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Dominican Republic

The Week That Reminded Me Why I Do This

Offbeat Travel's Director of Program Delivery reflects on a season of student travel, service learning, and community partnerships across the Dominican Republic, a personal look at why educational travel matters
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Manuel Del Villar
September 4, 2026

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Dominican Republic

A Local's Guide to Cabarete

A local's guide to Cabarete on the Dominican Republic's north coast — where to surf, snorkel, chase waterfalls, eat, and stay for group and student travel, all through Offbeat's in-country lens.

By 
Ivelisa Cueva
August 13, 2026

What Happens After Dark: Inside a Sea Turtle Night Walk in Costa Rica

An inside look at Offbeat Travel's sea turtle night walks at Camaronal Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica — where students help collect eggs, protect nests, and release hatchlings into the Pacific under the stars.

By 
Emily Morgan
August 12, 2026
Costa Rica

Pura Vida Happened

A Program Leader's journey from unexpected summer job to life-changing career in Costa Rica. Discover what "Pura Vida" really means—beyond the greeting—and how embracing nature, slowness, creativity, and human connection transformed her life.

By 
Fabiola Padilla
August 10, 2026
Costa Rica
Daniela carries a large hiking backpack on a Costa Rica roadside, beside a colorful town sign

Who We Become Between Cultures

On the small moments abroad that change us: a new way to say you're welcome, a shared plate of arroz con pollo, and the freedom of being unknown

By 
Daniela Reggiori
August 3, 2026
Dominican Republic
Hikers on a palm-lined golden-sand beach with turquoise water and green hills across the bay in Las Galeras, Samaná

The 7 Beaches Hike in Las Galeras, Samaná

Seven beaches, Taíno caves, and turquoise coves on a local-led hike in Las Galeras, Samaná: the Dominican Republic beyond the resort

By 
Harry Alvarez
April 23, 2026
Dominican Republic
Palm trees on a white-sand beach beside turquoise water in Juan Dolio, with thatched sun umbrellas

A Local's Guide to Juan Dolio

A beach town 30 minutes from the airport, and a base for exploring the southeast

By 
Harry Alvarez
April 13, 2026
Dominican Republic
Fishing boats moored in Bayahibe harbor at dusk, framed by overhanging palm fronds

A Local's Guide to Bayahibe

Beaches, cenotes, and marine life on the Dominican Republic's southeastern coast

By 
Harry Alvarez
April 10, 2026
Dominican Republic
The historic stone Alcázar de Colón framed by palm trees in Santo Domingo's Colonial City

A Local's Guide to Santo Domingo

Our team's favorite places to eat, explore, and experience in the Dominican Republic's capital city

By 
Harry Alvarez
April 7, 2026
Dominican Republic
A palm-fringed turquoise Caribbean beach viewed through overhanging palm fronds

Traveling to the Dominican Republic: What to Know Before You Go

Practical advice from a team that lives and works in Santo Domingo

By 
Harry Alvarez
April 6, 2026
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