Travel Eye on Punta Cana (Dominican Republic, Caribbean)

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Overview:

This developing resort area, which stretches for about 20 miles from Bavaro in the West to Punta Cana in the East, is away from most development on the island, and is reached by tedious and often appalling country roads.

Its popularity can be evidenced by the ongoing construction of secure, self-contained complexes. it is by virtue of the almost unbroken stretch of white sandy beach and clear blue ocean protected by a long coral reef. The mundane little shopping centre of Plaza Bavaro, with its modest shops, services and minor eateries, is the only thing that resembles a centre, providing the only alternatives to the facilities at the all-inclusives that dominate the region.

Unreliable local minibuses are best avoided. Taxis can be ordered from all hotels.

Locality:

Punta Cana is situated on the East tip of the island, on the Atlantic East coast. 38 mls East of Higuey, which is the nearest large town. 128 mls East of Santo Domingo and its international airport. Long stretch of coast, backed by flat coastal countryside that includes a large lagoon and extensive mangrove thickets.

Entertainment/Attractions/Things to do:

There is 20 miles of fine white sand (often fringed with tall palm trees) protected by a coral reef that promotes safer bathing and water sports. Windsurfing, sailing and diving are particularly popular activities in this area.

During the daytime there are fantastic beaches, with water sports and plenty of organised hotel activities; such as swimming with dolphins. There is go-kartingand golf in the nearby Taino village;
The nightlife is lively,with unsophisticated hotel discos, shows and bars; and for the gambler there are a couple of hotels which have small casinos.

Eating out is restricted almost exclusively to the hotels. All-inclusive packages have curtailed any significant independent enterprise. 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.