DK Travel : Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a country of surprising contrasts and extraordinary variety. From the chilly peak of the Caribbean’s highest mountain to some of the region’s most delightful beaches, the country boasts lush valleys, spectacular waterfalls, and sun-baked deserts. The past and present also blend in a fascinating mix of colonial buildings and modern hotels, sleepy rural villages and lively tourist resorts. The people, too, reflect a kaleidoscope of influences — Spanish, African, indigenous — creating a culture that emphasizes both creativity and fun in the fields of music, sport, and art.

Chimichurris

A more hearty snack of slices of pork cut from a joint and eaten in a sandwich.
Chinola

This is a Dominican term for the passion fruit. Though rich in vitamins, it requires a spoonful of sugar to balance its sharpness.
Chivo Asado

The humble goat, seen browsing at every roadside, is a firm favorite, especially when roasted into a state of extreme tenderness after being marinated in rum and spices. This delicacy is normally reserved for holidays and celebrations, when it might be eaten with traditional flat rounds of cassava bread.
Chris & Mady’s

This thatched restaurant and bar overlooking the sea is within walking distance of the all-inclusive resorts.
Christopher Columbus (1451–1506)

Visionary explorer or deluded gold hunter? Opinions remain mixed on the man who started the Spanish colony.
Cigars

Some aficionados rate hand-rolled Dominican cigars even higher than Cuban and they are certainly better value.
Cira

The tables at this friendly place with a family ambience, are set in the garden amid trees and flowers. The menu’s based mostly around goat and fish.
Club 60, Santo Domingo

Attracting the older crowd with classic rock, merengue, and ballads, this club is only open on weekends. On Friday and Saturday you can hear merengue, and on Sundays there’s Cuban son for a different Latin beat.
Cocomar

The food at this eatery is reasonable, although their paella or the seafood platter may cost a little more.
Coconut Milk

Cool coconut milk drunk straight from a freshly chopped nut is the quintessential Caribbean thirst quencher.

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For a three-course meal and a beer for one including tax and service.
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