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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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Santiago de los Caballeros

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Sosúa

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Juan Dolio

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Bayahibe

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Las Terrenas

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Boca Chica

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Bávaro

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Bonao

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Jarabacoa

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Isla Saona

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Sosúa

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Las Galeras

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Cayo Levantado

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Isla Catalina

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Lago Enriquillo

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Uvero Alto

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Punta Rucia

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Santa Bárbara de Samaná

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Río San Juan

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San Pedro de Macorís

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Baní

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Higüey

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San Juan de la Maguana

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San Francisco de Macorís

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Esperanza

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Dajabón

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Boca de Yuma

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Cabrera

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Santa Cruz de Barahona

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Gaspar Hernández

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Boca Chica

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Damajagua

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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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Clubs and Discos

Clubs and Discos, Punta Cana

 6 Reviews  We heard about this place Sins4Two but did not find much information in local ads nor with the locals, turns out that the place does not advertise much as it is quite exclusive, yet they accepted my... 

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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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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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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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Shows

Shows, Punta Cana

 9 Reviews  Nights at the resort might be animated, and suit all preferences. The options are: . the bar, where you can listen to music and have some nice drinks . the casino for those who like gambling or enjoy... 

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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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Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana

 7 Reviews and 820 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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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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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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Hotel Atarazana

 1 Review and 145 Opinions  I stayed here on a recent business trip in the Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo. This 6 room hotel... 

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Acuario Nacional - The Aquarium

Acuario Nacional - The Aquarium, Santo Domingo

 7 Reviews  Despite seeming a little dated (its actually built in 1990), this open air aquarium was actually very nice. Its location has a great overlooking view of the Caribbean. It has a great display of Sea... 

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Dominican Republic  

Playa Esmeralda Beach Resort

 2 Reviews and 50 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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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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  Last update on my tips: 6th September 2005.  

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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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  BIENVENIDOS !!! WELCOME !!!BIENVENU !!! There's a song in Dom. Rep. that describes the beauty and enchanment of this (my) beautiful country, I'll try to be honest to it's soulful meaning as I... 

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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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