Dominican Republic

Welcome to the land of merengue, baseball and Caribbean beauty! Twelve good reasons to visit the Dominican Republic:

• The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti
• The Dominican Republic is a popular wedding and honeymoon destination
• The Dominican Republic boasts the largest economy in the Caribbean and Central American regions
• The island country is known for its first-class golf courses
• The capital of Santo Domingo is the oldest European settlement in the Americas
• The climate is attractive almost throughout the year
• Catedral de Santa Maria La Menor in Santo Domingo is believed to be the oldest cathedral in the world
• Films like The Godfather 2 and Jurassic Park were shot in the Dominican Republic
• The waters around the island have a wealth of biodiversity
• Humpback whales mate on the Bay of Samana every year from December to March
• The Dominican Republic is dotted with exclusive resorts and restaurants
• The country is paving its path to becoming an eco-tourism destination