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Dominican Rep.
The first European city in the Americas is here, behind the all-inclusive strip most people never leave. Mountains, whales in season, and merengue.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Dominican Rep.: Dec–Apr
Cities
Where people go in Dominican Rep.
- Santo Domingo3 days is about right
- Santiago2 days is about right
- San Pedro de Macorís
Landmarks
What people go to see in Dominican Rep.
Santo Domingo· 8 landmarks
Alcázar de Colón · UNESCO
Cathedral of Santo Domingo · UNESCO
Ciudad Colonial · UNESCO
Faro a Colón
Fortaleza Ozama
Los Tres Ojos
Parque Colón · UNESCO
Plaza de España
Santiago· 4 landmarks
Fortaleza San Luis
Gran Arena del Cibao
Monumento de Santiago
St James the Apostle Cathedral
Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay
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Fly to Dominican Rep.
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Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
A / B
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
110V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
DOP · Dominican peso
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
Hola
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
A 10% service charge is added by law; another 10% is customary on top.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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