When to go to the Dominican Republic?

If history fascinates you, you will be delighted to discover the historic center of Santo Domingo, its capital. There are several very ancient monuments including a real fortress from the 16th century. To appreciate the lush landscapes of the island, its colorful flora and fauna, we recommend visiting the stunning El Parque Nacional del Este national park. Here, you can admire waterfalls and an impressive number of exotic birds. Punta Cana, Samana, and Puerto Plata are the most popular beach resorts for tourists. This island is also one of the world's resources for cocoa. Enjoy your stay by visiting a plantation and witnessing the chocolate-making process firsthand.

Sports enthusiasts will have plenty of choices with outdoor water activities, swimming, kite-surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, as well as horseback riding, golfing, and hiking. Paragliding by the sea is also practiced, and excursions are organized for tourists to swim with dolphins in lagoons. To end your day, there's nothing better than relaxing with a glass of excellent local rum (Mamajuana) in one of the bars or restaurants; many of them offer dance shows (bachata, merengue) and local music. Depending on your budget, you can also enjoy some of the finest hotels in the country at reduced prices during the winter.

The national holiday on February 27th actually lasts nearly the entire month. Numerous festivities and buffets are offered daily. The Carnival of Duarte Day on January 26th, the Bachata Dance Festival held in Sosua in July, and the Merengue Festival in Puerto Plata in the third week of October are must-attend events for Dominicans. Tourists are invited to participate, providing an excellent opportunity to experience the kindness and joy of Dominicans, and to immerse themselves in their culture.