Miles of beaches with turquoise waters in Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and its charming colonial center, upscale hotels, scrupulously maintained golf courses, starred restaurants... These are the postcard images that come to mind. mind when leafing through a tourist guide on the Dominican Republic, but the island of Hispaniola conceals many other marvels... Try climbing Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean in the center of the country. Watch for the amorous ballet of humpback whales in Samana. Find flamingos on one leg in a salt lake. Ecotourism is developing, giving pride of place to preserved and magnificent regions such as the South-West and the Centre. The other strength of the Dominican Republic is also its mixed population and its music, of course, which resounds everywhere and at any time. Fiery dances, from merengue to bachata, punctuate evenings and national celebrations alike. And this is just a taste of the many facets that you can discover about the Dominican Republic!
The beach
Travelers favor Punta Cana for its famously expansive white-sand beaches, and for a luxury tropical vacation at an affordable price. Located on the coast of coconut palms, Punta Cana seems to have been designed from A to Z for a turnkey tourist experience.
Dominican gastronomy
Due to its rich cultural background, the Dominican Republic offers a variety of cooked dishes that have a Taino, Creole, European or African influence. The curious will try the bandera, the traditional Dominican dish consisting of meat, rice, beans, fried plantains and salad. Impossible to get bored at the table with so many tasty and colorful dishes!

The intoxicating nature
The Samaná peninsula is an absolutely splendid destination. Travelers fly there to stay in a relaxing environment and be surrounded by nature. The lush vegetation of the mountains offers a superb contrast to the white sand beaches of the peninsula and the islets of the bay.
Dominican culture
La Romana is a unique city in the Dominican Republic where history, culture, seaside resorts and vacations meet. Travelers pass through this city to visit Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
The Dominicans are renowned for their dancing skills. It is not uncommon to see them swaying their hips spontaneously in parks or on the veranda of their house, music accompanies their daily life. The sounds and instruments of the Dominican Republic are influenced by its West African, Spanish and European roots. Two musical genres are very representative of the country and known throughout the world: merengue and bachata. But we can also cite sound and a multitude of folk dances and music.
arts and crafts
Dominican arts and crafts reflect the history of this country and the eclectic mix of its people. The heritage of the Tainos, Spaniards and Africans can be seen in many provinces of the country. The Taïnos, experienced craftsmen, left behind tools and objects inspired by their mythology, their rituals and their daily life. You can find replicas of the gourds that they made with the wood of the higüero (calabash) or with coconuts that they covered with very detailed patterns. The African and Caribbean influence is visible in the colorful paintings of daily village and island life. Many galleries exhibit the most beautiful of them.
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