Places to Visit in Dominican Republic - Dominican Republic Must-See Attractions
Things to Do in Dominican Republic
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Bavaro Beach, Saona Island, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Waterfalls. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Bavaro Beach, Saona Island, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Waterfalls. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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4WD Toursfromper adultRM 246
Extreme Sportsfromper adultRM 269
Extreme Sportsfromper adultRM 588- fromper adultRM 451
Day Tripsfromper adultRM 433- fromper adultRM 274
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Ports of Call Toursfromper adultRM 251- fromper adultRM 451
Beaches
Tropical beach with powdery white sand and swaying palms, ideal for serene sunrise walks and water activities. Daily cleaning combats seaweed for enjoyable swimming.
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Islands
Challenging hike through rocky terrain leads to exhilarating waterfall jumps and natural waterslide descents, paired with cultural encounters and city insights.
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Interactive marine park with dolphin and sea lion shows, intimate encounters with a range of sea animals, and educational experiences. Swim with dolphins or appreciate them from a distance.
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National Parks
Subterranean park with a series of crystal-clear lakes connected by a hand-pulled ferry, featuring scenic boat rides and views of indigenous flora within cavernous landscapes.
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Beaches
Serene beach with clean sands and clear waters, popular for surfing and fishing. Local vendors present. Nearby all-inclusive resort enhances the coastal experience.
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Mountain-top garden retreat featuring lush tropical flora, serene walking trails, and caves. Includes a notable Christ sculpture and scenic cable car rides with panoramic views.
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Cruise port destination featuring a water park with zip-lines, slides, and pools set against a scenic backdrop. Includes beach areas and cultural excursions.
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Beaches
Serene beach with white sands and turquoise waters, ideal for snorkeling and swimming in a sheltered bay. Features a calm atmosphere and opportunities for water activities.
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- Wanderlust WBirmingham, UK298 contributionsThis beach is stunning, I much preferred Bavaro beach to Macao beach.
We stayed at the grand Bavaro Princess, platinum club and the Bavaro private beach here was stunningWritten 12 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Darlene L6 contributionsI think your tour group will make or break this outing for you. We went with Saona Tours, booked through our resort. Bus ride was long but comfortable - tour guide Papa Willie also made it educational. Snorkeling was great, dancing on boat was fun. Stop at sand bar was fantastic. The actual beach was just okay, as was lunch. We wandered along the shore; the beach views from different locations were beautiful. Ultimately it was a fun day trip. Just make sure your tour company is a reputable one.Written 29 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JoAna Owens30 contributionsMy extended family and I had so much fun at the 27 waterfalls! The experience is well mapped out and I felt super safe and well cared for by the onsite staff. My group was 8 adults and we all had an amazing time!
The park is so beautiful and we loved jumping and sliding into the water! Our guide was great at explaining what to do, took plenty of photos and ensured everyone enjoyed the adventure!
One tip - ensure you wear comfortable shoes that you can go in the water with and also walk along paths. Water shoes with grip on the bottom or waterproof Tevas are great options.Written 16 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ELOVegarshei Municipality, Norway1,999 contributionsWe visited Ocean World on our cruise-visit on Porto Platta. This is a place for families and elder people with dolphin, snorkling and aqaruims. There Are shops for souvenir, sigars and chocolate. We had a short course were We learned to make some Caribbean food.Written 28 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- strongrachel19 contributionsIt was easy to visit and pay when we got there with a credit card ( no cash) and online booking was not required.
There are several lakes and caves and though you cannot swim as you could in some cenotes it was a good trip and took an hour. Easy to just go by yourselfWritten 16 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kork215Philadelphia, PA148 contributionsThis beach is very beautiful, offers different type of views unlike the average beach . Clean, turquoise waters. Not huge but just enough.Written 3 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NickNackColumbus, OH30 contributionsSo AMAZING! JUST JUMP!!! My husband even jumped, and he does not share my exhilaration with swimming amd jumping amd doing wild, slightly dangerous things! I recommend 10 out of 10!!!Written 20 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- leesa tAustin, TX27 contributionsViews are great. Very organized & efficient. Wonderful views. Cheap thrills abound. This was the Santo Domingo trip. We’ve heard the Puerto Plata is more eventful.Written 4 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- musicdebbieSalt Lake City, UT44 contributionsWe did this excursion through our cruise ship. We had a great time! Other reviews had me nervous that it wouldn’t be a great day, but it was a perfect day! Ferries picked us up in port and shuttled us to the dock at Catalina Island. The staff were waiting for us and quickly got our chairs and umbrellas set up for us. Facilities were good. There is a nature trail with signage showing what animals inhabit the island. The beach is beautiful and clean. There wasn’t food available, but we knew that before we came and packed accordingly. We would definitely do this again!Written 11 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- danamc01Branchville, SC727 contributionsWe went on a Carnival Cruise. The cruise port is the only thing we were able to see. There were storms and flooding in the mountains and it wasn't safe for us to leave the port. There was lots to do if you wanted to shop, eat, relax by a pool. There was a small garden area as well. We didn't pay to use the pool area but it looked really nice.Written 16 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tom H15 contributionsI had lived in Sosua for 2 winters. Took GF & new friends on Daytrip there. A great way to safely experience a bit of Dominican life.day tripWritten 6 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Falls GirlKissimmee, FL522 contributionsIt is well worth the effort it takes to drive to this beach located off the main road towards Las Galeras in Samana Province, Dominican Republic. Look for the sign on the left if you're coming from Samana immediately after you pass the Texaco station (a great place for bathroom pit stops and snacks). There are two parts to this beach. You want to turn RIGHT. If you get to the end of the road and turn left, you will find the part of the beach more developed and heavily used by locals.
Turn right, and slowly wind your way down the beach. Enjoy the sheer natural beauty as you drive through the palm-tree lined road in the sand. This gorgeous beach is typically uncrowded, and has a small, rustic restaurant which serves delicious food including chicken and traditional fried whole fish. You must try the pescado entero frito while in the D.R.! If you come across someone selling pan de coco (Dominican coconut bread) try that, too, especially if it’s still warm.
This beach has toilets, but you are better off stopping at the Texaco station first. Some of the beach chairs are in better shape than others, but expect to pay about 100 pesos (two bucks) to use each one. Bring towels and a cooler, and plenty of sunscreen. For those not used to tropical vacations, you can get a trip-ruining sunburn in about fifteen minutes of unprotected direct sun.
Yes, the vendors can be aggressive but please remember this is how they feed their families, so don’t be cheap if you are buying something. A simple, “No, gracias,” should keep them moving.
If you are visiting Las Galeras, Las Terrenas, Samana Town, or staying anywhere on Samana Province, this beach is an absolute must-see.
We're locals, and we ask that you please do us and your fellow visitors a favor: skip the obnoxious ATV tour of this beach. This is the last place anyone should ever drive an ATV. Why spoil the tranquility for someone else with a loud, stinky, polluting vehicle? Have some consideration for nature, too. Thank you.Written 28 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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