Punta Cana is the land of rest and relaxation. Where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, large resorts offer all the comforts of modern living right on the beach. Most of the resorts cater to families and have developed miniature entertainment parks for children. Families have it easy at the big all-inclusives with activities, meals and drinks included. Dream weddings are also held here, with the best photographic memories against a backdrop of silky-fine white sand and beaches with coconut palms. Everyone gets a vacation.
ABOUT ZOËTRY AGUA
Indulge yourself in The Art of Life® at Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana, an exquisite escape combining Endless Privileges® with tranquility, romance, gourmet dining, Bvlgari® bath amenities and more. Our 96 luxurious, cane-thatched suites with hardwood floors and natural stone accents are located on a palm-studded white sand beach with crystal clear waters just an hour from the Punta Cana International Airport.
ROOMS & SUITES
Junior Suite Garden View: Tropical garden view from private terrace or balcony. Located on second or ground floors. Deep soaking tub and separate shower. Double vanity and walk in closet. Two queen beds. 775 square feet
Romantic Junior Suite Garden View: Tropical garden view from private terrace or balcony. Located on second or ground floors. Deep soaking tub and separate shower. Double vanity and walk in closet. King-sized bed. 775 square feet.
Agua Junior Suite Garden View: Ground floor with tropical garden view from private terrace. Deep soaking tub and separate shower in spacious bathroom. Direct access to serpentine pool. Two queen beds. 775 square feet
Suite Taino Garden View: Ground floor garden view from private terrace. Large, partially open air bathroom with bathtub and multi-jet shower. Spacious living room. Private garden. One bedroom suite with two queen beds. 1000 square feet.
Romantic Agua Junior Suite Garden View: Ground floor with tropical garden view from private terrace. Spacious bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate shower. Direct access to serpentine pool. King-sized bed. 775 square feet
Junior Suite Pool View: Pool view from private terrace with teak furniture. Marble bathroom with whirlpool and separate rain shower. Two full sized beds. 775 square feet.
Romantic Junior Suite Pool View: Pool from private terrace with teak furniture. Marble bathroom with whirlpool and separate rain shower. King-sized bed. 775 square feet.
Suite Carib Garden View: Ground floor garden view from private terrace. One bedroom suite with king-sized bed. Open air bathroom with bathtub and shower. Spacious living room. Private garden with mini plunge pool. 2000 square feet.
Junior Suite Ocean Front: Upper level suite with ocean front view from private terrace. Tub or multiple jet shower. King-sized bed positioned for ocean front view. 775 square feet.
Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean Front: Ground level room with ocean front views from private terrace. Plunge pool. Spacious bathroom with deep soaking tub or multiple jet shower. King-sized bed. 775 square feet.
Penthouse Suite Ocean View: Third floor suite with private elevator. Marble bathrooms with whirlpool and separate rain shower. Private terrace with stunning ocean view. One king-size bed. 1,500 square feet.
Villa Dominicana Garden View: 2 Bedrooms, sophisticated décor. Tropical garden view from two private terraces. Private garden with plunge pool. One bedroom with king bed, one bedroom with two double beds. Spacious open-air bathroom with inside garden, double vanity and walk-in closet. 3,000 square feet.
Villa Caney Garden View: Ground floor three-bedroom suite with spacious garden view private terrace. Separate living area with powder room. Dining area. Full kitchen. 3 spacious open air bathrooms. Deep soaking tub with separate shower and two multi-jet showers. Spacious living room. Private garden with mini plunge pool. One bedroom with two double beds,two bedrooms with king-sized beds. 4000 square feet.
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ABOUT PARADISUS PALMA REAL
The Paradisus Palma Real is located on the beachfront of the idyllic Bavaro Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). The natural beauty of the setting, the stunning tropical gardens, a climate of eternal summer all year round unite with a passion for service in this luxurious hotel to allow Paradisus Palma Real to offer guests the most magical moments and unforgettable experiences.
Paradisus Palma Real is a deluxe luxury all inclusive hotel in Punta Cana providing a YHI Wellness Center, Royal Service, fine dining, 3 pools, casino and other services. The Paradisus Palma Real is a luxurious all inclusive resort, ideal for couples and adults, but also for business travelers. In each and every one of the guestrooms even the smallest details have been carefully designed to offer a personalized experience and guarantee your full satisfaction.
ROOMS & SUITES
PREMIUM ONE-BEDROOM SUITE: Room designed for families. Our One Bedroom Premium Suite offers the luxury of a hotel with all the comforts of home. This spacious suite measuring 560 ft² and overlooking the gardens is furnished with a convenient mini-fridge, a two-range stove, pots, pans, utensils and a coffee maker for your personal use. Enjoy exuberant garden views from the balcony.
LUXURY JUNIOR SUITE: Spacious suite, measuring 560 ft²,overlooking the gardens. The Luxury Junior Suites are equipped with king size bed and independent lounge area with sofa-bed. The kitchenette and minibar restocked daily are some of the many luxury amenities offered by this suite. It can also be connected to a One Bedroom Master Suite (with charge).
PREMIUM ONE-BEDROOM MASTER SUITE: If you are travelling with all the family, then your best option is our spacious One Bedroom Premium Master Suite which offers a wide range of superb services and facilities. A lavish master bedroom furnished with a king-size bed, TV and elegant decor. A spacious bathroom includes a whirlpool tub, stand-up shower, hairdryer and an abundance of toiletries. Conveniently located outside the bathroom you will find a full-size closet containing an ironing board, iron, bathrobe and slippers.
PARADISUS JUNIOR SUITE: This spacious suite is stylishly decorated in Caribbean tones and mahogany furniture and marble floors that highlight the classic features. Enter your own private sanctuary of elegance and tranquility. The independent lounge area has a sofa-bed which adds to the comfort.
ONE BEDROOM MASTER SUITE GARDEN VIEW: Spacious luxury connecting suites with pretty views of the hotel’s gardens, stylishly decorated in Caribbean tones and mahogany furniture and marble floors that highlight the classic features. Enter your own private sanctuary of elegance and tranquility and enjoy your own little piece of paradise.
ROYAL SERVICE OCEAN FRONT VIEW SUITE: For adults only. This elegant Royal Service suite is ideal for couples enjoying a romantic getaway. They offer spectacular Caribbean Sea views. Enter your own private sanctuary of elegance and tranquility and enjoy the exclusivity of Royal Service designed for adults only.
ROYAL SERVICE GARDEN VIEW SUITE: Ages 18 and up only. This oversized Royal Service suite overlooks the lush tropical gardens that surround Paradisus Palma Real. Butler service includes the preparation of your very own whirlpool. Step inside your very own private sanctuary of elegance and tranquility and relish in the exclusivity of Royal Service.
TWO BEDROOM MASTER SUITE: Spacious suites measuring in total 1367 ft² connecting the Luxury Junior Suite and the One Bedroom Master Suite. The suites overlook the gardens and are equipped with a king size bed and offer superior amenities. Suites are equipped with king size bed and independent lounge area with sofa-bed.
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ABOUT IBEROSTAR GRAND HOTEL BAVARO
A resort is more than a place to rest—it’s where day dreams become vacation reality. Resorts should be places that celebrate life, where fantasies are conjured into existence. IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro provides a tailored, adults-only, all-inclusive vacation designed by each guest to match their vacation desires. The resort is located in Punta Cana, the jewel of the Caribbean, where swaying palms and turquoise waters abound. Designed to mirror Greco-Roman architecture, the resort grounds are dotted with custom-made art—even in the most unexpected areas. Each piece has its own fascinating story that has been molded by the culture, history, and legends of the Dominican Republic. Most were created with locally sourced materials by resident craftspeople. At IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro, old-world charm meets modern amenities. Those who choose to stay with us receive personalized butler service, European linens, and impeccably designed rooms. They’ll also enjoy specialty restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an oceanfront spa. Dream vacations await—the resort is a canvas on which to paint them into reality.
ROOMS & SUITES
SUITE: A private balcony with peaceful, clear views of the resort’s garden is calling—answer with a stay in the Suites of IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro. Those who choose the Suite will begin their days in 355 square feet of luxury. The plush beds feature fine European linens and are set with personally selected picks from a pillow menu each day. Marble bathrooms with a double vanity sink and a shower with a separate whirlpool tub make the act of getting ready for the day an indulgence. The resort’s 24-hour room service, concierge service, and butler service help make the rest of the day move just as smoothly. The in-room minibar is stocked daily with hand-picked favorites: premium spirits, international and domestic beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and snacks. With amenities like these, the Suites of Grand Hotel Bávaro are really something to look forward to.
