My Home Country the Dominican republic
The Dominican Republic, the second-largest Caribbean country by area and third by population, it is a country with a mix of culture, music, and joy. It has an incredible landscape, a colorful colonial architecture, the most beautiful beaches and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a face without a smile.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the North and the Caribbean Sea to the South, the Dominican Republic is proud to have more than 1,600 km of coastline and 400 km of the best beaches in the world, magnificent hotels and resorts, and countless options in sports, entertainment and recreation. Here you can dance to the contagious rhythm of merengue, relax in our luxurious and unique hotels, explore ancient ruins, enjoy the best Dominican cuisine, or explore ecotourism adventures in our magnificent natural parks, mountain ranges, rivers and beaches.
Quisqueya, as Dominicans normally call their island, was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, and has a fascinating history, exciting museums and cultural experiences such as music, art and festivals. In addition, there is a variety of Dominican specialties such as cigars, rum, chocolate, coffee, meringue, amber and larimar.
BEST TIME TO GO
The Dominican Republic has a warm, tropical climate year-round, so there are really only two seasons you need to worry about: the wet and dry seasons. The best time to visit is between January and February.
PEOPLE & CULTURE
The social life in the DR is full of music like merengue, bachata and salsa that you can dance to in every colmado (combinartion of a corner store and bar). Dominicans’ explosive energy can be described as a mix of Taíno, African and European roots. Other European, Asian and Middle Eastern communities have also influenced and enriched the cultural landscape of the Dominican Republic since the 19th century, turning the population and culture into a fascinating miscegenation. You will see how our numerous influences manifest themselves through the regions in food, music, celebrations and customs.
LANDSCAPE
The Dominican Republic is known for having the most diverse topography of the Caribbean region. You can go from a beach to a cold mountain village to more than 500 meters above sea level in less than three hours. The country's coastline is no secret, with more than 1,600 kilometers of coastline and hundreds of impressive and easily accessible beaches. What is even more surprising is that the Dominican Republic is flanked by a series of great mountain ranges, the Cordillera Central being the most important of them, and the one that houses the highest peak in the Caribbean: Pico Duarte, at 3,087 meters.