You will receive full legal title to your unit as with any property owned in the United States and other similar countries.
What system of measurements is used in the Dominican republic?
The DR uses metric system. For your convenience, here is the conversion table:
What airports and airlines service this area?
There are 2 airports close to the Northeast area. Gregorio Luperón International Airport (known as Puerto Plata Airport) is approximately 1 hour from Cabrera and is served by many of the world’s largest airlines. The newest airport in the Dominican is called El Catey and is approximately 25 minutes from Cristal Beach. Currently the El Catey airport services flights from Germany, Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico, and will begin continental U.S. flights with major airlines in 2008. Also, the airports in Santiago, and Santo Domingo are a little further away from the area but offer a wide range of international flights.
What is the local time zone?
The local time zone is Eastern Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time is not observed.
The Dominican Republic enjoys beautiful tropical weather all year round, with the average annual temperature hovering around 30°C (80°F). Some call the Dominican Republic's climate, 'the endless summer', due to warm and sunny conditions experienced almost everywhere in the country, all year round.
As with any island in the Caribbean, hurricanes can occur. Although because of the Dominican’s location, it has rarely been hit with any hurricanes. Florida and the coast of the US are hit 30 times more than the Dominican Republic. Also, the mountain ranges of the Dominican Republic act as a natural barrier and storms generally gain their strength only after passing above the Island and into the Gulf of Mexico.
The official currency is Dominican Pesos but the US dollar is accepted in many areas.
There are an abundance of activities in the area such as:
- Playa Grande Golf Course, where 12 of the 18 holes on this championship golf course hover on the cliffs above the ocean.
- Snorkeling – Some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean is steps away from many beaches.
- Fishing – World class fishing for Dorado, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna and more.
- Riding – Horseback and ATV riding in the rainforest.
- Surfing – The area is known world wide for its wonderful surfing, especially kite and wind surfing.
- Whale Watching – The North Coast is a migration path for the humpback whales.
- Outdoor Action – Activities such as hiking, mountain climbing and even white water rafting.