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Punta Cana Getaway

The Dominican Republic is one of the countries of the Caribbean with unique beaches, just right for a Punta Cana getaway. 

The area is located in the eastern cape of the island, in the province of La Altagracia.

Flights arrive directly to the Punta Cana Airport, which is located 30 kilometers from the area of the luxurious hotels in there, which have the white sand beaches. 

To give you an idea, in Punta Cana the water in the beaches are of a beautiful blue-greenish color.

Things to do in Punta Cana

Even though Bavaro is a district of Punta Cana and is the most visited by tourists, still Bavaro Beach the most popular in the whole area. Here you can choose from different aquatic sports and a great variety of adventure activities in a very relaxed atmosphere. Once you are staying in one of the many resorts in Punta Cana, you can be sure that there is much to be done, apart from enjoying its wonderful climate and excellent beaches. For example, you can go to Higuey, a village situated 50 kilometers from Punta Cana and visit the church Basilica of Our Lady of La Altagracia.

There is also the Villa of Altos de Chavon, which also has a church, too. The place is located in the city of La Romana and has an amphitheatre, a museum, many art galleries and restaurants. You can also enjoy one of the excursions that are made to the Saona Island, the largest of the islets of the Dominican Republic. Here you can take a walk in the forest and participate in very fun activities. The Saona Island also offers the chance to visit archaeological caves such as Cotubanama, refuge of the former native. After this visit you can learn more about one of the closest villages, which is Mano Juan, also known as the fishermen village.

Beaches

The beaches in Punta Cana are considered one of the best in the world. Because of this, the number of hotels and resorts have increased considerably. With paradise beaches, exuberant nature, great entertainment, music, diverse heritage and being a privileged destination for any traveler. We can say that all those are reasons for a Punta Cana getaway, even for a weekend.

Gastronomy

For many turists, one reason to travel to Dominican Republic is its great gastronomy.  The Dominican cuisine has influences from a variety of cultures. The greater influence comes from Taine culture, from pre-Columbian times, and also has a Spanish influence that led to the colonization, but it also has strong African influences, too. Overall, this is a cuisine with intense, spicy flavors based on the use of diverse products, ingredients and the best of all is that people consume what the country produces.

Music

Another reason for having a Punta Cana getaway is the music. There is plenty of atmospheres of celebration in the Dominican Republic for almost all times of the year. The warm climate, which is characteristic of this country, have made the inhabitants of the country were launched to the streets, to celebrate the different holidays with music and dancing, as for example the Christmas season. The merengue is the most popular rhythm in Punta Cana and you can’t miss it in any place. You can have the opportunity to listen and dance at the rhythm of the merengue in resorts, restaurants and activities during the trip.

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