9 must visit destinations when traveling to Dominican Republic

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Buenos Dias! Longing for a summer vacation in a tropical climate? It feels right to spend your vacation at iconic and interesting places. Especially as governments around the world have started loosening travel regulations. Below are the 9 must visit destinations in Dominican Republic.

Why not add the Dominican Republic to the top of your vacation list? “The Dominican Republic has it all” is its jargon. It perfectly sums up the natural beauty, culture, and friendliness of the country.

The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate all year round. Suitable for travelers who like to spoil the eyes of your Instagram followers by capturing beautiful scenery and iconic venues. The Dominican Republic is a must-visit tourism destination.

But where do you want to start with the exploration? Here are some recommendations:

Santo Domingo The Capital of the Dominican Republic

9 must visit destinations in Dominican Republic
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From Punta Cana a popular tourist destination in the Dominican republic then head to La Romana, then stop at Juan Dolio City, continue on to the neighboring town of Boca Chica arrived at the southern end. Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, is known as one of the oldest Caribbean cities. Santo Dominggo and the beauty of historic old builnd great place to visit for traveler.

Fun Fact

Santo Dominggo is “The first European settlement of the Americas and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990”.

Booking Limo transfer to Santo Dominggo:

Punta Cana – Santo Domingo

La Romana-Santo Domingo

Juan Dolio-Santo Domingo

Samana-Santo Domingo

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in Santo Dominggo

Best BeachesWater Sports
Guibia Public BeachParque Nacional Submarino La Caleta
Ecotourism & AdventuresIconic Sites & Museums
Parque Nacional Los Tres OjosAcuario Nacional Alcazar De Colon Calle El Conde Calle El Damas Capilla Nuestra Senora De Los Remedio (Church) Catedral Primada De America (Church) Casa De Teatro (Theatre) Casa De Tostado (Museum) Centro Cultural De Las Telecomunicaciones (Museum)  

Punta Cana for Those of You Who Like Staycation in Luxury Hotels or Golf

If you want to vacation in the Dominican Republic, start with Punta Cana first. Punta Cana, the eastern city in the Dominican Republic, offers a 48-kilometer stretch of exotic white sand. Not only that, but you will also be spoiled with so many charming golf arenas, and a row of luxury hotels with private beaches.

It is a beautiful city full of iconic, old buildings as well as adrenaline-challenging activities. What’s more great Punta Cana is a golfing mecca full of many different courses to challenge all levels of golf lover.

Why not start your visit to the Dominican Republic in style, by booking a limo transfer to Punta Cana. Here are some limo transfer options:

La Romana-Punta Cana

Juan Dolio-Punta Cana

Santo Domingo-Punta Cana

Samana-Punta Cana

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in Punta Cana

Best BeachesWater Sports
Playa Palmera Playa Bravo Cap Cana White Sands Beach Playa MacauEl Acuario (Scuba Diving + Snorkeling) El Astron (Scuba Diving + Snorkeling) Cap Cana (Fishing & Sailing) Laguna De Bavaro (Fishing, Sailing) Playa Blanca (Kitesurfing)    
Golf CoursesIconic Sights & Museums
Corales Golf Club Caribe Golf Club Cocotal Golf & Country Club Iberostar Golf Club Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana BayBasilica Catedral Nuestra Senora De La Altagracia (Our Lady of High Grace) Cocomuseo Museo De La Altagracia Yucayake Museo Indigena Igneri Caribe Taino (Under Water Museum)  
Ecotourism & Adventures
Anamuya Zipline Bavaro Adventure Park Canopy Adventure Manati Park Parque Ecologico Ojos Indigenas Space Park

Visiting La Romana The Amazing City of Art

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La Romana is a small town, located only 60mins by car from Punta Cana, full of art, culture and unique architecture. Also known as Alto De Chavon, the town is famous for its luxurious resort Casa de Campo and also an amphitheater where the world’s leading singers hold open concerts there.

