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Most
tourists will be interested in beaches, Dominican Republic's
one of the prime destinations in the Caribbean.
This tropical island has long stretches of pristine
white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and beautiful
resort areas. Not only can you relax on the beach sipping
a cold drink, the beach areas offer abundant water sports
and eco-tours.
One
of the benefits of visiting the Dominican Republic relates
to the fact that most tourism in the Caribbean
is focused on other islands. That means if you are looking
to avoid huge crowds of tourists and have a more relaxing
time, then the Dominican Republic is the perfect destination!
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Below
are descriptions of some of the more popular beach destinations
in the Dominican Republic.
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Puerto
Plata
Puerto
Plata is one of the prime beach destinations in the Dominican
Republic. The town itself is small but has a nice colonial
feel to it. The main draw of this area is the stunning beach
area. The sands are bright white and the waters are turquoise
blue. Just offshore are corral reefs teeming with life which
make them perfect for diving and snorkeling. In terms of accommodations
Puerto Plata
has a range of hotels
ranging from very high end to budget.
For
those looking for something a little quieter and more popular
with the locals, then head over to Guarapito. This beach offers
a tropical beach setting: lots of sun and very relaxing!
The
town of Puerto Plata
is small but does offer some colonial charm. Its main feature
is the central park where locals gather and many weekends
you can listen to an outdoor concert. If you have time take
a trip to the top of Isabel de Torres and enjoy the stunning
views of the surrounding area. Other sites of interest in
town include the Amber Museum and the old fort called San
Felipe.
Sosúa
As
you travel east from Puerto
Plata you come across a small fishing town called Sosúa.
The does not offer to much in terms of things to see, but
of course that is not why people come here. The reason people
come to Sosúa
is to enjoy the beach, which locals claim is the nicest in
the Dominican Republic. Besides just relaxing on the beach
one can also snorkel, water ski, or go wind surfing.
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Windsurfing
Central
The northern region of the Dominican Republic has great
beaches and a steady wind. This means that many places
along the northern coastline of the Dominican Republic
are ideal for windsurfing.
One of the best places to go windsurfing has to be Cabarete.
Cabarete is just 25 minutes from Puerto
Plata, so getting there is no problem.
The beach itself is about 2 miles long and just offshore
lie some beautiful corral reefs.
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Samaná
Another
extremely popluar beach destination is the Samaná
region of the Dominican Repbulic. The area is famous for long
stretches of white sand beaches and cystal clear waters. Throughout
the region are numerous small towns and sleeply little fishing
villages. Getting to Samaná
is relatively easy, the trip from Puerto
Plata is only 1 hour.
Punta
Cana
Punta
Cana is probably the prime beach destination in the Dominican
Republic. This area has great beaches, and as such is home
to some of the nicest resorts
on the island. In the resorts and the surrounding areas are
numerous bars, restaurants,
night clubs, shops and more. That means you can spend the
day in the sun and dance the night away if you like.
Barahona
The
area has been called by many the "Pearl of the South".
This region is home to the following beaches, Los Patos, Paraiso,
Bahoruco, and Saladilla. These beaches are beautiful and the
water is even nicer. What makes this region special is the
fact that the area is still relatively undeveloped. It is
great for those people who want a beach experience, but not
necessarily the "resort"
experience.
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Domingo & The Surrounding Area
You
don't have to travel far from Santo
Domingo to get to the beach. Two of the more popular
nearby beaches are Juan
Dolio and Boca
Chica.
Boca
Chica is surrounded by a corral reef that has created
a calm area of water that is exceedingly shallow. Due
to this, it is very popular with familes due to the
safety of the water.
Further
out from Santo
Domingo is Juan
Dolio. Just 50 minutes from the city, the beach
is a great destination. Many come to just soak up the
sun. However the beach offers a variety of water activities
including sailing, diving and snorkeling, windsurfing
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