POTENT Issue #2 - The Women's Issue

OMINICAN
REPUBLIC
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The beautiful beaches on this attractive island have been frequented by
college spring breakers for decades. Here’s why you should get in on the
fun before they get there:
1. Geographical Diversity. The
island of Hispaniola has four distinct
ecoregions. In the DR you can go hiking
and climb mountains in addition to
relaxing by the beach. The DR is unique
enough to house both the Caribbean’s
highest point (Pico Duarte) as well as its
lowest (Lake Enriquillo).
2. Waterfalls. The DR boasts the
Caribbean’s highest waterfall. At
492 feet, Salta Aqua Blanca is not to
be missed! Although, swimming into
crystal-clear pools of water beneath a
plunging waterfall should be enough
of a reason to visit.
3. Santo Domingo. The nation’s
capital, Santo Domingo, is the oldest
city in the Americas. Founded by
Bartholomew Columbus in 1496,
Santo Domingo has the largest
population of any city in the
Caribbean, with diverse dining and
happening nightlife to support its
inhabitants and visitors.
4. Rhythm. Put on your dancing
shoes and hit the town! You can’t
visit the DR without taking part
in one of the island’s most beloved
traditions: dance! Domincanos have
brought the world dances such
as merengue and bachata, but no
other dance truly resonates with
the sounds of the republic more
than perico ripiao – also known as
merengue típico.
5. Carnival. Dominican Carnival is
usually celebrated during the whole
month of February culminating
on Dominican Independence Day,
February 27. Carnival is celebrated
throughout the nation with each
town putting its unique spin on the
colorful and joyful event.