Dominican Republic Travel Guide
The Dominican Republic is the most-visited destination in the Caribbean and it’s easy to see why.
It really doesn’t matter whether your idea of a Caribbean holiday veers more towards soaking up the sun at a luxury resort, whale watching, stingray snorkelling or even a wild ride on a quad bike through the hilly jungles, the Dominican Republic won’t disappoint.
Diverse and dazzling in equal measure, this pretty island serves up stunning mountain scenery, gorgeous beaches and of course, ornate and evocative colonial architecture in abundance.
From the rich history of the colourful UNESCO world heritage city Santo Domingo Old Town to flying over the lush treetops in the wilds of the jungle, the Dominican Republic is no ordinary Caribbean island.
Romp through the rock pools and waterfalls in the verdant jungle where you can get better acquainted with the wildlife or learn more about the island’s association with amber at the fascinating Museo Del Ámbar (Amber Museum) which offers tours in English and Spanish and a collection of rare amber exhibits.
Why not pick up a holiday souvenir you’ll adore after your tan fades by picking up some amber jewellery?
Beautiful weather, incredible beaches and year-round adventures make the Dominican Republic an alluring destination no matter what the season.
Dominican Republic Travel Guide
The Dominican Republic is the most-visited destination in the Caribbean and it’s easy to see why.
It really doesn’t matter whether your idea of a Caribbean holiday veers more towards soaking up the sun at a luxury resort, whale watching, stingray snorkelling or even a wild ride on a quad bike through the hilly jungles, the Dominican Republic won’t disappoint.
Diverse and dazzling in equal measure, this pretty island serves up stunning mountain scenery, gorgeous beaches and of course, ornate and evocative colonial architecture in abundance.
From the rich history of the colourful UNESCO world heritage city Santo Domingo Old Town to flying over the lush treetops in the wilds of the jungle, the Dominican Republic is no ordinary Caribbean island.
Romp through the rock pools and waterfalls in the verdant jungle where you can get better acquainted with the wildlife or learn more about the island’s association with amber at the fascinating Museo Del Ámbar (Amber Museum) which offers tours in English and Spanish and a collection of rare amber exhibits.
Why not pick up a holiday souvenir you’ll adore after your tan fades by picking up some amber jewellery?
Beautiful weather, incredible beaches and year-round adventures make the Dominican Republic an alluring destination no matter what the season.
Soundtrack of the island
A slice of island life
3 course meal for 2: £62.35
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A regular cappuccino: £2.05
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A medium beer: £3.31
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One-way (Local Transport): £0.83
A slice of island life
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3 course meal for 2: £62.35
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A regular cappuccino: £2.05
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A medium beer: £3.31
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One-way (Local Transport):£0.83
Soundtrack of the island
Weather in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has a hot tropical climate, but as you might expect with the Caribbean, it has both wet and dry seasons, however even during the wet season, rain showers tend to be short-lived.
We think one of the best times to visit the Dominican Republic is between December and March when you can take advantage of stunning sun-kissed days and balmy evenings.
However, if you are looking for that sweet spot, why not take a holiday to the Dominican Republic in May?
You can expect sunny skies, low rainfall and warm water where you can take full advantage of outdoor activities like horse riding, snorkelling, hiking and diving.
Discover the real Dominican Republic
From perusing the hand-crafted goods at the Livestock Fair market to windsurfing in Cabarete or getting your fill of
traditional regional dishes like sancocho (beef stew) mangu (mashed plantains) or a plate of hearty chapea, you can definitely channel your inner Dominican on this picturesque island.
With its exceptional restaurants, captivating museums and thriving club scene, you’ll discover why the locals consider Santo Domingo to be no ordinary Caribbean capital.
It’s no exaggeration that the Dominican Republic is the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean. There’s a plethora of iconic dishes that are not to be missed.
Taking influence from Creole, Spanish, African, Taino (indigenous) and many other influences, you can enjoy both fine dining and a full Caribbean comfort food experience at a fantastic selection of restaurants. Don’t think that the cafeterías are to be avoided, you’ll be missing out. Whilst the dishes are not particularly imaginative, you can get a delicious meal for under RD$100.
There’s so much more to the Dominican Republic than rum, reggae and resorts, but how do you get on to the less-beaten tracks to see the best that this picturesque island has to offer?
Save yourself the screen time and let us tip you off to the sights that you unequivocally need to see – and the little-known spots.
There are more things to do in the Dominican Republic than laze on beaches, although we’d recommend plenty of that too.
Sandy sojourns aside, there are plenty of things to see and do that you shouldn’t miss when visiting this vibrant Caribbean nation.
From jungle adventures and perusing stately monasteries to getting into nature at Los Haitises National Park and whale spotting on the Samana Peninsula, you can do as much or as little as your heart desires.
- Food & Drink
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It’s no exaggeration that the Dominican Republic is the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean. There’s a plethora of iconic dishes that are not to be missed.
Taking influence from Creole, Spanish, African, Taino (indigenous) and many other influences, you can enjoy both fine dining and a full Caribbean comfort food experience at a fantastic selection of restaurants. Don’t think that the cafeterías are to be avoided, you’ll be missing out. Whilst the dishes are not particularly imaginative, you can get a delicious meal for under RD$100.
- Guides & Tips
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There’s so much more to the Dominican Republic than rum, reggae and resorts, but how do you get on to the less-beaten tracks to see the best that this picturesque island has to offer?
Save yourself the screen time and let us tip you off to the sights that you unequivocally need to see – and the little-known spots.
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There are more things to do in the Dominican Republic than laze on beaches, although we’d recommend plenty of that too.
Sandy sojourns aside, there are plenty of things to see and do that you shouldn’t miss when visiting this vibrant Caribbean nation.
From jungle adventures and perusing stately monasteries to getting into nature at Los Haitises National Park and whale spotting on the Samana Peninsula, you can do as much or as little as your heart desires.
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