Are you planning a vacation in the Caribbean?
Then you should consider the Dominican Republic, having lived there for 5 years, I can assure you that you will have a great time and value for your money!
The Dominican people are friendly and courteous to visitors. Dominican cuisine is predominantly made up of a combination of Spanish, indigenous Taíno, and African influences. many middle-Eastern dishes have been adopted into Dominican cuisines, such as the “Quipe” that comes from the Lebanese kibbeh. Dominican cuisine resembles that of other countries in Latin America, those of the nearby islands of Puerto Rico and Cuba, most of all, though the dish names differ sometimes.
A traditional breakfast would consist of mangú, fried eggs, fried salami, fried cheese, and sometimes avocado. This is called “Los TresGolpes” or “The Three Hits”.
- Las Terrenas, is a resort town on the Samaná Peninsula, in the northeastern part of the Dominican Republic. It’s known for central Las Terrenas Beach. Other beaches include Bonita, Cosón, and Las Ballenas. Cays off the coast feature underwater caverns like Dudu cave. Bars and restaurants, many with open-air seating, line the strip of Pueblo de Los Pescadores near the water.
2. Bahíade las Águillas, Pedernales
3. Playa Bávarao, Punta Cana
4. Isla Cayo Levantado, Samaná
5. Playa Salina, Baní
6. Playa Sosúa, Puerto Plata
7. Juan Dolio, Santo Domingo
8. Playa Buen Hombre, Montecristo
9. Playa Bahoruco, Barahona
10. Cayo Arena, Puerto Plata
11. Playa Frontón, Samana
Make sure you stop in a local restaurant and try the Sancocho, a traditional stew consisting of meats, vegetables, and plantains, if you were out late partying and had a slight hangover, try the Mangú for breakfast, it will pep you right up and get you ready for another beach day!
