Andrea’s Punta Cana guidebook

Andrea
Andrea’s Punta Cana guidebook

Eat like a local

These are my favorite restaurants in Cap Cana, Punta Cana and Bavaro.
New trendy restaurant in the Fishing Lodge, 5 minutes by car. One of the best cuisines in the area!
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Barbudo Restaurant
Boulevard Fishing Lodge
38 helybéli ajánlásával
New trendy restaurant in the Fishing Lodge, 5 minutes by car. One of the best cuisines in the area!
Beach restaurant with chill out vibes. Local favorite: Fried mahi mahi with yaniqueque.
70 helybéli ajánlásával
Little John at Juanillo Beach
70 helybéli ajánlásával
Beach restaurant with chill out vibes. Local favorite: Fried mahi mahi with yaniqueque.
Locals after-work spot and weekend dining out. Djs, jazz and live music usually every week.
47 helybéli ajánlásával
La Cava Kitchen & Bar
47 helybéli ajánlásával
Locals after-work spot and weekend dining out. Djs, jazz and live music usually every week.
High end design restaurant inspired by Juan Luis Guerra, delicious international cuisine, the best option for fun night outs!
120 helybéli ajánlásával
Bachata Rosa Punta Cana
Boulevard Turístico del Este
120 helybéli ajánlásával
High end design restaurant inspired by Juan Luis Guerra, delicious international cuisine, the best option for fun night outs!
Breakfast, lunch and coffee spot in las canas comercial plaza, Cap Cana. Must try: Dominican breakfast
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Cafeína Coffee House
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Breakfast, lunch and coffee spot in las canas comercial plaza, Cap Cana. Must try: Dominican breakfast
One of the best cuisines in punta cana. Must definitely go.
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ACENTOS BISTRO
64 helybéli ajánlásával
One of the best cuisines in punta cana. Must definitely go.
Mexican restaurant. One of Bavaro locals' favorite spot for lunch or dinner, with ocasional live music bands and djs.
172 helybéli ajánlásával
Wacamole
Calle Aruba
172 helybéli ajánlásával
Mexican restaurant. One of Bavaro locals' favorite spot for lunch or dinner, with ocasional live music bands and djs.
Lunch spot in Puntacana village.
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Gourmet Market
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Lunch spot in Puntacana village.
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La Yola
66 helybéli ajánlásával
Mediterraneo Restaurant
Cap Cana
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Bamboo at Tortuga Bay
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La Palapa
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Things to do

