The best attractions of the Dominican Republic for a multi-generation trip

The Dominican Republic is the multigenerational destination par excellence in the Caribbean. In addition to its beautiful beaches, it has a wide range of nature reserves, theme parks, museums, guided tours, good food and other attractions that meet the different needs of both grandparents and parents and children of all ages.
"Multigenerational travel is a growing trend in the industry and our destination meets all that is sought: rest, fun, good hospitality, quality services and unique landscapes," says Magaly Toribio, Marketing Advisor of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic Dominican "Each region offers the best to visit as a family; the proximity between them is an exclusive advantage to enjoy, in a short period of time, attractions of different styles. "
Whether resting while taking a drink on the beach, flying with a zip line over the forest, visiting fabulous waterfalls or waterfalls or enjoying a show with music and tasty cuisine, children, youth, parents and grandparents have the most attractive proposals . We present below some options distributed throughout the country to take into account, according to the tastes:

1) Beaches and relax: enjoy the beaches of white sand and transparent waters is a plan enjoyed by young and old, regardless of age. Around the country there are several options: from the most internationally recognized, such as those of punta cana, to the most paradisiacal and least explored, such as the bay las águilas, in the province of Pedernales (west), recognized as the prettiest beach in Dominican Republic for its turquoise color. Small paradisiacal islands, such as Saona Island or Catalina Island, in the Cotubanamá National Park, and spectacular cays that can be reached by boat, such as Cayo Levantado and Cayo Arena, complete an unforgettable beach experience in the destination, with the possibility that the whole family enjoy watching colorful fish and marine flora doing snorkeling.

2) Nature and exploration: the country has numerous protected areas that host a rich flora and fauna and are ideal for family activities, such as hiking, biking and hiking. Hidden among the mountains of the Central Cordillera, the Scientific Reserve of the Green Ebony is crossed through paths that cross crystalline streams and go into the tropical cloud forest. In Punta Cana there is the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve, where you can swim in three of the 12 lagoons that you have, while in Samaná is the National Park Los Haitíses, with its fabulous mangroves, cays and caves In Santo Domingo, meanwhile, There are several parks with viewpoints and there is the Dr. Moscoso Botanical Garden, the great green lung of the city, which houses 2 thousand species of native and exotic flora.

3) Cultural walks and good food: Santo Domingo, the capital of the country, offers a wide cultural and recreational itinerary and excellent gastronomy, ideal components for a family outing. The colonial city is the emblematic place to feel the rich history and Dominican culture where the first fruits of America are visible. A fun plan for the family is to travel and get to know the area aboard the friendly Chu Chu Tren. In this city, there is the Trampoline Children's Museum, designed for children where they offer a different educational experience using creativity and fun activities, while at the El Larimar Museum you can learn about the history of this beautiful and exclusive mineral of the country. Dominican music takes place in Santo Domingo de Fiesta, an outdoor show that takes place every Friday and Saturday from 8pm. Because of its cosmopolitan profile, in the rest of the national district the movement is constant, with a wide variety of restaurants and foodtrucks that serve international cuisine and the typical dishes of the destination and modern shopping centers, ideal for shopping.

4) Adrenaline and fun: in different parts of the island, especially in Punta Cana, there are theme parks that offer families an unforgettable moment. There you can see all kinds of native animals and experience adrenaline-laden experiences, such as crossing suspension bridges, canyoning or jumping free. The tour for the 27 Charcos of Damajagua, in Puerto Plata, is another trip to have fun as a family because it invites you to slide down natural slides and jump from waterfall to waterfall. Families that like to face challenges can test their resistance on the excursion to climb the Pico Duarte (3,087 meters), the highest mountain in the Caribbean, located in the central region of Jarabacoa.

5) Sports activities and action: for its diverse geography, the Dominican Republic is ideal for all kinds of sports activities with the nature of a companion. Throughout the country, there are 26 first-class golf courses, with 86 holes that are directly on the sea. If you are looking for more action, it is recommended to explore the immense marine world by diving in the sunken ships of Bayahíbe, in the incredible corals of the Pedernales region, to the southwest, or in the Cayes Siete Hermanos, in the province of Montecristi, to the northwest . For surfing family members, there's nothing better than visiting Encuentro de Cabarete Beach, in the Puerto Plata region, where you can also try your luck with kitesurfing and Stand Up Paddle (SUP). The Yuque del Norte river, located in Jarabacoa, is an excellent option for rafting.