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Where in the world is Samana? |
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Samana Realty & Development's many beautiful listings are located primarily on the Samana Peninsula in the northeast corner of the Dominican Republic on the fabled island of Hispaniola. |
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| The Dominican Republic comprises 48,730 sq km, an area slightly more than twice the size of the state of New Hampshire in northeastern USA. |
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The climate is classified as "tropical
maritime," averaging 27
Celsius or 80 Fahrenheit. Trade winds keep the air
cool and fresh. The verdant terrain consists of lofty highlands and mountains feeding fertile valleys with countless waterfalls. The meandering coastline abounds with towering palms, white sandy beaches, broad bays and pleasant seascape vistas dotted with colorful sails set against deep blue skies. |
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Language: While Spanish is the official language, English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas. The area is also popular with German-speaking visitors. The DR is blessed with no international disputes. |
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| Passports and Visas. All nationalities are required to show a valid passport. A visa is not required for visitors from Antigua, Argentina, Benelux, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Dominica, England, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Scandinavia, Spain, Switzerland, Tobago, Trinidad and the USA. All others require a visa, which must be obtained from an embassy of the Dominican Republic prior to arrival in the country. As of 8 January 2007, passports have been required of US citizens for re-entry to US territory. A departure tax of US$20 is also collected, although it may be included with the airline ticket. Citizens of all countries should contact their carrier or the closest Dominican consulate to reconfirm travel documentation requirements before departing for the DR. |
| A Special Card, Too. All visitors are required to purchase a tourist card (tarjeta del tourista), which costs US$10.00. Fees vary for longer stays. This card is sometimes included with an airline ticket. It can also be obtained at the airport or at border crossings. The card allows a tourist to remain in the country for a maximum of 60 days. A fine is imposed on visitors who remain beyond this limit. Travelers must pay a US$10.00 departure tax at the airport when leaving. |
| A Word of Caution. Be advised that recreational drugs such as marijuana and cocaine are strictly illegal and that penalties for possession of even very small amounts are extremely severe. |
| Source: Publicaciones en Ingls C. por A., Dolores Vicioso, 1996. All rights reserved. Presented here as a public service. For more complete and possibly more up-to-date information, please go to www.dr1.com. (Please note that Samana Realty & Development cannot be responsible for any link’s content. Neither is the endorsement of or by any link implied.) |
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| Cash. The peso is the national currency, although many businesses prefer American dollars. Foreign currency may be changed into Dominican pesos at Banco de Reservas booths at the airports, major hotels or at commercial banks. The exchange rate (RD$16.6 : US$1.) is pegged to the US dollar and is fairly stable. Rates at exchange bureaus are often slightly higher, particularly for US dollars. DR bills are for RD$ 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. (The reddish 1000-peso bills closely resemble 100-peso bills, so be careful!) |
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Travelers' Checks and Credit Cards. You can withdraw DR pesos at official exchange rates directly from North American or European banks via cash machines located in most tourist areas. All DR banks exchange major-currency travelers checks. Cash advances can also be arranged. | ||
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Businesses accept VISA and MasterCard more commonly than they do other cards. Your passport may be required for some transactions. | |
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Source: Publicaciones en Ingls C. por A., Dolores Vicioso, 1996. All rights reserved. Presented here as a public service. For more complete information,please go to www.dr1.com. (Please note that Samana Realty & Development cannot be responsible for any link’s content. Neither is the endorsement of or by any link implied.) |
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