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With over thirty miles of fine white sand beach the area of Bavaro has seen a huge growth in tourism compared to the rest of the Dominican Republic. The area of Bavaro boasts more than 30 hotels from boutique to large resorts offering first class accommodations, magnificent entertainment, land sports, water sports, jeep Safari, pools, music halls, disco clubs, bars and golf courses. The incomparable beauty is shared among the guests of all the hotels; the extraordinary long stretch of Bavaro beach, an intense blue sky, slightly dotted and the aqua colored sea that extends out to the Caribbean Sea. Many of the beaches have their own particular name although collectively they are called Bavaro which includes the whole coastal area. Descending from the north extreme end of the island you find Uvero Alto, Macao, "El Cortecito", "Cabeza de Toro", "Cabo Engaño", Punta Cana and Juanillo.
The East Coast region of the Dominican Republic contains the most popular and fastest growing tourist area in the country - Punta Cana/Bavaro. One look at the surroundings and there is no question as to why. This is the place to be if tourists are seeking an all-inclusive style vacation set on one of the most picturesque beaches in the world.
Punta Cana, it's all about the beach. Punta Cana is undeniably breathtaking with tall swaying palms scattered along 21 miles of some of the whitest and finest coral sand beaches in the world. The area has become a haven for vacationers who are seeking a beach chair, a Piña Colada and a good read.
Punta Cana is the perfect atmosphere for families, couples or friends who are looking for a resort-style vacation. Just about every tour embarks from this area so no one in the group can complain about being bored.
Among the many activities one can enjoy in Punta Cana are:
Diving and Snorkeling
Punta Cana features the longest coral reef on the island. If the ocean is not favorable for diving during a stay, a fresh water dive inland can be arranged and will provide a different type of underwater experience.
Golf
Cocotal Golf and Country Club Pepe Gancedo-designed course The 18-hole course, designed by six-time Spanish champion Jose Pepe Gancedo, uses the natural terrain of an old coconut plantation and includes serene lakes and palm trees in its landscape. In 2002, an additional nine-hole course opened. Located close to Sol Melia Caribe and Sol Melia Tropical resorts in Punta Cana, the club offers lessons at its International Golf Academy with Douglas Falconer, a British PGA-award winning professional instructor.
Par: 72
Holes: 27
Length of course: 7,183 yards
Fees and lessons: Visit www.cocotalgolf.com
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