Punta Cana is a Caribbean holiday destination par excellence<\/i>. This privileged enclave in the east of the Dominican Republic sees millions of visitors pass through every year. And this isn\u2019t a recent phenomenon – the area has been popular with travellers for decades. We look at some of the top sights in Punta Cana below.<\/b><\/p>\n
Saona Island<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/b>Located off the coast of the Altagracia province, this area forms part of the Parque Nacional del Este (National Park of the East). It\u2019s an ideal place to enjoy the fantastic flora and fauna the park has to offer, as well as being perfect for diving. A trip up the River Chav\u00f3n comes highly recommended.<\/p>\n
B\u00e1varo Beach<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>This is one of the most popular spots in the Dominican Republic. With turquoise waters and white sands, it\u2019s an iconic Caribbean beach with a great variety of hotels and restaurants, allowing you to enjoy the best of local gastronomy. UNESCO has named it one of the best beaches in the world on various occasions, and it truly is the jewel in the crown of the Coconut Coast.<\/p>\n
Catalina Island<\/b><\/p>\n
Located to the south of La Romana province, this is a protected park completely devoid of development. The warm waters surrounding it are perfect for diving and snorkelling – if you\u2019re there, check out el Muro (the Wall), a diving spot that\u2019s more than 100m deep and home to many marine species.<\/p>\n
The Blue Hole<\/b><\/p>\n
Located to the far south of Punta Cana, this is one of the most beautiful natural pools in the world, with the formation of the cenote resulting in a spectacular ocean cliff. Organised trips pass by the summit of El Farall\u00f3n and the Iguabonita Cave, home to various species of bats, and ancient cave drawings.<\/p>\n
Altos de Chav\u00f3n<\/b><\/p>\n
This is a magnificent villa built overlooking the Chav\u00f3n River – it serves as a local history centre, as well as the National Archaeological Museum and Ciudad de los Artistas (City of Artists). The Dominican Republic offers more than just sun and sand, and this is the ideal place to get better acquainted with Dominican culture.<\/p>\n
Macao Beach<\/b><\/p>\n
With beautiful, clean sand, this is one of the few public beaches you\u2019ll find on the so-called Coconut Coast. Quad and buggy biking are popular here, as is surfing.<\/p>\n
Indigenous Eyes Eco Park<\/b><\/p>\n
Our final stop is simply unmissable. This is a private, protected area under the management of the Punta Cana Ecological Foundation. The reserve includes lowland subtropical forests and various exhibitions about the natural and geological history of the island. The park also has twelve freshwater pools where you can take a dip.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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