Prices in the Dominican Republic largely depend on the time of year, the type of accommodation, the region of the country where you are going on vacation. For example, the most expensive hotels are in Santo Domingo, while Samana is famous for its cheap accommodation. But in general, prices in the Dominican Republic are high (you can pay with both Dominican pesos and US dollars).
Shopping and souvenirs
Numerous souvenir shops and boutiques await you in the tourist areas of the country.
What to bring from the Dominican Republic
- traditional Dominican doll (ceramic figurine without a face), figurines of parrots made of wood and limestone, paintings by local artists, jewelry;
- Brugal rum, coffee.
In the Dominican Republic, you can buy red, blue or green amber (its cost can reach $ 500), cigars - $ 2-18 / 1 piece, rum - $ 20, leather shoes - $ 100, shirts - from $ 10, coffee - 10 -15 $ / 1 kilogram, mamajuana (healing Dominican tincture) - from $ 15, larimar jewelry - from $ 5, Lime dolls - from $ 3, shells and starfish - from $ 1.
Excursions
On a sightseeing tour of Santo Domingo, you will visit the Los Tres Ojos grotto, which is famous for lakes with salt, fresh and sulfur water; the Columbus Lighthouse monument; Alcazar Palace; take a walk along Dam Street; see the National Pantheon and the Cathedral. The approximate cost of the excursion is $ 85 per adult and $ 65 per child.
Going on an excursion to Saona Island, you will reach it by speed boat. And on the island itself you will find a snow-white beach, the sea and a delicious lunch. But before that, you will be brought to the city of Altos de Chavon - here you will stroll through the local streets and visit the amphitheater. The duration of the excursion with lunch is $ 95 per adult and $ 50 per child.
On vacation in the Dominican Republic, you should go on an excursion involving a visit to the Fun-Fun Cave: here you will be able to see natural pictures created by stalactites. You will be accompanied by an instructor to move around the cave using special equipment (in special equipment you will descend to a depth of 18 meters). Excursions + lunch + provision of special equipment for the descent costs an average of $ 120.
Entertainment
A ticket to the cinema will cost you $ 5, massage - $ 10-20, ATV riding - $ 70 / day, whale watching + rafting - $ 300, jeep safari - $ 100, yacht trip + visiting the islands + fishing - $ 1,500 (full day), 20-minute helicopter ride over Punta Cana - $ 160, diving - $ 230.
Transport
The bus is considered one of the most expensive types of transport - you will pay $ 3 for movement within cities, and $ 6 for a trip from one region to another. If you decide to take a taxi, then for 1 km you will pay $ 4-5 (since there are no counters in local taxis, it is advisable to agree on the price in advance with the driver).
If you decide to rent a car, then for the rental here you will pay at least $ 60 per day + $ 200 - a deposit in the form of a guarantee fee.
The minimum cost of a vacation in the Dominican Republic will be approximately $ 100 per person.
