Is Las Terrenas safe? For most visitors and residents who use normal precautions, Las Terrenas can be a comfortable place to visit and live — but we would never describe it as completely risk-free. That would not be honest. The Dominican Republic is currently under a Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution advisory from the U.S. Department of State because of crime. The advisory says crime is a concern throughout the country while also noting that tourist destinations generally