Lonely PlanetOct 27
The 12 Best Things to Do in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Days on the beach are part of every trip to the Dominican Republic, but there
replica Mediterranean village and haven for artists
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- Altos de ChavónNeighborhoodreplica Mediterranean village and haven for artists
- St StanislausSightimpressive and functioning church
- Cueva de las MaravillasMuseumcave with petroglyphs and pictographs depicting Taíno life
- Elsewhere
- BávaroNeighborhoodPunta Cana, Dominican Republicideal beach for folks seeking soft white sand and gentle waves
- Playa MacaoNeighborhoodPunta Cana, Dominican Republicmore relaxed and quiet golden-sand beach with bigger waves
- Scape ParkPlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republiceco-adventure center offering fun experiences for adventure seekers
- Hoyo AzulSightPunta Cana, Dominican Republicstunning cenote with crystal-clear water where visitors can swim
- Ron Barceló DistilleryPlaceSan Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republictake a distillery tour and taste many premium offerings
- Oliver & OliverPlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republicrespected distillery where you can sample high-quality rums
- Don Lucas CigarsPlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republicsells a solid selection of Oliver rums
- Rum RepublicRestaurantPunta Cana, Dominican Republicwell-stocked with local island rums
- Huracan CaféRestaurantPunta Cana, Dominican Republiclaid-back beach bar for sipping mojitos and caipirinhas
- Drink PointRestaurantPunta Cana, Dominican Republiccocktails flow freely to an energetic soundtrack
- Onno’sRestaurantPunta Cana, Dominican Republictropical cocktails and a dancefloor with DJs
- Coco BongoPlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republicparties like a pop star with spectacular shows
- Montaña RedondaSightMiches, Dominican Republicinviting visitors to enjoy the views from the summit
- PastedeliRestaurantPunta Cana, Dominican Republictakes orders for pickup or delivery of pasteles
- Amables en HojasRestaurantSan Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republicno-frills restaurant specializing in pasteles
- Isla SaonaSightPunta Cana, Dominican Republicstunning day snorkeling in its clear, shallow waters
- Parque Nacional CotubanamáPlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republichome to eight coral reef terraces and nearly 400 caverns
- Isla CatalinaSightPunta Cana, Dominican Republicstumbled upon by Christopher Columbus in 1494
- Boca de YumaNeighborhoodPunta Cana, Dominican Republicworth stopping in for good Dominican food
- Parque Nacional Los HaitisesPlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republiclush vegetation and green hills rising dramatically
- Ojos Indígenas Ecological Park & ReservePlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republichome to 500 plant species, 160 insect species
- Corales Golf CoursePlacePunta Cana, Dominican Republichosted the Dominican Republic’s first PGA Tour event