Cárnival Dominicana: A Guide for Travelers
Reveling in Dominican Republic Carnival — a lively, vibrant, and surprisingly competitive event in Santo Domingo. Here’s what to expect.
Dominican Republic
Traveling to the Dominican Republic?
Here, you’ll find all our Dominican Republic travel stories, budget travel tips, backpacking destinations, top sights, and more.<
Destinations include Jarabacoa, Samana (Las Galeras and Playa Rincon), things to do in Santo Domingo, off-the-beaten-path places to visit, and more.
Jarabacoa: City of Everlasting Spring
Jarabacoa is nestled in the Dominican Republic’s Cordillera Central. We’ve come to visit a friend, hike some waterfalls, and explore a less-traveled part of the country.
Samaná Peninsula: Las Galeras & Playa Rincon
Our Dominican Republic backpacking trip takes us to Las Galeras on the the Samaná Peninsula for beach hopping and fun in the sun, including a hop over to world-renowned Playa Rincon.
Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial
Day Two brought out the Dominican sunshine and people, allowing for a nice stroll around Old Town Santo Domingo and its many historical and fascinating sights.
Backpacking Dominican Republic
This spring we took a trip down to the Caribbean to explore the oldest Western settlement in the New World and visit a missionary friend.