Dominican Republic
country · Dominican Republic
Overview
Dominican Republic is a country in North America, with its capital at Santo Domingo.
Key facts
| Country | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Currency | DOP |
About the country
Dominican Republic lies in North America.
Its capital is Santo Domingo.
Practical information
You will pay in DOP (Peso).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Dominican Republic. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Dominican Republic
Bigger destinations to explore in Dominican Republic include Santo Domingo, Monte Llano, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santo Domingo Este, La Romana, Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macorís, Salvaleón de Higüey, Santa Cruz de Barahona and La Vega. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Dominican Republic, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Dominican Republic
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Getting around Dominican Republic
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.