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In the US:
Dominican Republic Dept of Tourism
Dominican Consulate
1 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212-768-2480
Dominican Republic Dept of Tourism
2355 Salzedo Avenue, Suite 305
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: 305-444-4592
In Canada:
Dominican Republic Dept of Tourism
1464 Crescent Street
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3A 2B6
Tel: 514-933-6126
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In the Dominican Republic:
Secretary of Tourism
Avenues Mexico and 30 de Marzo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Tel: 809-221-4660
Tel: 800-752-1151
Tourist Information
Avenue Hermanas Mirabel
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Tel: 809-586-3676
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The official currency of the Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso (RD$). The United Nations offers exchange rate information.
These events have a tendency to change venue and date rapidly. We strongly suggest calling or writing the Tourist Board to get exact information.
- New Years Day, January 1
- Our Lady of La Altagracia, January 21
- Duarte's Birthday, January 26
- Carnival, February
- National Independence Day, February 27
- Merengue Week, Late July
- Restoration Day, August 16
- Our Lady of Las Mercedes, September 24
The official language is Spanish. Many shopkeepers and people in popular tourist spots also speak English and other languages.
The 2008 census estimated the population to be 9,837,000.
The area code is 809, followed by a seven digit local number.
Taxis: Taxis are readily available in the streets, but fares are not preset and there are no meters. If you speak Spanish, negotiate a price before you begin. The minimum fare within Santo Domingo seems to be about $6.
Car Rentals: Renting a car seems to be the best way to get around the Dominican Republic. The main car rental agencies are:- Avis - 800-331-1084
- Budget - 800-527-0700
- Hertz - 800-654-3001
General: See our car rental, airline, cruise line and tour operator listings for more information.
The average temperature is about 80 degrees, but it can range from 70 to 90 degrees depending on the time of year. Please visit our Caribbean Weather Page for the latest forecasts and weather news.
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