The Dominican Republic has been able to preserve its distinct character, combining a deep and sincere religiousness blasting rebel spirit.Add to this the nature of luxury, hundreds of kilometres of beautiful beaches protected by coral reefs, clear azure water lagoons, rivers, forests and magnificent sumptuous mountains to the highest peak-peak Caribbean Duarte, and the picture of tropical paradise will be complete.Dominican Republic meet you wonder warm the hearts of its inhabitants and the famous Dominican rum!

Anyone who visited the Dominican Republic, to recognize that this wonderful exotic edge.They say underground unimaginable buried pirate treasure, so no one was surprised to see tourists here with a shovel.In hopes of finding treasure playing everything, everywhere.Knowing this, souvenir shops sell special maps of the country, where a cross marked the possible burial of stories, and add, almost free of charge, issued a spade.That's wonders, why not grow rampant nature if tourists, such as tractors, perekopali ground nationwide.

Spas Dominicana is an exotic paradise, the cradle of incendiary dance rhythms, a charming piece of Latin American culture with its particular way of life and unique architecture times Epohi great discoveries.Whichever resort you choose is always white sand, gentle ocean waters and welcoming locals.Excellent resorts Dominicana long liked Americans and the Europeans for their festive drink.

The best beaches countries are just 20 minutes from Santo Domingo in the city of Boca Chica.This place has long admired divers as one of the best places in the world.They compete Juan Dolio, lagoon, protected by coral reefs and magnificent Punta Cana forest palm directly on the beach.Those for whom the Punta Cana resort seems too expensive, and coconuts from beaches very, very eager to stay in Bahia Principe or Playya Bavaro.

Desire to observe humpback whales can be conducted annually from January to March at the resort Samana.It is believed that this is one of the few corners of the planet, retain wild.Young people most in Kabarete-site collection vindserfingistov and lovers combine beaches and excursions to go to Puerto Plata.And then in addition to the colonial era architecture and Amber Museum, which the Amber Coast deposits hikers necessarily negate the factory's rum.

But rest day ends, and tourists reminded of souvenirs made by local yourselfers.They can be purchased in markets and shops, and even on the roadside.The fact that the development of tourism in the country, handicrafts are widespread.The Dominicans skilful craftsmen in the manufacture of jewellery and crafts of gold and silver.Good bring as a gift to relatives and friends, a bottle of rum or more famous Dominican cigars.

Recalling the national cuisine Dominicans and tourists claim that it is 175kg.That is a mixture of European, African and Caribbean traditions.Here, like rice and meat, beans and vegetables, grilled fish and bananas with coconut walnut.Of prefer juice drinks papaya, orange, pineapple, coconut milk, a cold beer, rum and cocktails containing many Roma.

Territory

Tourist paradise known worldwide Dominican Republic.The island of Haiti, the eastern part of which is the State, striking a variety of landscapes : white Caribbean beaches, humid tropics, high mountains, rivers and waterfalls create a sense of touch to another world.The total area of 48.7 sq.km.in the West Indies and took two-thirds of the island of Haiti (Hispaniola).In the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, the Caribbean Sea; To the east is State Canal de la Mona, on the west border with Haiti.Neighbour Dominican Republic-Cuba to the north-west of Jamaica and Puerto Rico to the east.About half of the Dominican Republic employs high-to 3175-m mountains.The rest is covered by tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and savannahs significance.

Climate

Moderate tropical climate.The rainy season lasts from late spring to early autumn, when possible frequent, but shorter showers.The temperature in winter 26-27C summer-29-31C.Enabling a visit from December to April.From December to April, the golden season for the rest of Dominikanah.Warm, dry weather will not interfere visit astonishing natural pearls Dominica : Puerto-Plato beaches and salt lake Lago Enriquillo.Dominica is rich and its famous mineral springs.

Time

Behind from Moscow at 7:00.Since last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October at 8:00.

National Features

Local people are friendly and friendly, its roots date back to Spanish and African settlers.Please note that the rhythm of life Dominicans different from the European.When you say : "Momentido", it does not mean that someone is going to run to your request.Maybe that no one is going to do that.Better take it as a national characteristic of Dominicans try and live in their pace.All life is in the Dominican dance.It seems that no lyric songs, dance only explanation.

Money

Dominican pesos.Dominican pesos, equal to 100 centavos.There are currency notes of 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 peso coins, and one in pesos and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.Currently one dollar is equal to 15.65 pesos.The country formally adopted only national currency.Currency can be exchanged at hotels or commercial banks, which work from 8 to 15 hours.Most credit cards are usually accepted for payment.If you relax in Juan Dolio, keep in mind that there are no banks in the territory can not get cash from a credit card.

