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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Dominican Republic
- East Coast
East Coast
The East Coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the
Dominican Republic and is the ideal destination for a beach
vacation. Miles of powdery white beaches lined with palm trees and
aquamarine waters beckon those intent on kicking back and doing not
much more than relaxing in the sun. Large, all-inclusive resorts
ensure that all holiday details are taken care of.
There are no towns of interest in the area, but resorts act like
mini self-contained cities offering different dining and nightlife
options, a variety of watersports, and good facilities for deep-sea
fishing and golf. However, those looking for a more cultural and
varied vacation will come away disappointed.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is spoken
in the main tourist centres.
Money
The currency is the Dominican Republic Peso (DOP), divided into
100 centavos. Many of the hotels and restaurants in the main
tourist destinations display their prices in US dollars as well as
in Dominican Pesos, as US dollars are widely accepted and some
places will also accept Euros. The peso cannot be exchanged outside
of the Dominican Republic. Major currencies can be converted into
pesos at Central Bank approved bureaux; only 30% of the pesos
bought can be re-converted and this only if the original receipts
are produced, so it is best not to buy more pesos than you are
likely to need. Major credit cards are accepted everywhere, but a
commission is usually charged and it is recommended that you only
use your credit card at your hotel as fraud incidents have been
reported. The best exchange rates are paid on US travellers cheques
and secondly on US dollars cash and are best exchanged at exchange
bureaux (
casas de cambio). Banking hours are Monday to Friday from
8.30am to 4.30pm; some banks also open on Saturday. ATMs are
widespread.