The luxurious “Villa Nadine” is located on the north coast of the beautiful Dominican Republic

Punta Rucia Dominican Republic

Excursions

Visit the mines of the blue Ambar. You’ll see fantastic flowers and tropical plants, enjoy the car museum of the dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, and you’ll see how they make some of worlds most famous cigars. You can also drive to the historical city of Santiago, the second biggest town, and commercial centre, of the Dominican Republic

Blue Amber

What a great way to see more. Day trips into the mountains with fantastic ocean views. If you want to visit a typical plantation or learn about the area’s cacao beans, the source of some of the finest chocolate, or you simply want to experience first hand more about the country and it’s people, this is a great activity

Visit the caves where the Aborigines of the Caribbean - the Taino Indians - once lived. You can also visit the site of the first European settlement in the New World with its spectacular artefacts, the site where Christopher Columbus landed on his second voyage to the New World, even viewing the remains of his own residence

It’s an easy drive to the Haitian market directly on the Dominican/Haitian border in Dajabon. Enjoy a market reminiscent of the markets of Africa or India. On the way you will pass through the Victorian-style town of Monte Cristi, founded in 1506, and famous for it’s extensive salt flats, the El Morro beach, and it’s proximity to the Parque Nacional Monte Cristi. A 900 foot high Mesa overlooks several small islands, located just off the beach, known as Los Siete Hermanos (The Seven Brothers), where large sea turtles lay their eggs. There are more than 160 species of birds and over 10 species of reptiles that are found in the park. Throughout the drive you will notice many different zones of vegetation, from tropical green to a desert like landscape

The waters off the Dominican Atlantic coast are well known for excellent deep sea fishing, and Punta Rusia is the perfect starting point. Depending on the season, you can catch Barracuda, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Wahoo, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Shark and even Sailfish or Marlin is possible! Equipment and bait is provided.

Never cleaned a fish before? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to clean your catch, and prepare it for dinner that evening!

For everybody who likes fascinating nature and adventure: The 27 waterfalls of Damajagua! Here you must cross rivers, climb mountains, swim and slide in natural pools and of course jump! This guided adventure you can book in three different versions: 7 waterfalls for everybody, 12 for the sportsmen or all the 27 waterfalls who is like to test himself. Beside the way to Damajagua we cross fantastic green mountains and you can try fresh sugarcane inside the sugarcane fields.

Horse Riding

Taino Indians

Haitian market

Fishing

27 Waterfalls

Punta Rusia (Rucia) is directly adjacent to one of the Caribbean’s least exploited underwater national parks (Parque Nacional Monte Cristi). In this area you find the kind of underwater environment, many divers spend a lifetime searching for! You will find underwater visibility and conditions unsurpassed anywhere in the Caribbean; with over 80 different corals, and a myriad of exotic sea life, you will certainly enjoy some of the best diving you have ever experienced!