{"id":30254,"date":"2023-07-27T13:05:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T13:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=30254"},"modified":"2023-11-23T13:26:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T13:26:18","slug":"dominican-republic-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get all the details about what to expect on your visit to this incredible country before you jet off with our whistle-stop Dominican Republic Travel Guide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<p>Our Dominican Republic Travel Guide will give you all the juicy details of how the Dom Rep has established itself as the most visited tourist Destination in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, did you know that in 2022 not only did the Dominican become the<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeannationalweekly.com\/lifestyle\/3-most-visited-caribbean-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most visited island in the Caribbean<\/a><\/span>, but with <strong>8.5 million tourists touching down<\/strong> it also held a top 5 berth on the list of most visited countries in the Americas too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With that amazing stat still ringing in our ears, why don&#8217;t we take a look at all the reasons why it&#8217;s just so popular?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-beach.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Dominican Republic travel guide\" class=\"wp-image-30257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-beach-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-beach-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to our Dominican Republic Travel Guide! Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/12019-12019\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1884286\">David Mark<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1884286\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/subscriber-exclusives?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png 1024w, 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id=\"item-69e1808f1677d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Dominican_Republic_Travel_Guide_Fast_Facts_About_The_Dom_Rep\" title=\"Dominican Republic Travel Guide: Fast Facts About The Dom Rep\">Dominican Republic Travel Guide: Fast Facts About The Dom Rep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Why_Visit_the_Dominican_Republic\" title=\"Why Visit the Dominican Republic?\">Why Visit the Dominican Republic?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Dominican_Republic_Culture\" title=\"Dominican Republic Culture\">Dominican Republic Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Dominican_Republic_Cuisine\" title=\"Dominican Republic Cuisine\">Dominican Republic Cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Lets_Talk_About_Coffee\" title=\"Let&#8217;s Talk About Coffee\">Let&#8217;s Talk About Coffee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#What_Are_The_Most_Popular_Things_To_Do_In_The_Dominican_Republic\" title=\"What Are The Most Popular Things To Do In The Dominican Republic?\">What Are The Most Popular Things To Do In The Dominican Republic?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Discover_Punta_Cana\" title=\"Discover Punta Cana\">Discover Punta Cana<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Where_To_Go_In_Punta_Cana\" title=\"Where To Go In Punta Cana?\">Where To Go In Punta Cana?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#1_Uvero_Alto\" title=\"1. Uvero Alto\">1. Uvero Alto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#2_Carretero_Uvero_Alto\" title=\"2. Carretero Uvero Alto\">2. Carretero Uvero Alto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#3_Day_Trippin_in_Punta_Cana\" title=\"3. Day Trippin&#8217; in Punta Cana\">3. Day Trippin&#8217; in Punta Cana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#4_Bavaro\" title=\"4. Bavaro\">4. Bavaro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#5_Saona_Island\" title=\"5. Saona Island\">5. Saona Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#6_Cap_Cana\" title=\"6. Cap Cana\">6. Cap Cana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Where_To_Go_In_La_Romana\" title=\"Where To Go In La Romana?\">Where To Go In La Romana?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Water_Sports_in_La_Romana\" title=\"Water Sports in La Romana\">Water Sports in La Romana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Diving_in_La_Romana\" title=\"Diving in La Romana\">Diving in La Romana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Catalina_Island\" title=\"Catalina Island\">Catalina Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Altos_de_Chavon\" title=\"Altos de Chavon\">Altos de Chavon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Get_To_Know_The_Friendly_Locals\" title=\"Get To Know The Friendly Locals\">Get To Know The Friendly Locals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/dominican-republic-travel-guide\/#Start_Your_Dominican_Republic_Holiday_Adventure_Today\" title=\"Start Your Dominican Republic Holiday Adventure Today\">Start Your Dominican Republic Holiday Adventure Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dominican_Republic_Travel_Guide_Fast_Facts_About_The_Dom_Rep\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Dominican Republic Travel Guide: Fast Facts About The Dom Rep<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-is-placeholder-visible=\"false\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\">\n<li><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Best Time of Year to visit: <\/strong>December \u2013 April<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital: <\/strong>Santa Domingo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>48,442&nbsp;km\u00b2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency: <\/strong>Peso<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main Language: <\/strong>Spanish<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flight Time: <\/strong>Around 9 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Difference: &#8211;<\/strong>5 GMT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Visit_the_Dominican_Republic\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Why Visit the Dominican Republic?