- Dominican Republic - where is this exotic paradise located?
- How to get to the Dominican Republic?
- Rest in the Dominican Republic
- Souvenirs from the Dominican Republic
Above the question: "Where is the Dominican Republic?" everyone who dreamed of dancing to the fiery rhythms of merengue, bachata and reggaeton, relaxing on sandy beaches, diving (Padre Nuestro deserves attention - a system of underwater caves where divers can admire picturesque stalactites).
It is best to visit the state in December-March (at this time the air here warms up to + 28-29˚C, and in the summer months - up to + 29-31˚C), when travelers can watch humpback whales, and in August - September should be prepared for tropical downpours and storms.
Dominican Republic - where is this exotic paradise?
The location of the Dominican Republic, the capital of which is Santo Domingo - Central America (Western Hemisphere), namely the eastern part of Haiti and the coastal islands (Beata is in the southwest, Saona is in the southeast, and Cayo Levantado is in the northeast Haitian coast). Its northern shores have access to the Atlantic Ocean, the southern ones - to the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern ones - to the Mona Strait (the channel width is 130 km).
The state is divided into provinces - Dahabon, Asua, La Romana, Pedernales, Ato Major, Samana and others (31 in total). The distance to Jamaica is 740 km, to Puerto Rico - 260 km, to Cuba (from Haiti) - 77 km, to Venezuela - 950 km.
How to get to the Dominican Republic?
Tourists flying to Santo Domingo are dropped off at the Las Americas terminal. A flight from Moscow with a transfer in New York will take more than 27 hours (JetBlue + Aeroflot), and in Madrid - 18.5 hours (Aeroflot + Air Europa). Those who fly from the northern capital of Russia to Santo Domingo (docking in Paris) will spend 35 hours on the way (Air Caraibes + Air France).
The road to Punta Cana from the capital of Russia will take 13 hours (Azur Air), to Puerto Plata - more than 30 hours (S7 and Air Berlin suggest stopping in Dusseldorf), to Santiago de los Treinta Caballeros - 32 hours (with JetBlue and Aeroflot, the transfer will be made in New York).
Rest in the Dominican Republic
El Salto Jimenoa, Balneario de la Confluencia and other waterfalls deserve attention in Jarabacoa, and Los Delfies water park in Juan Dolio.
In Santo Domingo, the Faro a Colon lighthouse, Columbus Palace, Osama fortress, Cathedral of Santa Maria la Minor, Chapel of St. Andrew are subject to inspection. From the capital, you should go on an excursion to the Los Tres Ojos Natural Park, famous for caves with stalactites and stalagmites, and grottoes with 3 lakes at a depth of 15 meters.
Dominican beaches
- Bavaro Beach: covering a three-kilometer beach where there are no high waves (there are coral reefs) - white sand. In addition to sunbathing on sun loungers, you can learn sailing and diving and paragliding.
- Arena Gorda Beach: Coral reefs act as a barrier to the ocean waters. At Arena Gorda, umbrellas, sunbeds, diving, snorkeling and other water sports equipment are rented. There is a lifeguard team on the beach, but at the same time, food outlets are quite far away, and there are no toilets at all.
- Playa Dorada Beach: This shallow sandy beach is regularly awarded the Blue Flag and attracts divers and windsurfers.
Souvenirs from the Dominican Republic
From the trip, you should bring amber of different colors, including a unique blue color, cigars (Carbonell, Antonio Fuente, La Aurora and other brands), Santo Domingo coffee, rum (the standard is Barcelo Imperial), mamajuana (tincture), coconut oil, products from ceramics, bone and Dominican turquoise (larimar), shark teeth amulets, colorful canvases, ceramic dolls “lime” without a face.
