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.

Coconut Water

Drunk through a hole in the soft green coconut and sold almost everywhere, this is an incredibly refreshing drink to beat the heat.
Coco’s

A charming English-pub-style bar and restaurant serving curried lamb and rice, chicken liver and chips, accompanied by fine wines or English ales.
Coffee

Some of the best mountain-grown aromatic beans in the Caribbean are sold in vacuum-sealed tins at fairly reasonable prices.
Coffee

Locally grown coffee is delicious drunk as a simple espresso, but hotels often offer instant grains.
Cofresí

The advent of the Ocean World theme park in the vicinity of this formerly quiet fishing village, allegedly named after an infamous local pirate, has done much to change its ambience. But the delightfully curved horseshoe cove still draws many visitors to its generous expanse of sand and shade-giving trees. Expensive-looking villas gaze down from the hillsides, while behind the beach stands the up-market Hacienda Resort. The beach becomes much busier at weekends, when the surfing crowd comes in search of its hefty tides, but during the week you’re likely to be much more on your own.
Colmados

The friendly little corner stores doubling as bars are the place to go for day-to-day items such as drinks, snacks or soap. You might not find much to buy, but you’ll find the rum cheaper than in tourist stores.
Colmados

The Dominican institution of the corner-store bar is found in every neighborhood, normally with a well-stocked refrigerator, a television or a steady stream of soothing music.
Colonial, Santo Domingo

The rooms are small but well equipped with air conditioning, good bathrooms with hot water, a fridge, and a TV. The staff is friendly.
Columbus Aquapark, Sosúa

A series of breathtaking rides down steep slides and through a cave are the highlights of this exceptionally popular water-based funfair. The large complex includes over 20 different rides, some more terrifying than others, and there is a gentle rafting excursion for those unwilling to try out the precipitous waterfalls.
Comedor Adela

A busy family-run comedor , well known for its excellent home cooking. Goat meat is the local delicacy, so don’t miss their spicy and highly-satisfying goat stew.

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