Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of La Altagracia
Located in nearby Higüey and inaugurated in 1971, this cathedral ranks among the most important religious sites in the Dominican Republic. Honoring the Virgin of La Altagracia, patron saint of Dominicans, it’s a standout for its 69-meter or 225 feet high arch, with a bronze and gold entrance. The altar holds a framed painting of […]
Anamuya Zipline
Punta Cana is home to the very first zipline built in the DR, and it’s built to suit all daredevils, new or experienced. Runners Adventures’ 18-platform course boasts 12 zipline runs, one of the longest in the country. With training and gear prepping from expert guides, you’ll glide up to 800 meters (2,625 feet) above […]
Hoyo Claro
Hoyo Claro Natural Monument is located on the Verón-Punta Cana highway. It is a place with an ecosystem of wetlands, lagoons, meadows of bulrushes and cane palm forests. Among the wetlands is the Hoyo Claro Lagoon, the entrance has no identification but in a booth of the Ministry of Environment, you can ask for the […]
Emerald beach
This beach is located in Miches, entering by a small road on the right side of the road to the east. This beach is a virgin paradise, the journey is a little long but I recommend you to go from Punta Cana, after having climbed Montaña Redonda. This beach is completely clean and has some […]
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve
Located within the exclusive Punta Cana Resort & Club complex, this 1,500-hectare nature reserve and ecological park is open to the public for a small entrance fee, so you can enjoy its trails that take you into a lush tropical forest until you reach a series of twelve freshwater lagoons. You can swim in most […]