WELCOME TO SANTO DOMINGO

Cover photo: Alcázar de Colón Inside photo: Colonial City ’s capital city of Santo Domingo serves as the Caribbean’s most culturally rich and most vibrant historical destination. The city itself displays contrasts at every turn – contemporary hotels sit on ancient cobblestone streets, luxury cars park beside well-worn scooters, and exotic cuisine is served at chic restaurants while street vendors offer traditional Dominican fare. The city’s restaurants specialize in both gourmet Dominican cuisine and international gastronomy, while abundant shopping delights visitors and residents alike with boutiques and major chain retailers from the U.S. and Europe. Ensuring no shortage of cultural experiences, the city also offers a wealth of museums, galleries and theaters.

Nestled inside Santo Domingo on the Ozama River is America’s first and oldest city, the Colonial City, which was established by Bartholomew Columbus, ’ brother in 1498. Here, visitors can walk cobblestone streets that conquistadors once strolled centuries ago. The Colonial City is one of the most beautiful and romantic areas in all of the Caribbean, especially at night with the spectacular lighting of restaurants, museums and ancient stone structures that date back to the early 1500s. Major business hotels offering panoramic views of the deep blue water along the Malecón are also hotspots for international conferences. Santo Domingo is especially attractive for small and medium-sized meetings with plenty of things to do before, during and after the conference, convention or meeting. Hotels provide meeting rooms and executive floors for small events, and large conference rooms for bigger groups. There’s a great variety of venues in museums, cultural, governmental and educational centers and even in shopping malls that can be rented for presentations and events.

About an hour east of Santo Domingo, visitors can escape to the resort town of , known as the capital’s beach town. Boca Chica’s beaches are a family favorite for their coral reef-protected lagoon, shallow waters and soft powdery sand lapped by turquoise waters. The area is surrounded by a variety of seafood restaurants, charming hotels and fun shops, and boasts perfect weather for sailing. Further east, Juan Dolio is a slow-paced escape from the energetic city for Dominicans and visitors alike. The beach town rests along the Caribbean shoreline with a quiet main street where most hotels and restaurants are located.

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Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the large island of , which it shares with the Republic of Haiti. It is the second largest country in the Caribbean, comprising an area of 19,292 square miles (49,967 square kilometers). The country has a population of 10.5 million and enjoys sunny tropical weather all year. The average year-round temperatures are 77°F to 88°F (25°C to 31°C). The cooler season is November through April, while it is warmest from May through October.

TIME: The local time zone is Eastern Caribbean Time (GMT -0400). Dominican Republic does not observe daylight savings time.

CAPITAL CITY: Dominican Republic’s historic and sophisticated capital city, Santo Domingo, is the oldest city of the New World. Its Colonial City was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.

LANGUAGE: Spanish is the official language; however, you’ll be surprised by the fact that the majority of employees in hotels and tourist destinations speak relatively good English, French, German and Italian, among others.

CURRENCY: The Dominican peso (RD$) is the official currency.

GETTING HERE: Dominican Republic currently has seven international airports throughout the country, including: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, International Airport (PUJ), La Romana International Airport (LRM), Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, El Catey International Airport (AZS) in Samaná, and El Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago. Maritime ports that regularly receive cruise ships in the country include Santo Domingo Port (Sans Souci and Don Diego terminals), La Romana Port (east and west docks, Catalina Island and Casa de Campo Marina) Punta Cana (Cap Cana Marina), Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and Samaná Bay facilities (Cayo Levantado).

5 DOCUMENTATION: For most visitors, a valid passport is required to enter the country. Any person, regardless of their nationality, can visit Dominican Republic if they are a legal resident or if they have one of the following valid visas in their passport: , Canada, United Kingdom or Schengen. The cost of the tourist card previously paid separately, is now included in the airline ticket: https://dgii.gov.do/tarjetaTuristica

ELECTRICITY: Electricity operates at 110 Volts/60 Colonial City Hertz, the same as North America. If needed, adapter plugs are available at most hotels.

TAXES: Dominican hotels and restaurants collect an additional 28 % of their published prices (18 % sales tax + 10 % service charge).

MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS: Due to the strength of the Caribbean sun and the climatic conditions of the area, it is recommended for tourists to always wear sunscreen and mosquito repellent, especially for outdoor activities, and to drink bottled water throughout the day to avoid dehydration. In case of an emergency contact 9-1-1, the National Emergency and Security Attention System. www.911.gob.do

DRINKING AGE: The legal drinking age in the country is 18 years old.

HOTELS: For information about Dominican Republic hotels and accommodations in Santo Domingo region, visit: www.GoDominicanRepublic.com/hotels, Santo Domingo Hotels Association www.cometosantodomingo.com, and the Association of Hotels and Tourism www.asonahores.com

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6 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

As the second-largest country in the Caribbean, Dominican Republic offers a wide range of activities. Many options exist for traveling on well-maintained highways to nearby attractions and also to more distantly located excursions.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: Taxis are available at most hotels and tour operators are more than willing to provide additional options for getting around. Visitors should also check with their hotel for any recommendations. Uber and Cabify services are available In Santo Domingo. There are also two subway lines with 30 stations www.metrosantodomingo.com and the new cable car of Santo Domingo.

BUSES: Air-conditioned motor coaches and vans arranged by local tour operators are available from most hotels. Major companies include Autobuses Metro www.metroserviciosturisticos.com, Caribe Tours www.caribetours.com.do and Expreso Bávaro www.expresobavaro.com

CAR RENTALS: Car rental offices and facilities can be found at the airports. Renters must be 25 years old with a valid driver’s license.

AIRPORT: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), also known as the José Francisco Peña Gómez Airport, is 30 minutes from the capital city of Santo Domingo and very close to the tourist areas of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio. It is the second-busiest airport in the country following Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), as well as one of the largest in the Caribbean. Also in Santo Domingo, La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), also known as the Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, handles mostly domestic flights and flights to Haiti.www.aerodom.com

CRUISES: Visitors can arrive via Santo Domingo’s world-class seaport, which welcome the world’s most venerable cruise ships, nestled at the mouth of the Ozama River where it meets the Caribbean Sea. The port features two state-of-the-art cruise ship terminals: Don Diego, near the Colonial City, and Sansouci, close to the Columbus Lighthouse and Los Tres Ojos.

7 COLONIAL CITY: The Colonial City was the first city established in the ATTRACTIONS New World and was founded by Columbus’ brother Bartholomew. Thanks to its historical and cultural value, the Colonial City was recognized by UNESCO and declared a World Heritage Site in 1990. Visitors will find preserved buildings dating back to the early 1500s, many of which are now museums. Among them are the Alcázar de Colón (Columbus’ son, Diego’s home), Ozama Fortress and Museo de las Casas Reales (the palace of the Spanish court). A few streets over, in the center of the walled city, visitors will find the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, which was deemed the first cathedral in the New World by Pope Paul III in 1542. Visitors can get around The Colonial City walking, biking, trekking or by a tourist train ride.

CATEDRAL PRIMADA DE AMÉRICA: The Cathedral of Santo Domingo is the first cathedral of the New World. The Gothic-style building is highlighted with Renaissance details dating from 1514 to 1546. The architecture emphasizes its cultural and historical significance. Its physical interior has stunning artwork, paintings, antique furniture and gravestones with the remains of archbishops, among many other interesting items dating from the era of colonization. The Cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MUSEO DE LAS CASAS REALES: Once the seat of the Governor’s Supreme Court in the 16th century, the Museum of Royal Houses documents the rich history of Santo Domingo with ancient tapestries, maps and other articles. Cathedral of Santo Domingo The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FORTALEZA OZAMA: The Ozama Fortress, named after the Ozama River, is another historical monument in the Colonial City. Construction of the fortress lasted from 1502 to 1508 and was led by governor Fray Nicolás de Ovando in order to protect the city from attacks by pirates and conquerors. It was constructed out of stone and retains its original medieval appearance. Inside you can discover eerie tunnels and dungeons where prisoners, including Christopher Columbus, were once held captive. The fort is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ALCÁZAR DE COLÓN: The building that now houses the Alcázar de Colón Museum – built at Plaza de España on a cliffside plot overlooking the Ozama River – was granted to Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego, by King Ferdinand the Catholic. Diego arrived to the country as governor in 1509; it was intended for him to build a house here for the king and his descendants for their stay on the island. Today the Alcázar showcases authentic medieval and renaissance furniture and objects depicting domestic life of 16th century Spanish nobility in the . It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8 Fortaleza Ozama CONVENTO DE LOS DOMINICOS: Located in the Colonial City, the Convent, originally built in 1510, once housed the first university in the New World and is most famous as the place where Father Montesinos made the first human rights sermon. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., it offers audio guided tours available in Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin and Russian.

