{"id":15061,"date":"2023-03-17T23:36:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T23:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/"},"modified":"2023-03-17T23:36:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T23:36:23","slug":"what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in the Dominican Republic away from mass tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What to see in the Dominican Republic?<\/strong>  In this article you will not see me mention Punta Cana, Bayahibe or Isla Saona, as these are the most touristy locations on the island and you may have already heard of them.<\/p>\n<p>Since I have been living in the Dominican Republic for about a year and a half, what I am proposing is<strong> a relaxing vacation<\/strong> to the most characteristic places <strong>less frequented by tourists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to plan<strong> your alternative and cheap vacation to the Dominican Republic<\/strong>? Take notes, because the tour is about to start!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9792 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7305-scaled-e1679092596744.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Madama - Dominican Republic\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7305-scaled-e1679092596744.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7305-scaled-e1679092596744-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7305-scaled-e1679092596744-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7305-scaled-e1679092596744-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">In questo articolo<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0959a92dc3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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Peninsula: The most beautiful landscapes to see in the Dominican Republic\">Saman\u00e1 Peninsula: The most beautiful landscapes to see in the Dominican Republic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Las_Galeras\" title=\"Las Galeras\">Las Galeras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Las_Terrenas\" title=\"Las Terrenas\">Las Terrenas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Cabarete_The_water_sports_capital_of_the_Caribbean\" title=\"Cabarete: The water sports capital of the Caribbean\">Cabarete: The water sports capital of the Caribbean<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Rio_San_Juan\" title=\"Rio San Juan\">Rio San Juan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Cabrera\" title=\"Cabrera\">Cabrera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Puerto_Plata\" title=\"Puerto Plata \n\">Puerto Plata \n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Bahia_de_Las_Aguilas\" title=\"Bahia de Las Aguilas\">Bahia de Las Aguilas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-the-dominican-republic-away-from-mass-tourism\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_the_Dominican_Republic_the_wildest_and_least_touristy_destinations\"><\/span>What to see in the Dominican Republic: the <em>wildest<\/em> and least touristy destinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Dominican Republic is <strong>the most visited destination in the Caribbean<\/strong>, with nearly 10 million tourists a year, thanks to its exuberant beauty, paradisiacal atmosphere, tropical climate, location, and the hospitality of its people.<\/p>\n<p>This Caribbean paradise features more than 1,600 kilometers of coastline and 400 kilometers of beaches, mountains, rivers, and lagoons. <strong>It is a tropical country with an average temperature of 27 \u00b0C,<\/strong> which varies very little throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>It also <a href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/come-arrivare-a-ilha-grande-lisola-tropicale-di-rio-de-janeiro\/\">has great biological diversity<\/a>, which makes it very attractive to travelers seeking some sunshine and contact with nature.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9793\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9793\" class=\"wp-image-9793 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E177C4C6-1D8E-49A5-B858-FEE2ECBA0633-scaled-e1679092753949.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Bonita what to see in Dominican Republic\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E177C4C6-1D8E-49A5-B858-FEE2ECBA0633-scaled-e1679092753949.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E177C4C6-1D8E-49A5-B858-FEE2ECBA0633-scaled-e1679092753949-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playa Bonita &#8211; Dominican Republic<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>What to see in the Dominican Republic<\/strong> depends a lot on how many days you have available. Whenever someone writes to me to ask for advice telling me they only have a week or ten days available, my response is always the same. Avoid Punta Cana and the Bayahibe area, Isla Saona, and environs, and focus on the other side of the coast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samana_Peninsula_The_most_beautiful_landscapes_to_see_in_the_Dominican_Republic\"><\/span>Saman\u00e1 Peninsula: The most beautiful landscapes to see in the <strong>Dominican<\/strong> Republic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Saman\u00e1 Peninsula hides some of the best beaches in the country, such as Playa <strong>Front\u00f3n, Playa Madama, Playa Rinc\u00f3n, Playa Ermita\u00f1o<\/strong>, and many others.<\/p>\n<p>It is <strong>the greenest and wildest area of the Dominican Republic<\/strong>, where you can see beautiful landscapes such as El Valle, the Lim\u00f3n waterfall or the Los Haitises Natural Park.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9794\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9794\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9794\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cascata-limon-top-e1679092895149.jpeg\" alt=\"Lim\u00f3n Waterfall  \" width=\"1200\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cascata-limon-top-e1679092895149.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cascata-limon-top-e1679092895149-300x155.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cascata-limon-top-e1679092895149-1024x527.