Dominican Republic villa rental and vacation rentals
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| Welcome to the Dominican Republic! Bienvenido a Republica Dominicana!
In the north The island verges the Atlantic ocean and in the south
it borders the Caribbean. Eighty percent of the island is mountainous
with hills up to 3000 m. The highest mountain reaches 3.175 m its
Pico Duarte. The settling of the vice king of Spain made the island the center of the Spanish culture in America. In 1697 the island was shared between the french colony and the
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Days with wind over 4 Beaufort
Form of Government The Dominican Republic has a very similar form of government as
the USA, composed of two big parties. Elections take place every
four years (the former president Balguer, had been elected 7 times)
The new president is Dr. Leonel Fernandez (PLD). He took over 16th
of August 2004 for four years. Specially the middle class hopes
for a positive development in the Dominican Republic under his government. The country is under protection of the USA, who in the course of Dominican history intervened twice. Currency Monetary unit is the Dominican Peso (100 cents). Import- and export of pesos is not allowed. Foreign currencies can be imported illimitably. As credit cards exclusive are used VISA, Eurocard, Mastercard and American Express Actual Exchange rates of central Bank: US Dollar to Dominican Pesos
The traffic is right hand. The traffic network connects the main cities, supplemented by air traffic. Taxis are called publicos and you share with other travellers. In the cities you have buses, mostly crowded. Taxis can be flagged everywhere, the average fare is min. 30 US $ per day. Insurance included mileage unlimited. Fares: Public means of transport as the guagua (mini bus) and taxi publico ( the ones you share with other travellers) charge 10 pesos. Range between 30 to 50 km. Same price goes for motoconcho (motorbikes) used preferably for one to three km. (At night or Holiday the double price applies. Tip! - Never ask for the fare, have the exact amount ready. If you are looked at as a tourist who ignores the fare you might be charged with several times the fare. Caribe Tours goes several times a day with luxury buses) TV, Toillet, Air condition, drinks served) to Santiago, Santo Domingo and other cities. The fare to Santo Domingo is 100 RD $. Insurances covering medicine doctors, medicines, hospital charges in the Dominican republic are to be policed in the country. The monthly charge for a family, 2 children - is about 1000 RD $ (60 USD) Medical doctors dentists clinics An outstanding amount of high qualified medical doctors available day and night. In Sosua you find several dentists, there is also a German speaking MD's doctor. With three clinics, Sosua covers the requirements. For medical services you pay cash immediately.
SportTennis Tennis cracks will find certainly what they look for. Most of the good Hotels dispose of a court. The mild climate and the refreshing breeze from the seaside help to enjoy the sport. Most of the courts dispose of an own floodlight facilities. Golf
Deap sea fishing Bases for diving are to be found in following sites Bavaro Beach, Bayahibe, Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, La Romana and Punta Cana south of the island. Puerto Plata, Sosua, Luperon, El Portillo, Las Terrenas and Samana north of island. Instructions are according to PADI or DIWA rules and regulations. Diving excursions by boat are 35 US $ to 45 US $ per capita.
Horseback riding Nearly everywhere you have the possibility to hire a good horse. Most of the bigger Hotels offer excursions on horseback. At the Perla Antillana hippodrome in Santo Domingo you can enjoy the exitement of horse racing on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays. Biking Many Hotels dispose bicycle for there guests. In Cabarete there are organized cross tours to the hills nearby. The Happy Surf club in Cabarete is equipped with first class material for the cross tours. Wandering Jarabacoa has become the center of mountain tourism in the central cordillera. In these mountains are the most beautiful trails to be found, leading you up through pine forests along little rivers and waterfalls. Mountaineering is possible up to the 3000 meter tops of the hills. A guide is advisable. More info at Eco and Adventure Tourism
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The
Caribbean island Hispaniola, which belongs to the Great Antilles,
is divided into the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Two thirds of
the area are the Dominican Republic (48.734 km2 , 8 million habitants
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colony of Santo Domingo. Since 1844 the Dominican Republic is independent.
apital
of the Dominican Republic. 
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a pulsating city live. Worth to be seen are the aquarium,
the archducal cathedral, first in America, called Cathedral
of Santa Maria de la Encarnacion, the Columbus Park, the colonial
quarter and much more. Easy to reach are the beaches of La
Romana, Boca Chica, Barhona and Saona. 
Traffic
and private transportation
Actually
there are 15 golf courses on the island, some more are planned or
being processed.
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