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Almost completely visible from the port, Puerto Plata is a charming coastal town surrounded by the Isabel de Torres hills on the South and Southwest, and the Atlantic Ocean on the north. While it’s the ninth city in the DR, it’s the oldest and biggest city in the north and a big contributor to the…

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Oscar, who has been living in Punta Cana for 22 years. With his radio show Hola Punta Cana he promotes the town. By organizing events like Punta Cana beer fest, pork fest and…

It is almost weekend! And it would not be Friday, if you did not receive an exciting BOP’s weekly from us, with the coolest things to do in Punta Cana. What is going on this weekend? A vintage bazaar, beer fest, an opening at the beach, and much more! Go back into time at Hard…

Whenever you Google ‘fun activities in Punta Cana’, you’ll surely stumble upon many sites advertising jeep safaris. These are a great way to discover the island! Let us tell you all about the best jeep safari Punta Cana has to offer. Jeep safari in Punta Cana Sure, you know what a jeep is and what…

Once upon a time…two men decided to create an artisan village in the middle of the Dominican countryside. Strange? Not really, if you consider one of these men, American industrialist Charles Bluhdorn, is credited as the father of the Dominican tourism industry. Together with Italian architect and cinematographer Roberto Copa, he built this re-creation of…

Yes, it is Friday. Time for another BOP’s weekly in which we list some of the most exciting things to do in Punta Cana this weekend. How about cooking some Spanish cuisine, getting arty farty at a Bazaar, games on the beach and a Cuban reggaeton concert? You can do this and more in Punta…

Monday the 18th of June is International Picnic Day. ‘Is that necessary?’ We can hear you say. Well, yes – it’s the perfect opportunity to show that life IS indeed a picnic. Luckily, in Punta Cana the weather’s almost always good. No reason not to picnic! What to bring to International Picnic Day Picnics bring…

Time to explore the South West of the Dominican Republic! While it’s on the opposite side of Punta Cana, there’s no reason not to visit this stunning piece of the country if you’re here for a while. Very different from the obvious beauty of turquoise waters and pearly beaches is the mysterious Lake Enriquillo (Lago…

What will you be doing on this hot weekend in Punta Cana? No plans? You know that we at BOP always have the most fun things to do in Punta Cana lined up for you! Enjoy the World Cup, step into a church and party Dominican style! A church affair A church a lounge and…

Food culture is important in Dominican culture, and we loving sharing dinner or lunch with the nightlife surroundings of outdoor Punta Cana. That’s why we are more than happy to share a bunch of food trucks in Punta Cana with you! That’s right – this is part two. As food trucks keep popping up on…