pleasant climate, sunshine, palm trees and warm waters all year round.
Hospitable locals, Latin music, Caribbean flavors.
 Dominican Republic - your retreat in the tropics.
Republic Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country located in island of Haiti located in the archipelago Greater Antilles. With an area of approx. 50,000 km2, occupies almost 2/3 of the island, while the remaining 1/3 is the Republic of Haiti.Â
Official language in the Dominican Republic is Spanish, because until the beginning of the 19th century it was colony of Spain. Dominican Republic is a democratic republic with a presidential system, which means that the president is also the head of government.Â
Economy of this country is located in top ten Latin American countries, and in terms of GDP per capita, Dominican Republic takes 7th place!
Climate The Dominican Republic is hot and tropical, suitable for beachcombing and swimming all year round. The average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius (over 80 F). There is a diversity of landscapes, ecosystems and microclimates, depending on the part of the island and the altitude.Â
The country's highest point, and the crown of the Caribbean, is the Pico Duarte Peak, with a height of 3078 meters (over 10 000 feet!) above sea level. On winter nights the temperature there may drop below zero Celsius! The lowest place on the island, and and indeed in the entire Caribbean, is the Lake Enriquillo inhabited by american crocodiles. It lies in a depression reaching the -30 m (-100 feet) asl.
We associate the Dominican Republic primarily with the beautiful exotic beaches, over which they lean coconut palms, azure water under the caribbean sun and dance rhythm Latin hits.
All this is true, but who will visit north coast of the country, will find that there is also a lot to explore interesting attractions, and the nature-rich surroundings also allow you to active leisure.
Going on holiday in the area Puerto Plata , Sosua or Cabarete, you will have the opportunity to not only have a delicious beach vacation, go sightseeing, immerse yourself in the culture, as well as have an adventure exploring the charms of this most diverse part of the Dominican Republic.
Resting on the north coast and not getting to know the city of Puerto Plata?
It would be a pity not to enter the 800 meters above sea level and not to see 800 m above sea level. and not see The oldest cable car in the Caribbean! What views of the harbor and coastline from there... It's also worth taking a walk around the lush botanical garden on top of the mountain.
In the center, notable are the Victorian Buildings around the main square and the photogenic corners: the Pink Street and the Umbrella Street..
A stroll along the Malecon seafront boulevard will take you to the colonial fortress of St. Philip standing proudly over the harbor bay.
Reminders of the days of colonial trade are the rum and chocolate factories made available to visitors…
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
–Â Puerto Plata Full City Tour
–Â Puerto Plata Short City Tour
–Â Dominican Flavors + Puerto Plata City Tour
To begin with, a postcard view of the idyllic "Paradise Island", a patch of white coral sand whimsically tossed on the blue ocean depths... Reach it by party catamaran or speedboat, jumping over the waves. The islet is surrounded by coral reef, where at your fingertips loom colorful fish. We encourage you to snorkel with them! Other attractions around Paradise Island include shallows distinguished by their azure color, forming natural pools ideal for swimming.Finally, the natural treasure of this part of the Dominican coast, the mangroves - a maze that can be explored by speedboat.
…And what if along the way you could also see the remains of the oldest walled settlement built by Europeans in the New World? Immerse yourself in history from over 500 years ago and learn about the cursed La Isabela, a town founded by Christopher Columbus himself?
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
–Â Paradise Island with Manatees
–Â Paradise Island All Inclusive
–Â Paradise Island on the Trail of Columbus
–Â Paradise Island by Catamaran
–Â Snorkeling on Paradise Island (shorter version for cruise ship passengers)
A water park is always fun. And what about one made by nature? It is worth trying your hand at canyoning. The sport involves descending the bed of a mountain stream,, swimming through its deepest sections, sliding down rocky channels formed by the water, and even... jumping from waterfalls!... The highest among them reaches over 5 meters! All this in tropical forest, through which flows Damajagua River, forming fabulous landscapes carved in limestone and surrounded by exotic vegetation.
This activity can also be combined with rappelling, horseback riding, a visit to the nearby tobacco and cocoa plantations... Ideas for a good time are in abundance!
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
–Â Crazy Package: Damajagua Falls + Horseback Riding
–Â Crazy Package: Damajagua Falls + Zipline + Horseback Riding
If there are among you any rafting enthusiasts then we have an important news: the only rafting on a rushing river in the entire Caribbean is possible right here in the Dominican Republic. You can challange the Rio Yaque del Norte River during more than 2-hour battle with this frothy element in a mountain valley.
Are you curious about what beaches await on the north coast away from the main tourist resorts? Do you want to see an incredible graveyard under the sand on the Atlantic shore, or maybe you'll give a dive into the river at its very mouth? Perhaps someone feels like exploring the limestone caves or swimming in the crystalline water of the cenote and snorkeling among the stalactites?A trip along the Northern Beaches Trail will provide you with a powerhouse of excitement throughout the day.
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
–Â NEW!!! WILD BEACHES OF THE NORTH: NORTHERN BEACHES TRAIL + SAMANA WILD BEACHES (2 DAYS)
The north of the Dominican Republic and the area around Puerto Plata offer quite a number of authentic places, where you can experience the true culture of Caribbean, away from hotels and resorts.
