punta cana

It’s the weekend! And that means there’s sooo many fun things to do in Punta Cana. As it’s a week after the bustling crowds of carnival, we decided to go a bit slower this weekend. We’re going underwater, exploring the “Caribbean Alps” and listening to pure magical music. Enjoy! Swim with rays & sharks Weather…

Punta Cana has so much variety. Couples, solo travelers, groups of friends and families – they all seek the lovely sights of our town. A recent trend happening in the travel industry is the uprising of boutique hotels, or smaller hotels. With many luxury resorts with over 600 rooms in Punta Cana, we can understand…

There’s one thing everyone always needs more of in their lives: colour. With this said, we think it’s time to show you the cute and vibrant community of Puntacana Village, and all the shops, restaurants and good vibes it has to offer.   Things to do in Puntacana Village Puntacana Village is a bustling lil community, a bit further from the heat of the city. It’s mainly focused on the tourist sector, but that’s ok: it means that the cute neighbourhood is full of fab facilities and services. Everything you need. Start the day fresh with a relaxing yoga session at our friend Yira’s Ananda Yoga community. Rather eat before you fold your body into cranes and dogs? Have a good bagel, a breakfast taco or a full Dominican breakfast plate, at Brot Bagel Shop. Another place where you can have…

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition, artist Tiano Solana talks about his art, muse, and living in a place like Punta Cana, that often feels too artificial for him. Classical music plays in the background in the upstairs room…

It’s the weekend! Thank the heavens. Even if you’re in Punta Cana on a holiday, the weekend brings a different kind of joy. This weekend, you’ll be creating art, dancing the night away at the carnival, or hanging from a (zen) cloth during AeroYoga.. Art weekend at Macao Beach Hostel Macao Beach Hostel is hosting…

It is Friday which means we give you things to do this weekend. This time you will try to escape, take wine to another level and do some rocking in Punta Cana. Acoustic beach nights Playa Blanca is one of those beaches in Punta Cana that has a calm vibe. On this beach, Playa Blanca…

On the 3rd of March 2018, everything will be about Punta Cana Carnaval. From 3:00 pm the Boulevard 1st of November in Punta Cana Village renowned carnival groups from Aruba, Sint Martin, Curacao and the Dominican Republic will take over the street. You have the chance to win 2 tickets to see the carnival parade…

“La vida es un Carnaval!” Late Cuban songstress Celia Cruz sang in her song. And carnival it is. On the 3rd of March in Punta Cana. On this day some of the best groups of the Caribbean will be dancing in a parade. Be prepared to dance all day! Carnival in March Carnival in March?…

It is the most important meal of the day as they say. Breakfast. So why not spend it at places in Punta Cana, where you can be out in the sun enjoying your first hours of the day? In this edition of BOP, we show you our 5 best breakfast places in Punta Cana. Coconut…

Sometimes you overhear the funniest and craziest things on the calle. While you are walking or sitting somewhere, people around you discuss all kinds of topics. In word on the street of BOP goes local,  we collect the funniest things we heard on the streets of Punta Cana. Of course, we write down everything anonymously. So, don´t be worried when you think a BOP editor is in the area.  You can also participate in Word on the street. Tweet, email and share the things you overheard and we will feature them on BOP. Man to woman on the bus carrying a life-size doll from frozen. “I am so happy my daughter is not here with me today. She would go crazy if she would see that Elza doll. It is beautiful like you. Can I have your WhatsApp?” “Are you all…