The Dominican Republic is famous for a number of items that they produce:
 Amber
This is high quality, genuine amber. It is 90% more transparent than amber found in other parts of the world, there is a 10% chance of finding an ancient insect preserved in the sap, and yellow (most common), deep red and very rare smoky green and blue colors can be found. You can find amber on its own or in jewelry.
Larimar
This is an opaque blue semi-precious gemstone that is found in the western region of the country. It has traces of green and white and brown, gray, and red can also be present. It makes fabulous jewelry.
 Rum
Of course, rum is made throughout the Caribbean, but in the Dominican Republic it is sweeter than anywhere else because they use a more natural distillation process and age it in American white oak kegs. The top three brands are Bermudez, Brugal, and Barcelo.
Mamajuana
This is a natural herbal remedy made by just a few families in the Dominican Republic . They use it as a cure-all for flus and colds and as an aphrodisiac. It is made by combining natural herbs, spices, tree leaves, and exotic tree stems mixed with honey, molasses, lemon juice, and various alcohols such as rum and wine.
Cigars
The largest producer of cigars in the entire world, the Dominican Republic has more varieties and better quality than even their Cuban neighbors. Popular brands include Romeo y Julieta, Leon Jimenez, Cojimar and Montecristo.
Art
Paintings and various other art forms can be found everywhere you go in the Dominican Republic . The Taino petroglyphs found in the caves and views of mountains, countryside, sugarcane, and the famous coastline are the most popular subjects for the art.
 Beer
In Santo Domingo they brew the exceptional Presidente Beer. It has a higher alcohol content (6%) than its American counterparts and a unique flavor.
Coffee
There are six coffee-growing regions in the Dominican Republic . This means there are six different and unique flavors. It is all produced from the Arabica bean and the coffee beans are processed within 24 hours of being hand-picked so they are always fresh. Coffee is traditionally served black with sugar cane and in an espresso cup.
Music
Both merengue and bachata music are popular in the Dominican Republic . The merengue is the national music and can be heard throughout the island. Bachata is the second choice of the locals and it is easy for visitors to find music recordings to take home with them.
 Carnival Masks
These are stunning paper-mâché masks worn by the locals whenever they hold one of their numerous festivals. These masks are more likely to be found in the carnival towns of Santo Domingo , La Vega, or Cabral, but they can be found elsewhere if you look hard enough.
|
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea . It shares the island with the nation of Haiti and the island itself is the second largest island in the Caribbean . The country is divided into six regions: Central, the North Coast, the North East Coast, the East Coast, the South Central Coast, and the South West Coast .
The Dominican Republic is situated on the island of Hispaniola , which is the most geographically diverse island in the Caribbean . It hosts both rainforests and desert; clear, azure waters and white beaches along side lush country side and mountains; savannahs and mangrove swamps. And the Dominican Republic is only about the size of the US states New Hampshire and Vermont put together! The people of the Dominican Republic are also very proud of the fact that Christopher Columbus' first colony, La Isabela, and Spain's first new world city, Santo Domingo are both in their beautiful country.
Another spectacular reason for anyone to visit the country of Dominican Republic is for the whale watching. The great humpback whale migrates to the waters of the northern coast of the Dominican Republic to mate and to give birth. This spectacular show can be experienced between January and March every year.