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cascata-limon-top-e1679092895149-768x396.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lim\u00f3n Falls &#8211; Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Saman\u00e1 has not yet been invaded by mass tourism, but it is increasingly being discovered by a growing number of travelers wishing to <a href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/cosa-fare-a-pipa\/\">visit pristine beaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I have traveled a lot, but <strong>I have never in my life seen more beautiful beaches<\/strong> than those visited in this corner of the world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9813\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-17-a-las-19.51.05.png\" alt=\"Map Dominican Republic\" width=\"999\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-17-a-las-19.51.05.png 999w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-17-a-las-19.51.05-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-17-a-las-19.51.05-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_Galeras\"><\/span>Las Galeras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you are short on time and want to see as many beaches as possible, I recommend <strong>going to the main beach of Las Galeras<\/strong>, and haggling with the fishermen to give you a boat tour.<\/p>\n<p>I imagine you can also find these tours online, or by asking your hotel. But I assure you that, in this way, it would cost you at least twice as much. From personal experience, I can tell you that haggling with locals has a double benefit: <strong>you will pay much less<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/la-comuna-13-di-medellin\/\">you will help local tourism<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9795\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9795\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9795\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7269-scaled-e1679092995843.jpg\" alt=\"Boat tours in Las Galeras  \" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7269-scaled-e1679092995843.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7269-scaled-e1679092995843-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7269-scaled-e1679092995843-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7269-scaled-e1679092995843-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boat tours in Las Galeras<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Remember that the <strong>average salary in the Dominican Republic<\/strong> is no more than<strong> 200 euros<\/strong> per month. And very often <strong>the only ones who make money from tourism are those who are already rich <\/strong>. All the work is done by the employees, to whom -alas- they really pay a pittance.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you are looking for a cheap and spartan place to stay, I <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotel-republica-dominicana.com\/hotel-1629-il-triangolo-las-galeras.html\">recommend the hostel Il Triangolo<\/a>, right in the center of the small town. The owner is Italian and is very nice and willing to help you should you need it!<\/p>\n<p>Las Galeras is a small town that has really stayed in my heart. The boat tour was spectacular. The beaches I liked best are definitely <strong>Playa Front\u00f3n, Playa Ermita\u00f1o, and Playa Rinc\u00f3n<\/strong>. During the tour we also saw so many others whose names, however, I do not remember. In any case, once there, ask for a tour of all the beaches. I paid about 30 euros, but we were a group of 8 people (almost all of whom I met in the hostel) so the price also depends on how many of you will be.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9790\" style=\"width: 908px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9790\" class=\"wp-image-9790\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7327-scaled-e1679092340599.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Rinc\u00f3n - Dominican Republic \" width=\"898\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7327-scaled-e1679092340599.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7327-scaled-e1679092340599-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7327-scaled-e1679092340599-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7327-scaled-e1679092340599-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playa Rinc\u00f3n &#8211; Las Galeras<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_9797\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9797\" class=\"wp-image-9797\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7280-scaled-e1679093483920.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in Dominican Republic Playa Front\u00f3n\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7280-scaled-e1679093483920.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7280-scaled-e1679093483920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7280-scaled-e1679093483920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7280-scaled-e1679093483920-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What to see in Dominican Republic Playa Front\u00f3n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_9798\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9798\" class=\"wp-image-9798\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ZraRrtjlbAqJqnnDvjV7PEeaUGXtmjIE-e1679093663515.jpeg\" alt=\"What to see in the Dominican Republic: Playa Front\u00f3n as seen from the boat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ZraRrtjlbAqJqnnDvjV7PEeaUGXtmjIE-e1679093663515.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ZraRrtjlbAqJqnnDvjV7PEeaUGXtmjIE-e1679093663515-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ZraRrtjlbAqJqnnDvjV7PEeaUGXtmjIE-e1679093663515-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ZraRrtjlbAqJqnnDvjV7PEeaUGXtmjIE-e1679093663515-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What to see in the Dominican Republic: Playa Front\u00f3n as seen from the boat<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_Terrenas\"><\/span>Las Terrenas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>On the northeastern coast of the famous Saman\u00e1 Peninsula, we find the beautiful village of<strong> Las Terrenas<\/strong>. Miles of beautiful coastline and countless <strong>white sand beaches surrounded by tall palm trees<\/strong> and large fishing boats.