No other place in the world can offer the same quality of tourist attractions and activities that can be found in the breath-taking Dominican Republic. From the beautiful and historic cities to the miles upon miles of breath-taking beaches, the Dominican Republic has a perfect spot for everyone. Located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, the Dominican Republic is the perfect get-a-way for anyone who loves sandy beaches, clear water, and a warm climate. Other attractions Dominican Republic regions have to offer include world renown golf courses, beautiful mountains, and local hotspots, as the Dominican Republic has something for everyone.
Beautiful Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Begin your vacation in Santo Domingo de Guzman, the beautiful Capital city of the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is the largest city on Hispaniola and the second largest city in the Caribbean region. Located on the Caribbean at the mouth of the Ozama River, it is the oldest European settlement in the Americas. Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial district is full of famous landmark attractions such as the Calle El Conde, the Alcazar de Colon, the Cathedral Santa Maria La Menor, and the Puerta de la Misericordia. One other major attraction is the Centro Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte sports complex that was used to host the 2003 Pan-American games. Whether it’s the world renown museums, such as the Museum of Natural History or the Mueseum of the Casas Reales, the famous parks, including Independencia Park in Zona Colonial, and the beautiful Diamond Mall. You can fly in to one of Santo Domingo’s international airports, Las Americas International Airport and La Isabela International Airport, or you can sail in to the Port of Santo Domingo: Sans Souci to view the tourist attractions and activities of the Dominican Republic.
Check out the Dominican Beaches
Many attractions Dominican Republic regions offer are located directly on the country’s beaches. Start with the beautiful coast of Santo Domingo, also known as El Malecon, and work your way around the miles and miles of beautiful shores. Of the thirty-three provinces that make up the Dominican Republic, twenty-one of them have coastal regions, and with sandy shores and clear water stretching around the entire island, you can bet that the beach is a popular spot. The warm, clear Caribbean water and the miles of stretching shores draw tourists from all over the world, so the tourist attractions and activities are sure to stretch as far as the beach itself.
And some mountains
We all know about the beaches, but let us not overlook or under-appreciate the attractions Dominican Republic mountain ranges present. Offering a scenic retreat like no other, the Dominican has mountain resorts laden with tourist attractions. With a view of the mountain ranges and often the Atlantic as well, many of these resorts include casinos and other tourist attractions, for those who are looking for more than just a week of sunbathing. While these resorts are not for everyone, they offer a nice alternative to the typical tropical island vacation and may add just the right spice to that romantic get-a-way.
Dominican Republic All-Inclusive resorts
If the cities, the beaches, and the mountains are still not quite enough for you, take a look at the long list of All-Inclusive resorts on the island. The most popular options include stays at Casa de Campo, Barcelo Puerto Plata, Bavaro Princess All Suites Resort, and the Grand Paradise Bavaro. Perhaps you are looking for a romantic, “adults only” resort, in which case Excellence Punta Cana and Gran Bahia Principie Ambar are the top-rated options. La Romana is likely the most popular province to visit as it includes the Isla Saona and Isla Catalina, as well as the aforementioned Casa de Campo. Casa de Campo itself is one of the world’s premier resorts, offering many tourist attractions and activities, and includes world famous golf destinations.
Dominican Republic tourists
Tourists are welcomed with open arms as the locals have come to embrace tourism as an economical advantage to their country. That said, with relatively cheap resorts and All-Inclusive vacation packages, the Dominican Republic offers an affordable get-a-way location, yet despite the relatively cheap prices, the quality of the Dominican resorts is unmatchable. Attractions Dominican Republic regions have to offer are second-to-none and they are bound to make your stay worthwhile.