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Punta Cana like a local – that’s what you can find here at Punta Cana Travel Blog. Browse through all of these how-to-guides and personal recommendations to find the best excursions and unique experiences during your vacation in the Dominican Republic.

The beach of Playa Punta Popy in the center of Las Terrenas

Samaná 3-day itinerary from/to Punta Cana – the most beautiful region in the Dominican Republic

 It’s road trip time! This Samaná itinerary will give you an idea of how to travel in the Dominican Republic to the Samaná peninsula from Punta Cana – either with a rental car, by taxi or with a private driver. You can even use public transport if you factor in some additional time. The Samaná …

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View over Constanza from the Monumento Divino Nino in the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana itinerary for an easy 1-week road-trip – beaches, culture and mountains

Are you flying to Punta Cana and would like to see more than just an all-inclusive resort, but don’t want to miss out on the fantastic beaches Punta Cana has to offer? Then this Punta Cana 1-week itinerary is the perfect road-trip for you, as it combines a couple of days at the most amazing …

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Amazing Villa Pandora right at Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana

Bavaro Beach – resorts, best spots, activities and public access to Punta Cana’s main beach

Bavaro Beach is THE main beach in Punta Cana! If you are wondering how to visit it, where to stay and what to do at Bavaro Beach, this is your article not to miss. Bavaro Beach is an amazing stretch of beach in Punta Cana, with beach bars, restaurants, all-inclusive resorts, stunning beachfront apartments and …

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Bibijagua Beach in Punta Cana next to Barcelo Bavaro Resort

The 10 best beaches in Punta Cana [2022; incl. map]

Most people think that Punta Cana is one area with one (big) beach (literally Punta Cana Beach), which is easily accessible from everywhere. But surprise, it is right the opposite. “Punta Cana Beach” is not existing and the whole Punta Cana region is spread out along a coastline of 40 miles, lining up different beautiful …

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Beautiful rivers in the Cordillera Septentrional close to Cabarete and Puerto Plata

The ultimate Dominican Republic itinerary for road trips – 1 week, 10 days, 2 weeks and more

When you are traveling to the Dominican Republic, there is much more to explore than just beaches and all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. If you want to explore the authentic regions of the country, a Dominican Republic itinerary for 1 week, 10 days, 2 weeks or any other duration of your holiday will be the …

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The waterfall Salto Alto de Bayaguana south of Los Haitises National Park

All waterfalls reachable from Punta Cana in under 3 hours

The Dominican Republic has an abundance of waterfalls of all kinds. Crystal-clear water, turquoise rivers, giant drops, dozens of cascades in a row and falls submerging in caves are just a few of the characteristics you can find in the country when talking about waterfalls. But are there waterfalls in Punta Cana as well?  Most …

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Coronavirus in Punta Cana - the situation in times of Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic

Traveling to Punta Cana 2022 in times of coronavirus – What to expect during the period of Covid-19 (update)?

 The Dominican Republic is one of the few countries worldwide which has been open for tourism since July 2020 without any interruptions. The Covid restrictions in Punta Cana have been lifted gradually since then making the Dominican Republic one of the easiest places to visit, even in 2022. However, Covid-19 safety protocols in Punta Cana …

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Excellence Club pool at Finest Hotel Punta Cana

Finest Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this newly built all-inclusive resort

 Finest Punta Cana is one of the newest luxury all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, which just opened its doors in October 2021. It offers superb services, amazing culinary options and two Preferred Clubs (one adults-only option and one family VIP club), which are very affordable considering we are talking about a newly-built Punta Cana resort. …

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Amazing ocean views at Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort in Punta Cana

Lopesan Costa Bavaro – a comprehensive review of this newly built all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

Lopesan Costa Bavaro in Punta Cana is a fantastic and newly-built all-inclusive resort, which is home to one of the most beautiful properties in Punta Cana. A perfect design, lush vegetation and magnificent views are what is characterizing this resort, along with tropical rooms and a true Caribbean vibe. Even though Lopesan Punta Cana is …

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Overview of Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda, a beautiful all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

Bahía Principe Luxury Esmeralda – a comprehensive review for this Punta Cana all-inclusive resort

 Bahía Principe Luxury Esmeralda is part of the large Bahía Resort in Punta Cana. It is one of the premium tiers of the brand and offers upscale services for a pretty affordable price. Especially with some of the recent renovations in parts of the all-inclusive resort, Bahía Principe Esmeralda offers a great value for money. …

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