19 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Dominican Republic - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Los Tres Ojos

This trio of Dominican cave lakes comprise a colorful biosphere of natural life.

La Caña, Dominican Republic

Cuevas de las Maravillas (Cave of Wonders)

Caves covered in ancient Taino paintings.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

El Meson de la Cava

Renowned restaurant tucked in a cave once occupied by buccaneers.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Museo Del Ambar (Amber Museum)

Collection of fossils, plants, and ancient animals encased in amber.

Sosúa, Dominican Republic

Castillo Mundo King

An eccentric German artist built this weird and wondrous castle packed with shocking sculptures and alien art.

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Altos de Chavon

This replica medieval European village in the Dominican Republic was built by a Hollywood set designer.

Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Faro a Colon (Columbus Lighthouse)

The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Ruins of the Hospital of St. Nicolas of Bari

The first hospital in the New World.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Dominican Republic

Morir Soñando

“To die dreaming” tastes like an orange creamsicle.

Stinking Toe Fruit

If you can get past the foot odor, its pulp is great in smoothies.

Dulce de Leche Cortada

This sweet, caramelized dessert comes from curdled milk.

Mauby

Caribbean tree bark gives this drink its bittersweet flavor.

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