It has been about a year and three months since I last saw our beaches without a tourist in sight. Our main destination Punta Cana and all the Dominican Republic have been open to travelers since July 1st of 2020. As these open for business months have passed by and we come across many travelers …
Punta Cana is a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast of the Dominican Republic. Many people visit the area for its white beaches, beautiful water, and bright sunshine year-round. However, this year there has been an issue with seaweed washing up on the shores in record amounts. The City Council of La Altagracia estimates …
Tipping in Punta Cana: Part 1 The world is full of people. Some are rich and never have to worry about the cost of anything, but most do not have a lot. I was one of those people just scraping by while working at a hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic as an English-speaking tour …
Traveling to an unknown area can be daunting, but worry not! We at Perico Ripiao Tours are here for you. With years of experience in guiding tourists through the country and all its sites, we’ll make sure that your vacation is a memorable one filled with beauty at every turn- no matter what time of …
As of today, the curfew has been lifted in the province of Santo Domingo and La Altagracia which is home to the number one tourist destination in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana. This is good news for travelers who will now have an opportunity to explore different parts of the island and even better news …
Curfew Extended The current curfew has been extended until June 16th. The announcement was made official today amid 17 COVID deaths and 1,004 new cases. The guidelines remain the same as it has been for the last week. Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional will close at 5 pm and residents will have a three-hour window to …
We would like to say that the airport pick-up business for us is the door to our client’s hearts and trust. Waiting at the terminal for your flight to arrive and seeing you exit out that corridor is very rewarding for us. Sometimes we know our clients and sometimes we don’t but regardless if we …
This tour starts like every other where you are picked up at your hotel or Air BnB. we then head to bayahibe where a motomaran or a speed boat will be waiting for us once there we board and head out to the farthest part of the island while making stops along the way. This …
Choosing the right Saona Excursion When traveling to Punta Cana most people look forward to visiting Saona Island. We start with the most popular which is the Catamaran version. You will board a Catamaran for approximately 2.5 hours of sailing and you will be served rum and refreshments on the way to the island. You …
We start the day by driving through the green mountains of Anamuya en route to meet the curious squirrel monkeys. this is one of a kind adventure in the Dominican Republic where you will interact and feed the beautiful playful monkeys. You will visit a typical Dominican house where you will witness the cacao process …
