What to do in Punta Cana to remember your vacation for a long time? Movement in the resort area. What sockets in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the popular tourist destinations. She's famous beautiful scenery, gentle sea, interesting underwater world, waterfalls, cigars and delicious coffee. Everything that a traveler needs to know for a trip to this country, namely the Punta Cana region, we have collected in one article.

First acquaintance with Punta Cana

Of all the resorts in the Dominican Republic, the Punta Cana area is considered the most developed, with the best beaches, coral reefs and a network of 5-star hotels on the coast. This is a paradise for the "seal" tourist and family vacation.

Where is

Punta Cana is a municipal area in the province of La Altagracia. It is located in the southeast of the republic, in the eastern part of the island of Haiti. The local population numbers a little more than 325 thousand people. Tourists who are distinguished by deep and not very knowledge in English They won't fit here at all. Only in some hotels at the reception there are administrators who speak English. In other places, communication is conducted only in Spanish.

Did you know? Since the Dominican Republic was occupied at different times, today it is home to about 73% of mulattoes (people of mixed race), 16% of white Europeans (mostly Spaniards and French), 11% of black people from Africa.

The area of ​​the territory is 475.3 square meters. km. National currency- Dominican peso (DOP). Course: 1 DOP = 0.02 EUR (50 DOP = 0.82 EUR), 1 DOP = 0.02 USD (25 DOP = 0.50 USD). The exchange is carried out at the airport, hotels, bank branches. Many cafes and restaurants allow payment in dollars, but the exchange rate will be unfavorable.

Punta Cana Map

How to get there

Punta Cana has one of three largest airports in the Caribbean, also known as the first private airport in the world. It accepts aircraft from more than 50 airlines, including those arriving from Russia.

From Moscow. You can get from the capital of Russia by a direct flight operated by the company Azur Air. The flight lasts almost 11 hours. A one-way ticket to an economy class cabin for one person will cost 46.6 thousand rubles. If you fly with one transfer, then the flight will cost 2 times cheaper - almost 25 thousand rubles. Fly just 4 hours longer. The transfer is carried out in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).

From Kyiv. There are no direct flights from the capital of Ukraine. A ticket with one transfer for one passenger in economy class costs from UAH 13,000. The flight lasts 16 hours 15 minutes. The transplant is carried out in Munich (Germany).

From Minsk. Belarusians can be in Punta Cana in 15 hours and 15 minutes if they buy an economy class ticket for 2.3 thousand Belarusian rubles with one change in Paris (France). A cheaper option is a flight with a transfer in Frankfurt am Main. It costs 1.5 thousand Belarusian rubles. However, it will last 2 hours and 15 minutes longer.

From airport to tourist center Punta Cana. Usually such a question is not faced by tourists, because even if a person travels on his own, many hotels have a meeting service for their customers. The airport is located 7 km from the center of Punta Cana.

If you still need to get to the resort, you can go by public transport, use a taxi or rent a car. Taxi rates are indicated at the airport at special desks near tour operators. The cost starts from $ 20 and depends on the remoteness of the point where you need to arrive. The car can be ordered in advance on the airport website: https://dominicanairporttransfers.com/. The trip will last from 10 to 40 minutes. You can also order a taxi on the website https://kiwitaxi.com/en.

Public buses will be convenient for tourists who speak Spanish and know exactly where they need to get off. They don't have a set schedule. In addition, there are places where buses do not reach. Therefore, tourists rarely consider the option public transport preferring to take a taxi anyway.

Important! Citizens of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus do not need a visa to the Dominican Republic. Upon entering the country, a fee of 10 dollars is paid and permission is given to stay in the state for 30 days. There is also a $20 check-out fee. It may be included in the airfare.

Weather and climate

The climate in the Dominican Republic is very comfortable for European tourist. It is called tropical wet. It usually rains here either at night or for 2-3 hours during the day. Fully rainy days are rare. May - July are considered the most rainy. Hurricanes can be observed in autumn, but not strong ones.

There are no big temperature fluctuations here. In the winter months, the daily temperature is kept at +26…+28 °C. The thermometer never drops below +20 degrees. Therefore, these months are the most comfortable for tourists. In summer it is above +35 degrees. The water in the Caribbean Sea warms up to the state of warm milk in August - September - +29 degrees. Usually the temperature in it is kept at the level of +26…+27 degrees.

High tourist season considered the period from November to April. Tourists at this time are closely following the promotional offers of travel agencies and hot tours. When choosing the time of a trip to Punta Cana, in addition to the weather, one should also take into account the time of interesting events, festivals, and holidays.

Did you know? Baseball is the national sport of the Dominican Republic. According to statistics, the best baseball players come from this country.

The best beaches

There are many in Punta Cana picturesque beaches. Some of them have been awarded the Blue Flag.

Among the best tourists are:

1. It is located near the Melia Caribe Tropical Resorts hotel. It is quite long in length, but due to its popularity it is characterized by excessive workload. Entrance here is free.
   
   
2. City beach located in the center of Bavaro on the first coastline, in an area where there is a busy tourist infrastructure. Half of it is available to any tourist, the second half is intended for tourists vacationing in all-inclusive hotels located on its territory.
   
   
3. Arena Gorda, or Sandy Beach. One of the widest beaches in the Dominican Republic. Popular with families with children. There is no free passage. Only a tourist who is resting in a hotel can enter the territory. However, everyone can still go to the beach through the territory of the Ocean Blue & Sand Service hotel.
   
