Rough Guides Dominican Republic is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring the Dominican Republic's cities, historic regions and natural landscapes – from Santo Domingo and the southeast to the Samaná Peninsula and the Silver Coast.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This travel guide to the Dominican Republic covers:

• Santo Domingo – The historic Zona Colonial, the first cathedral of the New World, vibrant nightlife and museums.
• The southeast – World-class resorts of Punta Cana, white-sand beaches, Boca Chica and offshore islands like Isla Saona.
• The Samaná Peninsula and Parque Nacional Los Haitises – Whale watching, lush rainforests, secluded beaches and dramatic mangrove forests.
• The Silver Coast – Puerto Plata, Victorian architecture, kitesurfing at Cabarete and the beaches of Sosúa.
• The Cibao – The fertile central valley, Santiago de los Caballeros, tobacco plantations and the peaks of the Cordillera Central.
• Lesser-known Dominican Republic – The southwest, the remote wilderness of Barahona, Bahía de las Águilas and the saltwater Lake Enriquillo.

The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore the Dominican Republic with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Dominican Republic.