Dominican Republic Postal Services

Mail may take a few weeks to reach its destination

Through The Post

Most vacationers always find occasion or need to send word home about their trip or conduct an important piece of business from abroad. Travelers who need quick contact methods may choose to use phone, fax, or email to get in touch while traveling in the Dominican Republic, although there are available postal services for traditional hand written letters.

Some travelers prefer the traditional and historical method of putting pen to paper to send word home to friends and loved ones. The best option for those sending mail home is to send through the central post in Santo Domingo, located at Centro de los Heroes, Santo Domingo (809-533-1265). Regular postage rates will be about RD$2 to RD$3 to the United States, and RD$4 to Europe. Travelers should realize that currency rates fluctuate and should always check the conversion rate as their trip approaches. For higher rates, letters can be sent through express mail or express or overnight through an international mailing service. Mail sent through the air can take ten days to one month to reach destinations in North America, Europe, and the Pacific.

Post offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Many resort hotels also offer postal services to their guests and these may also be reliable forms of sending mail while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.

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