Manatee Bay beach

Manatee Bay is a popular "local" beach on the north coast of Dominican Republic. There are only trees ashore, but no any kind of palms. On the other hand, the water is azure and clear - with occasional areas with good snorkeling. The spot becomes slightly overcrowded during the weekends, but still it's very good. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 19.854681, -71.187713

See also: Dominican Republic

Hotels [edit]

There are no hotels right near the beach of Manatee Bay. However, within a walking distance to the west, there are several guesthouses with rooms' fares starting from US$70 per night.

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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