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Punta Cana - Dominican Republic

Punta Cana is a cape located at the easternmost point of the Dominican Republic, in the province of La Altagracia. The area is well known for its beaches, spas and resorts that offer tourists both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Since the '70s it has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.Punta Cana excursions

The coastline of Punta Cana area extends around 50 kilometers of coastline. The beaches of Punta Cana are fine white sand and the sea is a turquoise blue with a constant waves, without reaching the intensity of turquoise Caribbean Sea beaches located further south. The climate is stable throughout the year, with average temperatures of about 26 ° C, the ideal place to enjoy a beach holiday temperature.

In Punta Cana are located numerous hotels and all-inclusive resorts that combine to form the largest area of the Dominican Republic complexes with a large number of foreign tourists and Dominicans. The city also has a local international airport, the Punta Cana International Airport, privately owned and with a passenger flow even higher than the International Airport of the Americas in Santo Domingo, and 12 championship golf courses that were built in 1991.

Punta Cana area begins north with the Arena Gorda beach and the famous Bavaro Beach, including more than 24 kilometers of coastline and abundant conform with large hotel complexes. Following in the same direction we find Ubero Alto Beach, Macao Beach and Playa El Cortecito. On the other side of the cape, are the beaches of Cabeza de Toro, Cabo Engaño, Punta Cana and Juanillo, the latter a quiet yet uncrowded beach and the hotel sector.

Punta Cana Bavaro is the kingdom of all - inclusive in which everything is made ??and planned to spend a dream holiday in the Dominican Republic, along the beach and sun there are numerous tourist attractions and tours available. In addition to the activities offered by hotels and resorts, the area has many restaurants, bars, nightclubs ... to spend intense nights.

All activities and excursions are available at the Punta Cana hotels and tourists shuttle comes recover.

The Punta Cana Bavaro is several kilometers long

In the south, the resort of Cap Cana, with its golf course, its marina and luxury hotels ( Sanctuary Cap Cana , Fishing Lodge).

The airport area with the Punta Cana Resort & Club , the Tortuga Bay and Punta Cana Village . Punta Cana Village consists of houses and apartments for rent and restaurants and shops.

Cabeza de Toro, located between the lagoon and the sea with a small town with few hotels all inclusive, as the Natura Park Eco Resort , the Be Live Grand Punta Cana The Dreams Palm Beach and the Catalonia Royal Bavaro with its golf course.

Continuing north that are Bibijagua Playa Playa Playa Los Corales Jellyfish and where many hotels on the beach.

The Cortecito is a small tourist village, with many houses for rent, hotels, all inclusive and some hotels.

Bavaro area, with its beautiful beach and all inclusive hotels known.

Fruisa is a lively town where many Dominicans live who work in hotels. The atmosphere is warm and festive.

In the north, the Uvero Alto area with, among others, Dreams Punta Cana , Punta Cana Sivory ...

Between each of these resorts are shopping malls (Plaza San Juan Plaza Palma Real, Square Brisas ...) where tourists find all kinds of shops, supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, bars ...

Tourist attractions and places in Punta Cana

Weiler Caribbean Sea

Weiler Caribbean is The best tours in Punta Cana with the viviras Weiler Caribbean Sea .

Propose fun at sea with fast boats, catamran, snorkel, parasail ... fun land with zipline, 4x4 adventure, buggy ... diving Catalina Island, Saona Island ... package tours and dive packages.

Manati Park

The Manati Park is a zoo with crocodiles, iguanas, dolphins, flamncos ... restaurants, craft shops, leisure and entertainment. In this park you can swim with dolphins (book at extra cost) and many tourist activities.

Manati Park protects the flora and fauna of the Dominican Republic, the endangered species such as iguanas, tropical birds ...

The park is open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, there is a free shuttle departing from the hotels.

Rate (08/2012) $ 20 for children under 12, $ 35 otherwise.

Marinarium

Marinarium Punta Cana Immerse yourself in the middle of the largest coral reef in Punta Cana and discover the unique underwater flora and fauna.

Catamaran

Punta Cana catamaran One day catamaran. You will sail along the Caribbean coast, enjoy good food, an open bar and snorkeling in the warm waters of Punta Cana.El catamaran cruise is a family friendly tourist excursion.

Buggy Tour

Punta Cana buggy tour Buggy tours near Punta Cana proposed in most of the hotels. All are more or less the same circuit with Macao beach (the only public beach in the region).

Safari

Punta Cana safari tour Safari heavy truck for a day in the field of Punta Cana, from mid-cane fields, small towns, rivers. Lunch with drinks included.

The golf

Bavaro Golf Club, La Cana Golf Club, Cocotal Golf & Country Club and Catalonia Cabeza de Toro Golf Club.

Bavaro Splash

Bavaro Punta Cana splash Splash boat ride Bavaro. Pilot your own boat, surf the waves of the Caribbean.

Diving



Diving Punta Cana Dip half a day, with a mask and snorkel in the turquoise waters of Punta Cana and discover spectacular seabed.

Sea Pro Divers is present in many resorts in Punta Cana and offers to discover spectacular seabed.

Canopy Adventure Tour

Punta Cana Zipline Park with 8 courses ranging from 90 to 700 meters long. Canopy Adventure Tour of extreme sensations.

Water activities

Diving , windsurfing, jet ski ... are offered by Resorts Punta Cana all inclusive .

Fishing

For lovers of fishing in Punta Cana you can fish for marlin, dorado, wahoo and tuna.

Swimming on dolphins

Dolphins Punta Cana Swim with dolphins at sea, a fabulous experience!

Indigenous eyes

Indigenous Eyes Reserve is a private ecological park of 1,500 hectares of subtropical forest with a variety of plants and 11 lagoons.