Vacationers in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic are dazzled by the long stretches of white sand beach that seem to stretch to eternity. Horseback riding, walking, and jogging are popular among the guests of the hotels and resorts that line the beach. Bordered by towering emerald-green coconut palms, this long stretch of white sand beach is also called Costa del Coco or the Coconut coast.

The long stretch of white sand beach along the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic forms an exclusive region whose mainstay is tourism and the hospitality industry. Cap Cana offers a marina with state-of-the-art facilities for vessels that dock here, including three golf courses, shops, and restaurants. Most of the luxury all-inclusive resorts that line the beach in Punta Cana and Bavaro have facilities for beach volleyball, water polo, water biking, sailing, kayaking, and other water sports

The long stretches of white sand beach are also ideal for wedding photos and the Dominican Republic is increasingly being seen as a dream wedding destination. Honeymooners can celebrate their togetherness with sunset cruises and candlelight dinners on secluded beaches, all arranged by the resort. Active guests have a wide variety of sports to choose, be it scuba diving, snorkeling, or trekking through a jungle in Punta Cana Ecological Reserve.

Bavaro has a natural barrier in the form of a coral reef protecting its coast line. The beach is safe for swimming and thanks to the reef, it is free of debris that breakers usually dump on beaches.

Bavaro’s Dolphin Island Park, where visitors get to swim with the dolphins and the marinarium in Cabezo de Toro are ideal destinations for families on a day’s excursion. The Animal Adventure Park is a sure hit with children and adults. Manati Park in Bavaro-Punta Cana has a variety of animals and birds performing for visitors in a fun theme park ambiance filled with exotic orchids and tropical flora.