Passports are required.

Tourist Cards are required to enter the DR, $10/person (purchased at the airport).

No additional vaccinations recommended.

Insect repellent is recommended as there are diseases carried by mosquitoes that are present on the island.

Tap water is unsafe to drink.

Native language is Spanish; however, English is widely spoken and understood.

The currency is the Dominican peso; however, the USD is widely accepted in resort areas.

Exchange rate is 1 USD = 47.16 DOP.

Average temperature in April is 80 degrees, tropical and humid.