Mobile phones in the Dominican Republic
What are your options? More providers mean more competition in the mobile market and more choices for you. Mobile coverage is good – Altice claims to have a reception in 95% of the country.If you have a tri-band GSM phone it should work in the Dominican Republic. Currently, the major mobile networks that dominate the market, […]
Pirates in Samana, Dominican Republic
The Spaniards made little use of Samaná harbor for the first two centuries of their rule, paving the way for pirates to take advantage of the narrow Samaná Channel and the snarl of limestone caves within the dense swamps of Los Haitises. The most notorious of these ne’er-do-wells was England’s Joseph Bannister, an official government […]
The Dominican Republic Is the perfect place to live
The Dominican Republic is one of the better-known countries and territories in the Caribbean, and also one that draws quite a large number of expats. It shares the island of Hispaniola with its smaller neighbor, Haiti. The Dominican Republic is the second-largest nation in the Caribbean after Cuba, in terms of both land area and population. It […]
Public transport in the Dominican Republic
The inter-country infrastructure is well developed with most towns and tourist destinations connected via a large network of roads to the whole country. In the Dominican Republic, you will come across many different types of public transportation such as buses, caro publicos, guaguas, the metro, and motoconchos. Buses The 4 main private bus companies Bávaro Express, Caribe […]
Dominican Residency
As a foreign national, you are either a «non-resident» or a «resident.» Nonresidents are those who intend to stay in the country for a limited time for a particular purpose such as business or pleasure. A resident is a foreign national who is staying in the country for an extended period and has obtained legal […]
Internet options in the Dominican Republic
Getting online The Internet is widely available in the Dominican Republic, though even in the capital Internet cafes are not as common as in other parts of Latin America. As an expat, you will probably want to think about getting a connection set up in your home. Internet cafes and WiFi Santo Domingo offers the […]
Inheritance tax in the Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, the age to make a will is 18 years old. You can have an attorney help you make a will but it is not mandatory. What most families have is a generation will that is written and usually passed down from generation to generation preferably to the heirs in families. It’s not something […]
Everything You Need to Know About All-Inclusive Resorts
All-inclusive resorts have just as many super fans as major haters. While we’ve had some disappointing experiences at huge megaresorts with mediocre food and watered-down drinks, we’ve also stayed in luxurious properties with phenomenal food, top-shelf alcohol, and even spa treatments included in the rate. So if you’re wondering whether an all-inclusive hotel should be in your future, […]
Making calls in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has one of the most advanced telecommunications infrastructures in Latin America, all of which are regulated by state-run INDOTEL (Instituto Dominicano De Telecomunicaciones) The two main providers for telecommunications are Altice and Claro, both of whom offer a reliable service for a decent price.When it comes to mobiles, there are 3 main […]
Hours, holidays, and working conditions
Working conditions Few Dominicans enjoy pleasant and healthy work conditions, especially in rural areas. It gets better in the manufacturing sector, for instance, manufacturing goods for export. Workers are expected to work hard in often dangerous and dirty environments for low wages. In the tourism sector, especially in modern resorts, working conditions are more acceptable, […]