Guidebook for Punta Cana
Food Scene
Delicias De Bavaro
Avenida EspañaDelicious Dominican food open 24 hours
Visit Plaza/Playa Turquesa in Los Corales. There you can have options for dining, enjoy a cold beverage, or sip on some coffee. The area has a variety of international foods: Indian, Italian, Cuban, Dominican, Asian (even Sushi).
15 locals recommend
Playa Turquesa
Avenida AlemaniaVisit Plaza/Playa Turquesa in Los Corales. There you can have options for dining, enjoy a cold beverage, or sip on some coffee. The area has a variety of international foods: Indian, Italian, Cuban, Dominican, Asian (even Sushi).
Drinks & Nightlife
It has an international vibe and music to keep you dancing all night long.
594 locals recommend
Coco Bongo Punta Cana
It has an international vibe and music to keep you dancing all night long.
It is near our Airbnb and very non-touristy. A 5 minute mototaxi ride will cost about $2-$3 USD per person. If you're looking for a taste of local nightlife, then this is a place you may want to check out. It is a late, late night spot where you will hear Dominican music only. Get your hips ready! If you need Bachata or Merengue lessons before heading out, just let us know! :-)
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It is near our Airbnb and very non-touristy. A 5 minute mototaxi ride will cost about $2-$3 USD per person. If you're looking for a taste of local nightlife, then this is a place you may want to check out. It is a late, late night spot where you will hear Dominican music only. Get your hips ready! If you need Bachata or Merengue lessons before heading out, just let us know! :-)
This is where tourists and locals meet for a full night of dancing. You'll need to request a taxi to go to this bar. It's about 15 minutes away by car. If we're available, we'll be happy to transport you there (or stay and have a drink and a dance with you!). Just ask.
141 locals recommend
Drink Point
Avenida EspañaThis is where tourists and locals meet for a full night of dancing. You'll need to request a taxi to go to this bar. It's about 15 minutes away by car. If we're available, we'll be happy to transport you there (or stay and have a drink and a dance with you!). Just ask.
It's a great place for a mature crowd that enjoys Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue. You'll need a taxi to arrive here. It is about 15 minutes by car.
82 locals recommend
El Kan Drink House
Avenida EspañaIt's a great place for a mature crowd that enjoys Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue. You'll need a taxi to arrive here. It is about 15 minutes by car.
Near Coco Bongo you can find Guaguanco, an upscale night club boasting Caribbean beats all night long. This nightclub is about 5 kilometers, or 3 miles, from our place.
11 locals recommend
Guaguanco Down Town
Near Coco Bongo you can find Guaguanco, an upscale night club boasting Caribbean beats all night long. This nightclub is about 5 kilometers, or 3 miles, from our place.
Parks & Nature
One of the only virgin beaches near Punta Cana, Macao offers spectacular views, sun, rest, relaxation, and the big blue sea. You'll need to travel to Macao by car, and it is worth the short drive.
29 locals recommend
Playa Macao
One of the only virgin beaches near Punta Cana, Macao offers spectacular views, sun, rest, relaxation, and the big blue sea. You'll need to travel to Macao by car, and it is worth the short drive.
It is one of the beaches near your Airbnb. Travel here by bus or by taxi. It is 9km. In this same area, you can find an ecological reserve and the lagoons of Punta Cana, called Ojos Indigenas. The entry fee is $10.00 for the lagoons, and free for the beach.
204 locals recommend
Playa Blanca
It is one of the beaches near your Airbnb. Travel here by bus or by taxi. It is 9km. In this same area, you can find an ecological reserve and the lagoons of Punta Cana, called Ojos Indigenas. The entry fee is $10.00 for the lagoons, and free for the beach.
You'll be able to relax on this pristine beach. Order a drink from one of the many restaurants on the beach, and be prepared for the ultimate lounging experience.
80 locals recommend
Bavaro Beach
C. Pedro MirYou'll be able to relax on this pristine beach. Order a drink from one of the many restaurants on the beach, and be prepared for the ultimate lounging experience.
Take a trip with an excursion company from Punta Cana to this mountain which has spectacular views at the top. A truck takes you up this steep mountain, and at the top, there are refreshing beverages (ice cold beer), swings for your personal photo session, and Ven Diesel's land next to a lagoon.
