The Dominican Republic is today the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, and the Rough Guide to the Dominican Republic is the definitive guide to this beautiful and fascinating island nation. The Rough Guide takes you to all of the legendary Dominican beaches, and also shows you how to explore all of the out of the way places that make the Dominican Republic so singularly fascinating. From pine-forested mountain ranges to tropical mangrove estuaries to humpback whale breeding grounds, ancient Taino Indian sites and more, this book shows you every amazing place in the DR and describes every aspect of the fascinating local history and culture.