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Are you thinking of enjoying perfect peace and tranquility on your next vacation?  Do you really want to have fun while you go on travel?  If yes, Punta Cana Dominican Republic can be the right island destination for you.  It’s actually one of the best hot travel destinations that are causing waves in the travel world today.   It boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  Punta Cana is absolutely one of the most popular all-inclusive resort areas in the Caribbean.   The beaches are not crowded and the all-inclusive resorts cater to your every need and desire 24/7.   Best of all, Punta Cana has a perfect tropical island climate, and the average annual temperature is 77 degrees, (25 Celsius).   Perfect for enjoying the tropical water and sunshine, and makes for the perfect vacation destination with its world-class all-inclusive resorts and casinos.  You can enjoy the beauty of the natural resources and wild attractions scattered in various locations within the Punta Cana region. You can have fresh refreshment as you take a walk along the ocean waters with lots of natural marine pools around, you can have your cool baths at the marine pools.

After his arrival, Christopher Columbus named the island La Española or Hispaniola as it is known now.  Today Hispaniola is occupied and shared by the nations of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.  Hispaniala is the second-largest of the Greater Antilles islands, and lies west of Puerto Rico and east of the islands of Jamaica and Cuba.  The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, which was founded in 1496 and has a fabulous historic downtown.  It is the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere.  Columbus walked those streets.  Punta Cana is a suburb in the eastern province of the Dominican Republic and is located at the eastern most tip of the island.

Punta Cana is a great location for cheap travel endeavors.  If you’re thinking of saving while you travel, this location is the ideal for you.  There are lots of vacation package deals to choose from when you pick Punta Cana as your travel destination.  The resorts offer cheap travel deals regularly if you keep an eye out on websites that promote Punta Cana.  It’s a destination known for unique site attractions, beaches and historic sites.  The beaches in Punta Cana are facing the Atlantic and the Caribbean along the point.  Punta Cana has always been a choice destination for travel and vacations because of the serenity of its environment.  The area is also known for rich architectural buildings which are mainly inspired by Spanish and native Dominican cultures.  You can always enjoy rich cultural exchange when you visit Punta Cana.

The local currency is the Dominican Peso which we recommend carrying some with you even though other major world currencies are accepted in many establishments. Getting around is made easy in Punta Cana. Punta Cana has efficient international and local transportation systems for all travelers coming in and going out of the area, including the Punta Cana International Airport, known as one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean. Many travelers go through the airport on a daily basis and the airport has even opened a US Customs preclearance station helping passengers clear immigration and customs before boarding a direct flight to the USA. Apart from the airport, there are also convenient local land transportation means available. You can make use of the convenient local buses to move from one place to the other, or you can make use of the waterways and water taxis. Rental cars are available and are best if you plan on doing sightseeing and road trips. If you are not renting a car, make sure you ask for airport transfers at the aiport or prearrange your transportation, as a local taxi can be expensive getting from the airport to the resorts.

Bavaro is the nearby commercial center filled with activities. You’ll find hotel accommodations, shopping, restaurants, drug stores, clinics, fast food joints, supermarkets, banks, schools and more in this area. Veron is also a major town in the district where you can locate attractions and activities. From the North of Punta Cana to the South, there are lots of wonderful beaches where you can always enjoy a spectacular day at the ocean. Among these beaches are: Macao, El Cortecito, Juanillo, Uvero Alto and some other great ones along the way. They are known for their serenity and beauty. You can always have a good relaxing time at any of the beaches.

When it comes to fun, Punta Cana is known for its multitude of activities. The area has 12 professional golf courses built by famous designers like Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus. You can enjoy guided snorkel tours, tour the largest cigar factory (Tabacalera de Garcia Cigar Factory), take a guided Sea Kayaking Adventure, go whale watching, or scuba diving. There are also helicopter tours, horseback riding, jeep safari tours, fishing, guided dune buggy tours, a relaxing catamaran cruise to nearby Saona Island and its white sandy beaches, Zipline Canopy adventures, parasail, ride ATVs, or just get a beach massage and enjoy the day on any of the beautiful beaches.  

A day trip to Santo Domingo offers views of traditional villages and all the sites that the capital city of the Dominican Republic has to offer, including the National Palace, a local marketplace, and the Columbus LighthHouse which is build on the site of Christopher Columbus’ remains. Visit the historic Colonial Zone of the first city in the Americas, founded back in 1498. This section of the city houses the residence of Diego Columbus—son of Admiral Columbus, the National Pantheon, and the oldest cathedral in America. Also, lots of tourist attractions and facilities have been erected and established to make activities enjoyable in the area. You can always locate the famous large international market where you can get virtually every kind of item you desire to purchase. There are also water-sports activities going on in various locations. You’ll find lots of diving facilities and boat trips at your beck and call when you visit. There are also some local unique islands to visit. Saona Island is one of the most popular in the region. It’s well known for scuba diving and other unique activities. Take a speedboat ride to Isla Saona and let the water splash you on your way. The north coast is great for windsurfing and kite surfing.

There are plenty of other awesome monuments and places to explore when you visit Punta Cana. The famous Catholic Basilica is worth a stop. There are plenty of historic architectural buildings you can always explore when you visit. The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve is one of the best-kept secrets in Punta Cana. You can take a refreshing dip in on one of the twelve lagoons the Taino Indians called “eyes.” Manati Park animal park features an array of sea lions, parrots, and even a dancing horse show, inspired by the traditional equestrian performances in the Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera. There's even a crocodile pen, a parade of elegant pink flamingos, and a collection of caged snakes and a fenced-in area where brave animal lovers can get close to a colony of iguanas.

At night there are great bars and night clubs at the various resorts, casinos, and around town.  Regular visitors to Punta Cana like to visit The Bamboo Bar, next door to the Bamboo Restaurant in the Punta Cana Resort & Club in Higuely, in the Tortuga Bay area.  This bar, open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. offers a restful atmosphere where you can try some of the famous Dominican rums and other exotic cocktails.  Another hot spot at night is The Mangu Night Club.  It’s located at the entrance of The Occidental Grand Punta Cana Resort.  The Mangu has two levels; a ground floor with a dance floor plays top 40 music, while upstairs it’s a techno music scene.  The club is open from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.  Areito is a club where locals and tourists get together to have fun and dance.  The nightclub is located in the Caribe Club Princess hotel resort. There are 2 dance areas in the club, one area mainly has merengue, salsa and bachata music while the other one has international music. They have a big screen TV where you can watch music videos.  Pacha disco features live shows with many bands of merengue and bachata from the Caribbean area for a small fee.  This disco is located at the Riu hotel resort complex and is the biggest one in the area.  The shows are presented every day from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am.  This awesome place offers a variety of drinks and different types of music like: rock, pop, salsa, merengue, and also hip hop.  At midnight is the time when the night life in Punta Cana starts picking it up.  The clubs get packed with people of all nationalities: American, Dominican, French, Canadian, Dutch, German, etc.  If you are not into the club scene then try one of the casinos, which remain open to 4:00 am, and may have a disco inside.  Casino at Capa Cana is the first in the zone, and it includes Beautiful manmade waterfalls.