Dominican Republic Travel Guide

Travel Guide

Top 5 Things to do in the Dominican Republic

Top 5 Things to do in the Dominican Republic

1.     Tour to Cayo Levantado, Samana

Located at the entrance of the Samana Bay, Cayo Levantado is an island of just one square kilometer of tropical Caribbean. It is a perfect place to escape one day and contemplate and enjoy its beautiful turquoise waters, two beaches of white sand, as well as being

Dominican Republic Tourism: Where to Go

Dominican Republic Tourism: Where to Go

If you like beaches, warm weather, friendly people, Dominican Republic, it is your best choice to spend an unforgettable holiday because it has some of the best beaches in the world according to UNESCO.

Dominican Republic tourism is mainly based on tourism of beaches and hotels all inclusive. But not everything is beach and if you like culture, or the mountain adventure, thanks to the diversity that has the Dominican Republic, you can also enjoy a vacation that

Dominican Republic: A Country of Contrasts

Dominican Republic: A Country of Contrasts

Dominican Republic is a country located on the Caribbean island of La Espanola, sharing island with Haiti. The Spanish is the second largest island in the archipelago of the Antilles, to be located west of Puerto Rico and east of Cuba and Jamaica.

Dominicans sometimes refer to their island as Quisqueya, a name for La Española used by the indigenous Taino which means “mother of all lands”.

Before Traveling to Dominican Republic: Entry Requirements

Before Traveling to Dominican Republic: Entry Requirements

The Tourist Card is a required document for residents of authorized countries to enter the Dominican Republic exclusively for touristic purposes without a visa. It can be obtained at the Dominican Consulates or directly upon arrival at the airports in the Dominican Republic. The cost is US $10 and is valid for 30 days.

It’s essential that visitors have $10 US dollars for each member of their party with which to pay this tax. No coins or other currency

Dominican Republic Beaches

Dominican Republic Beaches

The Dominican Republic’s beaches are widely celebrated as being among the world’s best, and for good reason. Here, more than 1,000 miles of sugar-colored sand is gently lapped by warm waters so clear and blue one has to see to believe. Depending on location, the beaches offer a gentle lullaby for an Oceanside nap or enough wind to keep a Technicolor kiteboard adrift.

Super fine white sand sprinkled with coconut palm trees line the east coast while golden sand

Dominican Republic Weather

Dominican Republic Weather

The Dominican Republic enjoys warm tropical weather year round. The weather is basically tropical with lots of sunshine to enjoy the sand and sea. Depending on the location, an average day may see full sun or a sun/cloud mix. The average year-round temperatures are 78 to 88 F (25 C). The cooler season is November through April while the temperature is at its warmest from May through October. Generally, the whole island is sunny with tropical weather. The change in seasons is determined more by the annual rainfall then

When to Go to Dominican Republic

When to Go to Dominican Republic

Many vacationers visit the Dominican Republic because of its tropical climate, but there are certain times of year that are better suited to travel, depending on what you want from your vacation. Any time is a good time to visit the Dominican Republic because of its warm and generally sunny climate all year round.  Some call the weather here ‘the endless summer’.

High Season

The Dominican Republic’s Airports and Airlines

The Dominican Republic’s Airports and Airlines

Air travel offers a quick journey to the Dominican Republic. A variety of airlines offer service to the Dominican Republic and its ten international airports. The four primary airport terminals that accommodate international airline traffic in the Dominican Republic are Las Americas International Airport (Santo Domingo), International Gregorio Luperon Airport (Puerto Plata), Punta Cana International Airport, and La Romana Casa de Campo International Airport. Cibao International Airport (Santiago) and some of the smaller domestic air terminals also receive some international flight service. Since the island is so large, be

Dominican Republic: Facts & Overview

Dominican Republic: Facts & Overview

The Dominican Republic is a colorful tapestry of Spanish, French, Haitian, and African influences woven by a rich and storied history. The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.  The capital city is Santo Domingo, located on the south coast of the island. Spanish is the official language.  Though English is widely spoken in major cities and tourist areas, it is much less common outside these areas.

Christopher Columbus