Dominican Republic Historical + Landscape Pictures

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

The oldest military structure in the New World, this imposing fort is the site from where the Spanish launched several key colonial conquests in the Americas.

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

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

This port city on the south Dominican coast is close to some of the country’s best wilderness and is a great base for daytrips to lakes and national parks. 

This idyllic island resort takes you out of everyday life and into a Caribbean paradise of palm-speckled beaches and villa accommodation. 

This port city on the south Dominican coast is close to some of the country’s best wilderness and is a great base for daytrips to lakes and national parks. 

Santo Domingo’s cultural hub, this leafy plaza has a concentrated cluster of museums, as well as the national theater and national library.

Santo Domingo’s cultural hub, this leafy plaza has a concentrated cluster of museums, as well as the national theater and national library.

Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.

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

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

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

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

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.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.