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Dominican Republic offers some of the <strong>best-value holidays<\/strong> in the Caribbean. You\u2019ll find a wide range of luxury all-inclusive hotels lined across the dreamy stretches of long white beaches.<\/p>\n<p>And while it&#8217;s is famed for being a palm-covered haven, there\u2019s a lot more to the destination than meets the eye. During this travel guide to the Dominican Republic we&#8217;ll show you it all!<\/p>\n<p>The tropical coastlines are dotted with <strong>first-class golf courses and resorts<\/strong>, fusing golf and sun-filled leisure in perfect harmony. Many have been designed by world-class golfers, ensuring they offer varied and challenging holes, whilst celebrating the natural beauty of the surroundings. It&#8217;s even home to the <strong>Caribbean\u2019s number one course<\/strong>, Teeth of the Dog designed by Pete Dye.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman-in-sea-dr.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman-in-sea-dr.jpg\" alt=\"Woman walking in the Caribbean Sea at sunset\" class=\"wp-image-30258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman-in-sea-dr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman-in-sea-dr-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman-in-sea-dr-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s a reason why Dom Rep is the most popular Caribbean country with tourists. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-person-standing-on-beach-2598675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leonardo Rossatti<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dominican_Republic_Culture\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b1897;\">Dominican Republic Culture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dominican culture is proudly celebrated throughout the country. Be warned, you may leave with the tantalising and intoxicating rhythms of <strong>merengue<\/strong> and <strong>bachata<\/strong>, the national music, in your ears. If you get a chance, try and check out a vibrant <strong>fiesta patronal<\/strong>. These are fascinating arrays of annual fiestas, celebrating religion often though music-driven processions and street parties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dominican_Republic_Cuisine\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Dominican Republic Cuisine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>cuisine<\/strong> of Dominicans is just as tantalising as the music. Locally called comida criolla, it\u2019s a blend of Spanish, African and Tanino elemets, with regional variants found across the island. With lots of rich, decadent flavours, we\u2019d encourage you to indulge \u2013 that\u2019s what holidays are about of course.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Talk_About_Coffee\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b1897;\">Let&#8217;s Talk About Coffee<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While we&#8217;re on the subject of delicious food &amp; drink. If, like me, you&#8217;re an extreme coffee lover, you\u2019ll be happy to know <strong>Dominican coffee is among the best in the world<\/strong>. Grown at height in the Cordillera Central mountain range, it boasts a rich, smooth taste and has become a major export earner for the country due to its high quality.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Most_Popular_Things_To_Do_In_The_Dominican_Republic\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">What Are The Most Popular Things To Do In The Dominican Republic?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, this wouldn&#8217;t be a very good Dominican Republic Travel Guide if we didn&#8217;t look at some of the top spots to discover and amazing activities. The best (or most common) places to soak in the amazing things to see and do in Dom Rep are in two main areas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Punta Cana<\/li>\n<li>La Romana<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Punta_Cana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0099cc;\">Discover Punta Cana<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most popular resort area in the Dom Rep, Punta Cana is&nbsp;where you\u2019ll find the <strong>best beaches<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/holidays\/dominican-republic?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>luxury all-inclusive hotels<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>exhilarating activities<\/strong> and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Today, it\u2019s lovingly known as the <strong>\u201cCoconut Coast\u201d<\/strong> owing to the endless coconut palms that line the azure shoreline. Found on the eastern coast of Dom Rep, it\u2019s one of the best holiday spots in the world, especially for those who prefer a more tropical climate.<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s dig a little deeper into Punta Cana and find out about the amazing places and activities you have to visit here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Punta Cana for First Timers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nuOdupAGHPc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Go_In_Punta_Cana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #cd11a6;\">Where To Go In Punta Cana?