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The Cathedral of Saint Paul during the 2017 Redbull Crashed Ice World Championship. February 2016.

Red Bull Crashed Ice in St. Paul Minnesota

The Cathedral of Saint Paul during the 2017 Redbull Crashed Ice World Championship. February 2016.

Cathedral, Cathedral of Saint Paul, Crashed Ice, Minnesota, RedBull

St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction.

St. Croix Crossing under construction

St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction.

Bridge, Bridge Construction, Construction, Infrastructure, Minneapolis, Minnesota, St Anthony, Stillwater

Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Wabasha Bridge, St. Paul, Minnesota

Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bridge, Downtown, Minnesota, Mississippi River, Wabasha Bridge

Demolition of the Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Demolition of Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul

Demolition of the Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bridge, Demolition, Jail, Minnesota, Ramsey County, Wabasha Bridge

Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Construction vehicles at Franklin Ave Bridge

Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Bridge, Bridge Construction, Construction, Franklin Ave, Franklin Ave Bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mississippi River, River

Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Franklin Ave Bridge construction work

Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

Bridge, Bridge Construction, Construction, Franklin Ave, Franklin Ave Bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mississippi River, River

After landing at Punta Cana International Airport—one of the Caribbean’s busiest air hubs for international tourism—newly arrived passengers proceed through the customs and immigration area. The terminal architecture combines modern glass partitions, polished stone flooring, and views of exterior thatched roofing inspired by traditional Dominican palapas, blending tropical design with contemporary security infrastructure. The customs counters, marked with numbered green signage, are where visitors present passports and entry documents to border officers. The space reflects recent expansions that supported the airport’s growth, as Punta Cana became the Dominican Republic’s most visited destination starting in the 1990s and continuing into the 21st century, serving millions of tourists annually from Europe, North America, and Latin America.

Customs Arrival at Punta Cana International Airport

After landing at Punta Cana International Airport—one of the Caribbean’s busiest air hubs for international tourism—newly arrived passengers proceed through…

Airport, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, PUJ, Punta Cana, Punta Cana International Airport

The departure terminal at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) features a distinctive architectural design that blends modern infrastructure with Caribbean-inspired elements. The high ceilings and large green circular structures atop the support columns are stylized to resemble palm tree canopies, echoing the surrounding tropical landscape. Natural wood accents and open, airy layout contribute to a resort-like atmosphere, distinguishing this airport as one of the Dominican Republic’s busiest gateways for international tourism. Travelers line up for check-in beneath oversized ceiling fans, highlighting the airport’s open-air concept, which was developed to harmonize with the region’s climate and tourism identity.

Punta Cana International Airport Departure Hall

The departure terminal at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) features a distinctive architectural design that blends modern infrastructure with Caribbean-inspired…

Airport, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, PUJ, Punta Cana, Punta Cana International Airport

Playa Juanillo is known as one of Punta Cana’s most picturesque stretches of coastline, located within the gated Cap Cana development on the eastern edge of the Dominican Republic. Originally a quiet fishing shoreline, the area was transformed in the early 2000s into a planned resort community, balancing luxury development with preserved natural beachfront.

The sweeping line of tall coconut palms in the photograph reflects the coastal vegetation typical of this part of Hispaniola, where sandy soils and salty ocean air support hardy palm species. The shallow turquoise water flows gently onto the white coral sand, demonstrating the calm conditions created by offshore reefs that protect much of the Dominican coastline. Today, Playa Juanillo remains both a public-access beach area and a popular gathering space for local events, weddings, and kiteboarding, offering a rare blend of untouched Caribbean scenery and curated resort amenities.

Palm-Fringed Shore at Playa Juanillo

Playa Juanillo is known as one of Punta Cana’s most picturesque stretches of coastline, located within the gated Cap Cana…

Bavaro, Beach, Dominican Republic, Palm Tree, Playa Juanillo, Punta Cana

Colorful courtyard lodging buildings at Hotel El Cortecito in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Situated in the El Cortecito beach district—one of the earliest tourism hubs in the area—this hotel reflects the architectural style common in locally-owned coastal accommodations before the rise of large all-inclusive resorts. The turquoise and terracotta exterior, white balustrades, and open garden walkways offer a Caribbean vernacular blend intended for natural ventilation and communal outdoor space. El Cortecito developed through the 1980s and 1990s as a fishing village turned tourism enclave, with modest inns like this one often built and expanded in phases by local families, contrasting with the master-planned resort complexes that later defined Punta Cana’s international tourism growth.

Hotel El Cortecito Courtyard Lodgings, Punta Cana

Colorful courtyard lodging buildings at Hotel El Cortecito in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Situated in the El Cortecito beach district—one…

Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, El Cortecito Inn, Hotel, Punta Cana, Resort

A surfer at Playa Macao in Dominican Republic near Punta Cana.

Surfer at Playa Macao

A surfer at Playa Macao in Dominican Republic near Punta Cana.