Booking Limo transfer to La Romana:

Punta Cana-La Romana

Juan Dolio-La Romana

Santo Domingo-La Romana

Samana-La Romana

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in La Romana

Best BeachesWater Sports
Catalinita Isla Catalina Isla Saona Palmilla Playa BayahibeAtlantic Princess Shipwreck St. George Shipwreck Fishing in La Ramona
Golf CoursesIconic Sights & Museums
Teeth Of The Dog The Link PGA Ocean’s 4 Dye Fore  ST. Stanislaus Church Altos De Chavon Altos De Chavon Amphitheater Museo Arqueologico Regional Altos De Chavon Parroquia Divina Pastora Tabaclera Garcia
Ecotourism & Adventures
Cueve Del Chico (Cave) Cueve De Las Maravillas (Cave) Cueva Del Penon Cueve Del Puente Parde Nuestrospoiled Trail

Enjoy the Beautiful Beach at Juan Dolio & Delicious Seafood at Boca Chica

Not far from La Romana, just a short 1hr drive south, and you’ll reach the small but beautiful town of Juan Dolio. It is located not far from Las Americas International Airport and the capital city of Santo Domingo.

Juan Dolio

Juan Dolio is also blessed by the beauty of its white sand beach, which stretches for 10Km. Unlike the bustle of Punta Cana,  it is smaller and less built up, you will be welcomed with unspoilt beaches and serenity.

Boca Chica

Boka Chica is a small town 30 minutes from Juan Dolio. Boca Chica is the perfect destination for you seafood lovers. The location of the city of Boca Chica is also so close to Las Americas International Airport, only 10 minutes away. For those of you who like to play golf, staying at Boca Chica is another great alternative. It is located not far from the Juan Dolio Golf and La Romana arena.

Booking Limo transfer to Juan Dolio and Boca Chica:

Santo Domingo-Juan Dolio

Santo Domingo-Boca Chica

La Romana-Juan Dolio

La Romana-Boca Chica

Punta Cana – Juan Dolio

Punta Cana – Boca Chica

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in Juan Dolio & Boca Chica

Best BeachesWater Sports
Juan Dolio Playa Caribe Playa Guayacanes Playa Juan Dolio Boca Chica Playa Boca Chica  Juan Dolio Alto Velo Wreck Diving Site (Diving Site) Tanya V Diving Site (Diving Site) Boca Chica Catuan Wrech (Diving site) Surfing in Playa Caribe  
Golf CoursesEcotourism & Adventures
Guava Berry Golf & Country Club Los Marlin Golf Course Metro Country ClubRunners Adventure Zip Lining Parque Nacional Submarino La Caleta

Jarabacoa: The Place to Be For Water Sport Adventures

Located at an altitude of 529 meters above sea level Jaraboca is a paradise for water adventurers. The meaning of Jarabacoa is ‘A Place of Water’, an apt name given it is blessed with six rivers that cross through the city. Given the many rivers and waterfalls, Jarabacoa has many water activities to enjoy. Unlike Punta Cana and also Santo Domingo, Jaraboca is more cold in climate and also has a lovely national park to explore.

You can visit the city of Jaraboca from the nearest city, namely Santo Dominggo by traveling overland for 2 hours to 3 hours. You can book travel tickets via the link below.

Booking Limo transfer to Jarabacoa:

La Romana-Jarabacoa

Punta Cana-Jarabacoa

Samana-Jarabacoa

Santo Domingo-Jarabacoa

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in Jarabacoa

WaterfallsWater Sports
Salto De Baiguate Salto De Jimenoa  Paso Alto La Confluencia Yaque Del Norte
Ecotourism & AdventuresIconic Sites & Museums
Armando Bermudez National Park Cafe Monte Alto El Mogote Horse Riding Jose Del Carmen Ramirez National Park Mountain BikingLa Vega Vieja Catedral Inmaculata Concepcion  

The Spectacular Samana Peninsula – Home Of The Humpback Whales

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Still in the north-eastern part of the Dominican Republic, a spectacular destination famous for its spectacular scenery. Samana Peninsula is not only famous for the preservation of the northern rainforest which is still beautiful and well preserved. But also for the amazing marine life, including the sight of the humpback whales crossing the Samana peninsula.

Fun Fact :

There are approximately 2500 humpback whales that visit this peninsula every year.

Samana deserves to be one of the tourism destinations that must be visited at least once. When else can you see the interaction of humpback whales while seeing the charming beauty of the peninsula? The right time to visit is from mid-January to late March. This is when you can see the large number of humpback whales that return to court, mate, and give birth in Samana Bay.

For those of you who love sea adventures, you can use the ferry from Sabana De La Mar sea port to Samana. The ferry operate every day with four times service depart a day. Using ferry to Samana with 1 hour journey across it can save you the hussle.

