Site Seeing in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is so rich in history and beautiful sites. It is the second largest Caribbean nation only after Cuba. The Dominican Republic was reached by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, namely Santo Domingo, the country's capital and Spain's first capital in the New World. In Santo Domingo stand, among other firsts in the Americas, the first university, cathedral, and castle, the latter two in the Ciudad Colonial area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Forts, beautiful calm beaches with sugar-white sands bordering a cool, blue ocean, vibrant green plants with efflorescent blooms, mile-high mountains looming majestically over deep valleys of sweet sugar cane and palm trees... these are just a few of the images that spring to mind when one thinks about the Dominican Republic. As part of a tropical island ideally situated between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean's warm waters, the Dominican Republic offers the perfect combination of exclusive relaxation and sightseeing excitement. Don't miss out!