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Hola!
The Dominican Republic is a colorful tapestry of Spanish, French, Haitian,
and African influences woven by a rich and storied history. Christopher
Columbus described this lush land as "a beautiful island paradise with high
forested mountains and large river valleys". This statement is still as true
today as it was in 1492. In addition to the comforts of sun, sea, and sand,
the Dominican Republic offers an exciting and unique cultural experience
that will captivate your senses.
This is a destination like no other - a sensual feast of dazzling
landscapes, exotic cuisine, and a remarkable variety of arts and
entertainment options. The pulse-pounding thrill of the merengue, intriguing
relics from centuries past, premium cigars, and even world-class baseball
await you. The Dominican Republic is a surprising place that will delight
even the most experienced traveler. That's the Dominican Republic, which occupies
two thirds of the island of Hispaniola. Resorts line the
north (Puerto Plata, Sosua) and
southeastern (La Romana, Punta Cana) coasts.
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* Canadian's require a valid passport or a birth certificate
along with official photo ID and tourist card
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Capital city: Santo Domingo
* Gateway airport: Puerto Plata (POP), Punta Cana (PUJ), Santiago (STI)
Santo Domingo (SDQ), Samana (AZS)
* Departure tax: $30 CDN most suppliers are including in price of
packageFlying time: 5.50 hr from Regina
* Language: Spanish
and English spoken in tourist area
* Currency: Dominican Peso, US dollars widely accepted
* Electricity: 110V same as Canada
* Goods to buy: Amber jewelry (national Gem), Larimar (semi
precious stone), Haitian art, wood carvings, paintings, artifacts, local rum &
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