Travel Dominican Republic
Capital - Santo Domingo
Major cities - Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, Los Alcarrizos, San Cristóbal, San Francisco de Macorís, Higüey, Puerto Plata, La Vega
Top attractions - Los Tres Ojos National Park, Parque Nacional del Este, Cathedral Primada de America
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is famous for its ancient architecture. In the old city the tourists can visit the Cathedral Santa Maria la Menor and the Alcazar, built for Christopher Columbus's son, Diego. Coming to the capital with children do not miss the opportunity to visit National Aquarium and the Los Tres Ojos National Park, which is the home to a giant manatee known as Tamaury. The Botanical Gardens, the largest in the Dominican Republic, provide the visitors with the opportunity to see rich flora of the country. Major attractions of Santiago are the shopping options. The Calle del sol is a main shopping center of the city where the tourists can find practically everything. If you are tired of excursions, visit Parque Duarte, where you can have a chat with the locals. The history of cigar making in the Dominican Republic is fully represented in the Museo del Tobaco. The tours to the Bermudez Rum Factory and E Leon Jimenez Tobacco Company can also be of great interest. No trip to Dominica Republic is complete without tasting locally-produced rum and cigars.
La Romana draws the tourists from all over the world by the Altos de Chavon, which is the 15th century rebuilt Mediterranean style village. The open-air amphitheater of Altos de Chavon village is also worth visited. La Romana is famous for its beaches. The most popular are La Minitas, Catalina Island, and others. Searching for a wonderful tropical spot Sosua is what you exactly need. Moreover this region is excellent for the snorkeling and scuba diving.