Dominican Republic

"This is the most beautiful land,

that human eyes have seen."

-Christopher Columbus

Timezone: 78 h.
Currency: Dominican peso
Language: Spanish

Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history and rich culture. It offers a fantastic combination of environments to capture your imagination and refresh the soul.

What to do?

A trip to the Dominican Republic wouldn’t be perfect without beaches – it’s that simple. And sure enough, beaches in the Dominican Republic are stunning. The area around Puerto Plata is packed with good beaches. 

One of the nicest ways to enjoy a trip to the Dominican Republic is to take the time to go sailing or deep-sea fishing on the amazing, clear blue water.

Another of the places to visit in the Dominican Republic for responsible tourists is the Los Haitises National Park. The area is inhabited by pelicans and hutia rodents. It’s an incredible place to hike, and there’s also caves with petroglyphs.

The tropical Catalina Island is a popular tourist destination in Dominican Republic. The island is blessed with stunning coral reef and mesmerizing marine ecosystem. This attracts many adventurers who enjoy scuba-diving here. The Wall and the Aquarium are two famous diving sites.

You can try jet-skiing, water skiing, kayaking, sailing, wind-surfing and banana boats or opt to explore the underwater wonders of the reef on a snorkeling or scuba diving excursion. Land-based activities include horse-riding, cycling, motor biking, and golf, and there are several venues where you can dine on freshly caught seafood right on the edge of the water.

The town is known for its lively “party” vibe, and the pedestrian-only main street is lined with clubs and pubs where you can mix with the locals and learn to dance the Merengue.

When to visit?

Like many of the tropical destinations in the Caribbean, daily rain showers are extremely common. However, during mid-November to mid-April go elbow to elbow with tourist crowds. Luckily, the average temperature in the Dominican Republic stays well over 20 degrees Celsius all year, making a trip to the Dominican Republic perfect as a winter getaway or as a spring break vacation!