Enjoy swimming with dolphins, whale watching, snorkeling, diving, surfing, sailing, kayaking and more in the beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic. Visit Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Samaná and other top spots in this Caribbean gem.
Country code
+809
Language
Spanish
Currency
Dominican peso
Best time to visit
From December to April
Weather
Hot and tropical year-round with temperatures that range between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82°F) and a rainy season between May and November
How to get there
The Dominican Republic has 7 international airports, located in the country's most popular tourist destinations. They are: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), La Romana International Airport (LRM), Cibao International Airport (STI), Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS), La Isabela International Airport (JBQ)
The Dominican Republic is located on the island of Hispaniola which it shares with Haiti. It is home to Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean, as well as to a wide variety of landscapes and terrains. Of course, beaches are one of the Dominican Republic’s top attractions, and Punta Cana and Puerto Plata are two of the most popular coastal locations. But there is more than just beaches in the Dominican Republic, even for water sports! Canyoning, for example, is a great way to discover its waterfalls, pools of water and caves, such as the Damajaqua Falls. And the many lakes in the Caribbean Island are beautiful to discover by boat
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