The Dominican Republic is a land of magic and beauty, a destination of choice by millions of tourists each year. To really enjoy a visit to a Caribbean island you need to know its people and culture, here we show you a glimpse into our island and its people in these videos, courtesy of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic.

Areas such as Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Sosua, Cabrera, Barahona, Samana, Rio San Juan, Bavaro, Punta Cana and La Romana are shown depiciting beautiful aerial shots and many of the best resorts and private villas residentials. These videos are just a quick sample of what is waiting for you when you visit this beautiful island, if you search websites such as youtube.com you might find a lot more videos specific to each region.

Santo Domingo ( The Capital ) offers a unique view to more than 500 years of history with Colonial buildings ( including Christopher Columbus's original house ) and many churches and buildings of the Colonial period. It all started here on October 12, 1492 when America was first discovered by the Spanish Conquerors.