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Bahía de las Águilas: The Most Pristine Dominican Beach
The beautiful stretch of beach at Bahía de las Águilas. Photo © Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. The SouthwestThis is the most pristine beach in the entire Dominican Republic. It is also one of...
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Hiking Pico Duarte: Tips and Trails
Hiking Pico Duarte. Photo © El Serrano, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives. The “Dominican Alps” are home to the highest peak in the Caribbean. While Pico Duarte is not the Matterhorn...
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Environmental Issues and Ecotourism in the Dominican Republic
An uninhabited island in Parque Nacional Los Haitises. Photo © Ivan Cholakov/123rf. When Columbus arrived, the forests of the island were plush and vibrant. Over the centuries, it is estimated that...
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The Indigenous Peoples of the Dominican Republic
The Taíno people introduced the Spanish to tobacco. Photo © Llima Orosa, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives. Time didn’t start with the arrival of Christopher Columbus. For at least...
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Las Galeras: The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic
Beautiful Playa Rincon. Photo © Brent, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Las Galeras is known for its untouched beaches. Walking the white sands, you might find yourself on a secluded beach,...
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Shopping in Santo Domingo
Dominican cigars for sale. Photo courtesy of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Central Santo DomingoSanto Domingo is a great place for all your shopping needs. If you’re staying in the Ciudad...
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Dominican Republic Carnaval Masks and Traditions
A colorful devil mask at Carnaval in Santo Domingo. Photo © Max Bosio, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Carnaval, generally observed throughout the Dominican Republic during the month of February...
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Day-Tripping in Monte Plata
Dominican RepublicIf you are vacationing in the city, you may come to the point of needing a break from the din of the metropolitan jungle. Those needing a refreshing change from the typical day trip...
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National Parks in the Dominican Republic
An uninhabited island in Parque Nacional Los Haitises. Photo © Ivan Cholakov/123rf. In an effort to preserve the ecosystems of the Dominican Republic, 16 national parks, nine natural monuments, and six...
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Historical Sites in the Dominican Republic
View from a fortress wall reveals both a basketball court and a colonial church in Santo Domingo.Photo by Ken Mayer licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Before Columbus, the indigenous Taíno people...
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Best Times to Visit the Dominican Republic
It’s no surprise that the Dominican Republic now ranks as the most visited country in the Caribbean. The diamond white beaches and lavish resorts from Punta Cana to La Romana attract millions of sun...
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Dominican Dance: Merengue and Bachata
Music and dance—more precisely, merengue and bachata—are at the core of Dominican life every day, in every neighborhood, in every corner. They top all the other DR cultural elements including...
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Frequent resident and world traveler Lebawit Lily Girma offers her best insider’s tips along with a tourist perspective in Moon Dominican Republic. Girma covers the best of the Dominican Republic,...
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Festivals in the Dominican Republic
Carnaval celebrations and festivals are a cornerstone of Dominican culture; it’s hard to find a month in the year where there isn’t something to celebrate. Fiestas patronales or patron saint festivals...
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Dominican Republic Culture and People
The Dominican Republic population is a diverse mix of various ethnicities: Taíno, African, and European. This melting pot of cultures and backgrounds makes for a fascinating destination with various...
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Visiting Parque Nacional del Este, Dominican Republic
At the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic and accessible on foot from Bayahibe or via a short drive from La Romana town, the magnificent Parque Nacional del Este (9am-5pm daily, entry fee...
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Santo Domingo Nightlife: Bars and Clubs
Dominicans from around the island will tell you: they love Santo Domingo at night. Whether it’s the live music, the trendy clubs, or sidewalk bistros facing lantern lit, cobblestoned plazas—there’s...
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Carnaval Dominicano: Masks, Traditions, and Culture
The single biggest celebration of culture in the Dominican Republic takes place during the month of February. Carnival celebrations unite Dominicans from all walks of life and of all ages as everyone...
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