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8 Great Beach Bars in Punta Cana

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - April 4, 2014 - 8:22 am
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Plainly, the beaches of the Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic are among the most beautiful in the Caribbean. And when you come upon great beaches, great beach bars almost always follow. That’s definitely the case in Punta Cana, which is home to a diverse selection of beach bars, from chic bar-restaurants to rustic watering holes. Here are seven of our favourites.

Jellyfish

The Grand Dame of beach bars on Bavaro Beach, Jellyfish is a multi-level beach club near the Melia Caribe Tropical. It’s a South of France-style beach compound with great seafood to boot. Jellyfish alone is worth the trip to Punta Cana.


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