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Sunrise over Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo

Photo: Mikkel Ulriksen

The Dominican Republic is home to some of the best-ranked beaches on the planet, and the inland is packed full of wild tropical forests, vibrant small towns and picturesque mountain paths just waiting to be explored.

Planning a trip to Dominican Republic? Here’s what not to miss in Santiago de los Caballeros, according to a local.
Most tourists who visit La Romana don’t venture beyond the resort, cruise terminal and golf courses. Here’s what they’re missing.

Once a small fishing village in the East Coast of the Dominican Republic, Bayahibe is one of fastest growing tourist destinations in the country.

Lined with palm trees and exclusive accommodation, Juan Dolio is a gorgeous beach with a feast of dining, diving and relaxing destinations all in easy walking and driving distance.
55 miles east of the busy tourist hub of Puerto Plata, Río San Juan is a coastal township that has lots to offer but has only recently started trending as a destination.
A paradise of white sand beaches, bright-turquoise shallow water, coral reefs and dolphins, Isla Saona is the number 1 boat-trip destination in the Dominican Republic.
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    Sea, Salt and Whalesong: Waiting for the Whales in Samaná

    Samaná is one of the best places in the world

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    Cotubanamá National Park (Parque del Este)

    One of the top day-trips from Punta Cana, the Cotubanamá

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  • Adventure travel

    Ojos Indígenas Ecological Reserve

    Just minutes from Punta Cana resorts, swim in incredible Larimar-colored

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    Party-Hopping in Las Terrenas

    You've spent a heavenly afternoon relaxing on one of the

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  • Beaches & Islands

    Hit the beach in Boca Chica

    The oceanside town of Boca Chica has long drawn tourists

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  • Adventure travel

    Explore Cueva de las Maravillas – the Cave of Wonders

    Just outside La Romana, the Cueva de las Maravillas cave

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  • Beaches & Islands

    Explore Bahía de Las Águilas

    Go glamping in Bahía de Las Águilas, a pristine paradise

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    Know Before You Go: Fortaleza Ozama

    The oldest colonial fortress in the Americas, Fortaleza Ozama was

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  • Adventure travel

    2022 Guide to Diving in the Dominican Republic

    Everything you need to know about diving in the Dominican

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