Destination Punta Cana

• Bávaro Beach: located in the most developed part of the region, it is made up of around 30 miles of coastline with amber-white sand. The sand originally comes from coral, as the beach is protected by an immense and spectacular coral reef that has to be protected by everybody. Most of the 30 miles of beach are perfect for long walks as well as for water sports such as parasailing.
• Macao Beach: the first surprise visitors get is that it is a beach “for the people”, full of colourful local beach bars serving fried fish and cold beer. The sand is somewhat darker than in Bávaro and the sea is wilder as it isn’t protected by the coral reef. This makes it perfect for surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing enthusiasts. The beach is quite wild in general, and it is also easy to organize buggy and horseback rides. There is an area for swimming, but it’s always best to ask the locals about the currents before going into the sea.
• Uvero Alto Beach: located in the northernmost part of the “Punta Cana” area, the sand is a honey, darker colour and the sea has turquoise green water. Remember that as we move up the coast to the north we get nearer to the Atlantic and further away from the Caribbean. Nevertheless, there are still many miles of beautiful, almost unspoilt beaches with great sea temperature even in winter. This is an off the beaten track, less developed area where you’ll be able to enjoy wonderful moments of peace and quiet.

• Santo Domingo: visit the colonial capital, the first colonial city in the new world. Stroll through its streets and allow yourself to be seduced by its charm. The Plaza Colon, the Cathedral of America, the Alcazar de Colón Museum…

Local activities and tours:

• Swimming with stingrays and sharks: our water sports center can help you organize this exciting adventure.
• Dolphins: near our hotels there are a couple of water centers that allow visitors to swim with dolphins in both the pool and the sea.

• Ojos indígenas Ecological Park: a beautiful walk admiring the beautiful natural scenery and bathing in crystal-clear freshwater lagoons.
• Golf: our customer service team can help you to book tee-times at any of the golf courses in the area.
• Jeep safari: an exciting jeep adventure guided tour through the mountains, valleys and fields.
• Adventure Park: Adventure park in a beautiful natural landscape with bungee jumping, mountain bikes, zipline, climbing, paintball, Segway, swimming pool with waterfall, and much, much more!

• You cannot talk about Dominican food without mentioning rice, the basis of all its cuisine: and served as an accompaniment to almost any dish. White rice cooked in large pots in the traditional Dominican style usually creates a crunchy layer called the “concón”. Many people consider this a major part of the heritage of Dominican cuisine. This thin and crunchy layer of rice can be eaten alone or as a side dish, and if it is the right shape, it can also be filled with other ingredients.
• And we mustn’t their national dish, “La Bandera” (The Flag): consisting of white rice and green beans cooked in a sauce with beef or chicken. Although these are the basic ingredients of an authentic Bandera, little by little over time people have begun to add “extras” such as a bit of avocado, some croutons or some of the crunchy “concón” in the rice.
• As we mentioned at the beginning, the Bávaro Punta Cana area is renowned for its extensive choice of dining options due to the variety of nationalities that live in and visit the region, cuisine and products from Italy, Spain, the USA, France… and even from India! Catering to all tastes and needs.

• Taxi: sometimes transfers are not included, and you might need a taxi. You can get a taxi straight from Punta Cana airport. If you need help, there is also a customer service area where you can get information and advice. Punta Cana offers many perfectly reliable and responsible companies providing this service, with fixed rates that you can ask about if you have any questions before you even take the taxi.
• Car rental: at Punta Cana airport there is a pick-up and drop-off point for vehicles offered by all the most important local and international rent-a-car companies, including vehicles of different sizes and models to cater for all your needs.
• Bear in mind these tips and suggestions before traveling to Punta Cana,

• Rain is difficult to predict; the weather can change very quickly. It can be sunny one minute, then rain for 5 minutes, and then the sun comes out again.
• Clothes take time to dry, so it’s a good idea to pack more than one swimsuit.
• The tropical ecosystem around us is very fragile, so it is important to try to minimize our impact and take maximum care of the environment. Not just respecting the beach and not leaving garbage, but also respecting the bans on lobster and queen conch captures and not taking coral from the sea. It’s everyone’s duty to preserve and protect the natural environment that surrounds us!
• Don’t forget to check your passport before traveling.
• You can’t leave the country without having tried a cold Cerveza Presidente beer!