Dominican Republic Highlights

Get a new lease of life on the sunny shores and colourful streets of the Dominican Republic

• Lively Caribbean island with a big heart and colourful culture
• Home of the Merengue and the Bachata dance styles
• Catch a baseball game at Estadio Quisqueya
• Go whale spotting off the Samana Peninsula
• Fly through the Dominican jungle on a zip line
• Visit in February to celebrate Carnival

Vibrant culture

The Dominican Republic is fantastic for family holidays and Caribbean getaways, thanks to its colourful culture, idyllic beaches and year-round tropical climate. For a real taste of the island, visit the colonial buildings of Santo Domingo, catch a baseball game at Estadio Quisqueya, then dance the Merengue at an authentic Dominican dance hall.

Tropical adventures

Venture outside the resorts and you’ll discover a picture-perfect tropical paradise, from the hidden forests and caves of the Three Eyes national park to the magical blue waters of Hoyo Azul. Hike up the majestic Mt. Pico Duarte, fly through the jungle on a zipline, or explore the caverns of Cueva de las Maravillas or “Cave of Wonders”.

Golden beaches

After exploring cities and jungles, there’s nothing like a lazy day on the beach at your all-inclusive resort – though how lazy is up to you. The warm clear waters of the Caribbean Sea are perfect for water sports from surfing to stand-up paddle boards. For something different, enjoy a crayfish cruise, explore a coral reef or go on a family-friendly whale watching!

Facts about the Dominican Republic

Direct Flying Time: 9 hours
Airport: Punta Cana International Airport
Time Difference: -5 Hours
Currency: Dominican Peso and US dollar
Best months to visit: Dec - Mar
Well Known for: Tropical paradise & Beautiful beaches
Languages: Spanish & English

Our resorts in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is famous for beautiful beaches, tropical forests and the majestic Mt. Pico Duarte. You can learn the merengue in the dance halls of Santa Domingo, explore a piece of the country’s history at La Aurora Cigar Factory, or savour some delicious Dominican rum at one of the many distilleries. Venture outside the cities, however, and you’ll discover a picture-perfect tropical paradise, from the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua, to the hidden forests and caves of the Three Eyes national park, to the magical blue waters of Hoyo Azul.

Club Med is the perfect springboard for your Dominican Republic holiday. When you’re not on our family dolphin adventure or enjoying the luxuries of our crayfish cruise, you’ll enjoy exquisite cuisine, world-class sports and sea activities, and excellent kids and teens’ clubs packed with fun, all in the beautiful and serene surroundings of our all-inclusive family holiday resort ready for your Caribbean Holiday!

Michès Playa Esmeralda

Choose eco-chic and a resort located in an untouched, pristine destination, tucked away from the world. Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda is the ideal location to unearth the many gems of the Dominican Republic. Your luxury family holiday will take place at an environmentally-friendly, beachside hideaway where stunning sand and seas can be enjoyed from the Coco Plum Beach Lounge or your own private pool. Rejuvenate in the luxurious Zen Oasis reserved for adults. Take everyone on an adventure of a lifetime at Explorer Cove or hunt for the Secret Chocolate Room. Learn to salsa or swing from the top of a mountain. Paradise awaits.

Punta Cana

Club Med Punta Cana has the perfect festival atmosphere for an all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic where every experience has been carefully crafted for your pleasure. With a Zen Oasis and smoothie & cocktail bar for adults, a family pool and acrobatics playground for the kids, this Caribbean resort has the best of both worlds.

Dominican Republic Weather

Monthly weather averages in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has a beautiful tropical climate and enjoys glorious warm temperatures all year round. Even January, the coldest month, only experiences average lows of about 21°C, so you can safely leave your sweaters at home.

Summer and autumn can be wet and stormy, so the best time to visit the Dominican Republic is between December and May when the weather is drier and you can expect average highs between 29°C and 31°C.

Summer Months

Minimum temperature

Maximum temperature

Sunshine

Rainfall

May

23°C

31°C

9h

71mm

June

24°C

32°C

9h

99mm

July

24°C

32°C

10h

89mm

August

24°C

32°C

10h

89mm

September

24°C

32°C

9h

128mm

October

22°C

32°C

9h

110mm

Winter Months

Minimum temperature

Maximum temperature

Sunshine

Rainfall

November

23°C

30°C

8h

116mm

December

22°C

29°C

8h

87mm

January

21°C

29°C

9h

85mm

February

21°C

29°C

9h

49mm

March

21°C

30°C

9h

55mm

April

22°C

31°C

10h

85mm

Discover Dominican Republic

High peaks and green valleys, windy cliffs and dense mangroves, white sand beaches and glittering waters

Caribbean charm comes as standard during your stay in the Dominican Republic

From tropical excursions to lobster tasting on the beach and the rhythms of bachata, there’s everything you need to take the time to sit back and relax. Plan your stay in the Dominican Republic at your own pace.

YOUR HOLIDAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: NATURE IN ALL ITS FORMS

Enjoy nature at its most luxuriant during your all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic. From fine sandy beaches to tropical forests, the country’s landscapes are as different as they are fascinating. In the South-East, venture amongst the exotic foliage of Cotubanamá National Park and explore the exceptional marine fauna with its manatees and dolphins. Just opposite, on the island of Sanoa, you can play at being a modern-day Robinson Crusoe on the white sandy beaches, lined with coconut trees.

The clear waters are all yours along with a tranquillity that will truly make you feel like a castaway. Finally, to round off your adventure, take a horseback ride through the forest and cool off in the refreshing waters of the El Limon waterfall, 50m high.

We’ll help you make the most of this paradise with all the little touches that make up a true luxury holiday. From the personalised transfers to the cocktail mixed especially for you by our bartender, to rooms that feel an organic part of your environment: everything is designed to help you relax, explore and feel at one with this magnificent island.

EMBRACE THIS WONDERFUL MIXED CULTURE

After recharging your batteries in the heart of nature, take a walk in the footsteps of the first inhabitants and go back in time in the Indigenous Eyes ecological park of Punta Cana. Its dozen clear-water lakes make this site a paradise on earth.
Continue your all-inclusive holiday and set sail for a cruise aboard the Club Med 2 to discover the cultural mix of the Dominican Republic. In Santo Domingo, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation, which dates back to the time of the conquistadors.
Conclude your all-inclusive stay in the Dominican Republic as you relax to the beat of bachata or merengue. Born here on the island, you’ll love these dance rhythms with their enchanting cultural mix.

MOVE TO THE CARIBBEAN BEAT: THE PLEASURE'S ALL INCLUDED WHEN YOU STAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

An all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic means taking it easy and slowing down the pace. After a swim in the turquoise waters of the Hoyo Azul cenote, head for Punta Cana beach and enjoy a tasty plantain banana soup called sancocho, or a marinated lobster. With renewed energy courtesy of your tasty meal, treat yourself to a round of golf at Corales, while enjoying the calming sound of the waves that meet the shore just a few metres from the green.

Resorts in Dominican Republic

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