2008-12-09 06:59
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2008-12-09 06:59
Present day's Dominican Cuisine mixes taino Indian, European and African influences in an explosion of flavors rich in flavors and spices.Casabe, a kind of flat bread made of yucca by the ta… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Having already published a brief description of Dominican food, it's about time to talk about drinks: We will deal with alcoholic beverages in this post, and we will dedicate the next one to… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Boca Chica is a long strip of beach along a shallow water bay, almost closed by a coral reef, whic virtually turns the bay into a natural swimming pool. Due to its proximity to Santo Domingo… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Dominican Republic is quickly becoming, for its privileged climate and the affordable price of real estate properties, in one of the preferred places to live for many European and American s… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Towards the East of Santo Domingo, and about two hours away on an almost deserted highway, one can find the city of La Romana, which is also a very important tourist pole.The city has been p… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
The Samaná peninsula, at the northeastern end of the island, has always been a hidden diamond, because of its distance from main cities and the difficult communications. However, the… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Santo Domingo is the oldest city founded by Europeans in the Americas: founded by Bartolomé Colón, Columbus' brother, in 1496 on the shore of the Ozama river. Its current situ… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Transport and infrastructuresVirtually all transport inside Dominican Republic is made by road: There are no operating train networks in the country. The state of the roads is on average b… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
It is often said that Dominicans have rhythm running through their veins. It is a true passion, that make them move and thance with the slightest bit of sound. Dominican Republic is one of t… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Dominican Republic is not just beaches: Its interior also contains other other surprises and interesting places:For example, the Cibao Valley is an extraordinarily fertile valley that produc… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
The Dominican currency is the Dominican Peso, whose symbol is RD$. In tourist areas it is also possible to pay with American dollars, or even Euros athough the exchange rate is usually less… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Geographi of the Dominican RepublicDominican Republic is situated in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, geographically between 68° 19´ and 73° 31´ West and between 17°… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Dominican public health system is precarious and underfunded, so it is strongly advised to get a private health insurance policy if you decide to stay in the country. Privately held hospital… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Indeed, the immense majority of people who travel to the Dominican Republic do it by plane: cruising industry is little developed although seaside cities such as Santo Domingo or Puerto Plat… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Best residential areas in Santo Domingo are situated in the center of the modern city: Naco, Piantini and La Esperilla, plus the areas situated towards the west, such as Bella Vista, Mirador… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Punta Cana is the main touristic hotspot in the Dominican Republic. Its miles and miles of beaches with the thinnest, whitest sand you can imagine, made it a first class tourist attra… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Not everything is rhum and chilled beer in Dominican Republic: tropical fruit juices are a delight; for example those made from guanábana (Soursop) juice, chinola (passionfruit), tama… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Puerto Plata is one of the oldest cities in Dominican Republic, founded in 1496 by Bartolomé Colón, son of Christoper Columbus. The city spreads at the feet of the impressive m… Read More
2008-12-09 06:59
Southern Dominican Republic is the poorest and least known area of the country, but it boasts a wide range of natural riches that make the region have a lot of potential for ecologically fri… Read More
2007-07-10 10:07
Dominican Republic's public educational system is really precarious and its lack of resources is sadly chronical. If you want to settle down in the country with your family, you should serio… Read More
2007-07-10 10:07
List of main Consulates and Embassies in Dominican RepublicGermanyGustavo Mejía Ricart No. 196 (esq. Av. Abraham Lincoln), Torre Piantini (Piso 16/17), Ensanche Piantini, Santo Doming… Read More
2007-07-10 10:07
Visas and entry formalitiesWhen coming to Dominican Republic on vacation, most nationalities do not require a visa, only a valid passport and the purchase at the arrival airport of the $10 T… Read More
2007-07-10 10:07
Main taxes existing in the country:There is a tax called ITBIS - Impuesto sobre la Transferencia de Bienes Industrializados y Servicios, with a current rate of 16%, applicable both to nation… Read More
2007-07-10 10:07
Emergency phone: 711Equivalences between US measures and metric measures (both being often used in Dominican Republic):1 ft = 0,3048m. 1 meter = 3,2808 ft1 pound (often used for food) = 45… Read More
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