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Santo Domingo boasts the oldest Cathedral, University, Hospital, Hotel and many more buildings dating back to the early 1500's. Columbus chose this island to settle, and his son later was appointed governor. This was the seat of the Viceroy (representative of the Spanish king in the colonies) making the island a must-visit before continuing on to the rest of the Americas. Many people arrived on their way to other destinations, fell in love with the island and settled here instead... thus, the Dominican Republic boasts a true cultural melting pot, giving birth to its multicultural fusion cuisine which includes Spanish, French, Italian, German and Middle Eastern influences, among others.

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The island is the second largest in the Caribbean with 76,480 square kilometers (29,529 square miles) and is shared by Haiti. The Dominican Republic occupies 48,308 square kilometers (18,651.823 square miles) of the island.

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The highest point in the Caribbean—Pico Duarte, elevation 10,417 feet— is here. So is the lowest: Lago Enriquillo which lies 144 feet below sea level. Both are surrounded by lush tropical forests dripping with wild orchids and bromeliads, and alive with flocks of parrots and flamingos, dramatic dunes landscaped with cactus, thundering mountain waterfalls and quiet seaside lagoons — all framed by some of the world's most beautiful beaches. With three peaks over 10,000 feet, the Cordillera Central is often called the Dominican Alps. Repelling and rafting in the Río Yaque del Norte, a mild whitewater river, offers many thrills. A real challenging thrill is the climb to Pico Duarte. Guided tours that spend a night or two at shelters along the trail make the trip a little easier.


Off the east coast of the Dominican Republic, the Mona Passage is one of the most prolific habitats for billfish. Comfortable Marinas and experienced captains will take you into the blue to experience the thrill of the marlin. Be kind, release them afterwards. There are also many shallow estuaries and river mouths rife with tarpon and snook.

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The island is host to surfers with Punta Cana, Encuentro and Macao being some of the hottest spots. If you are more of a Kite or Wind Surfer, the constant Caribbean winds will not disappoint you.