MUSEO MAR: The Museum of Royal Atarazanas (MAR), is a space that houses the most important underwater archeology exhibition in the Dominican Republic and throughout the Americas. MAR opened its doors in 2019 with the goal of publicizing a valuable collection of historical and cultural assets extracted from Dominican coasts. Its museography is developed through a narrative that tells stories of more than a dozen historical shipwrecks between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries. This museum, located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, is in one of the colonial buildings that give monumental value to its historic center, a sixteenth-century Shipyards. For the selection of the museum’s collection, more than 1,400 items were restored, in collaboration with the National Office of Underwater Cultural Heritage, exhibited around the stories of the wreck of the Ships in which they were transported. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m.

CASA DE TEATRO: Art lovers can visit Casa de Teatro, an arts complex within a renovated colonial building housing gallery of rotating Convento de los Dominicos exhibits by Dominican artists. The center also hosts stage productions, musical presentations, weekend spoken word shows and an open- air bar. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. www.casadeteatro.org

CHU-CHU COLONIAL: Santo Domingo’s tourist train enriches the tourist experience of the heritage offered in the Colonial City. The tour is composed of sweeping panoramic views and information on the most outstanding monuments of the historic city, some dating back more than 500 years. Open daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. the tour lasts 45 minutes and departs hourly. It provides travelers with audio guides in Spanish, English, French, Italian and Russia.

THE COLONIAL GATE 4D CINEMA: A multisensory 4D experience “The Battle of Santo Domingo” where you can explore the oldest city in the Americas from a fascinating, fun, exciting and educational perspective. Available in 9 languages. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. www.thecolonialgate.com Calle Padre Billini 9 PLAZA DE LA CULTURA: Santo Domingo has dozens of museums, many of which are located in the city’s Cultural Plaza. Here, visitors can see the Museum of the Dominican Man, the Museum of Modern Art and the National Museum of Natural History. These three museums are currently undergoing renovations until mid-2019. The National Theater also resides in this Plaza and is the heart of artistic expressions of music, lyrics and performances. Proper attire is required for any visitors who wish to explore its three famous halls.

PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES: The Palace of Fine Arts was opened in 1956 and houses the School of Visual Arts, the National Folkloric Ballet, the National Choir, the National Dance School, the office of the National Symphony Orchestra, the National Ballet, and the School of Dramatic Art and the Fine Arts Theater, which presents art and cultural events.

FARO A COLÓN: Constructed to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of the New World, the Columbus Lighthouse is a mammoth structure in the shape of a cross. Visitors come here during the day to see the tomb that houses Columbus’ remains. The museum was renovated at the end of 2018 and opens from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ACUARIO NACIONAL: Located just minutes from the Columbus Lighthouse, the National Aquarium is a marine complex with a clear tunnel running through it, causing visitors to feel as if they are swimming underwater with schools of exotic fish, sharks and sting rays. The giant Carey turtles here are popular with families. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

MALECÓN: An 8-mile (14 kilometers) maritime boulevard fringed by palm trees, the Malecón is lined with benches for sitting and admiring the Caribbean Sea. Referred to as the Caribbean Seaside Boardwalk of Santo Domingo, it was recognized by the American Capital of Culture as one of the city’s seven material cultural treasures. The Malecón runs along George Washington Avenue and is one of the most attractive avenues in the city, famous for its vibrant nightlife thanks to its weekend shows and entertainment options as well as nearby restaurants and crowded squares – such as Güibia and Juan Barón – as well as for housing most of the major five-star hotels in the city. Recently remodeled in 2019, the city’s seafront boulevard now has Wi-Fi signal within its micro parks, in addition to a variety of renovations including playgrounds with swings, hammocks, picnic tables, benches and revamped landscaping including green areas.

