15 reasons to go to Dominican Republic

Forget everything at Playa Bavaro Beach

This beach is one of the top ten by the users of the popular site for travelers TripAdvisor and was awarded the Traveler's Choice 2015 award. In addition to the fabulous views with white sand and crystal clear water, the Blue Flag is a distinguishing feature of this beach, which confirms the highest environmental standards and quality water, safety and infrastructure. In addition to him, in the Dominican Republic more than 130 beaches have been awarded international awards and high marks by UNESCO. The coastline with delicate white sand goes around the country for four hundred kilometers from north to south.

Take a walk along the first street of the New World Las Damas

The colonial zone of Santo Domingo is the cradle of European civilization in the Western Hemisphere. Here is the first University, and the first Cathedral and, of course, the palace of Diego Columbus - the son of Christopher. The best place on earth to feel the spirit of the colonial era. Here is Las Damas Street, named after the representatives of noble European families who walked around it in the 15th century.

Wedding at a fashionable boutique hotel

When getting married in an Oscar de la Renta dress, do not forget to gather relatives and friends in the historic home of the designer. Particularly devoted fans can choose the Tortuga Bay Hotel for the ceremony, in which all the interiors were created under the strict guidance of the maestro.

Share on Instagram a photo in an embrace with a shark

In the numerous marine parks of the Dominican Republic, you will be met not only by hospitable locals, but also by no less friendly sharks and stingrays. Particularly impressionable may be limited to a memory photograph with a starfish.

Dance the merengue and bachata

National dances in the Dominican Republic is not just a bait for tourists, but a lifestyle. If you hear incendiary rhythms, look around and you will definitely notice a person dancing somewhere nearby. Feel free to join and they will take you for yours! Joy and vitality for Dominicans is an integral part of a national character.

Watch whale mating games

From January to March, the Samana Peninsula, in the north-west of the Dominican Republic, becomes a pilgrimage site for the largest mammals of the planet, which in the warm waters of the homonymous bay acquire offspring. A must-see for everyone who does not get tired of being surprised by the greatness of the wild.

Smoke a cigar with rum

Dominican Republic is the first country in the world in the number of exported cigars. You can get acquainted with the features of the production of an elite product at one of the local tobacco factories. At La Flor Dominicana you will be shown all the stages: from growing to spinning.

Scuba Diving to Captain Kidd's Ship

The real pirate ship "Quedag Merchant", which sank in 1699, was found by scuba divers in 2007, just 20 meters from the island of Catalina. It lies at a depth of three meters, so even novice divers can see it with their own eyes.

Buy jewelry from larimar and amber

Fans of exclusivity and uniqueness should purchase in the Dominican Republic jewelry made of semiprecious stone, mined only in local bowels. In addition to the stone, the colors of the sea are ancient amber with a Jurassic insect inside.

Catch a wave in Cabarete

Cabarete is tacitly considered the capital of surfing and kitesurfing, not only in the Dominican Republic, but in the entire Caribbean. For beginners - an excellent school, for connoisseurs - the highest waves. For all - round-the-clock beach parties. And the beach of Kite Beach recently ranked fourth in the ranking of the best beaches for outdoor activities according to experts from Cheapflights.com and Huffingtonpost.com.

Taste the Dominican flag

La Bandera Dominicana (Spanish: Dominican flag) is one of the most popular local dishes. Includes white rice, stewed red beans, stewed chicken (pork, beef). The dish is usually served with salad or crispy fried bananas.

Conquer the highest point of the Antilles

We are talking about Duarte Peak (3,175 m above sea level). Mountain climate with temperatures that drop below zero degrees Celsius in winter, and vegetation consisting mainly of eastern pine. The best place for climbing in the Caribbean.

Play a game of golf

The best works of golf designers and architects can be found in the Dominican Republic. Unique golfing opportunities all year round attract celebrities and golf enthusiasts from all over the world who come to play and enjoy the natural surroundings: breathtaking sea views, untouched tropical forests and alluring mountain peaks.

Visit the church where Michael Jackson and Lisa Maria Presley were married

The church is located in Altos de Chavon, a recreated medieval town that the generous co-owner of Paramount Studios Charles Bladorn presented to his daughter, who is fond of design. Now here is a branch of the New York Parsons, beautiful galleries, an amphitheater, shops of local designers and, of course, bewitching views of the Chavon River.

Take a cable car ride to Puerto Plata

To the top of Mount Isabel de Torres, on which the Botanical Garden with endemic plants is located and the statue of Christ the Redeemer stands (a copy of the statue of Christ the Savior in Rio de Janeiro), you need to get there by cable car.

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