Dominican Republic - Understand Dominican Republic and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the Dominican Republic Today, History, Music & Dance, Baseball: A Dominican Passion, Arts & Architecture, Dominican Landscapes, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Dominican Republic guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history and arts to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, trav-ellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the DR’s infectious music and dance
• info on the Dominican grand passion: baseball
• full coverage of the DR’s stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems
• details on the fascinating and turbulent history of the region

Coverage includes: Dominican Republic Today, History, Music & Dance, Baseball: A Dominican Passion, Arts & Architecture, Dominican Landscapes, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language.