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A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Frequently touted as one of the world’s best, this remote and immaculate white-sand beach is framed by palms and lush mountains.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

Frequently touted as one of the world’s best, this remote and immaculate white-sand beach is framed by palms and lush mountains.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Frequently touted as one of the world’s best, this remote and immaculate white-sand beach is framed by palms and lush mountains.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

Swim with stringrays and dolphins or just delight in the simple pleasures of sun, sea and sand on this well-kept stretch of beach.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

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

Swim with stringrays and dolphins or just delight in the simple pleasures of sun, sea and sand on this well-kept stretch of beach.

The oldest military structure in the New World, this imposing fort is the site from where the Spanish launched several key colonial conquests in the Americas.

A replica 16th-century Mediterranean village perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Chavón.

Visit this destination famous for meals of fresh seafood, large caves and access to Isla Saona. 

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

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.