Your Next Caribbean Food Festival Is In Punta Cana

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 23rd, 2016

The next major Caribbean food festival of the season is coming soon.

The Punta Cana Food and Wine Festival returns this year to the Dominican Republic’s tourism capital,

The gastronomic event will take place this year on July 1 and 2, featuring tastings, cocktails, lunches and dinners celebrating the art of food.

This is the fourth edition of the festival, which will be hosted at the Barcelo Bavaro Resort and Convention Center.

Above: Chef Juan Barcos from Argentina

July 2 will see a special event focused on grilling led by noted Argentine Chef Juan Barcos, with the Grand Tasting on the evening of July 2 at the Convention Center.

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