Dominican
Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country, situated
just two hours south of Miami, less than four hours from New York and eight
hours from most European cities. Known for our warm and hospitable people,
Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature,
intriguing history and rich culture.
Surrounded by
the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south, our lush
tropical island paradise boasts nearly 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of coastline, 250
miles (402 km) of the world’s top beaches, magnificent resorts and hotels, and
a variety of sports, recreation and entertainment options. Here you can dance
to the pulse pounding thrill of the merengue, renew in our luxurious and
diverse accommodations, explore ancient relics of centuries past, delight in
delicious Dominican gastronomy or enjoy ecotourism adventures in our
magnificent national parks, mountain ranges, rivers and beaches.
Discovered in
1492 by Christopher Columbus, the country overflows with fascinating history,
museums and exciting cultural experiences like music, art and festivals, plus
uniquely Dominican specialties such as cigars, rum, chocolate, coffee,
merengue, amber and larimar.
The #1
destination for golf in the Caribbean and Latin America, Dominican Republic
delights visitors with 25 designer golf courses amid breathtaking coastlines
with mountain backdrops and lush green fairways. With so many beautiful natural
settings like romantic waterfalls, breathtaking coasts and idyllic
accommodations, Dominican Republic is a top destination for weddings and
romance. Many world class-resorts and hotels also cater to meetings and
incentive groups who flock to Dominican Republic for excellent, friendly
service and dynamic meeting venues.
Dominican
Republic offers a fantastic combination of environments to capture your
imagination and refresh the soul. And with eight international airports,
paradise has never been easier to explore. We invite you to discover our
breathtaking island sanctuary and create memories that will last a lifetime.
