Dominican Republic
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| - | * | + | * Casa de Campo |
| + | * Luperon | ||
| + | * Puerto Plata | ||
| + | * Punta Cana | ||
| + | * Santo Domingo | ||
| + | '''Others''' | ||
| + | * Boca Chica | ||
| + | * Las Salinas | ||
| + | * Samana | ||
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Revision as of 19:21, 30 November 2007
Dominican Republic
| Dominican Republic | |
 Dominican Republic | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Language: | Spanish |
| Currency: | Peso (DOP) |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
Dominican Republic on Wikipedia
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Climate & Weather
The climate is tropical. The wet season is from May to November, and possible hurricanes between June and November. Most rainfall is in the northern and eastern regions. The average rainfall is 1346 mm, with extremes of 2500 mm in the northeast and 500 mm in the west. The main annual temperature ranges from 21 °C in the mountainous regions to 25 °C on the plains and at the coast. The average temperature in Santo Domingo in January is 25 °C and 30 °C in July.
Submit sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration & Customs
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Visas
Submit information about what visitor's visas are available and where they are obtained.
Health & Security
Dengue Fever and Malaria is common and there is a high Aids infection of the population.
Ports & Popular Stops
Ports of Entry
- Casa de Campo
- Luperon
- Puerto Plata
- Punta Cana
- Santo Domingo
Others
- Boca Chica
- Las Salinas
- Samana
Marinas/Yacht Clubs
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
External Links
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