Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

Dominican Republic Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

Understanding local dialects can help travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
The official language in the Dominican Republic is Spanish. Some use Haitian Creole. As in every dialect, Dominican Spanish has numerous vocabulary differences from other forms of the language.
Here are some of Dominican Republic, phrases, meanings available [...]

Dominican Republic Map

Dominican Republic Map

Map of Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic Calendar Of Events

Dominican Republic Calendar Of Events

January
New Year’s Day – January 1 – Public holiday
Pilgrimage to Higuey’s Basilica to honour patron saint
February
Carnival Dominicano
Independence Day – February 27
Cabarete Alegria
Carnival Dominicano begins two or three days before the Dominican Republic’s Independence Day and lasts for a few days after Independence Day. It is a great bash, which features a [...]

Dominican Republic Important Addresses

Dominican Republic Important Addresses

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION:
Dominican Tourism Promotion Council;
Avenida Mexico 66;
Santo Domingo;
Dominican Republic
Tel: 685 9054 or 685 5254
Fax: 685 5254.
Foreign Embassies in the United States:
In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean
countries have consulates or tourist offices in large cities in the
United States. Look for them in your telephone book.
Embassy [...]

Dominican Republic Things To Do

Dominican Republic Things To Do

Sightseeing:
Parks and Zoos.
National Park Zoo:
This is a unique zoo, in that the normal cages were opened and the animals released into the Park to give them a greater feel of their natural habitat. These conditions have made for the successful reproduction of the animals. The combination of flora, fauna and wildlife is a mix that [...]

Dominican Republic Things To Know

Dominican Republic Things To Know

Time Zone* EST+1
Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:06 AM to 6:22 PM
Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:11 AM to 5:11 PM
Average Temperature Summer: 81 degrees F
Average Temperature Winter: 76 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 55″
Rainiest Months: May-October
Water Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F
Water Temperature Winter: 78 degrees F
Average humidity: 94%
Dry Season: April; December-May
hurricane [...]

Dominican Republic Getting Around

Dominican Republic Getting Around

Airlines that service Dominican Republic.
American Airlines http://www.aa.com/
Direct Service From New York, Miami and San Juan Puerto Rico
Continental Airlines http://www.continental.com/
Direct Service From Newark Airport / NY City to Santo Domingo
COPA Airlines http://www.copaair.com/
Direct Service to Havana and Santiago, Cuba from Santo Domingo
IBERIA Airlines http://www.iberia.com/
Direct Service from Santo Domingo to Dusseldorf – Germany
Lufthansa / Condor http://www.lufthansa.com/
Direct Service to [...]

Dominican Republic Getting There

Dominican Republic Getting There

Airlines that service Dominican Republic.
American Airlines http://www.aa.com/
Direct Service From New York, Miami and San Juan Puerto Rico
Continental Airlines http://www.continental.com/
Direct Service From Newark Airport / NY City to Santo Domingo
COPA Airlines http://www.copaair.com/
Direct Service to Havana and Santiago, Cuba from Santo Domingo
IBERIA Airlines http://www.iberia.com/
Direct Service from Santo Domingo to Dusseldorf – Germany
Lufthansa / Condor http://www.lufthansa.com/
Direct Service to [...]

Dominican Republic FAQs

Dominican Republic FAQs

Can I access the Internet from Dominican Republic?
You can get AOL access here, but it’s slow and expensive. There is a local number,
809 533-9181. It has a 28.8 modem and they have a surcharge of $12.00(US) per hour
in addition to normal rates. Check on the company web page for the up to date rates.
Internet Cafes:
Punto [...]

About Dominican Republic

About Dominican Republic

WHY DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?
Today this beautiful island of gregarious people and stunning scenery is a popular Caribbean destination, as unlike its neighbor to the west, the country’s economy is one of the fasting growing in the western hemisphere.
ABOUT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?
The country has had a history of changing ownership, with occasional attempts at independence and self-rule. [...]