Why the
Dominican Republic
is special

It has become of the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean.

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Four most popular
Dominican Republic
tourism regions

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Tourist favorites

These are where most visitors go:

Punta Cana

Amber Coast

Samana Bay

Santo Domingo

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Punta Cana

It lies on the easternmost end of the Dominican Republic.

Name
Years ago "Punta Cana" referred to only the town bearing that name. Today, the "Punta Cana" designation extends well beyond that town.

Number one
The area has become the country's most famous tourist haven.

Beaches
The sandy beaches are marvelous and are often palm fringed. The water is a clear turquoise.

Mainstream resorts
Punta Cana is packed with low-rise resorts on or near the beach. These are the all-exclusive type, which makes them popular with mainstream families and singles.

Upmarket resorts
The better resorts tend to be in or near the Punta Cana town.

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Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism

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Photo credit: Beach photo is the property of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and is used with permission.

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