Dominican Republic Has It All!
The island
of Hispaniola is divided in two parts: The Dominican Republic on the eastern
side and Haiti on the western side, two countries with different languages,
religions, customs, mentality, etc.
The
Dominican Republic has on its north coast the Atlantic Ocean and on the south
coast the Caribbean Sea; it belongs to the second largest island of the Greater
Antilles, located east of Yucatan, Mexico and south east of Florida, USA, the
Lesser Antilles are west.
Dominican Republic is
Caribbean’s most bio-diverse country, with 25 percent of its lush land and pristine
coastline, 67 protected areas, 16 as national parks, reserves and sanctuaries.
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| Bahia de las Aguilas |
With
several mountain ranges, rivers, breathtaking, secluded beaches, awesome
landscapes, friendly people, the Dominican Republic has and continues
developing a very interesting ecotourism that offers our visitors of all ages
the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful and exciting vacation.
With the creation of the Dominican Republic’s Marine Mammal Sanctuary for Humpback Whales in 1962, our country has been a forerunner in environment and marine-oriented protections, ensuring magnificent nature abounds.
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| Humpback Whales |
From
January thru March every year up to 5,000 humpback whales migrates to the north
east coast and Samana Bay’s warm waters. Whale watching is an unforgettable
tour to be considered in your visit to the Dominican Republic!
Barahona,
where the Larimar stone is mined, is also an ideal place for surfers, as well
as, Cabarete, which became famous for its perfect surf conditions, but there
are many other water sports available, as wind surf, canyoning, snorkeling,
diving and many more entertainments.
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| Pico Duarte |
Horseback
ride, mountain bike, river rafting and much more adventures are available in
Jarabacoa, in the province of La Vega, which is also the gateway to the highest mountain peak in the Caribbean, Pico Duarte 3,187 meters in the
Central Mountain Range.
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| Paragliding at Jarabacoa |
Also
paragliding sport is also available in Jarabacoa and other areas in the
Dominican Republic.
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| River Rafting |
South west
of the Dominican Republic you will find Pedernales a bio-diverse place with
abundant nature and breathtaking views and the wonderful, magnificent beach
Bahia de las Aguilas with pristine waters and white sand!
Also a must
see is the Jaragua National Park and
the Enriquillo Lake, approx. 42
meters below sea level, the largest and deepest point in the Caribbean, where
the American crocodiles, as well as other endemic species.
Thirty
minutes drive from Puerto Plata, in the northern corridor mountain range,
behind long stalks of sugar cane you will find, a mother’s nature treasure, the
27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, 27 thrilling rock pools and waterfalls, another
unforgettable adventure, full of action, of climbing, jumping, sliding and
more.
There are a
variety of caves, such as FunFuncaves, and Los
Haitises, a forest reserve on the north coast of the Dominican Republic,
with a lot of caverns and the greatest abundance of Caribbean mangrove.
The
Dominican Republic has several islets, with breathtaking beaches and endemic
species, one of these islets is the Saona Island, which can be reached by speed
boats or catamarans; this is our largest off shore island of 42 square miles,
boasting of more than 112 species of birds, turtles, sharks, bottle-nose
dolphins and manatees. On your way to this islet from Bayahibe Beach in La
Romana, you’ll see the National Park of the East, an awesome sea’s natural
pool, you must dip in, and a mangrove swamp reserve.
We have
just mentioned a few attractions of all our country has to offer you and we
invite you to plan your visit to the Dominican Republic and ask your travel
agents for more information so that you will enjoy your trip in the area of
your preference. The Dominican Republic has it all!!!
Oh and let
us not forget our Dominican cuisine,
which we are sure you will love, for each region has its own recipes!!
