Dominican Republic

Walk the largest Dominican city, Santo Domingo, also the capital of this Caribbean country. Located by the sea, Santo Domingo boasts a well-preserved colonial district you can explore on foot. Feast your eyes on the 16th-century buildings, palatial houses, and beautiful churches. See the oldest cathedral built in the Americas, Catedral Santa Maria la Menor, and Alcazar de Colon, America’s first castle.

Learn how the unassuming cacao tree is harvested and turned into delectable chocolate treats.

Head to the northern coast of the island for your next adventure.

Discovered in 1851, the Pomier Caves house the largest collection of rock art in the Caribbean. The drawings date as far back as 2000 years and are believed to be a product of the Taino, Carib, and Igneri people of the Caribbean. Visit the 55 caves, where there are over 6,000 carvings and drawings made from charcoal depicting human and animal life.

Slide down natural waterslides and swim through caverns.

Catch a glimpse of the city's serene beauty and colonial past as your TD guides through its most historically significant spots. You'll even get to ride the country's only aerial tramway to the top of Isabel de Torres peak. From there take in the breathtaking views of Bahia de Puerto Plata and a smaller version of the Brazilian Christ the Redeemer statue.

Learn how to make an authentic Dominican meal with your peers.

Travel east to Las Terrenas with a stop in Cabarete.

Soar above this Caribbean island and enjoy breathtaking views of the treetops below.

Journey to a local farm to see what types of crops grow in the Dominican Republic.

Explore one of the highest waterfalls in the Dominican Republic!

Learn how to dance the merengue and bachata to the tunes of traditional folk music.

Established in 1976, this national park traverses mangrove forests, limestone hills, sinkholes, and caverns.

Board your flight to North America and reflect on the incredible memories you've created.