The Dominican Republic is rapidly becoming the tourism destination of choice for the Caribbean. Its vast unspoiled natural beauty, pristine beaches, sparkling waters and nearly perfect climate draw visitors from the all over the world. It possesses a vast diversity of natural terrain including semiarid deserts to the south and lush tropical forests on the North. The Cordillera Central is the Caribbean’s highest mountain range. Its tallest peak, Pico Duarte, is over 10,000 feet high and remains snowcapped even in summer. The country is also rich in culture and history. The capital, Santo Domingo, is the first city founded by Europeans in the new world and is rich in colonial architecture, museums and other historic sites. To learn more about the Dominican Republic and its people visit: Dominican Republic website.