🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic splits in two: resort-strip polish in Punta Cana, and messy, musical towns like Santo Domingo and Jarabacoa. Beyond the pools, waterfalls, merengue and mountain roads make it worth exploring.
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic at a glance
The Dominican Republic splits in two: resort-strip polish in Punta Cana, and messy, musical towns like Santo Domingo and Jarabacoa. Beyond the pools, waterfalls, merengue and mountain roads make it worth exploring.
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When to go to Dominican Republic
What the season feels like
December–April is dry and breezy; September–October brings the highest storm risk.
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What Dominican Republic is known for
- Santo Domingo Zona Colonial
- Samaná whale watching
- Damajagua twenty-seven waterfalls
- Mountain town Jarabacoa
Destinations in Dominican Republic
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