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
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At a glance
The Dominican Republic (DR) is usually characterised as a land of contrasts. First of all, it shold be said that the highest peak and the lowest point in the Caribbean are located there. Secondly, the tourists can witness the evident differences between busy urban life and calm relaxed atmosphere of small villages. The economy of the country is fully based on the tourism, that’s why the tourists can find there a lot of large all-inclusive resorts. Another reason to visit Dominican Republic is to see geographically diverse regions, such as tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, some swamps, and deserts. These natural conditions are good for both adventure travel and eco-tourism.
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