Holidays in Punta Cana, one of the Dominican resorts, are in demand not only among lovers of sandy beaches and tropical nature, but also among active tourists.
The main activities in Punta Cana
- Beachfront: the beaches of Bavaro are great for relaxation (there are no big waves here and sharks do not swim here thanks to coral reefs, and there are also cafes on the beach and conditions for diving, water skiing and banana boat rides, paragliding) and Arena Gorda (there are sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as conditions for water sports, but it is advisable to grab something here for a snack, since you will not find restaurants nearby).
- Active: Punta Cana invites its guests to surf, dive, windsurf iconic sports, go on a boat trip, walk through tropical forests and undergrowth, go to cockfighting, go on a jeep safari (you can visit sugarcane and cocoa plantations, see the process roasting coconuts, visiting a farm where you will be treated to a delicious lunch), spending time on golf courses and tennis courts, making a rapid descent along the ropes that stretch over the rainforest (zipline tour).
- Excursion: by contacting the excursion offices, nature lovers can go to the Del Este National Park (you will meet with rare representatives of fauna and flora, caves with ancient drawings and pictograms) or the Natural Eyes Ecological Park (you can visit the iguanas nursery and the zoo, walk through the fruit and botanical gardens). Those wishing to go on an eco-tour have the opportunity to visit the Manati Natural Park and the Marinarium (on the ecological excursion you will meet whales).
Prices for tours to Punta Cana
It is advisable to plan a trip to Punta Cana during the most favorable period, which lasts from November to March. But in general, you can relax in this resort all year round. Prices for tours to Punta Cana are not low, and their noticeable increase is observed in January-March.
You can save money by planning a trip here in April-October, when short rains may fall on the resort. But before heading to Punta Cana in August-September, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the weather forecast (hurricanes are likely at this time, but they may well not be).
On a note
Before traveling to Punta Cana, it is advisable to get vaccinated against malaria and take mosquito repellent with you. The Dominican sun is very active, so during your vacation you should definitely use a cream with a high degree of protection against ultraviolet rays. Tourists are advised to drink and use bottled water for brushing their teeth (you should not drink drinks with ice).
Memorable gifts from Punta Cana can be local rum (Bermudez, Brugal) and cigars (Davidoff, Antonio Fuente, La Aurora), amber products, coffee, Lime doll.
