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Punta Cana, the Colonial Zone and the Caribbean countryside: palm beaches, merengue and sunset sessions.

White-sand beach with coconut palms and turquoise sea in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic — Punta Cana, the Colonial Zone and the Caribbean countryside

The real Caribbean: palm-lined beaches and turquoise water in Bávaro, the streets of the first city in the Americas in Santo Domingo, country ranchos with merengue and flags, and Dominican food built on plantain and morir soñando. Every photo comes from a real trip.

Bávaro beach and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bávaro beach and Punta Cana

La Altagracia · east coast

Over 40 km of white sand sheltered by a coral reef, which is why the water stays turquoise and calm. The coconut palms give shade in the morning and long shadows at sunset — the best hour for beach portraits.

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Santo Domingo Colonial Zone, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Colonial Zone

National District · World Heritage Site

The first European city in the Americas, founded in 1498 and a World Heritage Site since 1990. Pedestrian Calle El Conde, lit by street lamps, is the trip's best night-time backdrop.

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Country ranchos of the Dominican countryside, Dominican Republic

Country ranchos of the Dominican countryside

Inland La Altagracia

Roadside stops with palm-thatch roofs, a flag out front and long tables: coffee, cacao and mamajuana. This is where the most honest portraits happen, far from the resorts.

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Merengue, güira and tambora, Dominican Republic

Merengue, güira and tambora

Living culture · UNESCO Intangible Heritage

Merengue has been UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2016 and is played with tambora, güira and accordion. Roadside workshops show the instruments hand-painted in the colours of the flag.

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Dominican flavour, Dominican Republic

Dominican flavour

Mofongo, tostones and morir soñando

Plantain rules here: mofongo, mangú and tostones come with almost everything. Finish with a morir soñando — orange juice with milk and ice, invented for Caribbean heat.

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Sunset group session, Dominican Republic

Sunset group session

East coast · golden hour

Trips with friends, birthdays and celebrations: the last hour of light on white sand is the moment people most ask to have photographed. Light clothing and bare feet work better than any pose.

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Dominican Republic — Punta Cana + Santo Domingo

A confirmar 6 días · 5 noches Moderate Quote on request

  1. Día 1

    Arrival and easy Punta Cana
    • Flight with a layover in Panama, arrival in Santo Domingo
    • Bus transfer to Punta Cana (~$10, or private shuttle to be arranged)
    • Free afternoon to walk the area, get oriented, first dinner
    • Overnight in Punta Cana

  2. Día 2

    Saona Island
    • Full-day tour to Saona Island (lunch included)
    • Private boat with open bar on the way back
    • Return to Punta Cana in the afternoon
    • Overnight in Punta Cana

  3. Día 3

    Buggy tour: cave and Macao Beach
    • Full buggy day
    • Visit to a Taíno cave (exact name to be confirmed)
    • Visit to Macao Beach
    • Lunch: to be confirmed whether included
    • Overnight in Punta Cana

  4. Día 4

    Free beach day
    • Free beach day (Cap Cana or another nearby option)
    • Time for souvenirs
    • Nightlife option: Coco Bongo (no entry fee unless you want to access the club)
    • Overnight in Punta Cana

  5. Día 5

    Transfer to Santo Domingo + Colonial Zone
    • Bus transfer to Santo Domingo (a long travel day)
    • Walking tour of the Colonial Zone's main sights
    • Dinner focused on Dominican culture
    • Overnight in Santo Domingo

  6. Día 6

    Return
    • Transfer to Santo Domingo airport
    • Flight back to Panama
    • Long layover to explore Panama City (optional)
Includes
  • Saona Island tour (lunch included, private boat with open bar on the way back)
  • Buggy tour with visit to a Taíno cave and Macao Beach
  • Walking tour of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone
  • Transfers between Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
Not included
  • International flights
  • Lodging in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
  • Meals beyond those indicated
  • Coco Bongo entry (optional)
  • Travel insurance
Reservations needed
  • Lodging in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
  • Saona Island tour
  • Buggy tour (cave + Macao Beach)
  • Punta Cana ↔ Santo Domingo transfer
Recommendations
  • Bring cash in Dominican pesos for souvenirs and tips
  • Light clothing, swimsuit and sunscreen for the beach days
  • Comfortable shoes for walking the Colonial Zone
Important notes
  • Saona Island is a very popular experience; for those seeking something less touristy it can feel overrated, so it can be left as optional/classic.
  • The exact name of the Taíno cave on the buggy tour is to be confirmed.
  • Whether lunch on the buggy tour is included is to be confirmed.
  • Bus transfer from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana (~$10) or private shuttle to be arranged.
  • Long layover in Panama to explore the city (optional) — to be confirmed.

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