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White Water Rafting in Jarabacoa

Photo: Mikkel Ulriksen

Planning your holiday to the Dominican Republic? Get inspired with these attractions and adventures worth adding to your itinerary.

Everything you need to know about mountain biking in the Dominican Republic.

This powerful, emotionally-charged museum bears witness to a brutal chapter of Dominican history. Learn about the brave men and women who resisted Trujillo’s dictatorship.

Learn how the best organic chocolate is made, taste a dizzying array of chocolate concoctions, and take home a unique, delicious, hand-made souvenir.

A visit to the beautiful, century-old La Aurora Cigar Factory is the #1 attraction in Santiago. Free tours run every day.

One of the original kitesurfing meccas, Cabarete in the Dominican Republic is the Caribbean kitesurfing heaven.

The Salto de Jimenoa Uno waterfall appears in the opening scenes of Jurassic Park, but this jungle-clad gem is surprisingly easy to get to if you can handle a hike.

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