10 Awesome Things To Do in the Dominican Republic
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The Dominican Republic can be a gorgeous getaway for travelers of every stripe. Of course, as with any foreign travel, it’s important to do your homework before you get on the plane. Here’s how to make the most of it.
1. Check Out Historical Santo Domingo
You should think about taking a day to explore Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the Americas. Several day-long tours will take you to all the most exciting sites in this historical city. There’s plenty to experience in Santo Domingo.
2. Don’t Drink the Water
Play it safe. The drinking water in the Dominican Republic is mostly unclean, so you should avoid drinking any water that doesn’t come directly from a sealed bottle. Stay hydrated, but spring for the bottled stuff.
3. Take it Easy on the Coconut
If you want to avoid hugging the toilet for one of your days, you might want to take it easy on the coconut-themed drinks. While delicious, coconuts also act as a laxative. Exercise a little bit of caution.
4. Visit Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park & Reserve
Several hotels in the area offer free access to the reserve, which means you can enjoy some of the most pristine natural offerings the Dominican Republic has to offer.
5. Stroll Through the National Botanical Garden
It’s easy to lose yourself among this gorgeously curated selection of greenery that’s filled with carefully chosen plants and birds. Learn about the botany of the Dominican Republic, even as you enjoy the aesthetic beauty that abounds.
6. Visit the Alcazar de Colon at Night
This imposing Spanish castle was built by the son of Christopher Columbus in 1510. It’s especially breathtaking at night. And thanks to the abundance of se-curity personnel around the palace, you don’t need to be concerned about safety when the sun goes down.
7. Take a Dip at Hoyo Azul
This Punta Cana destination will surprise you at every turn. Hoyo Azul is a la-goon plopped at the bottom of a 65-meter-high cliff. Swimming is open to visi-tors, so be sure to spend a little time dipping your toe in Hoyo Azul’s turquois water.
8. Take a Tour With Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures
Whether you check out a sunset or you merely hit the water for a maritime ex-cursion, this company is renowned for its service from tourists of all shapes and sizes. Whether you take a larger 20-person trip or you opt for something semi-private, you won’t be disappointed.
9. Think Twice About Water Sports
The Dominican Republic doesn’t have the same exacting standards of safety as the United States. So travel insurance is never a wrong decision. You can still find some great options in the DR to get your watersports fix, just make sure to double check before you sign up.
10. Go to the Hard Rock Casino
You can get a respite from the sun at the Hard Rock Casino in Punta Cana. The 45,000-square-foot casino is a little slice of Vegas smack dab in the middle of paradise. The staff is friendly, the tables are immaculate, and there’s plenty of fun to be had. There’s no Hard Rock Cafe, though …
Top 10 Best Place To Visit in Dominican Republic
The top 10 adventures to take while in Dominican Republic.
If you’re in the mood for a Caribbean holiday, the Dominican Republic is the place to go. It shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti in the Greater Antilles. The island is where Christopher Columbus made his first stop in the New World in 1492 and which later became the first capital of the Spanish empire in the Americas. You’ll find plenty of evidence of the country’s Spanish heritage. Today, however, people visit the Dominican Republic for its beautiful sandy beaches, clear waters and water sports activities. Off-shore activities include deep sea fishing and whale watching. There’s really not any good reason for you to stay home after you’ve seen these best places to visit in the Dominican Republic.
There's really not any good reason for you to stay home after you've seen these best places to visit in the Dominican Republic. Las Terrenas. Jarabacoa. Playa Rincon. El Limon Waterfall. Santo Domingo. Cabarete. Samana. Bayahibe.
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Jarabacoa Dominican Republic Best places to visit and Things to do in La Vega Mountain Region
Join Mr.T on an adventurous 3 day Road-trip from Sosua / Cabarete to beautiful Jarabacoa located in the Mountain Region of the La Vega province Dominican Republic. Mr.T visits rivers, waterfalls, lakes, Ranchos, mountain restaurants, hotels and lets you view the entire area from above during an exciting Paragliding Flight with Hawk Paragliding. One of the guests Alec Corday another DR documentary producer from the YouTube channel Kiskeya Life TV, kindly shares his local knowledge and films along the way with his drone - Enjoy!
