Dominican Republic People & Culture
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San Pedro de Macoris, South Coast, Dominican Republic
Go over to Esperanza, a little town where some of the streets can only be traversed by motorcycle or foot. You will meet some of the most wonderful people here. Sometimes they provide a free clinic to the community and can use all the help they can get. They love friendly visitors.
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Rio San Juan, North Coast, Dominican Republic
again, great beaches and people. When choosing a resort, consider the ones right on the beach.
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Pantanal, South Coast, Dominican Republic
Beautiful beaches!! Light sand and nice turquoise water. Delightful people, great vacation spot...
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Pantanal, South Coast, Dominican Republic
Good merengue dancing...and people is great!
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Santo Domingo, Capital Region, Dominican Republic
A beautiful and interesting city, the oldest in thre New World. Plenty of architectural clues to its history - I recommend a visit to the Alcazar de Colon, the interior accurately reflects the period. You will probably be hassled by people to act as guides if you are on your own, this isn't a bad thing as they don't expect a lot of money and they will take you to areas you may not have found on your own.
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Isla Saona, South Coast, Dominican Republic
Typical one day trip if you're in Punta Cana, La Romana, or the surroundings, but it's totally worth it. You can swim in amazingly clear, light blue waters of the Caribbean, have nice food, and come back while having ron coca cola and nice merengue lessons on a boat with far too loud music. Could it be anything more fun??
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Santo Domingo, Capital Region, Dominican Republic
Hola, Punta Cana is located outside of Santo Domingo. Me Gusta! Fun Fun Fun! If you find yourself doing what I did and go twice in one year, you know you love a place. I went in March then Sept. Banana boating is a must, but they will turn real fast and toss you off at the end, shh i didnt tell you that! Take a Safari tour on the Outback Safari tours, located at the front desk at most resorts there will be an apple vacations guide there you will be able to book all the tours you may want to go on. On The Outback Safari your first stop is a georgous beach with torquiose blue clear water with big waves. Make sure you grab a boogie board.There is a straw market set up right on the sand.Take advantage of the locals art, it will amaze you! Then you go through a sugar cane field and yes the guide cuts the cane right from the field and lets everyonebody try some, very good, yet has a wood texture for hard to eat, just suck it! As you drive you pass a garage yard, and the smell is terrible i had to hold my nose! Further down the beaten path you will tour an elementry school, and meet the little kids with their cute little uniforms on. They love visitors. Travel up the rigid mountain and smell the sweet flora lingering in the air. Watch out for their countrys national spider, its bigger then a tarantula! Oh yea and the best part about it is while your traveling and sitting in the back of an open truck bouncing around getting your tan on, the guide cracks open coke and sprite and pours rum in it, and there is no drinking age in this country, so drink that dominican rum it has a very dreamy like effect, amazing! Once you are in the middle of the jungle you get out and get to try cocoa straight from the plant, mind you this doesnt taste like hersheys chocolate, it is bitter and gross you would never guess something so tasty could come from such a foul plant. There was fresh coffee beans and they brewed up the strongest coffee you will ever taste, starbucks couldnt make coffee this powerful! Before the tour is over you have lunch at a pavalion in the middle of the jungle, there are dancers dressed in white frilly dresses trimed in blue and red, and a domincan lunch, with rice and chicken and fresh picked fruit!
Saona Island is the second tour we went on! This is a MUST DO! You hop on a catamaran and the fun begins from the minute you step on that boat. Rum is passed out, and Merengue music plays, the natives running the boat will grab your hands and make you dance with them. This is all video taped. At the front of the boat there is a next the size of half a tennis court, lay down on it and sunbath and let the water soak you from underneath everytime you hit a wake. It takes about an hour to get to Saona island, but is very exciting with lots of activity! Once you get close to Saona Island a speed boat pulls up and you hope onto that. You zoom over to the island with seashells, and white sand beaches, and crystal clear water. The island is a national park, so it is uninhibited, it is untouched my hotels and condo's and kept very intact. Nature is not allowed to be removed! There are hammocks and picnic tables and shelters. Luch is another carribean treat, the same as The Outback Safari! Lay in the sun and enjoy the amazing view. Once a few hours pass, you hop back on the speed boat and jet over to the sand bar, a place in the middle of the ocean where the water is only about 2-3 feet deep! You jump out of the boat and if you've never seen clear ocean water this is the place to see it! There are starfish everywhere, huge ones that is. Make sure you pick them up, but don't let them up out of the water for too long, or you'll be bringing home a souviner. Saona island should be the first thing on your list!!!
