Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic gives us 2 places, both nature and walks, with Jimani carrying 1.
Quick facts about Dominican Republic
CurrencyDominican peso
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneAST (UTC−4)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #63)
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Travel essentials for Dominican Republic
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryLa bandera
CapitalSanto Domingo
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number911
Calling code+1809
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population10,760,028
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Dominican Republic
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 911
Useful infoCalling code +1809
3Dominican Republic with kids – highlights
Why families love Dominican Republic
We hold nothing on the resorts and beaches that bring most families here, and we have no climate reading either, so we will not name the months.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: moderate
Food to tryLa bandera
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Dominican Republic
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