Electricity and Water
ELECTRICITY
Electrical current in the Dominican Republic is 110 volts AC, 60 Hz. US-style two-pin plugs are standard, so European visitors should bring suitable adaptors.
WATER
Drink bottled or treated water. Locals do not drink tap water so you will be served bottled water at restaurants.
Beverage Limitation
BEVERAGE LIMITATIONS
Discos, restaurants and casinos inside hotels are exempt from the present liquor-vending schedule that affects establishments throughout the country. Note that many restaurants, clubs and bars must close at midnight from Sunday to Thursday and at 2 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and holidays. Bring an ID. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be admitted.
Money, Tax and Tipping
MONEY
The official currency is the Dominican Peso (RD$). Most ATM operate on the Cirrus Network (Mastercard) or Plus Network (Visa). Remember that money extracted from ATM will be Dominican Pesos and not your home currency. Dominican Pesos are available in bills of 2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 20 pesos. There are also coins of 25, 10, 5 and 1 pesos. Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards are widely accepted. American Express Travelers checks can be replaced at branches of the Banco Popular.
TAX and TIPPING
Goods and services in the Dominican Republic are subject to a 16% government value-added tax (called ITBIS). At restaurants, for example, the bill includes the 16% ITBIS plus a 10% service charge. An additional tip is optional.
Social Demographics
Boca Chica is where beach tourism began in the Dominican Republic Resorts Industry. One of the reasons is due to the location of Boca Chica: some 25 minutes from Santo Domingo and only 10 minutes away from Las Americas, (the first International Airport of Dominican Republic). Another reason why Boca Chica became the first, was due to the beautiful crystal clear blue water and white sandy beach. This beautiful beach was/is so close to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, a sector of the Dominican elite began to build Beach Houses on Boca Chica Beach. Most of these houses remain intact on the East side of the Boca Chica Beach, next to the current all inclusive resort: Hamaca.
Central Location
Angel Gabriel is located only 10 minutes by car from the International Airport, 30 miles from Santo Domingo and 10 minutes walk from the beach, and surrounded by the country´s most famous restaurants and antique historical beach houses. Plenty of public transportation like taxis, local buses (guaguas), public cars and moto-taxis are available.
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