   
4. It is located north of Bavaro. Drive to it in about 20 minutes. small town El Macao. There are usually not many people there. The conditions are wonderful - soft sand and chic palm trees.
   
   
5. It is located on the territory of “adults only” hotels, so you won’t get to this beach just like that. However, those who were lucky enough to rest on it admire its unusual beauty. There are separate areas that are not included in the ownership of hotels. However, they are undeveloped. In general, the beach is quite long and wide. There are not many people on it.
   
   
6. The beach is surrounded by forests and wild nature Natura Park Eco-Resort.
   
   
7. Great for a family holiday as the bottom is shallow and the beach is soft white sand. To get to the beach, you need a passport as a pledge or driving license get a day pass at one of the hotels located in the southern part of Punta Cana. This area is good because it is not crowded, it has a cozy restaurant.
   
   
8. Located in the Cap Cana area, close to the Sanctuary Cap Cana Resort s. More recently, this place was a village of fishermen, until it was bought out. Today, you can go to this territory for a day in exchange for a passport or driver's license.
   
   

Did you know? In winter, in the Dominican Republic, you can observe the month, the ends of which are turned up. Thus, it resembles horns.

What to see: sights

Punta Cana welcomes tourists who want to enjoy the gentle sea, clean sandy coast, beautiful landscapes and a light warm sea breeze. The choice in favor of this resort is made by couples with children, newlyweds who want to take a break from the bustle of the city. However, the resort will have something to do for those who wish not only to bask on the sand, but also to learn and see interesting local sights or spend their holidays actively. Inspect interesting places can be part of various excursions, as well as independently.

We have compiled for you the top 10 attractions worth visiting in Punta Cana:

1. Manati. A tropical park where you can get acquainted with unique representatives of flora and fauna, the existence of which many tourists did not even suspect. Here you can also swim with dolphins, visit the museum, whose expositions introduce local history and culture, become a participant in a breathtaking performance with parrots or horses.
   
   
2. Another park with rare representatives of the animal world.
   
   
3. A marine park located in the ocean, in the area of ​​Cabeza de Toro. Here you can join two excursions. One called Reef Explorer offers sightseeing and relaxation near coral reefs, contact with electric rays, snorkelling, kayaking, shark watching. During the second - Snorkeling Cruise - tourists are taken on a catamaran with a transparent bottom along the coast of Cabeza de Toro and Bavaro with a stop at the marine park, where you can go diving, swim with stingrays and sharks. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed on these tours.
   
   
4. Interesting building, erected 5 centuries ago, having visited which you can learn a lot of interesting things from the history of the Dominicans.
   
   
5. An uninhabited island with virgin nature at the junction of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Available as part of excursions. Here you can go diving, snorkeling and enjoy the traditional dish - grilled lobster skewers.
   
   
6. It is a small platform located in the sea near Punta Cana. Here you can spend time in the water with dolphins, fur seals and lions. Boats take you to the island.
   
   
7. Ocean Blue & Sand. A beautiful corner of nature with two waterfalls under which you can swim.
8. A cave with interesting architecture and underground lake where you can swim and go diving.
   
   
9. Palace built in 1510-1514. Diego Columbus and his wife lived here in the 16th century. Today there is a museum with ancient manuscripts, furniture, household items, works of art.
   
   
10. Those with a sweet tooth will certainly enjoy a tour of this place. Here you can learn about the history of cocoa and chocolate, as well as taste sweets and delicious drinks.
    
    

Trips that coincide in time with state or national holidays become interesting and unforgettable. For example, in February, the Dominican Republic celebrates Independence Day on a large scale. In the same month, a spectacular festival similar to the Brazilian carnival is held in the capital.

If you take sightseeing tour, then you need to count on the amount of $ 100 per person.

Important! Water in the Dominican Republic should be drunk only purchased bottled. The cost of a 1.5-liter bottle is 20 pesos. Drinking tap water is strictly prohibited.

What else can you do

For tourists who are used to spending their holidays in constant motion, Punta Cana may seem boring. However, there will be something to do both during the day and at night.

Active recreation

1. SUV trips. One of the popular entertainments is the Jeep Safari tour. During it, riding on off-road vehicles or horses in wild and uninhabited places is offered. During the breaks, you can taste local treats. If you take a jeep on your own, the service will cost $ 45 per day.
2. More extreme tourists rafting will be interesting - rafting down rivers and waterfalls to the Caribbean Sea. Punta Cana itself does not have this entertainment, it can be ordered in a town called Jarabocoa, located not far from the resort. It is here that there are 18 waterfalls of various levels of complexity, of various heights.
   
   
3. Helicopter flight. Those who have a solid budget can rent a helicopter to enjoy the beauty of the Dominican Republic from above. The cost of the flight starts from $150 per person.
4. Punta Cana is full of golf clubs. Here you can visit over 12 fields. One of them - Punta Estada - is included in the list of the best golf courses in the world.
   
   
5. Agrotourism. During excursions to remote villages, tourists are invited to get acquainted with the life of local residents, participate in agricultural work, and try their hand at some kind of craft.
6. Parachuting. You can make a single or tandem jump from an airplane.
7. Diving. Water sports are widely represented at this resort. It attracts many tourists with the opportunity to dive into the depths of the sea or ocean to see the richest underwater world.
8. This entertainment can be ordered in many hotels. With an all-inclusive system, it can even be free.
   
