Punta Cana, known for its 32 km of beaches, clear waters and tropical warm climate all year-round, is the perfect place to spend your next holidays. This slice of paradise is unique among other Caribbean destinations, and in this article, we will give you the 5 reasons why!  

With incredible turquoise waters, white sand and coconut trees, beaches in Punta Cana are just unique. Bellow is our must-see list:

- Bavaro Beach: their clear waters make it ideal for snorkeling and many other watersports as parasailing, windsurfing. A UNESCO report ranked Bavaro as the best beach in the world.

- El Cortecito: on the shore of a fisherman's village, is the perfect place to spend the day and stop by one of the bars facing the beach for a cocktail.          

- Macao Beach: you can find plenty of sundry locals in the middle of a magnificent landscape at this beautiful beach.         

- Playa Blanca (White Beach): as the name suggests, the sand there is outstanding, the water is incredibly calm and has a restaurant serving up international and tropical delights.www.lopesan.com.

From national parks to aquatic adventures and a chocolate museum, this dreaming destination has things to offer outside the resort too: 

- “Scape Park” has 800 meters of limestone topography and also a hidden cenote, caves and a zipline.

- “Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park” is a natural reserve designed to protect habitats of the Dominicans republics flora and fauna.  Here, visitors can enjoy the freshwater lagoons and dive off their 26 feet deep!

- “Chocomuseo” starting from the cacao harvest, you will learn all about the process of chocolate. It’s free, and you can even attend different workshops.

- “Jeep Safari Tour” you will see a variety of exotic plants and flowers while enjoying the ride. This amazing adventure starts every morning with a visit to the beautiful Macao Beach.

- “Dolphin Discovery” is one of the most lovely experiences. You can take a 40-minute swim with the dolphins and also get the chance to learn about their ecosystem.

- “Coco Bongo” is considered the spot for nightlife with nonstop performances. Live bands, conga lines, acrobats, and musicians are some of the fantastic shows that you will see in one night here. 

- "Jewel Disco" located inside the Plaza Palma Real Shopping Mall, it has three areas distributed over 10,000 m2 decorated with modern equipment like robotic heads, lasers and guns led.  

- “Smoke Room Disco And Lounge” is close to all the city attractions on Bavaro Beach, and is the newest nightclub in town.

Dominican dishes include a rich culinary heritage that is uniquely Dominican. Extraordinary tastes are the result of a mix of influences as indigenous Taino, African and Spanish food.

Bananas, rice, chicken, fish and beans are the most common natural ingredients for many dishes. For example. Dominicans have their own “Paella” (the Spanish dish) called “Locrio”, which is seafood combined with rice and vegetables.

¿Where to eat genuinely Dominican food? Outside the hotel, you can find a lot of places to try some authentic Dominican dishes. Some of them are:

- “Delicias de Bavaro” (España Av.) It’s located near the beach and you can have a meal even late al night because it’s open 24 hours.         

-“Huracan Cafe” (Mare st.) In a setting of Los Corales beach, it also has dancing, DJs and drinks.         

-“Las Leñas” (España Av) Set in the Bavaro area, is an old bakery where homemade bread is very popular.

¿What to drink? The traditional drink of Dominican Republic is Mamajuana. It’s a mixture of dark rum, red wine, and honey with herbs and spices. They let the alcohol sit in a bottle for at least three days to let the flavors soaked up. You can also find in Punta Cana, Presidente Beer. It is the local’s favorite beer and the most chosen between the tourists.