Dominican Republic Map
Where is Dominican Republic? Welcome to our interactive map of Dominican Republic, which shares the nation island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Turks and Caicos lie to the north and Puerto Rico to the east. Our Dominican Republic Google map features the towns, airport, best beaches and other useful information.
The Dominican Republic offers spectacular contrasts of landscape, style and wealth, with upbeat city life in high contrast to snail-paced rural areas. Over the last 30 years or so its superb white beaches have nurtured booming package tourism, now on the wane as independent travel expands. Much of the Dominican Republic’s appeal lies in the easy-going, fun-loving population, backed up by myriad activities from watersports to whale-watching, golf, horse-riding and dancing to the island’s infectious music. Spanish is the official language and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Best for: Spectacular contrasts of landscape, superb white beaches, myriad activities include watersports, golf, whale watching, horse riding and merengue dancing. Warm and friendly locals, upbeat city life and snail-paced rural areas.
View our Dominican Republic island guide
The 5 best Beaches
- Bahia de las Aguilas (Eagles Bay), south-west
- Playa Rincon, Samana
- Punta Rucia, north-west
- Playa Esmeralda, north-east
- Isla Saona, south-east
The 5 best Restaurants
- Pat e Palo, Santo Domingo
- Adrian Tropical, Santo Domingo
- Tipico Bonao, Bonao
- Mares, Puerto Plata
- Mitre, Punta Cana
The 5 best Places to See
- Santo Domingo
- Jarabacoa Valley
- Las Terrenas, Samana
- Barahona
- Los Haitises National Park
The 5 best Things to do
- Whale-watching at Samana
- Golf on one of the 28 courses
- Watersports in Cabarete
- Hike to Pico Duarte
- White-water rafting on the Yaque del Norte river