   
9. Windsurfing. There are wind, kite and eco surf instructors in many hotels.
   
   
10. Fishing. You can order a tour with a fishing service. And you can rent a yacht for several people. The cost of such pleasure is about $ 400 for four for 3 hours of rent.

Night life

Nightlife in Punta Cana is represented by a network of discos, bars, clubs where you can have fun while away the night.

Among the most popular establishments:

• Coco Bongo Punta Cana;
  
  



• Jewel Punta Cana;
• party bus Punta Cana;
  
  
• club in the caves Imagine Punta Cana Disco.
  
  

If we talk about prices in such establishments, then, for example, the entrance to the ORO Nightclub costs $10, with a show program - $40, with drinks included - $70. In addition, each hotel offers its guests their own nightly entertainment programs.

Where to stay

In Punta Cana there will be no problems with the settlement. Here are hotels and hostels that cater to different needs and budgets.

Hostels

If you stay at this resort for a short time, just for a couple of days, then it makes sense to settle in a hostel.

Popular are:

Breakfast is usually included in the price of a bed. As for hotels, the Booking.com service offers about 600 accommodation options in Punta Cana of different levels.

Tourists consider the best 5-star hotels:

• Barceló Bávaro Beach (from $346 for a double room for 1 night);
  
  
• Barceló Bávaro Palace (from $360);
  
  
• The Level at Melia Caribe Tropical (from $296);
  
• Bavaro Princess All Suites Resort, Spa & Casino (for $156);
  
• Fishing Lodge Cap Cana (from $160);
  
• Now Larimar Punta Cana (from $218);
  
• Ocean Blue & Sand Beach Resort(from $157);
  
• Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa (from $317);
  
• The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real (from $378);
  
• Iberostar Dominicana (from $185).
  

Among budget 3-4-star hotels, the most popular are:

• Tropicana Suites Deluxe (from $80 for a double room for 1 night);
  
• Bavaretto Ocean Club (from $55);
  
• Hotel Merengue Punta Cana (from $62);
  
• Capri Beach House (from $80);
  
• Bavaro Green (from $30);
  
• Punta Cana Seven Beaches (from $33);
• Apartahotel Villa Facal (from $35);
  
• Bavaro Punta Cana Hotel Flamboyan (from $53);
  
• Hotel Cortecito Inn Bavaro (from $70);
  
• The MT Hotel (from $70).
  

Important! In the Dominican Republic, the mains voltage is 110 volts. Usually the equipment brought with you works fine. However, you may need to use an adapter. In hotels, as a rule, such adapters are already present in the rooms.

Urban transport system and car rental

You can move around the resort and beyond by bus, taxi or rented car. The bus, of course, is the most budget option. Its plus is that you can get on it to almost any point that is interesting for tourists. The fare will depend on the distance travelled. For example, you can get to the Higuey tourist center, located 50 km from Punta Cana, for just a dollar. To get to the capital of Santo Domingo - 6 dollars.

Taxi fare is expensive, it will cost about 10 times more. Interestingly, in the Dominican Republic, taxis are divided into 2 categories: local and tourist. The latter, of course, are more expensive, but also more comfortable.

Renting a car is not difficult. There are many companies that provide this service, such as Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Budjet, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and others. You can rent a car at the airport and in almost every hotel. If you plan to travel frequently around the country or resort, then you should consider this option, it will cost less than a taxi. The service will cost $60-380 per day, depending on the brand of car. To issue a car in the city will be somewhat more expensive than at the airport.

Communication and Wi-Fi

To communicate in the Dominican Republic, you can purchase a SIM card from a local operator, such as Claro, Viva. This will require a passport. In tourist shops, you can rent a modem with a SIM card, with which you can access the Internet. You can also use the services of Russian operators Beeline, Simtravel, Goodline.

Internet is available in hotels, but it is paid. WiFi may not be available in all rooms. The cost of the Internet is quite high. So, for 1 hour of use, you can pay about $ 5. There are packages that allow you to save, for example, pay $25 per day or $60 for 7 days. Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many cafes, bars and restaurants.

Where to eat tasty and inexpensive

For tourists who live on an all-inclusive system, such a question, of course, will not arise. In hotels, they will be able to eat their fill during smorgasbords or in restaurants where traditional dishes and exotic fruits are sure to be presented.

For independent tourist the choice of catering establishments is also very large - restaurants, cafes, bars located in parks, on the coast, in large stores. Dinner in a reputable restaurant will cost 30–50 dollars per person, in inexpensive ones - 10–15. Experienced Tourists scouted places where you can eat for 30 dollars for four.

Popular among visitors are such establishments:

Among inexpensive cafes where you can dine up to $30 per person:

Fish in the Dominican Republic is very expensive, so the menu of almost all establishments is usually dominated by meat dishes, although there are exclusively fish establishments. Carpaccio (meat dish with sauce), la bandera (stew with rice and vegetables), comida craiolla (rice with beans and chicken meat), taino (fritters with fish and meat) are popular.

If you are on a budget and don't go for culinary delights, then you can have a bite of pizza, the cost of which will vary within 350 pesos. There are a number of restaurants that offer cuisine of different nations, including those familiar to the stomachs of Russians and Ukrainians.

