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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Top places to visit in Punta Cana

6 places worth your time in Punta Cana, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Bávaro Beach

Bávaro Beach
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Palm-backed white sand along the east coast, and the reason the resorts are here.

2. Saona Island

Saona Island
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A protected island reached by catamaran, with sandbars and starfish shallows.

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3. Hoyo Azul

Hoyo Azul
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A cenote-like blue lagoon at the base of a cliff, within the Scape Park complex.

4. Altos de Chavón

Altos de Chavón
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A recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village above the Chavón river, with a Roman-style amphitheatre.

5. Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park

Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
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Twelve freshwater lagoons in a private reserve, several open for swimming.

6. Isla Catalina

Isla Catalina
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A reef island for diving and snorkelling off the south-east coast.

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