Beautiful white beaches and natural beauty are main allies of tourism in this exotic country...
Residents of Dominican Republic are some of most hospitable nations in Caribbean. Capital is Santo Domingo and it is under protection of UNESCO for cultural heritage and specific architecture. City was founded by first Europeans in this part of the world.
Whole country can be separated on peninsula Samana, north, south, east shore and middle part. Samana is exotic part of Dominican Republic. Endless beaches with coconut trees over the blue sea create feeling of heaven.
Santo Domingo during history had many problems. It was founded in 1496. by Bartolommeo Kolona, Columbus brother. First cathedral in the new world was built here, first monastery and hospital. In 1526. it was destroyed by earthquake. During 17th century it was attacked by British and Spanish forces and then it fell under control of Haiti. Today it is city with 2.5 million residents, museum, great night life, restaurants...
