Resorts in the Dominican Republic
This wonderful Tourist Resort, which began
in the eighties with the Punta Cana Complex,
is on the eastern part of the Dominican
Republic.
This group of companies currently boasts
a formidable golf course designed by Pete
Dye, as well as a tourist housing compound
and an airport.
Celebrities
like Oscar De La Renta, Julio Iglesias,
and the singer Shakira have made investments
in the Punta Cana Resort.
In the Punta Cana tourist zone, the Cap
Cana's Marina—possibly the most
ambitious project since the Casa de Campo
resort was developed—is currently
being built. This marina could be the
largest in the Caribbean and will be the
only tourist resort in the world with
three golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus.
BAVARO AND PUNTA CANA
A few kilometers from the Punta Cana Resort,
there is a hotel complex named Bavaro.
Bavaro is currently one of the most visited
places in the Dominican Republic.
These two resorts include the following
five-star hotels.
- Barcelo Palace
- Melia Caribe Tropical
- Riu Palace
- Paradisus Punta Cana
- Secret Excellence (Uvero Alto)
Below is the group of attractions and
facilities found in both resorts:
A.- MALLS
1- Plaza Bavaro
2- Plaza Riviera Bavaro
3- Plaza Brisas de Bavaro
B.- COMMERCIAL BANKS
1- Banco del Progreso
2- Banco Popular
3- Banco BHD
C.- RESTAURANTS
1- Antojitos Mexicanos
2- Cortecito Inn
3- Capitán Cook
D.- DISCOTHEQUES
1- Areito (Hotel Caribe Princess)
2- Mangú (Hotel Occidental Flamenco)
3- Riu Pacha (Hotel Riu)
4- Karaya Discotheque
E.- CAR RENTAL AGENCIES
1- Avis
2- Honda
3- National (Alanco)
4- Europa Car
5- Dollar
F.- GAMBLING CASINOS
1- Riu Hotels
2- Hotelera Barcelo
3- Hotel Melia Caribe Tropical
4- Catalonia Hotel
5- Punta Cana Breezes
G.- GOLF COURSES
1- Barcelo Hotels (18 holes)
2- Catalonia Hotel (9 holes)
3- Cocotal (18 holes)
4- White Sands Punta Cana (18 holes)
Average green fee US$70.00
H.- THEME PARKS
1- Manati Park
2- Hispaniola (Live show every night
plus dinner)
I.- GAS STATIONS
1- Shell (Burger King)
2- Texaco
J.- HOUSING
1- Residencial Bavaro Punta Cana
2- Residencial Pueblo Bavaro
3- Residencial Coral
K.- PUBLIC SAFETY
Politur , 24-hour service tourist police
L.- HEALTH CENTERS
1- Every hotel has auxiliary medical services
2- Hospiten Bavaro
3- Centro Medico Sosa Bavaro
EXCURSIONS FROM PUNTA CANA
1- HISPANIOLA ADVENTURE
A trip to the countryside that will take
you to the midst of sugar-cane plantations,
with a pause to enjoy Punta Cana's exotic
beaches.
2.- ONE-DAY TRIP TO SANTO DOMINGO
Enjoy a full day in the Nation's capital,
visiting museums, the cathedral, and restaurants
in the colonial city.
3.- ALTOS DE CHAVON, CATALINA,
CUMAYASA
Enjoy a boat ride along the Chavon River,
a location of the film Apocalipsis Now.
Then, sail on Caribbean waters to the
paradisiacal Catalina Island.
4.- TROPICALISIMO
Unparalleled night-time fun to begin the
evening, leaving from Punta Cana towards
the Bavaro resort. Topicalisimo is a show
of unrivaled fantasy, including tropical
dances such as merengue and salsa. After
the show, you may enjoy the casino until
1:00 A.M.
5.- HELICOPTER TOUR
For adventure-seekers and action-lovers,
the resort offers a helicopter ride over
the Bavaro Coast.
6.- WATER TOUR OR CRAZY WHEELS
Or both! Have fun riding on powerboat,
making one stop to enjoy the beach, good
music and exotic drinks. A four-wheeler
takes you to Virgen de Macao Beach.
7.- SAONA ISLAND.
The Saona Island is definitely a must-see
destination for tourists visiting the
eastern coast of the Dominican Republic.
On the way to this island is the famous
La Palmilla beach, a wonderland of marine
species and warm water, also known as
the "Natural Swimming-Pool"
for its crystal-clear water. This trip
is made on fast boats or high-speed powerboats,
at the tourist's option.
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