Dominican Republic, Caribbean. Enjoy discovering the wonders of the Dominican Republic, the best option for tourism in the Caribbean. Go to the Dominican Republic, the second largest country of those bathed by the Caribbean waters and the preferred tourist destination due to its beauty and uniqueness. Discover the first European settlement in America, an island that Columbus named La Espa ola and which became the richest colony in the world. Enjoy its privileged weather and diverse landscape, which entails tropical jungles, beaches of crystalline waters, high mountain ranges, fertile valleys and stunning mangroves... all of these turning the country into an idyllic vacation destination. Its capital, Santo Domingo, is the oldest settlement in the New World. Lively and bustling, this city displays the charm and richness of centuries of history. Take a walk around its colonial neighborhood, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1990, and explore its architectural jewels or take a ride in the picturesque Chu Chu Colonial, the little train that offers guided tours. Admire the centenary buildings, such as the Columbus Fortress (Alc zar de Col n), Santo Domingo's Cathedral (declared the first cathedral in America in 1546), Mercedes Temple and Ozama Fortress