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5 days ago · The remainder of the island, by then known as Santo Domingo, sought to gain its own independence in 1821, but the Haitians conquered and ruled it for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844. In 1861, the Dominicans voluntarily returned to the Spanish Empire, but two years later, they launched a war that ...
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5 days ago · During the 17th century Montecristi was a hotbed of pirate activity in the Caribbean. In 1756 the city became a prosperous trading center, until the early 20th century. Towards 1740 the island of Santo Domingo had undergone a substantial change. In the western part of the island, the French had established a separate colony.
2 days ago · Probability of tropical wave becoming cyclone rises to 40%. The first and only english language online news publication in the Dominican Republic. Providing local and international news, DR guides and access to real estate and car portals. Your most up to date source for info on the Dominican Republic.
4 days ago · Santo Domingo and Punta Cana are different like day vs night, like black vs white. Santo Domingo is a large capital with over a million people living there on a permanent basis. Punta Cana is a small touristic area with a population of about 50 thousand people. It features the largest inflow of tourists than any other province of the country.
- Punta Cana is comparatively a quiet and secure area. However, to make sure you stay safe and comfortable here, find lodging in secure gated residen...
- The Dominican Republic features lots of attractive places and touristic sights. However, not many people know about the Eagles Bay (Bahía de las Ag...
- The strangest thing ever that I have heard during my more than 10-year stay in the Dominican Republic is that one should not go for a walk with new...
- The Dominican Republic is a paradise of rum, cigars and tropical fruit. It also boasts high quality natural oils: coconut, macadamia, almond and ot...
- Attractive places for families in the surroundings of Punta Cana are Manati Park and Scape Park. They feature multiple attractions and activities i...
- A Colonial spirit of the Colonial Zone where you feel like if you travelled back to the 16th century. A mix of historical sights and modern buildin...
- Many people believe that due to its location by the ocean, the Dominican cuisine should feature many seafood and fish. It is not true. Although Dom...
- It is not always safe to eat the local food in the Dominican Republic. Hygienic and sanitary rules are not always followed. Avoid street food and j...
5 days ago · Santo Domingo, now the capital of the Dominican Republic, was the first European settlement in the Americas. Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic In Puerto Plata , on the north coast, Fortaleza San Felipe was built in 1577 to protect against pirates.
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5 days ago · US carriers including American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit, and United Airlines offer nonstop flights from various cities in the US to Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, and ...
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5 days ago · ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: Good afternoon. ¡Buenos días! It is great to be back, not only in the Dominican Republic, but in this very room where we, three years ago, talked about the importance of the U.S.- Dominican Republic relationship – importance that has only grown over these last three years, bonds between us that we have already strengthened.
