You should not leave your house without being aware of the currency in this country so that you have an idea of the exchange rate before you arrive. The legal tender in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso. You may choose to bring U.S. dollars to exchange in this country once you land, at which time you can head to currency exchange offices, which are called casas de cambio. You should be aware that U.S. dollars are taken by some vendors here, and are especially considered valuable when you tip. For this reason, consider keeping some of your money in USD.
If you do not want to bother with finding an exchange desk when you arrive in this country, and do not want to think about exchange rates, you can use a more modern tactic. You can send money to the Dominican Republic on a prepaid debit card simply by transferring money from your bank account. This way, you can bring the card with you on the plane ride, and then use it at ATMs at the airport when you arrive, skipping the step of exchanging cash. When you withdraw money, it will be in Dominican pesos, and you can easily find ATMs near banks like Banco Popular, BanReservas, and Banco del Progreso.
Once you have figured out the best way for you to carry money, you can begin considering where to go when you land. Santo Domingo is the capital city, and is known as a city that was discovered by Christopher Columbus. Due to the tropical climate, there are plenty of outdoor activities to do here, and festivals are enjoyed for nearly every occasion. If you want to relax on the beach, golf, or scuba dive by day, and party by night, Punta Cana is the place to go. If staying low-key and enjoying a few unique sports, such as windsurfing, is more your style, Cabarete is where you will want to visit. Clearly, you have plenty of option in this country, and are guaranteed to have fun, whether you decide to send money to the Dominican Republic ahead of time on a card or wing it with cash.
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