Dominican Republic · City guides
Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas is a small city in Samaná Province on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, notable for its miles and miles of beautiful, golden sand public beaches, combining a modest but full-service tourist infrastructure with an authentic Dominican town. It's also a jumping-off point for the nearby Limón Waterfall, popular for hiking and as a freshwater swimming hole.
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- Currency
Currency
Dominican Peso (DOP)- Language
- Spanish
Language
Spanish - Time zones
UTC-4
UTC-4- Power plugs
- Type A/B
Power plugs
Type A, B · 110 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Dominican Republic · Population: 19K · Calling code: +1809
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