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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TRAVEL

ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Dominican Republic has something for everyone, a mountainous interior, and lush rain forests surrounded by miles of white sand beaches. Dominican Republic, located between Puerto Rico and Cuba, and shares the island of Hispanola, (from Spanish 'Isla Espanola' the Spanish island) with Haiti.

You can choose from various accommodations from deluxe resorts to charming B&Bs. The climate is tropical but tempered by sea breezes. The cooler months are between December and March

Exploring is a big attraction here in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the Caribbean basin. Touring the jungles, forests and mountain areas of the Dominican Republic would be any hiker's idea of paradise. Horseback riding, sailing, deep sea fishing and whale watching add to the extensive mix of activities to enjoy here. You can even go to the horse races!

� Caribbean Local Directory >> Click here for more information on tourist attractions, and holiday activities in Dominican Republic.

� Dominican Republic Travel Forum >> Click here to go to the Travel forum, post a message or just read the posts.

PLACES TO VISIT IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

� Jardin Botanico Nacional: Stunning botanical gardens, and at 445 acres, is the largest in the Caribbean.

� Altos de Chav�n: Visit the artists community and their shops. .

� Jimenoa River: This beautiful river offer rafting for the adventurous types.

FAST FACTS

� CAPITAL: Santo Domingo

� ISLAND SIZE: 19,000 square miles.

� POPULATION: 8,000,000

� AIRPORT:Las Am�ricas International Airport (Santo Domingo). La Uni�n International Airport (Pu�rto Plata)

� ELECTRICITY: 110 volts.

� CURRENCY: Dominican peso - U.S. dollars widely accepted

� LANGUAGE: Spanish / English spoken also

� COUNTRY CODE: 809

TOURIST INFORMATION Click on the links to find out more about services and activities in the Dominican Republic.

Asociacion Nacional De Hoteles & Restaurantes-Dom. Republic Contact them on (767) 448 2896

Dominican Tourist Information Center Contact them at Avs. M�xico an d30 de Marzo Dominican Republic Tel: (809) 221-4660 Fax: (809) 682-3806

Click here for Dominican Republic Embassy information >>

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