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République dominicaine : When to go ?

We can travel all year in the Dominican Republic. The high tourist seasons are between November and February, the Holy Week before Easter, then in July and August.

République dominicaine : Go with a local agency

First Capital of the New WorldStroll through the centuries-old cobbled streets of the colonial zone of Santo Domingo, the birthplace of the Americas, is a little like walking in the pas of the sixteenth century. The area, simply sumptuous, is inscribed on UNESCO's world cultural heritage. Headquarters of the first cathedral, the first royal Spanish hearing, the first university, and the first New World Hospital it was also, in 1508, the first city of the New World to obtain a coat of arms. Few cities offer this sensation in the New World. Walking in Santo Domingo is an invitation to a journey in time with immutable charm. With a guide from a local agency that knows this city like its pocket, you will also discover many historical anecdotes on Santo Domingo.Beaches in infinityFrom the wild beauty of the beaches of the South to the paradise landscapes of the beaches of the North, each will find in the Dominican Republic, where no beach is similar to another, the one that suits it. The Dominican Republic deploys almost 1 300 km of idyllic coastline (about 600 km of beaches) which, according to the regions, have very different personalities.An ideal climate all year roundAlthough the country knows a winter from October to March, it is not clear, and the time remains very soft (26 ° C of average temperature) during the twelve months of the year; for us who are accustomed to the rigours of continental climates, heat and sun are at the rendez-vous all year round.Attention, the Dominican Republic is not a cheap country, contrary to the expectations of visitors who are often surprised by tariffs from all inclusive prices. The products and services for tourists, hotels in restaurants by way of shops, display prices almost comparable to French prices in all tourist areas. For restaurants, only campagne do not include rigorous taxes and therefore offer more reasonable prices. Many products and materials are imported, and even local products suffer permanent inflation that penalises consumption.FormalitésNo visas are required for French, Belgian, Swiss or Canadian nationals.Since 2012, a passport valid at least six months after arrival on the Dominican territory is essential to visit the Dominican Republic. You will also need to purchase a tourist card (10 ? $ or 10 ? €) when entering the Dominican Republic. This tourism card entitles you to a three-month stay in the country. You will also have to pay an exit fee while leaving the country if your stay exceeds 30 days.