Dominican Republic Hotels

Here are three suggestions for places to base your visit to the Dominican Republic

Santa Domingo and the South Central Region

Though other areas of the Dominican Republic are for relaxation, Santa Domingo and the South Central region are much more active and lively. A vibrant city, Santa Domingo itself is a city of contrasts - historical colonial buildings with modern hotels, major international retailers, and museums, galleries and shops. Then there are the nearby beach towns of Boca Chica and Juan Dollo, and why not go diving and visit the shipwrecks at the La Caleta Underwater National Park

Santiago and the Central Region

In the lush green of the fertile Cibao Valley Santiago and La Vega are found. Laid back Santiago is known as the cigar capital but has much more! Explore the Calle del Sol, a wonderful shopping and eating district and, as well as calling at the Musee del Tabaco, enjoy the nightlife. La Vega is home to Carnival and exciting Dominican tradition. and the area is surrounded by a number of National Parks worth seeing.

Samana and the Northeast Coast

The Samana peninsula on the northeast coast is a magical adventure playground for those who like to see and experience nature. In Samana there are simple, unspoiled beaches, with vibrant coral reefs, and mountain waterfalls and lush rain forests. All of these serve as a magnet for eco-tourists and naturalists, but many more travel to the peninsula to watch the humpback whales, as Samana is the largest breeding ground for this elusive mammal.

Things to do in Dominican Republic

5 Ideas for places to visit

1. Los Haitises National Park - delicate ecologically diverse mangrove coast situated in Samana
2. Playa Pedernales - Beach located near the Haitian border
3. San Rafael - South of Barahona a beach hot spot - swimming and surfing
4. Cabarete - one of the worlds top 5 kite boarding locations
5. Playa Dorado - one of worlds largest all-inclusive resort complexes