67 locals recommend
Montaña Redonda
Take a trip with an excursion company from Punta Cana to this mountain which has spectacular views at the top. A truck takes you up this steep mountain, and at the top, there are refreshing beverages (ice cold beer), swings for your personal photo session, and Ven Diesel's land next to a lagoon.
You can take a stroll along this section of the beach, and if you're up for it, get a massage on the beach or take a last-minute snorkeling trip. There will be plenty of people working the beach to offer you spontaneous excursions.
29 locals recommend
Playa Los Corales
Calle MareYou can take a stroll along this section of the beach, and if you're up for it, get a massage on the beach or take a last-minute snorkeling trip. There will be plenty of people working the beach to offer you spontaneous excursions.
The public bus can take you directly to this beach as well as pick up from this beach. The cost is $1.00USD per person.
48 locals recommend
Playa Bibijagua
The public bus can take you directly to this beach as well as pick up from this beach. The cost is $1.00USD per person.
Arts & Culture
Learn about the culture of the country in the capital of Santo Domingo. It is a 2 hour bus ride for less than $10 US dollars per person. This is the perfect day trip for guests staying for an extended time. http://www.colonialzone-dr.com/sights5-museums.html
858 locals recommend
Zona Colonial
Calle Las DamasLearn about the culture of the country in the capital of Santo Domingo. It is a 2 hour bus ride for less than $10 US dollars per person. This is the perfect day trip for guests staying for an extended time. http://www.colonialzone-dr.com/sights5-museums.html
Getting Around
Here you can rent a car to get you all around town and to other pueblos for an enjoyable day trip.
83 locals recommend
Punta Cana International Airport
Carretera AeropuertoHere you can rent a car to get you all around town and to other pueblos for an enjoyable day trip.
This station is one block from our Airbnb. Catch the express bus here to go express to Santo Domingo, the country's capital.
6 locals recommend
Bavaro Express Veron
1 Av. BarcelóThis station is one block from our Airbnb. Catch the express bus here to go express to Santo Domingo, the country's capital.
This taxi stand is two blocks from our house. However, we have two special taxi drivers that we use who work for this taxi company. Luis can be reached via whatsapp at 1 829 407 2718. And Cesar can be reached at 1 809 704 1527. We trust these two taxis very much! They are reliable and safe drivers. If you need help communicating with them (Spanish only), just let us know.
7 locals recommend
Beron taxi
This taxi stand is two blocks from our house. However, we have two special taxi drivers that we use who work for this taxi company. Luis can be reached via whatsapp at 1 829 407 2718. And Cesar can be reached at 1 809 704 1527. We trust these two taxis very much! They are reliable and safe drivers. If you need help communicating with them (Spanish only), just let us know.
It is a block away from the Airbnb, and you can catch the bus to Bavaro beach (Playa Bibijagua, Playa Los Corales), Plaza San Juan, or Plaza Bavaro. A one way pass is $1USD.
Cruce de Verón
It is a block away from the Airbnb, and you can catch the bus to Bavaro beach (Playa Bibijagua, Playa Los Corales), Plaza San Juan, or Plaza Bavaro. A one way pass is $1USD.
Shopping
Forgot something at home? Looking for a gift to take back for someone special? Hungry? Then stop by Plaza San Juan. It is on the bus route, and you can travel there for $1USD one way if you're using public transportation.
307 locals recommend
Plaza San Juan Shopping Center
Km. 9 Av. BarcelóForgot something at home? Looking for a gift to take back for someone special? Hungry? Then stop by Plaza San Juan. It is on the bus route, and you can travel there for $1USD one way if you're using public transportation.
This cute area of Bavaro, Punta Cana offers several stores to purchase souvenirs, grab a quick lunch or dinner on the beach, or enjoy one of the bars in the area. The public bus can get you there for $1.00USD.
37 locals recommend
El Cortecito
This cute area of Bavaro, Punta Cana offers several stores to purchase souvenirs, grab a quick lunch or dinner on the beach, or enjoy one of the bars in the area. The public bus can get you there for $1.00USD.