Cayo Arena beach

Cayo Arena is a sandbank near the north coast of Dominican Republic. There are several tiki huts. However, these are rather ugly. There are no trees, nor palms. But on the other hand, the snorkeling on the house reef is very good. The islet comes under the water during the high tide. So it makes sense to check with the tide calendar, when you plan the trip. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: 19.870171, -71.305748

See also: Dominican Republic

Hotels [edit]

There are no hotels on the island of Cayo Arena. And it's technically impossible to spend the night in a tent. So this is a pure day trip destination. Boat tours depart from nearby coastal towns - including Punta Rucia.

How to get there [edit]

Main airports in Dominican republic: Punta Cana international airport (PUJ), Santo Domingo international airport (SDQ) and Puerto Plata international airport (POP).

It is convenient to use a taxi, which is relatively inexpensive. For example, a trip from south to north of the country can cost $100.

To move between the small towns you may use minibuses (shuttle buses). Locals call them gua-gua. One ride costs a few dollars. Bus stations are called parada.

There is also good bus transport system in the country. We recommend Caribe Tours and Metro companies. Buses are brand new, and travel from one end of the country to another will cost about $10.

Though all prices given above are in U.S. dollars, it is better to have local money (peso) when traveling around the country.

When to go [edit]

Feel free to relax in Dominicana any time of year. The sea is warmest in summer, but the heat is the most intense as well. And there is also a hurricane season from June to October. On the other side, the winter weather is more comfortable, but seawater at the northern coast is too cold that time.

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