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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AlSol Luxury Village in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is a luxurious resort with stunning views of the marina and a beautiful tropical surroundings, and in this tranquil environment guests are offered a choice of 300 comfortable and spacious suites equipped with excellent amenities, ensuring memorable stays with us. Facilities at our resort include a choice of restaurant and bar, swimming pools, fitness center, a mini market, enjoyable daily activities and the convenience of a private beach. The spectacular setting of AlSol Luxury Village makes us the perfect venue for hosting romantic weddings, and we offer amazing wedding packages created to suit all requirements and budgets.READ MORE
Casa Daniel Dive Center in Bayahibe, Caribbean, will introduce you to the splendor of an underwater world teeming with fish you didn't know existed and colorful displays of magnificent corals. Our diving center also offers exciting freshwater cave dives and fun snorkeling trips. Courses available at our diving center are suitable for divers of all skill levels and include introductory dives, refresher dives and PADI diving courses. Enjoy a unforgettable whale watching excursion with Casa Daniel Dive Center or a satisfying horseback ride through the National Park and along the beach, providing excellent opportunities of capturing memorable photographs.READ MORE
Scuba Diving Dominican Republic in Bayahibe, Caribbean, a PADI dive boat operation, is set on a beautiful island that offers the best and most beautiful dive spots that make scuba diving and snorkeling excursions a dream come true. As a dive operation we specialize in amazing scuba diving, scuba lessons, spectacular snorkeling and boat trips for private groups. Our ideal location makes scuba diving suitable for divers of all skill levels, with shall dives for beginners and cave dives and advanced dives for experienced divers. Enjoy sunset cruises along the coast with Scuba Diving Dominican Republic and watch the sun slowly setting to herald the end of a perfect day in paradise.READ MORE