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Santiago de los Caballeros | Visit Dominican Republic
Welcome to Santiago de los Caballeros Surrounded by mountains, the air is cooler and fresher. This town has a distinctly different feel from the tropical coastal cities of the Dominican Republic. Here’s what not to miss in Santiago de los Caballeros, according to a local.
Know Before You Go: Fortaleza Ozama · Visit Dominican Republic
Fortaleza Ozama, Santo Domingo – Photo: e2dan / Shutterstock.com
The basics on Punta Cana and Bávaro – one of the 10 best beaches in the world | Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean, attracting over four million international tourists, musicians and entrepreneurs every year. But it’s not just beaches that make Punta Cana the most popular destination in the Caribbean. Bávaro is home to lavish, all-inclusive luxury resorts, many of them right on the beaches. You’ll also find the most electric nightlife in all of the Dominican Republic, from beach parties with live music to exclusive upscale clubs.
The beach town of Cabarete is the perfect place for traveling adventurers to kick back.
Cabarete is a mecca for surfers and kitesurfers, but there’s so much more to do here, and the town has attracted a unique crowd of beach nomads. Cabarete is also home to some amazing local pro surfers and kitesurfers. If you’re lucky, you might get to meet them and learn a few things. Cabarete has some awesome surprises in store - it’s a great place to find incredible kitesurfing opportunities and experiences.
A Pocket Guide to Samaná | Visit Dominican Republic
Samaná is almost a world of its own - as it dominates the North-eastern region of the Dominican Republic, with lively green mountain sierras and internationally acclaimed beaches.
A Pocket Guide to Samaná | Visit Dominican Republic
Samaná is almost a world of its own - as it dominates the North-eastern region of the Dominican Republic, with lively green mountain sierras and internationally acclaimed beaches.
Sea, Salt and Whalesong: Waiting for the Whales in Samaná · Visit Dominican Republic
Humpback whale mother and calf in Samaná – Photo: WaterFrame / Alamy Stock Photo
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How to do Puerto Plata beyond the resorts and busy beaches!
Juan Dolio Beach, Dominican republic!
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Bayahibe is one of fastest growing tourist destinations in the Dominican Republic!
How to do La Romana (beyond the resort!) | Visit Dominican Republic
On the south-east coast, an hour and a half drive from Santo Domingo, La Romana is a growing city popular with European travelers but still relatively obscure to the American crowd. If you’re a traveller, not a tourist, there’s plenty of great reasons to spend a day or a week exploring La Romana’s world-class beaches, snorkelling, scuba diving and the two incredible nature reserves nearby.