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
home to eight coral reef terraces and nearly 400 caverns
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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