Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A New Tour Company Comes to the Dominican Republic



The Dominican Treasures are a set of 11 unique,off-the-beaten path experiences run by small local enterprises in the DominicanRepublic. From secluded eco-lodges to organic farming to culture and naturewalks, the Dominican Treasures network truly has something to appeal to anyinterest. If you are looking for a travel experience in the DR that gives you adeep connection to the local culture and environment while supporting smallcommunity enterprises, then the Dominican Treasures is right for you. As we liketo say, when in the Dominican Republic, do more than travel…discover! 

La Caleta Aquatic Center: While the DR has a numberof dive sites, La Caleta is unique in its location just a half hour outside ofSanto Domingo. Offering all sort of water sports, including some unique wreckdives in the crystal clear waters of the Caleta marine park, your fun in thesun will also be helping the local community. Funds from the enterprise gotowards grants for neighborhood community groups. 



Fair Trade Chocolate Tour: About an hour and halfoutside of Santo Domingo, tourists can satisfy both their sweet tooth and theirconscience with a fascinating hands-on experience on a local cocoa farm thatculminates with a cocoa-licious feast that includes everything from chocolatemarmalade to chocolate wine. 


Salto de Aguas BlancaEcotrail: It’s the classic experience of pristine nature: bathing under a secluded tropicalwaterfall. So why not do it at the largest waterfall in the Caribbean?  At Salto Aguas Blancas, a local guidewill pick you up from Costanza in Jarabacoa and take you on this stunningtrail, all while teaching you about the local flora and fauna. This is truly anexperience not to be missed.




For more details on how to book your Dominican Treasures adventure, please visit their website for moreinformation at http://dominicantreasures.com or call (809) 227-0370 or email info@dominicantreasures.com.

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