17 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Dominican Republic - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Dominican Republic

Los Tres Ojos

Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Los Tres Ojos

This trio of Dominican cave lakes comprise a colorful biosphere of natural life.

18.4787, -69.8575

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Cuevas de las Maravillas

La Caña, Dominican Republic

Cuevas de las Maravillas (Cave of Wonders)

Caves covered in ancient Taino paintings.

18.4515, -69.1605

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

El Meson de la Cava

Renowned restaurant tucked in a cave once occupied by buccaneers.

18.4417, -69.9571

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Ruins of the Hospital of St. Nicolas of Bari

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Ruins of the Hospital of St. Nicolas of Bari

The first hospital in the New World.

18.4750, -69.8854

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Museo Del Ambar (Amber Museum)

Collection of fossils, plants, and ancient animals encased in amber.

19.7965, -70.6922

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Altos de Chavon

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Altos de Chavon

This replica medieval European village in the Dominican Republic was built by a Hollywood set designer.

18.4206, -68.8899

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Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Faro a Colon (Columbus Lighthouse)

The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else.

18.4787, -69.8683

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Ruins of a church at La Isabela

La Isabela, Dominican Republic

La Isabela

Columbus' failed colony in the New World.

19.8884, -71.0809

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Dominican Republic

Morir Soñando

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Morir Soñando

“To die dreaming” tastes like an orange creamsicle.

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Stinking Toe Fruit

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Stinking Toe Fruit

If you can get past the foot odor, its pulp is great in smoothies.

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Boucan

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Boucan

This grill defined a new breed of pirates.

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Mamajuana

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Mamajuana

This alcoholic drink has medicinal properties (and sometimes contains turtle penis).

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