Why Canadians Choose the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana, on the eastern edge of the Dominican Republic, became one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean for good reasons, it has incredible beaches. Turquoise waters, white sand and tall palm trees are hallmarks along the shoreline.
For Canadians, the Dominican Republic is the fourth most popular international tourist destination. To accommodate those tourists, Punta Cana has an very desirable selection of all inclusive resorts. More than 35,000 hotel rooms can be found here, including many along the beautiful beaches of Bavaro. Tourists will find an abundance of restaurants, spas, nightlife and activities in the Punta Cana area.
Express Transportation: Punta Cana – Santo Domingo
From Punta Cana Bavaro to Santo Domingo
From Bavaro, one can take the Expreso Bavaro Bus directly to Santo Domingo. Travelers can board and/or purchase a ticket for Expreso Bavaro from the Bavaro Bus Station just a block south of the Friusa Intersection on the Avenida Estados Unidos 809-552-1678. You may also board at the Veron stop along the Carretera Luperon-Punta Cana 809-455-1473. Departure times from the Bavaro Bus Station are: 7am, 10 am, 2pm, and 4pm. Tickets cost RD$375 for both adults and children. Note that the Expreso Bavaro Buses leave from the bus station in Friusa and pass by the Veron stop on the way to Santo Domingo, so pick-up times are approximately a half an hour after the original departure time.
The buses are large and well maintained with air conditioning that can be self controlled from your seat. The driver will also put on one to two movies during the trip. Unfortunately, there is no bathroom on the bus so be prepared. Your next and only opportunity to purchase refreshments and/or use the restroom is about two hours into the trip at a highway rest stop called La Lechonera. Read more…
Punta Cana Getaways: Punta Rucia
Located on the Dominican Republic’s Northwest Coast, about an hour west of Montecristi, is the awe-inspiring Punta Rucia. See driving directions and map below.
Depending on the way you look at it, Punta Rucia’s lack of development can be a positive or a negative. Positive, because this small beach town remains one of the great escapes of the island; negative because basic services are non-existent. When arriving in Punta Rucia, come prepared: there are no gas stations, no ATM’s or banks, no cell phone service, no paved roads and accommodation mainly ranges from very basic to basic. Read more…
