The first city of the New World
The capital, Santo Domingo, is the oldest permanently inhabited European settlement in the Americas. It is home to the first cathedral, the first hospital and the first university in the New World, making the city an important cultural heritage site.
paradisiacal beaches
The Dominican Republic is known for its beautiful beaches. With over 1,600 kilometers of coastline lined with palm trees and turquoise water, the country is a popular destination for sun worshippers and water sports enthusiasts. Beaches such as Punta Cana and Playa RincĆ³n are among the most beautiful in the world.