<\/p>\n<p>Among the beaches I recommend you see are the main beach (Pueblo de los Pescadores),<strong> Playa Bonita<\/strong> (where they surf), Playa de Las Ballenas, and Playa Cos\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9799\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9799\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9799\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7df00859-5dbc-45d8-89d3-e559d0bb8796-e1679093795723.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing in Playa Bonita\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7df00859-5dbc-45d8-89d3-e559d0bb8796-e1679093795723.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7df00859-5dbc-45d8-89d3-e559d0bb8796-e1679093795723-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7df00859-5dbc-45d8-89d3-e559d0bb8796-e1679093795723-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7df00859-5dbc-45d8-89d3-e559d0bb8796-e1679093795723-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surfing in Playa Bonita &#8211; Las Terrenas<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The main beach features countless inviting restaurants and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.it\/Attraction_Review-g259440-d10767971-Reviews-Babylon_Disco-Las_Terrenas_Samana_Province_Dominican_Republic.html\">bars such as Babylon<\/a>, where you can go salsa, bachata, and merengue dancing. There you will find professional dancers who will invite you to dance and teach you the steps. It is really a very fun experience!<\/p>\n<p>While on the other hand, as far as places surrounded by nature that should not be missed in the area, there are the <strong>Cascada del Lim\u00f2n, Parque Nacional Los Haitises<\/strong>, and <strong>El Valle<\/strong> beach. They are breathtakingly beautiful places. You will have to walk a bit to get there (except for El Valle), but it is absolutely worth it!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9800\" style=\"width: 794px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9800\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/phoca_thumb_l_loshaitises-geography.jpeg\" alt=\"Los Haitites National Park \" width=\"784\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/phoca_thumb_l_loshaitises-geography.jpeg 784w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/phoca_thumb_l_loshaitises-geography-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/phoca_thumb_l_loshaitises-geography-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Haitites National Park &#8211; Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In conclusion, I would dedicate at least <strong>5 full days between Las Galeras and Las Terrenas<\/strong>. That way you can fully enjoy the magnificent natural beauty these places have to offer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabarete_The_water_sports_capital_of_the_Caribbean\"><\/span>Cabarete: The water sports capital of the Caribbean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the beautiful paradise beaches that Cabarete has to offer, what attracts tourists who come here are <strong>water sports such as surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9802\" style=\"width: 631px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9802\" class=\"wp-image-9802\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2834-scaled-e1679094319367.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in Dominican Republic: Playa Encuentro  \" width=\"621\" height=\"828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2834-scaled-e1679094319367.jpg 800w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2834-scaled-e1679094319367-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2834-scaled-e1679094319367-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playa Encuentro &#8211; Dominican Republic<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Each area of Cabarete is dedicated to a different water sport. The beach where surfing is done is called <strong>Playa Encuentro<\/strong>, while kiting is most practiced at <strong>Playa Cabarete<\/strong> (the downtown beach), <strong>Kite Beach<\/strong>, and <strong>Playa El Roc\u00f3n<\/strong>. The same is true for windsurfing.<\/p>\n<p>Cabarete has been my home for a year and a half. I got there in October 2021, while I was touring Latin America. I learned about it while looking for a<strong> surf spot in the Caribbean <\/strong>. Since then I decided to stay and live there at least for a period of the year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9801\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9801\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9801\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5DE0255C-70F7-400F-8F33-DE13D0521269-e1679094039458.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing in Playa Encuentro\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5DE0255C-70F7-400F-8F33-DE13D0521269-e1679094039458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5DE0255C-70F7-400F-8F33-DE13D0521269-e1679094039458-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5DE0255C-70F7-400F-8F33-DE13D0521269-e1679094039458-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5DE0255C-70F7-400F-8F33-DE13D0521269-e1679094039458-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me surfing at Playa Encuentro<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you love water spots or feel like trying them for the first time, I definitely recommend visiting this town in the northeast of the country. <strong>Cabarete is also famous for its nightlife<\/strong>, countless beach bars, and mouth-watering seafood restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, day trips can be made from here to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rio_San_Juan\"><\/span><strong>Rio San Juan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Here I recommend visiting Playa Grande and Playa Preciosa<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_9804\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9804\" class=\"wp-image-9804\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_6516-scaled-e1679094772149.