The local industry here is still focused on traditional colonial export products: cocoa, coffee, tobacco and cigars.
During a tour in the region, you can admire tobacco plant fields, cocoa plantations, or groves of tropical fruit trees.Local cigar makers or manufactories of products made from organic cocoa beans invite visitors to visit their production sites..
When visiting a typical country house , try "cafe colado" - a Dominican-style coffee.
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At the Santiago de los Caballeros enjoy a stroll through the region's largest fruit and vegetable market and to initiate at the stands of quacks and voodoo shamans..
An introduction to the production of the finest Dominican handmade cigars takes place at the iconic factory with a tradition of more than 120 years..
The drive through the scenic Northern Mountains and surrounding valleys and pastures provides a glimpse of the Dominican countryside and its people.
The area of Puerto Plata is the cradle of Dominican folklore, where the national music - merenguewas born, where the age-old traditions of carnival parades are nurted, where the emblematic tobacco and organic cocoa grow and where, in addition to tourism, normal daily life goes on 🙂 .
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
–Â Cocoa, market, cigars and coffee: a Dominican Expedition
–Â Dominican Flavors + Fish Restaurant
For those who still don't have enough excitement, we recommend going on a horseback ride on the beach, hiking through the charming Dominican countryside with a swim in the river, or getting behind the wheel of a monster buggy and having fun on dirt roads.
At the Ocean World Dolphinarium you can fed a sea lion, swim with dolphins, and even snorkel among sharks!
We invite you to discover the northern Dominican Republic with us! :)
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
– Horseback Riding Puerto Plata
–Â Trekking Off the Beaten Path
–Â Scuba Diving
Is it worth going from Puerto Plata all the way to the Caribbean Sea, to the south of the island? Well for sure! These are very different landscapes, so it is interesting to compare them with the mountainous north of the country 😉 .
With a little more time, it's best to plan a trip for a minimum of 2 days,with at least one overnight stay,so you can enjoy more of the attractions along the route and get more rest..
But even a 1-day tour to Saona Island is possible if you are determined and positive. You leave before dawn and return well after dark, but you can do it :)!
A speedboat or catamaran cruise from Bayahibe to Saona Island is a beautiful experience and a great opportunity to take unearthly pics of yourself and the fabulous white beaches 🙂 .
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
–Â Saona Island Authentic ExperienceÂ
–Â Saona Island by Party Catamaran
–Â PERFECT COMBO: Santo Domingo with overnight stay + Saona Island (2 days)
–Â PALM TREES UNDER THE STARS: Saona Island with overnight stay + Santo Domingo (2 days)
The capital of the Dominican Republic is about 3 hours drive from Puerto Plata. It's a chaotic metropolis of contrasts, where the oldest European buildings in the New World are juxtaposed with skyscrapers, and expensive hotels sit next to neighborhoods of poverty.
It's probably not a place where you'll want to move, but exploring it is very interesting and eye-opening to Dominican realities..
The old city tells the story of colonization more than 500 years ago and captivates with the architecture of its colonial buildings.
The majestic Columbus Monument may evoke conflicting emotions, while the cenotes of Los Tres Ojos will enchant you with the magic of forms, colors and tropical nature.
Finally, a cable car ride over the city, will complete the picture with scenes from the lives of ordinary people…
It is worth it to get to know the capital!
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
– Santo Domingo - The Colonial Capital
– PERFECT COMBO: Santo Domingo with overnight stay + Saona Island (2 days)
– PALM TREES UNDER THE STARS: Saona Island with overnight stay + Santo Domingo (2 days)
Those who want to explore the most humid and tropical part of the island, should head to the Samana Peninsula, in the northeast.
Expedition by speedboat deep into Samana Bay will take you to Haitises National Park, where you can admire the mogotes - limestone monoliths - standing out of the water..
It's also worth taking a look inside the caves, to see interesting rock formations and paintings left there by the pre-Columbian culture of the Taino Indians.
To complete the visit relax on the Bacardi Island - so truly Caribbean, that its beach served as the setting for one of the first advertising spots for the iconic rum.
The beaches of the northern part of the peninsula are located away from busy tourist trails and thus have preserved their exotic virgin beauty. According to many this is the most beautiful part of the Dominican Republic's coastline – a boat cruise along these picturesque corners is a firecracker!
Inside the Samana Peninsula the landscape is dominated by mountains covered with tropical forest. After riding through the jungle on horseback, you'll find the more than 50-meter Limon waterfall, to take a dip under it.
When the humpback whales' mating season comes , these animals enter the Samana Bay in large numbers, presenting an amazing spectacleto observers... This is one of the biggest attractions not only of Samana, but of the entire Dominican Republic! 🙂
TOUR SUGGESTIONS:
–Â Samana Peninsula Unknown 2 days
–Â NEW!!! WILD BEACHES OF THE NORTH: NORTHERN BEACHES TRAIL + SAMANA WILD BEACHES (2 DAYS)
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