- Geographic location:The Dominican Republic is located in the archipelago of the Antilles in the Caribbean. It is also the largest Spanish island, situated east of Cuba and west of Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
- Capital:Santo Domingo
- Language:Spanish
- Travel documents required:Tourist cards are issued upon arrival into the Dominican Republic for around $10. Cizitens that can apply for these include those from the EU, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Japan, Mexico, Russia and the USA
- Voltage used :240 volts at 50Hz
- Time zone:GMT-4
- Dialling code: +1 (809), 1 (829)
- Climate:The Dominican Republic enjoys year round sunshine and tropical heat. The rainy season runs from May to October while hurricane's are most likely during August and September.
- Vaccines:It's recommended to be vacinated against Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and Tetanus. This isn't considered a high risk country for contracting Malaria
- Currency:Peso
Opinioni dei nostri viaggiatori su Repubblica Dominicana
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Punta Cana – Perfect for Families
per AlexAs far as Caribbean islands go, the Dominican Republic is one of the best budget options. There’s a massive American influence here in the fact that everything is so big. Most hotels have massive suites which also cater specifically for families. Other benefits such as big family rooms, multiple swimming pools and kids’ clubs are the norm here. Plus for adults, most resorts have tennis and watersports activities to use free. However, if you’re staying at one of these massive all-inclusives, make sure you venture to the great outside and spend money in the local markets and restaurants to support the local economy�
- Pubblicato il 22/07/2009
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Puerto Plata, todo incluido y algo más
per DiAunque bien es verdad que la zona de Puerto Plata es muy turística en República Dominicana, hay que decir que en los últimos años la gran masa de turistas se ha trasladado a zonas como Punta Cana. Aun así, en Puerto Plata hay grandes y lujosos resorts donde el “Todo Incluido” es la máxima imperante. Pero uno de los aspectos positivos de Puerto Plata es que te puedes mezclar más con la cultura local que en otras zonas de República Dominicana, hay que salir un poquito del resort y el relax e intentar conocer algo más de la gente que allí vive y su modo de vida. Aquí podrás disfrutar del ambiente caribeño en su esencia original�
- Pubblicato il 09/06/2009