10 Malecón Parque Colón JARDÍN BOTÁNICO: The Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens, occupying 0.77 square miles (2 square kilometers) is the largest in the Caribbean. Commonly experienced while riding a small train, the park is a haven for the island’s natural flora and is decorated with areas of palm trees, orchids and exotic plants. Bird watchers can also participate in organized programs by the Hispaniolan Ornithological Society. Open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.jbn.gob.do

PARQUE MIRADOR: The extensive green space of Mirador Park is filled with a variety of trees and lined by stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. This park is popular for picnics, walking, running, biking and skating. Its southern avenue is closed to traffic from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., making it extremely pedestrian-friendly.

BARRIO CHINO: Santo Domingo’s Chinatown showcases Chinese culture through specialty stores and restaurants. Here, travelers can visit the Museum of Chinese Culture, the Chinese Language School and the Chinese Clinic dedicated to eastern medicine.

LOS TRES OJOS: East of the city, limestone caves expose gorgeous pools of water at the “Cave of Three Eyes.” With pathways and staircases accessible to tourists, visitors are able to explore the cave, decorated with ancient drawings from indigenous Taino Indians and pieces of handmade pottery. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LA CALETA: Near Boca Chica is the National Underwater Park La Caleta. It is an excellent place for scuba diving at all experience levels, thanks to the lessons offered by several hotels around the area for beginners, both in practice pools and in the clear waters. La Caleta has a variety of corals and schools of multicolored fish that use the reefs as shelter and food source. Nearby is found an impressive system of karst rocks, with a meandering network of underwater caverns and tunnels over 328 feet (100 meters) long, an ideal place for technical diving.

Jardín Botánico 11 SHOPPING: Santo Domingo will charm even the most discriminating shopper with a variety of shopping experiences. The Blue Mall offers upscale stores like Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera and Cartier. The Ágora Mall, with its many European stores and a variety of restaurants and children’s playground, is also a favorite. Novo-Centro features a sophisticated modern architecture with popular shops, bars, cafes and small movie theaters. Other shopping venues in Santo Domingo include the new Downtown Center, Acrópolis, Bella Vista Mall, Sámbil, Galería 360, Ikea and many affordable department stores. In addition, there are many gift shops located in the Colonial City, including the famous pedestrian street El Conde and the Mercado Modelo. Boca Chica’s main shopping strip, one block up from the beach, includes Dominican essentials like rum, cigars, artwork, crafts and more.

NIGHTLIFE: Santo Domingo offers different nightlife and interesting cultural experiences. Not far from the city, the communities of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio are known for their romantic restaurants that line the sea, as well as the large all-inclusive hotels that offer entertainment targeting both couples and families. Santo Domingo’s discos favor dancing to merengue, salsa, bachata and even rock, as well as casino gambling until dawn. The Colonial City attracts a younger crowd thanks to its possibility of barhopping, however tourists of all ages may be seen enjoying a splendid dinner in several of the restaurants located in Plaza de España. Another interesting option to see Santo Domingo at night is to take the Bonche Bus Night Tours.

12 EVENTS Quisqueya Stadium

CARNIVAL: Visitors are welcome to join in the vibrant cultural celebration of Carnival. Locals and visitors dress in traditional devil costumes (diablo cojuelos) and decorate themselves with elaborate masks to commemorate Dominican heritage. Festivities take place every Sunday of February and peak the first weekend in March with a large parade that makes way along the Malecón.

INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR: Santo Domingo’s Plaza de la Cultura hosts the International Book Fair, which is dedicated to a different country every year. The fair presents readings by top national and international authors and poets, as well as a chance to buy and browse a variety of books. www.cultura.gob.do

TASTE SANTO DOMINGO: Taste Santo Domingo is the most complete gastronomic event in the country, where the audience can enjoy the mouthwatering Dominican cuisine along with wines and spirits from all over the world. The culture-infused foodie event takes place every year. www.tastesantodomingo.com

DOMINICANA MODA: This glamorous annual fashion show features numerous Dominican designers, both established and emerging, as they showcase their latest creations alongside a number of international designers. The event is held every October at the Colonial City of Santo Domingo.

BASEBALL: Winter Professional Baseball Championship season runs from mid-October until the first week of February. In December and January, Dominican Major League Baseball greats join their local teams to close the regular season and commence league season finals. The championship winner represents the country in the Caribbean Series – Dominican Republic, , , Mexico and Venezuela rotate hosting the Series every year. www.lidom.com.do

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LONG NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: Held twice a year during the months of July and December, this cultural event allows visitors to explore numerous museums and other cultural institutions for free late into the night. The event includes concerts, arts and crafts, food tasting, folk dances, lectures, theater and more.

