Punta Cana holidays

From small cafes to Michelin star eateries, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to finding somewhere to enjoy a bite to eat in Punta Cana. Head to Jellyfish for the freshest seafood dishes, serving up daily caught fish and shellfish. The restaurant overlooks the beach, with two stories to fit a large number of diners in. For a quick bite, head to Las Lenas that serves up pastries and coffee – perfect for a late morning snack during a day on the beach.

Straddling the coastline, Punta Cana plays host to a stretch of gorgeous beaches. Expect palm trees, blue skies and powdery sand, topped off with clear waters that gently lap against the shore. Playa Blanca is the perfect choice for a long afternoon enjoying the pristine sand and taking a swim in the clear waters. If you’re more of a surfer, catch some waves on Macao Beach. You can also join one of the many dune buggy excursions that take place nearby and finish up on this beach.

Once you land in Punta Cana and you’ve explored everything your hotel or resort has to offer you may be considering other activities to keep you occupied during your stay. Here, we’ve featured some of the most popular suggestions.

Play a few rounds of golf: When it comes to golf courses, there’s plenty to choose from. Punta Espada, La Cana and Barcelo Bavaro are just three of the golf courses available to play on for the day offering lush green courses and lakes to navigate. Many of these courses offer a reduced price for teeing off if you are staying at the hotel that owns it, however, you are still able to play even if you haven’t booked a room.

Take a dip in Hoyo Azul: This stunning cenote – a swimming hole formed within a limestone cave – features the bluest water you’ll ever see that’s ideal for cooling down in. You’ll find Hoyo Azul within Scape park. This is a natural theme park that offers tours of the area and also features an incredible zip line experience that allows you to zoom over cliffs and trees before finishing at the cenote for a swim.

Learn more at the Chocolate Museum: This incredibly interesting tour offers visitors the chance to see how chocolate is made in the Dominican Republic. Sign up to see inside the ChocoMuseo, learn more about its history and visit the factory where the magic happens. You’ll even get to sample some of the sweet treats and make your own in a workshop.

Ready to explore this incredible area of the Dominican Republic? Whether you’re looking for a break full of pure indulgent relaxation or like to keep busy with activities, there’s so much to explore along this area of coastline.