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San Felipe de Puerto Plata, North Coast, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic- the best ever! I love their music and atmosphere.
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Isla Saona, South Coast, Dominican Republic
Isla Saona
Isla Saona is located off of the south-east tip of the Dominican republic. It is a government protected island that is a popular destination for visitors to the mainland every year. Full of lush caribbean vegetation and an abundance of wildlife whether its above or below the water.
It is the perfect place to relax in the warm Caribbean tropics, with the island surrounded by white sandy beaches. Who can't imagine walking around this exotic location, a true beauty in itself. Whilst you are there, you have to sample rum in a coconut, its exotic flavours are enough to entice the tongue. It is definitely a must whilst your visiting the island.
But the main attraction for this area is its marine wildlife which can be viewed around the low lying sandbanks. The wildlife around here is unique and exotic, with hundreds of species of fish, corals, and other marine wildlife.
To top of the perfect day in my opinion, you have to get a catamaran back to the mainland island, lying on the netting as the sea brushed your face. Whilst on board take advantage of the drinks whilst listening to the vast range of caribbean music and admiring the spectacular views, as the Caribbean's like to say, "It's all Inclusive". The perfect destination in a great holiday.
Isla Saona is located off of the south-east tip of the Dominican republic. It is a government protected island that is a popular destination for visitors to the mainland every year. Full of lush caribbean vegetation and an abundance of wildlife whether its above or below the water.
It is the perfect place to relax in the warm Caribbean tropics, with the island surrounded by white sandy beaches. Who can't imagine walking around this exotic location, a true beauty in itself. Whilst you are there, you have to sample rum in a coconut, its exotic flavours are enough to entice the tongue. It is definitely a must whilst your visiting the island.
But the main attraction for this area is its marine wildlife which can be viewed around the low lying sandbanks. The wildlife around here is unique and exotic, with hundreds of species of fish, corals, and other marine wildlife.
To top of the perfect day in my opinion, you have to get a catamaran back to the mainland island, lying on the netting as the sea brushed your face. Whilst on board take advantage of the drinks whilst listening to the vast range of caribbean music and admiring the spectacular views, as the Caribbean's like to say, "It's all Inclusive". The perfect destination in a great holiday.
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Sosua, North Coast, Dominican Republic
Although not renown as a diving/snorkelling area. Sosua beach is a fantastic place to swin and snorkel with loads of exotic fish. Pick your spot on the beach and do your best to avoid the sunlounger and restaurant touts, a particular problem at Sosua.
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Cabarete, North Coast, Dominican Republic
Wind/Water sports!! And check out the cute shops on the street, there are some good jewellery find there.
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Isla Saona, South Coast, Dominican Republic
VERY beautiful! The bounty adverts were filmed on this island a few years ago. It is a lovely place to relax in the sun. The water is crystal clear, and the sea floor is covered in starfish. Lovely for snorkelling or diving a bit further off the shore.
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El Limon, North Coast, Dominican Republic
Famous for it's giant waterfall after a lovely hike or on horseback. We had a couple of great guides- 2 teenage boys who deserve every bit of the tip they get 'cause I'm sure they're not being paid fairly... we swam in under the falls and one of our guides dove off the top (about 100 meters!)! Bring some water to drink and share with your guide as it's pricey at the top. Wear appropriate footware as the path is rocky and wet in places. We got there by renting a scooter/motorcycle in Las Terrenas. Very cool and a great way to spend 1/2 day!
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Isla Saona, South Coast, Dominican Republic
Isla Saona
Isla Saona is located off of the south-east tip of the Dominican republic. It is a government protected island that is a popular destination for visitors to the mainland every year. Full of lush caribbean vegetation and an abundance of wildlife whether its above or below the water.
It is the perfect place to relax in the warm Caribbean tropics, with the island surrounded by white sandy beaches. Who can't imagine walking around this exotic location, a true beauty in itself. Whilst you are there, you have to sample rum in a coconut, its exotic flavours are enough to entice the tongue. It is definitely a must whilst your visiting the island.
But the main attraction for this area is its marine wildlife which can be viewed around the low lying sandbanks. The wildlife around here is unique and exotic, with hundreds of species of fish, corals, and other marine wildlife.
To top of the perfect day in my opinion, you have to get a catamaran back to the mainland island, lying on the netting as the sea brushed your face. Whilst on board take advantage of the drinks whilst listening to the vast range of caribbean music and admiring the spectacular views, as the Caribbean's like to say, "It's all Inclusive". The perfect destination in a great holiday.