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Puerto Plata & Region Explore its Attractions City Tour and Beaches
In this Documentary, Mr.T takes you for an adventurous journey around both Puerto Plata City, as well as checking out outlying beach towns. This trip is partly done by GoPro in the streets and by air with drone, with Mr.T visiting and interviewing various expats and tourists along the way.
The quick visits or drone sights include the Malecon with its beach bars / restaurants, the sculpture of Neptune, malls of Jumbo and La Sirena (Supermarkets), the new Amphitheater, Fortaleza San Felipe (fortress), the statue of General Gregorio Luperon, the light tower, the Teleferico (cable car) and Mt. Isabel, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, Ocean World Adventure Park and Marina, Fun City Go Kart park, Sosua bay with Playa Alicia and Sosua beach, Encuentro, Kite Beach and Cabarete beach.
Mr.T also interviews some locals and some YouTube fans, and finishes off with displaying a variety of clips from what he does or discovers down here. Enjoy!
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Top Fun Things to Do in Sosua Cabarete Dominican Republic - Tours Part 2
In this Documentary Part Two of Tours, Activities and fun things to do in Dominican Republic Mr.T takes you on three exciting Tours - first he joins Tip Top Catamaran Excursions, including snorkeling, dancing and buffet lunch, followed by the next trip out Fly boarding with Caribbean Sensation by ORC - Zapata Racing, and finally a tranquil excursion with Rugama Tours in Islabon, visiting their Ecological village with large tree houses, mini zoo, tropical gardens and their scenic river boat cruise to the ocean.
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Top Tours and Excursions Sosua Cabarete Dominican Republic - Part 1
In this Documentary, you can join Mr.T on an action packed in-depth journey, discovering 7 really excellent excursions in Dominican Republic. In this Part One Mr.T will be discovering some of the best available tours for horse riding, Enduro Bike riding, Surfing, Kite Surfing, Game Fishing, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, and the newly arrived Bumper Ball Futbol game established on the North Coast. You will also be able to watch clips of Mr.T meeting his viewers in person. A lot of the videos activities are found locally in the Sosua, Cabarete, Puerto Plata areas, yet some of the Tour operators presented offer trips throughout the entire island. You should find it a family friendly, informative, and entertaining video to watch - Enjoy!
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40+ Things you Should Never Do when you are in Dominican Republic
If you like tons of facts and tips, then you should like this video, as Mr.T covers 40+ things that you should never do, when visiting Dominican Republic. You'll also hear tips from various expats, and view plenty of situational clips from the island and people, while learning all the valuable pointers. Enjoy!
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What Everything Costs Sosua Cabarete Dominican Republic Cost of Living Prices
In this Documentary Mr.T takes you on a Price Discovery Tour in the Sosua - Cabarete areas, focusing on products and services typically sourced by both Tourists and new Expats.
This will include everything from the price of street food, restaurant meals, drinks etc... to renting a scooter, accommodation prices to the general cost of living and much more... Enjoy!
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Budget Friendly Dominican Republic For Ideal Caribbean Retirement
How can Americans, Canadians and Europeans stretch their retirement dollars to live like royalty on a fixed income. The team meets with Mr T of the Educated Traveler channel to explore what it costs to live the good life on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, even on US Social Security or Canadian CCP/OAS.
Like our DRescapes team, Mr T makes it his mission to tell his viewers the pros and the cons of moving to and living in the Dominican Republic. Like us, he prefers to live on the North Coast and says if he was rich he would probably live in Cabrera away from the throngs of tourists. Shhhh...don't let the secret out, but it actually can be less expensive to live well in Cabrera for even less than the cost of living in Sosua and Cabarete.
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