Dominican Republic travel resources
Beach resorts in Punta Cana, the colonial zone of Santo Domingo, and whale watching off Samaná from January to March.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Dominican peso (DOP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Best time to visit
- Dec–Apr Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 911
- Plug types
- A, B, C
- Drives on
- Right
- Government travel advice
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General guidance; seasons vary by region. Plug types from Wikipedia's mains electricity by country table; currency, driving side and emergency numbers cross-checked with Wikidata in . Check the latest advice for entry rules and safety before you book.
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Travel tips
- Fill in the free e-Ticket before you fly in and out; ignore look-alike sites that charge for it.
- Hurricane season runs June to November: check forecasts and your insurance.
- Drink bottled or filtered water.
- Use hotel taxis, registered taxis or a ride-hailing app in cities.
- Learn some Spanish; English is less common outside resort areas.
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