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Things to Do in Punta Cana

For all-inclusive resorts, Bavaro Beach is the spot. You'll have your pick plus easy access to boat tours. After relaxing on the beaches, turn things up on an ATV tour.


Top Attractions in Punta Cana

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Speciality Museums
More than a museum, ChocoMuseo is also an artisanal chocolate factory where we make our own chocolate from the beans to the bars with selected Dominican organic cacao. The visit of the chocolate factory and museum is totally free and we offer a free tour to teach you about the history of cacao and chocolate, the cacao tree in the nature and how cacao is transformed into chocolate. It is also a place where our visitors can participate into chocolate workshops where they have the possibility to elaborate their own chocolate from the cacao beans. You can choose the type of the workshop to participate. The workshop "FROM COCOA BEAN TO CHOCOLATE BAR" lasts 2 hours. Participant will find how to prepare handmade chocolate and learn all the steps from the harvest of the cacao in a plantation to the obtention of a chocolate bar. From the cacao beans you will roast them, peel them, and grind them into a paste. This cacao paste is used to prepare the first known cacao drink (invented by the Mayas), the traditional chocolate. In the end, from refined chocolate you will prepare your own chocolate bonbons with topping on your taste that you can take back home. Mini-workshop "UNIQUE CHOCOLATE BONBONS", 35 minutes. During this mini-workshop you will prepare the set of super chocolate bonbons using white, black and milk chocolate. Different molds and different toppings will help to create a set of unique handmade organic chocolate bonbons. Book the time of your workshop by phone or via our web-site.
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What travellers are saying

  • 1Trebor
    Toronto, Canada15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bavaro Beach is the best beach in Punta Cana. Well kept, long for walks, small waves, no sand fleas, soft sand, not a steep slope. We have been on this beach 7 times and plan to return.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Shauna P
    Lexington, SC5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great time and casino was amazing! Very hospitable and enjoyed the atmosphere. Worth the visit and will go again.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • Trish
    Sacramento, CA6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful reserve to learn about their foundation and the importance of conserving the land! We had a wonderful tour guide, Mo! He was so passionate in his work that it draws you into everything he says. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and great personality. He made sure we were both on track literally with time and on the paths (several people kept wondering off) to ensure we were learning and spent good amounts of time to see spend at the lagoons. Thank you Mo for your wonderful work! The lagoons are the cherry on top of the trip! Beautiful & worth the tour!!
    *Bring cash to Tip your tour guides generously. Show your appreciation for their handwork and kindness. They remind us of teachers… patient, knowledgeable, giving everyone what they paid for BUT have to stop to ask those politely not to wondering off, don’t touch things they shouldn’t yet and deal with them asking for more time to play! (And these are the ones that don’t tip, smh)
    Written 3 February 2024
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  • sanju_222323
    New Jersey14,161 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Macao Beach is something of a hidden gem of Punta Cana beaches, being relatively untouched with clean sands, watersports opportunities, and an escape from the city crowds.

    It’s a popular surfing spot and was listed by UNESCO as one of the Caribbean’s best beaches, mostly down to the clear waters and lovely white sand fringed by tall palm trees. waves are not as smooth as the main beaches of Bavaro, but it’s for those who desire a day at the beach free of crowds. also, sands particles- It’s huge, and not as fine as Bavaro's beaches.

    It's also highly popular with surfers due to the great pipes that form here. It's a favorite among locals, and a nearby all-inclusive resort lets you be pampered between beach excursions. It is much quieter than Playa Bavaro, and it is worth visiting, especially if you want to try awesome freshly caught fish at affordable prices

    Entrance: Google search for Restaurant El Fogón de Doña Mery, that’s your entrance.

    Parking: some guy will stop you at the entrance, and he will guide you.
    Parking Fee: As per guard wish ;) try 50 or 100 Pesos.
    Written 2 March 2024
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  • NEERAJ K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best adventure park me and my kids have been to till date. We are from California and have been to almost all parks there and will rate this higher. Beautiful scenery and a view of the entire city from top. It was so much fun ziplining on a cliff, swimming in underground caves, jumping from water zip lines and riding in our splash hammocks! Do visit Hoyo Azul. There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day. We reached there at 9 am and after signing waivers and other formalities were ready to do first ride in 10 minutes. We went there on a week day maybe that is reason for no rush. Water and other beverages come at $2 so don’t bother carrying too much . Enough to drink and eat that you will survive the day. Staff extremely friendly and nice . Contrary to what some other reviews indicated there is too much tipping pressure we don’t agree. It will not be a bad idea to carry cash and tip generously as staff is working so hard in such heat . Also locker facilities come very handy and they are big lockers and can take a lot of stuff . Best part they are free. Do carry regular shoes and swim shoes and keep interchanging based on the activity. Take tons of pictures and carry water proof case for phone . Also remember everything is available also in their store and is average price so no need to worry . Love the park and will do it again.
    Written 1 August 2023
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  • Scenic58932326335
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day at the water park. The kiddos and my husband really enjoyed the slides even though they were rough we went back a second time. Buffet was pretty good there as well.
    Written 16 January 2024
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  • Kilie P
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The beach is sand and next to the water. Many clouds for shade it is warm and fun.
    A dog likes snacks on the sand. There are many waves in the water for you fun time.
    Written 24 January 2024
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  • Steve W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyed our stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful, special thanks to Edward Enmanuel Cordones. Edward was always eager to help - great customer service. The property is beautiful. We stayed an extra day.
    Written 29 February 2024
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  • Queanishere
    New York City, NY21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice tour that is ran in groups consistently as I stopped to utilize the restroom my group had moved on. The one stop tour will explain how to make cigars and then the natural stone that is blue turned into various jewelry items. The rum tasting was good as you go on the tour. The vanilla is what I went there for! The vanilla is so pure and real so I stock up on mamajuana and vanilla its great for your health. Cacao Tea was something I taste and it was not bad. The chocolate was so soft and fresh! This was a great tour!!
    Written 9 October 2019
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  • Anick B
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The waves are strong but once you pass the place where they break out you can just lie on top of the waves and let yourself go for hours.
    Written 7 December 2021
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  • vacation_fun4us
    Stoney Creek, Canada42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This church is amazing. We own a condo in the area and go to Sunday mass. Very uplifting and the parish is so welcoming. Gospel in Spanish and English. A sanctuary to visit with The Lord!
    Written 5 February 2024
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  • taragg
    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I read about this mall having a shuttle service when deciding on Punta Cana. Ironically my husband forgot his shoes at home so we needed to him a pair right away. Our hotel couldn’t provide any information, so they said. I found the phone number in a local travel info blog. That was the hardest thing about the process so I’ll put it here - +1 (829) 521-2388.
    A quick text, a pick up in less than an hour and a new pair of leather shoes found.
    By simply going into 3 shops our return trip, of basically equal distance as the airport, was free. This is a great savings.
    While not a lot of shops or multilevel, we were able to kill a couple of hours. The ice cream stand had amazing varieties. Driver was very nice and the trip felt very safe.
    Written 9 November 2023
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