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Punta Cana is a big area and it&#8217;s jam-packed with incredible things to do. But you need to know where to look in order to find them. Well search no more, as we&#8217;ve found them and plonked all 6 incredible destinations and fun activities below. They are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uvero Alto&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Carretera Uvero Alto&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Go day tripping&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Bavaro&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Saona Island<\/li>\n<li>Cap Cana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Uvero_Alto\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #2ba39a;\">1. Uvero Alto<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>A secluded village based in Punta Cana, Uvero Alto may be <strong>one of the region\u2019s best-kept secrets<\/strong>. Here rests a beautiful, unspoilt beach town that is ideal for those in search of a tranquil area in which to rest and rejuvenate.<\/p>\n<p>The beach is long and golden, perfect for sunset strolls and a favourite for couples and honeymooners. If you prefer a bit of action, however, there is also plenty of beach-side fun to be had.<\/p>\n<p>The region is home to a<strong> surf school<\/strong>, providing visitors with surfboards and educational courses if desired. &nbsp;Windsurfing, diving and kiting are also available to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/surfing-uvero-alto.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/surfing-uvero-alto.jpg\" alt=\"Women with surfboards walking into the ocean\" class=\"wp-image-30259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/surfing-uvero-alto.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/surfing-uvero-alto-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/surfing-uvero-alto-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grab a board and learn a new skill in Uvero Alto. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@elishavision?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Elizeu Dias<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/xarhNpLSHTk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Carretero_Uvero_Alto\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #2ba39a;\">2. Carretero Uvero Alto<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Just behind the coastal resorts is <strong>Carretera Uvero Alto<\/strong>. Here you\u2019ll find Dominican restaurants, a small shopping centre, and souvenir shops if you fancy an hour or two away from the beach.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Day_Trippin_in_Punta_Cana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #2ba39a;\">3. Day Trippin&#8217; in Punta Cana<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>If a day excursion is what you&#8217;re after, <strong>drive 30 minutes inland to<\/strong> <strong>Hig\u00fcey,<\/strong> the eastern province\u2019s capital. You\u2019ll find many cultural attractions to ponder. For example, the famous 15th-century painting Virgen de la Altagracia, the patron saint of the Dominican resides here as well as a range of authentic Dominican markets.<\/p>\n<p>Another great excursion is visiting one of the largest caves in the Caribbean, <strong>Cueva Fun Fun. <\/strong>Although it\u2019s not for the faint-hearted. The cavern is located in a lush tropical forest in the middle of Los Haitises National Park.<\/p>\n<p>To get there, you\u2019ll be driven through the countryside of Dom Rep. You\u2019ll start the fun at <strong>Rancho Capote<\/strong> where there&#8217;s horse-riding, followed by hiking through the tropical forest to reach the cave. Then you start the decline into the <strong>depths of the earth<\/strong> through a small hole. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxyMN7anvnL\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Fun Fun Cave Adventure Combo\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 (@cuevafunfun)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Bavaro\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #2ba39a;\">4. Bavaro<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Bavaro is a wonderful exotic town known for offering the best beach resorts in the country. Although it&#8217;s slightly busier than Uvero Alto, the beaches here still offer spacious sands&nbsp;and a calming sea alongside a host of attractions to fill up your days.<\/p>\n<p>Get on a day trip to a local national park. Manati Park Bavaro is one of the most popular, showcasing exotic birds, parrots, reptiles, aquariums and sea lions. On the other hand, if you like a bit of action, head to<strong>&nbsp;Bavaro Adventure Park<\/strong>. Here bungee, zip lines, tree-top rope bridges and even life-size dinosaurs await.<\/p>\n<p>Follow up those thrills with some retail therapy at <strong>Palma Real Shopping Village.<\/strong> It\u2019s a colonial-style building, with hundreds of commodities including clothes, accessories and food. If that\u2019s not enough, at <strong>Harrisons Fine Caribbean Jewellers <\/strong>customers can watch how the jewellers work, buy made-to-order designs, and see precious stones.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Ctg0CrTAQBx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Ctg0CrTAQBx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Ctg0CrTAQBx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Paola Mar P\u00e9rez \ud83c\udf1e (@paolamapz)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Saona_Island\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #2ba39a;\">5. Saona Island<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Catch a catamaran to Saona Island, a 110 sq kilometre offshore isle known for mangroves, coral, starfish-filled waters, and palm-fringed beaches.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an <strong>Instagrammers-paradise,<\/strong> a picture-perfect unspoilt and authentic atmosphere embodied in the island that has been preserved by the inhabitants over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its large size, there are many things to do on your excursion to Saona. Including visiting Mano Juan fishing village and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saonaisland.org\/amazing-turtle-sanctuary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turtle Recovery Centre<\/a>. Or why not go trekking around Laguna los Flamenco home to many native bird species?