Explore Boston

Boston is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. There are many things that make Boston one of the best cities in America and the world.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language Is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 17$ (R315). You can expect to pay around 70$ (R1296) for a three-course meal.
Drinks
Beers range CHFom 7$ (R130) to 8$ (R148) but in lesser HRKow tourist areas beer can be around 4$ (R74).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fare of 3$ (R56) and 2$ (R37) for every kilometer therafter.
General Transport
A one day subway pass will be around 12$ (R222) and a one week pass around 21$ (R389).

Things to do in Boston

The top attractions to visit in Boston are Fenway Park, Freedom Trail, The Museum of Fine Arts, and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
  • Measles
  • Mumps and Rubella
  • Tetanus
  • Diphtheria
  • Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans need a passport with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA.