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
laid-back beach bar for sipping mojitos and caipirinhas
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- BávaroNeighborhoodideal beach for folks seeking soft white sand and gentle waves
- Playa MacaoNeighborhoodmore relaxed and quiet golden-sand beach with bigger waves
- Scape ParkPlaceeco-adventure center offering fun experiences for adventure seekers
- Hoyo AzulSightstunning cenote with crystal-clear water where visitors can swim
- Oliver & OliverPlacerespected distillery where you can sample high-quality rums
- Don Lucas CigarsPlacesells a solid selection of Oliver rums
- Rum RepublicRestaurantwell-stocked with local island rums
- Huracan CaféRestaurantlaid-back beach bar for sipping mojitos and caipirinhas
- Drink PointRestaurantcocktails flow freely to an energetic soundtrack
- Onno’sRestauranttropical cocktails and a dancefloor with DJs
- Coco BongoPlaceparties like a pop star with spectacular shows
- PastedeliRestauranttakes orders for pickup or delivery of pasteles
- Isla SaonaSightstunning day snorkeling in its clear, shallow waters
- Parque Nacional CotubanamáPlacehome to eight coral reef terraces and nearly 400 caverns
- Isla CatalinaSightstumbled upon by Christopher Columbus in 1494
- Boca de YumaNeighborhoodworth stopping in for good Dominican food
- Parque Nacional Los HaitisesPlacelush vegetation and green hills rising dramatically
- Ojos Indígenas Ecological Park & ReservePlacehome to 500 plant species, 160 insect species
- Corales Golf CoursePlacehosted the Dominican Republic’s first PGA Tour event
- Elsewhere
- Ron Barceló DistilleryPlaceSan Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republictake a distillery tour and taste many premium offerings
- Montaña RedondaSightMiches, Dominican Republicinviting visitors to enjoy the views from the summit
- Altos de ChavónNeighborhoodLa Romana, Dominican Republicreplica Mediterranean village and haven for artists
- St StanislausSightLa Romana, Dominican Republicimpressive and functioning church
- Amables en HojasRestaurantSan Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republicno-frills restaurant specializing in pasteles
- Cueva de las MaravillasMuseumLa Romana, Dominican Republiccave with petroglyphs and pictographs depicting Taíno life