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Photo of the cover and interior page: Saona Island WELCOME TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC The Dominican Republic takes up two thirds of the eastern the ancient relics of the First City in the Americas, enjoy the side of Hispaniola island which it shares with the Republic delicious Dominican cuisine or enjoy an exciting adventure of Haiti and it is the second-largest and most diverse in our national parks, mountains, rivers and beaches. country in the Caribbean with an area of 49,967 square kilometres. It has a population of around 10,5 million and With such a wide range of activities on offer and diverse enjoys a sunny, tropical climate all year round. The average scenarios, the Dominican Republic is still the prime temperature fluctuates between 25°C and 31°C. The destination for visitors who wish to play a challenging round coolest season is November to April, whilst the hottest is of golf thanks to our 27 impressive courses created by the from May to October. best designers in the world; to enjoy romantic celebrations to suit every style and wallet; and to organise meetings, Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean congresses and incentive groups, affording a unique Sea to the south, our lush tropical island boasts 1,600 experience. kilometres of coastline, interspersed with the best beaches in the world, wonderful accommodation and a great variety Conveniently accessible through its eight international of entertainment and recreation. Known for its warm, airports, paradise has never been easier to explore. We hospitable people, the Dominican Republic is a destination would like to invite you to discover our impressive country like no other where you can dance to the rhythm of the and create memories that will last a lifetime. thrilling merengue, relax at our luxurious hotels, explore DISTANCES: From Santo Domingo to: Boca Chica 40 minutes Juan Dolio 50 minutes La Romana 1 hour 30 minutes Bayahibe 1 hour 50 minutes Jarabacoa 2 hours Santiago 2 hours Punta Cana 2 hours 15 minutes Constanza 2 hours 30 minutes Samaná 2 hours 30 minutes Barahona 3 hours Puerto Plata 3 hours 30 minutes *The stated time may vary depending on traffic conditions. For road emergencies, please contact Highway Assistance on 829-688-1000. Cayo Levantado. Samaná DOMINICAN REPUBLIC RECOMMENDED ROADS KEY Highway Cruise Port Atlantic Ocean Main Road Protected Area or Park Secondary Road Ocean / Sea/River / Lake Cayos Siete Cayo Arena Rural Road International Airport Ruinas de Pastilla Punta Bahía de Popy Playa Hermanos (Paraíso) La Isabela Montecristi Buen Playa Hombre 26 Cofresí Playa Playa Playa Ensenada La Playa El Morro Luperón (POP) Punta Rucia La Isabela Ocean World Maimón Playa Cove Maimón-Amber Toll Station Domestic Airport El Morro Costambar Playa Juan Bolaños 20 Sosúa Playa Gregorio Luperón Luperón Gregorio MONTECRISTI Dorada Costa El Castillo 34 Playa Dorada Playa Estero Balsa Loma Isabel Encuentro Playa Osvaldo Virgil de Torres Sosúa 14 City or Town Golf Course Bahía de 26 Imbert Cabarete Playa Villa Estero Hondo PUERTO 23 Damajagua Grande Playa Playa Caletón Playa Manzanillo Los Bretón El Playa Vásquez 27 Monte Sabaneta Gri-Gri Laguna Pepillo Salcedo Hidalgos PLATA Point of Interest Highest Peak Guananico Altamira Llano ElChoco de Yásica Río Villa Elisa San Juan 22 35 Laguna 43 Cabrera Salada Jamao al Gaspar 31 Cabo Playa Diamante Navarrete errenas Sonador Norte Hernández Francés Viejo Laguna Dudú T MAO Esperanza Villa González La Cumbre DAJABÓN 24 Circunvalación Playa Boca Los Quemados de Santiago de La Entrada 54 25 Loma Quita Espuela 37 Sabaneta SANTIAGO Cibao MOCA alle Loma de (STI) V Puerto Escondido Monción NAGUA Matancita Las Terrenas/Playa Las Terrenas/Playa Las 30 SALCEDO Popy Punta Playa El Catey (AZS) Catey El Cabrera Santo Portillo El Playa Pozo de Bojolo Pozo Playa Bonita Playa Cerro 22 SAN FRANCISCO Cosón Playa Playa Rincón San José Villa DE MACORÍS El Factor Salto El Playa Playa Jánico 17 Rancho Restauración Colonia de las Matas Tapia 70 Cruce de 23 17 El Limón 26 Las Galeras Río Limpio Español LA VEGA Castillo Rincón SAMANÁ J. Armando Bermúdez El 34 40 Pimentel El Pozo Sánchez 24 Catey Arroyo Barril Playa Los Cacaos A Puerto Bahía Nalga de Maco u Cayo Levantado t Bahía de Samaná Haiti JARABACOA o 40 p i Fantino s t a Pico Duarte J Caño Sabana de la Mar Pedro Santana José del Carmen Ramírez u (3,087 m) Manabao a Laguna La Ciénaga n Hondo Playa Esmeralda Punta Limón Ébano Verde COTUÍ 102 P Redonda Bánica ab Laguna lo Las Cañitas Miches BONAO II Limón Playa Nisibón Los Haitises La Mina 70 73 48 Maimón 45 Las Matas 45 de Farfán CONSTANZA Constanza MONTE 33 SAN JUAN DE A PLATA Piedra ut Playa Uvero Alto COMENDADOR op LA MAGUANA La Pirámide is Blanca ta 23 Playa Macao (ELÍAS PIÑA) D 55 u