Despegar, the leading travel technology company in Latin America, highlights a growing interest of its Mexican users in destinations in the Caribbean, mainly the Dominican Republic.
The phenomenon can be attributed to the unique combination of cultural attractions, dreamy beaches, and unique experiences that the DR offers.
Thus, Despegar has identified three destinations that became a trend among travelers: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Puerto Plata. Each has a wealth of activities and accommodation options for all visitors.
“During 2024, we observed a significant growth in searches for the Dominican Republic, highlighting an outstanding increase towards Santo Domingo, compared to the previous year. This performance motivates us to continue investing in the tourism industry through a diversified offer, technological innovation and a customer-centric approach,” said Santiago Elijovich, country manager of Despegar in Mexico.
Meanwhile, Carolina Pérez, director of the Office…
