Top Dominican Republic Food & Drink

Learn everything you need to know about the world-class chocolate produced in the Dominican Republic during this 2.5-hour tour. Visit an organic cacao plantation and learn about the island's ecosystem and what makes it perfect for growing cacao. Enter the La Esmerelda Chocolate Factory to see the steps necessary to make a high-quality chocolate bar and make one of your own. Be seated for a delicious buffet lunch accompanied by, of course, a cup of rich hot chocolate.

Learn everything you need to know about the world-class chocolate produced in the Dominican Republic during this 3.5-hour tour. Visit an organic cacao plantation and learn about the island's ecosystem and what makes it perfect for growing cacao. Enter the La Esmerelda Chocolate Factory to see the steps necessary to make a high-quality chocolate bar and make one of your own. Participate in a chocolate tasting with a chocolate expert who will teach you how to experience chocolate with all of your senses. Be seated for a delicious buffet lunch accompanied by, of course, a cup of rich hot chocolate.

See the vibrant capital city of the Dominican Republic during this half-day, guided tour and a relaxing stop at Los Tres Ojos National park included. Explore sights around the busy city streets and see how modern life and architecture mixes with old buildings and colonial influences.

Make the most of your time in Santo Domingo with this guided, half-day shopping tour that connects you with specialty and unique goods from traditional, handmade items to locally cultivated foods. Discover the world of rum-makers, cigar factories, chocolatiers, artisans, and more. Let your guide take you to hidden gems and get discounted prices on selected items.

Set sail for Saona Island to see marine wildlife and thriving plant life during this full-day, guided, catamaran tour that includes a barbecue lunch and drinks. Dive off the boat into the clear waters, walk the island's virgin beaches, or play volleyball with your fellow travelers.

Take the whole family on a tour of Santo Domingo city that’s unlike any other because it's sole focus is chocolate. On this brief tour, learn about the chocolate-making process, appreciate the ingredients that go into making delectable treats, and even some taste cacao beans, too. A small group ensures an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide.

Experience the food, culture, sights, and rum of Puerto Plata during this full-day, guided tour that includes a cable car to the top of Isabel Torres Mountain. From the summit look out over the ocean, city, and natural landscape before heading back down to sea level to tour the city including rum and cigar factories. Explore the San Felipe Fortress and take in the Dominican lifestyle during a leisurely lunch. 

In Charcutería Romana we have developed a line of Artisanal Sausages with unique flavors, varied and totally healthy recipes. Its main feature is that we use only premium ingredients, highlighting the flavor naturally without the use of preservatives, dyes or additives. Try our artisanal sauces to achieve a perfect combination.

Sunset walk it's the best time to visit the old town of Santo Domingo. We appreciate how the day shift into night, Dominican Traditions walking through the narrow while a local expert storyteller recounts the history and urban legends of the First city of America. We will visit some peculiar places that local Dominicans frequent the "Colmado" where we share an ice cold Dominican Beer, see locals playing Domino, walk through calle Las Damas and calle el conde, enjoy a Sugarcane Cocktail get a taste of Dominican gastronomy sharing a delicious plate and finish the night with a small performance play.

A good opportunity to get out of the hotel to eat Creole and typical Dominican food, and get to know first hand the typical music called Perico Ripiao

Join Genevet and her husband Francisco at their home in Santo Domingo for a delicious taco night. You'll feel right at home with this friendly, welcoming family who loves tacos! • Dinner starts with Nachos, followed by a Mexican taco bar and dessert • Beer and cocktails are included, guests can also BYOB • The family home is in the north of Santo Domingo • Genevet is half Spanish and half Lebanese and was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Her husband is half Chilean and half Dominican

Immerse yourself in the rich colonial history of the city, visit local markets, find some of the must-try treat of Santo Domingo, then finish the day with an icy-cold Dominican beer. As we walk, we will visit the Indepence Park, a landmark place celebrating the independence of the Dominican Republic, reaching the ancient city walls from where you will hear about Santo Domingo's rich history, such as how Spanish and Arab immigrants shaped actual city, and how the Dominican Republic and neighboring Haiti have developed a rich business exchange. Walk through Little Haiti and discover the scenic tiny companies that sell Haitian products. Local markets are packed with fruits, vegetables, grains, and spices, and are a lively array of colors and flavors. Learn about Dominican cuisine's most diverse new fruits and vegetables, and local popular religion or Dominican Vodoo. Here we're going to visit Chinatown and attempt some sweet Chinese refreshments that local people enjoy.