But delicious Dominican coffee or cocoa can be drunk even in the simplest stall on bus stop or in the park. Its cost is 5-10 pesos. From drinks, you should also try rum and various cocktails.

Important! In the Dominican Republic, it is customary to honor the fiesta, so from 13:00 to 15:00 all shops, stalls and even some cafes and restaurants are closed.

What to bring

From the Dominican Republic, they usually bring rum, strong drink mamajuana, hand-made cigars, coffee. Golden bank cards are seduced by the best and most expensive amber in the world at a price of 400-600 dollars. Dominican Republic is also the only country in the world where you can buy the semi-precious larimar stone. Many people bring jewelry made of gold, silver and coral as a keepsake.

Clay dolls without a face and in bright outfits, called here Lima, can leave a pleasant material memory of a vacation in Punta Cana. Their prices start at $3. The most expensive mahogany specimens can be found at a price of $100. Also among the souvenirs offered to tourists are paintings by local artists. They are usually sold for affordable price- up to 50 dollars. Many carry records of Latin musicians.

From food you can buy breadfruit. However, this should be done shortly before departure home. You can also buy spices, local beer - "President", "Soberana", fruits. By the way, there are about 8500 species of the latter.

Punta Cana has many stalls, souvenir shops, as well as large shopping centers"Plaza Bavaro", "Plaza Punta Cana", "Palma Real Shopping". The local El Cortecito Flea Market is located near El Corcito beach. A 45-minute drive from Punta Cana is one of the largest markets in the country - "Iberia". Here you can buy souvenirs, clothes, shoes at lower prices than in the resort itself. There are two ways to get to the market: excursion group and using taxi services.

Important! From the Dominican Republic, one person can take out 1 liter of alcohol with a strength of up to 22 degrees, 200 cigars, 500 g of coffee, souvenirs and gifts for a total value of $ 100.

So, Punta Cana should be chosen by people who are tired of the bustle of the city, spend holidays in the family circle or come to Honeymoon. Climate and weather contribute to the fact that to come to this paradise The Dominican Republic is available throughout the year. However, the most comfortable period is from November to April. The resort has a well-developed hotel chain, there are many hotels with an all-inclusive system.

For an independent tourist, there is also a wide selection of places where you can settle. Despite the calm and measured rhythm of life, there is also something to do for lovers of dynamic entertainment. Diving, windsurfing, rafting, snorkeling, fishing, golf, skydiving - this is not a complete list of activities for active tourist. Many land or water excursions are organized from the city, by joining which you can get to know the whole Dominican Republic better and immerse yourself in the local culture.

You are presented full review resort of Punta Cana with detailed details about the holiday. Here you will find answers to all your questions and learn everything you need down to the smallest detail.

General information about Punta Cana

Punta Cana is a grandiose resort in Dominican Republic, which is considered the best in the whole country. It is famous for its white as paper sands and wonderful tropical coconut palms along the entire resort. But you can see more. The resort includes 3 huge parks, attractions, museums, a huge number of the most, both underwater, water and air, underground, sandy and tropical.

Punta Cana beach. White sand and sea surface is an integral part of the rest

It is also very popular here. Many amateurs come here for scuba diving. There is a special park area on the water, which organizes this kind of underwater walks.

Almost all hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis, and once here you can really relax and feel like in paradise. However, the presence of nightclubs and cafes with restaurants makes nightlife incendiary and very interesting, which attracts young people who gather here mainly with American continents. Also an important reason why this resort is the best in the Dominican Republic is that it is very calm. Despite the location directly with the ocean, there are almost never strong winds.

Punta Cana resort map with beaches and hotels

The map is clickable, you can choose a hotel for booking:

The resort is located in eastern point Dominican Republic, but due to its length of more than 100 kilometers, it lasts from the north to the south, allowing the northern beaches to overlook the Sargasso Sea, and the southern ones to. All entertainment areas with all are located up to 80 meters from the sea, and some up to 20 meters.

The beaches of Punta Cana

Planes to Punta Cana

If you want to immediately go to the Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic and you will have to fly with a transfer.
Since there are almost never direct flights, or rather, they are all tied to full-fledged tours, where flights, accommodation, meals are included, you can.

The cheapest tickets from Moscow to Punta Cana and back

All flights depart from Moscow or St. Petersburg, and you can fly as follows:

• Having made a change in London and then in New York (this is carried out by American Airlines)
• Having made a change in Paris (French Air company France)

A taxi from the airport to Punta Cana itself will cost you about "20 green rubles".

Climate and weather in Punta Cana

The climate of the Punta Cana region and the Dominican Republic itself as a whole cannot but rejoice. It has moderate and warm summers all year round. average temperature about 27-30 degrees. There are no 40 degrees in the shade or 10 degrees in the sun. On the hottest days, the temperature can rise to 36 degrees. It happens in summer time i.e. from May to the end of November.

Among the places worth seeing on this incredible popular resort, 3 parks, several historical villages nearby, the Ponce de Leon Museum can be distinguished. It also offers a wide variety of excursions for every taste.

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Marinarium - marine life

If you want to see everything closer, you can dive into this sea fairy tale and explore for yourself underwater depths like the Cousteau team. It's really interesting and not to be missed.

There is a museum on the territory of Manati Park. It is widely represented by the culture of local residents, in particular the ancient aborigines. You can get to know this story live from representatives of the islanders' dynasty.

