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Punta Cana
Punta Cana - the Caribbean paradise with Mangroves and Merengue
Country: Dominican Republic
Region: Eastern tip of DR
Languages Spoken: Spanish but French, English and German are also spoken
Currency: The Dominican Peso
Time Zone: EST but they don’t take the daylight savings as in US and Canada.
Religion: Roman Catholic with some protestant as well as Jewish communities
Climate: Tropical and windy coastal climate that is pleasant
Population Density: The Dominican Republic has an estimated density of 180 per square kilometer. Punta Cana could well be a representative of this.
Lying in the eastern most tip of Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is growing fast to be the largest tourist destination in the Caribbean lands. This land of nearly 40 miles of pristine pearly beaches studded with palm trees offer unique secluded experience. Blessed with a warm subtropical climate, resting and relaxing in this land of world famous resort complexes that lie dotted along the coastline, make this place an ideal vacation spot amidst crystal clear water of Caribbean Sea.
Located in the province of La Altagracia, Punta Cana is the perfect quiet family retreat offering innumerable activities for one who loves sports as well to newlywed romanticizing in the lap of nature.
Explore this land of warm-hearted Spanish-speaking people with friendly smile and learn more about its historical settlement since the time of Christopher Columbus.
The capital city is Santo Domingo offering the best of nightlife and cuisine and the areas that border Punta Cana are Cabeza De Toro, Juanillo and Cabo Engano. The nearest city is Higuey and it is just about 40-minutes drive from Punta Cana.
Bavaro, the small hamlet near Punta Cana again offers picturesque countryside view of The Caribbean Islands and houses the famous Manati Park. The park is a huge area with great exhibits of some exotic and rare species of reptiles, birds and mammals.
Beaches are the top most attraction of this Caribbean land. Array of water-sports abound the coastline ranging from boat rides, snorkeling, kayaking to windsurfing. Apart from beach volleyball and sailing, one can go for safari excursions on buggies or jeeps. One who is not holidaying on budget can think of a helicopter ride to capture the breathtaking aerial view of this beautiful land.
One can also enjoy going to adventurous tours to the nearby Dolphin Islands. Several companies basically organize the tours, and the package allows 15-minute free time to spend with the dolphins.
Located just 15 km away from Punta Cana International airport lay the Punta Cana Ecological Reserve. A short-guided tour amidst tropical flora offers adventurous experience of walking through the deep jungle.
Amidst Caribbean architecture, at Higuey, is the famous Basilica, the large modern cathedral. Walk down the lanes and by-lanes of Higuey and visit the largest supermarket.
The shopping enthusiasts will have abundant things to shop at Bavaro Plaza so go wallet full to this place.
Salsa dancing and feasting on fresh fish at fisherman's town of Boca De Yuma is a great thing to do here. And that's not all; go snorkeling as Punta Cana has the longest coral reef. International participants keep flocking in with rods and anglers to catch blue marlin, dorodo and barracudas.
Playing golf is another major attraction especially during summer.
It is the nightlife at Punta Cana that keeps rocking. It is the Bavaro Beach Resort disco that opens at around 11 pm and everyone keeps dancing till dawn. One can also enjoy beach entertainment on a full moon night at Jelly Fish restaurant in Bavaro Beach. Again, it is Tropicalissimo, the biggest show at Barcelo Bavero casino that draws a large crowd.
So, explore this paradise and take home wonderful memories.
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