Dominican Republic Guide: Travel & Leisure
Our travel guide gives you useful advice on getting about using public transport, driving by car as well as explaining how to buy, sell, rent or import a car.
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Driving rules and regulations
Stay on the right side of the law
The Dominican Republic is considered to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world for drivers. At time the traffic can be extremely chaotic and unregulated. Some of the most common things you may come across include taxis with broken tail-lights, pedestrians running across the road and drivers disregarding most regulations including the drink driving laws.
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Public transport in the Dominican Republic
How to get around
The inter-country infrastructure is well developed with most towns and tourist destinations connected via a large network of roads to the whole country. In the Dominican Republic you will come across many different types of public transportation such as: buses, caro publicos, guaguas, the metro and motoconchos.
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Driving in the Dominican Republic
Renting & importing a car
Importing a car into the Dominican Republic is not an easy task with the process often being long and tedious. In many cases, buying a car in country is a much simpler alternative. However, if you do decide to import your car, have patience and track the process.
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36 hours in Santo Domingo
A weekend travel guide
Dominican Republic, the beautiful and diverse Caribbean island, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Caribbean area. Santo Domingo is the capital of this sun-blessed country and also the oldest city in the New World. Sitting on the southern coast, this city most definitely offers the most fulfilling urban experience and should be on everyone’s “must-visit” list.
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