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Huts on beach, Bavaro Beach, Dominican Republic

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Overview

It wouldn’t be out of line to equate the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic as a sort of sea and sun Disneyland – after all, it is here where the all-inclusive resorts snatch up broad swaths of cinematic beaches faster than the real estate agents can get the sun-soaked sands on the market. The beaches along the coastline from Punta Cana to Uvero Alto rival those anywhere else in the Caribbean, both in terms of their soft, white texture and their warm aquamarine waters. Despite a lack of restraint on development in the area, the resorts and beaches here still manage to offer an idyllic Caribbean seascape for a seemingly endless crowd of sunseekers.

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  • Ojos Indígenas Ecological Park & Reserve

    Ojos Indígenas Ecological Park & Reserve

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    Though development may eventually cover every inch of the Dominican coastline, for now there are still large areas of pristine coastal plains and mangrove…

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Best Things to Do

Days on the beach at Punta Cana are a key part of a trip to the Dominican Republic, but there's lots more to see. Here are the top things to do.

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