How to get here...
There are many airports throughout the country. Fly into and within the Dominican Republic using:

Joaquin Balaguer (Santo Domingo)
Las International Airport (Santo Domingo)
La Romana International Airport
Punta Cana International Airport
Arroyo Barril International Airport (Samana)
El Catey International Airport (Samana)
Gregorio Luperon International Airport (Puerto Plata)
Santiago International Airport
Maria Montez International Airport (Baharona)

Please note: Prior to entering Immigration, visitors are required to purchase a Tourist Card for $10 USD per person (cash only). The Immigration officer will keep half of the card on arrival. The other half should be kept with your travel documents and presented upon departure.

Rental cars are available to those over 25 years of age with a valid driver's license.

The official currency of the Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso, however the US dollar is accepted at most establishments and often is preferred.

Did you say, Mamajuana?
The distinctly Dominican Republic liquid remedy for the flu and other ailments mamajuana is also used as an aphrodisiac. A home-made, exotic concoction that varies in flavor, mamajuana is also served as a side shot with a cold beer, or as an after dinner beverage. Dominican families create the drink from natural herbs, spices, tree leaves and stems mixed with honey, molasses, lemon, rum and other alcohol.

Whale Watching
Dominican Repubic is within the direct path of migrating humpback whales. Take a tour and even swim near the whales. Best time to catch the show is from December to April.

One of the best viewing sites in the world is called the Silver Bank - located 100 km north of the Dominican Republic. This is one of many sites favored for mating and calving by the humpbacks. Some estimates say that the Silver Bank may host the largest population of humpbacks in the North Atlantic Ocean and possibly the world. Estimates place from three to five thousand humpbacks in the Silver Bank during any one season. Week long expeditions are offered here.

Carnival!
Carnival - a nation-wide celebration originating from Spanish roots. The Carnival lasts throughout February - celebrated on weekends and climaxing at the end of February. In some locations Carnival is runs through the beginning of March. Each town celebrates with their own individual events and calendars - most include parades that occur on Sundays with participants donning whimsical masks and outrageous costumes. For a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your visit to the Dominican Republic, take home a papier-mâché mask. Shopping for them is even fun!