I am going to DR with a friend for 3 days. Does anybody have any recommendations on where to go or what to do? Thanks!

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Martha, If you can afford the time to take a bus up to Samaná, you'd see some of the most beautiful jungle there is.

Here's my experience there https://travelstoke.matadornetwork.com/lists/b6Eaad6n/ As for Santo Domingo, a friend of mine recommends the colonial zone

Dayana Aleksandrova

Here are some more ideas from Ally https://travelstoke.matadornetwork.com/lists/R621BDKa/

Mark Hanna

I got away from the resorts and went to Samana. Great location. If you make it there I’d research some of the hikes. You can walk a couple of hours and wind up on some of the nicest beaches. Best part, you might be the only one on it the entire day!

Mark Hanna

If you have a car there are good day trips around there too. There’s a cool hike/waterfall nearby

Dayana Aleksandrova

Blue Shoes Adventures ?

Blue Shoes Adventures

Oh Martha...there are so many places to go and so much to do, I could spend the next few days writing...but, I’ll focus first on the top two regions (on my opinion) and the capital: 1. East Coast: Bávaro beach, Punta Blanca Beach/Restaurant, Juanillo Beach at CapCana, Macao Beach (and surfing… More

Thomas MANDER-JONES

Following these recommendations allow me to fill in and elaborate on a few points. The zona colonial and central region for a spot of adventure are jewels of Isla Hispañola. As a country the DR has a wealth of attractions and biodiversity. The zona colonial for any history buff should be first up.… More