DK Travel : Dominican Republic : Editor's choice

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Cattle Egret

The heron-like white bird can be seen in almost every field, and especially around flea-ridden cattle.
Chicharones

Deep-fried pieces of crunchy pork rind or crackling, sometimes chicken pieces are also used.
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.
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.
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.
Creolean Pine

The only pine widespread in the Caribbean, this tree flourishes at altitudes above 6,500 ft (1,981 m), as on the flanks of Pico Duarte. The dense forests of the interior are filled with their distinctive fresh odor, creating an illusion of the Alps in the tropics.
Crocodiles

Like their relatives in Lago Enriquillo, the Northwest’s American crocodiles are not remotely aggressive, fleeing approaching humans and thriving on fish. Their preferred habitat are mangrove forests.
Dress

Even impoverished Dominicans make a huge effort to look well dressed. Scruffiness is not appreciated.