Administrations and services Dominican Republic

A reactive service: you get your laundry in the day.

Launched in 2017, BO Magazine (for Best-Of) is a free quality magazine listing good tips and recommendable addresses on the Samana peninsula. A slick design, relevant features, the first eight issues are already out. You will find copies in many shops and restaurants of the region. In English and Spanish. The website, launched in 2019, is also in French. BO Magazine also offers to make direct reservations for any tourist activity on the peninsula. Follow the IG page!

Fundemar is an organization dedicated to promoting, advising and planning the sustainable use of marine ecosystems and their resources through research, education, conservation policies and protection of marine mammals and coral reefs. Working in particular in the areas of Bayahibe and Samana (El Valle), the agency protects and cares for turtles, replants coral, cleans the seabed... It is possible to participate in these workcamps. Do not hesitate to contact the agency, by phone or by mail.

Listín Diario is one of the first and most important newspapers in the Dominican Republic (probably the most widely read in the country), but also the only one that remains of those founded in the 19th century. Born in 1889, the Listín maintained its neutrality for a long time, then showed its support for Cuban independence, was critical of the American occupation of the Dominican Republic, and opposed the Trujillo dictatorship. Its circulation is now the largest and its tendency is pro-government.

On the website of the Dominican Republic tourist office (in French) you will find all sorts of very useful information to make the most of the destination's assets. In addition to general information on the country, all the cities and zones of tourist interest are presented there (with video link) in a rather complete way and many councils of voyage are lavished there. The "What to do" tab also offers numerous activities in several categories: events, adventure, nature, culture and leisure.

The Dominican Government, including the secretariat for the environment, provides two e-mail addresses to contact in case of request for information.

Ana Teresa Oliver, responsible for access to information, and Keidy Margarita Peralta, assistant to the former ([email protected]).

A top-level athlete who has lived in the city for decades, Audrey is constantly advising her friends and lending a hand to new expats looking to buy a villa, condo or land. With her original dynamism and obvious influence, it was a natural step for her to move into real estate sales and consultancy. French by birth, she knows all the ins and outs of buying new property throughout the region. Someone you can trust if you fall under Cabarete's spell!

Inspire DR is an association school that offers various activities to local underprivileged children. They have access to computer, language, swimming and carpentry courses. A great advantage is that tourists are invited to volunteer to run the workshops according to their skills. A system of exchange for temporary accommodation and hours in the social centre can also be envisaged! A great initiative that allows you to meet the locals and get a feel for the social issues.

Don't feel like going out to dinner? Here's a home delivery service worth mentioning. Seb, a young Frenchman of 31 years old, created an application that has become a leader in home delivery of meals in Las Terrenas. Most of the restaurants of the village are referenced there. You can also have your groceries delivered from the supermarket, liquors and drinks, tobacco, pharmacy products, gas, book a plumber, a baby-sitter, a gardener, a high pressure cleaning service, etc. A must nowadays!

Las Terrenas is a town in the Dominican Republic, known for its beautiful beaches and relaxed atmosphere. Their website features a catalog of properties for sale and rent, with options ranging from apartments to luxury villas. The agency also offers on-site services and online appointments to facilitate the process. The agency's team is professional and friendly, and speaks perfect French, which is an advantage for French speakers wishing to invest in real estate in Las Terrenas.