Eyes Ecological Park

Another beautiful park with vital representatives of rare species of animals. In translation, it literally means "Eyes of Ecology", as here you can see hundreds of diverse and wild animals. You can walk in such a park both on your own and use the services of experts and connoisseurs of zoology who will tell you interesting facts, history or some features of certain species.

Ponce de Leon House Museum

Among the must-see sights to visit is the Ponce de Leon House Museum, which was built 5 centuries ago. Here you will really plunge into the ancient history of the island civilization. The author of this building lived here with his family before he moved to Puerto Rico, where he began his political activities.

Excursions in Punta Cana

• Excursions to cities or islands (to the capital of Santo Domingo, in, on or.
• Among the water excursions, one can single out a walk with whale watching, simple or sea diving. And also a very interesting trip to the small fishing village of El Cortecito, where all restaurants serve only fresh fish. It is located right next to Punta Cana.
• Among the attractions where they organize regular tours it is best to choose the same Manati Park that we talked about above, or you can see the original Fun Fun Cave.
• And also many more excursions will be offered for every taste, including “jeep safari”, a trip to cockfights, etc.

What to do and how to relax

Jeep safari is one of the excursions. Do you want to ride in such a jeep through the jungle?

From extreme species rest can be distinguished Rafting. This is a kind of rafting down the river and waterfalls to the Caribbean Sea. A network of 18 waterfalls is always happy to provide its services for thrill seekers. This is located in the city of Jarabocoa, which is quite close to the resort of Punta Cana. Therefore, such trips will take at least a couple of days.

For those who like to actively relax, it can be noted that they are very interesting. They represent a flight over Punta Cana through beaches, golf courses and various natural areas. During the flight, you can beautiful photos bird's-eye.

Usually you get incredible panoramas or skylines of beaches or large green palm forests. The cost of such a holiday starts from $ 90 per person for 1 flight.

Golf- this is another of the main features that distinguish this resort from the entire Caribbean. There are over 12 golf courses located around Punta Cana and owned by various tourist complexes. Fields here began to be created since the beginning of the 90s, and one of them called "Punta Estada" is included in the 40 best fields in the world. Sometimes that is why connoisseurs of such a chic game choose the Dominican Republic for their holidays.

And if there are those among you who want to completely immerse themselves in the culture and customs of the Dominican Republic, then in Punta Cana there is an ideal offer for you called - Agritourism. This type of recreation consists in visiting directly residential and not equipped for tourism villages, and in getting acquainted with the culture as it is in everyday life. Thus, you can find out what they are doing locals how they live, what trades they have, and what they do and how. In addition, tourists can take part in tropical agricultural work and try their hand at Dominican crafts. This type of tourism is very common in southern Europe, but in the tropical zone it is too unusual and wildly interesting.

A bunch of aquatic species sports are offered directly on the beaches and they are amazing: catamaran, boating, sunset restaurant, sitting by the sea, parasailing, sport fishing, swimming, snorkeling, boats. There are all kinds of boats, both double-deck and glass bottom boats for observing marine life. There are water taxis that can take you from one hotel to another across the beach. There is also banana boating, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and beach volleyball.

What to buy in Punta Cana or Dominican shopping

About currency

• Dominican faceless dolls are special dolls made of clay and ceramics that reflect the national flavor of the Dominican Republic. They are extremely popular among tourists from all over the world. Some of these dolls are dressed in national costumes, some wear a hat on their heads, some do crafts, and some just grind coffee. The price of such souvenirs will be around 3 dollars.
• Coffee- This is the most popular in the Dominican Republic. They make it very high quality here, so a jar of coffee is what you need, both for you and as a gift for someone from such distant lands. The best coffee here is Santo Dominigo. According to some sources, it ranks 3rd in the world. The aroma of fresh coffee at home will bring back very pleasant memories of such an amazing trip.
• Mamajuana- This is the most popular of alcoholic beverages. It is also famous for its medicinal properties, such as curing various colds, to treating all kinds of arthritis and increasing potency. Yes, this remedy acts as a strong aphrodisiac. This drink is made from rum and wine, to which more than 20 different herbs and roots are added. Often, honey is found among the components present. In bottles of this drink, you can see leaves of herbs and pieces of tree bark.
• Amber, or rather products from this precious stone are highly valued here. The starting price can be around $500 since this material is the best in the world here! Take note. It is also believed that such products can attract good luck. Although amber can be of different colors, such as green, red, yellow, blue and even transparent, there can be fakes made of ordinary plastic, so be careful.
• Larimar- this is another pride stone of the Dominican Republic, which is its hallmark. And it is mined only here, nowhere else in the world. Larimar is considered a semi-precious stone that has a pleasant sky blue color. Therefore, in jewelry, it looks fantastic and phenomenal. Often he is credited with all sorts of magical and magical properties.
• cigars here they also have world quality and quite often compete for the world championship with their Cuban counterparts. Everyone knows that cigar tobacco is of the highest quality. This is the kind of tobacco that Dominican hand-rolled cigars have. Perhaps the most famous brand is Cohiba & Arturo Fuente. And the price of one cigar can range from 1 to 20 dollars. Even if you are not a fan of smoking, such a souvenir will clearly be a trump card.