SON AT THE COLONIAL CITY: Free performances by Group Bonyé and other musical groups – featuring the music styles of son, jazz and merengue – are held every Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the San Francisco Monastery in the Colonial City.

FOLKLORE FIESTA AT PLAZA ESPAÑA: The Ministry of Tourism sponsors a night of folklore dances in the Colonial City every Friday and Saturday. “Santo Domingo de Fiesta” free concert and show is held at the esplanade of the Plaza de España.

JAZZ NIGHTS: Year-round, several places in Santo Domingo offer free concerts featuring innovations of jazz, blues and other genres of music for locals and visitors. These concerts are held Mondays at Lulú Tasting Bar in the Colonial City and Fridays at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino.

For an updated list of events in Santo Domingo and Dominican Republic, visit: www.godominicanrepublic.com/events

14 BEACHES Playa Juan Dolio

PLAYA BOCA CHICA: Boca Chica lies 18 miles (30 kilometers) east of Santo Domingo. The city beach, which is famous for its clear turquoise water and powdery-white sand, attracts large crowds on weekends. Vendors can be found selling everything from massages to seafood to coconuts to necklaces. Lined with outdoor restaurants and majestic views, Boca Chica is home to attractive marinas that cater specifically to boating and sailing pursuits.

PLAYA CARIBE: This small, cove-like beach is very popular with people from Santo Domingo. The waves are known to be good for body boarding.

PLAYA GUAYACANES: About 8 miles (13 kilometers) east of Boca Chica is the small town of Guayacanes. The town’s beach offers a mix of predominantly locals with some tourists, but its calm waters create a small village appeal.

PLAYA JUAN DOLIO: Juan Dolio Beach, located two miles (three kilometers) east of Guayacanes, is more relaxed than Boca Chica. High-rise beachfront residences cater to affluent city dwellers who make the commute to enjoy the sea views and the excellent gastronomy at local restaurants. The large expanse of shoreline allows for a relaxing day at the beach, while the resorts even sell one-day passes to their all-inclusive offerings, minus the room.

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• Autopista del Nordeste (Samaná) • Santo Domingo BOCA • San Pedro de Macorís CHICA Guavaberry Golf • Cueva de las Maravillas Parque Cibernético / ITLA & Country Club • La Romana Parque Autopista Las Américas Nacional JUAN Submarino Playa Boca Chica Autovía del Este La Caleta Playa Andrés Los Marlins DOLIO Las Américas Club Náutico de GUAYACANES (SDQ) Multimodal Santo Domingo Boulevard Juan Dolio Caucedo Playa (Cargo port) Autovía del Este Playa Juan Dolio Guayacanes Playa Caribe Caribbean Sea

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Highway Marina or Port Shipwreck Park Boundaries Road Boat launch Foot Trail Gas Station Beach Golf Surfing International Airport Church © 2019 Dolores Vicioso. All Rights Reserved. Heliport Sailing Lodging Area 16 Map info: [email protected], Tel +1 809 223-2725 Dominican Republic’s capital city of Santo Domingo offers golfers access to GOLF world-class courses within a thriving metropolis that overflows with vivacious culture. A hotbed for golf, this region caters to those who appreciate modern sophistication amid a rich historical background. If you seek an idyllic golfing escape from the energetic capital city, you need only travel an hour or less to enjoy a peaceful course in the nearby beach town of Juan Dolio.

CAYACOA GOLF CLUB www.cayacoagolf.com

ISABEL VILLAS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

SANTO DOMINGO COUNTRY CLUB www.countryclub.do must be accompanied by a member to play.

