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Dominican Republic
A two-ocean Caribbean country where easy southeast reefs, north-coast bays, and Samana whale season can all fit one trip
Updated Mar 27, 2026 • 22 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Dominican Republic
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22 sources • Updated Mar 27, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 27, 2026.
- DiveJourney destinations index - Used to confirm Dominican Republic destination coverage and internal linking targets.
- DiveJourney - Bayahibe and Dominicus - Internal anchor and southeast dive planning reference.
- DiveJourney - Punta Cana - Internal anchor and east-coast resort diving reference.
- DiveJourney - Puerto Plata and Sosua - Internal anchor and north-coast planning reference.
- DiveJourney - Samana and Las Galeras - Internal anchor and peninsula planning reference.
- Dominican Republic Tourism - Entry Requirements - Primary source for entry rules, E-ticket reminders, and round-trip requirements.
- General Directorate of Migration - E-ticket - Official E-ticket service details.
- Dominican Republic Tourism - Air and Sea Travel - Airport, marina, and gateway planning.
- Dominican Republic Tourism - Getting Around - Road, bus, taxi, ride-hailing, and intercity transport guidance.
- Dominican Republic Tourism - FAQs - Tourist card, overstay fees, communications, and general traveler logistics.
- Dominican Republic Tourism - Travel Tips - General climate, hurricane season, safety, communications, and medical guidance.
- Ministry of Environment - Protected Areas - Official protected-area system overview and SINAP context.
- Ministry of Environment - Whale Season 2026 - Official 2026 whale-watching season opening and operator regulation.
- Ministry of Environment - Humpback sanctuary background - Sanctuary context and winter whale presence.
- Sistema 9-1-1 - National emergency system reference.
- POLITUR - Official tourist police and visitor assistance authority.
- IEC world plugs - Plug type, voltage, and frequency reference.
- Weather Spark - Punta Cana - Regional climate, wind, and water-temperature context for the east coast.
- Weather Spark - La Romana - Regional climate, wind, and water-temperature context for the southeast coast.
- Weather Spark - Puerto Plata - Regional climate, wind, and water-temperature context for the north coast.
- Weather Spark - Samana - Regional climate, wind, and water-temperature context for the northeast peninsula.
- Country hero photo by Asael Peña