Regions of the Dominican Republic

Eastern Dominican Republic

Along with the capital, the Samaná peninsula, and the Punta Cana region, the eastern part of the Dominican Republic is the country's most populated and also the most tourist-heavy, even if the northern coast also attracts its share of visitors. It’s also the area that best matches what many people imagine when they think of the destination: long, beautiful beaches and countless resort complexes.

• Eastern Dominican Republic in detail

Northern Dominican Republic

If there’s one region that encapsulates the country’s geographical diversity, it’s the northern part, called Cibao, centered around the cities of Puerto Plata and Santiago de los Caballeros. Here, the beaches and hotels of the Atlantic coast sit alongside the inland mountains, complete with nature and adventure activities.

• Northern Dominican Republic

Southern Dominican Republic

This is the least populated, least economically developed, and least visited region of the Dominican Republic. Thanks to—or because of—this, this part of the country has retained a wild character, both along its coastline and in its mountainous interior. Here, you’ll find a different Dominican Republic, off the beaten path and far from the atmosphere of the rest of the island...

• Southern Dominican Republic