Tours To The Dominican Republic For A Beautiful And Exotic Vacation

The Republic of Dominican Republic is on the island of Haiti - this is the first of the Antilles, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. This beautiful island of Columbus called Hispaniola and said that in such a fertile region there is always only one season - a warm spring. Haiti is located between Cuba and Jamaica in the center of the archipelago. The capital of Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, was founded in 1496 by Christopher's brother Bartolomeo Columbus and became the first city in the New World.

When traveling to the Dominican Republic, one must visit Santo Domingo, in 1990 its historical part was recognized as the cultural heritage of mankind, there are more than 300 attractions: delightful colonial palaces, shady squares, cathedrals, small winding beautiful streets, houses, ruins and restored monuments Antiquities. The very first house in the city - the house of Columbus deserves attention of tourists. The son of the great admiral and the viceroy of the island of Diego Columbus built the majestic palace of Alcázar de Colón. This two-story stone palace-museum is located high above the port. In it you can see the collection of furniture and religious objects of Spain XV-XVI centuries, this is the richest collection in Latin America.

Tours to the Dominican Republic are popular with travelers who want to get to know with their own eyes the history of swimming Columbus. In the capital of the country Santo Domingo near the house of Columbus is the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary - the very first Catholic cathedral in America . Next to them in a beautiful park there is a bronze statue in honor of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. In Santo Domingo, there are many other impressive buildings - the residence of the President, the National Palace and the ensemble of architectural monuments on the Square of Culture. The capital of the country offers a lot of places for tourists who make tours to the Dominican Republic, there are many tropical parks, among them the Mirador del Sur Park and the Botanical Garden with rare tropical tree species. The famous prospect-quay Malecon stretches a few kilometers along the sea line and is enclosed by graceful rows of coconut palms.

If you are going to spend a holiday in the Dominican Republic, the reviews of many tourists agree that the most attractive in the country is its magnificent beaches. The total length of the coast reaches 1600 kilometers, in the north it is the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and in the south the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Tours in the Dominican Republic will be especially liked by lovers of the animal world of the ocean. In quiet waters near the island of Cayo Levantado, from January to March, humpback whales gather for reproduction - the largest animals on the globe. Tourists from all the islands of the Caribbean come here to observe whales and their young. In other seasons this amazing bay with turquoise water and small islets becomes a paradise for lovers of water sports and exciting sport fishing. On the island of Cayo Levantando there is a small hotel, hiding in the rainforest and the National Park of Los Haitises.

Choosing tours to the Dominican Republic know that this country is an ideal place to relax. The most lively and the closest to the capital resort areas of Haun-Dolio and Boca-Chica are famous for their cheerful atmosphere with a whirlwind of enchanting colors and rhythms. The resort town of Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Atlantic Ocean was called the Amber Coast. Many tourists are attracted by the opportunity to soak up the magnificent beaches. In the city itself is a statue of Christ the Savior, a museum of amber and a large factory for the production of rum. It should be noted and the resort of Punta Cana, this is one of the most remarkable tourist places not only of the country, but of the entire Caribbean region.