Resorts and cities in Dominican Republic

Punta Cana

Punta Cana is paradise to those who seek clear water and white sand beaches, fringed by palm trees. Coast Punta Cana area extends 50 km from the coast. Bavaro Beach is the largest, considered by the Government of the Dominican Republic as a national treasure because of the wealth of flora, fauna and natural beauty found here. The climate is excellent, the days are sunny all year round, which is perfect for a relaxing holiday. There are many hotels built here with an innovative architecture and spectacular gardens. In fact, the hosts almost exclusive Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts, especially dedicated to couples and families.

Bayahibe

În anul 1874, Juan Brito, împreună cu familia sa , afondat satul de pescari Bayahibe. Orașul de astăzi este vestit datorită plajelor ireproșabile (nisip foarte fin de un alb desăvârșit) și culorii de azur a Mării Caraibelor. Bayahibe are doua plaje frecventate de turiști, respectiv plaja Bayahibe și plaja Dominicus. Bayahibe este o localitate liniștită , cu ritmul de viață specific localnicilor de aici, fiind o locație perfectă pentru cei care vor să se odihnească într-un mediu paradisiac. Locul este ideal și pentru iubitorii de scufundări , existând posibilitatea de a participa la cursuri speciale pentru scafandri.  O plimbare pe plajă vă oferă șansa de a colecționa minunate cochilii sau pur și simplu de a admira nuanțele turcoaz ale mării.

Playa Bavaro

Este un oraș turistic care se află la 120 de km spre nord de capitală. Cu câțiva ani în urmă, regiunea din jurul orașului era acoperită de o junglă impenetrabilă. În prezent orșul întâmpină turiștii cu o plajă cu nisip fin și cu peste 30 de complexe turistice, care se ridică la cele mai înalte standarde. Coasta lungă de 30de km este ideală pentru practicarea sporturilor nautice și pentru plimbări romantice la pus de soare.Punta Cana este considerată astăzi una dintre cele mai căutate centre turistice din zona Caraibelor.

Cayo Levantado

Insula Cayo Levantado, la 20 de minute depărtare cu barca de coastă, are o suprafață de numai un kilometru pătrat, dar oferă în același timp condiții pentru toate pretențiile. Există golfulețe împresurate de palmieri, nisip alb și fin precum pudra și vegetația luxuriantă a pădurii tropicale, precum și languste deosebit de gustoase, care sunt servite în restaurantele primitoare de pe malul mării.

Juan Dolio

Juan Dolio is a tourist destination in the province of San Pedro de Macoris, on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic, on the island of Hispaniola, one hour away from the capital of Santo Domingo, the cosmopolitan city of Juan Dolio offers a tropical and peaceful escape near the capital. A favorite of the inhabitants, who gather here at the weekend, the 10-kilometer-long, spacious and bright beach of Juan Dolio is adorned with hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as a variety of holiday homes.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, officially known as Santo Domingo de Guzman, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Its metropolitan population was 2,084,852 inhabitants in 2003 and estimated at 2,253,437 in 2006. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea at the mouth of the river Ozama. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1496, is the oldest inhabited European settlement in the Americas, and was the first Spanish colony in the New World. It lies on the border with the National District (DN, "National District), is bordered on three sides by the Province of Santo Domingo.

Boca Chica

Boca Chica is a municipality (Municipio) in the province of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. In the city there is a municipal district (distritos municipal): La Caleta. According to the 2002 census, the municipality had 99,508 inhabitants, 46,385 live in the city and 53,123 in its rural districts (Secciones). This is a popular beach with the same name, located about 30 km east of Santo Domingo de Guzman on the southern shore of the island of Hispaniola. Boca Chica was originally developed by Juan Bautista Vicini Burgos, who worked on sugar plantations in the twentieth century.

Puerto Plata

San Felipe de Puerto Plata, or simply Puerto Plata, Dominican Puerto Plata is the capital of the province. The city is famous for resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, located east of San Felipe de Puerto Plata. The only lift in the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata. With it, you can go up to Pico Isabel de Torres, a mountain with a height of 793 meters. The top of the mountain has a botanical garden and a replica of Christ the Savior, the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro. Since the establishment of La Isabela, the first village in the New World (2 January 1494), Puerto Plata is the first city in the Americas.

Playa Dorada

Las Terrenas

Samana

Samana, Santa Barbara's full name Samana is a city and municipality in the northeastern province and is the capital of the Dominican Republic Samana. It is located on the north coast of Samana Bay. The city is a major tourist destination and is the main center for organized tours to see whales. The city was founded in 1756 as Santa Barbara de Samana in the governor during the Spanish colonial Francisco Rubio y Peñaranda. Families from the Canary Islands were brought to live in this city and Sabana de la Mar. Santa Barbara was named after Queen Barbara of Braganza, wife of King Ferdinand VI of Spain.