10 Fascinating Facts About the Dominican Republic
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00:00If your travel bucket list looks empty, you're missing out.
00:03Time to explore the Dominican Republic.
00:05Home to the first permanent European settlement in the Americas,
00:09Santo Domingo was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus.
00:13This vibrant capital also boasts the New World's first cathedral, university and hospital.
00:19The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti,
00:22making it the second largest Caribbean island.
00:25And speaking of large, it hosts the Caribbean's highest peak,
00:28Pico Duarte, and its largest lake, Lake Enriquillo.
00:32If you're into music and dance, this country is the birthplace of merengue and bachata.
00:37Feel those rhythms? Baseball fan? You're in luck.
00:40The Dominican Republic has produced legends like Sammy Sosa and Pedro Martínez.
00:44Don't forget to visit the Amber Museum in Puerto Plata, home to rare blue amber.
00:49And for a taste of adventure, February's carnival offers colorful parades and the iconic Diablo Coelho.
00:56From its rich history to its stunning landscapes,
00:59the Dominican Republic is a traveler's paradise waiting to be explored.
01:03So pack your bags and discover the wonders today.