Beyond Punta Cana

Most people visit the Dominican Republic and never really see it.

Beyond Punta Cana helps English-speaking travelers explore the real Dominican Republic beyond all-inclusive resorts, tourist traps, and generic travel guides.

Here you’ll find off-resort Dominican Republic travel guides, road trip itineraries, eco-adventures, boutique hotel ideas, scuba diving, whale watching, beaches, rivers, mountain towns, camping, local food, culture, and practical travel tips.

We cover places like Samaná, Jarabacoa, Cabarete, Las Terrenas, Las Galeras, Puerto Plata, Punta Rucia, Monte Cristi, Barahona, Pedernales, Santo Domingo, and more.

If you want to experience the Dominican Republic beyond Punta Cana — beaches, mountains, waterfalls, history, food, people, and adventure — you’re in the right place.

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