The Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic) is an unforgettable vacation on white sand beaches or in the mountains with picturesque landscapes. Let's remind those who have forgotten and enlighten those who do not know about some of the features of a tourist vacation in this paradise country.
The best time of year to buy a trip to the Dominican Republic is from December to April. Since heavy rains begin from May to October.
Residents of the republic like to postpone business until the next day and be late. It is worth considering this when planning business with Dominicans. Photographing local residents is not prohibited, but you should ask their permission first. However, photographing military installations or the military themselves is prohibited.
The time in the Dominican Republic is eight hours behind Moscow.
Visa and permitted items for carriage
You do not need a visa to enter the country. Instead, you need to fill out a card issued upon entry to the country for $10. This card is valid for three weeks. If you need to stay in the country for more than three weeks, you need to pay an additional $15. And $20 is required to pay fees.
When entering the republic, the following are permitted to be carried:
• One liter of alcohol, with a strength of no more than 22 degrees;
• Two liters of low-alcohol drinks;
• 200 cigars;
• 500 grams of coffee and gifts worth no more than $100.
Safety in the Dominican Republic
Residents of the Dominican Republic freely carry small firearms, but they rarely commit serious crimes. If something does happen, the entire country will know about it, and such crimes will be discussed on the streets for a long time. The prisons of the Dominican Republic are simply terrible - they feed poorly and little, and there is almost no light, so Dominicans are in no hurry to commit crimes.
But with theft, everything is different. There is a lot of theft, and pickpockets here are quite experienced, so it is better not to yawn and not to carry a lot of money and documents. When it gets dark outside, it is better not to go beyond the safe areas and not to look for adventures.
When visiting the Dominican Republic, it is strongly recommended to get vaccinated against yellow fever and not to drink tap water. To avoid unnecessary complications, it is better not to sunbathe during the hottest hours of the day - from 11 a.m. to 15 p.m.
It is best to swim in the coastal area, as swimming in the open ocean is dangerous due to strong currents and the presence of underwater rocks.
Peculiarities of local trade
In the country, you can only use the national currency - the peso (equal to about 2,4 rubles). If for some reason you don't have cash pesos, you can use a credit card. In the republic's stores, people like to haggle: despite the fact that goods have price tags, the cost can be reduced by almost half. You just need to offer three times less for the goods.
Electricity in the republic operates from a 110-volt, 60-Hz network. Therefore, it is better to take an adapter.