GARDEN-LAKE VIEW SUITE: The sound of birds from the garden, the breeze through the palms, and dappled sunlight from clear, blue skies reflecting from the garden lake all await those who choose the Garden-Lake View Suite. Enjoy the calming garden and views of the serene lake from the private balcony of the beautiful Garden-Lake View Suite. Those who choose the Garden-Lake View Suite can bathe in the sun without leaving the privacy of the suite—or, after the sunbathing is through, take a relaxing soak in the marble bathroom’s whirlpool tub. The butler service will keep the minibar stocked with favorites—local treats and high-quality liquors and so much more. Those who crave adventure need only ask the concierge for suggestions—tee times, spa reservations, meals planned. Luxury awaits.
SWIM-OUT SUITE: The Swim-Out Suite is luxury for water lovers and includes a balcony that overlooks a semi-private pool for people-watching fun or sunbathing privacy. Those who choose the Swim-Out Suite at IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro are welcomed to their home away from home with a view of the sparkling pool and fresh flowers in their room. The luxurious bedding is so inviting, those who stay in the Swim-Out Suite may feel tempted to never experience all it has to offer—but the water does call, after all. They can also take advantage of the resort’s 24-hour room service, concierge service, and butler service for any need that isn’t met by the in-room minibar and other amenities. After a dip in the pool, the whirlpool bath in the spacious, marble bathroom is a great way to heat things up and unwind—or take advantage of complementary access to SPA Sensations’ wet areas.
OCEAN VIEW SUITE: Greet the ocean when greeting the day with a stay in the 355 square foot Ocean View Suite. Uninterrupted views of the glistening waters make the private balcony the perfect place to achieve total relaxation. The beautiful views from the private balcony may make it so guests never want to check out but paradise calls—adventure awaits. The spa, activities, and theater await too at the all-inclusive, adults-only IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro. Rise and shine after a restful slumber on personally selected pillows, then enjoy getting ready in the marble bathroom with a double vanity sink. A morning cup of coffee or a nightcap after a sumptuous dinner at one of the on-site restaurants is best taken in the fresh air; whatever isn’t readily available in the daily-stocked minibar can be brought quickly via 24-hour room service. All other desires and requests can be handled by the concierge and butler—guests need only ask.
OCEAN FRONT SUITE: Sitting beachside for spectacular views, the sprawling, beautiful space inside the IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro Ocean Front Suite will quickly become a favorite among anyone who stays in it. Ocean Front Suites at the Grand Hotel Bávaro come with either two double beds or one king bed—perfect for either a friends’ vacation or a couple’s getaway. Stocked with luxurious amenities, the Ocean Front Suite guarantees that relaxation and enjoyment are the only priorities of anyone who stays in it. The marble bathroom with double-sink, shower, and separate whirlpool tub provides more than enough space to get ready for an evening out. Guests can also take advantage of the resort’s 24-hour room service, concierge service, and butler service. The in-room minibar is stocked daily with each guest’s favorite snacks and treats—perfect for unwinding after a long day of sun and fun. With every stay, complimentary access to SPA Sensations’ wet areas is provided. The concierge is always available to book restaurant reservations, tee times at the golf course, or offer suggestions for off-site adventures.
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ABOUT EXCELLENCE PUNTA CANA
The rhythms of merengue, the lapping of ocean waves, and the perfect stretch of palm-lined coastline wait at Excellence Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Here, five-star luxury reigns and romance rules. Zip-line through tree canopies, spot whales, or simply soak up the Caribbean surroundings.
Nine irresistible all-inclusive international dining options, 1 buffet restaurant, 1 beach snack grill. Unlimited alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, 24-hour room service, Pool and beach waiter service, Fully equipped fitness center, Daily activities, snorkel gear and scuba lessons, Nightly entertainment, All taxes and gratuities included.
ROOMS & SUITES
JUNIOR SUITE: Choose between a garden or mountain view, and let the relaxation begin. All junior suites have a private furnished patio or balcony. King bed.
JUNIOR SWIM-UP SUITE: Enjoy direct access to the pool. A private furnished terrace. Perfect for afternoon siestas. King bed.
