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933Lisa Sep 16th, 2014 12:04 PM

Dominican Republic - Closures, Limitations Over Easter Weekend
 
Does anyone know the extent of activity limitations during holy week and Easter weekend in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic?

Do the resorts offer the same scheduled activities as normal or are the activities limited?
Are water sports (kayaks, canoes) still available for use?
How about things like jet skis?
Do excursions still run?

Any information you might be able to share would be very much appreciated.

TPAYT Sep 16th, 2014 03:21 PM

ciprofloxicin--before you worry about activities make sure you take your antibiotics or you will spend your time in the bathroom not on the water.

Just sayin'---been there.

RoamsAround Sep 16th, 2014 04:51 PM

The fact that it is Easter will have no effect on availability of activities, excursions, water sports, jet skis, etc - either on or off resort.

Odin Sep 17th, 2014 05:10 AM

I have never been to DR, but my friend and her family went for the first time this year and all of them suffered tummy problems at their AI. On the plus side, they all lost weight.

suze Sep 17th, 2014 09:41 AM

Assuming you are talking about a resort, I don't see why the schedule would change.

But I would guess there are some closures, like of business or restaurants, in the towns and cities around the island due to Santa Semana.

tch912 Sep 17th, 2014 02:06 PM

I was there last Easter. A few stores and some businesses were closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but at the beach in Bavaro, people were enjoying the beach and I remember para sailing and I think people were on jet skis.

933Lisa Sep 19th, 2014 05:13 AM

Thank you everyone so very much for your replies! You guys have been amazing in providing me the information I wanted.


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