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Paradise in Punta Cana: Must-Do’s for the Perfect Trip

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I have been to Punta Cana twice now, and I loved every moment of both visits. Once on a girls trip, and once for my honeymoon. I love planning trips and I did so much research into the most fun and relaxing time in Punta Cana for both trips. Our hone...
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Where We Stayed

 
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We celebrated our honeymoon here and loved every second of it. They had the best shows and we planned several excursions through the resort.
Excellence El Carmen
 
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We stayed here for our girls trip and it was incredible. They have an adults only section and we upgraded to the VIP level and it did not diasppoint. The private beach here is also beautiful.
Barcelo Bavaro Palace All Inclusive Resort - Tripadvisor
 
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I've heard nothing but good things about this resort. Although, we usually prefer adults only, this is great because it is more for the family.
Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Cap Cana
 
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Another nice and family friendly resort option.
Royalton Bavaro, An Autograph …
 
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This is a brand new resort in Punta Cana that is adults only. Whenever we go again, we'll likely check them out.
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Things to Do

 
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This was so fun! We booked this adventure through our resort at Excellence. It was so fun! We did this lift that had incredible views, got muddy with ATVS, horseback riding, and cacao and mama juana tastings. They also offer zip lining, which we coul...
La Hacienda Park 7 Tours Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, ATV, Ride Horses, & More!
 
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This was both of our first times ever doing anything with dolphins. I begged my husband for us to go and it was so fun! Dolphins are so smart and this was probably my favorite excursion we did! We booked this also through Excellence so transportation...
Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana
 
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We did this excursion on our girls trip. This was a long, but fun adventure. We rode horses to the stunning waterfalls, and had a stop at a beautiful beach with the bluest water.
El Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included
 
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The next time we go to Punta Cana, we want to definitely do this excursion to this beautiful beach.
Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar
 
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We will also be doing this next time we visit, since it incorporates both a cenote and a visit to the stunning Macao beach!!
Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach
 
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One of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana. The water almost looks unreal.
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Hoyo Azul is a stunning turquoise cenote tucked at the base of a limestone cliff in Punta Cana. Its crystal-clear waters offer a refreshing, must-visit escape in the heart of nature!
Hoyo Azul
 
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Another nice to visit! This is a ‘natural theme park’ full of outdoor activities, white cliffs, hikes and more.
Scape Park At Cap Cana

Best Places to Eat

 
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We went here on our girls trip and it is a beautiful restaurant by the beach! Everything was very fresh! We went here off a recommendation from our butler at Barcelo. We somehow also got invited to a boat wedding there… lol
Jellyfish Restaurant
 
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This was our first restaurant we visited on our girls trip. The vibes in there were so nice and the food was great.
Noah Restaurant & Lounge
 
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Adding this to our when we come back list. This comes highly recommended and the aesthetic is beautiful.
Brassa Restaurant
 
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This is a top rated restaurant, that looks stunning. Can't wait to check it out when we return.
LA YOLA RESTAURANT, Punta Cana - Tripadvisor