JUNIOR SUITE - PLUNGE POOL: All our spacious (550 sq. ft.) suites feature expansive (250 sq. ft.) private and furnished terrace with an exterior Plunge Pool, comfortable lounge furniture. Suite offers same amenities as the Junior Suite Garden View.
JUNIOR SUITE - OCEAN VIEW: Spectacular ocean views elevate the elegance. Enjoy sunsets on your private balcony. King bed.
SUITE - OCEAN VIEW: Suite offers impressive ocean views and double balconies to maximize views. Suite offers same amenities as the Junior Suite Garden View. King bed.
TERRACE SUITE WITH PLUNGE POOL - OCEAN VIEW: Our spacious (1000 sq. ft.) Terrace Suites features expansive private terrace with comfortable lounge furniture, and an exterior Plunge Pool and spectacular front views of the Caribbean Sea. Suite offers same amenities as the Junior Suite Garden View.
JUNIOR SUITE - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Your choice of lush garden or mountain views and private balcony or terrace. Suite is located on the VIP floor with all the superior Excellence Club amenities and services. King bed.
MASTER SUITE - EXCELLENCE CLUB: All our spacious (590 sq. ft.) Excellence Club Master Suites offer same amenities as the Excellence Club Junior Suites, plus feature a separate living-room area. Two double beds.
JUNIOR SWIM UP SUITE - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Enjoy direct access to the pool, a private furnished terrace. Suite is located on the VIP floor with all the superior Excellence Club amenities. King bed.
JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Suites feature exclusive Excellence Club amenities with stunning ocean views and private balcony or terrace. Suite is located on the VIP floor with all the superior Excellence Club amenities. King bed.
OCEAN VIEW SUITE - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Sun-filled suites offer impressive ocean views and double patios or balconies to maximize views. Suites are located on the VIP floor with all the superior Excellence Club amenities. King bed.
JUNIOR SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL - EXCELLENCE CLUB: All our spacious (550 sq. ft.) Excellence Club Junior Suite with Private Pool feature expansive (270 sq. ft.) private and furnished terrace with Plunge Pool and comfortable lounge furniture and all the superior amenities for the Excellence Club. King Bed.
TERRACE SUITE OCEAN FRONT - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Our spacious (1000 sq. ft.) Excellence Club Terrace Suites features a private terrace with comfortable lounge furniture, an exterior Plunge pool and spectacular front views of the Caribbean Sea. King bed.
PRIVATE POOL OCEAN VIEW SUITE - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Same amenities as per Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean View, these spacious suites located on the ground floor feature a private pool and furnished patios Ocean View and all the Excellence Club amenities. King Bed
HONEYMOON SUITE OCEAN VIEW - EXCELLENCE CLUB: The epitome of romance. All honeymoon suites (950 sq. ft.) offer large private terraces with an outdoor Jacuzzi and spectacular Caribbean views. Suites are located on the VIP floor with all the superior Excellence Club amenities. King bed.
HONEYMOON SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Our spacious (950 sq. ft.) Excellence Club Honeymoon Suites with Private Pool, feature a separate living room area with working table, these are located on the ground floor with an expansive furnished terrace with a Private Pool. King bed
HONEYMOON SUITE WITH ROOFTOP TERRACE OCEAN FRONT - EXCELLENCE CLUB: Our spacious (953 sq ft) Excellence Club Honeymoon Suites w/Rooftop Terrace features superior amenities including separate living room area with working table, walking closet, in-room round double jacuzzi, fully furnished balcony and an expansive (867 sq. ft.) private Rooftop terrace with Plunge Pool and comfortable lounge furniture, open-air shower and impressive views of the Caribbean Sea. King Bed.
IMPERIAL SUITE OCEAN VIEW - EXCELLENCE CLUB: This is luxury redefined. With more than 2,000 square feet, the one-bedroom Imperial suite features a separate living room and dining. A furnished balcony boasts a private outdoor Jacuzzi for two and full front ocean views of the Caribbean Sea. Located on VIP Club floor with all the superior amenities from the Excellence Club. King bed.
About The Sanctuary, Cap Cana
Sanctuary Cap Cana is an adults only five star all inclusive-resort situated along a stretch of pure white sand beach, located just 15 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport. This sophisticatedly designed resort offers guests 184 rooms in 13 unique room categories to choose from, with three distinct architectural styles: Spanish Colonial, Caribbean Villas, and The Castle Suites.
