Prices in the Dominican Republic
Prices in the Dominican Republic is largely dependent on the time of year, type of accommodation, the area of the country in which you are going to go on vacation. For example, the most expensive hotels are located in Santo Domingo, while Samana is known for its low-cost housing. But in general, prices in the Dominican Republic, high (you can pay as the Dominican peso and the US dollar).
Shopping and souvenirs
In the tourist areas of the country offers numerous souvenir shops and boutiques.
What to bring from the Dominican Republic
traditional Dominican doll (ceramic figurine without face), parrots figurines made of wood and limestone, paintings by local artists, jewelry;
rum Brugal, coffee.
In the Dominican Republic, you can purchase a red, blue or green amber (the cost can reach $ 500), a cigar - $ 2-18 / 1 piece, rum - $ 20 leather shoes - $ 100 shirt - from $ 10, coffee - 10 -15 $ / 1 kilogram mamahuanu (Dominican healing tincture) - from $ 15 jewelry from Larimar - from $ 5 dolls LeMay - from $ 3, seashells and starfish - only $ 1.
excursions
On a tour of the Santo Domingo you visit Los Tres Ojos grotto, which is famous for lakes with salt water, fresh water and sulfuric water; monument "Columbus Lighthouse"; Alcazar Palace; walk down the street Dame; see the National Pantheon and the Cathedral. The approximate cost of the tour - $ 85 per adult and $ 65 - for a child.
Having met on a trip to the island of Saona, you will reach a speed boat. And on the island you will have to wait for the white beach, the sea and a delicious lunch. But before that, you will be delivered to the city of Altos de Chavon - here you stroll the streets and visit the amphitheater. Duration of the tour with lunch - $ 95 per adult and $ 50 - for a child.
On vacation in the Dominican Republic is to go on a tour, includes visits to the Cave "Fun-Fun": here you will be able to see the natural pattern by stalactites. Move through the cave using special funds (special equipment you go down to a depth of 18 meters) you will be accompanied by an instructor. Excursions + lunch + provision of special equipment for lowering costs an average of $ 120.
entertainment
Movie ticket will cost you $ 5 massage - $ 10-20, quad bike riding - $ 70 / day, whale watching rafting + - $ 300, jeep safari - $ 100 + yacht trip visiting the islands + fishing - $ 1500 (all day), 20-minute walk in a helicopter over the Punta Cana - $ 160, diving - $ 230.
transport
The bus is considered one of the most expensive forms of transport - for movement within the cities you pay $ 3 for a trip from one region to another - $ 6. If you decide to travel by taxi, 1 km path you pay $ 04.05 (as counters in local taxi is not present, the price it is advisable to agree in advance with the driver).
If you decide to rent a car, then the rent here you pay at least $ 60 per night + $ 200 - deposit in the form of a guarantee fee.
Minimum cost on vacation in the Dominican Republic will be approximately $ 100 for 1 person.