The Dominican Republic: the perfect plan for escaping the cold with RIU

26 January, 2023 Share

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Legend has it that good things always come to an end. We have already said goodbye to mince pies, Christmas dinners and carols, but not to the cold. As winter continues to hold us in its icy grip, is there anything you can do about it? Still not sure where to escape the freezing temperatures? Don’t panic, we’ve got the perfect solution in three simple words: The Dominican Republic.

Haven’t you been yet? There is nothing to worry about! Here’s a little tour of the best kept secrets of this Caribbean wonderland.

A potted history of the Dominican Republic

Located on the island of Hispaniola and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, the Dominican Republic borders Haiti and has a population of 11 million people. Its capital, Santo Domingo, which was the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, is the most frequently visited destination in the Caribbean. There you can get lost in the colonial city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will find the oldest cathedral in the Americas (the Catedral Primada de América, from the 16th century), as well as the first castle in America, the Palace of the Viceroy Don Diego Colón, in Plaza España. And there are many other places of cultural interest. like Parque Colón, or Columbus Park.

Palace of the Viceroy Don Diego Colón, Santo Domingo.

What should you visit in the Dominican Republic?

If you are looking for nature, the Dominican Republic is an endless well of magical places to lose yourself in. From Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean, to Saona Island, located in the Parque Nacional del Este, a true paradise dominated by crystal clear turquoise water, fine white sand and huge coconut trees.

For the more adventurous and lovers of diving, Catalina Island is surrounded by majestic coral reefs full of marine life, an ecosystem where thousands of different species coexist. It will transport you to a magical universe!  Every year, thousands of humpback whales come down from the Atlantic Ocean to the warm waters in Samaná Bay, in the northeastern part of the country, to mate and give birth.  There are plenty of boat trips that offer the possibility of seeing these gigantic and wonderful cetaceans close up – a unique experience!

And of course, Punta Cana, the closest thing to heaven on Earth, is a must. A place where you can switch off from the problems and worries of everyday life. One of the most famous beaches is Playa Arena Gorda, 26 kilometers of white sand and coconut trees that delight the millions of tourists who visit the country each year.

Hotels in the Dominican Republic

And where can you stay so you can enjoy these natural wonders to the fullest?

At the Riu Resort! A set of five hotels in Punta Cana that share a Splash Water World and where all guests can enjoy the Riu Party held in the space set up specially for these parties, in front of the Riu Bambu.

The Riu Resort in Punta Cana has five hotels, all with All Inclusive service. The Riu Bambu and Riu Naiboa offer the best possible family experience, hotels rated Fun 4 All, while if you’re looking for a place to stay as a couple, the Riu Palace Macao is an adults-only establishment, ideal for romantic getaways. The Riu Palace Punta Cana and the Riu Palace Bavaro, are the elegant hotels that round off RIU’s offerings in the resort.

Riu Palace Punta Cana.

But there’s even more RIU in the Dominican Republic! Just six kilometers away is the Riu Republica, a 1,382-room adults-only hotel with its own water park, spa and Riu Party area, where you can give it your all on the dance floor at the spectacular White and Neon parties.

Riu Republica.

In short, RIU offers you all the facilities you need to enjoy the Dominican Republic in the best possible way.