Republica Dominicana

La Republica Dominicana is the official name of this Spanish speaking lovely country occupying two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. Haiti on the west occupies the other third.

It is a vast and important Caribbean Country

Because the Dominican Republic is so large, finding the part of the island that is right for you and your vacation is very important.

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Salto Baiguate - Impressive waterfall in Jarabacoa Dominican Republic

If you have a long time for vacation you would be able to explore the country and its regions. But if what you have is a short time to spend, then you’ll have to decide where to go and dedicate your visit to this particular region.

Important Facts:

• Official Name - Republica Dominicana

• Population - 9,507,133 • Area - 48,730

• Capital City - Santo Domingo

• Languages - Spanish • Political Status - Democratic Republic

• Currency - Dominican Peso (DOP)

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One of many spectacular Dominican Republic Beaches

Getting to the Republica Dominicana

By Air

As mentioned above, the country is big and has an array of airports scattered all over the island as well as many seaports.

These are a few of the important airports throughout the island

• Maria Montes International Airport Barahona

• La Romana Airpot - Serving La Romana and Casa de Campo

• Gregorio Luperon International Airport – Serving Puerto Plata

• Cibao International Airport – Serving Santiago del Los Caballeros

• Las Americas Internationa Airport – Serving Santo Domingo

• Punta Cana International Airport – Serving Punta Cana

• Arroyo Barril International Airport – Serving Samana

• Samaná El Portillo Airport – Serving Samana

Sugar Cane is an integral part of the Dominican Republic Economy

Many airlines from all over the world serve the Dominican Republic

A variety of airlines offer service to the Dominican Republic and its seven international airports.

Whether flying into a multi-level terminal or one with a thatched straw roof, choose an airport that will allow you to quickly get to your final destination.

From North America:

• Air Canada • Air Caraibes • Air Transat • American Airlines• American Eagle• Continental Airlines • Delta • Dutch Caribbean Airlines • Jet Blue Airways • Mexicana de Aviacion • Santo Domingo• North American • U.S. Airways

From Europe:

• Air France • British • Iberia

By Sea

The Republic is popular among travelers that to cruise the Caribbean. Cruise Lines dock in several main ports when visiting the Dominican Republic.

• Barahona• La Romana• Manzanillo• Puerto Plata• San Pedro de Macoris• Santo Domingo.

The most popular time to take a cruise to the Dominican Republic is during the winter months.

This is the high season, which is considered the most fashionable and the most expensive time to Cruise the Caribbean.

Amphitheater of Altos de Chavon near La Romana and Casa de Campo

Getting around the Republica Dominicana

By plane

Many charter and regular schedule airlines offer domestic flights between the important cities and beaches.

By bus

There are many well established regular bus companies offering inter-urban service. Here are a few of them and hours of departures back and forth:

Metro Buses Santo Domingo - Santiago - Puerto Plata

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Metro Buses Puerto Plata - Santiago -Santo Domingo

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Caribe Santo Domingo - La Vega - Santiago - Puerto Plata - Sosua

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Caribe Sosua - Puerto Plata - Santiago - La Vega - Santo Domingo

5:15 AM - 6:20 AM - 7:20 AM - 8:20 AM - 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM - 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

Car Rental

Major international companies have their branches all over the Republic. Keep in mind that local companies may be less expensive.

Being the Republica Dominicana so vast, renting a car could be a great idea.

A centered white cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue; a small coat of arms featuring a shield supported by an olive branch (left) and a palm branch (right) is at the center of the cross; above the shield a blue ribbon displays the motto, DIOS, PATRIA, LIBERTAD (God, Fatherland, Liberty), and below the shield, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA appears on a red ribbon

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The Dominican Republic occupies two thirds of the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. It is the second largest of the Four Greater Antilles, smaller than Cuba and larger than Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

When we lived in Puerto Rico, 45 minutes away from The Republica Dominicana, we used to fly there constantly, sometimes for a couple of days to enjoy the food, the music and the people of this sister Republic.

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