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Dominican Republic
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Overview
The Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean's most geographically diverse countries, with stunning mountain scenery, desert scrublands, evocative architecture and beaches galore.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Santo Domingo
The first stone of this cathedral, the oldest standing in the Western hemisphere, was set in 1514 by Diego Columbus, son of the great explorer (the ashes…
Santo Domingo
Designed in the Gothic-Mudéjar transitional style, this was the early-16th-century residence of Columbus’ son, Diego, and his wife, Doña MarÃa de Toledo…
Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana
Santo Domingo
For those interested in the details of one of the darkest periods of Dominican history, this austere memorial honors Dominicans who fought against the…
Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperón
Puerto Plata
The life and times of native-born son and independence leader Gregorio Luperón are impressively fleshed out inside this beautifully restored, pale-green,…
Las Terrenas
Tucked away in surprisingly rough landscape, surrounded by peaks covered in lush greenery, is the 52m-high El Limón waterfall. A beautiful swimming hole…
Reserva Antropológica Cuevas del Pomier
Dominican Republic
Visiting this reserve is like reading a history book written in stone. There are 57 limestone caves in the area 10km north of San Cristóbal, five of which…
Las Galeras
Pitch-perfect Playa Rincón, with soft, nearly white sand and multihued water good for swimming, stretches an uninterrupted 3km – enough for every day…
Santo Domingo
This is the New World's oldest colonial military edifice. The site, at the meeting of the RÃo Ozama and Caribbean, was selected by Fray Nicolás de Ovando…
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Places to Visit
Lose yourself in the outdoors with opportunities to swim, hike and relax at these eight Dominican Republic destinations.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
With warm weather, balmy waters and year-round adventures, the Dominican Republic is enticing in any season. Here are the best times to come.
Read articleTransportation
The people of the Dominican Republic love exploring their island and it's easy to join them by bus, car or motorcycle. Here are the best ways to get around.
Read articleVisa Requirements
With its crystalline waters and sugary white sand, the Dominican Republic is the vision of the tropics. Here's everything you need to know about visas.
Read articleBest Road Trips
From sandy shorelines dotted with palms to mountainous views, here are some of the best road trips in the Dominican Republic.
Read articlePlan with a local
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