Adventure Travel in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic rests on the eastern two-thirds of Hispanola, the second largest island in the Caribbean Sea (the western third of the island constitutes Haiti). Roughly 10.4 million people live in the Dominican Republic, which is also home to an immense biodiversity of indigenous plant and wildlife species. Amidst the varied geography that you might explore during adventure travel in the Dominican Republic are both the Caribbean Sea’s tallest mountain, Pico Duarte, and largest lake, Lake Enriquillo.

The country’s capital and most populous city, Santo Domingo, is the most popularly visited urban area during adventure travel in the Dominican Republic. With some 3 million people living in the metropolitan area, Santo Domingo is the largest city in the entire Caribbean region, and a major regional hub of culture, politics, and commerce. Sitting at the mouth of the Ozama River with impressive coastal views abound, Santo Domingo locals further enjoy a warm, balmy climate throughout the year.

Other destinations you might visit during your adventure travel in the Dominican Republic include Santiago, Jarabacoa, and Punta Cana, among a wide array of other rural areas that you may stop through. There are many different adventure travel programs in the Dominican Republic which will have unique itineraries, so do your research thoroughly while deciding which can provide the experience you’re most looking forward to!