Iberostar Selection​ Bávaro Suites Local Area

Explore the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve, a private natural reserve with walking trails, freshwater lagoons, and diverse flora and fauna. It provides an opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the region.

Visit Ojos Indígenas, a series of freshwater lagoons within the Punta Cana Ecological Foundation. The lagoons are surrounded by lush vegetation, and you can take guided tours to learn about the local ecology.

Take a day trip to Altos de Chavón, a recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village. This cultural and artistic village features cobblestone streets, artisan shops, galleries, and an amphitheater.

Join a Saona Island excursion to experience the natural beauty of this offshore island. The trip often includes snorkeling, swimming, and exploring the pristine beaches.

Oleg's Bat House is a cave-diving site for experienced divers, set in the limestone country inland from Punta Cana. Discovered by explorer Oleg Shevchuk, who guides dives personally, it's known for clear water, complex tunnels, and chambers where bats roost overhead. Rated advanced for its depths and intricate passages, it rewards qualified divers with striking formations and a real sense of discovery. It's for certified cave divers, not casual visitors, so book directly with the operator.

When the sun goes down, Avalon Casino brings a little adrenaline to the Punta Cana night. Open every evening from 8:00PM to 5:00AM, the floor mixes slots and table games in an easygoing, tourist-friendly setting where you can play in Dominican pesos or US dollars. There's no strict dress code, just come dressed for a night out. Open to the public and to area hotel guests, it's a simple way to cap a beach day with a few hands and a drink. The casino sits a short ride from the resort.

For a jolt of speed, Punta Cana Karting puts you behind the wheel of a real go-kart on a purpose-built track. The circuit runs in two layouts, a longer 450-meter version and a tighter 350-meter one, with two sectors and a dozen curves mixing straights and technical turns. Sodi karts keep things fast for first-timers and seasoned drivers alike, and the venue hosts corporate cups and birthday parties. Take a few laps or race the clock, then cool down trackside. An easy thrill near the resort.

Dominicana Rai is a local gift shop worth a stop for anyone wanting to bring home a taste of the Dominican Republic. The shelves hold coffee and cocoa, aged rum and mamajuana, cigars, cosmetics, jewelry, and souvenirs, with staff happy to walk you through it and pour a sample or two. Prices are reasonable, the service is friendly, and the shop arranges transfers to and from area hotels. Come for the rum tasting, leave with gifts you'll be glad you grabbed.

Ocean Adventures, part of the Dolphin Discovery group, has run water excursions out of Punta Cana since 2000. The lineup spans the Bávaro Splash tour, where you pilot your own speedboat out to snorkel the reef, plus catamaran sailings, family Caribbean Pirates trips, and the one-of-a-kind Dr. Fish Ocean Spa. Outings combine sailing, snorkeling, and Caribbean scenery with multilingual crews and resort pickup. Whether you want a laid-back sail or a livelier day on the water, there's a match.