The Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic 3

by Harvey, Sean

• ISBN13: 9781843534976
• ISBN10: 1843534975
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-21
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The revised, third edition of the Rough Guide to the Dominican Republicis the complete handbook to the Caribbean's most popular destination. The guide opens with a 24-page, full-colour section introducing many of the island's highlights, from the idyllic white-sand beaches and lavish resorts, to picturesque villages, coastal mangroves and the verdant Cordillera Central. There is lively coverage of all the island's top attractions, from the colonial relics of Santo Domingo to the stunning beaches around Puerto Plata. There are detailed reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, and for the more adventurous traveller the guide provides plenty of practical advice on all outdoor activities, including snorkelling, scuba diving, white-water rafting and hiking.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 6
Where to go	p. 10
When to go	p. 12
Things not to miss	p. 15
Basics	p. 25
Getting there	p. 27
Red tape, visas and extended stays	p. 35
Information, websites and maps	p. 37
Insurance	p. 39
Health	p. 40
Costs, money and banks	p. 43
Getting around	p. 45
Accommodation	p. 48
Food and drink	p. 50
Communications: mail, phones and email	p. 53
The media	p. 55
Shopping	p. 56
Sports and outdoor activities	p. 57
National parks and nature reserves	p. 60
Festivals	p. 63
Safety, drugs and the police	p. 66
Women travellers	p. 67
Directory	p. 68
Guide	p. 71
Santo Domingo and around	p. 73
The southeast	p. 131
Samana Peninsula	p. 171
Silver Coast	p. 205
The Cibao	p. 259
Haitian border	p. 299
Barahona and the southwest	p. 325
Contexts	p. 345
History	p. 347
Environment and wildlife	p. 368
Merengue, bachata and Dominican music	p. 375
Baseball	p. 384
Books	p. 388
Language	p. 395
Spanish	p. 397
Glossary	p. 402
Advertisers	p. 407
Small print & Index	p. 413
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