Places and attractions around Punta Cana that are worth a visit!
It is a forest reserve that has twelve freshwater lagoons and other attractions like zoo petting, sugar cane exhibit and iguana habitat. Located in Puntacana, a must visit for nature lovers! For more information: http://www.puntacana.org/environment/indigenous-eyes-ecological-park-reserve
145 helybéli ajánlásával
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve
145 helybéli ajánlásával
It is a forest reserve that has twelve freshwater lagoons and other attractions like zoo petting, sugar cane exhibit and iguana habitat. Located in Puntacana, a must visit for nature lovers! For more information: http://www.puntacana.org/environment/indigenous-eyes-ecological-park-reserve
Los Establos is an equestrian center, beautifully designed, where you can take jumping or polo classes, or simply visit the horses at the stables! It also has a restaurant, game room and equestrian shop. If you like horses like me, you'll love this place! It is located in Cap Cana, near Scape Park.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Los Establos Ciudad Ecuestre
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Los Establos is an equestrian center, beautifully designed, where you can take jumping or polo classes, or simply visit the horses at the stables! It also has a restaurant, game room and equestrian shop. If you like horses like me, you'll love this place! It is located in Cap Cana, near Scape Park.
Scape park is a natural theme park located in Cap Cana with a variety of attractions, including Hoyo Azul hidden cenote with mesmerizing turquoise waters, zip lining, cave expeditions & a beach.
249 helybéli ajánlásával
Scape Park Cap Cana-ban
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Scape park is a natural theme park located in Cap Cana with a variety of attractions, including Hoyo Azul hidden cenote with mesmerizing turquoise waters, zip lining, cave expeditions & a beach.
Galerias Puntacana is the heart of Punta Cana/Cap Cana area. It is here where you can find the best restaurants, El Nacional supermarket, local goods stores like Yauya from the Fundacion Grupo Puntacana, beauty salon Bana, home goods stores like Sea Side and One, design and construction finishings services like Maestrosol Caribe, Crafto and La Cuisine Appliances, among other things. This is where locals go, live and work. Also, there is an organic market 2 saturday's a month, where you can find local produces and products made in the dominican republic.
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Galerias Puntacana
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Galerias Puntacana is the heart of Punta Cana/Cap Cana area. It is here where you can find the best restaurants, El Nacional supermarket, local goods stores like Yauya from the Fundacion Grupo Puntacana, beauty salon Bana, home goods stores like Sea Side and One, design and construction finishings services like Maestrosol Caribe, Crafto and La Cuisine Appliances, among other things. This is where locals go, live and work. Also, there is an organic market 2 saturday's a month, where you can find local produces and products made in the dominican republic.
Playa blanca is a popular beach destination amongst locals and tourists, for its crystalline clear waters and great restaurant, it is located right next to the Westin Resort in Puntacana. Also very popular for its kitesurfing school. Perfect place to lunch, swim and watch the day go by! Local tip: go during weekdays, as weekends tend to be more crowded.
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Playa Blanca
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Playa blanca is a popular beach destination amongst locals and tourists, for its crystalline clear waters and great restaurant, it is located right next to the Westin Resort in Puntacana. Also very popular for its kitesurfing school. Perfect place to lunch, swim and watch the day go by! Local tip: go during weekdays, as weekends tend to be more crowded.
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Macao
65 helybéli ajánlásával
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Soles Chill Out Bar
Calle Pirata
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Designed by a notorious Spanish architectural firm, Fishing Lodge is a beautiful destination with restaurants, markets, and has one of the best sunset views in the area. It is located in Cap Cana, on the opposite side of the Marina.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Fishing Lodge CapCana Luxury 4Diamonds
Boulevard Fishing Lodge
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Designed by a notorious Spanish architectural firm, Fishing Lodge is a beautiful destination with restaurants, markets, and has one of the best sunset views in the area. It is located in Cap Cana, on the opposite side of the Marina.
Juanillo beach is a beautiful white sands beach with clear crystalline water located in Cap Cana.
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Little John at Juanillo Beach
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Juanillo beach is a beautiful white sands beach with clear crystalline water located in Cap Cana.

Wellness and sports

Spas, sports schools and sports park in the area, loved by both locals and tourists!
Six Senses Spa at Puntacana Resort & Club
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Boulevard Punta Cana
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Macao Surf Camp
No.1 Carr. Higüey - El Macao
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Punta Cana Kite
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Aqua Park Punta Cana
Las Mercedes
22 helybéli ajánlásával

Culture exploration

Cultural places and day trips from Punta Cana
Fundación Grupo Puntacana
190 helybéli ajánlásával
Altos de Chavón Amphitheatre
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Zona Colonial
Calle Las Damas
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Kerek hegy
67 helybéli ajánlásával
Bazilika Nuestra Señora De La Altagracia
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Playa Costa Esmeralda
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Punta Cana's nightlife

