The Dominican Republic has statistically proven that it is the most popular of destinations in the Caribbean. The tourist arrival rate was over 6.1 million visitors a year in 2016 and increased by another 219,000+ in 2017, totaling the inter annual rate to 3.8% over the last year.
56.3% of tourists are from North America, 25.9% from Europe, 12.8% from South America and 4.6% from Central America, the remaining .4% is from Asia and other parts of the world.
Some of the major attractions are year-round golfing, Carnival Dominicana, kite-surfing and a wide variety of other water sports, as well some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. With the white sand beaches, crystal clear warm ocean waters and a tropical climate on average temperature of 26C or 79F for most of the year, makes it a island paradise.
The island is geographically diverse, home to both the tallest mountain, Pico Duarte and the lowest level point, Lake Enrriquillo. The island has valleys, mountains, orchards, farmlands, dairy and poultry farms, caves and waterfalls and beaches, these are just some of the sights that tourists come to enjoy.
Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country, situated just two hours south of Miami, less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities. Known for our warm and hospitable people, Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history and rich culture.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south, our lush tropical island paradise boasts nearly 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of coastline, 250 miles (402 km) of the world’s top beaches, magnificent resorts and hotels, and a variety of sports, recreation and entertainment options. Here you can dance to the pulse pounding thrill of the merengue, renew in our luxurious and diverse accommodations, explore ancient relics of centuries past, delight in delicious Dominican gastronomy or enjoy ecotourism adventures in our magnificent national parks, mountain ranges, rivers, and beaches.
