More recently, Russian tourists laid a new recreation route - to the Republic of Dominican Republic, located in the Caribbean. And now there are a lot of people who want to get into this exotic land.
A magnificent country with its snow-white multi-kilometer beaches, picturesque nature, amazingly colorful coral reefs, hospitable residents and original culture will not disappoint those who decided to spend their holidays in this unique place.
Exotic country
Dominican Republic is a special place. In the tourism industry, she is a recognized leader among the Caribbean. In addition, the Dominican Republic ranks first in the number of various attractions (historical, cultural and natural). This country has an amazing flavor. To this day, she has been able to preserve many ancient monuments and values. In addition, tourists are attracted by magnificent beaches, close to which are located luxury resorts.
The discovery of the great navigator
Christopher Columbus considered these places the most beautiful of those he saw in his travels. The great navigator discovered the Dominican Republic in 1496. He called this paradise Espanyola. Columbus could not even imagine that in the future these picturesque landscapes would attract the attention of many tourists, and the country would turn into a booming resort area.
Geographical position
Exotic Dominican Republic is located on the island of Haiti. It is located in its eastern part. It occupies the country and several nearby islands. The largest of these are Saona, Beata and Cayo. The islands on which the Republic of Dominican Republic is located belong to the Greater Antilles.
The capital of an exotic country
After a four-year period after the landing of Europeans on the island of amazing beauty, the brother of Christopher Columbus - Bartolomeo - founded the city. Currently, it is the capital of the Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo. It is located on the south coast of the island of Haiti.
Numerous tourists are attracted by the
exotic country of the Dominican Republic. The capital of this state - Santo Domingo - is characterized as a noisy and tireless city. Today it boasts three airports built in a modern style. All of them are located near the center of the capital. The road by car on this route takes no more than half an hour, while there are no problems with transport. Faster and easier to get to the city by taxi. It can be easily taken at any of the airports. On average, the fare for one kilometer is equal to one dollar.
Anyone who decided to visit this state for the first time will certainly ask the question: “How long does it take to fly from Moscow to the Dominican Republic?” This long journey of more than nine thousand kilometers will take you 11-13 hours.
History of the city
The Dominican capital of Santo Domingo was originally built on the banks of Osama, in the eastern part. Nicholas de Avado, elected to the post of governor of the city, after two years of his reign began construction on the opposite bank. He ordered to build houses of stone. Due to this, Santo Domingo did not suffer much damage from fires. At one time, the city was a marine base of expeditions and the capital of Spanish possessions located in America.
Santo Domingo Attractions
What excursions in the Dominican Republic can attract the attention of tourists? The first sewage pit built during the New World has survived in the capital. Its length is two hundred meters. Inside the pit has a red brick finish. In order to examine it from the inside, you will need a special permit. At the same time, the cost of such an excursion must be negotiated separately.
Tourists will be satisfied with a tour of the old quarters of Santo Domingo. These walks will make you plunge into those distant times when the city was one of the richest in the New World.
Dominicans do not accidentally call Santo Domingo Latin American Athens. After all, the city has a huge number of cultural monuments. No wonder the colonial part of the Dominican capital, UNESCO took under its protection. Moreover, it is declared the property of mankind. In its area, this colonial part is comparable to the whole city. On its territory are the hospitals of the New World, the first cathedral, as well as the university.
As a rule, excursions start from Dam Street. On it in the old days, noble ladies made their daily promenade. On Dam Street is the tower of Tore de la Minaco. On it in the past there were patrol duty. It was their responsibility to monitor the sea - whether pirate ships would appear on it. For centuries, the tower was used as a prison. Today it houses the best hotel in the old city. Dam Street leads tourists to Piazza di Spagna, whose main attraction is Gordon's house. This is the first residential building that was built on the island. The owner of the building was Francisco de Gorai, the first notary in the area. Goray came with Christopher Columbus and became extremely wealthy in transactions with local real estate.
