Here is everything you need to know about buying tickets, reading maps, staying safe, and navigating the Santo Domingo Metro.
Backpacking Dominican Republic: Travel Adventures
I backpacked the Dominican Republic in 2025. I visited Santo Domingo, Samana, Las Galeras, Santiago and Punta Cana.
How to Get from Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) to the City Centre
Discover the cheapest Way to get from SDQ (Las Américas International Airport) to the colonial centre of Santo Domingo.
Things to do in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Backpacking Santiago de los Caballeros, or simply Santiago, the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic. This post covers some of the things to do.
I took a bus from Santo Domingo, lodged at the hotel “Alegria Hostal”, and backpacked the city over two days.
Santiago Monorail Project – Dominican Republic
The Santiago Monorail in Santiago de los Caballeros is one of many public transport projects by FITRAM – Trust for the Development of the Dominican Republic’s Mass Transportation System.
Riding the Teleférico de Santiago: Backpacker’s Guide to the Santiago Cable Car
I didn’t get to ride the Teleférico de Santo Domingo, but I did ride the Santo Domingo Metro. Here in Santiago de los Caballeros, I took the morning to experience the Santiago Cable Car.
How to get from Samana to Las Galeras in the Dominican Republic
Travelling from Samana to Las Galeras in the Dominican Republic in a guagua (minivan).
How to Get from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana by Bus
Taking the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
How to get from Santo Domingo to Samana by bus – Dominican Republic
After six days in the capital of the Dominican Republic, I took a Caribe Tours bus from Santo Domingo to Samana.
The Cheapest ATMs in the Dominican Republic for Cash Withdrawals
This post details the withdrawal fees I encountered at three ATMs in the Dominican Republic:
- Banreservas
- Banco Popular
- Scotiabank