The perfect destination depends on what you are looking to do while on holiday... Do you want to relax? Go on multiple adventures? Learn about new cultures? Sometimes there is one location per activity, but in the Dominican Republic you can do it all - well everything that does not include snow.
Fun fact about the Dominican Republic: the island is surrounded by two different oceans, the Carribean Sea in the south, where the water is warmer, and the Atlantic Ocean in the north, where the water is a bit more chilly.
There are so many things to do in this beautiful beach paradise that it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure you fit in everything that has made your list. With so many varied things on offer however, a trip to the is always unforgettable.
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Santo Domingo, the capital city of The Dominican Republic is a mixed of old & new. It has neighborhoods like la Zona Colonial, that haven't been changed since the arrival of Cristobal Colon. But it's also modern and contemporary more towards the center, with great international restaurants and shopping malls.
The perfect relax destination, Punta Cana is known for their all inclusive resorts. These resorts are the definition of a worry-free holiday, everything you need in the same place. But there are also multiple attractions to do in Punta Cana outside of the resorts, even more for nature & adventure lovers.
Where tourism started in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata has a landscape that combines sea, mountains, lush valleys, rivers, and a multitude of beaches. The name translates to 'Silver Port', which comes from its abundance of amber deposits, making amber one of the official stones of the county, along with Larimar.
Santiago de los Caballeros, 'Santiago of the Gentlemen' it's the second unoficial capital of the Dominican Republic, known for as the cultural and industrial center. It's a must-see when visiting the Dominican Republic as it's the place to be when you want to learn more about Dominican rum, tobacco, and coffee.
Flying to the Dominican Republic? Spaniards are very friendly people but tend to be patriotic and proud of their heritage, and because of this it's important to learn a bit about Spanish etiquette in order to better enjoy your time in the Dominican Republic.
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