We'll guide you in your discovery of the history, nature and production process of chocolate, a truly unique experience.

The main purpose of the event is to relax, have fun, good mood and food. The idea is not to make you a Chef, but to learn how to make some delicious homemade meals, suitable for all tastes. You will learn how to combine gluten free food, protein food and carbohydrate food. You will also have the chance to acquire the knowledge of preparing some special meals that you haven’t heard of, like: Shopska Salad, Ovcharska Salad, Banitsa, Taino Fish Soup, Ceviche, Mangu, etc. My husband and I, we are passionate for the good food, so you will have the chance to learn something from the Italian, Bulgarian and Dominican kitchen. After we show you what we can, you will be able to prepare the food in your own way, to suit your tastes and needs. You will learn how to prepare nice cocktails with rum and fruit juices. At the end of our event, we can pick up our glasses full of cocktails and go to Playa Alicia to watch the sunset.

Experience the natural beauty of Saona Island on a day trip from Punta Cana—ideal for those who want to experience multiple island highlights in a single trip. Board a catamaran and sail to a secluded beach on Saona Island, stopping at a shallow sandbar with an abundance of starfish. Then head to shore to swim, snorkel, and relax on the beach. Your tour includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

During a tour of approximately 2 hours we will see the cocoa process until it is turned into chocolate. We will start the tour with a hot chocolate, while we see the sowing, cutting and extraction of the fruit, then the fermentation and drying process. We will also have the opportunity to see the chocolate process until it is packed and we can even choose a mold to create a chocolate figure of our own taste. After this we will have a delicious typical lunch.

Join Genevet and her husband Francisco at their home in Santo Domingo for a delicious, family meal. There will be good music, a welcoming environment, and homemade food! • Enjoy a 3-course meal featuring traditional and international recipes, and a seasonal dessert • Wine, Dominican beer, or a homemade cocktail are included • The family home is in the north of Santo Domingo • Communal dining for 2 to 6 people • Local host Genevet is half Spanish and half Lebanese and was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Her husband is half Chilean and half Dominican

Visit the idyllic Isla Saona on a day tour, with all transportation included during a carefully crafted itinerary. Depart Punta Cana for Rio de Chavon, where you'll transfer to a waiting catamaran for the trip to Saona Island, where you'll explore the miles of sandy beach. Swim offshore and enjoy a beachside barbecue, then continue on to the natural pool to relax and see the local marine life.

Getting from Punta Cana to Samana is easy with this full-day tour that includes the stunning seascapes of Playa Rincon and Cayo Levantado. Sip rum on the beach with a lobster lunch and go horseback riding along the shore, then spend free time swimming at Cayo Levantano. You’ll travel by coach, catamaran, and safari-style vehicle through the picturesque countryside. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Cruise to Saona Island, a protected nature reserve, for a full day of fun and relaxation. Enjoy a leisurely sail to the island, then spend the day strolling the coastline, sunbathing, swimming, or simply enjoying a siesta underneath the palm trees. A buffet lunch is included on this family-friendly outing.

We have more than 15 years of expertise in tourism here in Dominican Republic. The company offer stunning local products from the Dominican Republic. With all our knowledge, we are from far the best persons to show you and explain all process and informations about our famous products from the country, such as, cacao, cafe, Larimar, rums, artcrafts and much more. With me, you will discover all essences of the Dominican Republic.

Spend a beautiful day on the ocean , cruising along the coast line and enjoy an amazing scenery. Visit two different snorkeling spots. Enjoy the sun and the wind from the nets in front of the catamaran and a small pool on board as well. BBQ and drinks will be served on board.

Experience the peaceful environment of the Caribbean Sea aboard a catamaran on a sailing journey from Sosua to the Ocean World Marina. Along the way, you'll stop at two snorkeling spots to explore the underwater world using the provided snorkeling equipment. Back on board, dry off and dig in to the buffet lunch, accompanied by drinks from the open bar.

Experience the ocean from above and below during this full-day, sailing tour on a 75-foot (22-meter) catamaran that includes two snorkeling stops. Swim among the colourful fish and vibrant coral at Sosua Bay and enjoy lunch onboard while sailing down the coast. Relax on the deck in sun before heading back to shore.