Punta Cana & the East
Palm-fringed beaches, turquoise lagoons, and sprawling resorts define the eastern tip, but venture beyond the lobby and you will find mangrove-laced national parks, cigar country, and authentic fishing villages.
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Punta Cana
Where coconut palms meet endless turquoise
La Romana
Sugar-town grit meets Altos de Chavón artistry
emoji_events Bounties in Punta Cana & the East
Swim in the Natural Pool of the Open Sea
Wade into a waist-deep sandbar a kilometer offshore surrounded by nothing but ocean.
Sunrise Walk Along Bávaro Beach
Catch a Caribbean sunrise on one of the world's most famous stretches of white sand.
Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of La Altagracia
Enter the striking modernist cathedral that is the spiritual heart of the Dominican Republic.
Taste Fresh Ceviche at a Beachside Chiringuito
Eat lime-cured catch of the day with coconut and avocado at an open-air beach shack.
Wander the Cobblestoned Streets of Altos de Chavón
Explore a meticulously recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavón River.
Explore the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
Hike jungle trails past twelve freshwater lagoons sacred to the Taíno people.
Zip-Line Through the Jungle Canopy at Scape Park
Soar above tropical forest on a series of high-wire cables at an adventure park.
Snorkel the Reefs of Isla Catalina
Take a boat to a protected island with vibrant coral walls and sea turtles.
Eat Slow-Roasted Chivo at a Roadside Parada
Try the Dominican countryside's signature dish — tender goat stewed with oregano and rum.