Dance Clubs in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
There is no shortage of clubs featuring live music in the Dominican Republic. Photo by ActiveSteve licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
The hotel bars along the Malecón have some of the hottest dance clubs in the city. Besides tourists, they are also frequented by a lot of the wea
Parque Nacional del Este in the Dominican Republic
Boating in to a Dominican Republic National Park (Los Haitises pictured) past mangrove trees.Photo by Bob licensed Creative Commons Attribution.Declared a national park in 1975, Parque Nacional del Este is in the southeastern end of the country in the province of Altagracia between the towns of Ba
Gender Roles in the Dominican Republic
1975 Dominican Republic stamp celebrating International Women’s Day. Photo © Stephen Goodwin.
Like many Latin American countries, the Dominican Republic exhibits a strong, male-oriented culture, much of which was inherited from Spanish colonialists. Latino machismo, an exaggerated sense
Dominican Music and Dance
Bachata in NYC at the New York Bachata Dance & Music Festival.Photo by longislandwins licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Merengue
As the national music and dance of the Dominican Republic, the merengue has a colorful history. As with all Dominican stories, there are many versions. One stor
Festivals in the Dominican Republic
Carnaval in Santo Domingo. Photo courtesy of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism.
Santo DomingoWhile Carnaval (February, various dates) lasts all of February throughout the Dominican Republic, it all climaxes with a pre-Lenten celebration in Santo Domingo. Representative diablos come from e
The 12-Day Best of the Dominican Republic
The beautiful beaches of Punta Cana are perfect for relaxing. Photo by Ted Murphy licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
If you can swing it, 10–14 days in the Dominican Republic would give you sufficient time to dive into each of the various regions. With such biodiversity in one country, you may
Bahía de las Águilas: The Most Pristine Dominican Beach
The beautiful stretch of beach at Bahía de las Águilas. Photo © Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism.
The SouthwestThis is the most pristine beach in the entire Dominican Republic. It is also one of the hardest to get to, in the middle of nowhere. Getting there is half the adventure, but th
Hiking Pico Duarte: Tips and Trails
Hiking Pico Duarte. Photo © El Serrano, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
The “Dominican Alps” are home to the highest peak in the Caribbean. While Pico Duarte is not the Matterhorn of Switzerland, it does stand tall at 3,087 meters. Surprisingly, while the Matterhorn weig
Environmental Issues and Ecotourism in the Dominican Republic
An uninhabited island in Parque Nacional Los Haitises. Photo © Ivan Cholakov/123rf.
When Columbus arrived, the forests of the island were plush and vibrant. Over the centuries, it is estimated that nearly two-thirds of those original forests have vanished. Illegal forestation, fires, mass far
The Indigenous Peoples of the Dominican Republic
The Taíno people introduced the Spanish to tobacco. Photo © Llima Orosa, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Time didn’t start with the arrival of Christopher Columbus. For at least 5,000 years before his appearance Amerindians had settled throughout the Caribbean and eventu
Las Galeras: The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic
Beautiful Playa Rincon. Photo © Brent, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Las Galeras is known for its untouched beaches. Walking the white sands, you might find yourself on a secluded beach, surrounded by tall palms. These beaches have been hailed by many Dominicans as the most gorgeous
Shopping in Santo Domingo
Dominican cigars for sale. Photo courtesy of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism.
Central Santo DomingoSanto Domingo is a great place for all your shopping needs. If you’re staying in the Ciudad Colonial, you will most likely find those musthaves in the shops on Calle El Conde or while you’
Dominican Republic Carnaval Masks and Traditions
A colorful devil mask at Carnaval in Santo Domingo. Photo © Max Bosio, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Carnaval, generally observed throughout the Dominican Republic during the month of February (though for some areas, March), is steeped in tradition and historical significance. This
Day-Tripping in Monte Plata
Dominican RepublicIf you are vacationing in the city, you may come to the point of needing a break from the din of the metropolitan jungle. Those needing a refreshing change from the typical day trip to the beach should try going inland to the rich countryside of the province of Monte Plata.
The t
National Parks in the Dominican Republic
An uninhabited island in Parque Nacional Los Haitises. Photo © Ivan Cholakov/123rf.
In an effort to preserve the ecosystems of the Dominican Republic, 16 national parks, nine natural monuments, and six scientific reserves have been created.
In the center of the country, the northern slopes of
Take a Historical Tour of the Dominican Republic
View from a fortress wall reveals both a basketball court and a colonial church in Santo Domingo.Photo by Ken Mayer licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Before Columbus, the indigenous Taíno people were a well-organized and peaceful society living on the island. Upon “discovery,” their entire po
Doing business & staying in touch while in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Doing business & staying in touch
Dominican Republic Weather, Climate and Geography
Dominican Republic Weather, climate and geography
Dominican Republic History, Language and Culture
Dominican Republic History, Language and Culture
Dominican Republic Travel Guide and Travel Information
Dominican Republic Travel Guide
