Chris (Punta Cana Travel Blog)

Hey, I am Chris, a born and raised German, travel-addictive and Caribbean Soul. For 8 years I am living in the Caribbean, among them 5 in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is my home-base here in the country and I’d love to tell you more about how to experience Punta Cana off-the-beaten-track and give you all the advice you want to know for your vacation in Punta Cana.

Backpacking is a popular way to travel the Dominican Republic on a budget

How to travel Punta Cana on a budget? (Backpacking Punta Cana)

Are you planning a vacation in Punta Cana on a budget? Good luck! 😉 While it’s not impossible to travel to the popular resort destination on a shoestring or even go backpacking in Punta Cana, it will take some effort and workarounds to seriously keep it cheap when traveling to Bavaro and beyond, which is …

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Kayaking in Punta Cana along the shores of Cabeza de Toro

Kayaking in Punta Cana – the best kayaking spots, insider tips and Punta Cana kayak excursions

Punta Cana is a beautiful destination for kayaking, especially as it is a great way to explore the coastline, the colorful waters and the several pristine beaches far away from the resorts. While you can rent kayaks usually through your resort, there is more than that, especially when heading on a kayaking excursion in Punta …

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Ziplining Tour in Punta Cana at Bavaro Adventure Park

The best ziplines in Punta Cana – your canopy adventure in paradise!

Ziplining in Punta Cana is one of the most popular excursions among visitors of the Dominican Republic. It combines fun, some action and the feeling of flying with breathtaking views from above. What’s interesting about the Punta Cana ziplines is that they are very different, each canopy adventure has its very own highlight, among them …

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View from the room at Riu Palace Macao All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

Riu Palace Macao – a comprehensive review of this adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

Riu Palace Macao is an adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana with two particular highlights: many affordable ocean view rooms and a spectacular à-la-carte beachfront lunch. Furthermore, this Punta Cana resort is particularly interesting as it has access to the entire Riu property in Punta Cana, which includes one of the biggest water parks in …

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Riu Palace Macao All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

Uber in Punta Cana – what’s new in 2022 and what to take care of when using Uber Select

Uber Punta Cana is only existing since 2020 and has undergone some important changes and improvements since then. While the beginning was dominated by very few drivers being available and an upset taxi association, those disputes have been settled and Uber can finally operate without any problems in the entire Punta Cana area. However, there …

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Riu Republica, a adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana with a lot of party options

Riu República – a comprehensive review of this adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

Most all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana lack a certain special atmosphere but Hotel Riu República is definitely unique. It is a very social resort with lots of activities going on, where most of the people are looking to socialize and haveUbe fun. Even though Riu República Punta Cana can be easily named a party resort …

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The beach at Be Live Collection Punta Cana Adults Only Resort

Be Live Collection Punta Cana Adults Only – a comprehensive review of this all-inclusive resort

Be Live Collection Punta Cana Adults Only is a surprising all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, which is part of Be Live Collection Punta Cana Resort but offers much better quality, amenities and services. It is more than just a small section in a big resort, Be Live Punta Cana Adults Only is a separate hotel …

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Ziplining at Scape Park Cap Cana, an adventure park in the south of Punta Cana

Scape Park Punta Cana review – a tropical theme park with zipline and blue lagoon in Punta Cana

Scape Park Punta Cana is one of the most exciting theme parks in Punta Cana. Ziplining, waterfalls, cave tours, cultural immersion, a cenote, some animals and the famous Blue Lagoon (Hoyo Azul) are just a few things you can explore when visiting Scape Park Cap Cana. The great thing: with a Scape Park ticket for …

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The pool at AC Punta Cana Hotel

AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this newly-built Punta Cana hotel

Punta Cana is dominated by all-inclusive resorts, but if you’re tired of resorts, don’t need the daily entertainment or simply want to relax in style, options besides Punta Canas’ traditional resorts might come in handy. One of them is AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana, which has two significant advantages: it is newly built (only …

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The wonderful Tapas oceanfront restaurant at Catalonia Bayahibe with view of Dominicus Beach

Catalonia Bayahibe La Romana – a comprehensive review of this all-inclusive resort close to Punta Cana

Catalonia Bayahibe is an affordable all-inclusive resort on the beautiful beach of Bayahibe, less than one hour away from Punta Cana with one of the most spectacular restaurant settings we have seen in all the all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and Bayahibe. It is perfect for all of those looking for seaweed-free beaches, incredibly turquoise …

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