Sanctuary Cap Cana resort is located in Cap Cana, a private retreat inside Punta Cana. Cap Cana is made up of 30,000 acres of flawless beaches, and oceanfront valley roads. It is the ideal destination for any type of traveler, with a variety of things to do, such as, water sports and outdoor activities, and high quality restaurants. This destination is also home to Punta Espada Golf Club, which is considered one of the best golf courses in the Caribbean. Cap Cana also holds one of the most spectacular marinas in the world, famous and accredited by international journals for its fishing. All of these amenities combined with Cap Cana’s turquoise waters and white sand beaches make it one of the most beautiful and desirable vacation spots in the world.
ROOMS & SUITES
*not all rooms and suites are listed below*
JUNIOR SUITES OCEAN VIEW: Located in the Colonial section of the resort (main buildings). Comes with a king-size beds or 2 single beds, full bathroom with shower, vanity sinks, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, and furnished living room and terrace.
JUNIOR SUITE PREMIUM BEACH FRONT: Located in the Colonial section of the resort (main buildings) on the ground floor (beach area). Comes with a king size bed or two single beds, furnished living room, furnished terrace and full bathroom with shower, vanity sinks, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.
CASTLE JUNIOR SUITES: Located in the Castle section. Comes with king size bed, full bathroom (with shower, vanity sinks, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers), furnished living room and furnished terrace.
CASTLE JUNIOR SUITES OCEAN FRONT: Located in the Castle section. Comes with king size bed, full bathroom (with shower, vanity sinks, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers), furnished living room and furnished terrace.
CASTLE JUNIOR SUITE SWIM OUT: Located in the ground floor of our Castle section. Comes with king size bed, full bathroom (with shower, vanity sinks, hair dryer, bathrobe and slippers), furnished living room and furnished terrace with direct access to our unique salt-water pool, which surrounds the Castle at Sanctuary.
CASTLE ONE BEDROOM SUITE: One-bedroom two-level suite located in our Castle section. Comes with a king size bed in the upper mezzanine, full bathroom (with shower, vanity sinks, hair dryer, bathrobe and slippers), furnished living room, and furnished terrace with direct access to a private indoor plunge pool.
MONARCH VILLA: One-bedroom villas located in our Villa Collection section. Comes with king size bed, full bathroom (with shower, vanity sinks, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers), furnished living room and furnished terrace. VIP services: butler service, bottle of champagne upon arrival, shoe shining, luggage packing and unpacking service.
MONARCH VILLA OCEAN FRONT: One-bedroom villas located in our Villa Collection section. Comes with king size bed, full bathroom (with shower, vanity sinks, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers), furnished living room and furnished terrace. VIP services: butler service, bottle of champagne upon arrival, shoe shining, luggage packing and unpacking service.
Punta Cana. The tropical paradise that has it all. Come and see all there is to do here!
ADVENTURES AND ECOTOURISM
SAFARIS
Several companies offer off-road adventures inland and to off-the-beaten-track beaches on monster trucks, jeeps, 4-wheel motorbikes or buggies.
ZIPLINES
Fly over jungle in the Anamuya forest or book the other Punta Cana zipline adventure at El Farallón in the Cap Cana residential and touristic development.
LAGUNA DE BÁVARO
Kayaking, small boat rides, hiking and bird watching through mangroves and wetlands in this protected area. The lagoon alone covers 1.15 square miles (3km2) in size.
BÁVARO ADVENTURE PARK
The area’s newest entertainment park with skywalker, skydiver, zorbing, CrazyBall, Segway tours, pirate ship, climbing garden, bungee trampoline jumping, paintball, and an animatronic dinosaur park.
SCAPE PARK
Located in Cap Cana, this park offers ziplining, dune buggies, off-roading adventures and a dip in the Hoyo Azul lagoon.
MANATÍ PARK
Entertainment park with nature walks, animal shows and Taino village. Dolphin swim and show.
PARQUE ECOLÓGICO OJOS INDÍGENAS
Located inside the Puntacana Resort & Club residential and tourist complex, this natural reserve has trails that meander through tropical forests around 12 lagoons, most of which are swimmable. There is even one with a diving platform. The Segway tour to this attraction includes a visit to the Puntacana Ecological Foundation with their beekeeping and worm composting projects.