The shops

There are many shops to buy souvenirs here. major centers both in Punta Cana and beyond.
Directly in the resort, one of the largest and most popular shopping and entertainment centers is Mall Plaza Bavaro. Here you will find everything from the smallest trinkets to large jewelry stores with banks and luxurious restaurants. This center starts its work in the morning and is open until 7 pm. It is also in demand among local population.

The neighbor of this institution is the center Plaza Punta Cana, where you can find all kinds of souvenirs and gifts, clothes and paintings. This store is literally across the street from Mall Plaza Bavaro.

There is also a whole market with a number of different shops. It is called El Cortesito FleaMarket and is located next to El Cortecito beach. There you will be able to make all sorts of shopping options in particular in local styles, such as T-shirts in the Caribbean tradition, etc.

It is impossible not to say about the place with maximum convenience and comfort for shopping called Palma Real Shopping. This is a special supermarket, however, in addition to the increased quality conditions, the prices here are really high. It is located opposite the Grand Palladium Place Resort Spa & Casino. If you do not want to overpay repeatedly, then it is not recommended to go here. But this place attracts tourists with another feature. Here is the famous Hard Rock Cafe Punta Cana of the brand of the same name, of which there are only 7 establishments in Caribbean. This is a specific restaurant where you can hear good and old rock and sit among the local flavor of culture and traditions.

From the nearest corners outside the resort, you can single out the city of Higuey, where you can buy much cheaper than at the resort itself. Here is the famous hypermarket Iberia, which is one of the largest in the entire Dominican Republic. The list of goods and food products presented in this supermarket is incredibly large, and the prices will pleasantly surprise you.

This city is located about 40-50 minutes drive from Punta Cana, and you can get here on your own by ordering a taxi, or you can use the services of special excursions that include visiting this supermarket in your schedule.

Food and cuisine at the resort

What to eat

The cuisine of the Dominicans will somehow surprise European residents, and in some ways it will resemble home culture.
Oddly enough, meat is more popular than fish. Although the Dominican Republic is island country and fishing here is very developed, the fish is very expensive. Of the meat, the most popular is goat meat, and not beef, as is customary in Europe. The beef here is also not cheap.

It will also be very interesting for tourists to taste local national dishes. The first is called La Bandera, the main component of which is rice. Specially processed bananas, stews and various vegetables are also added to this dish. All this is prepared according to a specific recipe, and not just by mixing any ingredients.

The second special dish of Comida Crayolla is already more reminiscent of our usual food and consists of more traditional products for us, namely: the same rice, chicken and beans.

The third dish is somewhat reminiscent of Russian pancakes, and it is called Taino. True, the filling of this dish is very diverse from chicken to fish.

Where to eat

Usually no one asks this question, since all hotels operate according to the all-inclusive system known to all of us. To do this, in each on the ground floor there is an institution where you can very well "crack". Often this is a regular buffet.
Such local restaurants the hotel can be up to 5. Naturally, you will be offered traditional dishes, and the sea, which, believe me, is incredibly tasty here.

However, there are plenty of restaurants outside the hotels where you can enjoy gourmet meals or simply relax without the hassle of returning to the hotel.

Among the places that we can recommend you to visit if you are nearby is the Captain Cook fish restaurant in the village of El Cortecito, which we already wrote about above. There is only fresh and all kinds of fish. If you would like to book a table, contact us at (809) 552–0645.

An establishment named high wave", which is located directly in the Mall Plaza Bavaro. This place is made in the American style. Russian tourists are interested in tasting a combination of American and Dominican cultures.

Most places to eat are in large stores and where you can buy various souvenirs, the list of which we presented a little higher.
I would also like to mention the famous Hard Rock Cafe, which is located in Palma Real Shopping.
And also it is impossible not to mention a specific coffee shop where you can taste real Dominican coffee and your own pastries. It is called Las Lenas II.

Telephone communications

The telephone system of the Dominican Republic is closely connected to the American system, so they use a single system of telephone codes. This is usually code 809, but sometimes it can be 829.

To call from Russia to the Dominican Republic, you need to dial:

• 8-10-1809 - subscriber number (for calls from landlines)
• 1809-subscriber number (for calling from a mobile phone)

Important phone numbers you may need:

• Punta Cana Medical Center: 809 552 1506
• Hospital: 809 686 1414
• Police: 809 455 1097
• Emergency: 911

Internet can be used in almost all cafes, as well as in hotels.
The cost of the Internet in a cafe is about $ 10 per hour.

Throughout the Dominican Republic, theft is more common than we would like. The country lives very poorly, so lovers of warming up their hands in this type of activity are not uncommon, especially at night. From this it follows that it is best to pay with a plastic card, and it is best to keep money in the room in a safe.

A very interesting and at the same time impressive moment are the private guides who always want to offer you their services. Of course, hardly anyone will do this for free, and everyone wants to get money for their “work”. The recommendation will be to refuse any kind of private guides. There are many excursions and activities that you can do that we have described in this article.

Dominican Republic… What kind of sea is there? When is the best time to rest? What is the airport in the Dominican Republic? What money, sockets, language and more further in the article

Dominican Republic

It was necessary to start everything with this article, but it so happened that it did not become the first in our useful article. However, it had to happen. In this article, I will try to cover the most popular questions about the Dominican Republic and briefly answer them. Let's start from the very beginning...

