts with excess alcohol.

[@Ali4Beginners]

Tourists should always remember they are a guest in DR

[@DelightfulTravellers]

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[@one11collectiv]

Exactly 💯

[@lalcantara18]

Like anywhere culture must be respected then is all good 😂 we dominicans are friendly but don't mess with our culture other than that party on. 😂

[@solojft]

Tourist are guest and very large contributors to the economy of the Dominican Republic , so it works both ways one hand washes the other we enjoy and u gain in financial gains. Dont get it twisted.

[@one11collectiv]

@solojft You can enjoy and yes they gain, but at the end of the day it is their country you chose to hop on a plane to go to THIER BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY- With the country comes the people and their culture! It's the sense of entitlement for me. I read comments of expats and tourists complaining about the noise this or the other. Do not go to DR if you cannot adapt to the culture. Simple. Stay within your own, live and let live!