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1. Amber Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Amber Museum
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2. Aquamundo Sambil Santo Domingo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aquamundo Sambil Santo Domingo
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3. Bayahibe

Bayahibe
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4. Boca Chica

Boca Chica
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5. Choco Museo Punta Cana

Choco Museo Punta Cana
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6. Cueva de las Maravillas

Cueva de las Maravillas
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7. Hacienda la Esmeralda

Hacienda la Esmeralda
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8. Columbus Lighthouse

Category: Activities
Columbus Lighthouse
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9. Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures

Tours
Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures
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10. Hoyo Azul Punta Cana

Hoyo Azul Punta Cana
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11. Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park

Category: Activities
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
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12. Larimar Museum and Factory, Dominican Republic

Category: Museums & Culture
Larimar Museum and Factory, Dominican Republic
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13. Macao Surf Camp

Macao Surf Camp
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14. Mount Isabel de Torres

Category: Activities
Mount Isabel de Torres
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15. Museum of the Royal Houses

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of the Royal Houses
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16. National Botanical Gardens

Category: Activities
National Botanical Gardens
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17. National Park of the East

Category: Activities
National Park of the East
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18. Paradise Island and the Mangroves

Romantic Islands
Paradise Island and the Mangroves
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19. Parque Zoologico Nacional (National Zoological Gardens)

Category: Kids & Family
Parque Zoologico Nacional (National Zoological Gardens)
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20. Tabacalera de Garcia Cigar Factory

Tabacalera de Garcia Cigar Factory
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21. The 3 Eyes National Park (Los Tres Ojos)

Category: Activities
The 3 Eyes National Park (Los Tres Ojos)
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22. Tubagua Plantation Eco Estate

Tubagua Plantation Eco Estate
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23. Bavaro Adventure Park

Tours
Bavaro Adventure Park
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24. Canopy Adventure Zip Line Tours

Tours
Canopy Adventure Zip Line Tours
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes the Dominican Republic an ideal island getaway?
    Answer: Surrounded by hundreds of miles of beaches, the Dominican Republic is the epitome of a perfect island getaway.
  • Question: Where is the Dominican Republic located?
    Answer: The sun-drenched Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean island of Hispaniola with Haiti, occupying the larger eastern section of the island.
  • Question: What activities can visitors enjoy in the Dominican Republic?
    Answer: Visitors can enjoy a multitude of water sports and spend time learning about the interesting history of the state.
  • Question: Where can visitors admire colonial architecture in the Dominican Republic?
    Answer: Visitors can admire colonial architecture in the Zona Colonial in the city of Santo Domingo.

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