🇩🇴 Caribbean
The heart of the Caribbean: white-sand beaches in Punta Cana, the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, the humpback whales of Samaná and the merengue playing on every corner.
Traveler's tip: pay in Dominican pesos whenever you can. Although many tourist businesses accept dollars, the exchange rate they offer is usually worse than the official one. Carry cash in pesos for tips, transport and small purchases, and use a card at hotels and larger restaurants. It's a good idea to let your bank know you'll be traveling.
Full converter for USD →The main gateway for tourism is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the busiest in the country and the doorway to the eastern resort zone. The capital is served by Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), in Santo Domingo, and the north has Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), near Puerto Plata. Smaller terminals also operate in Santiago (STI), Samaná (AZS) and La Romana (LRM). Direct flights arrive from the Americas and Europe with airlines such as American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Copa Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia and several charter companies. To get around between regions, the most practical option is usually a rental car or private transfers; domestic flights are scarce and rarely used. Overground transport is very comprehensive: bus companies like Caribe Tours and Metro Servicios Turísticos connect the main cities comfortably and at good prices. For short distances you'll see guaguas (minibuses) and conchos (shared taxis). In the cities, apps like Uber and InDrive operate alongside traditional taxis; when you're not using an app, it's best to agree on the fare before getting in.
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