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The south coast of the Dominican Republic offers a more typically Caribbean setting than the north. Here the beaches are finer sand, the water is calmer and the hotels are more cosmopolitan in flavour. The strong Spanish influence is still very evident and you should not miss at least a day trip to Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the New World, founded in 1496 by Colón. UNESCO declared the colonial district a World Heritage Site in 1990 and its many historic buildings provide a fascinating glimpse into the past. There are many museums, including the home of Christopher Columbus.
Your first purpose for visiting the south coast of the Dominican Republic is probably for the sun and beaches.
Nearly all the hotels in this stretch of the coastline offer a wide range of watersports. Even if you are a total novice, do try snorkelling ­ it is amazing how much one can see even from the surface, without having to try diving at all. If land sports are more to your liking, golf courses and tennis are also available in the area.
A day trip to La Romana is not to be missed. Once a sleepy cattle and sugarcane settlement, La Romana is now home to Altos de Chavón, an exact replica of a 16th century Mediterranean village, perched on the cliffs above the river. This serves as both a living museum and an artists' colony and among the winding cobblestone streets are small galleries where visitors can learn macramé, jewellery making, print making and other crafts.
The various centres on the South Coast each have a somewhat different atmosphere: Juan Dolio is a more lively crowd with an abundance of daytime activities, discos and casinos; Boca Chica is more family oriented and offers excellent sheltered sea bathing; Bayahibe, which has by far the most beautiful stretch of beach in the area, is also close to an interesting nature reserve, the Parque Nacional del Este.
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Language spoken in Santo Domingo
Spanish. English widely spoken in most areas.
Currency and exchange used in Santo Domingo
The Dominican Republic Peso is the local currency, although Canadian dollars are recommended. Most hotels have a money exchange office on site, although not all will exchange Canadian travel cheques. Visa and Mastercard cheques and credit cards are widely accepted. Regrettably, American Express cheques and credit cards are not commonly accepted. ATM's are not available in Dominican Republic.
Voltage in Santo Domingo
110V or 220V (Adapters may be required at select hotels and are available on a very limited basis. We suggest you bring your own.)
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Santo Domingo weather
Weather in Santo Domingo
The average temperature in Santo Domingo is 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit) with seasonal fluctuations of 4 – 7 degrees depending on the month. While on vacation in Santo Domingo, most months of the year visitors should pack clothes for swimming and warm weather. For December and January some nights may require a light garment. While the average temperature in Santo Domingo makes this an ideal vacation destination we recommend that you apply plenty of sunscreen, drink lots of water and relax.
Avg. J F M A M J J A S O N D
High 29.0°C 29.0°C 30.0°C 30.0°C 30.0°C 31.0°C 31.0°C 32.0°C 31.0°C 31.0°C 31.0°C 30.0°C
84.2°F 84.2°F 86.0°F 86.0°F 86.0°F 87.8°F 87.8°F 89.6°F 87.8°F 87.8°F 87.8°F 86.0°F
Low 20.0°C 20.0°C 20.0°C 21.0°C 22.0°C 23.0°C 23.0°C 23.0°C 23.0°C 22.0°C 21.0°C 20.0°C
68.0°F 68.0°F 68.0°F 69.8°F 71.6°F 73.4°F 73.4°F 73.4°F 73.4°F 71.6°F 69.8°F 68.0°F

 
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Santo Domingo transfer times
Transfer Times
Please keep in mind that these times are approximate depending on traffic and any other problems that may occur along the way.
Approximate transfer times are as follows from the Santo Domingo Airport to hotels in:
Puerto Plata - 4 hours
Punta Cana - 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
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