Lonely Planet Dominican Republic (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet, Michael Grosberg, Kevin Raub
Language: English
Pages: 256
ISBN: 1742204422
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Dominican Republic is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Follow in the footsteps of conquistadors in Santo Domingo, claim a spot in the sand at Playa Rincon, or dance merengue till the wee hours at a Santiago bar; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Dominican Republic and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Dominican Republic Travel Guide:
- Color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including cuisine, history, art, architecture, music, dance, sport, politics, landscapes, wildlife
- Over 28 maps
- Covers Santo Domingo, Playa Rincon, La Vega, Damajagua, Cabarete, Punta Cana, the Peninsula de Samana, Lago Enriquillo, Pico Duarte and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Dominican Republic , our most comprehensive guide to the Dominican Republic, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.
- Looking for more coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guide for a comprehensive look at what the whole region has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Michael Grosberg and Kevin Raub.
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.
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travel-related questions. The twin rooms are distinctive in having two bathrooms, one for each guest. Ask for a ‘mountain-facing’ room, if only to avoid street noise. It’s nearby sister hotel, the Brisas del Yaque was closed due to extensive renovations when we visited. Hostal Jarabacoa HOTEL $ MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 809-574-4108; Calle Hermanas Mirabal; r with fan/air-con RD$900/1300; ) A good-value option if staying in town is a priority. There’s no real lobby or public spaces to speak of, only
between 1849 and 1878 – as president of the DR. One of his first acts was an attempt to have his country annexed by the USA. 1865 Two years after the initial uprising in Santiago, triggered by the Spanish authority’s continual erosion of Dominican rights, the DR gains independence by defeating Spanish troops in the War of Restoration. 1880–1884 A handful of modern sugar mills begin operating in San Pedro de Macorís, the start of the Dominican sugar industry. 1904–1905 US Marines are sent to
and Dominican cuisines. The results are satisfying to both the eye and stomach; an outdoor patio and 2nd-floor wine and cigar bar are more casual than the stylish white-tableclothed dining room. El Mesón de la Cava DOMINICAN $$$ MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 809-533-2818; www.elmesondelacava.com; Av Mirador del Sur; mains RD$850; noon-1am) This is where Batman would take a date – this craggy stalactite-filled limestone cave is home to a unique and romantic restaurant. Formally clad waiters and soft merengue
GOOGLE MAP ( 809-320-7265; cnr Malecón & Calle López; pizzas RD$275; 10am-late) This gargantuan open-air pizza joint sits above street level on the Malecón, offering a pleasant sea breeze and great views. Good for a pizza and wine fix (there’s a decent wine list); from 10pm onward it pumps merengue and reggaeton till late. Also delivers. Terraza Las Almendras DOMINICAN $$ ( 809-854-0092; cnr Malecón & Calle A Brugal Montañez; mains RD$250; 8am-late) With pleasant outdoor seating under bright
809-912-5214) The fully equipped Rancho Mirabal riding stables are situated right on Playa Encuentro. A one-hour ride on the beach is US$25, two hours US$40 and a longer half-day ride in the mountains is US$75 including food. Rancho Montana TOUR ( 809-739-0733; www.ranchomontana.com) Located near Sabaneta de Yasica, this operation conducts trips into the mountains around Gaspar Hernandez, to the east of Cabarete. WHERE TO SHACK UP Cabarete’s beaches are its main attractions, and not just