The island is a colorful tapestry of European and Native cultures that find expression in Dominicans’ vibe for life and enjoyment. This is a place rich in artistic expressions of every kind. Dominican Music and Dance Festivals make this place a delight to the senses; music comes from small shops, cars, streets, markets, everywhere! People from all over the world book tickets to the Annual Merengue and Jazz Festivals since they render a faithful postcard of Dominican spirit. The country shares the paradisiacal crystal-clear waters alongside golden sand beaches of the Caribbean islands. Yet it can proudly claim to have virgin tropical jungles, cultivated savannas, huge desert areas and everything imagined just within its small borders.
Tourists along the beach
Apart from that, the Dominican Republic has a mixed economy based mainly on tourism and finance services, trade, manufacturing, telecommunications, and construction. Agricultural production is also important, from which, coffee, cacao and tobacco are the best exponents. The diversification of the economy brought about in the 20th century has accelerated the urbanization of vast areas and the participation of middle-class people in the development of the country.