GUAVABERRY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB www.guavaberrygolf.com.do

METRO COUNTRY CLUB: LOS MARLINS GOLF COURSE Guavaberry Golf & Country Club

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KEY City and Town Beach Point of Interest Protected Area/Park Atlantic Ocean Cruise Port Golf Course International Airport Whales Cayos Cayo Arena Siete (Paraíso) Hermanos Luperón Domestic Airport Highest Peak Montecristi Estero Hondo Sosúa Bahía de Osvaldo Virgil Puerto Plata Manzanillo Cabarete Damajagua Gregorio Playa Grande El Choco Luperón Cabrera (POP) Río San Juan Cabo Francés Santiago Viejo Cibao (STI) Loma Quita Espuela Playa Cosón San José de las Matas Nagua El Portillo Cabo Cabrón Las Terrenas Cabo Samaná El Catey (AZS) Salto El Limón Las Galeras La Vega San Francisco Samaná J. Armando de Macorís Arroyo Barril Bermúdez Bahía de Samaná Cayo Jarabacoa Levantado Haiti Pico Duarte José del Carmen Laguna Redonda Ramírez Reserva Científica Bonao Miches Ébano Verde Los Haitises Laguna Limón Constanza Monte Plata Lagunas Redonda TABLE OF DISTANCES: Hato Mayor y Limón El Seibo Cueva Fun Fun Higüey Santo Domingo to: La Isabela (JBQ) Punta Cana Punta Cana (PUJ) Boca Chica 40 minutes San Pedro La Romana SANTO DOMINGO de Macorís Lago Enriquillo La Caleta Boca La (LRM) Cap Cana Juan Dolio 50 minutes Isla Cabritos Romana Azua Mar doSan Caribe Cristóbal Chica Cueva Las Altos de Chavón La Romana 1 hour 30 minutes Las Américas Juan Maravillas Boca Laguna Rincón (SDQ) Dolio Isla de Yuma Catalina Bayahibe 1 hour 50 minutes de Cabral Baní Bayahibe Cotubanamá (del Este) Constanza 2 hours Sierra de Barahona Dunas Bahoruco Polo de Baní Magnético María Montez (BRX) Caribbean Sea Isla Saona Jarabacoa 2 hours Hoyo de Pelempito Santiago 2 hours Pedernales Punta Cana 2 hours 15 minutes Cabo Rojo United States Samaná 2 hours 30 minutes Jaragua Oviedo Laguna Barahona 3 hours de Atlantic Ocean Oviedo Puerto Plata 3 hours 30 minutes Gulf of Mexico *Times may vary according to traffic conditions. For emergencies contact Isla Beata Road Assistance 829-688-1000 or 9-1-1. www.911.gob.do Cuba DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Mexico © 2019 Dolores Vicioso. All Rights Reserved. Caribbean Sea Haiti Jamaica Puerto 18 Museo de las Casas Reales Map info: [email protected], Tel +1 809 223-2725 Rico DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

KEY City and Town Beach Point of Interest Protected Area/Park Atlantic Ocean Cruise Port Golf Course International Airport Whales Cayos Cayo Arena Siete (Paraíso) Hermanos Luperón Domestic Airport Highest Peak Montecristi Estero Hondo Sosúa Bahía de Osvaldo Virgil Puerto Plata Manzanillo Cabarete Damajagua Gregorio Playa Grande El Choco Luperón Cabrera (POP) Río San Juan Cabo Francés Santiago Viejo Cibao (STI) Loma Quita Espuela Playa Cosón San José de las Matas Nagua El Portillo Cabo Cabrón Las Terrenas Cabo Samaná El Catey (AZS) Salto El Limón Las Galeras La Vega San Francisco Samaná J. Armando de Macorís Arroyo Barril Bermúdez Bahía de Samaná Cayo Jarabacoa Levantado Haiti Pico Duarte José del Carmen Laguna Redonda Ramírez Reserva Científica Bonao Miches Ébano Verde Los Haitises Laguna Limón Constanza Monte Plata Lagunas Redonda Hato Mayor y Limón Cueva El Seibo Fun Fun Higüey La Isabela (JBQ) Punta Cana Punta Cana (PUJ) San Pedro La Romana SANTO DOMINGO de Macorís Lago Enriquillo La Caleta Boca La (LRM) Cap Cana Isla Cabritos Romana Azua Mar doSan Caribe Cristóbal Chica Cueva Las Altos de Chavón Las Américas Juan Maravillas Boca Laguna Rincón (SDQ) Dolio Isla de Yuma Catalina de Cabral Baní Bayahibe Cotubanamá (del Este) Sierra de Barahona Dunas Bahoruco Polo de Baní Magnético María Montez (BRX) Caribbean Sea Isla Saona Hoyo de Pelempito Pedernales Cabo Rojo United States Jaragua Oviedo Laguna de Atlantic Ocean Oviedo Gulf of Mexico Isla Beata

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