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Punta Cana

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Santo Domingo

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Puerto Plata

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Punta Cana

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La Romana

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Cabarete

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Sosúa

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Santiago de los Caballeros

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Bayahibe

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Juan Dolio

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Las Terrenas

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Boca Chica

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Bávaro

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Las Galeras

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Sosúa

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Bonao

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Jarabacoa

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Cayo Levantado

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Santa Bárbara de Samaná

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Isla Saona

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Río San Juan

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Lago Enriquillo

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Isla Catalina

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Baní

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Uvero Alto

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Punta Rucia

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Higüey

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San Pedro de Macorís

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Gaspar Hernández

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Boca de Yuma

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2,7,0

Esperanza

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Cabrera

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San Francisco de Macorís

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1,0,0

Boca Chica

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2,4,0

San Juan de la Maguana

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1,2,0

Damajagua

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2,3,0

Dajabón

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Santa Cruz de Barahona

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Pro

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  People smiling all the time and ready to help you 


Con

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  Poverty, many rundown poor cities, sometimes unsafe if you're a woman, the flow of malaria,unclean drinking water 


In a nutshell

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  Everyone should visit here. An eye opener and beautiful country. 

 

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Punta Cana  

Snorkeling and Scuba

Snorkeling and Scuba, Punta Cana

 15 Reviews  The Caribbean Festival snorkel excursion was really a great time! We booked our excursion at the resort for about $80-$85. We were picked up by a very colorful bus and we proceeded to several other... 

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Airport

Airport, Punta Cana

 12 Reviews  Punta Cana International airport is the gateway of this All Inclusive mecca, merely 30 to 40 minutes from most hotels. Regular and charter airlines from North and South America and Europe fly here... 

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Isla Saona

Isla Saona, Punta Cana

 11 Reviews  Teh Speedboat ride was part of our trip to Isla Saona and it's one of the funniest things I've eveer done! There's nothing better than the water splashing in your face while breaking the waves! The... 

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Beaches

Beaches, Punta Cana

 16 Reviews  The beach is amazing, simply put the beach is why people come to Punta Cana because there is nothing else in the area at all! Its everything you would expect from the soft white sand to the clear blue... 

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Mangu

Mangu, Punta Cana

 5 Reviews  Pretty much the ONLY place to party in Punta Cana......just ask anybody. It's located at the occidental resort and isn't a far taxi ride away from other resorts. Don't pay more than $15 for a 10... 

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Jurassic Safari

Jurassic Safari, Punta Cana

 11 Reviews  Guide showing us how chocolate is made from the fruit cacao (?). There were freshly-made chocolate and coffee products for sale afterwards. The lady at the ranch makes them. I bought some for gifts,... 

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Clubs and Discos

Clubs and Discos, Punta Cana

 5 Reviews  Hotel Riu Club First I was a little bit disappointed, because of the low numbers of Punta Cana clubs. First I tried a club in Hotel Riu and it was terrible. The interior design, the music etc. Not a... 

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Imagine Nightclub

Imagine Nightclub, Punta Cana

 1 Review  Imagine Nightclub is one of the best off resort nightlife options in Punta Cana. Located inside a cave it's about a 15-30 minute ride from most resorts. There are 4 different caves each with their... 

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Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana

 7 Reviews and 645 Opinions  The only good things about our stay at the Gran Bahia Principe were the beautiful beaches and the... 

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Santo Domingo  

Zona Colonial - Old Town

Zona Colonial - Old Town, Santo Domingo

 26 Reviews  Amber is a vegetable fossil resin that when hardened becomes a semi precious gem used in jewelry. The range of its colors go from pale yellowish to bright red, and more rarely green and blue. It... 

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Catedral Primada de América - The Cathedral

Catedral Primada de América - The Cathedral, Santo Domingo

 12 Reviews  Built between 1521 and 1540, this was intended by the Vatican to the religous center of the West Indies. The church structure is a mixture of Gothic and Romanesque styles. This was the first cathedral... 

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Los Tres Ojos - The 3 Eyes National Park

Los Tres Ojos - The 3 Eyes National Park, Santo Domingo

 6 Reviews  The 3 eyes is what this site is called. It's a large sinkhole with 3 lagoons (the 3 eyes) in it. The most impressive of which is the Azul Ojo, the "blue eye", which is a lagoon with crystal clear blue... 

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Hotel Atarazana

 1 Review and 132 Opinions  I stayed here on a recent business trip in the Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo. This 6 room hotel... 

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Alcázar de Colón - Columbus' house

Alcázar de Colón - Columbus' house, Santo Domingo

 13 Reviews  This mansion was the house of the Columbus family in Santo Domingo. It was built by Christoper Coulmbus' son, Diego in 1515. Today, it's a museum furnished with original and period furniture. This is... 

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Dominican Republic  

Playa Esmeralda Beach Resort

 2 Reviews and 41 Opinions  This all-inslusive resort was fabulous, as all-inclusives go. Kinda like being on a cruise. If lying... 

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The Place

Very little compares to Dominican Republic travel. Set sail into the North Atlantic or Caribbean Sea, pick from one of the Dominican hotels in Caberete, the hippest beach town around, or choose from several other all-inclusive resorts. Go windsurfing or whale watching on the Peninsula de Samana or you could hike or raft in the mountains and national parks. For ultimate relaxation, sprawl out on the sands of Punta Cana and when you just can't beat the heat, cool off in crystal clear waters.

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 The Marina Puerto Blanco is a where the cruising sailors go for all of their needs, including a restaurant , bar and social activities. As refugees from the... 

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Q:  Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice of trip ideas from Punta Cana. I have had a tough time finding appropriate information... 

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A: I don't know what time of year you are talking about - I have been to the DR two or three times in January, but not to Punta Cana. I've been twice by cruise ship to... 

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 Fernando Villalona, "El Mayimbe", said it best: Dominicano soy - I am Dominican de mis raíces nunca voy a olvidarme - I'll never forget my roots. and No hay tierra tan hermosa como la...... 

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 Generally the sky looks... like the sky, the sun looks like... the sun. But it's only illusion... The sun is very strong and you should be very careful with sunbath. You should protect your skin not... 

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 I spent a month in the Dominican Republic and I loved it. I went to visit my boyfriend (now husband) there and we did a lot of travelling. Guided by a local is very different from being just a tourist... 

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