- In the Dominican Republic, we use the monetary unit of peso, paper money comes in 10,20,50,100,500, 1000 and 2000 pesos.
- Banks like Banco Popular, Banco Progreso, Banco de Reservas, Banco Leon and Scotiabank all offer ATMs that accept debit cards to travelers.
- Visa and Mastercards are widely accepted, especially in tourist areas. Some businesses add a subcharge to purchases with credit cards.
- Avoid leaving valuables visible in the hotel room, people usually lose things while traveling. This tip doesnt just come in handy when traveling to the Dominican Republic but to any country you travel to.
- Ladies, try to keep your purse close to you at all times if your traveling to the city, because there are a lot of pick pocketers in the city.
- *Important* Try not to wear expensive jewelry, use electronics like iPod's, or iPhone's in public, or wear Jordans, you could be robbed at gun point.