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People throw garbage into the sea along the Malecon, which is sad. Here you can see a photo of the shore in the aquarium park where it is clean and beautiful. Leave a Comment
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Taxi from the airport is about $40 U.S. Try and stay in the Zona Colonial area of Santo Domingo. It´s where all the shops and restaurants are, and you are walking distance to the port where you get on your cruise.
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The airport is the place where you get the first and last impression of a city/country, and of course you want to spend the least amount of time possible there as well as having a smooth check in and out - at least I do! So here I share my little guide on how to spend less time there and more time enjoying your vacation. On arrival (1) Make the line to buy the tourist card and have your passport and your 10US handy (or the exact money if you're more than one person). Do check with your airline if they include this in their flight fare because some do. The airlines who include the card will most likely give it on the plane, prior to landing. You can also buy the tourist card at the nearest Dominican embassy (contact them to double check this info). (2) All non Dominicans must fill in the blue Migration form (one per person) and everyone must fill in the white Customs form. (3) Hand in the blue form, the tourist card and your passport at passport control. (4) After picking up your baggage, there's some other guy in Customs to whom you give the white form. On departure (1) After checking in, take off your belt, shoes and anything that might make the machine beep at the security check. Also remember to take out your laptop and/or the bag with the liquid items, if applicable, from your carry-on bag. (2) Make sure you have the 20US departure tax handy (or exact money if you're more than one person). Again, do check with your airline/travel agent in case the tax is included in your airfare. (3) Fill in (again) the blue Migration form (weird but don't ask). I was told to fill in another white form called International embarkation-disembarkation card but Mr. Sweden didn't have to, although other tourists did fill it in. (4) Give it together with the passport and the departure tax (IF they ask for it, sometimes they don't. This tax is supposedly paid by everyone but I've never paid it and Mr. Sweden didn't either). If you overstayed the tourist card (only "good" for up to 14 days), you might have to pay a small fine. I say might because Mr. Sweden overstayed his for 3 days and nobody asked him for any money. The fine prices are available here but let them ask for the money. Do NOT pay more than the specified price, which is printed in big signs at the airport. Of course I don't have to say "be there on time for the check-in process" and what not. Translation of the Customs form 1) Name: last names, first and middle names 2) birth date (day/month/year) 3) Passport number 4) Number or relatives traveling with you 5) Airline and flight number 6) Address in Dominican Republic 7) Purpose of your trip (business, pleasure, other - specify) 8) Residency country 9) How long are you planning to stay in Dominican Republic? (only for non residents) 10) I bring any kind of electrodomestic/household item (yes/no) 11) I bring fruits, vegetables or any other agricultural product (yes/no) 12) I bring more than US$10,000 (in any currency or negotiable monetary document) (yes/no) 13) I bring articles for gifts or business (as in sell them) (yes/no) If yes, write the total value in US$ Sign here.
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There are several ATM's along El Conde, and the area is safe pretty much all the time. However, if withdrawing money at night, be careful. Leave a Comment
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We had the opportunity to see a lunar eclipse while we were there and it was nice because where we live we can rarely see any space fenomena. My pictures aren't the best so I combined this tip with a better one from ESA. The eclipse took place on Feb 20 and the pictures were taken between 9 and 10pm.
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