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.

El Conuco, Santo Domingo

Dominican food is the specialty at this restaurant, which looks like a rustic dwelling. Opt for the fixed-price buffet, which is more extensive in the evening than at lunchtime, or eat à la carte . Dancers and musicians perform in native costume
El Gran Artesa

Located in Hotel Caribani, this upmarket, air-conditioned restaurant serves Dominican and international food, either à la carte or from a buffet.
El Gran Segovia

An air-conditioned restaurant with rustic wooden seating and nautical decor. The cuisine is typically Dominican with lots of local seafood.
El Jalapeño

Snacks and Mexican food are the fare in this restaurant run by a Puerto Rican family. It has a small disco on the roof.
El Marinique

An open-air seaside restaurant serving terrific food – notably papaya crêpes with maple syrup, and mouthwatering pizza.
El Mosquito

Set in the Pueblo de los Pescadores, this is a pleasant seafront bar and a popular meeting place. Owners Vero and Alex are expert at blending amazing, large drinks.
El Paraíso

A beach bar offering refreshing drinks, delectable fish, and shrimp – baked or fried.
El Paraíso

The small seaside town called Paradise is aptly named, with a gorgeous, if somewhat unkempt beach. It’s shaded by sea grape trees (see Sea Grape) and bisected by a cool freshwater stream.
El Paraíso, Playa El Valle

Serves delicious fish and shrimp from a beach shack under palm trees.
El Pescador

A Spanish-owned restaurant with terra-cotta walls and colored lights outside. Seafood is the specialty, with fish, lobster, shrimp, and crab served with a small salad and rice.

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