Dominican Republic Offers Just What Tourists Come Looking For and More

Since 1962, the Dominican Republic (DR) has led the Caribbean in preserving sensitive inland and coastal eco-systems through partnerships with leaders like the Nature Conservancy, the United Nations, the Smithsonian and more to establish powerful environmental protections.

The DR’s preserves and sanctuaries, like the Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the DR, the first whale sanctuary in the world located along the coast of Samana, are a vital tourism draw to the DR’s fabled lush green surroundings. The government’s constant dedication to reserving the island’s environment make eco- and adventure tourism in the country so remarkable and exciting.

In the DR, eco-tourism opportunities abound and connect visitors with the environment in sustainable ways, granting access to the unimaginable beauty of the land. The Whale Sanctuary in Samana provides safety for 3,000 to 5,000 breeding humpback whales each winter. In addition to coastal protections, the DR’s plentiful national parks located inland boast such sites as the highest and lowest geographical points in the entire Caribbean.

Rich in history, the Dominican Republic’s first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Since then, it has developed into a diverse and luxurious destination offering both Dominican and European flavors to more than one million U.S. visitors each year.

At 10,000 feet, the Dominican Republic is home to the highest point in the Caribbean. It also features some of the best golf courses and beaches in the world, the largest marina in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families.