Quick Facts
- The Dominican Republic is home to the largest mountain range in the Caribbean, the Cordillera Central, with its highest peak, Pico Duarte, rising to 3,098 meters (10,164 feet).
- Every year, from mid-January to March, the waters off the Samana Bay become a breeding ground for over 2,000 humpback whales, making it one of the world's premier whale-watching destinations.
- Los Haitises National Park, located on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, features stunning limestone cliffs, mangroves, and 300 species of birds, making it a biodiversity hotspot.
- The country boasts the highest sea cliffs in the Caribbean at the Cabo Samana, reaching heights of 1,200 feet, providing breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
- In 1492, Christopher Columbus first landed in the New World at the site of what is now known as the Dominican Republic, marking the beginning of European colonization in the Americas.
Travel Details
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Population
- 100K-1M
- Daily Budget
- $100-200
- Best Time to Visit
- JanβApr
- Current Weather
- π€οΈ29Β°C/84Β°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- $ DOP
- Coordinates
- 19.0974, -70.3028
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