Things to do in Santiago de Los Caballeros
Known as La Ciudad Corazón (The Heart City), Santiago de Los Caballeros is the second biggest city in the Dominican Republic, located in the heart of the north, in between mountains and beautiful beaches. Originally the capital of the country, this city is a must-visit. Only a 4 hour drive from Punta Cana! Things to…
May 20, 2018
The impressive Cascada de Las Golondrinas waterfall and surroundings
Continuing our enthusiasm for waterfalls, it’s time to highlight another beauty! We’ve written about the Cascada Lulu, El Limon and Miches.This time we want to take you to the spectacular Cascada de Las Golondrinas in the Hermanas Mirabal province. Visiting this place gives you a rejuvenating experience and a pleasant break from the beach or…
May 13, 2018
A snapshot of Santo Domingo
What better place to visit in the Dominican Republic than its beautiful and vibrant capital, Santo Domingo? Also called ‘La Capital’, this city is not huge, but a cultural hub nonetheless. Only a 2.5-hour drive from Punta Cana, we thought it was time for you to discover Santo Domingo. We will be giving you a…
May 6, 2018
Jose Armando Bermudez National Park, a gem of ecotourism in the DR
[As you know by now BOP places is your reading material on Sunday where you can dream away about beautiful locations on our island. There are so many things to do in the Dominican Republic. In this edition, we are giving you a sneak peek of the province Santiago. It is all about The Jose…
April 8, 2018
Discover Juan Dolio
In this edition of BOP places, we will have you discovering Juan Dolio. A beach town where you can enjoy good food, nightlife and visit exciting places close by. Juan Dolio Juan Dolio is a beach town that belongs to the province of San Pedro de Macoris. Before Columbus, Juan Dolio used to be a…
April 2, 2018
Waterfall experience Cascada Lulu
You’ve probably noticed that here at BOP, we’re besotted with waterfalls. These beauties make you feel fresh and humble all at once, escaping from the Dominican heat for a while. At the same time, they make you feel like you’re in a music video. That versatile! We’ve talked about El Limon and the tallest waterfall…
March 18, 2018
Mount Isabel de Torres in Puerto Plata: cable cars and stunning forest
We’re big fans of panoramic sights – it’s almost a cliché, but no one seems to name it. People love oceans, forests, islands, but what truly stuns you is the view of it all. That’s why we think everyone should go to Mount Isabel de Torres, in Puerto Plata. Mount Isabel de Torres in Puerto…
March 4, 2018
Playa Esmeralda, a gem in Miches!
Beaches, beaches, beaches. On Best of Punta Cana, we introduced you to a few of them. Secret beaches, a beach on a paradise island, Pedernales and more. We just can’t get enough of them. Especially when the place surprises us with its beauty, remoteness, and of course the white sand. In our article on the…
February 25, 2018
Punta Rucia: fishes and paradise island
We love beaches. Discovering secret ones and ones that are on other sides of the island, makes us appreciate nature in its purest form. In this edition of BOP places, we take you on a trip to the North coast of the island. Get to know Punta Rucia and Paradise Island, Cayo Arena. Punta Rucia…
February 19, 2018
Swing away in Miches and discover the tallest waterfall in the Caribbean!
Have you ever sat on a swing with an incredible view of green mountains, feeling like you are literally on top of the world? The warm breeze brushing along your face and the sensation of being so high up? This is what you can experience in Miches. In this edition of BOP places, we will…
February 12, 2018