Chris (Punta Cana Travel Blog)

Hey, I am Chris, a born and raised German, travel-addictive and Caribbean Soul. For 8 years I am living in the Caribbean, among them 5 in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is my home-base here in the country and I’d love to tell you more about how to experience Punta Cana off-the-beaten-track and give you all the advice you want to know for your vacation in Punta Cana.

Punta Cana welcome sign in Punta Cana Village

Punta Cana Currency – money exchanges, helpful tips and everything you need to know

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When the question about the Punta Cana currency is raised, travelers are often unsure: Dominican Pesos or US Dollars? What is the better currency to have when traveling to Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic? Or is a credit card sufficient so you don’t have to exchange money in Punta Cana?Exactly those questions are answered […]

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Amazing Playa Dominicus in Bayahibe, the beach at Dreams Dominicus La Romana Resort

Transfers from Punta Cana Airport to La Romana and Bayahibe (and from Santo Domingo as well)

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Planning a holiday in La Romana or Bayahibe and not knowing how to get from the airport to your resort? This article gets you covered! We are explaining to you all the ways of how you can get from Punta Cana Airport to La Romana, and also from Santo Domingo to La Romana and Bayahibe.

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Coco Bongo in Punta Cana, the best entertainment and nightlife show

The ultimate Punta Cana nightlife guide: activities, bars, discos, areas, resort parties and nightclubs in Punta Cana

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Are you looking to explore the nightlife of Punta Cana? Do you want to continue the party from your resort in the streets and are looking for local nightlife recommendations? Are you interested in the best Punta Cana night clubs? Or are you simply looking for having more fun during some of the coolest evening

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The swim-up suites at Catalonia Royal Bavaro in Punta Cana

The 11 best Punta Cana swim up rooms – unique room categories, cool hotels and the best swim-out suites

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Are you looking for unique recommendations for the best Punta Cana swim-up rooms and don’t want to scroll down endless lists of computer-generated fluff without any actual information on the particular swim-out room you’re looking for? Welcome to the right place! Compared to many of those lists of the best Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts with

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Backpacking is a popular way to travel the Dominican Republic on a budget

How to travel Punta Cana on a budget? (Backpacking Punta Cana)

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Are you planning a vacation in Punta Cana on a budget? Good luck! 😉 While it’s not impossible to travel to the popular resort destination on a shoestring or even go backpacking in Punta Cana, it will take some effort and workarounds to seriously keep it cheap when traveling to Bavaro and beyond, which is

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Kayaking in Punta Cana along the shores of Cabeza de Toro

Kayaking in Punta Cana – the best kayaking spots, insider tips and Punta Cana kayak excursions

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Punta Cana is a beautiful destination for kayaking, especially as it is a great way to explore the coastline, the colorful waters and the several pristine beaches far away from the resorts. While you can rent kayaks usually through your resort, there is more than that, especially when heading on a kayaking excursion in Punta

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Ziplining Tour in Punta Cana at Bavaro Adventure Park

The best ziplines in Punta Cana – your canopy adventure in paradise!

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Ziplining in Punta Cana is one of the most popular excursions among visitors of the Dominican Republic. It combines fun, some action and the feeling of flying with breathtaking views from above. What’s interesting about the Punta Cana ziplines is that they are very different, each canopy adventure has its very own highlight, among them

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View from the room at Riu Palace Macao All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

Riu Palace Macao – a comprehensive review of this adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

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Riu Palace Macao is an adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana with two particular highlights: many affordable ocean view rooms and a spectacular à-la-carte beachfront lunch. Furthermore, this Punta Cana resort is particularly interesting as it has access to the entire Riu property in Punta Cana, which includes one of the biggest water parks in

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Riu Palace Macao All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

Uber in Punta Cana – what’s new in 2022 and what to take care of when using Uber Select

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Uber Punta Cana is only existing since 2020 and has undergone some important changes and improvements since then. While the beginning was dominated by very few drivers being available and an upset taxi association, those disputes have been settled and Uber can finally operate without any problems in the entire Punta Cana area. However, there

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Riu Republica, a adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana with a lot of party options

Riu República – a comprehensive review of this adults-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

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Most all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana lack a certain special atmosphere but Hotel Riu República is definitely unique. It is a very social resort with lots of activities going on, where most of the people are looking to socialize and haveUbe fun. Even though Riu República Punta Cana can be easily named a party resort

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