The Dominican Republic is a presidential republic located on the island of Haiti, which is also home to the Republic of Haiti of the same name. Santo Domingo is the capital and is also said to be the first city in Latin America. “Have you been to Santo Domingo? So I've been all over Latin America." The current president is Danilo Medina. Official language- Spanish. The state religion is Catholicism. The population is 10 million. The national currency is the Dominican peso. In the past, the country fell under the influence of Spain, France, Great Britain and the United States, and in the end came under the influence of the Republic of Haiti. In 1844 the Dominican Republic became independent.

What is the airport in the Dominican Republic?

There are as many as 8 international airports in the republic, 2 of which are located in the capital - Santo Domingo. However, the busiest are those through which the tourist destinations are directed: Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, La Romana, Samana and the less popular Santiago and Barahona.

What time is it in Dominican Republic?

The time zone is Moscow - St. Petersburg - Krasnodar GMT + 3, and in the Dominican Republic GMT-4. Accordingly, our time is in a hurry by 7 hours from the Dominican.

FOR EXAMPLE:

If we have 9 o'clock in the morning, then there 2 o'clock in the morning.

When we have 17 o'clock, then there 10 o'clock in the morning and so on

What is the language in the Dominican Republic?

The vast majority of the local population speaks Spanish. Of course, it is with Latin American notes and not quite pure, but it is Spanish. The reason for this lies deep in history, back in 1492 great navigator Columbus found this island and named it Hispaniola. Subsequently, the name changed to Santo Domingo and the current Dominican Republic.

The island fell under the influence of Spain, Great Britain, France and the USA. However, it was Spain that occupied the territories most of the time and made certain contributions. Therefore, the language in the Dominican Republic took root Spanish.

What is the currency / money in the Dominican Republic?

The republic has its own money of the same name - Dominican pesos. The reverse side of the banknotes is decorated famous places, and famous figures flaunt on the front. The peso exchange rate is very stable and in recent years has been around 40-50 Dominican pesos for 1 dollar.

What currency to take to the Dominican Republic? Due to its proximity to America, of course, the dollar, here it is valued the most.

Dominican Republic on the map

Where is this paradise country? Between the two Americas - north and south. However, it applies to North America. Included in Antilles, which are washed by the waters of the Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.

What is the sea in the Dominican Republic?

The island is washed by two great bodies of water, one is the sea, and the second is the ocean. Everyone knows their name: the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Based on this, you can dispel a pleasant, but not entirely true, myth that when you go to the Dominican Republic, you go to the Caribbean Sea. Not quite so… If you are going to visit the south of the country, then you will surely end up on the sea. Nevertheless, going to the north or east, you will find yourself on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Including the popular zone of hotels in Punta Cana and Bavaro, it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to find clear boundaries where the Caribbean Sea passes into the Atlantic Ocean. However, I came across a couple of interesting photos from Eleuthera Island, Bahamas.

What are the beaches in the Dominican Republic?

The beaches here are amazing! Moreover, there are excellent beaches on the shores of the Atlantic and in the Caribbean.

Southeast

In the article, I looked at the most popular coastlines on the southeast coast. First of all, it is with golden sand and very tall palm trees, as well as the private beach of Amor (other names: Cabeza del Torro, Coast of Love) with white sand and well-groomed territory. I would also like to mention the Bavaro beach, popular among tourists.

If you move closer to the south, then it is worth noting the beaches elite complex Cap Cana, such as Juanillo, it is included in the 30 best beaches in the world. Further south is legendary with its stunning paradise landscapes, Bounty Island - in a word.

Northeast

Here, tourism is developed a little less and there are not so many beaches ennobled for guests of the island. The most famous and popular places for swimming are the beaches of the Samana Peninsula. By the way, it is here that those who want to look at an incredible sight - humpback whales - come.

You can also note the cozy beach of Arriba, located near the village of Miches, El Valle beach, which is located a little further north from Samana, as well as wild coastal beaches near Las Terrenas.

North and South

In the north and south, less tourist places and I will omit these territories, I will only say that in the south there are incredible place— Bay of Eagles, there wonderful beaches on the coast of the Caribbean.

What are the outlets in the Dominican Republic?

A question that exists but is lost in a pile of more important tasks. This is often forgotten by newcomers. Latin America more specifically the Dominican Republic. However, our essential phones and tablets need to be charged! Therefore, closer to the point.

The difference between sockets in the Dominican Republic and Russia is expressed in two things:

• Voltage
• Fork shape

The voltage here is half that of ours. The network supports only 110 volts, instead of the usual 220. Adapters can be bought at any store with similar products. They can also be purchased at the hotels themselves. Such a necessary thing will cost 1-3 dollars.

If you take care of this issue earlier, you can look for a transformer adapter that converts the Dominican 110 volts to 220. Why is such a low voltage worse than ours? Because charging electrical appliances will be an order of magnitude slower. Therefore, when planning a day, make allowance for a longer charge.

Dominican Republic now

This is not to say that this country has an incredible pace of development, nevertheless, new high-speed roads are being built, immigration is growing, and the business sector is also developing densely. In any case, there is movement here, although not as fast. Of course, many locals continue to dance and have fun, but on the other hand, why not? After all, the ultimate goal of our wanderings is to find happiness, and it is definitely there. By the way, if you are interested in the Dominican Republic, then go to the Vkontakte group -

Algae invasion in the Dominican Republic

Recently, the Internet is replete with tourist reviews about terrible algae that flooded the beaches of the Dominican Republic (June 2018)

Let's figure out what it is, where it comes from, when it floats away, etc.)))

