Adventure Holidays In Dominican Republic

An island of contrasts, the Dominican Republic ranges from arid semi-desert plains to verdant valleys of tropical rain forests. With magnificent beaches along its 870 mile coastline, charm and beauty are also found in the middle of the country where three impressive main mountain ranges run roughly parallel to each other. The highest mountain range on the island is the Cordillera Central , which includes the highest mountain in the Caribbean at a height of 3175m. Further to the north, the Cordillera Septentrional mountain range divides the Atlantic coast and the fertile Cibao valley while in the Southeastern region of the island, the land is arid.

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Possibilities for hiking abound in the Dominican Public, especially in the Central Highlands. National parks offer exciting opportunities to explore, as do the country's beaches. There are some excellent spots for surfing, especially along the north and east coasts, while diving is popular along the north coast. The country's undersea world has excellent reef diving, good visibility, warm waters, wrecks, caverns and marine life offering a wealth of diving experiences around the island.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Best spots for water sports

Surfing and diving is popular at Sosua and Bahía Samaná, while other well-liked dive spots include Barahona and Cabo Rojo. The main diving spots at Sosua are Las Palmitas, the Airport Wall, Five Rocks, with plenty of coral, and La Pirámide, a series of interconnecting tunnels.

Best spots for hiking & trekking

The majority of serious trekking trips take place on the Cordillera Central range, which includes Pico Duarte, the Caribbean 's highest peak.