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Destination Guides - North America / Dominican Republic
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is a relatively safe country to visit but take the usual precautions with personal belongings and valuables. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| HIV/AIDS is prevalent. It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A and Typhoid. Take preventative measures not to be bitten by mosquitos as Malaria and Dengue Fever are both present. A good range of across the counter medicines is available, including some normally only available on prescription in the UK. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
24 |
25 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
27 |
26 |
25 |
25 |
24 |
24 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
5 |
4 |
4 |
7 |
19 |
15 |
18 |
15 |
16 |
16 |
10 |
7 |
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| The country is hot with tropical temperatures all year. The rainy season is from June to October. Occasional hurricanes are experienced during this time. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 73%, Sunrise: 06:26AST, Sunset: 18:48AST |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 28°C (82°F), Min Temp: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1010mb, Humidity: 88%, Sunrise: 06:26AST, Sunset: 18:47AST |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 79%, Sunrise: 06:26AST, Sunset: 18:46AST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Tourism police are based in main locations and speak English. Homosexuality is widely accepted. It is polite to ask before taking photographs of local people. |
| Getting Around |
| Roads are variable in quality and the worse ones deteriorate during the wetter months. Car rental is easy but you must be over 25 to drive. 4x4 vehicles are advised. Buses are reliable and cheap. Motorbike taxis widely available - be prepared for a hair raising ride however! |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Epiphany on 6 January, Lady of Altagracia Day on 21 January, Juan Pablo Duante Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 27 February, Labour Day on 5 May, Restoration Day on 15 August, Corpus Christi on 22 May, Lady of Mercedes Day on 16 August and Constitution Holiday on 10 November. Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April, Ascension Day on 16 May, Whitsun (Pentecost) on 23 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June, Assumption on 15 August and Christmas Day on 25 December. There are also a number of music and jazz festivals during the year. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Visas not required for stays of up to 30 days. A tourist card costing US$10 will be issued on arrival. Departure Tax is payable which is currently US$20. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Ave 27 de Febrero 233, Edifico Corominas Pepin, 7th Floor, Santo Domingo. Tel:(001)(809)472 7111 |
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