Dominican Republic Travel Guide & Community

Dominican Republic is a travel destination in Caribbean. Its capital is Santo Domingo. January and February are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.

Top places to visit in Dominican Republic

• Punta Cana (beach, Yuma) — White-sand beaches, turquoise reefs, and the Caribbean's premier resort strip.
• Santo Domingo (city, Ozama) — First European city in the Americas — UNESCO Colonial Zone, cathedral, and Alcázar.
• Samaná Peninsula (natural, Cibao Nordeste) — Whale-watching capital — humpbacks breach January–March amid jungle-fringed beaches.
• Las Terrenas (beach, Cibao Nordeste) — Cosmopolitan beachside village with French flair, kite-surfing, and palm-lined sands.
• Jarabacoa (natural, Cibao Sur) — Adventure mountain town — white-water rafting, canyoning, and coffee-farm tours.
• Bayahibe (beach, Yuma) — Gateway to Saona Island — unspoiled beaches, starfish, and crystal-clear snorkelling.
• Puerto Plata (city, Cibao Norte) — Golden Age resort coast — Amber Museum, cable car to Pico Isabel, and 19th-c forts.
• Pico Duarte (mountain, El Valle) — Highest peak in the Caribbean (3,098 m) — a challenging multi-day Andean-style trek.
• Las Galeras (beach, Cibao Nordeste) — Secluded peninsula village — pristine coves, no chain hotels, and fishing vibes.
• Cabarete (beach, Cibao Norte) — World windsurfing and kite-surfing capital on a horseshoe beach beside a lagoon.