Jun 28, 2024 • 7 min read
Puerto Rico vs the Dominican Republic: which is right for you?
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Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are travel juggernauts, offering an explosion of different experiences for every type of traveler. But now the (seemingly) impossible question: which one do you choose for your next vacation?
The Dominican Republic is an outdoor wonderland replete with high-octane activities like kitesurfing and whitewater rafting, and it’s also one of the most historically significant locations in the Caribbean.
Puerto Rico may be smaller, but it's a cultural powerhouse, and home to some of the most enchanting beaches in the world.
Here we look at each destination by theme – food, adventure sports, history and culture, and beaches – to help you decide which one is right for you.
The cuisines of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic share many common threads, with some significant exceptions.
The Dominican Republic’s cuisine makes for good eating no matter the time of day. Fill up on golden mangos, perfectly cooked eggs and fried white cheese and mangú (mashed plantains) in the morning. For lunch, dig into la bandera, a mouthwatering combo of rice, beans and tender stewed chicken.
Enjoy a steaming bowl of sancocho – seven-meat stew – for dinner and wash it down with a refreshing Presidente beer. Don’t miss the Dominican-style arepa, a dense corn cake baked in a dutch oven over coals and served by the slice – choose between sweet or savory versions.
Looking for the hottest new restaurants in the country? Head straight to Santo Domingo, the capital, to see what local chefs are cooking up.
Puerto Rico’s culinary scene, on the other hand, features treats like alcapurrias (plantain fritters filled with spice meat), bacalaitos (fried codfish fritters) and empanadas (meat- or cheese-filled turnovers) to satisfy snack cravings, while heartier fare like mofongo (mashed garlicky plantain with pork or seafood) and pastelón (ground beef and cheese casserole layered with sliced plantains) sticks to your ribs.
Carnivores will delight in the Ruta del Lechón, a road trip through the Guavate region; restaurant-hop and try lechón asado, slow-roasted pork that will leave you questioning the legitimacy of every other barbecue you’ve ever had.
The capital city of San Juan is also home to an exciting local food movement, with restaurateurs developing favorites into modern fusions and high-end delicacies.
Puerto Rico comes out on top here. Thanks to its cornucopia of island-specific dishes and the inventive culinary energy coming from San Juan, foodies will weep with joy – or at least leave really, really full.
When it comes to outdoor adventure, both the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico keep even the most adrenaline-seeking travelers from getting restless.
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