interview

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition Shereen Miranda on calling Punta Cana her true home, connecting celebrities to Dominican culture and on breaking herself free from a bad moment in her life. “I am having some friends over…

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. We spoke to Tomas Chaverra, a Colombian native working as a videographer and photographer. Chatting to him and his partner Daniela, we got to know their lively minds, and life in Punta Cana. When Tomas Chaverra…

Who do you call when you see a stray dog limping on the side of the road in Punta Cana. Or when a dog is lying on the street after being hit by car? There is an organization that helps in cases like this. Rescatame (rescue me) is a foundation, set up by 3 ladies…

In this edition of BOP faces, we take you back into time. Juan Bautista was born in Bavaro, Punta Cana and saw it develop from a young age. No schools, no roads, no hotels, no buildings, just jungle. “Sometimes I did not see money for years. Not one single peso. Nothing. Or I would not see a single person for years other than my family.” Juan Bautista (55), proudly stands in the little shop where he works in Bibijagua. He is surrounded by bottles of Mamajuana, organic Cocoa butter, and cigars. It is the place he has been working for 18 years. Here everyone calls him Cigolo and he is also known as the Mamajuana man since he makes this local drink himself. His friend Gringo, an American that has been living in the Dominican Republic selling tours, is there…

In BOP Faces, we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition, we talk to General Manager Amil Maleck about how he keeps his positive attitude when leading a team of 450 people, life in Punta Cana and being a Dominican who does not know…