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With the predominance of all-inclusive hotels, nightlife in Punta Cana tends to center on whatever resort you are staying at. But there's more out there than first meets the eye. Some clubs, casinos, and shows at other resorts have very good reputations and are open to outsiders. Cover charges at the discos vary, ranging from no
With the predominance of all-inclusive hotels, nightlife in Punta Cana tends to center on whatever resort you are staying at. But there's more out there than first meets the eye. Some clubs, casinos, and shows at other resorts have very good reputations and are open to
With the predominance of all-inclusive hotels, nightlife in Punta Cana tends to center on whatever resort you are stayin
With the predominance of all-inclusive hotels, nightlife in Punta Cana tends to center on whatever resort you are staying at. But there's more out there than first meets the eye. Some clubs, casinos, and shows at other resorts have very good reputations and are open to outsiders. Cover charges at the discos vary, ranging from none when it's early on an ordinary night to US$10 or $20 during peak hours, especially when there's live entertainment. Don't forget your ID; when nonguests are allowed into the disco on a resort's grounds, security keeps a close eye on who is coming and going. Some resorts offer nighttime excursions to a local disco, where you can go with a group and return at a scheduled hour.
Imagine you were dancing the night away in a natural cave, with earth-rocking acoustics. You can bounce back and forth between the various ...
Imagine you were dancing the night away in a natural cave, with earth-rocking acoustics. You can bounce back and forth between the various "cave" rooms with their stalactites and stalagmites, with equally hot dance floors, featuring house/club jams, merengue/salsa/world beats, current Top 40, and more. Theme nights change, like Crazy Thursday might switch to Brazil's Carnaval. Come late and stay early: things start getting steamy well after midnight, when many club crawlers descend via shuttle (round-trip) from the local resorts. (The free bus is great, but know that it stops at every resort in the area, beginning around 11 pm. Service from Uvero Alto resorts is extra. Taxis wait outside for those who can't hang.) Special rates are offered for a weekly, multiple-entrance pass, with one night including an open bar. Although most disco goers are in awe, others say that it's a lot of hype.
Carretera Cocoloco–Riu, Coco Loco/Friusa, Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
This popular Mexican club has opened a branch in Punta Cana. Latin Club music is interspersed with shows (such as celebrity impersonators or...
This popular Mexican club has opened a branch in Punta Cana. Latin Club music is interspersed with shows (such as celebrity impersonators or samba demos) lasting some 20 minutes, long enough for the dancers to cool off and drink. The atmosphere is loud, hot, and crowded. Paying extra for VIP service may be a good idea if you don't want to compete with the throngs on the main floor, and this includes transportation; however, buses don't leave until close to closing at 3 am.
Downtown Mall, Carretera Barcelo-Vernon, corner El Boulevard, Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
At this new high-end beach bar, the mellow lineup of entertainment will satisfy the twenty- or thirtysomethings without causing the baby boomers...
At this new high-end beach bar, the mellow lineup of entertainment will satisfy the twenty- or thirtysomethings without causing the baby boomers to bolt. Ideally positioned on glorious Juanillo Beach, adjacent to the Fortress section of the Sanctuary Cap Cana, it is chic and offers fine dining by night. Mixologists create brilliant cocktails with top-shelf liquor. The entertainment changes nightly.
Cap Cana, Blvd. Zona Hotelera, adjacent to the Fortress section of Sanctuary Cap Cana By ALSOL, Juanillo, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
A favorite among locals and still one of the best resort-based dance spots, Pacha plays more merengue and bachata than most of the other clubs...
A favorite among locals and still one of the best resort-based dance spots, Pacha plays more merengue and bachata than most of the other clubs, but still is geared to young, contemporary music. The later it gets, typically the louder it gets. The place is not that large, but it's attractive, and drink prices are cheaper than other clubs in the area. Cover charges apply when live bands perform; otherwise it's free to enter, and nonresort guests are welcome. If you're staying at the Riu Macao complex, it's an easy, safe enough walk.
Riu Naiboa Resort, Av. Estados Unidos, on Caribbean St., Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
If you love the night life and partying on the beach, you should get yourself to this new club posthaste. An upscale beach bar and restaurant...
If you love the night life and partying on the beach, you should get yourself to this new club posthaste. An upscale beach bar and restaurant by day, it transforms into a hopping spot after 8. But even by day, a DJ rocks the place from Wednesday through Sunday afternoon, which is a traditional party day. If there's no special event, children are allowed; otherwise, it's 18 and over only.
Cabeza de Toro, adjacent to the Catalonia Bávaro Beach Casino & Golf Resort, Bávaro, La Altagracia, 23000, Dominican Republic
An atmospheric lounge with big-screen TVs, High Wave Café is a pleasant spot to drop by for cocktails before or after dinner and is easily accessible...
An atmospheric lounge with big-screen TVs, High Wave Café is a pleasant spot to drop by for cocktails before or after dinner and is easily accessible from the hotels in Bávaro. Early birds can grab a swinging love seat on the front porch. After 8, musica dominates, loud of course. If you have the need to get off the compound and are in walking distance, this is a fine destination, but it's not worthy of a high taxi fare.
Plaza Bávaro Shopping Center, Across from Tower Casino, Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
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