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Bienvenido and welcome to the Dominican Republic!
República Dominicana is a nation on the island of Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. It shares the island with Haiti to the west. The Dominican Republic is the second largest nation in terms of square footage and population in the Caribbean, after Cuba. It was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The capital is Santo Domingo.
The locals speak Spanish, so dust-off those high school Spanish books. Interested in history? Check-out Wikipedia to learn about the indigenous people.
The currency is Dominican Pesos, but most places accept US Dollars. Currently $1.00 US is equivalent to approx. $45 pesos.
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ON TO PUNTA CANA...
You will fly into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), located on the eastern tip of the island. The Villa and the surrounding resorts and hotels are approx. 30 - 40mins away. Be sure that transportation is included in your hotel booking.
The Palms Villa is located in the town of Uvero Alto.
