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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Travel Day -> Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. It's known for its beaches, resorts and golfing. Its terrain comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain. Capital city Santo Domingo has Spanish landmarks like the Gothic Catedral Primada de America dating back 5 centuries in its Zona Colonial district.
CurrencyDominican peso
Population10.65 million (2016) World Bank (PA has 12.78 million people)
Area18,704 mi²  (approx. the size of Georgia)
Current Time: 2:15pm (1 hour ahead)
Weather: 83 degrees, partly cloudy

Flight: NYC to Santo Domingo 4h, $450














Catedral de Santa Maria La Menor