Playa Bergantin beach

Playa Bergantin is a wild beach in the eastern suburbs of Puerto Plata - in Dominican Republic. Locals usually visit it during the weekends. But even barbecue area is still clean and scenic. The west side of the bay has several beachfront resorts with sunbeds and other amenities. Unfortunately, the beach itself is not so good there. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: 19.763457, -70.628581

See also: Dominican Republic

Hotels [edit]

The west end of Bergantin beach has a good choice of hotels with rooms' fares ranging from US$70 to US$300 per night. Of course, beachfront resorts are more expensive. However, "garden" villas and guesthouses are still located in a walking distance from the beach.

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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