DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Stunning mountain scenery, desert scrublands and crystal water

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The climate is warm as its people, with astounding nature, beautiful beaches and a rich culture, Dominican Republic has it all!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Language: Spanish is the official language of the Dominican Republic.

Currency: The country’s official currency is the Dominican peso (DOP).

Plugs: For Dominican Republic there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Dominican Republic operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.

Power plugs and sockets type A are used in the Dominican Republic — Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs

Power plugs and sockets type B are used in the Dominican Republic — Type B: This socket also works with plug A

When to Go: The best time to visit the Dominican Republic is the months from December to April. In this time you can expect the best weather conditions for a fantastic beach holiday. In your winter time, the Dominican Republic is the perfect destination to escape the cold temperatures.

Documentation: A valid passport is required to enter or transit through the Dominican Republic. Dominican immigration authorities will deny entry to persons arriving without a valid travel document.

BAYAHIBE & SAONA

Bayahibe is one of the top beaches in the country, with breathtaking views of the beautiful Caribbean water. There are also a number of resorts throughout the village that offer a range of amenities and accommodate a number of budgets while also providing inclusive services and entertainment.

One of the most popular places for boat excursions to go is the gorgeous island, Saona. Book a tour on a catamaran to enjoy a trip to the island in comfort — the ride is about 90 minutes long and is the perfect daytrip when you want to get out and explore for a few hours. Boats leave in the morning and arrive back in the evening and provide a number of amenities including food, beverages and entertainment. Check GetYourGuide link here.

When you arrive to Bayahibe, friendly and knowledgeable bilingual staff and crew will be there to greet you. Depending on the operations of the day, you will board either a catamaran to take it easy on a gentle cruise, or a speedboat to feel the thrill and exhilaration on your way to this island paradise. Take a swim in a natural pool in the Dominican Caribbean. After your dip, board your vessel again as it’s time to continue onward to the marvelous Saona beach. You’ll get a preview of the ecological reserves that are federally protected to preserve all of its natural treasures.

The Saona Island tour will get you close to an array of wildlife and flora that you simply can’t find in many places around the world. If you’re a birdwatcher, you’ll definitely enjoy your journey because you’ll be very close to the area’s feathered residents like brown pelicans, seagulls, waterhens, wild doves, whistling ducks, wood pigeons, shorebirds, ravens and parrots. Additionally, the marine life of the area includes sea turtles, manatees, schools of fish and shoals of lobsters and mollusks, and there might even be an occasional dolphin.

Note: you’ll find a lot of starfish – please do not touch them, you can easily admire colors from the top of the water.

SANTO DOMINGO

The city has been the Dominican capital since the restoration of independence in 1865.

Despite its location on the Caribbean Sea, Santo Domingo is far from a beach town. You can spend some time at historically significant sites like the Catedral Primada de América, the Fortaleza Ozama or Columbus Lighthouse. Meanwhile, night owls should check out the city’s vibrant nightlife — some say the Malecón’s nightclubs and late night entertainment are the best in the Caribbean.

Don’t miss the 3 Eyes National park: it is a natural landscape of three lakes, which are situated within limestone caves. During the tour you can learn how the lakes were formed. The steps themselves are natural rock and you can access a fourth lake (which is not thought of as one of the three eyes) via a boat across the second lake.

Transportation: How to Get Around Santo Domingo

– Uber: Getting around Santo Domingo can be safe, relatively affordable via Uber (about $3-5 each way depending on the distance ).

– Taxi: You can call a taxi, which is also safe but will be more expensive than Uber.

– Carrito: A local shared carpool or bus is around 0.50 or 0.60 USD within the city and goes up depending on where you are going.

– Metro: The metro is relatively new and is mostly for locals who live in the outskirts of the city. So it’s very unlikely that you’ll use it unless you’re going to see Villa Mella.

What to pack for the Dominican Republic ( 1 week)

Tops (3-4)
Shorts (1 or 2 pairs, more if you don’t wear dresses and skirts)
Long trousers (1 pair for the evenings and/or a comfy pair for your flight)
Dresses (3-4 light and floaty dresses)
Skirts (1 or 2 if you like to wear them)
Playsuit/romper
Swimwear (2-4 swimsuits)
Beach cover-up (at least one, I used one of my rompers as a cover-up as well)
Shoes (one pair of sneakers, one pair of sandals, one pair of flip flops)
Water shoes (especially if you plan on any water activities like kayaking)

Where is the best area to stay in the Dominican Republic?

Punta Cana’s exotic resorts boast with some of the countries finest spots for gourmet dining and spa treatments, while Cabarete is most definitely the place to stay if you fancy kite-surfing and windsurfing.

Hotels in Punta casa here.

Hotels in Cabarete here.

Santo Domingo adds all the right amounts of flavor to your trip by spicing up your nightlife routine with a booming party scene, while Las Terrenas and Bayahibe is designed to bring things down a notch with lazy afternoons on the beach and guided boat tours for some whale and dolphin watching.

Hotels in Santo Domingo here.

Hotels in Las Terrenas here.

Hotels in Bayahibe here.

San Felipe is your place to stay if you have a family vacation in mind and promises to give your itinerary a decent boost with things to do and see.

Hotels in San Felipe de Puerto Plata here.

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