DINING & NIGHT LIFE
PUNTA CANA CASINOS
Punta Cana Casinos are at: Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana, Catalonia Bavaro,Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe, Meliá Caribe Tropical, Now Larimar, Grand Palladium Palace Resort, Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort, Spa & Casino, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Ocean Blue & Sand Golf & Beach Resort, Iberostar Dominicana, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Sirenis Cocotal Beach Casino & Aqua Games, Excellence Punta Cana, BeLive Grand Punta Cana, Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa, Gran Bahía Principe Bávaro, Princess Tower Casino.
PUNTA CANA DINING
Resorts offer a selection of buffet and a-la-carte dining. Several have a Dominican restaurant, but most will dedicate at least one night per week to typical Dominican food. There are dozens of restaurants, the most popular being on the beach, which include Huracán Café, Jellyfish and Soles (Bávaro), Captain Cook and Onno’s (El Cortecito), La Yola and Playa Blanca (Punta Cana) and La Palapa by Eden Rock (Cap Cana), Passion by Martin Berasategui at the Paradisus Palma Real. Many will hold full moon beach parties several times a year.
PUNTA CANA NIGHTLIFE
Hotel staff dress up as performers at the Punta Cana resorts for the nighttime shows at hotel auditoriums. In the evenings the large young population living and working in Punta Cana heads for the popular discos, bars and lounges: Dux (Cap Cana), Punta Cava (Punta Cana Village), Luna del Caribe, Imagine, Jewel, Mangú, Onno’s, Fantasy (Bávaro), Pachá (Riu) and Oro (Hard Rock). Most of the resorts have casinos on their premises or shuttle agreements with nearby properties. One of the largest casinos in Punta Cana, the Princess Tower Casino & its Lancelot Disco is open to all visitors.
The Pub del Teatro is for real theater at Cap Cana. Night passes for dinner and show are available to the IFA Villas Bávaro’s theater with its Caribe Siempre Tuyo sounds and lights show and to the Barceló Bávaro Casino and its Tropicalissimo show. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana has a long list of famous performers booked for appearances all year long.
EXCURSIONS
SUP SURFING & SNORKELING
Learn how to SUP Paddle on the blue waters of Tortuga Bay. Starting out from Playa Blanca in the Puntacana Resort & Club, head out to the reefs and coral gardens of Punta Cana beach. These tours may include a visit to the Punta Cana Ecological Foundation park for a stroll through the natural forest and a swim in the magnificent clear freshwater lagoons.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Ride along our magnificent Macao Beach. Rediscover yourself in the midst of this immense forest while connecting with your family.
JEEP SAFARI
Drive your own 4x4 Jeep through the sugar plantations, local villages, mountains, eucalyptus jungles, and rivers. Witness a cockfight and ride horses through the soft breeze on the tour’s isolated beach. Cross valleys, meadows and mountains, sugar cane, cocoa and banana plantations, tasting tropical fruits, and meet a typical Dominican family.
CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
Two surface dives to admire corals and reefs, sharks, nurse sharks and other marine species.
SPEEDBOATS
Imagine you are James Bond and enjoy the sea and sun in two-person speedboats. Cruise along the Bávaro coast to experience the coral reefs and discover many different forms of colorful marine life.
FOUR WHEELS & BUGGY TRAILS
Make your own way along the Macao beach on your powerful all terrain vehicles. Take photos and enjoy a walk and swim at this stunning beach.
FAMILY
MACAO SURF CAMP
Macao Surf Camp at Macao Beach is the best place for anyone looking to learn how to surf. The camp provides learners with step-by-step lessons that are targeted on improving your individual technique. The camp is open daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
SIRENIS AQUAGAMES
Located at the Sirenis Cocotal Beach Resort Casino & Spa and the Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino and Spa, Sirenis Aquagames covers 14,400 square yards (11,200 square meters) and offers fun entertainment and slides for the entire family. The park includes a swimming pool, 4-land speed slides, a tower with multiple water tubes, two open toboggans and much more.
DOLPHIN ISLAND PARK
Located between the beach and coral barrier of Bávaro, Dolphin Island Park takes visitors swimming with the delicate and graceful sea animals in the midst of their natural habitat. Trained professionals boat visitors out to a platform where they can snorkel, swim and take pictures with dolphins, sharks, stingrays and sea lions.
