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    17 Reasons You Should Skip The Resort And Visit The Real Dominican Republic

    We all love the awesome beaches in Punta Cana, but let be honest guys that's all commercial. Its time to get out of that resort and visit the rest of the Dominican Republic.

    1. Santo Domingo is an Amazing City for a Walk

    2. and it's Beautifully Located by the Water

    3. Los Tres Ojos is also located in the City of Santo Domingo

    4. If You Want to Take a Break from the Busy City, Santiago is Where You Go

    5. Santiago is Known as the City of the Cabellero (Gentlemen)

    6. Which you can't leave until you've visited the Monumento

    7. Had an Authentic Plate of Mangú

    8. Played at Least One Dominos Game with a Local

    9. or Try Every Tropical Fruit You Could Get Your Hands on

    10. You Just Can't Leave the Dominican Republic without visiting Puerto Plata

    11. and Checking Out Their Small Waterfall: Damajaqua Cascades

    12. or Getting a Chance to see Jarabacoa

    13. You Have to Convince Someone to Take You Out to the Campo

    14. You HAVE to Stop and Admire the Street Venders

    15. and Grab Some Fresh Coconut Water

    16. Go Horseback Riding Through the Country

    17. And Make Sure You Party With the Locals

    Thats When You'll Really Fall in Love with the Dominican Republic!