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Which side of Punta Cana is better?

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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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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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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In general, sands are the softest and whitest around the Playa Bavaro area. As you make your way down south toward Juanillo and Cap Cana, the beach has some more rocks, seaweeds, and less pristine. Beaches in the North such as Macao and Uvero Alto are golden sand but are largely undeveloped and very secluded.

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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 Cost Of Living Is Lower In The Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a developing country with a low income per capita (that is part of the reason why the Dominican Republic is so cheap). Therefore, visitors can expect most services in the country to be comparatively cheap with the United States.

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Casa de Campo Resort and Villas.

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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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Punta Cana: The most famous place in the country, Punta Cana is filled with resorts for all budgets. It's very much the tourist hub of the Dominican Republic, and absolutely the safest place to visit. Though if you're looking for local life, keep in mind that Punta Cana is heavily commercialized.

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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 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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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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Beaches in Punta Cana offer true tropical paradises with sand and surf that extends forever, tropical environs, clean seashores, palm trees, and all the relaxation you need. Here, you can relax on powder-soft white sands, swim and surf in crystal clear turquoise water, and escape from the stress of your daily life.

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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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