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Visit the Colonial District of Santo Domingo, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. It has an impressive collection of European architecture and bears the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited city in the New World. It was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus.

While you're visiting the vibrant city of Santo Domingo, be sure to visit the Malecon. This seaside promenade stretches along 10 km of the coast, providing space for lively discos, ocean view cafes, and places for people to stroll and people watch.

A popular excursion for those interested in nature is the Lago Enriquillo. It's a saltwater lake the size of Manhattan, and is home to crocodiles, iguanas, rhinos, and more birds than you'll be able to count. Explore the unspoilt beauty and wildlife.

If you'd like to know more about the people, history and culture of the Dominican Republic, then make a stop by the Museo del Hombre Dominicano in Santo Domingo. It houses fascinating exhibits about the indigenous Taino peoples as well as the country's African heritage.

If you've booked your flight to the Dominican Republic at the right time of year, then go whale watching in Samana Bay. Humpback whales comes here to breed, giving tourists a rare opportunity to see these gargantuan, yet gentle sea creatures.