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Tour to Salto del Limon, Samana, Dominican Republic

Karoline Urena — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:40:19 +0000

If you're traveling to Samana, Dominican Republic don’t forget to take an excursion to Salto del Limon, a cascade of about 40 m. high that culminates in a pool of fresh and crystal clear water where you can give you a totally relaxing bath.

The Salto del Limon is about 300 m. sea level and its route can be done either on foot or riding a horse or mule on a trip of between one and

Samana Beaches: An adventure through virgin beaches

Karoline Urena — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:30:08 +0000

Playa Bonita-Bonita Beach

Playa Bonita is located in the town of Las Terrenas, 48 Km. from Samana, in the wonderful bay of the same name, known as one of the most beautiful around the Dominican Republic.

Is located 3 miles from town and 5 kilometers from the airfield El Portillo, and very near Playa Cosón. Undoubtedly, the two best beaches in the Samana area, surrounded by

Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic

Karoline Urena — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:11:32 +0000

Los Haitises National Park (El Parque Nacional de Los Haitises) is a place to visit when traveling to Samana, Dominican Republic. Located in the Bay of Samana, but also took part of the provinces of Monte Plata and Hato Mayor, consists of 208 km. square of humid tropical vegetation, which allows visiting the park through their fabulous mangroves. Haitises means high land or land of mountains.

It is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful corners of the

Top 5 Things to do in the Dominican Republic

Karoline Urena — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:14:30 +0000

1. Tour to Cayo Levantado, Samana

Located at the entrance of the Samana Bay, Cayo Levantado is an island of just one square kilometer of tropical Caribbean. It is a perfect place to escape one day and contemplate and enjoy its beautiful turquoise waters, two beaches of white sand, as well as being

Where to Go in Puerto Plata: Ocean World Adventure Park

Karoline Urena — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:17:39 +0000

Ocean World Adventure Park is one of the most attractive parks of the Dominican Republic. This is a water park attraction where live marine animals. A place full of interesting activities to spend a magic moment and to make contact with marine life.

The theme park Ocean World is located on the shores of the province of Puerto Plata, north coast of the Dominican Republic, in Cofresi Beach.

Punta Cana Excursion: Tour to Santo Domingo

Karoline Urena — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:44:10 +0000

Another trip that usually takes place from any hotel in Punta Cana is the one that leads to Santo Domingo. A trip to a city filled with a deep history associated with the conquest of the Americas.

During the visit to Santo Domingo you can see beautiful places such as the Colonial City, hosted in the historic center of Santo Domingo and starting point in the history of the new world. From this point of departure you will

Punta Cana Excursion: A Jeep Tour

Karoline Urena — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:38:42 +0000

If you want to explore in greater depth the Dominican life you should not pass up the opportunity to make the Jeep tour, a beautiful ride in 4x4 where you can tour the fields of Punta Cana, its cocoa and coffee plantations, the vast fields of sugar cane, visit the small villages of Haitian cane cutters coming in contact with the natives and noting the harsh life of peasants. Or you can taste the fruit of time on a plantation, or even see a real cockfight.

Punta Cana Excursion: ATV Tours

Karoline Urena — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:47:48 +0000

Another interesting excursion that is done from Punta Cana is the path on ATVs (Quads), an outing in which besides the amazing beauty of the places to go, you deep into the harsh reality of many towns in the area, where poverty is on the agenda, yes, contrasting with the enormous happiness with the people who live there. It is a moral lesson; can you be happier, having so little?

The trip starts from the base where are

Tour to the Marinarium Marine Park and Aquarium

Karoline Urena — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:56:58 +0000

Marinarium is a unique marine park in the east of the Dominican Republic that allows visitors to discover the wonders of the reef and marine life.

One of the more enjoyable tours one can take in Punta Cana is to Marinarium, an excellent marine park that offers the chance to swim with nurse sharks and sting rays.

The tour takes place aboard a glass-bottomed boat designed perfectly to

Mamajuana: A Traditional Dominican Drink

Karoline Urena — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:16:50 +0000

The mamajuana is an alcoholic drink from Dominican Republic, a very Dominican potion that is surrounded by myths and stories. Roots, leaves, sticks and sweet spices are blended in a crafty form for the enjoyment of a drink that for a long time have drunk the palates in camps and cities.

The mixture is introduced into a glass bottle, which is a simple process, which includes a reserve of time, patience and rum, and thus it becomes a