Attractions in Dominican Republic

Palace of Fine Arts

A majestic neoclassical building dedicated to the promotion of visual and performing arts.

Montesinos Monument

A colossal statue honoring the friar who preached against the abuse of indigenous people.

Centro León

A world-class cultural center and museum in Santiago focusing on Caribbean art and identity.

Church of Las Mercedes

A prominent historic church dedicated to the patron saint of the Dominican Republic.

Francisco del Rosario Sánchez Bridge

Popularly known as the 'Bridge of the 17th', connecting the northern parts of the capital.

Tetelo Vargas Stadium

A multi-use stadium in San Pedro de Macorís, primarily used for baseball.

National Congress

The modern architectural complex housing the legislative branch of the government.

San Pedro de Macorís Lighthouse

A historic lighthouse marking the entrance to the port of San Pedro de Macorís.

Caney Tower

One of the tallest residential skyscrapers in the Caribbean, located in Santo Domingo.

Mauricio Báez Bridge

An impressive cable-stayed bridge crossing the Higuamo River in San Pedro de Macorís.

Santa Clara Monastery

The ruins and restored areas of one of the earliest nunneries in the Americas.

Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium

The primary baseball stadium in Santo Domingo, hosting two professional teams.

Acrópolis Center

A prominent commercial and corporate tower complex in the heart of Santo Domingo.

Church of Regina Angelorum

A beautiful example of colonial religious architecture in the historic center.

Flag Square

A major monument complex honoring the Dominican flag and national identity.

Grand Theater of Cibao

The premier performing arts venue in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Damajaqua Cascades

The 27 waterfalls of Rio Damajagua, perfect for climbing and jumping.

Constanza

The highest town in the Caribbean, known for its agriculture and cool climate.

San Gil Fort

A reconstructed coastal defense structure at the beginning of the Malecón.

Bahía de las Águilas

A remote beach in the southwest known for its pristine nature.

Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia

Important Catholic cathedral in Higüey featuring modern architecture.

Los Haitises National Park

A coastal park featuring karst formations, mangroves, and caves.

Obelisco Hembra

A monument consisting of two distinct vertical structures on the Malecón.

Cave of Wonders

A cave system featuring ancient rock art created by the Taino people.

Catalina Island

A beautiful uninhabited island, perfect for diving and snorkeling.

El Limon Waterfall

A spectacular waterfall located on the Samaná Peninsula.

Francisco Micheli Stadium

A professional baseball stadium in La Romana.

Nature

Lake

Redonda and Limón Lagoons

Two coastal lagoons in the northeast, protected as a scientific reserve.

Lake

Lake Enriquillo

The largest lake in the Caribbean, known for its saltwater crocodiles.

El Morro de Monte Cristi

A distinctive, camel-shaped karst formation that rises by the sea near Monte Cristi.

Cordillera Septentrional

A mountain range that runs parallel to the north coast, known for its amber mines.

Mount Isabel de Torres

A mountain near Puerto Plata with a Christ statue and a cable car to the summit.

La Pelona Peak

The twin peak of Pico Duarte and the second highest mountain in the Caribbean.

More highlights

agriculture

Sugarcane Plantations in the East

The eastern plains, especially around San Pedro de Macorís and La Romana, are historically the center of sugarcane cultivation, which has shaped the …

Pekepolis

A miniature city in Santo Domingo where children can try out different professions and roles in a safe and fun environment.

animal-habitat

Samaná Bay Humpback Whales

Every year from January to March, thousands of humpback whales gather in Samaná Bay to mate and give birth to their calves.

Ocean World Adventure Park

A marine adventure park in Puerto Plata that allows for interactions with dolphins, sea lions, and sharks in a safe environment.

animal-habitat

Flamingos at Laguna de Oviedo

This large saltwater lagoon in Jaragua National Park is an important feeding ground for a large colony of American flamingos.

Trampoline Children's Museum

An interactive museum in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, designed specifically for children to learn through play.

agriculture

Barahona Coffee Plantations

The mountains around Barahona are known for their high-quality Arabica coffee, grown in the shade of pine forests.

animal-habitat

American Crocodiles on Isla Cabritos

Isla Cabritos, in Lake Enriquillo, is home to one of the largest wild populations of the American crocodile.

agriculture

Baní Mango Farms

The region around Baní is known as the 'Capital of Mangos' and holds an annual festival celebrating the fruit.

sea

Samaná Bay

A huge bay in the northeast that serves as a mating and calving ground for thousands of humpback whales each year.

Monument of the Battle of Palo Hincado

A monument commemorating a decisive battle in the fight to reconquer Santo Domingo from the French.

Ruins of La Vega Vieja

The archaeological remains of one of the first cities founded by Columbus, destroyed by an earthquake.

Scape Park Cap Cana

A natural theme park featuring zip lines, cave expeditions, and the famous 'Hoyo Azul' blue cenote.

Boca de Nigua Sugar Mill

The ruins of one of the most important colonial sugar mills and site of a major slave rebellion.

Monument to the Battle of March 30

A monument in Santiago commemorating an important victory in the Dominican War of Independence.

Chapel of the Remedies

One of the oldest chapels in the Colonial Zone, originally serving as a private family chapel.

Samaná's English Cemetery

A historic cemetery on a hill overlooking the bay, founded by freed American slaves.