How To Come - To know before

Even if you can purchase almost anything here, you should bring your sunglasses, high SPF sun block, a hat and a long sleeve shirt or cover-up. These are advisable for the warmest parts of the day...

The Dominican Republic is in the US dialling area code (809). There are telephone booths where AT&T and other long distance calling cards are accepted. There are telecommunication centres where phone, fax and internet services are available. Most hotels offer phone and fax services. Major international newspapers can be obtained.

The Dominican Republic uses 110 volt outlets, with US plug (jack) design. Transformers and connectors are necessary for European appliances. The main problem in the country is the recurrence of power shortages. Often for several hours, day or night. All the hotels have generators to make up for this deficiency, to insure light at least during the night.