Lonely PlanetOct 27, 2026
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
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- Ron Barceló DistilleryPlacetake a distillery tour and taste many premium offerings
- Amables en HojasRestaurantno-frills restaurant specializing in pasteles
- 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
- 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
- Altos de ChavónNeighborhoodLa Romana, Dominican Republicreplica Mediterranean village and haven for artists
- St StanislausSightLa Romana, Dominican Republicimpressive and functioning church
- PastedeliRestaurantPunta Cana, Dominican Republictakes orders for pickup or delivery of 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
- Cueva de las MaravillasMuseumLa Romana, Dominican Republiccave with petroglyphs and pictographs depicting Taíno life
- 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