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Dominican Republic

Situated in the heart of the Caribbean with 300 kilometres of the most beautiful shimmering beaches, the Dominican Republic is an enchanting Caribbean jewel that combines the breathtaking natural beauty of its diverse landscape with history, culture and year round sunshine.

The Two Rivers Beach Resort is located on the stunning north coast of the Dominican Republic next to the renowned Playa Dorada Golf Club just 20 minutes from the Gregorio Luperon International Airport at Puerto Plata.

The Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean and year on year it is increasing in popularity as a tourist destination as it is ideal for those who are seeking a holiday that combines relaxation with a wide range of excursions and activities from every watersport imaginable to exploring the lush tropical rain forests and taking part in eco-tourism adventures.

Dominican Republic’s Key Facts

Population:
9.2 million

Capital:
Santo Domingo (second largest city is Santiago de los Caballeros)

Area:
48,730 sq km/30,279 sq miles; 380km/235 miles long, 265km/165 miles wide at the extremes

Geography:
The Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean. It is divided into 6 regions – North Coast, South Central, Central, East Coast, North East Coast, & South West Coast with 31 provinces and one National District. Its terrain is mostly rugged highlands with towering peaks plunging down into lush valleys; the highest point is Pico Duarte – 3,175 metres. The country has 1,288 km of coastline of which 300 km is golden sandy beaches.

Time difference:
GMT -4

Language:
Official language is Spanish; 1 million people are also fluent in Haitian Creole Monetary unit Dominican Peso

Cliamte:
Tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation averaging 28°c; average daily sunshine is 9 hours; seasonal rainfall between May and November.

Airport:
There are 10 international airports in the Dominican Republic. Just 20 minutes from the Two Rivers Beach Resort is the Gregorio Luperon International Airport at Puerto Plata Flight times 9.25 hours from London via Miami; 2 hours from Miami; 3.5 hours from New York. BA operates from London via Miami (American Airlines).

Dominican Republic’s – Things to Do and See

  • Explore the 83 protected areas of natural beauty: 19 national parks, six scientific reserves, 32 natural monuments, 15 natural reserves, two marine sanctuaries and nine protected parcels of islands also called panoramic views.
  • Browse galleries, antique shops and artist colonies in Santo Domingo, the charming Colonial capital city of the Dominican Republic and the oldest city in the New World, where Columbus’ remains are housed only blocks away from designer boutiques and gourmet restaurants.
  • Climb Pico Duarte which is the highest mountain in the Caribbean and a hotspot for adventurous travellers.
  • Take a guided tours through the jungle, canyons and 18 waterfalls of this stunning country.
  • Watch the thousands of humpback whales near Cabarete which arrive between January and April every year to breed and care for their calves.
  • Ride the waves and take advantage of the strong surf and powerful winds at Cabarete, considered to be one of the best locations for surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding.