Welcome to the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic was discovered on December 5, 1492, by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage to the New World. At that time the island of Hispaniola (as Columbus named it) was called "Quisqueya" by the Taino Indians who occupied the land. With a population estimated around 600,000, the Tainos (meaning "the good") were peaceful and hospitable to Columbus and his crew of Spaniards. Columbus himself grew a particular fondness for Hispaniola, describing it in his journal as "a beautiful island paradise with high forested mountains and large river valleys.
The Dominican Republic offers the ideal vacation experience; not only does it boast year around tropical sunshine, but also a variety of contrasting natural environments. You can either bathe in its turquoise crystal clear warm oceans and curl your toes in the never-ending white sand beaches or adventurously explore its tropical jungles, icy cold rivers and exotic mountain range.
The Dominican Republic offers many unique and unusual sights all over the island for you to discover. Although many tourists come here to relax on the lovely beaches, there are many who want to learn about the Dominican people, their history, culture and civilization.
Puerto Plata
Due to the effects the sun made on the water as he approached it, Puerto Plata or “Port of Silver” was given its name by Christopher Columbus.
Puerto Plata is the largest city in the Dominican Republic located on the northern coast. It also has one of the country's leading ports; exporting tobacco, sugar cane, coffee and more. There are many other interesting, exciting and entertaining things to do in Puerto Plata.
The Dominican Republic was discovered on December 5, 1492, by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage to the New World. At that time the island of Hispaniola (as Columbus named it) was called "Quisqueya" by the Taino Indians who occupied the land. With a population estimated around 600,000, the Tainos (meaning "the good") were peaceful and hospitable to Columbus and his crew of Spaniards. Columbus himself grew a particular fondness for Hispaniola, describing it in his journal as "a beautiful island paradise with high forested mountains and large river valleys.
The Dominican Republic offers the ideal vacation experience; not only does it boast year around tropical sunshine, but also a variety of contrasting natural environments. You can either bathe in its turquoise crystal clear warm oceans and curl your toes in the never-ending white sand beaches or adventurously explore its tropical jungles, icy cold rivers and exotic mountain range.
The Dominican Republic offers many unique and unusual sights all over the island for you to discover. Although many tourists come here to relax on the lovely beaches, there are many who want to learn about the Dominican people, their history, culture and civilization.
Puerto Plata
Due to the effects the sun made on the water as he approached it, Puerto Plata or “Port of Silver” was given its name by Christopher Columbus.
Puerto Plata is the largest city in the Dominican Republic located on the northern coast. It also has one of the country's leading ports; exporting tobacco, sugar cane, coffee and more. There are many other interesting, exciting and entertaining things to do in Puerto Plata.