{"id":10376,"date":"2018-07-17T10:10:07","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T14:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transekur.com\/?p=10376"},"modified":"2021-12-29T14:17:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T18:17:39","slug":"best-places-in-dominican-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transekur.com\/best-places-in-dominican-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Best Places In Dominican Republic You Have To Experience Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10376\" class=\"elementor elementor-10376\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-757a5b00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"757a5b00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fedfb6b\" data-id=\"3fedfb6b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f7ed50c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4f7ed50c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xl\" href=\"https:\/\/transekur.com\/booking\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4e6ac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f4e6ac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title\">Ten Best Places In Dominican Republic You Have To Experience Yourself<\/h1><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.touropia.com\/best-places-to-visit-in-dominican-republic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Original Source:<\/a><\/p><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>If you\u2019re in the mood for a Caribbean holiday, the Dominican Republic is the place to go. It shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti in the Greater Antilles. The island is where Christopher Columbus made his first stop in the New World in 1492 and which later became the first capital of the Spanish empire in the Americas. You\u2019ll find plenty of evidence of the country\u2019s Spanish heritage. Today, however, people visit the Dominican Republic for its famous beautiful beaches, clear waters and water sports activities. Off-shore activities include scuba diving,deep sea fishing, catamaran daytrips, snorkleing, and whale watching. There\u2019s really not any good reason for you to stay home after you\u2019ve seen these Ten Best Places In Dominican Republic You Have To Experience Yourself!<\/p><div class=\"clear\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"item_las_terrenas\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">10.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Las Terrenas <\/span><\/div><p>Las Terrenas, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, was once a small fishing village. But that all changed in 1946 when the country\u2019s president ordered rural residents from Santo Domingo to settle here as farmers and fishermen. Today, Las Terrenas is a growing tourist destination known for its pretty landscapes, white sand beaches and clear ocean water. It\u2019s popular with foreigners and Santo Dominicans since it\u2019s only a two-hour drive from the capital. Top beaches include Playas el Portillo and Las Ballenas. Las Terrenas also is a good place to go dolphin and whale watching, and it is truly a hidden gem that is just now starting to be discovered by tourists. Looking for the real deal paradise vacation?\u00a0Las Terrenas should be your first choice of\u00a0 Best Places In Dominican Republic You Have To Experience Yourself!<\/p><div id=\"item_jarabacoa\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">9.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Jarabacoa<\/span><\/div><p>Because of its tropical climate, Jarabacoa is frequently called \u201cthe city of everlasting spring.\u201d The area is known for its mountains and scenic beauty, including the Jimenoa and Baiguate waterfalls, and the Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve. If you\u2019re an adventuresome visitor, you might try crossing the Jimenoa River on a wood and rope footbridge. More timid travelers may opt for a round of golf on a nine-hole course or a visit to the Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria del Evangelio. Come February, Jarabacoa hosts one of the most famous Carnivals in the country.<\/p><div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144\/touropia_com-medrectangle-4_0__container__\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"item_playa_rincon\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">8.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Playa Rincon<\/span><\/div><p>You may be walking on history as you beach comb on Playa Rincon: It\u2019s one of two places in the Dominican Republic rumored to be THE spot where Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus first touched land in 1492. But even if it\u2019s not, you\u2019ll enjoy strolling on the soft sandy beach, which, at nearly two miles long means there\u2019s room for everyone, though you may have to share the beach with stuff the ocean washed in. Still, Playa Rincon is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. You can get there via a 20-minute boat ride from Las Galeras.<\/p><div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144\/touropia_com-box-4_0__container__\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"item_el_limon_waterfall\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">7.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">El Limon Waterfall<\/span><\/div><p>El Limon waterfall definitely doesn\u2019t live up to its name, The Lemon. Instead, El Limon is a spectacular waterfall that drops 50 meters (170 fee)t near the Atlantic Coast side of the Dominican Republic. Getting there can be a sweaty and wet ordeal since you\u2019ll cross several rivers on horseback (the main way to get there), but once there, you can cool off in the spectacular swimming hole at the bottom of the falls. You may need the dip even more if you\u2019ve opted to walk the 40-minute trail over sometimes steep terrain.<\/p><div id=\"item_santo_domingo\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">6.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Santo Domingo<\/span><\/div><p>Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and its largest city \u2013 indeed, it has the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean. Founded in 1496 on the Ozama River, it is the oldest European settlement in the Americas. It also holds a number of other New World firsts: capital of the Spanish empire, castle (Alcazar de Colon), monastery, cathedral (Cathedral Santa Maria la Menor) and university. The best place to take in this rich history is, of course, the historic district where you\u2019ll find majestic buildings reflecting Middle Ages architecture. You can also see the Fortaleza Ozama, the oldest fortress in the Americas.<\/p><div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144\/touropia_com-banner-1_0__container__\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"item_cabarete\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">5.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Cabarete<\/span><\/div><div class=\"image_640\">\u00a0<\/div><p>If you\u2019re into adventure sports, Cabarete is a good place to indulge yourself. Founded in 1835 by former slave owner, this once quiet fishing village is now a kite-surfer\u2019s dream, hosting many international competitions. It\u2019s one of the most popular surfing spots in the Caribbean. Cabarete has a good infrastructure for tourism, with top hotels and eateries, all of which are easy to find, since the village has only one main street. Cabarete has pretty beaches, but if you get tired of them you can explore nearby caves or go kayaking, snorkeling or scuba diving.<\/p><div id=\"item_samana\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">4.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Samana<\/span><\/div><p>Samana, capital of the province with the same name, is a pretty, historic town located on northern Samana Bay. Its main claim to fame is that it\u2019s the last stop Christopher Columbus made the New World in 1493 before heading back to Spain. In more modern times, it\u2019s a great place to go whale-watching, since thousands of humpback whales head to the bay to give birth between January and March. During these months, Samana is the tourism capital of the Dominican Republic. It may interest baseball fans to know that several notable pitchers, including Wily Peralta, grew up here.<\/p><div id=\"item_bayahibe\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">3.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Bayahibe<\/span><\/div><p>In a country that is known for its beach destinations, the resort town of Bayahibe is no exception. The former fishing village is now one of the top places to visit in the Dominican Republic. Bayahibe Beach is located less than a mile from town, but you\u2019re more likely to visit here to catch a boat to Saona and its fabulous beaches located within a national park. Bayahibe also is the best scuba diving locations in the country, with more than 20 dive sites. Don\u2019t scuba dive? How about stand-up paddle boarding or snorkeling?<\/p><div id=\"item_sosua\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">2.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Sosua<\/span><\/div><p>In 1938, long before the Dominican Republic became a top tourist destination, its president offered safe haven to 100,000 Jewish refugees. About 800 settled in Sosua and were given land where they started a dairy and cheese factory. You can eat products from Productos Sosua today. Sosua is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts who like the calm waters, reef structures and the many varieties of fish they\u2019ll see. Sosua is a place where nature is still making beaches, some naturally and others by storms. By day, Sosua is a typical beach resort; by night, it\u2019s a haven for party animals.<\/p><div id=\"item_punta_cana\" class=\"topitem\"><span class=\"topnumber\">1.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"toptitle\">Punta Cana\u00a0<\/span><\/div><p>Punta Cana is one of the most popular beach destinations in the Dominican Republic. It stands apart from other beach resorts in the country, however, because it has beaches that face both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Punta Cana has 100 km (60 miles) of coastline with mainly shallow waters, but the beaches can be windy sometimes. Punta Cana is a party town where you can swim with dolphins or sharks, race a speed boat, or go deep sea fishing, catamaran sailing, whale watching or zip lining. 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