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This idyllic village, tucked between the Caribbean Sea and a lagoon, provides visitors with a taste of beach life combined with adventure.

Despite being one of the most popular resort areas in the region, this former fishing village still captivates with its lovely beaches and laid-back tropical charm.

Relax in one of the high-end, all-inclusive resorts, which sit next to stunning expanses of white sand, in one of the country’s most charming beach villages.

Enjoy a leisurely day at this amenity-packed beach, where shops, restaurants, cafés, beachside bars and watersports facilities are within easy reach.

Just east of the Dominican capital, this city is perfect for families and partygoers alike, with island tours, shallow beaches and a lively nightlife. 

A site where it’s said people have been miraculously healed and a destination for thousands of pilgrims, this striking basilica is one of the Dominican Republic\'s most sacred religious buildings.

Take a daytrip north of Samana to these waterfalls where you can swim, learn from friendly locals and ride on horseback through the mountainous landscape. 

Tropical beaches, surf breaks, magnificent mountain landscapes and a friendly welcome await visitors to this island destination in the heart of the Caribbean Sea.

Enjoy clean beaches, idyllic resorts and shopping along the main thoroughfare of this quiet oceanfront community. 

Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.

A replica 16th-century Mediterranean village perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Chavón.

A site where it’s said people have been miraculously healed and a destination for thousands of pilgrims, this striking basilica is one of the Dominican Republic\'s most sacred religious buildings.

Relax in one of the high-end, all-inclusive resorts, which sit next to stunning expanses of white sand, in one of the country’s most charming beach villages.

This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.

Relax in one of the high-end, all-inclusive resorts, which sit next to stunning expanses of white sand, in one of the country’s most charming beach villages.

A replica 16th-century Mediterranean village perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Chavón.

A replica 16th-century Mediterranean village perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Chavón.

Try balancing on a board at this surf-friendly public beach, where golden sands and clear waters are perfectly framed by surrounding cliffs.

Rest and relax on this Blue Flag-awarded beach, which is known for its sweeping stretch of fine white sand.

A replica 16th-century Mediterranean village perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Chavón.

A site where it’s said people have been miraculously healed and a destination for thousands of pilgrims, this striking basilica is one of the Dominican Republic\'s most sacred religious buildings.

A replica 16th-century Mediterranean village perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Chavón.