What to Expect in PUNTA CANA Dominican Republic in 2026 🇩🇴

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In this week’s video we’re back in the Dominican Republic — but this time we’re kicking things off in Punta Cana to see what’s new for the 2025/26 season! We start our day on the world-famous Bávaro Beach, one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in the Caribbean. We take a walk along the shoreline, check out what’s happening on the beach, and give an update on the sargassum situation for anyone planning a trip this year.

Next, we visit BlueMall Punta Cana for the very first time. We grab a coffee at Santo Domingo Café and pop into Zara Home to get some inspiration for decorating our new condo here in the DR. BlueMall is one of Punta Cana’s top shopping spots, so this was a fun one to finally explore.

Finally, we head to Punta Cana Village, a charming area near the airport known for its restaurants, shops, and relaxed local vibe. We wander around, soak up the atmosphere, and stop at La Casita de Yeya for delicious Dominican food and drinks:

We’re also sharing an update on our travel plans around the Dominican Republic for this upcoming season — where we’re going, what we’re filming, and what you can expect next.

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0:00 What Punta Cana is Like
2:59 Storyblocks Ad
4:07 Bavaro Beach and Sargassum
8:34 Punta Cana Blue Mall
12:38 Shopping for Our Condo
15:05 Punta Cana Village
16:36 Eating Dominican Food
20:27 What is Next for us in the DR
21:41 Wrap Up

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43 Replies to “What to Expect in PUNTA CANA Dominican Republic in 2026 🇩🇴”

  7. Can’t wait to see your apartment finally decorated or furnished.
    ❤🇩🇴🇨🇦 please do the restaurant under a cave in Santo Domingo.

  8. Welcome back! our family will be visiting the DR 4 years in a row this winter from Canada. This year we are staying in Juan Dolio for the first time. It would be cool to see you do a video on this small little town and get your view on this beach community

  9. have same issue with my toes. get the crocs literide 360. the casual crocs are so ugly (but comfortble i have to say). the literide looks fine are very comfortable too

  13. Thanks for bringing me a little sunshine this morning. It’s snowing big time here in QC…urggg…can’t wait to arrive in Cabarete in 1 month 😎. I hope there will not be sargassum on Cabarete beach 🤞

  14. Nice to see you again really enjoyed the segment in Punta Cana village. We go there once or twice on every visit and we’ll be going there a lot more once our place is done in Cap Cana as you probably realize it’s about a 12 minute ride from Punta Cana village to Cap Cana. Lastly PCV was started about 20 years ago and they continue to build out the area.

  15. Hey from Canada! Great video 👌
    Check out the Coolist YT channel — he recently posted a video about what he packs for tropical trips. He also shows a few Crocs alternatives he really likes!

  19. Welcome back to your home !! Great place and we head to Cabarete this week but only for a short visit lol. Things getting cold up here in MB already so need some beach time before Christmas!! Cheers guys.

  21. Got our first snow today 😢, just a light dusting but enough to make me check the countdown, 40 days💪💪. Hope the furniture all worked out

  26. Yahoo Back in The DR 🇨🇦👍❤🇩🇴All that Sargassum can make a Good Fertilizer for the Gardens or on a Farm because it's rich in nutrients that boost Soil Fertility and Plant Growth. 🇩🇴

  31. So sorry Trevor! Sounds like Crocs are your only choice. I used to think the same until I started getting foot pain. Now I wear them the whole day and I have an extra pair for wearing inside the house! 😂

  33. Interesting place: Los Glamping del Caney (Baní – DR 🇩🇴). Location: Baní, Peravia Province, near the mountainous and ecological areas of Peravia.
    Features that make it attractive to visit:

    Glamping-style accommodations surrounded by nature, combining comfort and adventure.

    Perfect spaces to disconnect, enjoy sunrises and sunsets, connect with local flora, and engage in ecological activities.

    Ideal for couples, groups of friends, and visitors seeking sustainable tourism and immersive outdoor experiences.

  34. Interesting place: The Baní Dunes – DR 🇩🇴. Location: Las Calderas, Baní, Peravia Province.
    Features that make it attractive to visit:

    Considered the largest desert in the Antilles, with dunes reaching up to 35 meters in height.

    Unique Caribbean landscapes: a desert environment next to the sea, ideal for photography, hiking, and natural exploration.

  35. Interesting place: Bay of Las Calderas (Baní – DR 🇩🇴). Location: Baní, Peravia Province.
    Activities and attractions: Born Adventures tourist project, kayaking and paddle boarding through the mangrove area, nature exploration and water sports, El Derrumbao Beach —a beach located behind the Baní Dunes, known for its unique beauty—.

  36. Interesting place: Tierra Tropical (Matanzas, Baní – Peravia Province, DR 🇩🇴).
    Location: Matanzas, Baní, Peravia Province.
    Main attractions: Pumpkin plantations, agricultural safari, beautiful sunflowers, and an ideal environment to visit with the whole family, including children and older adults.

  37. Interesting place: Ocoa Bay.
    Location: Dominican Republic 🇩🇴, in the Bay of Ocoa, Azua province. Just 90 minutes south of Santo Domingo.
    Features that make it attractive to visit:

    The first tourist vineyard in the Caribbean.

    Spectacular landscapes.

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