The Dominican Republic seems to have been built upon the ... The seaside fishing village of Boca de Yuma overlooks the ...

Most travelers don't expect to see a replica of a 16th-century Italian village during their trip to the Dominican Republic, but that's what makes Altos de Chavón all the more surprising and unique.

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you'd like to reach the island on your own, there is a public ferry once a day from Bayahibe to Mano Juan, the only village ... off the Dominican Republic's southern ...