Sipping on pina colada by the beach… is there anything more relaxing? While the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana provides a range of amenities, exploring the island is sure to be on your bucket list. However, as a tourist, it’s hard to know exactly which destinations should be on your priority list. It’s also difficult, expensive, and inconvenient to travel far from the resort itself.
To ease your planning troubles, we’ve created the ultimate guide to exploring Punta Cana near the Zoetry Agua.
Things to Do Around Zoetry Agua Punta Cana
Uvero Alto Surf School
Surfing is one of the best ways to embrace the turquoise waters of the Dominican Republic. Although relaxing, simply wading in the waters of the ocean leaves a lot of mystery and experience to be missed.
Surfing, though, can be difficult to learn. It’s best practice to hire a surfing expert to show you the ropes.
Whether you’re a novice surfer or interested to begin learning, the Uvero Alto Surf School is one activity to schedule on your Punta Cana itinerary. They offer multiple surfing lesson packages including sessions that offer water, snacks, and authentic Dominican lunches.
Additionally, there are full surf trips around the island that offer an unforgettable and truly incomparable view of the Dominican.
If you’re strapped for transportation, they also offer a shuttle to and from your hotel. The surf school is about 0.7 miles away from the resort. Packages range from sixty to two hundred US dollars.
Tropical Treasure Souvenir Shop
Rated #1 of things to do in Uvero Alto, where the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana resort is located, this souvenir shop is a destination spot without a doubt.
Here you can purchase authentic Dominican souvenirs for your friends and family back at home. They offer local jewelry including larimar, a precious blue stone native to the Caribbean Sea.
Dominican hand-rolled cigars, locally-produced rum in hand-painted bottles, and rich Dominican coffee are just some other goods offered here.
This artisan souvenir shop is located only 2.6 miles away from the Zoetry Agua.
Taino Souvenir Shop
If the Tropical Treasure is too far out of your way, the Taino Shop is the way to go.
They offer handmade gifts and souvenirs for purchase online that you don’t have to leave your resort for. Their unique service delivers your purchased items directly to you at your hotel.
Gabi’s Ranch
Gabi’s Ranch provides a horseback riding excursion of the island.
Horseback riding in the Dominican Republic is something every tourist should experience. It provides a unique and memorable view of the island.
If you have children with you on your vacation, this is sure to be an activity the whole family will love.
Canopy Adventure Zip Line Tours
Canopy Adventure zip lining is for the adrenaline junkies traveling to Punta Cana! From zip lining in the rainforest to their “Superman” Extreme Swing, you’re sure to find a zip line adventure for you!
The excursions include full safety equipment, training, hotel pick up and drop off, and fresh fruit and drinks.
The minimum age is four years old, so it’s truly a day for the whole family!
Macao Beach
Macao Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana, located about 6.7 miles away from the resort. There are a variety of restaurants on the beach for all-day hangouts.
The Macao Beach is also one of few beaches not exclusive to Punta Cana resorts.
White sandy beaches and turquoise water are truly the spotlights of this beautiful island. Scheduling at least one or two full days at a beautiful beach like Macao Beach should a priority!
Uvero Alto Beach
Uvero Alto is a secluded beach just steps away from the Zoetry Agua. Whether you’re looking to get a sunkissed glow, wade in the waters, or ride horseback in the warm Caribbean waters, Uvero Alto is a definite must-go beach.
Outback Adventures
Though a little trek from the Punta Cana resort, the Outback Adventures offers a truly all-encompassing look into the rural life of the locals.
In this tour, you meet locals, learn native customs, and become saturated in the Dominican culture.
El Cortecito
This beach is about a 30-minute drive from Zoetry Agua, however, the beautiful views are well worth the hike.
With restaurants facing the ocean, gift shops, stores, and downtown Bavaro just minutes away, this beach is truly a tourist’s dream.
X-Treme Buggy Day Tours
If touring the island in a bus isn’t for you, try this untraditional excursion in a go-kart-like buggy. X-Treme Buggy Day Tours begins about 8 miles from the resort.
The stick-shift tour begins in Bavaro and explores the Dominican countryside, beaches, and local hotspots.
They offer both half-day and full-day trips. Prices range between $110 and $184 USD per person, depending on whether you select a full or half day adventure.
Adventure Boogies
Adventure Boogies are similar to X-Treme Buggy Day Tours, except reside about 2 miles closer to the resort.
They also offer a wider range of packages to choose from including beach, cave, or waterfall tours. Adventure Boogies recommends traveling with money, clothes, swimwear, and towel.
Kitesurf Punta Cana
Kitesurfing one of the most exhilarating water activities.
With a kitesurfing school only three miles from Zoetry Agua Punta Cana, there’s no excuse not to fit kitesurfing into your Punta Cana trip! Their all-inclusive kitesurfing lesson includes transport to and from the resort, full insurance, and safety and kitesurfing equipment.
Fishing In Punta Cana
If fishing is your style, there are various fishing spots to visit in Punta Cana.
Try the Punta Cana Sea Fishing Tour or Dominican Republic Offshore fishing.
Your Punta Cana Vacation a Memory In the Making
Vacationing in the beautiful Caribbean Dominican Republic is sure to provide lasting memories for the whole family.
Fitting in a relaxing beach day into your jam-packed itinerary is easy with the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana’s close proximity to the turquoise waters.
When planning out your vacations, take a look through our gallery of activities, clearly organized by your favorite destinations.