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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Bayahibe Guesthouse in Bayahibe, Caribbean, is a German owned guest house with a convenient central location and offers excellent and luxurious self catering accommodation in well-appointed guest rooms. Facilities at our self catering guest house includes free wifi access, air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware and refrigerator, coffee machine, television, private bathroom and many other amenities that will ensure your stay with us is memorable and enjoyable. Free parking is available at Bayahibe Guesthouse and our 24-hour reception can assist with and advise you on the many outdoor activities available in the area.
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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
ScubaFun in Bayahibe, Caribbean, is a popular diving center located in a charming fishing vilage that is the ideal starting point for many exciting scuba diving and snorkeling excursions. Dive sites are a short boat ride from our diving center and with the mild weather, tranquil seas and excellent underwater visibility, you can enjoy scuba dives that range from 30 to 100 feet deep. Enjoy a Catalina Island excursion that includes snorkeling and diving opportunities as well as fun time on the island. Other diving excursions offered by ScubaFun include exciting cave diving and for the more adventurous, night diving that allows for sightings of lobster, octopus, morays and many other sightings.READ MORE
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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The SaonaDreams Group in Bayahibe, Caribbean, is an experience tour company that promotes tourism and ensures visitors who avail themselves of the many tours and excursions offered by us enjoy vacations filled with fun, excitement and adventures. A snorkeling trip with our tour company will take you to magnificent dive sites where, fitted with masks, snorkels and fins, you will succumb to the splendor of nature as you encounter tropical fish and beautifully colored coral. The SaonaDreams Group offers many varied and interesting tours on board comfortable boats, and although these fun days will come to an end, your memories of these excursions and snorkeling expeditions will last a lifetime.
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Cadaques Caribe Resort and Villas in Bayahibe, Caribbean, with its spectacular beachfront location, is a beach resort that has been created to resemble a European village complete with cobbled streets, and this unique 3 storey hotel, surrounded by lush greenery, offers modern facilities, outstanding service and many outdoor activities. Guests at our beach resort can enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, water pedal bikes and also have scuba diving lessons. Cadaques Caribe Resort and Villas is a popular beach resort for magical, romantic beach weddings, and we offer a choice of wedding and honeymoon packages.
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Coral Point Diving in Bayahibe, Caribean, is an amazing dive shop that offers fun and exciting scuba diving and training courses that will open up an amazing underwater world you never knew existed. Our dive shop offers an interesting variety of eco-tours that include boat trips, zip line tours, snorkeling, private charters, deep sea fishing, beach horseback riding, sailing and many more tours and activities that combine nature and adventure. Enjoy an exciting and successful diving career with an intensive divemaster training course at Coral Point Diving, we also offer PADI instructor development courses.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
Los Flamencos Aparthotel in Bayahibe, Caribbean, is set in a tranquil location, and at our unique aparthotel guests can look forward to outstanding guest services and comfortable accommodation that is equipped with every convenience to ensure memorable stays with us. Our delightful restaurant provides a great dining experience and our extensive menu includes delicious seafood, steaks, appetizers and more, all cooked to perfection. Los Flamencos Aparthotel has the ideal location for hosting memorable and romantic weddings, and our friendly staff will take care of all arrangements to ensure you enjoy a relaxed and stress-free wedding.
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