What is this?

The ill-fated algae that darken the beauty of the local, once snow-white beaches are called Sargasso. These are sea brown algae, common in the warm parts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. They look like this:

Where do they come from?

The Sargasso are coming to us from Sargasso Sea located in the ocean. No, this is not a typo. It is in the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the coast of the Dominican Republic, that this miracle of nature is located. Sargasso Sea It is the only sea that has no shores. It was formed many centuries ago, thanks to the circulation of local Atlantic currents, such as the Gulf Stream, the Canary and North Atlantic currents.

The water in the Sargasso Sea is warm. But you won’t be able to swim in it, since its entire surface is covered with sargasso (the unfortunate brown algae), of which there are about 11 tons here.

Why is there algae in the Dominican Republic?

So, we have already figured out what kind of attack it is and where it comes from. It remains only to find out why they sail to the shores of the Dominican Republic.

Ocean currents are to blame for such cataclysms. The North Equatorial Current (Northern Trade Winds), which goes around the Sargasso Sea from south side and goes straight to the local Dominican beaches from Punta Cana. Or smaller currents that carry from one water stream to another everything that they have captured along the way, including the Sargasso.

Here, for example, is one of the hypothetical assumptions (see image below):

What can influence these currents? IN this moment, this phenomenon is too little studied, and, in order to find out the reasons, it is necessary to conduct a number of serious studies. A number of hypothetical reasons may include: accidents on oil rigs, plate movement, global warming and its consequences, also hurricanes, water level or temperature.

Harmful? Dangerous?

Apart from the ruined view on the beach, there are a couple of other things to be aware of. If algae is NOT removed over time they begin to decompose. This creates two problems:

Bad smell

Decomposing in water, may allow harmful bacteria/germs to flourish, resulting in skin irritation when touched with algae.

We will talk about the fight and cleaning of algae in the Dominican Republic below.

How to be? Everything is lost? When is seaweed season?

This misfortune in the Dominican Republic is a seasonal phenomenon. It is most likely to meet sargasso during the hurricane season (from June to November), when wind flows in the Atlantic Ocean increase and the number of cyclones in coastal waters increases.

Also, it is worth noting that sargasso are not found here every year. For example, such an “invasion” of algae was observed in the Dominican Republic more than two years ago, in October 2016. In 2017, algae began to swim to the shores of the Dominican Republic, but, by coincidence, this lasted no more than a week. Just at that moment, hurricanes Maria and Irma approached the Dominican Republic. The waters raged and all the banks were very well cleaned. Having passed by, they left us fabulous, snow-white beaches 20-30 meters wide, without a single hint of algae.

Now things are as follows: there are algae - this is a fact. Beaches where they can be found: Bavaro, Bibiagua, Cabeza de Toro. These are the beaches of the Punta Cana area. There are many hotels on the coastline and there is a chance to meet them in any of the local hotels. A lot depends on changing currents, the presence of a reef in front of the hotel and, of course, the measures taken by the hotel to eliminate this scourge.

The government and the hotel administration are throwing all their efforts into cleaning the algae. Every day, local services take out tons of algae. They come up with different barriers so that the beaches always remain clean.

Where is there no algae? Where to rest?

At the time of writing (June 18, 2018) the situation is as follows: Algae is present at Belive collection punta cana, Catalonia Bavaro Resort, Natura Park Eco Resort, Melia Tropical, Occidental grand, Paradisus Punta Cana, IFA, Sunscape, Vista Sol , but most hotels take care of their tourists, and install floating barriers and breakwaters in the waters opposite their beaches. There are Sargassums, but they swim 20 meters from the shore. The beach is also cleaned daily. In the gaps between the hotels, unfortunately, things are not so rosy. That is, the situation is Your hotel beach will most likely be clean, but algae can be found walking along public beaches. If you want to know how things are on the beach of your hotel, we recommend that you look at Instagram by hashtag or geolocation (pay attention to the date of the post). You can also ask a question to tourists who are vacationing in the Dominican Republic at the moment. Read their reviews. We also monitor the condition of the beaches, as this is an extremely important point in our activities. So, you can ask our photographers where the best beaches are.

Will there be seaweed on the beaches during your holiday? Again, I repeat that everything will depend on the current. We can say for sure that the further north the beach is, the cleaner it will be. For example, Macao Beach is now clean and beautiful, although it is usually not given much attention as it is a public beach.

If you are going to relax in the Punta Cana area, then choose hotels in the northern zone - from Majestic to Macau Beach

Saona Island(Bounty Island) was not affected by the attack, so there you can definitely enjoy the fabulous beaches of the Dominican Republic. True, only while visiting the excursion, since Saona is national park and there are no hotels. In any case, if you are vacationing in the Dominican Republic, this place is a must to visit.

Conclusion

The Dominican Republic is not all in algae, and this misfortune does not occur every year. The last few times the Sargasso sailed for periods ranging from 2 weeks to 1.5 months. Moreover, this happens mainly in the summer. 90% of the time of the year, the Dominican Republic is beautiful like on the best desktop wallpaper 😀

There are a lot of places in the Dominican Republic where you can relax, and each of these places has its own climate, its seasons, its pros and cons.

We want to make your holiday as comfortable as possible. Bright impressions and warm moments!

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