What area of Punta Cana has the best beaches?

Playa Bavaro is among the most popular beaches in Punta Cana, offering nearby shops, resorts, boat trips, snorkeling excursions, and tons of beachfront adventure.



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Probably Bávaro is the most famous area in Punta Cana. It is located in La Altagracia province, which is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. Also, it is just about 15 minutes from the airport. Bavaro is best known for its luxurious resorts, villas, and the most stunning white-sand beaches.

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If you enjoy swimming in the ocean, Bavaro Beach is your best choice for a beach vacation in Punta Cana as it has calm waters and Blue Flag status. However, because Bavaro Beach is such a long beach the amount of seaweed and swimming conditions varies considerably.

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Punta Cana/Bávaro Beaches -- One of the world's greatest beach strips is centered at Punta Cana and Bávaro on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. This stretch of beachfront goes on for about 30km (20 miles) and is renowned for its all-inclusive resorts, the largest concentration in the Caribbean.

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The Bahía de las Águilas, or Eagle Bay, is within the Jaragua National Park in the province of Pedernales. It's one of the most spectacular settings in the Dominican Republic. This is beauty in its purest state: 5 miles of white sand dotted with giant boulders and cliffs with the clearest water you can imagine.

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The 12 best beaches in the Dominican Republic
  • Playa Grande. A long, broad, tawny beach with aquamarine water on one side and a thick fringe of palm trees on the other. ...
  • Playa Los Mino. ...
  • Bavaro Beaches / Punta Cana. ...
  • Playa Rincón. ...
  • Playita. ...
  • Playa Los Patos. ...
  • Playa Cosón. ...
  • Caya Levantado.


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While Sargassum may impact some beaches more than others, Punta Cana boasts areas with minimal or no seaweed. Bayahibe, Macao Beach, and Uvero Alto are among the clean, Sargassum-free beaches you can enjoy.

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If you're wondering which beach is better — Juanillo Beach or Bavaro Beach — the answer is, it depends. Juanillo Beach is much more secluded, quieter and exclusive than Bavaro. There are fewer resorts on Juanillo Beach which means it's less crowded and more upscale.

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Many areas in Punta Cana and Bavaro, being on the Atlantic side, have rough waters due to the direction of the current.

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Bavaro Beach is considered the nicest beach area in Punta Cana. It is a long stretch of white sand beach with crystal clear water and gentle waves. The beach is lined with palm trees and has many restaurants and bars.

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Safety in Punta Cana vs Cancun Punta Cana and Cancun are both completely safe for tourists and have tourist security divisions within their police forces. Theft of valuables is the most common type of crime in Punta Cana. Be aware of your belongings, as you would in any tourist city.

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The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Dominican Republic
  1. Punta Cana. Ah, Punta Cana. ...
  2. Santo Domingo. The capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the Dominican Republic. ...
  3. Samaná Peninsula. ...
  4. Jarabacoa. ...
  5. La Romana. ...
  6. Barahona. ...
  7. Puerto Plata. ...
  8. Constanza.


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The beaches of Puerto Plata and other locations in the north of the island rarely get seaweed. You can also find transportation to your Puerto Plata resort following this link.

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The main reason why there is sargassum in Punta Cana is that this area faces the Atlantic Ocean, which is the place where this type of algae proliferates.

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If you're looking for outdoor adventure, parasailing, glass-bottom boat tours and other activities are also available on this action-packed beach. If you enjoy swimming in the ocean, Bavaro Beach is your best choice for a beach vacation in Punta Cana as it has calm waters and Blue Flag status.

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