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About The Dominican Republic
A Little History
The beautiful country of the Dominican Republic sits on the island of Hispaniola, home to over 11 million people. Hispaniola was originally named La Isla Espanola, by Christopher Columbus when he disembarked onto the island in the 1400s.
The indigenous people of the Dominican Republic were Taino Indians, hunters, gathers, and farmers, from the Yucatan Peninsula and South America. The rich ancestry of the Dominican people also includes Spanish and African predecessors.
Dominicans are proud of their heritage and their history. Puerto Plata, Santiago, and the capital city of Santo Domingo are just some of the places that are home to statues, cathedrals, and monuments, to the countries engaging remote and recent history. The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Meador, the first Cathedral in the Americas, and the Plaza de la Pandora, celebrating the Dominican Flag, are both located in Santo Domingo, and are noteworthy places of interest to visit.
Fun Facts
- The Dominica Republic is the birth place of the famous Marengue dance.
- In the 1800s the Dominican Republic declared its independence from Spanish rule and slavery.
- The Puerto Plata Aerial Tram is the only tourist cable car system in the Caribbean.
- The infamous pirate Black Beard as well as Christopher Columbus, spent a lot of time in the Dominican Republic.
- A statue of Christ the Redeemer and a botanical garden are located at the top of the Isabel de Torres mountain, in Puerto Plata.
- Roberto Clemente, Oscar de la Renta, Zoe Saldana, and David Ortiz are all Dominicans.
- The Dominican Republic is the oldest colonial settlement in the Americas.
- The remains of Christopher Columbus are interned in Santo Domingo, at the Faro a Colon. (English Translation - Light House)
- The city of La Vega hosts the oldest and largest Carnival in the Dominican Republic. The celebration is world renowned and takes place every Sunday in February, culminating in the capital city of Santo Domingo, to commemorate Independence Day.
Weather On The North Coast
The Dominican Republic has a traditional tropical climate that is normally warm and sunny, with some rain and humidity. Below is the average weather for Puerto Plata, the North Coast.
High Temperature (January, February, and March)
88 Degrees Fahrenheit
31 Degrees Celsius
Low Temperature (January, February and March)
69 Degrees Fahrenheit
20 Degrees Celsius
Humidity Levels (January, February and March)
82%
Rainy Season
May to October
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Season
June - November
(August and September being peak months)