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TOWNS AND CITIES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Eastern and Southern Coast


Map of south coast of dominican republicPUNTA CANA & BAVARO
The Punta Cana destination is made up of the areas (going from south to north) of Cap Cana (Juanillo), Punta Cana, Cabeza de Toro, Bavaro, El Cortecito, Arena Gorda, Macao and Uvero Alto. Today, the East Coast beach strip is one of the best choices for those seeking the perfect beach and R&R (rest and relaxation) vacation. Punta Cana is that perfect place for a honeymoon - first or second.  
 
Sophisticated hotels, miles of silky-fine white sand, deserted beaches with coconut palms. Unless you rent a car or purchase an excursion, don't expect much sightseeing or outstanding shopping opportunities nearby.    This area is made up almost completely of large all-inclusive resorts populated mostly by couples or families. Some resorts in the area cater to sports-minded people, others are couples only, but most resorts focus on family entertainment. 
 
LA ROMANA
This tourist area, comprised of La Romana, Casa de Campo, Dominicus and Bayahibe, is an excellent choice for R & R vacations, honeymoons, family holidays, family reunions, teenagers, active travelers, scuba divers and golfers. If friends have raved to you about the Saona Island excursion, La Romana is the nearest point from which to embark on a trip to the islands of Saona and Catali.

JUAN DOLIO
Juan Dolio and its neighbor beach town Guayacanes are for those who seek a couples or family restful vacation but like being able to take many excursions. If you are staying in Juan Dolio, you are equidistant from the culture, shopping,  dining and nightlife of Santo Domingo, great beaches, scuba diving and other attractions in La Romana, and just half an hour away from busy Boca Chica. This destination is perfect for those looking for a quiet escape with the comforts of home.

SANTA DOMINGO
As the capital of the country, Santo Domingo is the most bustling and diverse city in the Caribbean with a population of over three million inhabitants within the city and the Province of Santo Domingo and sprawls out over 250 square kilometers. It is the oldest city in the New World, where the settlement of all the Americas began.
 
No other city in the Caribbean has a greater variety of restaurants and night life. There are so many restaurants in this city that it is practically impossible even for those who live here to have visited them all. And it's a city that never sleeps. A great place to meet people!  See the first cathedral, the first hospital. Wander down cobble stone streets among the Spanish colonial architecture and imagine how things were back in the 1600s.  
 
Santo Domingo has great shopping. Major chains from all around the world have opened branches here and more will be opening soon.

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