a Yamasá Playa Arena Gorda r HATO JARABACOA t Cruce Blvd Turístico del Este Valle Nuevo Juan Adrián e 45 Bayaguana EL SEIBO Playa El Cortecito MAYOR del Isleño 30 CONSTANZA Rancho Arriba Villa Playa Bávaro Altagracia La Isabela (JBQ) 43 La Otra Banda Playa Cabeza de Toro Verón 68 Sabana Larga 44 37 HIGÜEY 32 Punta Cana (PUJ) La Pedro Brand ral San José a del Co Puntacana Descubierta Los Cacaos SANTO Guerra Autopist JIMANÍ de Ocoa Circunvalación Este Cap Cana Postrer Río SAN PEDRO La Romana La Colonia de Santo 18 DOMINGO (LRM) Marina Cap Cana Domingo Expres del DE MACORÍS Villa Jaragua o Las América ovía 35 Casa Ponce de León Cambita Garabito 30 s ut El Lago A Isla Cabritos NEIBA Galván AZUA 34 LA ROMANA Limón San Rafael de Yuma Enriquilo Vicente 72 Cruce del Autopista 6 de Noviembre Haina Ojos res km 15 SAN CRISTÓBAL T La Playita Noble Caracoles Duvergé Tamayo 54 Caleta La Boca Cabo San Rafael Los Los Loma Charco Cuevas del Pomier a Colón Faro JUAN Cotubanamá Canoa Playa Palmar 39 de Yuma Azul Colonial Ciudad DOLIO (del Este) Laguna Cabral de Ocoa Sabana BANÍ Caribe Playa Bahía Paya Playa (SDQ) Puerto Buey de Yuma Altos de Chavón Altos Playa Guayacanes Playa Playa Boca Chica Playa Cueva Las Maravillas Las Cueva Puerto Santo Domingo Puerto Santo Najayo de Campo Casa Bahía Catalina Isla Escondido Cumayasa Playa Puerto La RomanaPuerto La Las Américas Américas Las Playa Cabral de Neiba Dunas de Baní Sombrero Playa © 2019 Blanca Playa Dolores Vicioso. All Rights Reserved. Playa Palmilla Isla Beata Bayahibe Playa El Cachón Río Monte Playa Matanzas Sierra Polo BARAHONA Playa Nizao Palenque Magnético Map info: [email protected],Las Salinas Tel Las+1 Calderas809 223-2725 Isla Catalinita de Bahoruco Dominicus Playa Polo Isla Saona Hoyo de María Montez Mano Juan Polo Pelempito (BRX) Magnético Playa San Rafael Caribbean Sea PEDERNALES Paraíso Playa El Quemaito 50 Caletón Playa Los Patos United States Cabo Rojo Enriquillo 72 Playa Cabo Rojo Jaragua Playa Bahía de Oviedo Las Aguilas Atlantic Ocean Laguna de Oviedo Gulf of Mexico DOMINICAN Cuba REPUBLIC Mexico Caribbean Sea Haiti © 2020 Dolores Vicioso. All Rights Reserved. Puerto Map info: [email protected], Tel +1 809 223-2725 Jamaica Rico SANTO DOMINGO Alcázar de Colón The city of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is the destination with the greatest cultural wealth in the Caribbean and without a shadow of a doubt the most vibrant, retaining all the splendour of colonial times. Visitors are lured by the charm of its colonial buildings and contemporary hotels set in old, cobbled streets, as well as by its gastronomy which becomes clear at the gourmet restaurants serving Dominican and international cuisine. With its many boutiques and top store chains from the USA and Europe, the shopping attracts tourists and residents alike. The Colonial City –declared a Heritage of Humanity Site by UNESCO in 1990 owing to its great historical and cultural wealth – boasts a large number of museums, art galleries and theatres, ensuring a countless number of cultural experiences. COLONIAL CITY A journey back into the past whilst you stroll along the cobbled streets of the Colonial City and allow yourself to be whisked away by your imagination, walking alongside the pirates and settlers who used to be its inhabitants. This was the first city established in the New World, built by Bartholomew Columbus, and it has preserved the first constructions in America such as the cathedral, the hospital, the university, Calle Las Damas and the monastery. Cathedral of Santo Domingo Fortaleza Ozama 7 If you prefer to take a guided tour, we recommend starting off in Calle El Conde, famous for its craftwork shops specialising in ceramics, amber and larimar jewels, Taino details, wood, leather, metal and colourful paintings. Keep walking as far as Parque Colón (Columbus Park) where you will find the majestic statue of Christopher Columbus. On one side of the park stands Santo Domingo Cathedral - Primada de América – which dates back to 1540, whilst on the other side you can observe how the famous Dominican cigars are made by hand. Leaving the park behind you, carry on along Calle Las Damas - the first street in the New World - until you behold the striking Ozama Fortress, the oldest in America. Its interior houses the Casa de Bastidas and the Torre del Homenaje which retain the canons that protected the port of the city in days gone by. On this street, you will also find the National Pantheon, the Royal Houses Museum and the Sundial, all surrounded by fortified walls. Right at the end of Calle Las Damas, we will come to Plaza España and Alcázar de Colón - Diego Columbus’ old house. In the close vicinity, you will find the new Royal shipyards museum (MAR) which houses the most important underwater archaeology museum in the country and in all of America.