Dominican Republic, Islands/ Carribbean, FL Homes for Sale

The Dominican Republic is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean region; it occupies five eights of the island that it shares with Haiti. At 18,792 square miles the Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation with Cuba being the first largest. Just a short island hop will see you in Puerto Rico or Jamaica. Christopher Columbus first discovered the island in 1492 and after three hundred years of Spanish rule the Dominican people declared independence in 1821..

The Dominican Republic is the most visited island in the Caribbean attracting 140.000 plus visitors a year. It is home to the Caribbean’s tallest mountain peak and the largest lake, and year-round golf courses are a huge attraction with many. The coastline defines the island with white sand beaches, rocky cliffs, and serene mangroves, many of the bays and coves were a hiding ground for pirates and are a now homes for thousands of humpback whales.

Places of interest include the dramatic mountaintop of Montana Redonda with jaw dropping views and you can even paraglide right off it! The 3 Eyes National Park a beautiful and natural series of caves, Ocean World Adventure Park where you can interact with marine life and walk through rain forests, and 27 Charcos where you get to slide down waterfalls with a gorgeous back drop.

Visit the Centro Leon modern museum with a great history of Dominican art, and Sendero Del Cacao will have you feeling like you have entered Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory; visit the gift shop and purchase some delicious samples of their work.

Real Estate for sale here comes a wide choice of options from beach homes, luxury villas, affordable homes, gated communities, oceanfront condos, and a blank canvas of land where you can build your dream property. If you are interested in homes of the Dominican Republic, then speak to an agent who can help you with your search.