Traveling to Dominican Republic

Indeed, the immense majority of people who travel to the Dominican Republic do it by plane: cruising industry is little developed although seaside cities such as Santo Domingo or Puerto Plata offer enough attractive and there are sea ports able to receive cruise lines: the tourist port of Sans Souci, Don Diego and the Cristobal Colón ferry terminal in Santo Domingo, where the ferries to the port of Mayaguez in Puerto Rico depart from. For timetables and schedules, please check the Ferries del Caribe company website.

La Romana has a marina and an international tourist port, and in Puerto Plata a modern port, that will be able to admit cruise boats is being built.


But there is little doubt that almost every one of the three million tourists who visit the country every year do it in the "All Inclusive" formula, buying a tourist pack that comprises flight and hotel. There are of course regular flights: Main airlines fly regularly to the Dominican Republic and have offices in the country:

Iberia
Ave. Lope de Vega
Tel : 508-0288

Air France
Máximo Gómez
Tel : 686-8432

American Airlines
Edif. In Tempo, W. Churchill
Tel : 542-5151

Lufthansa
George Washington # 353
Tel : 689-9625

Northwest
Gustavo Mejía Ricart # 54
Tel : 540-5343

Continental
Edif. In Tempo, W. Churchill
Tel : 562-6688

Main international airports are:
Las Américas International Airport, in Santo Domingo;
International Airport Gregorio Luperon in Puerto Plata;
Cibao International Airport in Santiago;
Maria Montes International Airport in Barahona (almost no commercial activity);
La Romana International Airport;
Punta Cana International Airport in Higüey.
Quite recwntly opened its doors the International Airport of El Catey, which services the Samaná peninsula.

Bringing Pets to Dominican Republic

Importation of animals into the country is controlled by the animal Health Department, which in turn depends on the Secretary of Agriculture
Admission of cats and dogs requires the owner to present a rabies vaccination certificate and an International Health Certificate (your veterinary should be able to provide one) obtained at the country of origin. Entry is tax free.

For other animals we reccomend you to ask at the Department of Agriculture and the National Zoo.