Playa Punta Arena beach

Playa Punta Arena is a beach in the south of Dominican Republic. It is also known as Playa Los Corbanitos. This is a rather mediocre beach by Dominican standards - looking more like a poor (in all respects) version of the Mexican resort of Los Cabos. However, it has a beautiful view of the surrounding hills, as well as good entry into the water, and even occasional areas with shaded trees. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 18.250417, -70.549353

See also: Dominican Republic

Hotels [edit]

Puntarena Beach Condos is just a typical building with many private owned apartments. But some apartments are available for rental. By the way, a little to the west, there is a beach club called Casa Club Puntarena featuring a swimming pool. It has the best beach in the area.

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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