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Best time to visit

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The best time to visit the Dominican Republic is the dry season, from December to May. Warm tropical winter is an excellent period to go surfing and hiking, spend time on the beach, or encounter majestic humpback whales off the Dominican Republic coast. Shoulder season in May and June provides a good opportunity to save money on accommodation. In the summer, prices drop further, however, the weather gets hot and more humid, with a chance of a storm or a hurricane.

23 things to do in Dominican Republic

Hoyo Azul

all year round Nature

Explore an impressive swimming hole planted in the foot of a cliff

Lobster

July–February Food

Seize the moment to relish this tender crustacean meat!

Dia de las Mercedes (Our Lady of Mercy Day)

September 24 Event

Take part in numerous colorful processions honoring the saint

The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival

October 27, 2023 Event

Feel the power of good old Caribbean jazz

Mango

mid-April–late October Food

What a time to relish the juicy mango flesh and enjoy life!

Montaña Redonda

all year round Nature

Play on swings on the top of the most instagrammable mountain of Dominicana!

Whale Watching

mid-December–mid-April (peak: mid-January–March) Activity

Watch those lovely giants breaching the water surface gracefully

27 Waterfalls of Damajagua (27 Charcos)

all year round Activity

Try an exciting activity with truly breathtaking views

Surfing

all year round Activity

How about riding Dominicana's high-class waves?

Hiking

December–April Activity

Take your backpack on and get ready for exciting adventures!

Breadfruit (Buen Pan)

all year round Food

You will easily recognize it by its green and spiky exterior

Procigar

February 16-21, 2025 Event

Learn the tobacco rolling craft in cigars capital of the world

White Water Rafting

December–March Activity

Breathtaking views of Central Highlands are better seen from the water

Hurricane Season

June 1–November 30 Weather

Choosing unpopular months is both a risky and thrilling plan

Espiritu Santo

early June (first or second week) Event

Once a year, streets flood out with drummers playing congo for an unusual celebration

Cacao

all year round Food

Nutritious, organic, and aromatic cacao is impossible to resist

Festival de Merengue (Merengue Festival) in Dominican Republic

July (last week)–August (first week) Event

This exciting and flirtatious dance plays a major role in the Dominican culture

Beaches

December–April Activity

Put on your best bathing suit and explore most incredible beaches of the Dominican Republic!

Easter & Holy Week (Semana Santa)

March 24–31, 2024 Event

Holy week is a great chance to observe the Dominican Republic at its best

New Year's Eve in the Dominican Republic

December 31–January 1 Event

The final countdown in the tropical climate is a lifetime experience

Dia de la Constitucion (Constitution Day)

November 4, 2024 Event

The Dominican Republic had more Constitutions than any other country in the world

Horseback Riding

all year round (best time: December–April) Activity

Step back in time and explore the tropical paradise on a horseback

Diving and Snorkeling

all year round (best time: June–September) Activity

Coral reefs around the coast have caused many shipwrecks, which can now be seen up close

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