Nestled between Puerto Rico and Cuba on an island that it shares with the Republic of Haiti, the Dominican Republic offers travelers the best that the Caribbean has to offer, with a unique personality rooted deeply in her Latino heritage.
Beaches, beaches and more beaches - thousands of them to be precise. If sun worshipping is your pastime of choice, the Dominican Republic is ideal. Its appeal extends far beyond its shores, however. Its complex landscape is a mixed metaphor, boasting both the Caribbean's tallest mountains and its lowest inland point - a million year old lake the size of Manhattan. You'll find a mountainous interior and healthy rain forests encircled by miles of white sand beaches.
One of the largest nations in the chain, travelers need more than a day or two to experience all that the Dominican Republic has to offer. A Spanish-speaking country, English is prevalent at the hotels and restaurants, but not much beyond there. You can choose your hotel Dominican Republic from various accommodations from deluxe resorts to charming B&Bs. Don't look for impeccable service, however. The Dominican Republic serves everything from food to entertainment with the friendly laissez faire style that is its trademark.
Boredom is the only thing that you won't experience here. Water sports on the Dominican Republic are numerous, but its land sports are one of a kind. Exploring is a big attraction here in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the Caribbean basin. Touring the jungles, forests and mountain areas of the Dominican Republic would be any hiker's idea of paradise. Horseback riding, sailing, deep sea fishing and whale watching add to the extensive mix of activities to enjoy here. You can even go to the horse races!
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Weather Owerviev
While there's little seasonal change in temperature throughout the year with a daily range usually somewhere between the 20- 30°C (68- 86°F) mark, head to the north coast and things get a lot wetter. While both coasts get more rain between May and November, the nation's capital on the south coast stays quite a bit drier.
Transport
The cheapest way to get to the Dominican Republic by air is as part of an all-inclusive package tour; they're so cheap, in fact, that many people book time at an all-inclusive ticket and leave their hotel Dominican Republic rooms empty part of the time while they explore the rest of the island. Whether you get your ticket a la carte or through a resort, there are direct flights from Europe, the Americas and Australia. Fares vary with the season, date of purchase and whims of the airline; shop around. Several cruise ship lines also have ports of call in the DR. There is a departure tax whether you're leaving by land or by sea.
There are two main crossing points between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. One is at Jimaní/Malpasse, on the southern route that links Port-au-Prince and Santo Domingo. The other, at Dajabón/Ouanaminthe, links Cap-Haïtian and Santiago. There is a third crossing near the centre of the island, at Elías Piña/Belladere, but foreigners generally give this one a miss.
Borders are generally open 08:00-16:00, but don't cut it too close or you may be asked to come back the following day. Be sure to have all the necessary documents together to expedite the process.
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