Dominican Republic Local Food Guide

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

Passports valid for six months are required by all nationals visiting the Dominican..

Travel Health

Recommended vaccinations for travel to the Dominican Republic are diphtheria, hepatitis..

Local Currency

The official currency for the Dominican Republic is the Peso. Notes are in denominations..

Weather

The climate in the Dominican Republic is typically tropical maritime with very little..

Local Customs

The people of the Dominican Republic are kind and peaceful. If you are polite and..

Languages

The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish. In the tourist areas you may..

Transport Options

The International airports for the Dominican Republic are Santo Domingo (SDQ), Puerto..

Local Food

Food in the Dominican Republic includes a variety of tropical fruits, rice, beans, fresh..

Local Timezones

Dominican Republic Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4)...

Dutyfree Limits

The following goods may be imported into the Dominican Republic without incurring customs..

Local Food

Food in the Dominican Republic includes a variety of tropical fruits, rice, beans, fresh fish and seafood. It is typical Caribbean cuisine with Spanish influences. Beef is very expensive due to the majority being imported however other popular favorites are pork, goat meat and chicken. Imported alcohol is expensive however local beer and rums are all cheap.

National specialities include: la bandera (white rice, red beans, stewed meat, salad and fried plaintain); chicharrones (crisp pork rind); chicharrones de pollo (pieces of fried chicken); sopa criolla dominicana (meat and vegetable soup); and pastelón (baked vegetable cake).

National drinks include: presidente (Dominican beer); rum drinks such as the local Brugal or Bermudez; rum añejo (old, dark rum); and very strong native coffee.

Highlights of Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Information

With over three million residents, the cosmopolitan city of Santo Domingo is possibly the most vibrant place in the..

Samana Peninsula Information

Samana is a destination for nature lovers and adventurers. Green, green mountains, long beaches, solitude, lively..

Altos de Chavon Information

Past expansive fields of shoulder-high sugar cane, visitors will come to La Romana, a city built and maintained by the..

Bayahibe Information

What originally began as a small fishing village has now transformed into a tourist destination, complete with small..

Casa de Campo Information

Casa de Campo Resort is considered the most luxurious and complete resort in the entire Caribbean. Celebrities such as..

La Romana Information

This tourist area comprised of La Romana, Casa de Campo, Dominicus and Bayahibe is an excellent choice for R and R..

Los Haitises National Park Information

Several hotels offer excursions to Los Haitises National Park, a sanctuary for nature lovers and those interested in..

Punta Cana Information

Punta Cana is known the world over for stunning beaches, upscale hotels, romantic settings, and amazing golf courses...

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