Dominican Republic Travel Guide

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that occupies the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The western one-third of Hispaniola is occupied by the country of Haiti. To the north lies the North Atlantic Ocean, while the Caribbean Sea lies to the south.

The capital, Santo Domingo, was the first Spanish settlement in the Americas. Christopher Columbus initiated the first European 'New World' settlement here in 1496. His legacy is preserved in the bricks and mortar of the historic old section of Santo Domingo, which has been turned into an entertaining and interesting Colonial 'theme park'. The other tourist spots in the Dominican Republic are the north coast region around Puerta Plata, and the east coast at Punta Cana. These mostly consist of stretches of pristine tropical beach, which have been bought and developed into all-inclusive resorts. However, those who take the trouble to explore a little behind the scenes will find plenty of unspoilt tropical paradise off the beaten track in the Dominican Republic, and locals ready and willing to offer warm hospitality.

The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean with a distinctly Latin twist. The country, the first in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans, has the same weather and physical beauty as other islands, but the people speak Spanish, and the island's music is merengue.

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