Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Take a day trip to Santo Domingo
The Republic’s capital and one of the western hemisphere’s oldest European settlements. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it has more than its fair share of colonial heritage, with 500 years of architecture on display.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | Spanish | |
| Currency: | Peso | |
| Time zone: | GMT -4 hours | |
| Flight Time: | 10 hours | |
| Holiday type: | Beach, Summer sun, Winter sun | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 18.9°C Rainfall: 705.6mm a year |
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Must eat at:
If you’re tempted beyond the walls of your resort, try Capitan Cook in town for huge roaring grills and excellent lobster by the beach.
Must be there for:
If you’re after sunshine and blue skies without the humidity of mid-summer, travel in the Spring or Autumn for a different perspective on the island.
Well-travelled tips:
- It can sometimes be difficult to change your local pesos back into sterling... so change your money (or visit the ATM) little and often rather than in one go.
- You can rent a Segway at the Bavaro Hotel, which, for the princely sum of $30, includes an hour’s hire complete with local guide.
Visa:
British citizens need a tourist card to enter the Dominican Republic. For more information, please click here.
Duty free shopping:
As the Dominican Republic is outside of Europe, you can benefit from duty free prices on certain items purchased when travelling to Punta Cana through our terminals. More information.
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