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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HorsePlay Punta Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is a tour operator business with a unique location on a stunning ranch that spreads over 300 lush acres of plantations and rivers. And in this spectacular environment our tour operator business offers amazing day tours that include horseback riding, cattle drives, zipline canopy tours, cigar rolling experiences. Our friendly staff are committed to ensuring that with our exciting day tours you will have enjoyable adventures with many happy memories to take home with you. So, saddle up and enjoy horseback riding with HorsePlay Punta Cana and embark on a thrilling ride at a speed of your choice, whether fast or slow.READ MORE
Bayahibe Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Bayahibe, Caribbean, offers fun and unique transport experiences on the water with stand up paddle boarding tours accompanied by a friendly and professional guide. Stand up paddle boarding is quick and easy to learn, and we offer SUP lessons for beginners and experienced boarders as well as a equipment rental service. Our ever-popular guided tours include spectacular coral reef sites and also include fun snorkeling opportunities. Bayahibe Stand Up Paddle Boarding offers snorkeling adventures and exciting river tours through the lush green jungle.
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Saona Cafe in Bayahibe, Caribbean, is a vibey seaside restaurant and bar where the party never seems to end, making it a popular choice of meeting place for locals and tourists who are looking for a welcoming atmosphere, good service and excellent meals. Happy hour at our restaurant and bar creates a party atmosphere and we offer an extensive list of thirst quenching cocktails that can be enjoyed while listening to lively and popular music. At Saona Cafe we use the freshest local produce to create our flavorful meals that include burgers and our house specialty of lionfish that is prepared in many interesting ways.
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