From the windows of the house of Gordon, you can see Alcazar de Collon. The building was built in 1510. This is the house of the prince. About one and a half thousand Indians were driven to its construction. They were led by Spanish architects. The construction of the palace was carried out using the most primitive tools - saws, hammers and chisels. No nails were used during construction.
In 1985, the local academy studied the ashes in the lighthouse. The verdict was unequivocal: it belongs to Christopher Columbus. On the day of the discovery of America, namely October 12, a visit to the tomb with the ashes of the great navigator is allowed . That same evening, in the sky over Santo Domingo, a unique system of one hundred and fifty spotlights draws a huge cross in the sky. The spectacle can be seen even tens of kilometers away.
Climate of Dominican Republic
The capital of the republic, as well as its many resorts, do not accidentally attract tourists. The fact is that the Caribbean climate zone is classified as a tropical marine type. It is characterized by warmth, high humidity and frequent winds-trade winds. The winter period in this area is relatively dry. An increase in humidity is observed in summer, at the end of which it rains frequently. August is considered the hottest month: the temperature can rise to around thirty degrees. However, the northeast winds that blow from the sea soften the heat.
It is worth saying that over the year
in the Dominican Republic, significant temperature fluctuations are not observed. Even in the coldest January, the thermometer rarely drops below twenty-two degrees. To zero, temperatures can drop in winter only in mountainous areas.
The air masses of the tropical zone are the culprits of storms, typhoons, severe pressure drops and heavy rains. As a rule, these phenomena occur in August.
The most popular resort that attracts tourists to the Republic of Dominican Republic
The capital of an exotic country is not the only vacation spot for many tourists. Resorts located in the Dominican Republic are a real paradise for vacationers. They are characterized by gentle ocean waters, white sand beaches. The local population is distinguished by hospitality. Not only Americans love these resorts, but also Europeans.
The best place that the Dominican Republic can rightly be proud of is Punta Cana. This resort is truly a paradise of our planet. Beautiful beaches, coconut palms, white sand, coral reef, as well as the hot sun leave a significant mark in the hearts of many tourists. That is why they come back here to enjoy their vacation and the exotic country of the Dominican Republic again.
Punta Cana is characterized by constant weather conditions throughout the year. The average air temperature in this area is very comfortable. It is twenty-six degrees. The hottest season is considered to be from April to November. In the rest of the period, there is a slight decrease (by several degrees) in air temperature and tropical lingering rain.
Family holidays in the Dominican Republic in the resort of Punta Cana is an ideal choice. For those who wish to retire to this exotic land, there is also a suitable place. This can be done in vast areas of the pristine jungle.
sights
The main attraction of the resort of Punta Cana is Manati Park. This is a place in which a huge number of exotic plants and animals are collected. Tourists can see sea lions and parrots in Manati Park. Vacationers are given the opportunity not only to admire those animals that they had previously seen only in pictures, but also to stroke them.
Manati Park is the only nature reserve located in the territory of the Dominican Republic. For tourists, it has bars and restaurants, as well as souvenir shops.
You can stay at the famous resort in the "Barcelo Dominican Republic". This establishment belongs to the Spanish hotel group. Located "Barcelo Dominican Republic" on the beach of Bavaro. The entire hotel is an exotic tropical garden. Facilities designed for recreation, built in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature.
Other resort areas
The best beaches of the Republic are located in the city of Boca Chica, near Santo Domingo. It takes only twenty minutes to get to them by car. With these beaches, besides Punta Cana, Juan Dolio competes. This is an exotic lagoon that is protected by coral reefs. If these resorts turn out to be too expensive for a tourist, then a vacation in the Dominican Republic is magnificent in Bahia Principe, as well as Playa Bavaro.
If someone has a desire to watch humpback whales, he can go to the resort of Samana. This place is one of the few on our planet that has preserved wildlife. Youth will love Cabarete. This resort traditionally gathers windsurfers. For those who prefer to combine beaches with excursions, Puerto Plata is suitable. There is an amber museum and numerous architectural structures of the era of colonialism.