Isla Saona is located off of the south-east tip of the Dominican republic. It is a government protected island that is a popular destination for visitors to the mainland every year. Full of lush caribbean vegetation and an abundance of wildlife whether its above or below the water.
It is the perfect place to relax in the warm Caribbean tropics, with the island surrounded by white sandy beaches. Who can't imagine walking around this exotic location, a true beauty in itself. Whilst you are there, you have to sample rum in a coconut, its exotic flavours are enough to entice the tongue. It is definitely a must whilst your visiting the island.
But the main attraction for this area is its marine wildlife which can be viewed around the low lying sandbanks. The wildlife around here is unique and exotic, with hundreds of species of fish, corals, and other marine wildlife.
To top of the perfect day in my opinion, you have to get a catamaran back to the mainland island, lying on the netting as the sea brushed your face. Whilst on board take advantage of the drinks whilst listening to the vast range of caribbean music and admiring the spectacular views, as the Caribbean's like to say, "It's all Inclusive". The perfect destination in a great holiday.
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Punta Cana, Inland Region, Dominican Republic
Ein Travel Tip für verliebte. Sonne Strand und Meer wie aus dem "Märchenbuch".
Weisser Strand - Türkis Meer.
Die sogenannte Bounty Insel muss besucht werden.
Squad fahren für den Fun ein muss.
Last euch von den Reiseleiterinnen nicht einschüchtern, betreffend wie gefährlich alles ist wenn man nicht über "sie" bucht.. *lach* Ein bischen Action im Urlaub tut doch immer gut *g*
Weisser Strand - Türkis Meer.
Die sogenannte Bounty Insel muss besucht werden.
Squad fahren für den Fun ein muss.
Last euch von den Reiseleiterinnen nicht einschüchtern, betreffend wie gefährlich alles ist wenn man nicht über "sie" bucht.. *lach* Ein bischen Action im Urlaub tut doch immer gut *g*
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Juan Dolio, South Coast, Dominican Republic
The Embassy Suites is very nice...and they had a free shuttle to a nice quiet beach
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Dominican Republic
Since this country is so close to the equator, the sun's rays are much stronger. I highly recommend sunblock at all times especially if you are fair skinned. I also recommend bringing aloe vera gel as it can be difficult to find
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El Pueblecito, North Coast, Dominican Republic
Love it. Not the best idea to wander around on your own but a great place to see.
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Santo Domingo, Capital Region, Dominican Republic
Una pobreza increible... la tumba de Colon (creer o reventar) es un monumento impactante.
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Isla Saona, South Coast, Dominican Republic
Isla Saona
Isla Saona is located off of the south-east tip of the Dominican republic. It is a government protected island that is a popular destination for visitors to the mainland every year. Full of lush caribbean vegetation and an abundance of wildlife whether its above or below the water.
It is the perfect place to relax in the warm Caribbean tropics, with the island surrounded by white sandy beaches. Who can't imagine walking around this exotic location, a true beauty in itself. Whilst you are there, you have to sample rum in a coconut, its exotic flavours are enough to entice the tongue. It is definitely a must whilst your visiting the island.
But the main attraction for this area is its marine wildlife which can be viewed around the low lying sandbanks. The wildlife around here is unique and exotic, with hundreds of species of fish, corals, and other marine wildlife.
To top of the perfect day in my opinion, you have to get a catamaran back to the mainland island, lying on the netting as the sea brushed your face. Whilst on board take advantage of the drinks whilst listening to the vast range of caribbean music and admiring the spectacular views, as the Caribbean's like to say, "It's all Inclusive". The perfect destination in a great holiday.
Isla Saona is located off of the south-east tip of the Dominican republic. It is a government protected island that is a popular destination for visitors to the mainland every year. Full of lush caribbean vegetation and an abundance of wildlife whether its above or below the water.
It is the perfect place to relax in the warm Caribbean tropics, with the island surrounded by white sandy beaches. Who can't imagine walking around this exotic location, a true beauty in itself. Whilst you are there, you have to sample rum in a coconut, its exotic flavours are enough to entice the tongue. It is definitely a must whilst your visiting the island.
But the main attraction for this area is its marine wildlife which can be viewed around the low lying sandbanks. The wildlife around here is unique and exotic, with hundreds of species of fish, corals, and other marine wildlife.
To top of the perfect day in my opinion, you have to get a catamaran back to the mainland island, lying on the netting as the sea brushed your face. Whilst on board take advantage of the drinks whilst listening to the vast range of caribbean music and admiring the spectacular views, as the Caribbean's like to say, "It's all Inclusive". The perfect destination in a great holiday.
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