Beyond Punta Cana

The Dominican Republic is not only about Punta Cana – there is so much more to explore in the country. Take a car or a driver for a road-trip and explore the beauty of this fascinating Caribbean country. You won’t regret it!

Whalewatching in Samaná, one of the top highlights in the Dominican Republic

The best whale watching excursions 2025 in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic

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The whale watching season 2025 in the Dominican Republic is approaching, hence it is time to plan this unique excursion for your vacation. To find the best whale watching tour from Punta Cana, Samaná, Santo Domingo, Bayahibe, Puerto Plata, Boca Chica or elsewhere in the Dominican Republic, I have compiled this guide with all the […]

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The beach resort of Club Med with palm trees, kayaks, and a beach club

Miches Travel Guide – the best beaches, excursions, tours and resorts in Miches

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Miches is a trendy new destination north of Punta Cana which offers a lot of new potentials – but is much more difficult to reach for travelers. However, this comes with the added value that most places here are still virgin, incl. one of the most pristine beaches in the Dominican Republic just around the

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The beach of Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus in Bayahibe

The 10 best Bayahibe resorts – the low-key all-inclusive alternative to Punta Cana

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Bayahibe can be considered the little sister of Punta Cana, but it is neither less attractive, nor are its all-inclusive resorts. Quite the contrary, Bayahibe is a very interesting tourist destination, particularly for those who are looking for crystal-clear water, seaweed-free beaches and fewer tourists than in Punta Cana. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive

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The waterfall Salto Alto de Bayaguana south of Los Haitises National Park

All waterfalls reachable from Punta Cana in under 3 hours (incl. map)

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The Dominican Republic has an abundance of waterfalls of all kinds. Crystal-clear water, turquoise rivers, giant drops, dozens of cascades in a row and falls submerging in caves are just a few of the characteristics you can find in the country when talking about waterfalls. But are there waterfalls in Punta Cana as well?  Most

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Barahona, the most important city in the Southwest of the Dominican Republic

How to get from Santo Domingo and Punta Cana to Barahona – everything you need to know

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 Getting from Punta Cana to Barahona is not what most people do when coming to the Dominican Republic, but it might be necessary if you want to travel to the Southwest of the country. It is pretty far, but there are some good options if you know where to search. Besides investigating what is the

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The waterfall of Salto El Limon, one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the Dominican Republic

Salto El Limón waterfall from Punta Cana and for Samaná travelers – insider tips, excursions, hiking trails, etc.

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El Limón Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Dominican Republic and therefore also one of the most popular ones. Furthermore, it is reachable from Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and the Samaná peninsula itself, which is why it receives many visitors. Therefore, it’s important to know the best excursions and insider tips

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The beautiful Los Haitises national park, the most popular national park in the Dominican Republic

Los Haitises National Park – a wonderful excursion or road-trip from Punta Cana (incl. Map)

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Los Haitises National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the Dominican Republic and thanks so its sheer size also one of the most diversified. With its dozens of islands, rolling hills, ancient caves and endless bays it offers a habitat for countless species, making it the most important area for flora

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The welcome sign of Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic

Bayahibe Travel Guide – the best beaches, excursions, tours and resorts in Bayahibe

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Bayahibe is the (very) small counterpart of Punta Cana: a few all-inclusive resorts, turquoise waters and a small fishing village. When visiting Bayahibe, one could imagine how Punta Cana was 30 years ago – peace, relaxation and tranquility. But why should you consider Bayahibe vs. Punta Cana?   There are a couple of interesting things to

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Santo Domingo at night

Airport transfers Santo Domingo – how to get to the City and to Punta Cana

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While Punta Cana is the biggest airport in the Dominican Republic, it sometimes might be considerably cheaper to fly into the capital airport, Santo Domingo. When you are visiting the city, it is the best option anyway, but also if you are going for a holiday to Punta Cana or Bayahibe and need a transfer,

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The historic streets of the Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo

13 reasons why you should visit the Zona Colonial of Santo Domingo

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Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and just a bit more than two and a half hours away from Punta Cana. While the city itself is a chaotic, loud and gigantic Latin American metropolis with very few attractions, it features a special district that is the complete opposite: the “Zona Colonial”. The

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