This video is closed-captioned. Top 10 Best Excursions/Tours in Punta Cana
Today we explore my second Home country. I have lived here for 11 years, and I will guide you
on what tours you must do while visiting Punta Cana. Some are all-day trips.
Punta Cana, the most eastern point of the Dominican Republic, separates the Caribbean Sea
from the Atlantic Ocean. The region has 32km of white sand beaches, clear turquoise blue waters,
and endless coconut palm trees. Bávaro and Punta Cana were combined to form La Costa del Coco,
or the Coconut Coast, an area full of lavish, all-inclusive resorts and beach restaurants.
Zip-lining, windsurfing, kayaking, diving, and sailing are popular activities to do here.
Let's begin with our list. Saona Island
Saona Island, which served as a backdrop to the movie The Blue Lagoon,
is one of the most spectacular offshore islands in the Dominican Republic.
Part of the East National Park, it's known for mangroves and coral reefs and palm-fringed beaches
like Palmilla Beach and its natural pool. The island's shallow waters are home to exotic fish,
including starfish. There is a fishing village near the Lagoon called Mano Juan, the only one
with local shacks painted in different colors and the most important turtle nesting sanctuary in the
whole Dominican Republic. Giant coconut trees seem to fade into the turquoise blue waters.
Enjoy an easy catamaran ride to get here and a relaxing catamaran ride back after you spend the
day at this dream paradise island. Don't go in a speed boat; enjoy the ride and admire nature.
The catamaran includes music and an open bar. Get ready for your all-inclusive, full-day
Paradise Island experience. You will love it and don't want to leave; trust me on this one.
Cayo Levantado Cayo Levantado, also
known as the Bacardi Island, is a small island with lush vegetation crystal clear turquoise
blue waters ideal for snorkeling or swimming. If you visit Punta Cana between December to March,
do not miss out on this all-day trip and see the humpback whales;
many tours will be offered. I suggest taking a private boat tour for a better experience to see
and interact with those magnificent animals. The whole island is a small hidden gem located
just outside the Samana peninsula and is a picture-perfect place to hang out for a day
and eat the freshest fish you ever had right on a coconut palm tree beach. You can explore the whole
island on foot in around 15 minutes. There is also a 5-star resort on the island with a private beach
called Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado; if you have enough time, stay here for a night or two;
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we publish a new video. Altos de Chavon
Altos de Chavón is a prime tourist attraction, a re-creation of a 16th century Mediterranean–style
village, located atop the Chavón River in La Romana. It is the most popular attraction in the
city and hosts a cultural center, an archeological museum, and a Roman-styled 5,000-seat amphitheater
that hosts 20th-century concerts, an Art Gallery, Craft Workshops, Shops, School of Design,
Restaurants, Bars, and much more!. The Regional Museum of Archaeology contains a collection of
pre-Columbian Indian artifacts unearthed in the surrounding area. Altos de Chavón overlooks Rio
Chavón and the Dye Fore golf course of Casa de Campo, have lunch at the Chavon Restaurant,
and enjoy the breathtaking views. next stop on the list
The historic Colonial City of Santo Domingo Take a break from the dream beaches at your
all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana and take a tour to visit Santo Domingo, the capital of
the Dominican Republic and one of the Caribbean's oldest cities. Its walled, cobblestoned historic
core, the Zona Colonial, has buildings that date to the 1500s, including the cathedral,
which was the first built in the New World. Colonial City is the first European settlement
of the Americas and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. On the restaurants and
cafe-lined Plaza de España is the Alcázar de Colón palace. It's now one of the city's many museums,
displaying unique medieval and Renaissance art. Take a walk through El CONDE, a pedestrian-only
shopping street, to see even more of it. Hop on the Chu Chu Colonial train for a 45-minute tour
of the Colonial Zone area. Catalina Island
If you were dreaming of paradise, you would find it right here on Catalina Island, and there are no
buildings here. It is a protected Natural Park reserve. This is an all-day trip here, and you
will not regret it, the beach is completely protected from the wind as a result of this
the sea is always in absolute calm. Swimm in cristal clear turquoise blue waters interact
with marine life; it is also one of the best dive sites in the Dominican Republic with an impressive
wall that descends to over 100 meters deep, with two impressive steps at 25 and 40 meters.
There are amazing coral formations and fauna waiting for you,
a beach of thousands of square meters less than 3 meters in depth, ideal for snorkeling and
freediving; you will feel like you are swimming in an aquarium filled with tropical fish.
Catalina Island is also the only place in the Dominican Republic
where you can encounter raccoons, even if they are very shy to humans.
Next on the list I recommend if your adventurous person
leave the comfort of your hotel and take a local bus to Visit the town of Higuey.
it is about 1 hour away by bus Visit the BASILICA CATEDRAL
NUESTRA SENORA DE LA ALTAGRACIA With an original design employing
arches representing hands of prayers. Stroll around downtown and see how local life goes in
the Dominican Republic. You'll be amazed. Visit the Mercado Municipal, explore the local food
stalls there, and try some authentic Dominican food served as fresh as it gets. Don't forget
to try the many colorful sweets handmade by locals offered there, buy some of what the local farmers
have to offer to support them. next on our list is
Small-group sailing and snorkeling tour in Punta Cana
Because of its small group size of 16 people, this catamaran tour stands out from the rest. You'll
board a luxury ship equipped with shareable net hammocks on your way to Cabeza de Toro
Natural marine Reserve and a sandbar where you can snorkel. With unlimited drinks from an open bar,
round-trip transportation, and snorkel equipment are provided, you can enjoy your vacation without
worrying about the stress of daily life. Next Tour on our list
Horseback riding, visit a cacao farm, zip line, and dune buggy all in one Tour.
We Ride our horse in the field to this same ranch to see how the cigars are rolled.
You will be able to fire some up to taste them, and you will taste the real Dominican Mamajuana;
it is a spiced alcoholic beverage made by infusing a mixture of rum, red wine,
and honey with tree bark and herbs. The taste is similar to port wine, and the color is a deep red.
You will go to the mountains and stop at a small family farm where they grow coffee and cocoa
and see how they make their natural products from these plants, which is their livelihood.
In the end, you will go to have lunch at a place on the Anamuya river. Lunch will be a typical
local Dominican meal, very delicious! You can also jump in the river to refresh yourself. Then,
you will do the zip lining and go on a buggy tour. There will always be two guides or instructors
with you who will assist you in everything. Experiencing Dominican culture,
4X4 ATV, and a water cave Take advantage of Punta Cana's most
spectacular views and landscapes. You can explore the lush Dominican Republic landscape on an ATV
during this 4-hour eco-tour. Driving through the forest and stopping at an organic farm,
you will experience the rich, creamy flavors of Dominican organic rum, coffee, and chocolate under
the supervision of a local guide. Next, explore a semi-dark natural cave with crystalline water
underground. Be prepared to be amazed! Finally, discover a unique landscape throughout the
Punta Cana area at Macao Beach, where you can relax and enjoy the white sand.
Punta Cana's Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour
Squirrel monkeys live in Monkeyland, a natural jungle habitat in the Dominican Republic.
The safari-style truck that brings visitors to the park stops at nearby organic coffee and
cacao plantations en route. A botanical garden of native plants is also at the sanctuary.
Take photos of squirrel monkeys and stroll through the botanical gardens.
Tastings of hot chocolate and coffee will be served.
Discover how Local farmers take advantage of the organic farming methods used to cultivate
cinnamon, cacao, coffee, and vanilla. Take advantage of the opportunity to
taste coffee or hot chocolate straight from the source, and even buy some to take home.
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