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Preciosa - Rio San Juan\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_6516-scaled-e1679094772149.jpg 700w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_6516-scaled-e1679094772149-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playa Preciosa &#8211; Rio San Juan<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabrera\"><\/span><strong>Cabrera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is a very nice beach in this area, not at all frequented by tourists, called La Entrada. Also, if you are looking for something other than a beach, in Cabrera you can visit a beautiful waterfall called &#8220;El Saltadero&#8221; and Laguna Dudu.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9805\" style=\"width: 390px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9805\" class=\"wp-image-9805\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_6524-scaled-e1679095099775.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in Dominican Republic: \"El Saltadero\" waterfall\" width=\"380\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_6524-scaled-e1679095099775.jpg 700w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_6524-scaled-e1679095099775-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Saltadero<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9807\" style=\"width: 396px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9807\" class=\"wp-image-9807\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4158-scaled-e1679095360904.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in Dominican Republic: Laguna Dudu - Cabrera\" width=\"386\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4158-scaled-e1679095360904.jpg 700w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4158-scaled-e1679095360904-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laguna Dudu<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puerto_Plata\"><\/span><strong>Puerto Plata<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Its very quaint downtown and waterfront are the most popular areas of Puerto Plata. However, if you want to surround yourself with nature, you will find the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua in the area. This is a fantastic trek that requires some physical endurance. Not far from the center, however, you will find a viewpoint with a statue of Christ the Redeemer as <a href=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/curiosita-su-rio-de-janeiro\/\">in Rio de Janeiro<\/a>&#8230; Only smaller! You can get there by cable car or by car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need more information or would like to arrange a tour in the area, <strong>feel free to contact me on my Instagram page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bahia_de_Las_Aguilas\"><\/span>Bahia de Las Aguilas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9808\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9808\" class=\"wp-image-9808 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear-blue-sea-164041-1024x768-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Bahia de Las Aguilas - What to see in the Dominican Republic\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear-blue-sea-164041-1024x768-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear-blue-sea-164041-1024x768-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/clear-blue-sea-164041-1024x768-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bahia de Las Aguilas &#8211; Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also known for being <strong>the most crystal-clear beach in the world<\/strong>, Bahia de Las Aguilas is a vast unspoiled area of white sand and turquoise waters that is not easy to reach.<\/p>\n<p>I haven&#8217;t been there yet, but since everyone speaks so highly of it, I couldn&#8217;t help but mention it in this article.<\/p>\n<p>Its<strong> remoteness from the rest of the country&#8217;s tourist areas<\/strong> and a winding, unpaved road is what has allowed this paradise to be preserved to this day. In fact, it is a semi-desert ecosystem with coral reefs and <strong>rich biodiversity that absolutely must be protected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>So if you only have a few days to spare but still want to visit this paradise, keep in mind that it is about 6 1\/2 hours by car from Santo Domingo, so you should devote your vacation to this part of the coast alone. Unfortunately, there <strong>is no public transportation to get there<\/strong>. Santa Cruz de Barahona is closest town to this enchanting place on the border with Haiti.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9819 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-18-a-las-10.37.45.png\" alt=\"Map Dominican Republic\" width=\"814\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-18-a-las-10.37.45.png 907w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-18-a-las-10.37.45-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/laworldcitizen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-18-a-las-10.37.45-768x453.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What to see in the Dominican Republic<\/strong> depends greatly on each person&#8217;s preferences. However, who doesn&#8217;t like to get away from mass tourism and relax on pristine, virgin beaches?<\/p>\n<p>This Caribbean country really has so much to offer. However, unfortunately, <strong>Italians usually only learn about the most expensive and touristy parts of the country<\/strong>. I propose that you stand out from the crowd and visit the areas I have recommended throughout the article. And you will see that you will not regret it! For any other information you can write to me and we will organize together your <strong>dream vacation in the Dominican Republic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to see in the Dominican Republic? In this article you will not see me mention Punta Cana, Bayahibe or Isla Saona, as these are the most touristy locations on the island and you may have already heard of them. 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