Catalina Island is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world; like many other Beaches of Dominican Republic water sports are practiced such as snorkeling y and diving; this latter is the most famous one thanks to the coral zones the island has.

It should also be mentioned the area called el Muro, which is one of the best places to dive in Dominican Republic. The beaches it as are in the northern, eastern, and western part but only the ones in the western part are used.

There are no houses within the island. To be able to visit it you have to check if the Hotel you’re staying in provides a tour to Catalina Island or if there’s a local tour operator.

Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Hotel has a private beach which can not be valued due to its charm and beauty, with white sand, crystal water and many coconuts trees; it invites everyone to let their imagination fly and feel relaxed.

One of the advantages offered by the hotel to its guests is an All Included pack; services included are:

• 24 hours Reception
• Credit Cards payments
• Money Exchange
• Internet Corner*
• Stores*
• Rent a car*
• Laundry Service*
• Barbershop*

Its rooms are 1st quality and they’re divided in different categories as follows:

• Bungalows Suites
• Junior Suites
• Suites in Villages
• 2 Presidential Rooms

Bávaro Princess All Suites Hotel has a great variety of leisure and sport activities; it has ground and water sports and great night shows “worth of admiration.”

Concerning its gastronomic services, the hotel has two fabulous buffet restaurants and 5 restaurants a la cart such as La Hispaniola, which lodges 800 people; it is buffet restaurant; on the other hand El Chopin is very peculiar restaurant because when night arrives all the lights in restaurant are turned off, creating a romantic environment.

For those who love movement and dance, Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort & Spa Hotel has Areito Discotheque available with varied music.

These are some of the characteristics and comforts of this hotel. The others have to be discovered by yourself’ you’ll be surprised.  Don not forget to take pictures and send them to us in order to publish them.

For reservations, please call: 809 221 2311

*Additional payment per service

It´s offers visitors the chance to be in contact with nature, especially with the fauna, since this park presents especial shows with trained animals like dolphins.

Among the animals tourist can find in the park there are iguanas, snakes, crabs, flamencos, different types of birds, dolphins, and others. The park has around 55 different animal species like talking parrots: Manatí Park presents horses’ shows, sea lions and many other trained animals.

One of the major attractions for visitors is the possibility of swimming with the dolphins; this activity has a US$75 price and a previous reservation must be made.
Inside the park there are stores, restaurants and a taino’s museum, with its own taino country. It has a gift shop where you can buy a souvenir of your walk through.

Entrance prices go from US$15 for 2 to 12 years old children and US$30 for older than 12.  It is open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.  To verify the shows schedule click here, phone 809-221-9444 or 809 -552-6100

Its former name was Cueva Jagual, until 1949 when its actual name La Cueva de las Maravillas was given.

Within the cave we can appreciate around 500 paints on wall and engravings where black and red colors are predominant; they were made by tainos, ancient inhabitants of the island. This kind of picture is called cave art.

Since it is an underground place, the predominant fauna of this place is the bat but we can also find some reptiles and insects such as the anolis.

The walk through Cueva de las Maravillas lasts around 35 minutes; it is accomplished by groups of 20 or less people addressed by a guide. In order to protect the cave paintings several actions are forbidden: taking pictures (how do I get this …) or video record, using musical devices, throwing garbage inside the cave, scratching the walls (a legal action could be taken because of this); it is recommended to speak in low voice during the tour.

One information we must have in mind is that the cave has an inside elevator to make oldest, children and handicapped people tour easier.  Other interesting information is that we must wear comfortable clothes at visiting this place because it is a cave located in a tropical country so the weather is very humid and hot.

Cueva de las Maravillas
Location:  San Pedro de Macorís main road – La Romana
Schedule: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M (open on holly days)

The original name of the island was Adamanay called like that by the native inhabitants who lived in Quisqueya, before being called Dominican Republic. Then in 1494 Christopher Columbus changed its name to Savonesa.

A great variety of flora and fauna decorate the island so that everyone visiting the place shall feel in contact with nature.  In Saona Island you can visit several caves formerly used as refuges by the native inhabitants The Island offers us kilometers of solitary beaches , with thousand of coconuts trees, white sand and totally crystal waters.  It is the perfect place to go and rest, its sunsets are impressive and its landscapes are worthy of a picture.

In Saona Island, the “Natural Swimming Pool” that has this name due to its depth is not more than one meter height, we can find marine species such as starfish, coral reeves and many kind of fishes.

In this island, there is the community of Mano Juan, a fishing community where architecture seems not to have appeared yet, with wooden houses and people making a living out of craft products. It is already a custom to take candies for the children of the community, so don’t forget yours.

There are not hotels in Saona Island; most of the hotels of this Eastern Zone of the Dominican Republic prepare trips to this paradise on earth.  The time for the trip will depend on the place of the hotel.

Remember to take your camera, candies, suntan lotion and lots of energy to enjoy this beautiful Dominican spot.

Punta Cana is the most important tourism destination in Dominican Republic; the most beautiful beaches of the country, with white sand and turquoise color waters are here offering a sensation of calmness that invites everyone to have pleasant staying enjoying well deserved vacations.

Riu Palace Hotel Punta Cana is directly located in Playa de Arena Gorda, but if you want to know more about Punta Cana and the surrounding area, you can go to Bávaro Beach, located few kilometers from there, which is the most attractive beach in the zone. Uvero Alto Beach, Macao Beach and El Cortecito Beach are located in a town where you can enjoy our culture.

For those who love night life Riu Palace Hotel Punta Cana has two discotheques (Pachá and Mangú) where you can listen to music of all type. Within Riu Palace Hotel you can find national and international drinks.  It has several Snack-bars. If you wish to have nice evening with your couple or family and a 1st class dinner, you can visit the restaurants of the hotel (previous reservation).

Its rooms can satisfy even the more demanding tastes; their characteristics are:

• Hydro massage bathroom
• Telephone
• Central Air conditioning
• Roof fan
• Mini bar
• Liquor dispenser
• Satellite TV
• Alarm Radio
• Safe deposit Box

Suites with:

• Hydro massage bathrooms with shower and bidet
• Integrated room
• Some of the with Jacuzzi

These are only some of the MAJESTIC characteristics of Riu hotels chain in Punta Cana. The price for the hotel varies according to the season of the year.  In low seasons it might be from USD$72 on. For more information please call 001-809-687-4242

*All Inclusive: All the meals, snacks, different sports, day and night activities, accommodation and taxes. All the formerly mentioned including the moment of reservation.