Bavaro, Beach, Dominican Republic, Macao, Playa Macao, Punta Cana, Surfing, Waves

Along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Macao Beach is one of the rare stretches of undeveloped shoreline in the Punta Cana region. Unlike most resort-dominated beaches of the eastern coast, Macao has remained publicly accessible, attracting both local residents and visitors for its surfing conditions, expansive sands, and panoramic views of the Atlantic. The gently rolling waves seen here are typical of the beach’s surfable breaks, shaped by offshore currents and an open coastline without coral barriers.

In the distance, the low, wooded hills form the edge of the Punta Cana–Miches coastal corridor, an area where farmland, mangroves, and small fishing communities meet tourism expansion. Known historically as a landing spot for local fishermen, Macao has also been a training and gathering place for Dominican surfing youth. Today it marks a contrast between traditional coastal use and the rapid rise of resort development across the eastern Dominican shoreline.

Shoreline Calm at Macao Beach

Along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Macao Beach is one of the rare stretches of undeveloped shoreline in…

Bavaro, Beach, Caribbean Sea, Dominican Republic, La Altagracia Province, Macao, Punta Cana

A bar and grill in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Onno’s Bar & Restaurant in El Cortecito Dominican Republic

A bar and grill in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Bar, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, Onno's Bar, Punta Cana

Onno's Bar & Restaurant near Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Onno’s Bar and Restaurant in Dominican Republic.

Onno's Bar & Restaurant near Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

Bar, Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, Onno's Bar, Punta Cana

Colorful sarongs, paintings, handmade bags, and souvenirs hang from rustic palm-thatched stalls built directly over the white sand near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus in southeastern Dominican Republic. These informal beach vendors are part of the longstanding tourism-driven micro-economy that developed along the shoreline between Bayahibe and Dominicus Americanus, where local artisans sell crafts to resort visitors. The improvised wooden structures—some with painted steps and corrugated roofing—reflect the region’s blend of tourism and local entrepreneurship, an essential livelihood for many residents in La Altagracia Province.

Beach vendors near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

Beach vendors in the beach near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus.

Bavaro, Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, Hotel, Iberostar Resort, Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus, Punta Cana, Resort, Street Vendor

A woman selling bread in La Romana, Dominican Republic

La Romana, Dominican Republic

A woman selling bread in La Romana, Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic, La Romana

Architecture in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Architecture in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Architecture, Dominican Republic, La Romana

Playa del Hotel Iberostar, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Playa del Hotel Iberostar, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Playa del Hotel Iberostar, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bavaro, Beach, Dominican Republic, Iberostar Resort, Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus, La Altagracia Province, Palm Tree, Playa del Hotel Iberostar, Punta Cana, Water

The beach at Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus. Located in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.

Beach at Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

The beach at Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus. Located in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.

Bavaro, Bayahibe, Beach, Dominican Republic, Hotel, Iberostar Resort, Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus, Punta Cana, Resort

Parking lot at
Cortecito Inn in Dominican Republic.

Cortecito Inn Parking Lot Dominican Republic

Parking lot at Cortecito Inn in Dominican Republic.

Bavaro, Dominican Republic, El Cortecito, El Cortecito Inn, Hotel, Punta Cana, Resort

"Extreme Alka-Seltzer" in Dominican Republic.

Extreme Alka-Seltzer in Dominican Republic

"Extreme Alka-Seltzer" in Dominican Republic.

Alka-Seltzer, Dominican Republic, Drugs, Medicine

RD-104 Carretera Bavaro-Miches.

Dominican Republic

RD-104 Carretera Bavaro-Miches.

Dominican Republic, El Seibo, Miches, Road

A small agricultural processing facility belonging to a local rice growers’ association in the rural district of La Gina, near Miches in eastern Dominican Republic. Buildings like this serve as cooperative hubs where farmers mill, store, and distribute rice harvested from nearby valleys and foothills. The corrugated steel structures, machinery shelters, and entry kiosk reflect a modest but functional rural agro-industrial operation supporting community-based farming. Rice cultivation has been an important part of the Dominican countryside economy for decades, particularly in the El Seibo and Hato Mayor provinces where smallholder producers rely on local cooperatives for processing and market access.

Rice Cooperative Facility in La Gina, Dominican Republic

A small agricultural processing facility belonging to a local rice growers’ association in the rural district of La Gina, near…

Dominican Republic, Miches

A winding mountain roadway in the eastern Dominican Republic cuts through lush tropical hillsides near the rural communities of Los Brazos and La Majagua in the El Seibo province. The wet pavement and reflective guardrails suggest a recent passing rain, a common occurrence in this humid, mountainous region known for its microclimates and dramatic vegetation changes. These hillside roads are vital connectors between interior farming settlements and coastal markets, often serving traffic ranging from motorcycles and produce trucks to occasional tourist excursions. Native trees and flowering plants cling to the embankment, typical of the region’s mix of hardwoods, palms, and secondary forest growth following decades of agricultural clearing.

Mountain Roadway near Los Brazos, Dominican Republic

A winding mountain roadway in the eastern Dominican Republic cuts through lush tropical hillsides near the rural communities of Los…

Dominican Republic, Los Brazos

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