Ask anyone who has ever vacationed, or planning to vacation, in the Dominican Republic; the comments almost always are about the great beaches and resorts in Punta Cana region. For the vast majority of travelers, relaxing on the beach and playing in the warm waters of Caribbean, then the Dominican Republic will offer the perfect vacation. But if your a traveler who likes to experience something different in their vacations, or you like the beach but want a change of pace for a day; then then Dominican Republic can also offer you some surprising and often spectacular alternative choices. A little secret most people don't know is that the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean's most geographically diverse countries: that varies from stunning mountain scenery to desert scrub lands. It offers evocative colonial architecture, a buzzing and entertaining city life and languid countryside, plus famously welcoming people. If you want to do something different and exciting, here are 5 travel experiences in the Dominican Republic that should not be missed.
Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial
Take a walk through history in the oldest city in the New World. With its cobblestone streets and beautifully restored mansions, its easy to image Santo Domingo' landmark quarter as the seat of Spain's 16th century empire. But the past and present coexist rather gracefully here; follow the footsteps of pirates and conquistadors in moment, and dance to some of the best salsa bands this side of Havana at the many clubs in the quarter, the next moment.
Bahia de Las Aguilas
The remoteness and serenity and savor and spice to the adventure of getting to Bahia de Las Aguilas, a stunning 6 mile long stretch of yellow sand. That you have to take a boat to get there - and that there won't be any tourists there except for you - transform it into one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
Descending the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
A short drive from Puerto Plata and a trek through a lush forest leads to these falls. Experiencing these spectacular series of waterfalls involves wading through clear pools, swimming through smooth walled canyons, hiking through forest, and climbing rocks and ladders through the roaring falls themselves. Beyond the adventure and the sites, the real fun is on the return trip, when you can leap and slide back down the falls; some jumps down as much as 30 ft.
Mountain Vistas in Constanza
The scenery found in the central highlands is a surprise to most visitors. Cloud-covered peaks whose slopes are a patchwork of farms and lush forest growth rise from the valley floor in ways not often associated with Caribbean islands. Truly a world away from the developing coastline, a stay on the outskirts of Constanza provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets.
Leisurely Las Galeras
This sleepy village at the far eastern end of the Peninsula de Samana is an escape from your getaway. With fewer tourists and development, it means the area around Las Galeras includes some of the more scenic locales in the nation. Swaying palm trees back beaches ready made for a movie set as waves crash over hard-to-get-to cliffs.
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