Dominican Republic resorts: where is it better to go? Description, prices, reviews

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If you have not yet decided which resort to choose in the Dominican Republic, take a closer look at Punta Cana. The bustling and cheerful city is located in the center of the resort area of the same name in the southeast of the country. Couples and businessmen come here to relax.

Beach vacation. According to reviews, Punta Cana is one of the best resorts in the Dominican Republic. There are several districts here. In the center there is an urban development with an airport. A little further - the fashionable area of Cap Cana with expensive hotels and the more accessible area of Bavaro, where there are shops, a hospital, pharmacies and banks.

The coastal strip stretches for 32 km. The beaches of Bavaro are considered the best in the Dominican Republic. The shore is covered with white sand, the entrance to the water is gentle, and the swimming area is separated from the shore by coral reefs. Hotel beaches have the necessary infrastructure, while municipal ones do not. Changing cabins, toilets and showers are usually not found in free places.

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Things to do... Punta Cana has a rich underwater world, therefore diving is developed. The resort's fish restaurants are reputed to be the best in the country. There are two national parks and a marine reserve in the vicinity.

Prices. Most of the coastal hotels are 4-5 *. On average, a double room in them costs from $ 80. It is much cheaper to live in a guesthouse - $ 25-35 per day.

Punta Cana in high season (winter):

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Where is the best place to relax in the Dominican Republic? If you are not on a budget, we advise you to go to the elite suburb of Punta Cana - Cap Cana. This is a young resort for wealthy clients.

Beach vacation. The coastline stretches for 8 km and is covered with white, very fine sand. The beaches of Cap Cana are clean, with a gentle entrance to the water. Some of them belong to hotels. The most beautiful beaches are located in the southwest of the resort.

Things to do... Cap Cana has a modern port with 200 yachts and 200 boats and excellent golf courses. Swim in the outdoor seawater pools, or visit the fitness center or spa. During your holiday, take an excursion to the Manati Nature Reserve and observe exotic birds on the tropical island of Cayo Levantado.

Prices. Cap Cana has the highest prices among other resorts in the Dominican Republic. There are five luxury hotels and a boutique hotel. They provide an all inclusive service, so tours are expensive.

Cap Cana in high season (winter):

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A large recreation area is spread out in the north of the country, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It combines three resorts at once - Playa Dorada, Cabarete and Sosua.

Beach vacation. The coastline is over 100 km. The beaches of the hotels are equipped. The conditions for water sports are ideal here because the ocean waves are higher than the Caribbean Sea.

Things to do... It is better to go to this resorts of the Dominican Republic for those who like to diversify beach activities with excursions and active recreation. In Puerto Plata, all attractions are compactly located. The coastal town has preserved the colonial style of the era of the conquerors - decorated with neat carvings, houses, defenses and Catholic temples. Visit the ruins of Columbus' home, the Amber Museum and the Brugal distillery.

If you enjoy being active, take the funicular to the top of Isabel de Torres. Take training at a windsurf school, play golf and go horseback riding. Watch the spectacular cockfighting at Club Gallistico.

Prices on vacation in the northern resorts of the Dominican Republic is slightly lower than in Punta Cana.

Puerto Plata in high season (winter):

Connoisseurs of architecture and history love to relax in the capital. Shopping fans love Santo Domingo as there are many markets, malls and boutiques. For natural attractions, head to the Three Eyes Cave, National Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Mirador Suri and Enriquillo parks.

Prices in the capital of the Dominican Republic is not higher than in other popular resorts in the country, and the choice of inexpensive housing is greater.

Santo Domingo in high season (winter):

The best resorts in the Dominican Republic receive the most flattering reviews from tourists from around the world. Holidays on the coast of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean are ideal for everyone who is not afraid of a long flight and relatively high prices.

According to reviews, a universal place for tourists with different needs is Punta Cana. Youth companies and families with small children prefer Boca Chica or La Romana. Those wishing to spend their holidays alone come to the Samana Peninsula. Whatever the choice, in any resort in the Dominican Republic you can count on clean beaches, comfortable hotels, water activities and interesting excursions.