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This is the ideal scenario for the practice of water sports as windsurfing, scuba diving, diving, sailing or deep-sea fishing in over 400 km of beaches found along the coast of the Dominican Republic. On land, the proposals are also varied and enjoyable as golf, waterpolo, horseriding, tennis, the launching of the discus, bike riding or baseball-the king sport of the country.

For Golf Lovers If baseball is the national sport of the Dominicans, golf is the favorite one of visitors and golfers for its excellent greens where some have been designed by such outstanding personalities as Robert Trent Jones and Pete Dye. In the National District, golf is played in the Santo Domingo Country Club, Cayacoa, Isabel Villas and San Andrés. Cumayasa Golf Club and the Metro Country Club are located toward the east.

In the Depth of the Sea The Dominican Republic is the favorite site for diving lovers since they can enjoy from impressive sites of coral reef and fish sanctuaries to ship wreckage and old galleons. Both beginners and professional divers will enjoy the sea caves where a large assortment of tropical fishes are exhibited and the wealth of textures and colors of coral formations can be observed. Among the most popular sites for the practice of this activity are Sosúa, Río San Juan and Saona islands.Sosúa, Punta Cana and Boca Chica are delightful sites for windsurf fans. Cabarete Beach, located on the north, is one of the best sites for the practice of this sport where during the whole year the winds blow at a speed ranging from 4 to 6 knots.

For the Adventurers The ascent to Pico Duarte, the tallest of the Caribbean, rises some 3,175 m high, thus posing a challenge for any climber. In the Central Cordillera, the peak is surrounded by magnificent spots where abundant transparent waters spring for the delight of adventure tourism lovers. Excursions and special routes by bike are arranged along the hills or rural trails, green jungles and small towns with which tourists can be in contact with nature.

TELEFONES OF INTEREST: - Cayacoa Country Club (Santo Domingo) Tel: 561- 7288 - Playa Dorada Golf Course (Puerto Plata). Tel: 809 320-3344/ 320- 4262 - Playa Grande Golf Course (Carretera Río San Juan- Cabrera). Tel: 809 248- 5314 - El Turisa (Santo Domingo) organiza excursiones a pie. Tel: 809 685- 1544 - Actividades Acuáticas (Santo Domingo) para la práctica del submarinismo. Tel: 809 688- 5838 - Andrés Boca Chica Club para la práctica de la vela. Tel: 809 685- 4940 - S. D. Nautical Club (tel: 809 566- 1684) y Mundo Submarino (tel: 809 566- 0340) organiza actividades de pesca deportiva. - Rancho Baiguate (La Vega) organiza circuitos por rutas campestres. Tel: 809 574- 6890