Dominican Republic

Places to visit in the Dominican Republic

Consciousness of the environment and biosphere is getting increasingly more and more importance in Santo Domingo and where the initiatives to attract ecological tourism can be of high relevance for improving and protecting the natural patrimony and also an advantage to compensate and improve the life standards and the resources of local people of the country.

The National Submarine Park "La Caleta": Close to Santo Domingo, this place is of special marine interest, besides being one of the favorite places for practicing scuba diving. Divers will be amazed to observed the corals and it richness of marine fauna. In the archaeological museum are exposed interesting works and crafts of former cultures.

The National Park Armando Bermúdez, where the highest peak of the Dominican Republic, Duarte, is located, is one of the most important parks in the Dominican Republic. Characteristic of this park are the pine forests and diversity of parrots living in the wild. The visit into this area is only possible through authorized guided excursions.

National Park Bayahibe: The ideal place for visiting its innumerable pre-Columbian caves and to spend a night in the small villages and share cultural exchange with locals living in this area, which has been awarded with different international ecological prizes, a deserved recognition to the effort of its gentle and hospitably people.

The Ecological Ranch The Campeche: A place destined specially for the adventure tourism with a high number of different activities such as hiking, horse riding, biking, boating, swimming and a lot more. Just 35 minutes from Santo Domingo and 5 minutes from the beach this place offers adults and children an amazing natural environment with its endemic flora and fauna. There are different accommodations and facilities as well as a huge number of interesting excursions and workshops related to the environment.