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Nestled between Puerto Rico and Cuba on an island that it
shares with the Republic of Haiti, the Dominican Republic
offers travelers the best that the Caribbean has to offer,
with a unique personality rooted deeply in her Latino
heritage. The white-sand beaches, impressive mountain ranges veined with spectacular rivers and waterfalls, and saltwater lakes teeming with exotic wildlife are just part of the Dominican Republic's appeal. Steer a small boat through endless mangrove forests in search of gentle manatees. Spy on lovesick humpback whales in the Bahía de Samaná. |
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And once you've had your fill
of this exquisite island's natural wonder, get back to civilization and
prepare to party. Folks in the Americas' first European city, Santo
Domingo, don't just spend their time admiring the fine colonial
architecture gracing their home. Nope, this town has not one, but two
complete Carnivals, complete with parades, elaborate floats, lots of live
music and plenty of dancing in the streets. |
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Pre-Lent Carnivals are
celebrated in Santiago, Cabral, Monte Christi and La Vega as well. If
that's not enough, check out the country's two major Merengue festivals,
that is the epicenter of the art form, attracting the world's top talent to Santo Domingo for a festival that engulfs the city and surrounding suburbs in music and dance. Another
Merengue festival goes off in Puerto Plata during the first week of
October. |
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If you'd like a little variety while you dance, however, don't miss the three-day Latin Music Festival
in the capital, Other can't-miss festivities worth crossing the Caribbean for include Puerto Plata's week-long Cultural Festival
in June, with jazz, blues, Merengue and folk concerts
throughout town. Whether you're looking to party, relax or
explore, the Dominican Republic has a lot to offer.
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