Explored and claimed by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became Haiti. The remainder of the island, by then known as Santo Domingo, sought to gain its own independence in 1821, but was conquered and ruled by the Haitians for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844. Another gem in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic offers the visitor golden sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, mysterious lush valleys, majestic tall mountains and wonderfully friendly people.
Before October 16, 2001, the Distrito Nacional was much larger, including what is now known as Santo Domingo Province. Published statistics and maps g...
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The area has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction since the late 1990s mainly due to its fine beaches. It borders the Septentrional mount...
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Hotel Bayahibe in Bayahibe, Caribbean, conveniently location close to the beach, is a charming hotel that offers comfortable accommodation in guestrooms that have been uniquely and individually styled and equipped with every necessary amenity that will assure relaxed and memorable stays with us. At Dona Clara Restaurant, onsite at our hotel, guests will experience fine dining on specialized dishes, including scrumptious seafood, but will be entranced by views of spectacular sunrises and sunsets. For guests' convenience, the friendly and helpful staff at Hotel Bayahibe provide an excellent guest service that is available 24-hours daily.
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