10 tips for those considering a trip to the Dominican Republic:
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Vacation in Dominican Republic: tips
Useful tips for those who are planning to go to the Dominican Republic.
1. 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.
2. The free possession and carrying of short-barreled firearms is allowed in the Dominican Republic, and it is quite common to see armed people on the streets. Usually it is only an external attribute, cases of use of weapons on the streets are rare. However, they are not hidden, and this becomes a kind of guarantee of safety.
3. If you are looking for an address, please note that the address system here is quite confusing. Most often addresses indicate street intersections, not house numbers, or the name of two streets between which the place you are looking for is located.
4. No specific immunizations are required to enter the Dominican Republic. Vaccinations against yellow fever, typhoid, and polio are recommended. A small risk of severe malaria exists year-round in the rural areas of the country's western provinces.
5. Bring insect repellent and sunscreen with a high degree of protection. Most beaches are free of dangerous marine life as the coastal waters are protected from the ocean by coral reefs. It is dangerous to swim in the open sea, as you can get into the zone of strong sea currents, meet sharks and other dangerous sea creatures. Where the ocean is open, there are coastal currents, check this information at the beaches separately.
6. Medical care in the country is paid, it is recommended to have international medical insurance.
7. Use only mineral water for drinking, which is sold in plastic bottles.
8. Be careful and before you take a cab or hire an interpreter, agree on a price. It is important to do this in advance so that there are no surprises later on with an overcharge.
9. Bring lightweight clothing in your carry-on luggage so that when you leave the airport, you don't boil in the hot, humid air with no way to change. Especially if you are traveling from winter to Dominican summer.
10. It is better to change dollars for local currency in banks. In the hotel and at the airport the exchange rate is not favorable. You will need local money in many stores and restaurants, it is better to bargain with it when buying souvenirs. Do not take EUR with you, the exchange rate here is very unfavorable, which is usually equated to USD.