DOLPHIN EXPLORER
Dolphin Explorer is the place to go to swim with dolphins, sharks and rays.
PARQUE ECOLÓGICO OJOS INDÍGENAS
Bring along your swimsuit when you hike the trail of The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park in Punta Cana. Some of the 12 lagoons on the trail are swimmable and one even has a diving platform. The Segway tour also includes a stop at the Puntacana Ecological Foundation with the highlights including a visit to real beekeeping and worm composting projects.
MARINARIUM
The Marinarium is the perfect tour for lovers of swimming and the wonders that are hidden in the marine world. Marinarium is an experience that allows you to enjoy and rediscover the beauty of coral reefs, as well as swimming with nurse sharks and stingrays. Excursions set off from the company’s Cabeza de Toro base.
LAGUNA DE BÁVARO
Kayaking, small boat rides, hiking and bird watching through mangroves and wetlands in this protected area. The lagoon alone covers 1.15 square miles (3km2) in size.
BÁVARO ADVENTURE PARK
The area’s newest entertainment park with skywalker, skydiver, zorbing, CrazyBall, Segway tours, pirate ship, climbing garden, bungee trampoline jumping, paintball, and an animatronic dinosaur park.
MANATÍ PARK
Entertainment park with nature walks, animal shows and Taino village. Dolphin swim and show.
GOLF
PUNTA ESPADA GOLF CLUB
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Eight holes play along and over the sea. Top-ranked by leading publications as among the best in the Caribbean.
From all points of Punta Espada, golfers are blessed with extraordinary views of the Caribbean, where the sea contrasts with the emerald fairways and the perfect greens. Challenging stroke play and beauty are entwined in this outstanding par 72 course, which hosted the 50-plus circuit known as the PGA Champions Tour in 2008, 2009 and 2010, introducing the course to the world on Golf Channel. Consistently reviewed by players as excellent and challenging.
LA CANA GOLF CLUB
Twenty-seven holes of golf at the Puntacana Resort & Club.
Hacienda, the inland 9-holes, and very scenic 9-hole Tortuga and Arrecife courses along the Caribbean Sea. Wide fairways and challenging, well-fortified greens. Players praise the views on holes 17 and 18 (hitting on the sea front). Designed by P.B. Dye, La Cana actually boasts 14 ocean-view holes with four playing right on the water’s edge, and Seashore Paspalum grass allows for maintenance with minimal environmental impact.
PUNTA BLANCA GOLF CLUB
The first golf course in the Caribbean designed by South African player Nick Price, winner of the British Open (1994) and twice named Player of the Year (1993 and 1994) by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA). In this course the greens have a lot of movement and are surrounded by jungle and large natural lakes. This par 72 course offers the player a challenge at each hole, while also being fun because of its broad and exciting fairways with their traps, lakes and the risky par 3 13th and 15th holes.
CORALES GOLF CLUB
Opened in 2010, Corales has been recognized for the effect the clear blue sea and the sharpness of its design have on golf plays. Corales Golf Club has six Caribbean seaside holes and was designed by Tom Fazio and Tom Marzolf along the natural cliffs, bays, ocean coves and the inland lakes and coralline quarries. The experience ends when playing Corales’ last three holes, including Devil’s Elbow, the final shot over the rocky turquoise Corales Bay. The course is part of the Corales luxury residential enclave in the Puntacana Resort & Club.
CARIBBEAN GOLF CLUB
This is an 18-hole golf course that is part of the Catalonia Bávaro Beach, Golf & Casino, located in the Cabeza de Toro area near the airport. The course starts out with narrow fairways to test a player’s accuracy, but then opens up for the driver with doglegs and up and downhill fairways. Palm trees come into play, even in the middle of the fairway.
CABEZA DE TORO GOLF CLUB
This 9-hole golf course is part of the Catalonia Bávaro Beach, Golf & Casino, located in Cabeza de Toro near the Punta Cana International Airport. The special part of this course is that the holes are arranged so that while you're having a great time playing, you can also enjoy views of the enormous lakes and tropical palms.
