There isn't a customs cleared area at Las Americas for departures. Customs only applies to arrival.

US dollars and Dominican pesos are both equally accepted in Las Americas Airport after clearing immigration. Your change will be in the same type of currency used to make the purchase. This applies to food as well as duty free items.

Don't forget that you can also purchase duty free items on arrival before clearing immigration. I often purchase a bottle of liquor or a gift while passing by on the way to immigration. It is cheaper than the duty free shops at Newark, JFK, San Juan, or Miami and more convenient too.

Jim Hinsch JimHinsch@CSI.COM