Bávaro/Punta Cana
Discovered in the 1970s by ambitious entrepreneurs, Punta Cana is part of the recently created Punta Cana-Bávaro-Veron-Macao municipal district of La Altagracia. Known for its exquisite beaches and all-inclusive resorts, thousands of tourists travel to the east of the Dominican Republic to experience the leisure of the Caribbean, placing Punta Cana on the list of one of the top places to see before you die.
Places to Sleep
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Bávaro Hostel: A recently opened hostel in Bavaro, located on the third floor. It is so clean and extremely homey. Dorm beds at $12/night, breakfast included​
Area of Los Corales, Cortecito​
Email: info@bavarohostel.com
Tel: 809-931-6767
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Guesthouse Las Piedras: A three-room guesthouse located in downtown Bávaro/Punta Cana and ten minutes away from the beach. Las Piedras is a comfortable, clean and homey accommodation surrounded by gorgeous nature. $35-$60/night, breakfast and FREE Wi-FI
Avenida Estados Unidos Calle Guarionex 3, Punta Cana
Email: guesthouselaspiedras@gmail.com
Tel: 809-889-2873 or 829-934-0499
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Liriocala ApartaHotel Punta Cana: Located in downtown Bavaro, offeing a fully-equipped kitchen, cable TV, phone and bathroom bedrooms. Guest can enjoy the swimming pool and game room. $70/night for two people
Avenida Guayacanes, Punta Cana
Email: liriocala@claro.net.do
Tel: ‎809-552-0111

Things to do
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Dive in Macao Cave: Apparently cave diving is popular in the Dominican Republic! It is the ultimate experience to swim through rocks underwater that have been formed over thousand of years.
Here are places to book excursions:
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​Visit Playa de Macao: An untouched, public beach in the Punta Cana area where people surf.​ It is off the beaten path but the powerful waves, secluded and calm scenery and bent palm trees make the trip getting there worth while.
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​Visit the southeastern beaches: The beaches in Punta Cana and Bávaro are some of the most attractive waters in the country:
- Playa Punta Cana: bent palm trees and white sand
- Playa Bávaro: White sand covered with tall coconut trees surrounded by extravagant resorts
- Cabo Engaño: Located between Punta Cana and Bávaro, this beach offers strong winds for windsurf lovers

Nightlife
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​Mangu Nightclub: Very popular nightclub that play different types of music​. Hotel Occidental Flamenco
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Danny's Sports Bar: Great to watch games, karoke, hear live music and eat good food​. Plaza El Dorado, Los Corales, Bávaro​
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​El Photobar Nightclub: A​wesome for live music on the weekends​. Cortecito, Bavaro
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El ​Rincón Magico: Great food and live music on Saturdays, Closed Mondays. Residencial Alisios, Playa, Punta Cana​
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​Soles Chill Out Bar: Beach bar/restaurant with great food, DJ's and events, Closed Tuesdays​, Residencial Los Corales, Bavaro
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​Shop and Drink: Usually crowded; a liquor store where m​ainly locals go to dance and hang out. Plaza Mayoral, Ave. España, Bavaro
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Kawama Bar: A more recent bar - surf style that have various activities; always play good music and have an awesome staff. Closed Mondays. Av. Estado Unidos, Arriba del Rest. Chilango, Bávaro​