Dominican Republic Attraction, Lighthouse + People pictures

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This idyllic village, tucked between the Caribbean Sea and a lagoon, provides visitors with a taste of beach life combined with adventure.

Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Take a daytrip north of Samana to these waterfalls where you can swim, learn from friendly locals and ride on horseback through the mountainous landscape. 

Despite being one of the most popular resort areas in the region, this former fishing village still captivates with its lovely beaches and laid-back tropical charm.

Relax in one of the high-end, all-inclusive resorts, which sit next to stunning expanses of white sand, in one of the country’s most charming beach villages.

Ride the cable car up to the summit of this mountain to wander through a pleasant botanical garden and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the city.

Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.

Enjoy clean beaches, idyllic resorts and shopping along the main thoroughfare of this quiet oceanfront community. 

Enjoy a leisurely day at this amenity-packed beach, where shops, restaurants, cafés, beachside bars and watersports facilities are within easy reach.

Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.

Just east of the Dominican capital, this city is perfect for families and partygoers alike, with island tours, shallow beaches and a lively nightlife. 

Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.

Santo Domingo’s cultural hub, this leafy plaza has a concentrated cluster of museums, as well as the national theater and national library.

Tropical beaches, surf breaks, magnificent mountain landscapes and a friendly welcome await visitors to this island destination in the heart of the Caribbean Sea.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

Santo Domingo’s cultural hub, this leafy plaza has a concentrated cluster of museums, as well as the national theater and national library.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.