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Check out the Dominican Republic’s top dive sites

Easily accessible from North and South America, the Dominican Republic is a top Caribbean dive destination boasting palm-lined white sandy beaches and warm, crystal clear waters. Warm, tropical weather makes this country a year-round holiday destination. Diving the Dominican Republic offers beautiful reefs covered in colorful hard corals, giant barrel sponges, and bright purple sea fans. The reefs are abuzz with all the typical Caribbean fish species, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and the occasional spotted eagle ray. More adventurous divers can enjoy the many deep shipwrecks and wall dives or venture out to the Silver Bank, one of the best areas in the world to swim with whales. Finish your day amongst this nation’s rich culture, lively music, and exotic food to make the perfect Caribbean vacation.

Puerto Plata

Punta Cana

Santo Domingo