The Best Of Punta Cana

The Dominican Republic is a great destination for endless sunshine and crystal blue waters. The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, making it the second-largest Caribbean nation, with a population of over 10 million. Santo Domingo, the capital is also the largest city in the country. Spanish is the official language, but you can will find that English is widely spoken in the tourist areas.

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Punta Cana / Bavaro Beach

Punta Cana is one of the most popular destinations in the Dominican, lined with all inclusive luxury resorts. Bavaro Beach is the place to be. It is one of the most famous and often considered one of the best beaches in the world, for obvious reasons. It was the perfect location with easy access to tours and activities and less than 30 minutes from the airport.

La Romana

The city of La Romana sits on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. La Romana is a charming coastal town with beautiful beaches. Here you will find Altos de Chavón, a beautiful Mediterranean-style village. It’s an artist’s community filled with galleries and shops. The village also hosts events and concerts. You’ll find the chapel where Lisa Marie wed Michael Jackson in 1994!

Isla Catalina

Head over to the port and catch a boat to Isla Catalina! Surrounded by crystal clear waters and coral reefs, it is perfect for snorkeling and diving . Many tour operators offer day trips and excursions to Isla Catalina from La Romana and Punta Cana. For Isla Catalina Tours Book Here.

Macao Beach

Macao Beach is a beautiful and relatively unspoiled stretch of coastline located on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, near Punta Cana. We stopped here on one of our excursions and I was just taken aback by how beautiful this beach is. Must see!

Saona Island

A boat trip to Saona Island, part of the Cotubanamá National Park, is another gorgeous island with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Saona Island Tours

Into The Mountains

Discover a day in the life as you visit a local school, a coffee farm and even learn to roll your own cigar. Book Here

Higüey

One of the most prominent and beautiful landmarks in Higüey is the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia. It is an important religious monument in the country. Higüey Tours

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