The Dominican Republic is a fabulous country of eternal summer with a mild and warm climate. No matter what month is on the calendar, there is no season here. The heat in the Dominican Republic is easily tolerated thanks to the cool breeze blowing from the sea. Thus, holidays in the Dominican Republic will be pleasant and comfortable all year round! Many white sand beaches are protected by coral reefs, which creates all the conditions for a calm and peaceful holiday alone with wonderful nature.
Tours to the Dominican Republic harmoniously combine the regularity of a soft beach holiday and the richness of excellent excursion programs, a relaxing holiday under the warm sun and extreme water activities. The Dominican Islands provide unique opportunities for the perfect trip. After a vacation spent there, one feels a complete renewal of the soul and body. After all, a vacation in the Dominican Republic resembles a fairy tale, which in an instant became a reality.
The major resorts of the Dominican Republic resemble small towns with a well-developed infrastructure. Here you can find a variety of pools and water sports opportunities, restaurants and a rich nightlife, golf courses, spas, tropical gardens and even mini zoos. Possible excursions in these places are fishing in deep waters, a trip to Cortecito Beach , where seafood dinners are offered and souvenirs for tourists are sold, and a visit to the Manati theme park where you can swim with dolphins.
The Dominican Republic has a well-developed tourist infrastructure - this is the most hotel-rich place in the Caribbean. Hotels in the Dominican Republic , basically. work on the all inclusive system, which includes a huge number of services. The level of service is quite high, most hotels have their own beaches and small parks. You can be sure that even in a modest 4 * hotel you will be offered 12 rum-based cocktails and thick aromatic cigars. Hotels, as a rule, consist of two-three-story bungalows located under palm trees.
Punta Cana is the most popular resort in the Dominican Republic. Coconut palms cover the white coast in orderly rows. Punta Cana hotels often consist of low-rise bungalows that blend harmoniously into the amazing natural landscape. As a rule, lovers of windsurfing, diving or sailing prefer to choose tours to the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana .
The Dominican Republic provides excellent conditions for outdoor enthusiasts: you can go windsurfing, diving, rafting, sailing , jeeping or horseback riding along the picturesque coast.
Tours to the Dominican Republic also provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the culinary traditions of local residents, feel the flavor of their modern life with incendiary dances, festivals and exciting shows. And don't forget to get to know Santo Domingo - the capital of the Dominican Republic. After all, it is in it that most of the most striking sights are concentrated. For example, here is the Alcázar de Colon Palace, Fort San Diego, University of Santo Domingo, Columbus House, Fort Concepción.
Geography : occupies the eastern part of the island of Haiti, as well as a number of small islands, has an area of 48.7 thousand square kilometers. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the north and the Caribbean Sea in the south. On the territory of the country there is the highest mountain peak of the Caribbean - Pico Duarte, 3175 m. The capital of Santo Domingo is the cultural and business center of the country.
Climate : temperate subtropical. The average air temperature is about 25-33o C, the average water temperature is 25-28o C.
Currency : pesos (RD) = 100 centavos. Traveler's checks and major credit cards Eurocard, MasterCard, Visa International are accepted for payment in most cases.
Official language : Spanish. English, German and Italian are widely used in resort areas.
Customs : the import of foreign currency into the Dominican Republic is not limited (the declaration is required), the export is in the amounts declared in the declaration. It is forbidden to export from the country amounts of more than 10 thousand US dollars in cash. Duty-free import of up to 1 liter of alcoholic beverages with a strength of up to 22o, up to 2 liters is allowed. less strong drinks, up to 500 grams of coffee, up to 200 cigarettes or one box of cigars, up to 2 bottles of perfume, as well as personal items, gifts in the amount of not more than 100 US dollars. Export without special permission of objects and things of historical and artistic value, some types of orchids and the heart of a palm tree, as well as cigars in the amount of more than 50 pieces per person is prohibited.
Shops, shopping : shops are open on weekdays from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00. As souvenirs from the Dominican Republic, we recommend bringing products made of wood, bone, larimar, amber, coral and shells, ceramics, natural fabrics and, of course, the famous Dominican cigars .
Time : in winter it is 6 hours behind Belarusian, in summer - 7 hours.
Cuisine : Dominican cuisine is characterized by the widespread use of legumes, bananas and other vegetables (including exotic ones) in an original combination with meat products and fish. For frying, only bananas of a certain type "platano" are used, which are not eaten raw. We also recommend trying the traditional thick soup of meat with the addition of rice and vegetables "asopao", the original stew-assortment of meat, beans, rice, lettuce. The national alcoholic drink of the Dominican Republic is rum, without which no holiday is complete. Rum is drunk neat or added to cocktails.
5 reasons to visit the Dominican Republic:
1) Relax on the pearly white sand under the shade of tall royal palms.
2) Watch humpback whales on the Samana Peninsula.
3) Visit Santo Domingo, recognized by UNESCO as an object of the cultural heritage of mankind.
4) Taste 15 varieties of Dominican rum.
5) Try dishes from fried bananas "bandera".