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South Coast excursions

The following tourist attractions are easy to reach from Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, La Romana, Bayahibe, San Pedro de Macoris.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Rebublic and the oldest city in the New World. It was founded in 1496. Fortresses, palaces and chapels of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo date back to the early 16th century. Walking through these streets means travelling through the history.
At the same time, nowadays Santo Domingo is a modern, cosmopolitic city. If you happen to come here at night, you'll have a chance to visit Santo Domingo bars and discos, enjoy the city's hopping nightlife and dance to dance to the best merengue, salsa and lambada beats.

Saona Island

Saona Island has a territory of 110 square km. Travelers visit it to see its white sand beaches and clear waters, diverse marine life, historic and cultural ruins from the pre-Columbian period. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage. Saona is a part of the National Park of the East.

Altos de Chavon

This artist village recalls hillside villages of the south of France and Italy and has one of the finest art schools in the country. Here you will be able to spend your day shopping, visit the Taino Indian Museum, and exploring the unique village.

Catalina Island

This picturesque island is situated close to La Romana. has a beautiful white sandy beach and a reef protected waters. In 1969 there were new rules announced to protect the ecology of the island. Since then there have been no new construction done on the Catalina Island. It is a wonderful place for diving and snorkeling.

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