Mail and phone

Phones are well developed and can communicate with any other part of the world.Òåëåôîííûå ðàçãîâîðû ìîæíî îïëàòèòü íàëè÷íûìè èëè êðåäèòíûìè òåëåôîííûìè êàðòî÷êàìè, êîòîðûå ìîæíî ïðèîáðåñòè â òåëåôîííîé êîìïàíèè.To call from the Dominican Republic in Russia should dial 011 - entry into the international line, 7-Russia code, city code, phone number.The Dominican Republic, 1809.Immigration Service in Santo Domingo : (809) 6852535, 6854545

Shopping, gifts, souvenirs

Tourist areas of the country offer to tourists numerous boutiques and souvenir shops, where you can buy various articles of wood, bone, amber, larimara, ceramics, as well as coffee, rum, cigars, souvenirs Tainos Indians, Creole dolls.Particularly recommended as audio cassettes with tunes "psysiotherapists and saltsa.In Santo Domingo is the biggest commercial centres, which can be bought clothes, shoes, light industrial products of domestic and foreign companies of good quality and at affordable prices.Shops are open on weekdays from 09.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00 hours.The weekend performance depends on the profile of the business.

Kitchen

Traditional Creole cuisine is a combination of European, African and Caribbean tradition of using local products.Bad pyby and mopeppodyktov, kpeolckaya kyxnya, inogda octpaya.Myaco, ovoschi and fruit for himself izyckannogo vkyca.Tipichnye blyuda : "Bandepa - ezhednevnaya food dominikantsev, coctoyaschaya of tissue, facoli, pica, calata and fpitoc."Mectnye also like hell until desired kokocovym coycom and giving blyuda Most nazvaniem "cankocho, acopao and lokpio" San Cocho (cooked in the broth of meat with vegetables), fish with coconut walnut, Mangu (puree of forest bananas, prepared breakfast), Pinonate (dessert made from milk and coconut).Tipichnye Orange : Fpyktovye coki (papay, kokocovoe moloko, apelcin, ananac, fpykt Hearer, etc.), pivo "ceniza" (sent me), a well as the pom and Piña kolada, "cvobodnaya kyba (pom-koka-kola), also a selection ekzoticheckix kokteyley banquets.Rum is the national drink Dominican Republic, without which there is no festival anywhere in the country.Rum widely popular among the local population of the Dominican Republic, along with local brands of beer "Quisqueya", "Presidente" and "Bohemia".Rum varying quality and spill can be purchased at any store or tent.Among Fifteen varieties Roma manufactured in the country, the main positions "Brugal, Barselo and Bermudes.Manufactured dark rum (with the classic golden brown) and light (white, often with the addition of lemon, which makes drink exquisite taste).Rum drink in pure form or added to cocktails.Íàïðèìåð, "Ïèíüÿ êîëàäà" (Ðîì, ÷àñòî 3 âèäà, êîêîñîâîå ìîëîêî è àíàíàñîâûé ñîê, ë¸ä), "Äàéêèðè" (ðîì, ëèìîííûé ñîê, ëåäîâàÿ ñòðóæêà) è, êîíå÷íî æå, çíàìåíèòûé è ñàìûé ðàñïðîñòðàí¸ííûé "Ñâîáîäíàÿ Êóáà" (ðîì ñ êîêà-êîëîé è ëüäîì).

Transportation

Public transportation provided with air-conditioned buses for intercity travel; Taxis in the city; Collective taxis "Carro public" on certain routes (very cheap).Local funds also include movement "moto-koncho (taksi-mototsikl) and" guaguas "(public transportation).Rental cars can be for people over the age of 25 with a driver's license and an international credit card, move right hand.

Tipping

The cost of service in hotels partially gratuities.The restaurant was left in charge of 10% of the order value.

Visa

To enter the Dominican Republic a "tourist map", worth $ 10 dollars, which is valid for a stay of up to three weeks.You can obtain a tourist card on arrival in the country directly at the airport or at the consulate.The same procedure should be leaving the country and it is $ 20.

Customs regulations

Free to bring across the border : 1 litre of alcohol with alcohol content up to 22%, less than 2 litres of liquor, 500 grams of coffee, 200 cigars and gifts worth no more than $ 100 dollars.Barred removal (without special permission) items and things of historical and artistic value.Prohibited the importation of drugs and weapons.

Tips

Water used for drinking, brushing teeth and making ice should be boiled or treated by other methods.Milk should drink only pasteurized.Dry or canned milk is quite suitable.Meat and fish are only carefully prozharennymi provarennymi or, preferably hot drink.Pork, salad and mayonnaise have greater risk of the disease.Vegetables should be cooked thoroughly and cleared of fruit skin.Desirable immunized against yellow fever.

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