Ministerio de Turismo de la República Dominicana (MITUR)

Official tourism portal of the Dominican Republic

The website godominicanrepublic.com is the official portal of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (MITUR). It serves as a guide for planning trips to the country and brings together information on destinations, accommodation, activities and entry procedures. The presentation itself describes the Dominican Republic as the second largest and most diverse country in the Caribbean, located two hours south of Miami, less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities.

Destinations and experiences covered by the portal

The content is organized around a broad list of destinations: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Samaná, Puerto Plata, La Romana, Barahona, Bayahíbe, Boca Chica, Bonao, Constanza, Jarabacoa, Juan Dolio, La Vega, Las Terrenas, Montecristi, Pedernales, Santiago, Sosúa, María Trinidad Sánchez and Miches. For each area, beaches, natural attractions, hiking, mountain biking, surfing and kitesurfing, national parks and protected areas are detailed, as well as cultural attractions, iconic monuments and adventure activities.

Accommodation, dining and nightlife

The portal includes sections dedicated to accommodation and the dining and leisure offerings. Categories include dining and nightlife, music, family-friendly activities, outdoor recreation and sports. Carnival events, rhythms and music festivals are also included, with a schedule of upcoming events.

Practical information for travelers

The website offers sections on the country, entry requirements, travel and marinas. It also includes specific services for meetings and conventions, weddings and a travel blog. There is a rewards program called DO Travel Rewards, which the site presents as coming soon.

Network of promotion offices in North America

The Ministry maintains representations and promotion addresses in various markets in North America and the Caribbean. The central office is located at Luperón Avenue, corner of Cayetano Germosén, in Santo Domingo. The network includes an address for California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado and Washington; a representation for Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island); an address in Chicago covering Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming; an address in Mexico City; an address in Miami for Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee; an address in Montreal for the province of Quebec and the city of Ottawa; and a representation in New York for Connecticut, Delaware and Maine.

Institutional contact

The tourism information email is tourist.info.dr@mitur.gob.do and the central phone number is 809.221.4660. Each promotion office has its own contact email and phone number.

Locations and offices

Main office: Luperón Avenue, corner of Cayetano Germosén, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Phone: 809.221.4660 · Email: tourist.info.dr@mitur.gob.do

California office: Phone: 818-827-7140 · Email: a.alcantara@mitur.gob.do

Canada (Atlantic) office: Email: y.henriquez@mitur.gob.do

Chicago office: Phone: (312) 981-0325 · Email: chicago@godominicanrepublic.com

Mexico office: Phone: +52 55 3600 72 87 · Email: ca.perez@mitur.gob.do

Miami office: Phone: 1-305-358-2899 · Email: w.justo@mitur.gob.do

Montreal office: Phone: +514 499-1918 · Email: montreal@mitur.gob.do