Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
As a beach destination, many of the popular excursions in Punta Cana are near the water. These activities include snorkeling, windsurfing, banana boat rides, speedboats, scuba diving, catamaran cruises, party boats, deep sea fishing, as well as swimming with dolphins and sharks and stingrays snorkeling. Visitors that prefer to see more of the Dominican Rupublic country side, there are land based excursions such as safari tours, horse back ridding and dune buggy.
Punta Cana Things to Do
Bávaro
Bávaro is a tourist area in Punta Cana, starting from Cabeza de Toro until Macao Beach. As the hotels started to rise along the East coast, Bavaro itself became a center of services with shopping malls, fast-food stores, drug stores, fine restaurants, banks, clinics, workshops, supermarkets, and schools.
Hoyo Azul
Perhaps the best way to experience the beauty of Punta Cana is to explore its natural landscapes. One of the most spectacular places to explore is the Hoyo Azul (Blue Hole), which is a natural sinkhole filled with crystal-clear water.
Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise
This tour is an exciting half day experience on board a glass bottom boat that will let you see the diverse and colorful sea life along the Punta Cana coastline.
Dolphin Island
For $155 you’ll get a chance to learn more about dolphins and even take a 30-minute swim with them.