Another option if you want to go to Samana from Punta Cana by land, it takes 5 to 6 hours of travel. You can use the limousine transfer below.

Booking Limo transfer to Samana

Samana-Punta Cana

Samana-La Romana

Samana-Juan Dolio

Samana-Santo Dominggo

Samana-Jarabacoa

Samana-Puerto Plata

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in Samana Peninsula

Best BeachesWater Sports
La Playita Playa Anadel Playa Bonita Playa Coson Playa El Limon Playa Las Galeras Playa Las TerrenasCatamaran Crossing & Snorkeling Creole Reff Dolphin Wreck El Fronton
Ecotourism & AdventuresIconic Sites & Museums
Marine Mamal Sanctuary Salto El Limon (Waterfsll) Samana Ziplines Juana Vicente Zipline Cano Hondo Zipline Inland Safaris in Samana Los Haitises National ParkAcuario Natural Kaio Avenida De La Marina La Churcha Museo De Las Ballenas Santa Barbara De Samana  

Explore Coffee and Cocoa Plantation at Puerto Plata

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The next interesting destination that you must visit is Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata is a city dubbed the forerunner of the first tourism in the Dominican Republic. You can enjoy the beauty of beaches, mountains, and rivers in this city. Thanks to its fertile soil, Puerto Plata has succeeded in introducing coffee and cocoa plantations as a tourist attraction.

The closest cities from Puerto Plata are Jaraboca, Samana and also Santo Dominggo which you can travel by land

Booking Limo transfer to Puerto Plata;

Santo Dominggo – Puerto Plata

Jarabacoa-Puerto Plata

Samana-Puerto Plata

Punta Cana-Puerto Plata

La Romana-Puerto Plata

Juan Dolio-Puerto Plata

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in Puerto Plata

Best BeachesWater Sports
Playa Punta Rica Playa Dorada Playa Cofresi Playa Sosua Playa Grande Playa Punta Rucia Playa TecaCharcos De Los Militares (Canyoing) Ciguapa Falls (Canoying) Mini Wall (Snorkeling + Scuba Diving) Little Point (Snorkeling +Scuba Diving) Playa Grande (Surfing + Kitesurfing) Playa Sosua (Surfing + Kitesurfing)
Ecotourism & AdventuresIconic Sites & Museums
Puerto Plata Cable Car Cayo Arena Estero Hondo Marin Mammals Sanctuary Cabarete Caves Gri-Gri Lagoon Isabel de Torres National Park El Choco National Park Luperon BayUmbrella Street Dona Blanca Alley Historical Center Amber Museum General Gregorio Luperon House Museum The Pop Route of Art and Color Historical and Archeological National Park of La Isabela    

Barahona “Pearl of The South” – coffee plantations and a paradise for surfers

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Founded in 1802, Barahona is a fishing village and agriculture famous for its tantalizing coffee taste. Barahona, also known  as the ‘Pearl of the South’, is also a haven for surfers visiting the Dominican Republic.

Undoubtedly you will be mesmerized by the unspoiled beaches and majestic mountain beauty. No wonder Barahona is seen as one of the beautiful tourist destinations and is ogled by many tourists from abroad.

Booking Limo transfer to Puerto Plata:

Barahona-Juan Dolio

Barahona-La Romana

Barahona-Punta Cana

Barahona-Samana

Barahona-Puerto Plata

More Recommended Attractions and Activities in Barahona

Best BeachesWater Sports
Playa Quemaito Playa Bahoruco Playa La Cienaga Playa San Rafael Playa Paraiso Playa Los Patos Playa Casita Blanca PlayazulPlaya Bahorucu (Surfing and Kitesurfing) Playa La Cienega (Scuba Diving + Snorkeling) Playa Los Patos (Surfing + Kitesurfing) Playa Paraiso (Surfing + Kitesurfing) Playa San Rafael (Surfing + Kitesurfing)  
Ecotourism & AdventuresIconic Sites & Museums
Polo Larimar Mines Canopi Tour Tanama Eco Spa Bird Watching Casa Bonita (Zipline) Cueva De La Virgen (Hiking, Wild Life Spotting)    Barahona Enriquillo Costal Highway Cabral (Colorful Carnival) Cachote (Forest area) La Cinega (Fishing Village) Lago Enriquillo (Largers and deepest lake) Laguna Rincon (Fresh Water lagoon)        

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