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Horseback riding vacations in
Dominican Republic
 The Dominican Republic is known for its white sandy beaches, towering palm trees, luxurious resorts, fascinating history, vibrant culture and adventure tourism. This combination makes the Dominican Republic an excellent location for a horse riding vacation. Horse enthusiasts can easily fill a whole Dominican Republic holiday with horseback riding, whilst others may wish to combine fantastic horse riding with adventure tours or seaside retreats.
Horse Riding in the Dominican Republic
 On a horseback riding vacation in the Dominican Republic we explore the colonial architecture, live and local music, and patriotic sports energy of the country. Offering a variety of room types, there is something for
every couple or family. With entertainment from morning till night,
there is something to please people of all ages. Get to know the daily life of Dominican People, taste their local cuisine and make new friends. From the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, through Luperon and Punta Rucia - can't forget a visit to Paradise Island, this ride is sure to please. Whatever your taste in ride, the Dominican has something for everyone.
Dominican Republic History and Culture
Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus on December 5, 1492 the Dominican Republic was inhabited by Taino Indians. The colonial history the Dominican Republic is marked by Spanish and French cultures. Slaves brought in elements of Black African cultures to complete the national identity. In 1822 the country was invaded by Haitian troops. This domination lasted 22 years until on February 27, 1844 independence was proclaimed by Juan Pablo Duarte and his followers. It was lost again in 1861 with the annexation to Spain and regained in August 1863.
Dominican Republic Weather and Climate
The weather in Dominican Republic is tropical year round, with slight variations dividing it into basically two seasons, summer and winter. The average annual temperature is around 25°C (77°F).
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Holidays on horseback in Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic
Travel restrictions
The Dominican government allowed the resumption of commercial aviation effective July 1st.
As of September 15, tourists arriving in Dominican Republic will no longer need to show a negative PCR test completed prior to entering the country. Instead, a non-invasive breath test will be performed randomly for diagnosis. Likewise, foreign visitors who enter the country from September 15th to December 31st, 2020, will have a free traveler assistance plan provided at the time of check-in at their hotel, which includes emergencies in case of an infection of COVID-19.
The Ministry of Health advises of mandatory quarantine or self-quarantine for COVID-19 positive patients.
Measures taken by the government
On July 20th, the President of the Dominican Republic signed a decree establishing a State of Emergency for 45 days.
A new curfew began on July 21st. In Santo Domingo, and some of the other larger cities and provinces, the curfew will be from Monday through Friday from 7pm to 5am and on Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm to 5am. In some provinces the curfew will be from 8pm to 5am every day. Full details can be found on https://presidencia.gob.do/ (Spanish only).
Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces.
Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
A national hotline for questions relating to COVID-19 if you have been exposed or are experiencing severe symptoms has been created.
Call *462 for further instructions, but note that English-speaking operators are limited.
Source:
US Embassy in Dominican Republic https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on September 16th (checked on September 23rd)
Dominican Republic Ministry Of Tourism: Tourism Recovery Plan https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/news-posts/current/minister-of-tourism-of-dominican-republic-finalizes-details-for-tourism-recovery-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
Published on September 7th (checked on September 23rd)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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