Punta Cana Beach(01 of17)
Open Image ModalCabarete Nightlife (02 of17)
Open Image ModalCaberete’s nightlife is legendary. Great restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, cafés and lounges are everywhere, and most of them are right on the beach, which really is the only way to live.
Salto El Limoncito Waterfall(03 of17)
Open Image ModalThe Dominican Republic has some stunning natural waterfalls that can be easily accessed by visitors.\n\nSalto de Jimenoa: In Jarabacoa National Park, this 131-foot waterfall, fed by the Yaque del Norte, is reached by a hiking trail and narrow suspension bridge.
Bonyé at Ruinas del Monasterio de San Francisco(04 of17)
Open Image ModalAfter dark on a Sunday night, there\'s no where quite like club Bonyé. \n\nLocated in the ruins of Ruinas del Monasterio de San Francisco, you can dance till dawn in this old cathedral!
Humpback Whales, Samana Bay(05 of17)
Open Image ModalThousands of humpback whales head to the Samana Bay region, located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, every year from mid-January to mid-March. \n\nLook out for boat excursions that take you deep into the bay, where you can witness these large, warm blooded mammals up close as they play in the sea.\n
Saona Island(06 of17)
Open Image ModalMost famously known as the setting for the Bounty chocolate bar adverts, Saona Island is a tropical island paradise located a short distance from the mainland on the south-east tip of the Dominican Republic. \n\nIt is a government protected nature reserve and famous for the natural beauty of its beaches. \n\nVisitors can enjoy a speedboat excursion to Saona, with a grilled lobster lunch on the island, before sailing via catamaran to the natural sandbars between the island and mainland to swim with the resident starfish!
Bavaro Manati Park(07 of17)
Open Image ModalThis park focuses on nature, animals and the history of the Dominican Republic. \n\nLocated in Bavaro, Punta Cana, the park is centred on an incredible landscape of magnificent gardens abundant with orchids and tropical plants. \n\nThis park is a huge hit with kids as it encourages them, with the assistance of professionals, to hold non-poisonous snakes and play in a pool with dolphins.
Incredible Diving(08 of17)
Open Image ModalSurrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Dominican Republic is a diver’s paradise with nearly 1,000 miles of dramatic coastline. \n\nBeneath the surface of the azure blue seas surrounding the Caribbean’s second largest country, divers are within easy reach of magnificent reef structures, amazing shipwrecks, dozens of islands, mysterious tunnels and caves, and abundant marine life. \n\nDiscover the endless underwater world of the Dominican Republic featuring a kaleidoscope of colourful fish, diverse fauna, calm bays and intriguing wrecks.
Fresh Dominican Republic Fruit And Veg(09 of17)
Open Image ModalThe Dominican Republic has a fantastic food culture.\n\nEvery year in June, the island holds the Punta Cana Food & Wine Festival. \n\nFor two days you\'ll find out about local gastronomy, taste food, watch culinary demos and sample cocktails!\n
Carnival Time(10 of17)
Open Image ModalThe month of February ushers in the vibrant colours and music of carnival to the Dominican Republic.\n\nDating back to the 1800s, the Dominicans used the carnivals to assert their identity after gaining independence from Spain.\n\nEach city in the Dominican Republic adds its own flavour to the celebrations, but the central figure is El Diablo Cojuelo, a playful devil.\n\nThe National Carnival Parade in Santo Domingo brings together carnival representatives from all over the country. Other important regional carnivals are held in La Vega, Azua, Cotuí, Montecristi, Puerto Plata, Salcedo, San Pedro de Macoris, Santiago, and San Juan.\n\n
Bayahibe Beach(11 of17)
Open Image ModalBayahibe Cove(12 of17)
Open Image ModalBayaguana Waterfall(13 of17)
Open Image ModalAerial view of Samana Bay Bridge(14 of17)
Open Image ModalBeach Fun(15 of17)
Open Image ModalLocal Dish 'Sancocho' (16 of17)
Open Image ModalBuying Coconut Drinks(17 of17)
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