Things To Do
Altos de Chavón
The project began in 1976 when the construction of a nearby road and bridge crossing the Chavón River had to be blasted through a mountain of stone. Charles Bludhorn, chairman of Paramount then parent Gulf+Western, had the idea of using the stones to re-create a sixteenth-century style Mediterranean village, similar to some of the architecture found in the historic center of Santo Domingo. Construction was completed in the early 1980s. Charles Bluhdorn's daughter, Dominique Bluhdorn, is the current president of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation. Narrow, cobble-covered alleyways lined with lanterns and shuttered limestone walls yield several good Mediterranean-style restaurants, a number of quaint shops featuring the diverse craftwork of local artisans, and three galleries exhibiting the talents of local students.
Saona Island
Saona Island (Spanish: Isla Saona) is a 110 square kilometer tropical island located off the south-east coast in Dominican Republic's La Altagracia province. It is a government-protected nature reserve and is part of Parque Nacional Cotubanamá.[1] There are two permanent settlements, the towns of Mano Juan and Catuano. Mano Juan is a fishing village with wooden houses and "Catuano beach" has a detachment of the navy. The island is a popular destination for tourists from all over the Dominican Republic, who arrive in fleets of catamarans and small motorboats on organized excursions every day. It is known for its beaches, and has been used on a number of occasions by filmmakers and advertisers looking for a stereotypical "deserted island" setting for their film or product. Such notable films include Pirates of the Caribbean (2003),[2] and The Blue Lagoon.
Scape Park
Scape Park has it all, from exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping excursions to relaxing, cultural pleasures. Let your hair down and have the time of your life at Scape Park, a natural theme park where you will have all day to explore exciting and relaxing activities alike. Scape your senses by ziplining down a cliff, visiting ancient caverns, swimming in underground caves, jumping off water zip lines, and riding in our splash hammocks! You can also cruise along beautiful beaches, dive in tropical waters, or simply relax at our exclusive beach club in addition to all of these unique excursions. Our favourite part is for you to discover a hidden cenote and enjoy the most impressive turquoise waters nature can offer. Hoyo Azul, This exotic journey will bring you face to face with the Caribbean’s amazing ecosystem.
Monkeyland
Monkeyland, a natural jungle habitat in the Dominican Republic, is home to squirrel monkeys. Getting to the park is easy, which stops at local, organic coffee and cacao plantations en route. The sanctuary is also home to botanical gardens of native flora. Hotel transport from Punta Cana and Bavaro is included.
Santo Domingo
The the oldest city in The American continent. (this would be a Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana. (is like 3 hours each way, we would prefer for you to come back and stay there instead of visiting for one day) History: After Christopher Columbus's arrival on the island in 1492, Santo Domingo became the site of the first cathedral, hospital, customs house and university in the now American continent . This colonial town, founded in 1498, was laid out on a grid pattern that became the model for almost all town planners in the New World. Santo Domingo became the oldest European city in the American continent . Bartholomew Columbus founded the settlement and named it La Nueva Isabela, after La Isabela, an earlier settlement in the north named after the Queen of Spain Isabella I In 1495 it was renamed "Santo Domingo", in honor of Saint Dominic. Santo Domingo came to be known as the "Gateway to the Caribbean" and the chief town in Hispaniola from then on.
Coco Bongo Punta Cana
if you are into clubs... Punta Cana’s hottest nightclub. outrageous live entertainment onstage and via large viewing screens. You’ll be riveted by the aerial artists, dancers, and more.
