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Dominican Republic - Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers

Flights: Find deals on airfare to Dominican Republic (arriving in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

Things to Do: Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 22 attractions in Puerto Plata

Ocean World is really two parts. The Adventure Park is the main one,  It has 5 main areas; dolphins, sharks, sea lions, birds, and tigers. Everything has an "encounter" that you can purchase. An...

Attraction type: Aquarium; Casino; Water park
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Playa Rincon, Samana Peninsula
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic
Attraction type: Beach
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La Sirena, Dominican Republic
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This group of interconnected underwater caverns that makes for an unforgettable diving experience.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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El Limon, Dominican Republic
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This dive site is a 69-foot-long tugboat that sits intact on the seafloor.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 22 attractions in Puerto Plata

The most popular beach in Puerto Plata is located on the Dominican Republic's famous Amber Coast.

Attraction type: Beach; Resort community
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Samana Bay, Samana Peninsula
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This bay is best known for the frequency with which humpback whales and dolphins are seen here.

Attraction type: Bay
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Bayahibe, La Romana
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 15 attractions in La Romana

This quiet beach in La Romana is ringed with palm trees.

Attraction type: Beach
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Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 18 attractions in Punta Cana
Attraction type: Beach
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Sosua Beach, Dominican Republic
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This often crowded beach features white sand and turquoise waters.

Attraction type: Beach
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Boca Chica, Santo Domingo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 59 attractions in Santo Domingo

This scenic beach is one of the closest beach resorts to Santo Domingo.

Attraction type: Beach
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Cabarete Beach, Puerto Plata
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 22 attractions in Puerto Plata

Although most known for windsurfing, this beach and its surrounding area play host to a variety of outdoor activities.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 22 attractions in Puerto Plata
Attraction type: Beach
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Lake Enriquillo (Lago Enriquillo), Dominican Republic
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This rural 13-mile-long lake near the Haiti border is the lowest point in the Caribbean and is a popular tourist attraction for spotting crocodiles.

Attraction type: Lake
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Playa Grande, Cabrera
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Cabrera
Attraction type: Beach
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The Caves, Dominican Republic
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This group of connected rocks and boulders provides an interesting site for divers.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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Cofres Beach, Puerto Plata
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 22 attractions in Puerto Plata

This small beach has good views of Puerto Plata.

Attraction type: Beach
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San Rafael, Dominican Republic
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

A popular beach location for swimming in the Caribbean.

Attraction type: Beach
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The Whales (Las Ballenas), Samana Peninsula
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This group of various-sized rocks creates a series of interconnected tunnels for divers.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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Gri Gri Lagoon, Dominican Republic
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 184 attractions in Dominican Republic

This freshwater lagoon is covered with a canopy of mangrove trees.

Attraction type: Lake; Geological formation
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Lago Oviedo (Lake Oviedo), Dominican Republic

A small saltwater lake inhabited by flamingos in the winter.

Attraction type: Lake
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