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Dominican Republic Travel Guide
The Dominican Republic is a colorful tapestry of Haitian, Spanish, French and African influences inter woven by a rich culture and storied history. This land of sun, sea and sand is a dreamer's paradise of the Caribbean with high forested mountains and large river valleys. In addition to the natural fauna, Dominican Republic offers an exciting and varies cultural taste that will captivate your senses. An exotic feast of sprawling landscapes, rich cuisines and a remarkable option list of art and entertainment activities, Dominican Republic is the travel destination that comes second to none. Loud Merengue music blaring from loud speakers, intriguing relics and premium cigars eagerly awaits you.
Caribbean's number 1 travel destination, Dominican Republic is a surprising place that will fascinate even the most experienced traveler. The charm and allure of this island is nested in its culture, art and national pastimes. Popular for its colorful music festivals, premium handcrafted cigars and professional winter baseball, Dominican Republic's culture is not static or boring. It is and will always remain an artful and gay expression of life. In Dominican Republic, culture depicts adventure. Even the archeological sites and museums with original relics bring the daring history of this island to surface. The Amber Museum or the Taino Indian sites are all standing examples of Dominican Republic's long standing history and unique culture.
The largest producer of cigar in the world, Dominican Republic is proudly tagged as the "Cigar Country" around the globe. A wide range of products with sensational aromas, colors and price tags, visitors will have no excuses to refrain from sampling and returning home with a memento.
Very similar to the dishes o Central and South America, Dominican Republic enjoys an array of foods as colorful as its landscape. Rice, fish and sea foods being the staple diet of the residents of Dominican Republic, its culinary specialties vary from region to region.
Outdoor activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, golf and boating are an intriguing way of exploring the natural beauty of the land and sea. Quieter and more serene options like bird watching and hiking and of course with over two dozen national parks, you can experience the tranquil aspect of Dominican Republic. If you want to strike rich or dance till you drop dead or shop for mementos like masks, amber or souvenirs, then indoor activities in Dominican Republic provide it all.
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