Fully immerse in the Dominican culture by trying to party like a local! We are internationally known for our beers (Presidente), rums (Barcelo, Brugal), special brew (mamajuana), and obviously our music (merengue, bachata, dembow). Discover part of our culture in this selection of bars and clubs in Punta Cana.
For a more local and chill night out, opt for La Cava in Galerias Puntacana. Every friday a dj plays until 1 am. Some weekdays they have jazz or other live music activities. For more information, check out their instagram account: @lacavakb
47 helybéli ajánlásával
La Cava Kitchen & Bar
47 helybéli ajánlásával
For a more local and chill night out, opt for La Cava in Galerias Puntacana. Every friday a dj plays until 1 am. Some weekdays they have jazz or other live music activities. For more information, check out their instagram account: @lacavakb
Imagine is a night club inside a natural cave formation with real bats flying in the entryway! Opens at 11 pm and closes around 4 am, this is the best place to experience and dance away latin as well as international music.
279 helybéli ajánlásával
Imagine Punta Cana Night Club
279 helybéli ajánlásával
Imagine is a night club inside a natural cave formation with real bats flying in the entryway! Opens at 11 pm and closes around 4 am, this is the best place to experience and dance away latin as well as international music.
594 helybéli ajánlásával
Coco Bongo Punta Cana
594 helybéli ajánlásával
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Onno's Punta Cana / Bavaro
Calle Pedro Mir
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Wacamole
Calle Aruba
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Galerias Puntacana is the heart of the Puntacana Village. Stores to shop: -Santa Paloma at Turquesa: Beautiful handmade clothing pieces and accessories from Colombia. -Yauya: This store is by the Fundación Grupo Puntacana. The handbags are made by women in Veron, as a way of living, and are made with recycled plastic bags. Here, you can also find top quality honey products made the foundation. -One Concept Store: In this store you can find home goods and gifts. -Sea side: Inspired by sea living, beautiful imported home goods store. Stores are usually open until 6 or 7 pm Monday - Saturday
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Galerias Puntacana
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Galerias Puntacana is the heart of the Puntacana Village. Stores to shop: -Santa Paloma at Turquesa: Beautiful handmade clothing pieces and accessories from Colombia. -Yauya: This store is by the Fundación Grupo Puntacana. The handbags are made by women in Veron, as a way of living, and are made with recycled plastic bags. Here, you can also find top quality honey products made the foundation. -One Concept Store: In this store you can find home goods and gifts. -Sea side: Inspired by sea living, beautiful imported home goods store. Stores are usually open until 6 or 7 pm Monday - Saturday
Bluemall is the largest mall in the area. It has international stores like Zara, Zara Home, L'Occitane, Nike, Under armor, Swarovski, Desigual, Parfois, Superga. Other local stores to shop: Handmade: Beautiful handmade jewelry with materials Larimar (Produced in DR only), amber, silver, and gold. Merci: International beachwear brands like Mara Hoffman. Cappucchine: Eccentric beachwear and colombian swimwear collections. KB: Dominican jewelry chain store and beach accessories.
261 helybéli ajánlásával
BlueMall Puntacana
Carretera de Juanillo
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Bluemall is the largest mall in the area. It has international stores like Zara, Zara Home, L'Occitane, Nike, Under armor, Swarovski, Desigual, Parfois, Superga. Other local stores to shop: Handmade: Beautiful handmade jewelry with materials Larimar (Produced in DR only), amber, silver, and gold. Merci: International beachwear brands like Mara Hoffman. Cappucchine: Eccentric beachwear and colombian swimwear collections. KB: Dominican jewelry chain store and beach accessories.
Oscar de la Renta store inside boutique hotel Tortuga Bay in Puntacana.
Tortuga Bay at Punta Cana Resort & Club
Oscar de la Renta store inside boutique hotel Tortuga Bay in Puntacana.
If you are interested in taking local Dominican goods back home, you can shop at the airport, but not at the duty free! There are stores called Punta Cana Para Ti, which is a gift shop that specializes in selling rums, cigars, handbags, and other handmade goods by local crafts to support local economy.
83 helybéli ajánlásával
Punta Cana Nemzetközi Repülőtér
Carretera Aeropuerto
83 helybéli ajánlásával
If you are interested in taking local Dominican goods back home, you can shop at the airport, but not at the duty free! There are stores called Punta Cana Para Ti, which is a gift shop that specializes in selling rums, cigars, handbags, and other handmade goods by local crafts to support local economy.