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Dominican Republic Travel Advice

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The Dominican Republic's white sandy beaches are among the world's best, together with the impressive mountain ranges, spectacular rivers and waterfalls, and saltwater lakes which teem with exotic wildlife are just part of the Dominican Republic's appeal.

Dominican Republic Fact File


Flag of Dominican Republic Capital: Santo Domingo
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)

Languages: Spanish, English
Main religion: Roman Catholic
UK visa requirements: No visa required for stays of up to 90 days, passport stamped upon entry
Time difference from UK: GMT-4 hours
Temperature range in Santo Domingo: 19-31C

Dominican Republic Travel Advice


Month

Average Temperature
(at minimum)

Average Temperature
(at maximum)

Relative
humidity(am)

Relative
humidity(pm)

Average precipitation
(mm)

January

19

29

91

64

61

February

19

29

88

58

36

March

19

29

90

60

48

April

21

29

90

62

99

May

22

30

89

65

173

June

22

31

90

66

158

July

22

31

90

66

163

August

23

31

90

66

160

September

22

31

91

66

185

October

22

31

92

66

152

November

21

30

92

66

122

December

19

29

91

66

61


Real Gap's Dominican Republic Highlights


The City of Santo Domingo
Modern sophistication, old world charm and a breath-taking setting, located on the tropical southern coast of the Dominican Republic make Santo Domingo one of the Caribbean's hottest traveller destinations.

Give something back whilst on your travels, volunteer with Dominican Republic Disabled Adults and Children.

You should consider the Volunteer Teaching in Dominican Republic programme if you are keen to teach English on your gap year. This is a very worthwhile volunteer project, and a rare opportunity to work and travel the beautiful Caribbean.

Map of Dominican Republic


Santo Domingo is the most bustling and diverse city in the Caribbean, wander down cobble stone streets among the Spanish colonial architecture and then explore the modern side of the city. The recent financial problems in the Dominican Republic has left many families impoverished, with the more vulnerable people such as children and orphans in greater need of volunteer assistance, take the time to Help the Children of Dominican Republic.

Click here for our full range of Dominican Republic programmes.

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