Travel Eye on Luperon (Dominican Republic, Caribbean)

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Overview:

Luperon is a designated tourist zone which has largely failed to take off. There are 2 sprawling hotel complexes occupy around ¼ ml of beach front, while the surrounding land remains undeveloped and rather bland.

The village of Luperon, some distance inland, is a typical shanty-town-like settlement with colourful wooden dwellings lining a grid of potholed streets and unmade tracks. It offers little more than curiosity value.

This village suits those seeking a hassle-free setting with a range of in-house facilities to hand. Independent budget-watchers might try their luck in the village, but don't expect air conditioning and limitless hot running water.

The accommodation is just 2 all-inclusive beachfront complexes and a smattering of simple pensions in the village.

Locality:

Luperon is on the Atlantic north coast (35 mls NW of Puerto Plata, 46 mls NW of its international airport. 155 mls NW of Santo Domingo).

The tourist resort is in a rather isolated area of undulating land in undeveloped countryside sloping down to the beach. The shanty village of Luperon is 1¾ mls inland by poor winding road.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to:

The beach at Playa Grande is reasonably attractive and offers relatively protected swimming, owing to its position in the cove; the sand and water is clean. Palms offer plenty of shade and there is an ample supply of sunbeds.

Souvenir stalls flank the shaded walkway at the rear of the beach and the all-inclusives organise water sports for their guests.

Shopping is confined to main hotels. There is a handful of cheap and cheerful gift shops in the village and by the beach specialise in local trinkets.

There is not much in the form of entertainments. The Daytime consists of beach and some water sports. The nightlife is generally organised hotel entertainment.

Eating out is mainly in hotels, but there are a couple of restaurants in the village but take care what you eat. Don't drink the tap water (brush your teeth with bottled water) and avoid salads or cold meats that are displayed without the benefit of chilling devices.