dominican republic

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, borders across the world have been closed, flights grounded and travel plans cancelled. As people have been put on lockdown, streets are empty of visitors and locals. The beating heart of Punta Cana has seemingly stopped. Despite the heavy impact felt by humans, there is a positive impact on the…

Here in Punta Cana, we’re blessed to have A LOT of hot, sunny days! It’s one of the reasons that visitors flock here, especially during the winter months. To escape the cold and clouds of home. When it comes rain is usually brief, with the sun appearing shortly after to dry your skin. However, being…

Although Christmas and New Year has passed and the festivities are over, here in the Dominican Republic we are excited for January as we await some eagerly anticipated visitors- Humpback Whales! Every year, between January and March, the island is blessed to host three to five thousand whales as they migrate to the Samana bay…

With all of the seismic activity in the south of Puerto Rico since late December, a lot of people have been asking about the possibility of an earthquake in Punta Cana. In reality, in most parts of the world, earthquakes happen every single day and you don’t even feel it! There are a lot of…

Dream away with us as we take you to Bahia de las Aguilas, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic. We, at BOP Travel Service are all about unique local experiences and that is why we are giving you the chance to experience this piece of eco-paradise with us. Jaragua National…

Did you know that the Dominican Republic has the most northern rainforests in the world? They belong to the most diverse ecosystems in the Caribbean, which makes it a unique spot to visit. Discover Los Haitises National Park in the Northwest of the Dominican Republic with BOP Travel Service! What is a rainforest? Rainforests are…

When going on an experience with BOP Travel Service it will have you wondering why you did not visit the Dominican Republic earlier or went on a trip with us. We provide unique local travel experiences. Get the local view Our unique local travel experiences will have you experiencing Punta Cana in a way…

A woman was beaten at a resort. Three tourists that mysteriously died of a heart attack in the same hotel. People using the minibar in resorts and collapsing. Big Papi -David Ortiz- shot in Santo Domingo! Just a few headlines that have been dominating the news in regard to the Dominican Republic. The times where…

You are probably having an exhilarating weekend! We are going to keep you in the dreamy weekend vibe a little longer with this beautiful BOP places, so you can start planning a trip to Cayo Levantado next week. We mentioned it before. We love, love, love beaches and the Samana province. Put these two together…

One of the reasons for the widely spread cultural similarity in the Caribbean is the Taino heritage and culture most islands countries share. As the original, indigenous inhabitants, the Taino people left a presence that is still felt and even sometimes revived. But who were they, and how did they leave their mark in the…