Beyond Punta Cana

The Dominican Republic is not only about Punta Cana – there is so much more to explore in the country. Take a car or a driver for a road-trip and explore the beauty of this fascinating Caribbean country. You won’t regret it!

Columbus Lighthose Faro a Colon in Santo Domingo

How to get from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo: bus, Taxi, Transfer, Shuttle or rental car?

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If you’re looking to get from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, this is the article you need to read. We explain all the different options for getting from Punta Canas’ resorts or the International Airport to Santo Domingo, either to the town center (the Colonial Zone) or the airport (in case you’re planning your vacation …

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The pristine beach Playa Lanza del Norte on the Samana peninsula

The 22 most beautiful beaches in Samaná

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The Samaná peninsula in the Dominican Republic is the perfect region for individual travelers. An amazing scenery, lush vegetation, gentle hills, endless coconut palm trees, only a few all-inclusive hotels and usually deserted beaches are just some of the features that are characterizing Samaná. Still, most visitors are just exploring the area right in Las …

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Spectacular Montana Redonda between Miches and Punta Cana

Montaña Redonda in Miches – the instagrammable mountain with spectacular views

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Punta Cana has many possible attractions and popular places, but there is one which has become known only a couple of years ago and is still under the radar for most visitors: Montaña Redonda in Miches. Just imagine you are standing on top of a lush mountain with a 360-degree panorama view and additional “gadgets” …

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Hike to Salto de la Jalda, the highest waterfall in the Caribbean

Salto de la Jalda – the highest waterfall in the Caribbean

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Do you want to know one of the biggest hidden gems in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic and maybe the whole Caribbean? Can you imagine that there is the highest waterfall in the entire Caribbean not too far away from Punta Cana and nobody knows about it?  Exactly this is Salto de la Jalda, one …

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Our excursion to the beautiful Isla Catalina, south of La Romana

Isla Catalina – less-frequented island excursion to paradise

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Islands are always worth an excursion, especially if they are home to beaches, turquoise water and shallow reefs. That is also why Isla Catalina is a popular destination in the Dominican Republic, as it offers unspoiled nature, beautiful views and easy access from Punta Cana or Santo Domingo. Unless its bigger neighbor Isla Saona, Catalina …

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The 30 best beaches in the Dominican Republic – hidden gems, spectacular beaches, paradisical stretches (incl. map)

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One can only talk about places that one has visited personally – and that’s why this list of the most spectacular and best beaches in the Dominican Republic is one of the few genuine ones you’ll find on the internet. Over my around 7 years in the Dominican Republic, I have visited (at least) around …

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A professional rum tasting in Punta Cana at this exclusive culinary experience

Rum Tours in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic

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Rum is one of the most favorite spirits worldwide and the Dominican Republic is one of the leading rum producers in the Caribbean. While you can get rum in every all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana and beyond, it is usually not the best brand you will find there. That’s why a rum tour in Punta …

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The amazing and gorgeous Bahia de las Aguilas, one of the best beaches in the Dominican Republic

Bahía de las Águilas – hotels, glamping, beach info, things-to-do and a secret+quick way to get there

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Bahía de las Águilas resembles a remote paradise that is hard to find elsewhere in the Caribbean and is known as one of the most spectacular beaches in the Dominican Republic. Forget Punta Cana, forget Samaná – Bahía de las Águilas is most likely the most gorgeous beach you will ever see in your life. …

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Amazing Playa Dominicus in Bayahibe, the beach at Dreams Dominicus La Romana Resort

Transfers from Punta Cana Airport to La Romana and Bayahibe (and from Santo Domingo as well)

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Planning a holiday in La Romana or Bayahibe and not knowing how to get from the airport to your resort? This article gets you covered! We are explaining to you all the ways of how you can get from Punta Cana Airport to La Romana, and also from Santo Domingo to La Romana and Bayahibe. …

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Discovering the Dominican Republic road-trip style on the way to Boca de Yuma

The 13 best day trips from Punta Cana

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 Punta Cana is not only about staying in resorts, but it is also about exploring the incredible nature and cultural heritage the Dominican Republic has to offer. There are plenty of day trips from Punta Cana which show you the variety of the country, among them the most historic city in the entire Caribbean, stunning …

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