The Dominican Republic , or as it is shortly called Dominican Republic, has become famous for its resorts located on the Caribbean coast. The popularity of these places can be explained by the possibility to spend a holiday here for every taste: family, active (with windsurfing and diving), youth, for lovers and even in unity with the pristine nature, combining it with fascinating excursions .
In this article, we will study the features of recreation at the main resorts of the Dominican Republic.
There are six main popular resorts of Dominican Republic:
Samana
Do you want to relax on an uninhabited island, away from the noisy crowd and entertainment? Then you just come here. Due to the close location of the protected area, it is easy to find large sea turtles and huge flocks of birds. The bay of Samana is ideal for underwater diving, because of the surrounding coral reefs.
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Only in the resort of Boca Chica you can visit the best beaches of the Dominican Republic. Suitable for relaxing and active, and with children, since the small depth of the lagoon is safe for kids and gives the opportunity to practice all kinds of water sports. And in the evening, relaxing on the beach, you can visit one of the many local restaurants on the beach.
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Juan Dolio
This resort is located just 50 km from the main city of Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo. It is very good to combine a relaxing holiday on the beach, shopping in the capital, visiting local attractions and entertainment (discos, bowling and golf clubs, casinos and entertainment centers).
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Puerto Plata
Pearl white beaches and the azure sea of Puerto Plata are perfect for organizing the most romantic getaway. In addition, you can visit the botanical garden on Mount Isabel de Torres or the reserves of Armando-Bermudez and Los Aitises, go on an exciting journey on a yacht or in a jeep safari. The coast of Puerto Plata is also called the "Amber Coast", as well as the deposits of amber.
Quite close to this famous resort of Dominican Republic is located three more resorts, perfectly suitable for cheaper accommodation.
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Playa Dorada - consists of only a few hotels, but provided with everything necessary for an interesting outdoor activity.
Cabarete is the most popular youth resort of the Dominican Republic. Due to lower prices for accommodation and annual competitions in windsurfing - Cabarete Race Week, the number of vacationers here is only increasing.
Sosua - is designed for a relaxing holiday, as it is located in a very quiet lagoon.
Punta Cana
This most famous resort of the Dominican Republic, suitable for a quiet family and active recreation, is located on the south-west coast of the country. In order to rest, nothing hampered, on the white beaches stretching for miles, all the necessary conditions are provided. Here you can also visit Manati Park to meet various marine animals, where not only children but adults will like it.
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La Romana
The resort, located 131 km from the capital of the Dominican Republic, has become popular due to its own airport and high level of service. Here, families with children and couples prefer to combine active and cultural recreation. It is here that the well-known market of folk crafts, a real fishing village, a yacht port and a village of artists, and very near - a huge tourist complex, where you can do almost any kind of sport.
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Having become acquainted with all the resorts that are in the Dominican Republic, it's up to you to decide which one is best for your holiday.