Bavaro Sun Beach
Here is a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-story, 3rd floor condo that offers a private pool and beautiful views of the surrounding area. It is within easy walking distance of the white sandy beaches and turquoise water of the renowned Bavaro Beach, one of the finest in the country. Fully furnished with fans and an ocean breeze, A/C is not necessary, but it is available.
No need for a car
The beach is only a short 3 minute walk from the condo and you’ll be swimming in the waters of Caribbean in Bavaro Beach. Considered the center of the Dominican Republic’s East Coast, Cortecito offers all the services you’ll desire within walking distance: supermarkets, money exchange, shops, restaurants, bars, pharmacies and clubs. Read more…
Punta Cana Getaways: Larimar Mines of Bahoruco
Many visitors who come to Punta Cana Bavaro look for a keepsake to forever remember their vacation. But what to choose with so many knickknacks, paintings, cigars, magnets, t-shirts; the list goes on and on. What if we told you that the ocean could come home with you? That those penetrating bluish-turquoise waters of our shores could be captured in an object that fits in the palm of your hands.
This keepsake is called Larimar – a rare semiprecious blue pectolite only found in the Dominican Republic. Chances are your resort jewelry store will have plenty of Larimar pieces for purchase, but if you’re up for an adventure, why not go to the source? To the Larimar mines in Bahoruco.
Bahoruco, in the Dominican Republic’s Southwest, is the only place in the world where Larimar is found. Read more…
Ocean Blue Beach & Golf Resort
Located on a stretch of white sand beach in Punta Cana and set in landscaped gardens, the all-inclusive Ocean Blue Beach & Golf Resort draws families, singles and couples. The modern open-air lobby has marble floors, rattan furniture, and neutral palate. Junior, deluxe or honeymoon suites have a tropical décor; all feature a balcony or patio and large bathrooms with polished marble twin sinks, showers, tubs and Jacuzzis.
Ocean Blue Beach & Golf Resort offers nine dining venues. La Tortuga serves a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Arenal Beach Restaurant is open for lunch and snacks. La Casa de mi Abuela serves authentic Dominican cuisine; Margarita offers Mexican food; I Mascherati Di Venezia specializes in Italian cuisine and Route 66 serves American fare. At El Bodegón Chef’s Table & Wine Cellar the emphasis is on food and wine pairings. La Brasa offers a Caribbean menu and Bucareno offers fresh seafood.
The Ocean Tower Casino, and the full-service Ocean Spa are onsite. Other activities include yoga and aerobics classes as well as wall climbing, horseback riding, archery, snorkeling and windsurfing. Ocean Blue is the only resort in the area with an on-site bowling alley. Guests have access to the 18-hole White Sands Golf Course nearby.
Catalonia Bavaro Beach
Punta Cana’s beachside all-inclusive Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf & Casino Resort draws an international guest mix of couples, honeymooners, and families. Set in expansive gardens, the Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf & Casino Resort’s open reception area has marble columns, and casual rattan furniture.
The rooms have a contemporary decor, with fabrics in red, orange, and brown. Adjoining balconies or terraces have hammocks and rocking chairs; bathrooms feature large round bathtubs with separate shower. The Presidential suite has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a meeting area and private Jacuzzi.
Restaurant choices at the Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf & Casino Resort range from romantic to casual, exotic to beach-cool: La Parisienne for romantic French ambiance, Mikado for Asian Teppanyaki, Mariachi for lively South-of-the-Border feel, and the Rodeo Steak House for meat and potatoes. The casual Buffet Gran Caribe is popular for breakfast and lunch, the Beach restaurant has barbecue, and desserts are on the menu at the Breton Ice-Cream & Crepe Parlor.
Golfers can play on the Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf & Casino Resort’s own course.
Other activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and horseback riding, shipwreck excursions and other sports. There are plenty of bars and lounges for tropical cocktails, a full-service spa, the Mangu Disco bar, and an onsite casino for nightlife.
