Bavaro 2

Bavaro

In Dominican law beaches are public and in theory you can freely stroll the beach strip going from one hotel's beach front to another.

Like many well intentioned laws there can be practical issues either of the terrain itself and the fact that you are not allowed
to wander around the private grounds of a private hotel. This can hamper anyone with the intention to completely walk around the DR coastline!

The map below may give some perspective to where you are staying on the "Coast of conconuts". [cont below]

Above: La Cana golf course, near to Bavaro

Bavaro Golf

There are some excellent golf courses which are in or drivable from this area.

La Cana is featured in the video above. It is a stunning location for a course.

Cocotal is over the road from the Melia Tropical Caribe all inclusive.

The Barcelo resort has its own course as well. Currently this course is being re-designed and only 9 holes are open. If you want a better quality course go to the Cocotal.

If you are taking a partner who wants to have a `swish`, go to the Barcelo!

If you have plenty of cash and want real quality, head south to Cap Cana which features 3 golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. [see video below]

Getting around

The easiest way to visit the other hotels is to take a stroll along the beach. Or take the beach taxi to El Cortecito or to the Cabeza de Toro area.

Dining outside the hotel

Outside of the resorts, dining establishments can be found in the Bavaro commercial areas, in Cabeza de Toro, El Cortecito and Punta Cana shopping mall, as well as at the Punta Cana Resort and Club's La Yola and Cocoloba restaurants (reservations required).

Bars outside the hotel

There are bars in Plaza Bavaro (near Barcelo and Melia hotels). At the Punta Cana shopping centre is the Marant disco-lounge-bar.

Shows

The only big show in town is Tropicalissimo, staged at the Barcelo Bavaro Casino in the style of the old Tropicana of Cuba.

Beach party

Live entertainment is provided on full moon nights at the Jelly Fish Restaurant on Bavaro Beach.

Bavaro Plaza -the place to shop

Is the largest shopping area in Punta Cana, albeit some items are higher priced.

Each hotel features stores where arts and crafts can be purchased and handicraft vendors rotate at the hotels bringing their wares from the creators right to the tourist. Some hotels will have an evening `market` when local vendors bring in their products.

You should always barter for your purchases. This is an accepted mode of purchase in the DR, and the vendors will expect you to haggle.

A good rule of thumb is to go in at a quarter of the original asking price, and then attempt to acquire the item at between a third and a half of the asking price. Recognised jewellers and of course the hotel shops themselves will be more difficult to knock down.

Casino`s

There are four casinos in the area: Riu Palace, Barcelo Bavaro Casino, Paradisus Casino, the Catalonia Casino and the newest and
largest Bavaro Princess casino.

Above : Punta Espada golf course at Cap Cana

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