THE LAKES BARCELÓ GOLF COURSE
This was the first golf course in the entire Punta Cana tourist region. It is part of the Barceló Bávaro Resorts tourism complex. The course was originally designed in 1991 by Juan Manuel Gordillo around lakes and redone in 2010 by P.B. Dye, the son of Pete and Alice Dye of Teeth of the Dog fame. It has 25 inland lakes that meet players at 17 of the 18 holes. There are flamingos and ibis birds, turtles and huge tarpons in the lakes.
COCOTAL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Six-time winner of the Spanish championship, Jose “Pepe” Gancedo used the tropical terrain and breezes to drive the game when designing this course amidst tropical fruit trees, palm trees and lofty coconut palms. The course combines three nine-hole courses — Hibiscus, Bouganvillea and Benjamina. The course’s trademark features are strategically-placed trees, bunkers, mounds and gently rolling terrain with well-defined and generous fairways. The course is part of the Cocotal Golf & Country Club residential area, and is next to the Palma Real Shopping Village. Guests staying at the Melia Caribe Tropical and Paradisus enjoy unlimited golf at the Cocotal course.
IBEROSTATE BÁVARO GOLF CLUB
The Iberostate Bávaro Golf Club course was carefully designed by PB Dye, working closely with white sand and rock to create the bunkers in an eye-catching contrast with the intensely green Paspalum grass. There are lakes, streams and even some desert-like features in a combination of colors. Golfers of all handicaps are able to enjoy both the scenery and the game. With a course this relaxing, it is easy to play round after round. The course is part of the Iberostar hotel and residential development in Arena Gorda.
HARD ROCK GOLF CLUB AT CANA BAY
18 holes of championship golf designed by Nicklaus Golf. The Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay fits in perfectly with its natural surroundings and promises to accommodate golf for all players, regardless of skill level or experience.
The fairways and greens of the course are Platinum Paspalum grass; the natural environment has been respected and the native flora and fauna preserved. Lakes, greens and rolling fairways accompany players along its 7,253 yards leading to the elegant clubhouse. The course is located at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana.
LANDMARKS & CULTURE
PUNTA CANA CARNIVAL
Every year in early March, a selection of the best of carnival in the Dominican Republic comes to parade in the Punta Cana Village.
BASÍLICA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ALTAGRACIA
In Higüey, the largest Cathedral in the Caribbean honors the Virgin of La Altagracia, protector of Dominicans. The Altagracia Museum features a collection of paintings and jewelry donated to the church by the Catholic faithful since the 18th century.
SHOPPING
PUNTA CANA SHOPPING
Palma Real Village, Punta Cana Village and San Juan Shopping Center are the main shopping centers in Punta Cana, ideal for stocking up on coffee, cigars, beer and Dominican sweets. Bibijagua is the biggest arts and crafts market, right on Bávaro Beach.
WATER SPORTS
SAILING & FISHING IN PUNTA CANA
White and blue marlin, billfish and sailfish tournaments are held from March to September. Cabeza de Toro Yacht Club, the Cap Cana Marina and the Puntacana Marina are the main bases for sports fishing enthusiasts.
SURFING IN PUNTA CANA
The place to go is scenic Macao Beach. There is a highly rated surf school that is especially active on weekends.
KITEBOARDING IN PUNTA CANA
Playa Blanca is perfect for kiteboarding enthusiasts. Drop by this Puntacana Resort & Club beach and book your lessons. The beachfront restaurant is popular and nighttime events are frequently held there.
DIVING IN PUNTA CANA
This is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea. The shoreline is lined with soft white sand beaches and the corals offshore form an underwater barrier reef configuration running parallel to the coast. A well-tended coral garden, offshore wrecks and cave diving are the highlights.
The Puntacana Resort and their Ecological Foundation maintain an underwater coral garden off their beach that can be visited.
Ask about ongoing work on the most outstanding wreck in the area, the Punta Cana Pewter Wreck, a Spanish ship lost in the 1540s nearing the end of its outward voyage from Seville to the colonies in the New World. Salvage crews have recovered around 1,200 pieces of pewter tableware.
Up the coast to the north, the modern Astron and Monica shipwrecks are now covered in marine plant life and tropical fish and are a swimmable distance from the coastline.
The underwater cave, Cueva Taina Macao, a short drive from the Bávaro resort area is easily accessible. With a depth of no more than 26 feet (8 meters) this cave is around 54 yards (50 meters) long with an impressive variety of stalagmites and stalactites in crystal clear waters.