SNORKELING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WITH DRESSEL DIVERS
Snorkel Centers & Shops
Be our guest for some fabulous scuba diving in the Dominican Republic. Here we invite you dive the coastline first discovered by Columbus. North, East and South of the Dominican Republic, scuba diving centers run by Dressel Divers will welcome you. Rediscover the Dominican Republic, the island were European’s first settled the Americas, with a dive mask. Because of the history, while scuba diving in the Dominican Republic you can’t help feeling some shipwreck from that period still lies hidden nearby.
Our dive shops will invite you to places that go by names such as Coral Garden or Paradise reef, very evocative of what scuba diving is all about in the Dominican Republic. Many of these reefs were discovered and named by our founder at the very start of Dressel Divers in the beginning of the nineties. Already more than 20 years ago!
The Dominican republic offers dive adventure like no other destinations can offer them. We take you to virtually uninhabited islands and descend on the most pristine dive sites in the country. Great scuba diving blends into an all round great day typical of the Dominican Republic.
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Come and rediscover the Dominican Republic first discovered by Christopher Columbus. This country brings together everything for a truly fantastic vacation. Dominican people, culture, history, nature and food all combine to enchant your stay. It all started here, the first island settled by Europeans in the Americas. The Colonial Zone in the capital, Santo Domingo, and many other places in the Dominican Republic are a trip into this past. The first Cathedral in the Americas, the first monastery, first university, first hospital and the list goes on.
Nature & Monuments
Merengue and Bachata are heard everywhere in a country where dancing comes as natural as walking. The Dominicans are very happy people and like to show of this happiness by their constant smile and open friendliness. But of course you primarily go for the beaches and palm trees. Here too the Dominican Republic stands out from the crowd. The beaches are endless with coconut palms as far as the eye can see, and no construction much higher than them to make sure the views are perfect. Most beaches are protected by long stretches of reefs perfect for snorkeling. Inland nature is also amazing; with very green country side, dotted by houses of all colors in the rainbow and the highest mountain range in Central America.
Food
Their cuisine is the result of a historical mix between African and Spanish influence adjusted to abundant local vegetables and fruits. Sancocho (commonly called the national flag) is a stew that brings it all together in one, mixing different meats with beans, plantains and yams. The surrounding sea is source of an amazing variety of seafood for you to enjoy while watching it from a beach restaurant. Dominicans love there fruit and so will you. Try the battidas (local milk shakes, with or without milk).
Currency
Dominican Peso (RD$). The US Dollar (US$) is also generally accepted
Official time
UTC – 5
Official language
Spanish. English is understood well in many areas.
Electricity
Voltage and plug type: 110 V. The plugs have 2 flat prongs.
