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Dominican Republic

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Guide to Dominican Republic

Basic Information

The Dominican Republic welcomes visitors almost all year round. Countless white sand beaches, waves of the Caribbean Sea, palm trees and hot skies await guests. And there are also cozy small towns, and a lot of entertainment. Every year whales come to the shores of the island of Haiti, and carnivals and festivals can only be envied. Or come and see everything with your own eyes. Whatever you are looking for, a quiet vacation among nature, or active life, sports and hiking, there is everything here.

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Capital
Santo Domingo
Language
Spanish
Currency
Dominican peso
Time zone
GMT -4
Population
11 036 000
Territory
48,730 km²

Dishes worth trying:

Manga — the first of this region's banana dishes, stewed green banana slices with bacon, cheese and onions.

Mofongo — thick banana puree on the basis of meat broth, quite a hearty dish in which the flavor of banana is revealed from a very unusual side.

Sancocho — the first course, a thick soup of Spanish origin with at least 7 different meats and plenty of Dominican vegetables.

Asopao de Mariscos — thick rice soup with seafood, spicy seasoned.

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Things to do in Dominican Republic

  • Visit the carnival in Santa Domingo.
  • Dive to the shipwreck off Catalina Island.
  • See the world's celebrities in Cap Cana.
  • Swim with dolphins in Punta Cana.
  • Check out the lagoon near Rio San Juan.
  • Breathe in the paradisiacal air of Saona Island.
  • Pick up amber on the beaches of Sosua.
  • Ride the wave at Cabarete.
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Tips

Tipping is usually included in the price of service in hotels, in restaurants it is customary to leave 10% of the order price to the waiter. Maids and porters are usually entitled to 1-2 USD.
Use only mineral water for drinking, which is sold in plastic bottles.
Medical care in the country is paid, it is recommended to have international medical insurance.
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Sights

National parks and beautiful nature reserves are the main attractions of the Dominican Republic. There is no abundance of historical and architectural values here, but still you will definitely find something to see. We have collected for you a list of the most interesting places that you should definitely see with your own eyes.
Cathedral of Santo Domingo
Erected in honor of the Holy Virgin between 1514 and 1540. It is the oldest cathedral in America. The building is constructed of golden-coral-colored limestone.
Los Tres Ojos Nature Park
Located near Santo Domingo. In the park you can visit a zoo, an aquarium, caves with stalactites and stalagmites, grottoes, where at a depth of 15 meters there are three lakes with dark blue water.
Los Aitises National Park
Located on the Samana Peninsula. It is a paradise for fans of ecotourism. Mangrove swamps, palm and cotton thickets, picturesque green islands and caves.

Tours to Dominican Republic

Domestic tourists are little known Dominican Republic, so tours here are bought not so often. But fans of exotic vacations should include this place in their list of must-see places.

The main purpose of tours to this distant state - endless snow-white beaches. If it is important for you to know how Haitian sand differs from the sand of other resorts in the world, then look for the best tours to the Dominican Republic.

In principle, except for luxurious beaches and hotels here can not offer anything more to the tourist. The only bonus to trips in this direction is exotic Haitian cuisine and a little sightseeing.

But the remoteness of the republic affects the cost of tours in this direction. Thus, the price of a two-week trip for two people to the most popular resort of the country, Punta Cana, is 1,800 USD. And this is the price of a hot offer. And the less time you plan to spend at the resort, the more expensive the vacation will cost.

Even combined itineraries are unlikely to be cheaper. For example, if you stop for a couple of days in Munich and then spend 10 days in Punta Cana, the tour will cost the same 1 800 USD.

Of course, you can try to find hot deals, which are offered by tour operators just before the date of departure. Do not expect that they will be quite inexpensive.

Where to go Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is, first of all, beaches and all the richness of sea vacation, active and relaxing. In addition, there are a lot of incredibly luxurious reserves, there are even mountains, on which you can walk. And dense jungles beckon with green canopy and exotic plants and animals. This is not counting the fact that the resorts of the country meet all ideas of luxury. So if you decide to go here, tripmydream will help you decide where to go on vacation in the Dominican Republic and find airline tickets at the lowest prices.
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When to go Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is a warm country, it has sea and natural sights, delicious national cuisine, and opportunities for active recreation. All this operates all year round, except that the end of summer and the beginning of fall are marked by showers and even hurricanes. But they are not here every day, and in general you can have a good vacation at this time. So the trip will be relevant at any time of the year. tripmydream will help you decide when to go on vacation to the Dominican Republic.

Dominica in spring

Almost all year round the temperature in the Dominican Republic stays at +25°C and up to +35°C. In spring it gets warmer, and by mid-April the weather can be called hot. So if you do not want to catch the rainy season and humid heat of the Haitian summer, come here in the first half of spring.
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Dominican Republic in summer

Wet and hot weather, numerous downpours and storms - that's what awaits you at this time. Of course, thunderstorms do not occur every day and not everywhere, so check exactly where you are going. And the average temperature at this time here is not less than +30°C, sometimes even higher.
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Dominican Republic in the fall

The second half of fall is considered the most pleasant time for beach vacations in the Dominican Republic. September is inexpensive for a vacation, but showers are possible. So if you want to catch still not too high prices, come in October, in November the peak season begins.
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Dominican Republic in winter

The perfect time to travel around the island of Haiti is in the winter. It can be about celebrating the new year in these parts, or about relaxing on the beaches of February, as warm and pleasant as the whole year. So you'll be able a vacation in any of the winter months.
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Climate and weather in Dominican Republic by months

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Usefulness

To make your trip to Dominica perfect, tripmydream has compiled helpful tips and travel tweaks.

Visa to Dominican Republic

Neither Ukrainian nor Russian citizens need a visa to the Dominican Republic. However, there are a few subtleties that you should know when visiting this country.

Customs & Tax Free

Alcohol, cigarettes and groceries - what is prohibited to bring in and out of the Dominican Republic. Learn the customs nuances important to this country.

Customs regulations

Travel by car

We advise you to rent a car in Dominica to travel around the island and visit as many interesting places as possible.

Lease terms and traffic rules

Phrasebook for tourists

Your Spanish language skills will come in handy, so stock up on a phrasebook for all your travel needs.

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Public transport and prices

The most convenient way to get around the Dominican Republic is by car and boat. Find out how you can travel conveniently in the country.

Transportation

Events

If you want to time your trip to the Dominican Republic to coincide with some great event in the country, take a look at the calendar we've prepared for you.

Holidays and Events

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