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Tourist Trap: Chatty Guys
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  • Updated by Matravel on Oct 13, 2005
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    • Beware of those "nice" chatty guys that approach you as soon as you step in a monument or even in the Colonial city.
    Granted, they are tourist guides and they know their way. However ask the tour price BEFORE walking with them. My husband ( a nice naive American) pull out his wallet and I could actually see this guys' eyes sprinkle! He demanded 20 dollars for a 10 min walk!!!
    Also, be patient when shopping! Don't rush, you will probably get a nice quality souvenir if you browse carefully.

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    At Least Do This: Ask the price, or just nicely refuse to be shown around or directed to any shop.
    Alternative: Get a guide or a book about Santo Domingo. Trust me, there's not that much to see in the colonial city. You could actually see the whole colonial part in a day without the help of a guide.
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