Caribbean Travel Tips – Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is a small Caribbean country with diverse culture. It features various kinds of culture including Caribbean, America and European cultures. Many people like to visit the Dominican Republic because it has many beaches. There are any rainforests, mountains, mangrove swamps and deserts in Dominican Republic. You can explore the place with bicycle by following the bicycle tracks. Trekkers can follow the mountain trails. Many people who love outdoor activities come to Dominican Republic. Tourists can visit the Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo to explore the historical architecture. If you like music loud, you will enjoy visiting the Zona Colonial. Taxis can be hired from different places in Dominican Republic.

In Dominican Republic, there are 2 rainy seasons. The first rainy season, the heaviest rainy season , will occur from May to August. The second rainy season occurs from November to December. Sometimes, hurricanes will occur during the rainy seasons. If you plan to go to Dominican Republic, be sure to wear lightweight shirt. If you are coming during the rainy season, you should prepare some waterproof clothing.

While in the Dominican Republic, you can visit Casa de Campo. Casa de Campo is a large resort that offers a variety of recreational activities. Some of the recreational activities that you can participate in Casa de Campo include shooting, horseback riding, boat trip and etc. There is a golf course called Teeth of the Dog golf course in Casa de Campo. Teeth of the Dog golf course is a premium golf course that has receive lots of international awards. Baseball is not the official sports of Dominican Republic but you can watch some baseball shows while there. The baseball season in Dominican Republic is from October to January. Tourists can visit the Columbus Lighthouse. Columbus Lighthouse is a cross shaped monument dedicated to the Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus’ sarcophagus can be found at the museum.

You can join the dancing activities at Santo Domingo. Every year in February, there is a large carnival called la Vega carnival. During the La Vega carnival, over 100,000 people will filled the streets. You can visit Lago Enriquillo to view the tropical birds. There is also a large population of crocodiles at the Lago Enriquillo saltwater lake. Lago Enriquillo is located nearby to the Haitian border. Hikers can visit Mount Isabela de Torres. Mount Isabela de Torres is close to the Puerto Plata. There is a large network of bicycle trails in Dominican Republic. If you happen to visit Santo Domingo, you should go to Museo del Hombre Domincano. Museo del Hombre Dominicano is ranked as the best museum in Santo Domingo. You can carry out offshore fishing activities at the beach. Various types of fishes can be caught including Marlin, Dorado, and etc. There are several jewelry shops that sell high quality jewelry. You can buy amber jewelry at an affordable price. Another place you can visit is the Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata is an old town built by the Spanish people in 1540 to function as a defensive outpost.<