<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CvHfZTxgLFH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CvHfZTxgLFH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CvHfZTxgLFH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Todo Repu\u0301blica Dominicana \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 (@todo.dominicana)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cap_Cana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #2ba39a;\">6. Cap Cana<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Maybe the most exclusive spot on the list, Cap Cana embodies everything we love about high-end luxury. The beaches are heavenly, and many hotels offer beach service so the most you need to do is pick up your book and flip the pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sports lovers this is probably the place for you too<\/strong>. Golf courses in Cap Cana are enviable too, particularly Punta Espada designed by Jack Nicklaus. In addition, Hacienda Gold, Las Iguanas and Le Cana Golf Club all offer breathtaking ocean views, well-kept grounds and challenging holes.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, head to the famous <strong>marina <\/strong>where you can admire the beautiful yachts and grab some light refreshments at Api Beach Bar. This is perfect at sunset when you\u2019ll enjoy a lovely coastal breeze. Coffee, glamorous boats, and golden-hour views? 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmhE3-zuq0i\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Cap Cana (@vivecapcana)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers\/late-deals-for-a-steal?utm_source=blg?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"874\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Late-Deals-Blog_874x160.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Late-Deals-Blog_874x160.png 874w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Late-Deals-Blog_874x160-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Late-Deals-Blog_874x160-768x141.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Go_In_La_Romana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #cd11a6;\">Where To Go In La Romana?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The other renowned tourist area in the Dominican Republic. Famed for exquisite beaches, first-class golf courses, and unparalleled seclusion. <strong>La Romana has become a<\/strong> <strong>playground for the rich and famous<\/strong>, as well as holiday-makers seeking a higher level of indulgence and tranquillity. But what should you check out?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water sports&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Incredible dive spots<\/li>\n<li>Catalina Island<\/li>\n<li>Altos de Chavon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 REASONS WHY PEOPLE LOVE LA ROMANA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fl1eVsYEI6I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Sports_in_La_Romana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #18ac40;\">Water Sports in La Romana<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>As with many coastal regions in the Dominican, due to the gorgeous beaches and crystal-clear waters, you\u2019ll find no shortage of water activities to enjoy from deep-sea fishing to scuba diving.<\/p>\n<p>But with the calmness of the Caribbean sea in La Romana you should be thinking more about swimming, snorkelling, diving and catamaran sailing than surfing or windsurfing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diving_in_La_Romana\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #18ac40;\">Diving in La Romana<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>On the subject of calm waters, those gentle tides in the area mean incredible diving conditions. Which is perfect for those who want to get below the surface and witness the unending beauty of the coral reef.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, c<strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">ave diving <\/strong>is also very popular on the island with three water-filled cave systems near Santa Domingo, Bayahibe and Playa Dorada perfect for technical divers.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/la-romana-snorkel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/la-romana-snorkel.jpg\" alt=\"Woman snorkelling under the water giving a thumbs up in front of a clown fish \" class=\"wp-image-30263\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/la-romana-snorkel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/la-romana-snorkel-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/la-romana-snorkel-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Romana is the best place to get beneath the waves in the Dom Rep. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-person-swimming-near-school-of-clown-fish-2744596\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bagus Tri Kuncoro<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalina_Island\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #18ac40;\">Catalina Island<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>If you made the trip to Saona Island then you might like to check out Catalina Island too. It&#8217;s an uninhabited isle which enjoys national park protected status.<\/p>\n<p>Two famous dive sites around the island are a haven for <strong>open sea divers.<\/strong> Discover a wealth of colourful, tropical fish species. For something really unique, seek out the <strong>Wreck of Saint George<\/strong>, a freighter laying between 72 and 230 feet below sea level, &nbsp;perfect for advanced divers.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dominican Republic, Diving the St. George Wreck\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hNwHkyU5rWc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Altos_de_Chavon\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #18ac40;\">Altos de Chavon<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>There&#8217;s just as much fun to be had on dry land in La Romana. 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