Getting Around the Dominican Republic
To get to the Dominican Republic, all you require is a valid passport. Visas or tourist cards are available at the airport for a small fee to all foreign visitors. There are four airports located all across the country, however, the most important airport, which receives a majority of international air traffic is the Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas, which sits a half an hour drive east of Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic has 7 international airlines, with international carriers like American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Copa Airlines landing here as well. Several regional carriers also fly to the Dominican Republic including Air Jamaica, LIAT and Air Caraibes.
You can also enter the Dominican Republic from Haiti. There are three main border crossings at Jimani/Malpasse, Dajabon/Ouanaminthe and Belladere/Elias Pina, these crossings are open from 8 am to 6 pm. A bus service also operates from Port-au-Prince to Santo Domingo.
Once you are in the Dominican Republic the best way to get around the country is by bus. There are two types of bus services here, first class services or gua-guas, which are mid-size buses that carry up to 30 people. The services on this bus are basic and have no toilet facilities. If you have the budget a good way of getting around the Dominican Republic is by air, with four airports located in various parts of the county. You can also rent a car and travel from city to city. This is a good idea especially if you are pressed for time. To drive in the Dominican Republic you need to have a valid driver’s license and be at least 25 years old to rent a car.
In the most major cities and towns, the best way to move around is by bus, as it is cheap and affordable and lets you mingle with the people. You can also get around by Motoconchos and Publicos. Motoconchos are motorcycle taxis, while Publicos are small minivans or pickups. Both are fairly cheap to use and are a great way to get around, however, these vehicles can get full picking up passengers making it a tight squeeze, if you’re sharing them. Taxis are also available to get around and you will find them at most designated stops. However, settle on a fare before you sit in as most taxis do not have meters.
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