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Traveling to the Dominican Republic? Land Connected.

The Dominican Republic pairs long Caribbean beaches with a colonial capital, mountain towns and whale-watching bays — but resort zones and cities run on very different transport, and the smoothest trips are the ones booked in advance. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, so transfers, restaurant bookings and day trips are all handled on your own phone, not on airport Wi-Fi.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone: the oldest European city in the Americas — the cathedral, the Alcázar and cobbled streets, best explored on foot.
  • Punta Cana and Bávaro: long white-sand beaches and resort strips on the east coast, with boat trips and water sports from most hotels.
  • Samaná Bay: seasonal whale watching, the El Limón waterfall, and the quieter beaches of Las Terrenas and Las Galeras.
  • Puerto Plata and Damajagua: the Amber Coast, the cable car up Mount Isabel, and the 27 Waterfalls canyoning route.
  • Jarabacoa: the mountain town of the interior — cooler air, river rafting and hiking in the Cordillera Central.

Getting Around

  • Airports: Punta Cana (PUJ) serves the east-coast resorts, Santo Domingo (SDQ) the capital, and Puerto Plata (POP) the north coast. Pre-booked hotel transfers are the smoothest arrival option at resort airports.
  • Ride-hailing — yes, in the big cities: Uber operates in Santo Domingo, Santiago and Puerto Plata, and inDrive is also widely used. In Punta Cana, app coverage is unreliable — do not rely on it there; use pre-booked transfers or official resort taxis instead. Lyft does not operate in the Dominican Republic.
  • Taxis: use official taxi stands at airports and hotels, and agree the fare before you get in where there is no meter — overcharging is the most common visitor complaint.
  • Buses: guaguas (minibuses) and larger intercity buses are cheap and extensive, but crowded and slow; rental cars suit confident drivers, and night driving outside cities is best avoided.

Safety and Practical Tips

Resort and tourist areas are generally safe, but petty theft and pickpocketing happen in cities and at busy beaches — keep valuables in the hotel safe, watch bags in crowds, and avoid flashing expensive gear. Use app rides or known dispatch services at night rather than flagging down unmarked cars.

Hurricane season runs June to November — check forecasts during those months, and keep some cash and a charged phone in case of power or network outages after a storm.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport. Many nationalities, including US, Canadian, UK and EU citizens, enter as visitors with a tourist card, which is often included in the airfare — but always check the current rules for your nationality before you book, and make sure your passport is valid well beyond your trip.

Weather and Climate

  • Warm all year: coastal temperatures sit broadly around 28–31°C, with cooler air in the mountains — pack light clothes plus a layer for Jarabacoa and the interior.
  • Dry season: December to April is the driest window and the most popular time to visit, with the least rain on most coasts.
  • Wet and hurricane season: May to November brings heavier rain, and June to November is hurricane season — check forecasts and keep plans flexible.
  • What to pack: swim gear, sunscreen and a hat, light rain gear for summer showers, and sturdy shoes for waterfall and mountain trips.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Dominican peso (DOP) is the local currency. US dollars are widely accepted in resorts, but change is usually given in pesos, so carry DOP for taxis, markets and local restaurants.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in resorts, towns and larger restaurants; a Wise card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, with no local-currency balance claimed here.
  • Cash: carry pesos for guaguas, street food, small shops and tips, where cards are often refused.
  • ATMs: ATMs are common in towns and resort areas; use ones inside banks or supermarkets and avoid isolated machines at night.