Bávaro Travel Guide

  Driving the Dune Buggy up and down the...
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  • Driving the Dune Buggy up and down the hill's FUN
      Driving the Dune Buggy up and down the...
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  • Xtreme Buggy, that's where we bought the drinks
      Xtreme Buggy, that's where we bought the...
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  • Inside the Cave, look at the water....
      Inside the Cave, look at the water....
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  • The Beach on Isla Saona
      The Beach on Isla Saona
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  • A Robin Hood Platter just one of three courses
      A Robin Hood Platter just one of three...
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Things to Do  

Xtreme Buggy Dune Buggy Excursion in Punta Cana

Xtreme Buggy Dune Buggy Excursion in Punta Cana, Bávaro

 AnniCoconut Says:  The Dune Buggy Tour starts from the Xtreme - Buggy Place in Bavaro. The Buggies are real Dune Buggies with VW Beetle Motor. It is like a real car just BETTER!We went into the Dominican Country side, and drove off road..... :-)The first stop we made at a freshwater cave. We... 

Manatí Park Bávaro

Manatí Park Bávaro, Bávaro

 marielexoteria Says:  Theme park in the outskirts of Bávaro featuring a taíno show, a dolphin show, a seal show, a parrot show and a horse show. They offer swimming with the dolphins, petting some of the animals and even picture taking with them. They also have a selection of orchids, artisan... 

Parrot and horse show

Parrot and horse show, Bávaro

 marielexoteria Says:  The other 2 shows that you can see at the park are the parrot show and the horse show. The horse show is only done once a day at 1:15pm, but this one you can live without if you rather want to see the iguanas, flamingos and other animals in the park. The one you can't miss... 

Dolphin and sea lion show

Dolphin and sea lion show, Bávaro

 marielexoteria Says:  Manatí Park offers dolphin and sea lion shows twice a day. The stars of this show do pirouettes, the usual hoop jumping and ball playing and also dance and even "sing" to some notes they're presented. And they look so adorable when they do so! The shows are at 11:15am and... 

Taíno show

Taíno show, Bávaro

 marielexoteria Says:  I'm so proud of being born and raised Dominican and being able to share some of my culture.Taínos were the first habitants of the island called Hispaniola, composed of Haiti and Dominican Republic, before the conquistadores came in. Their sacred dances were called areítos... 

My crazy hair

My crazy hair, Bávaro

 jlvillalba Says:  due to humidity, i cannot control all my hair, very long it was, and i do not have enougy gel for if, so, carry a cap!!! 

Masaje - Massage

Masaje - Massage, Bávaro

 jlvillalba Says:  I have a massage for 20dollar 30 minutes, but finally i was 1 hour, because if you have a good conversation with the people and you all have a good time, they will feel happy and become friend for all your stay.I gave lot of clothing to my massage assistant last day. 

Hotels  

Occidental Grand Punta Cana

 1 Review and 2964 Opinions  The hotel offers almost anything and everything! 'all-inclusive' means just that! The food was... 

Hotels  

Grand Paradise Bavaro: Beautiful Bavaro

Grand Paradise Bavaro: Beautiful Bavaro, Bávaro

 SweetLikeChoc Says:  Stayed here with my partner, for 2 weeks all inclusive in June 2006.We had the most amazing time, the hotel is set on a absolutely stunning beach pure white soft sands, and amazing turquiose blue ocean. The staff are all incredibly friendly and can't do enough for you and... 

Gran Bahía Principe Bávaro: A Good Option in Punta Cana

Gran Bahía Principe Bávaro: A Good Option in Punta Cana, Bávaro

 raf765 Says:  It's huge, they have a great structure, good restaurants (a lot of them). The all inclusive system is nice, you don't have to worry about paying for drinks and food all day.The rooms are OK, but the cleaning is not that good. Some days we got back to the room after going to... 

Barcelo Villas Bavaro Beach Resort: now renamed IFA Bavaro

Barcelo Villas Bavaro Beach Resort: now renamed IFA Bavaro, Bávaro

 jlvillalba Says:  Almost excellent hotels, with great food, nice service.Only problems are:- If you wish to invite inside area (not room), you have to pay 50dollars or more, that is not good just for one hour visit.- Taxis are expensive, due to hotel agreement (12dollar, too much for 1 mile)-... 

Restaurants  

Restaurants at Manatí Park: overpriced

Restaurants at Manatí Park: overpriced, Bávaro

 marielexoteria Says:  I'm sorry to say that the restaurants there are overpriced for what they're offering, so the best thing would probably be to see if the tour rep in your hotel has lunch included on their trips. With that said, the restaurants in the park are:- Flamingo Burger- Pizzería... 

The robin Hood seafood restaurant: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!

The robin Hood seafood restaurant: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!, Bávaro

 jakeof Says:  A very fresh well cooked seafood restaurant We paid fifty dollars each for taxi boat of about 6mile and had a three course meal with bottle of wine a huge glass of wine and beer thrown in 

Transportation  

They have a free bus service...

They have a free bus service..., Bávaro

 marielexoteria Says:  from the major hotels in the Punta Cana/Bávaro area. Check out their schedules at their stand or at the reception. 

DIrect flight

DIrect flight, Bávaro

 piravlos01 Says:  This is mostly for european travellers. I dont thing somebody would get to Domenican Republic from Europe...Well, we travelled from Greece to Punta Cana with Air France using a connecting flight. Before you book anything, whatever your country is, look carefully offers of... 

Local Customs  

Friendship
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I can get many good friend and i hope them to see in Spain.
They really are friendly and many of them with a high culture.

Written Aug 5, 2005

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Tourist Traps  

Pictures
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I admit I got tourist trapped...

You have the opportunity of having your picture taken with a snake and a parrot (as of 2003) and you think, sure no problem. What they don't say is that the pictures are expensive, and they have this deal that if you buy a certain amount of pictures you get a slice of pizza (can't remember how many).

Fun Alternatives: Pose with the animals but have a friend take your picture at the same time as the photographer from Manatí Park.

Written Jan 21, 2008

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